MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2026
TOWN COUNCIL AND SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC ATTENDANCE OPTIONS FOR THIS MEETING:
Members of the public had the option to attend the meeting in person.
Members of the public had the option to submit public comment by either:
1. Emailing [email protected] prior to 7:00AM on the day of the meeting.
2. Attending the meeting in-person at the Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera and speaking throughout the meeting.
To download the complete agenda packet for this meeting, visit:
www.cortemadera.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232026-1590
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Thomas called the Strategic Planning Workshop to order at the Corte Madera Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA on January 23, 2026 at 9:05AM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Thomas, Vice Mayor Casissa, Councilmembers Andrews, Beckman and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Town Attorney Richard Pio Roda
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Public Works Director Chris Good
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry
Communications Manager Mike Morarity
Climate Action and Adaptation Coordinator Phoebe Goulden Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP Town Manager Adam Wolff welcomed everyone and explained the agenda and format of the workshop. He explained that the workshop is for the Town Council to discuss short and longterm priorities and objectives for the Town and therefore focus staff work. While general direction may be given to the Town Manager, the Town Council will not make specific decisions or take any actions. The Town Council may direct the Town Manager to place specific topics and items on the agenda of future, regular Town Council meetings.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting and during various points throughout the meeting to acquire input from attendees present during the workshop.
Comments were received via email and in person from the following individuals:
• Suzi Beatie
• Lynne Young
• Aisha Nakhuda
• Binay Curtis
• Kristina Kembikian
• Rachel Stephenson
• Robert Pavosevich
• Pati Stoliar
• Roy Wolford
• Bob Curry
• Pam Granger
• Mariana Silva
• Richard Greywitt
• Cheryl Longinotti
• Monte Walia
3. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL AND WORK PROGRAM AREA PRIORITIES Town Manager Adam Wolff provided a brief overview of the development of the categories, program areas and the projects/action items. Councilmembers then followed by providing brief statements of topics of importance to them individually. Town Manager Adam Wolff then returned to the category discussion and finalized the 2026 categories based on comments made.
January 23, 2026 Corte Madera Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting Minutes 2
4. PRESENTATION OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Town Manager Adam Wolff provided a budget overview presentation and answered questions from Council. Finance Director Chris Petlock presented a midyear budget update and a 5-year capital improvement projection. Petlock and Wolff responded to questions from Council.
Council recessed for a break at 10:25AM.
Council reconvened at 10:35AM.
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2026 WORK PLAN
Each department gave a brief presentation of the items in the work plan.
6. LUNCH
Council recessed to a lunch break at 12:32PM.
7. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2026 WORK PLAN/RECAP
Council reconvened at 1:04PM and staff continued the presentations of the items.
Town Manager Adam Wolff closed off the discussion by providing a summary of follow-up actions and direction.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 2:54PM.