MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
FIRE COUNCIL OF THE CENTRAL MARIN FIRE AUTHORITY
300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, 94925
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
AT 6:30PM
The Central Marin Fire Council met in person. Members of the public had the option to attend the meeting in person, or view and participate in the meeting remotely through the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99034310040 Options provided for submitting public comment:
1. Email [email protected] prior to 4:00PM on the day of the meeting or during the meeting (Comments received prior to that time on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the Fire Council and made available in the online agenda packet).
2. Attending the meeting in-person at the Town Council Chambers of Corte Madera, 300 Tamalpais Drive
3. Selecting the “Raise Hand” icon during the meeting, or dialing *9 if calling in to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Fire Council of the Central Marin Fire Authority (CMFA) was called to order on November 13, 2025 at 6:30PM by Chair Catherine Way.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Scot Candell, Council Member, City of Larkspur
Pat Ravasio, Council Member, Town of Corte Madera
Rosa Thomas, Vice Chair, Town of Corte Madera
Catherine Way, Chair, City of Larkspur
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Ruben Martin, Fire Chief
Adam Wolff, Corte Madera Town Manager
Dan Schwarz, Larkspur City Manager
Tom Bertrand, Authority Counsel
Lorena Barrera, Authority Clerk
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2 2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Way opened up the item for public comment.
No public comments were received for open time.
Way closed public comment and moved on to the next item.
3. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Candell reported that the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority (RVPA) is negotiating with Ross to potentially move ambulance services to the Ross station. He added that due to concerns of isolation from other firefighters, he is going to propose that the ambulance services go to Kentfield and thinks that this might be voted on at the next RVPA meeting on December 4th.
B. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
No reports were provided.
C. CHIEF’S COMMENTS
Chief Martin announced that interviews for the Firefighter Paramedic position will be held next Tuesday. He also announced that the holiday toy drive is currently in place.
Lastly, he stated that a Perry Street lighting will be held on December 3rd and that Santa on the Engine will be happening again this year.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Way asked if there were public comments or requests from Council or the public for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no comments received from online attendees and no comments received by email. No requests were received from the Council or the public to remove items from the Consent Calendar.
Way then called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Candell) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4C.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
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3 A. Approve Minutes of August 14, 2025 Regular Fire Council Meeting B. Accept the General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2025 C. Acknowledge and File Accounts Payable Warrants and Electronic Payments to CalPERS for Health Payments for the Period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025/10 Authorizing the Executive Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with the Kitchell Corp. for the Development of a Facilities Master Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $325,000
Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
He added that he has been meeting with them to try and figure out how they can meet the deliverables that CMFA is going to need. The plan that he received associated with the cost for the work turned out to be a lot more than he had budgeted for which is why he has returned to Council for authorization.
Council Members asked questions and staff responded.
Chair Way opened the public comment period.
No public comment was received for this item.
Way closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Way called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Candell) to adopt Resolution No. 2025/10.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
B. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025/11 Approving the Updated Central Marin Fire Authority Fire Prevention Fees Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
With the assistance of Khushboo Ingle of Matrix Consulting Group, Chief Martin provided a presentation to Council. Together they responded to questions from Council.
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4 Chair Way opened the public comment period.
No public comment was received for this item.
Way closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Way called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Thomas/Candell) to adopt Resolution No. 2025/11.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
C. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025/12 Authorizing the Executive Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract Between the County of Marin and the Central Marin Fire Authority for the Provision of Fire Emergency Services to the Unincorporated Area in County Service Area (CSA) 31 and the Oak Hill Development Project Site
Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
Council Members asked questions and staff responded.
Chair Way opened the public comment period.
No public comment was received for this item.
Way closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Way called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Thomas) to adopt Resolution No. 2025/12.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
D. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025/12 Authorizing the Executive Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract Between the County of Marin and the Central Marin Fire Authority for the Provision of Fire Emergency Services to the Unincorporated Area in County Service Area (CSA) 31 and the Oak Hill Development Project Site
Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
Council Members asked questions and staff responded.
Chair Way opened the public comment period.
Public comment for this item was received via email and over Zoom from the following individual:
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5 - Jordan Russell
Way closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Council agreed to defer the item to a future meeting and take no action on it as this time.
E. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2025/14 Establishing Dates and Times for Regular Meetings of the Central Marin Fire Council for 2026
Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
Council Members asked questions and staff responded.
Chair Way opened the public comment period.
No public comment was received for this item.
Way closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Way called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Candell/Ravasio) to adopt Resolution No. 2025/14.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Way adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:18PM to the next regular meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026.