MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Beckman called the Meeting of the Town Council to order at the Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on November 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Beckman, Vice Mayor Ravasio, Councilmembers Casissa, Lee and Thomas
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Beckman opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Beckman closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
3. INTERVIEW OF BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE YOUTH APPLICANT
3.A. Interview Dylan Nofziger for Consideration for Appointment to Serve the Remainder of a Vacant Term on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Set to Expire on June 30, 2025
The Town Council interviewed Dylan Nofziger for consideration for appointment to serve the remainder of a term on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Mayor Beckman explained that the questions for the interview would be read out and that they were the same questions that had been emailed to Dylan the Friday before the meeting. Each question had an assigned time limit and was read out for him to respond to.
The interview questions used for the applicant included:
A. Opening Statement - one minute
This is your opportunity to share a little about yourself, your family, your involvement with any other organizations in town, etc.,
B. Four questions - two minutes each
1. What motivated you to apply for the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)? What experience and expertise would you bring to BPAC and what do you November 4, 2024 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 hope to accomplish by your participation? (Please include the following information in your response:
• Do you have any experience with bicycle/pedestrian circulation, transportation safety, compliance with accessibility laws?
2. Do you have any conflicts that may prevent you from making an unbiased decision concerning agenda items? Are you a member of any organizations that may influence your decisions?
3. Have you had an opportunity to work with the Department of Public Works (DPW) on any projects or do you have an understanding about how DPW operates when it comes to public projects?
(Please include the following information in your response:
• Have you attended a Committee meeting in the past or reviewed any recent agendas or minutes?
• What challenges do you see BPAC facing in the next several years?)
4. Please describe your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to being a Committee Member and how would you describe your problem-solving style and strategies for dealing with difficult situations or decision-making in a public setting. (Please include the following information in your response:
• How would you reconcile your personal opinions and emotions should they conflict with the policies and regulations established by the Town?) C. Commitment Question – Yes or No Answer
The BPAC meets on the 2nd Monday of odd months. Meetings begin at 6:30pm, run approximately 2 hours on average and Committee Members are required to attend in person. In addition to regular meeting attendance, Committee Members are expected to read the agenda materials provided (typically posted the Friday prior to the meeting) and come prepared to discuss agenda items.
Considering these expectations, do you feel you are able to commit to the term you applied for on BPAC?
D. Closing Statement (Optional) - one minute
Mayor Beckman opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 5 individuals:
• Dylan’s parents
• Louis Nordrum
• Diana Simmons
• David MacPherson
Mayor Beckman closed public comment. After further deliberation, Mayor Beckman called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Thomas/Casissa) to appoint Dylan Nofziger to serve the remainder of a vacant youth term on the BPAC.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
4. PRESENTATIONS: None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Beckman asked if there were public comments or requests from the public for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no public comments and there were no requests from members of the public to pull items from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Beckman closed public comment.
November 4, 2024 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Mayor Beckman called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 5.A. – 5.C.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
5.A. Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2024
5.B. Adopt Resolution No. 38/2024 Allowing Three Temporary Signs in the Public Right-ofWay from November 5, 2024 to December 19, 2024 Publicizing the Registration Period for the Upcoming Twin Cities Girls Softball Season
5.C. Approve Minutes of the October 15, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
7.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 39/2024 Approving the Field Supervisor Classification, Job Description and Establishing a Salary Range of $38.93 to $47.32 Per Hour (This is a two-meeting item introduced on October 15, 2024) Town Manager Adam Wolff presented the staff report and reminded Council that this item had been introduced at the October 15, 2024 Council Meeting. Wolff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Beckman opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Beckman closed public comment. After further deliberation, Mayor Beckman called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Thomas) to adopt Resolution No. 39/2024.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7.B. Discussion and Direction to Staff on a Micro-Business Pilot Program for Menke Park Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item and gave a presentation on the item to Council and with the assistance of Town Manager Adam Wolff and Town Attorney Amy Ackerman, answered questions from Council.
Mayor Beckman opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Maureen O’Rorke
Mayor Beckman closed public comment.
After further deliberation, Council unanimously provided support for the Menke Park MicroBusiness Pilot Program and provided comments and general guidance to staff.
8. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff announced that the annual volunteer dinner would be held on Friday, November 8th. He also announced that the Town announced information on where to vote and how to vote via the Town’s communication forms.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Beckman: He attended the California League of Cities Conference in Long Beach.
November 4, 2024 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4 Vice Mayor Ravasio: She attended the California League of Cities Conference in Long Beach and served as the voting delegate, she provided more information related to the Town’s volunteer dinner, she spoke on how successful Dogtoberfest turned out and she attended a ribbon cutting at Viva Diva.
Councilmember Casissa: He attended Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting, the Age-Friendly ad hoc committee meeting, a Marin Transit Special Board meeting and he attended the ribbon cutting at Viva Diva.
Councilmember Lee: He donated blood at the community center and attended a Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting.
Councilmember Thomas: She attended the MCCMC meeting.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Town Council Meeting There were no comments from Council regarding the draft agenda, and no public comment was received from attendees or via email.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beckman adjourned the meeting at 7:55PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.