MINUTES OF MARCH 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 March 3, 2026 at 6:33PM.
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
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry (Virtual)
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.
Council received comments via email prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting, comments were received from the following individuals:
• Warren Wells
• Cheryl Longinotti
• Sandra Becker
• Dwayne Priceline
• Chris Concannon
• Michael Harlock
• Sandra Brusch
• Mike Strasser
• Lee Larson
• Don
• Michael Charley
• Michael Gaspers
• Stacie Evans
• Liz Bernstein
• Mitchel Marriot
• Roy Wolford
• Zachary Loebel
• David Seltzer
• Mark Wittenkeller
March 3, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 • Sprague Terplan
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A. Receive Brief Presentation from Jalonda Farrens, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S.
Small Business Administration Regarding the Current SBA Program Discussion begins at 29:17 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=2qt06qMBcmIEyQyL&t=1757 Jalonda Farrens, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration, provided a brief presentation to Council on the disaster loan outreach centers in Marin County, which Corte Madera was participating in. Farrens responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
No public comments were received for this item.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period and thanked Farrens for the presentation.
3.B. Receive Presentation from Principal Planner Jillian Zeiger of Marin Housing Working Group
Discussion begins at 37:34 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=gqQDTIOqxT8jEYC2&t=2254 Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced Jillian Zeiger of Marin Housing Working Group who gave a presentation to Council. Zeiger responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Comments were received from the following individual:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Town Manager Adam Wolff provided closing remarks on the item. Mayor Thomas thanked Zeiger for the presentation and moved on to the next item.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 52:31 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=hScPT4j-KPGU9pjZ&t=3151 Mayor Thomas asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Casissa requested to pull item 4.A.
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.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
Thomas called for a motion on the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Beckman) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.B. through
4.D.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.B. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute and Record the Notice of Completion and Approve Additional Contingency in the Amount of $7,015.93 for the Hart Street Connector Path, #20-002
4.C. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Execute a Contract for Civil Engineering Design Services for the San Clemente Drive Large Trash Capture Project, Project #23- 304 with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $231,070
4.D. Approve Minutes of February 17, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting March 3, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Thomas returned to item 4.A.
4.A. Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Period Ending January 2026
Vice Mayor Casissa requested that rather than discussing the item, that it be continued to the next Council meeting.
Thomas called for a motion on the continuation of item 4.A.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to continue item 4.A. to the next meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Consideration and Possible Action to 1) Introduce an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.07 to the Corte Madera Municipal Code Establishing Minimum Pricing for Packages of Cigarettes, Cigars, Little Cigars, Smokeless Tobacco, and Tobacco and Nicotine Pouches; Prohibiting the Redemption of Coupons and Discounts, Banning the Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Heated Smoking Systems; and Imposing Other Requirements; and 2) Provide Possible Direction to Staff Regarding More Restrictive Regulations to Explore as Part of the 2026 Work Plan
Discussion begins at 55:09 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=fx-YNpkU0TbXY5SX&t=3309 Assistant Town Manager introduced the item and with the assistance of Anita Renzetti, Senior Program Coordinator for the Tobacco Control Program of the Public Health Services Division of Marin County, provided a presentation to Council. Together, Vaughn and Renzetti, along with Town Manager Adam Wolff, responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Council received comments via email prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting, comments were received from the following individuals:
• Student speaker responding to a question brought up during the discussion with staff • Brett Prewitt
• Tatum Buouie
• Angel
• Jake Mencoff
• Nora Mencoff
• Maria
• Kentfield resident
• Laura Ellington
• Jamie Glennon
• Ajid of Colonial Liquors
• Jeremiah Mock
• Pamela Granger
• Jasmid Enciso
• Bob Curry
• Bob Ravasio
• Lisa Sprangler
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for two motions.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Casissa) to re-introduce the proposed ordinance at a subsequent council meeting with the inclusion of a ban on nicotine pouches, (mirroring provisions of Fairfax's ordinance), and that the ordinance also clarifies that the position mentioned "Health and Human Services Director" in 5.07.060 of the CMMC is a County of Marin position and referenced due to a current MOU.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Beckman) to request staff begin to explore the involvement and ramifications of a complete ban on nicotine and tobacco products except those that are governed by the FDA for cessation purposes.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
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6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 07/2026 Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with SOMA Aquatics Foundation to Provide a Free Summer and Sundays Community Swim Program at Redwood High School for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $60,000
Discussion begins at 2:14:11 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=HxmPRzxY1DoLwB0k&t=8051 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and presented the staff report. Jeremy Engman, President of SOMA Aquatics, was present and helped answer questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
During the meeting, comments were received from the following individual:
• Pati Stoliar
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to adopt Resolution No. 07/2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 2:32:23 https://youtu.be/lI94e7PBpik?si=0CYYkXpx0S5Kphjm&t=9143 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff announced that the Madera Gardens Complete Streets Project would be going out for bid. He also announced that the Community Development Department had a Request for Bids that was upcoming. He also provided an update on the Intergenerational Center and announced that a presentation on the vegetation management work in Town would be coming to Council in April.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Thomas: She attended the ribbon cutting for Super Duper Burger, a Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting, and the Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers meeting.
Vice Mayor Casissa: He attended the ribbon cutting for Super Duper Burger. He also attended an Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting, Marin Wildfire meeting, Marin Transit meeting, and a Chamber of Commerce Board meeting.
Councilmember Andrews: No report was provided.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended the ribbon cutting for Super Duper Burger and a MCE meeting.
Councilmember Ravasio: She attended a Safe Routes to School meeting and announced that the Lions Club Crab Feed is almost sold out.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Town Council Meeting No comments were provided from Council on the draft agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:17PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.