MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 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 June 3, 2025 at 6:40PM due to a short break taken after the conclusion of the special meeting preceding this meeting.
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
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Associate Planner Tracy Hegarty
Climate Action and Adaptation Coordinator Phoebe Goulden Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from 2 individuals:
• Roy Wolford
• Pati Stoliar
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Presentation on Town of Corte Madera Archive and Historical Center and Introduction of Richard Bloch as Volunteer Program Director
Discussion begins at 4:50 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=PG28sRKOf2qzFGAp&t=290 Town Manager Adam Wolff welcomed Richard Bloch as the Volunteer Program Director for the Town’s Archive and Historical Center. Richard Bloch introduced himself to Council and spoke on his approach to this project. He recognized the work of Jana Haehl, who was also present for the meeting. Bloch responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
Council received public comment from individual:
June 3, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 • Pati Stoliar
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment and thanked Richard Bloch for volunteering to lead the work around the Corte Madera Archive and Historical Center.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 20:29 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=fISn8VTgW4Sxilh0&t=1229 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.
Mayor Ravasio called for a motion on the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Thomas) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A. through 4.
4.G.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Second Reading and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 1045 Adding a New Chapter
10.74 to Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic – of the Corte Madera Municipal Code (CMMC) that Would Prohibit Those Under 16 Years of Age From Operating a Class 2 E-Bike as Defined in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, and Require Any Person Operating a Class 2 E-Bike to Wear a Helmet in the Town of Corte Madera Effective July 1, 2025
4.B. Accept Revenue and Expense Report for April 2025
4.C. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter Opposing Assembly Bill 306 (Schultz): Building Regulations: State Building Standards
4.D. Approve Cancellation of July 15, 2025 and August 19, 2025 Regular Town Council Meetings
4.E. A.) Waive the Interview Process and Re-appoint Dylan Nofziger to Serve on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a One-Year Term for the Youth Position Commencing July 1, 2025 and Expiring June 30, 2026; B.) Waive the Interview Process and Make the Following Appointments for Two-Year Terms Commencing July 1, 2025 and Expiring June 30, 2027: (1) Re-appoint David Bell, Bob Bundy, and Brian Schnarr to the Flood Control Board; (2) Re-appoint Pati Stoliar to the Parks and Recreation Commission; (3) Re-appoint Patrick Burtis, Karen Lang and Phil Simon to the Climate Action Committee; and (4) Re-appoint Peter Chase to the Planning Commission; and C.) Waive the Interview Process and Re-Appoint James Rizzo to Serve on the Planning Commission from July 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2025
4.F. Approve Minutes of the May 14, 2025 Town Council Special Meeting
4.G. Approve Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Town Council Regular Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Consideration and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Zoning) to 1) Allow Additional Flexibility Related to Lot Coverage and Setbacks for Uncovered Decks Three to Five Feet in Height in the Rear Yard (this is limited to decks on Golden Hind Passage and adjacent to the Bay); and 2) Increase Lot Coverage by Two Percent for all Residential Parcels in the Special Flood Hazard Area in the R-1 Medium Density Residential Zone
Discussion begins at 21:20 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=h9peSJz_80Qwsc2o&t=1280 Associate Planner Tracy Hegarty introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council.
Community Development Director Amy Lyle and Town Manager Adam Wolff assisted with responding to questions from Council.
Mayor Ravasio opened up the item for public comment.
June 3, 2025 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Eric Buetzow
Mayor Ravasio closed public comment. Following further discussion, Mayor Ravasio called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Casissa) to introduce the ordinance as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Direction to Staff Regarding 1.) Establishing the Classification of Deputy District Manager with a Salary Range of $12,531 to $15,231 per Month and 2.) Establishing the Classification of Principal Planner with a Salary Range of $10,840 to $13,112 per Month (This is a two-meeting item)
Discussion begins at 1:00:19 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=fC4IWg8ctflZKEMj&t=3619 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item. With the assistance of Community Development Director Amy Lyle a presentation was provided to Council. Staff responded to questions from Council.
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. Following further discussion, Mayor Ravasio asked staff if enough direction was received from Council. Staff confirmed and Mayor Ravasio moved on to the next item.
6.B. Consideration and Direction to Staff Regarding 1.) Revisions to the Job Descriptions of the Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, and Senior Planner Classifications and 2.) Adjusting the Associate Planner Classification Salary Range by 5% from $9,895 to $10,390 per Month (This is a two-meeting item)
Discussion begins at 1:18:26 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=qrE_8QKxMBrsUpUu&t=4706 Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item. With the assistance of Town Manager Adam Wolff a presentation was provided to Council. Staff responded to questions from Council.
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. Following further discussion, Mayor Ravasio asked staff if enough direction was received from Council. Staff confirmed and Mayor Ravasio moved on to the next item.
6.C. Consideration and Direction to Staff on the Proposed Revisions to the Benefits of Department Head Employees and of the Confidential, Professional, Technical and MidManagement Employees Regarding Reimbursable Expenses for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging (This is a two-meeting item)
Discussion begins at 1:29:38 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=BVJhcFrkKLyThIOH&t=5378 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report. Wolff 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 asked staff if enough direction was received from Council. Staff confirmed and Mayor Ravasio moved on to the next item.
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6.D. Consideration and Direction to Staff on the Proposed Revisions to the Existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between SEIU 1021 (Service Employees International Union) and the Town of Corte Madera Regarding Educational Reimbursements and Professional Development Incentive Premium Pay for the Field Supervisor Position (This is a two-meeting item)
Discussion begins at 1:38:52 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=EPK3xcbmOOOcKyNU&t=5931 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report. Wolff responded to questions from Council.
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. Following further discussion, Mayor Ravasio asked staff if enough direction was received from Council. Staff confirmed and Mayor Ravasio moved on to the next item.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 1:42:42 / 1:52:20 https://youtu.be/1RJdQB9tQwc?si=PgFeaws2zhGrNZDy&t=6162 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff provided an update on the work being conducted for the waste collection agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Service (MVRS). He reported on a popup taco stand that arose over the weekend.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Ravasio: She announced that the Corte Madera Town Band has new members and that those new members gained their membership interest through their attendance at the Volunteer Fair.
Vice Mayor Thomas: She attended the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting.
Councilmember Andrews: He attended the Marin Wildfire meeting.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended the Sea Level Rise meeting and the MCCMC meeting.
Councilmember Casissa: He attended the Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting, Marin Transit Meeting and the Intergenerational Center Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Town Council Meeting Councilmember Andrews asked if the requested changes he mentioned for the business items discussed today would be included in the next meeting. Staff confirmed. There were no additional 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 8:32PM to the next Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.