MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CORTE MADERA TOWN COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Thomas called the meeting of the Town Council to order in the Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, on February 3, 2026 at 6:32PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Thomas, Vice Mayor Casissa, Councilmembers Andrews, Beckman and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Attorney Richard Pio Roda
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Principal Planner Martha Battaglia
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
During the meeting, comments were received from the following individuals:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 4:46 https://youtu.be/LLcb8lza4mY?si=KkK6IxF8It-xgkP4&t=286 Mayor Thomas asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There was a request from Council to pull item 4.C. from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Thomas 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.
During the meeting, comments were received from the following individuals:
• Roy Wolford
• Todd Williams (the comment was received in writing and uploaded to the Town’s website) Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
February 3, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Thomas called for a motion on the remaining items from the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A., 4.B. and
4.D.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Adopt Ordinance No. 1058 Related to the Subdivision and Development of Qualified Senate Bill (SB) 9 Projects and Amending Portions of Title 17 (Subdivisions), Title 18 (Zoning), and Title 22 (Objective Design and Development Standards) of the Corte Madera Municipal Code
4.B. Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025
4.D. Approve Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Mayor Thomas returned to item 4.C.
4.C. Adopt Resolution No. 03/2026 Authorizing the Town Manager to Allocate up to $50,000 to the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2026 Expenses, including the 2026 Independence Day Parade, Rent for Office Space and Operational Support Discussion begins at 15:22 https://youtu.be/LLcb8lza4mY?si=NuHAIcLAuIuGSkPl&t=922 Councilmember Ravasio stated her prior understanding related to this item was that it would return to Council after reports were provided. She proposed holding off on voting until that point.
Council deliberated on the item.
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn and Community Development Director Amy Lyle assisted with the discussion of the item by responding to questions from Council. After further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio, with the hope that the conversations are noted and that staff follows up on what was brought up in the discussion) to adopt Resolution No. 03/2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 04/2026 Approving the Transfer of $1 Million to the Town Capital Fund and $200,000 to the Recreation Capital Fund from Undesignated General Fund Balance
Discussion begins at 34:02 https://youtu.be/LLcb8lza4mY?si=Hj-ASmnyf03cb6NB&t=2042 Finance Director Petlock introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. Petlock responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Council received comments from the following individual:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Beckman) to adopt Resolution No. 04/2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 2:51:03 https://youtu.be/d9cUysLyQRU?si=hZcUmhoUyqC8H3M7&t=10263 Town Manager: On behalf of Town Manager Adam Wolff, Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn provided an update on the work being conducted post-flooding. She also announced that the Parks and Recreation Royal Ball would be taking place on Friday.
Town Council Reports:
February 3, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Mayor Thomas: She announced attending the Flood Control Board (FCB) Workshop, Fourth of July committee meeting and a Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting.
Vice Mayor Casissa: He attended an Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center meeting, the retirement party for Nancy Whelan of Marin Transit, part of a Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers meeting, the FCB Workshop, an Intergenerational Center ad Hoc meeting, and lastly he announced that he participated in the point in time count for the County.
Councilmember Andrews: No report was provided.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento, the FCB Workshop, and an MCE meeting. He also participated in the point in time count for the County. He toured the Corporation Yard and also did interviews for the Climate Superfund Bill.
Councilmember Ravasio: She attended the Marin Healthy Youth monthly meeting and announced that the Lions Club have their annual crab feed coming up.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Town Council Meeting Discussion begins at 1:06:38 https://youtu.be/LLcb8lza4mY?si=Z2Rs8AtPAWyjzfWF&t=3998 No comments were provided from Council on the draft agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:38PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.