MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Ravasio called the Meeting of the Town Council to order at the Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on April 15, 2025 at 6:32PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Ravasio, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Andrews, Beckman and Casissa
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Attorney Amy Ackerman
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry
Chief Building Official Bernie Zipay
Senior Civil Engineer Chris Good
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(Discussion begins at 1:42 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=89EoWnNMoV9j10pe&t=102) Mayor Ravasio asked if there were public comments or requests from the public for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests from members of the public to pull items from the Consent Calendar and no public comments were received.
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment.
Mayor Ravasio asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests from Council or staff to pull items from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
April 15, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Thomas) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A. and 4.D.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Receive Central Marin Police Authority Annual Statistics Report
4.B. Accept Accounts Payable Warrants for February and March 2025
4.C. Accept Revenue and Expense Report for March 2025
4.D. Approve Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Town Council Special Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 15/2025 Updating and Establishing Building and Planning Fee Schedules Including Other Regulatory Fees (Discussion begins at 1:42 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=CFSSRS_6kZKO834H&t=169) Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced Chief Building Official Bernie Zipay and Terry Madsen, Principal Consultant for Clear Source Financial Consulting. Both Zipay and Madsen were present for the fee study workshop held on April 1, 2025. Together they provided a more in-depth presentation on the item and also responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment. Following further discussion, Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Andrews/Beckman) to adopt Resolution No. 15/2025 with minor modifications to the fee schedule.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 16/2025 1.) Approving the Purchase of a Below Market Rate (BMR) Unit for the Price of $255,000 from Marin Housing and 2.) Authorizing the Director of Community Development to Create and Implement an Employee Housing Program
(Discussion begins at 48:57 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=iouUZq7MRi9d4oZI&t=2937 ) Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. She mentioned that Jeff Kelly of Marin Housing Authority was present via Zoom and available to answer any questions from Council. With the assistance of Jeff Kelly and Town Manager Adam Wolff, Lyle responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 4 individuals:
• Vicky Newton
• Roy Wolford
• Karen Gerbosi
• Cheryl Longinotti
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment. Following further discussion, Council thanked staff for the presentation and the information but decided not to approve the purchase of the BMR unit, or, implement an employee housing program at this time. No action was taken on this item.
6.B. Consideration and Possible Action to: 1) Authorize the Town Manager to Enter Into a 5- Year Lease Agreement with BCF 1 Tam Ridge LP, for the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center and Office Space for the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, at 195 Tamal Vista Blvd, at Base Monthly Rent of $6,800 in Year One with 3% increases April 15, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 in Years Two Through Five; 2) Approve an Agreement Between the Town and the Corte Madera Community Foundation (as Fiscal Sponsor for Age-Friendly Corte Madera) Granting the Town $250,000 ($50,000 Annually for 5 Years) for Operational Support of the Intergenerational Center; and 3) Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Carla Condon to Provide Professional Services in an Amount Not-toExceed $25,000, to Assist in the Development and Operation of the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center
(Discussion begins at 1:34:18 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=DVDxXMwXLN5oArlW&t=5658) Councilmember Beckman recused himself from the discussion of this item as he currently resides at the location that is being considered.
Council took a brief recess at 8:06PM.
Council reconvened at 8:13PM.
Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and recognized the individuals who assisted with the process of getting this item to Council. He thanked the following individuals:
• Pati Stoliar
• Carla Condon
• Fred Casissa
• Pat Ravasio
• Vesa Becam
Town Manager Wolff announced that part 2 of this agenda item would be tabled for the next Council meeting.
2) Approve an Agreement Between the Town and the Corte Madera Community Foundation (as Fiscal Sponsor for Age-Friendly Corte Madera) Granting the Town $250,000 ($50,000 Annually for 5 Years) for Operational Support of the Intergenerational Center (tabled to next Council meeting)
Town Manager Adam Wolff and Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry provided a presentation to Council. Together they responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 7 individuals:
• David MacPherson
• Carla Condon
• Pati Stoliar
• Jean Greenbaum
• Christine O’Sullivan
• Sybil Boutilier
• Claudia Wilson
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a 5-year lease agreement with BCF 1 Tam Ridge LP, for the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center and office space for the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, at 195 Tamal Vista Blvd, at base monthly rent of $6,800 in year one with 3% increases in years two through five; and authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Carla Condon to provide professional services in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000, to assist in the development and operation of the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1 (Recused: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Beckman rejoined the Council meeting.
6.C. Receive Report on Request for Proposal (RFP) and Selection Process Conducted by the Department of Public Works for On-Call Civil Engineering Design and Construction Management Services to Satisfy Town Procurement Procedures (Discussion begins at 2:43:14 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=6-gTzemQ6BDi_Y8l&t=9794) Senior Civil Engineer Chris Good introduced the item and presented the staff report. He responded to questions from Council.
April 15, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4 Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received from attendees or via email on this item.
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
6.D. Consideration and Possible Authorization to the Director of Public Works to Approve the Plans and Contract Documents, Authorize the Advertisement for Bids, and Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder for a Base Bid Amount, With Bid Additive 1 and 2, Not to Exceed $650,000 Plus a 10% Contingency for the Hart Street Connector Path, No. 20-002
(Discussion begins at 2:48:56 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=K4c8BeHs2ngki466&t=10136) Senior Civil Engineer Chris Good introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council.
Per the Council Rules of Order Section 6.10: Meeting End Time, a majority vote is required when the meeting end time of 9:30PM has been reached and there is a need to continue the meeting to 10:00PM.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to extend meeting to 10:00PM.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
Senior Civil Engineer Chris Good continued with the item by responding to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• David MacPherson
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment. Following further deliberation, Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Thomas) to provide authorization to the Director of Public Works to approve the plans and contract documents, authorize the advertisement for bids, and award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for a base bid amount, with bid additive 1 and 2, not to exceed $650,000 Plus a 10% contingency for the Hart Street Connector Path, No. 20-002
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
(Discussion begins at 3:06:09 / 3:14:21 https://youtu.be/jlZZORTSLTY?si=MoFad4h_Vkyd7LsS&t=11169) Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff announced that Casa Buena is finally being paved.
He added that there will be a 1,000 foot segment of the corridor that is going to be deferred because of a shallow gas transmission line. He thanked the Public Works team for navigating through the issues with this construction project.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Ravasio: She reminded everyone about the upcoming volunteer fair, Chamber of Commerce State of the Town and thanked Public Works staff for not mowing the areas where there is wildlife at this time.
Vice Mayor Thomas: She attended the Flood Control Board meeting.
Councilmember Andrews: No report was provided.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended the CalCities Executive Committee meeting and Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) meeting.
Councilmember Casissa: He attended a Marin Transit meeting.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING April 15, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 5
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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 Ravasio adjourned the meeting at 9:50PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.