MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 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 17, 2026 at 6:30PM.
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
Police Chief Michael Norton (Virtual)
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Associate Planner Tracy Hegarty
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:
• Jeremiah Mock
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 6:43 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=pv5KDQwAZg7YCnxd&t=403 Mayor Thomas asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar. There were no requests from Councilmembers to pull items 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.
Council received a comment via email related to item 4.C. prior to the start of the meeting.
March 17, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
Thomas called for a motion on the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Andrews/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A. through
4.E.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Adopt Resolution No. 08/2026 Allowing Three Temporary Signs in the Public Right-ofWay from March 23, 2026 to April 13, 2026 Publicizing the Annual Giant Indoor Yard Sale on April 11, 2026
4.B. Adopt Resolution No. 09/2026 Proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month
4.C. Adopt Resolution No. 10/2026 Receiving and Accepting the Calendar Year 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the Town of Corte Madera’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element (Cycle Years 2023-2031)
4.D. Receive Central Marin Police Authority Annual Statistics Report
4.E. Acknowledge and File Accounts Payable Warrants for February 2026
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.07 to the Corte Madera Municipal Code Establishing Minimum Pricing for Packages of Cigarettes, Cigars, Little Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco; Prohibiting the Redemption of Coupons and Discounts, Banning the Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Heated Smoking Systems and Tobacco or Nicotine Pouches; and Imposing Other Requirements Discussion begins at 8:27 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=dqi3gG15WA2WbQf8&t=507 Assistant Town Manager introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. Vaughn, along with Anita Renzetti, Senior Program Coordinator for the Tobacco Control Program of the Public Health Services Division of Marin County, and 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:
• Jeremiah Mock
• John Maa
• Student speaker
• Monty
• Jaime Rojas
• Bob Curry
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Andrews) to introduce the Ordinance as presented by staff and to reaffirm the direction that was provided by Council at the last meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Ravasio added to the discussion the desire to have a second motion regarding the move toward a complete ban. Council contributed to the discussion. Staff provided additional information on the matter and after further deliberation, Council gave consensus that a second motion was not needed.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Discussion and Possible Acceptance of the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Period Ending January 2026 (Item continued from March 3, 2026 Council meeting)
Discussion begins at 52:05 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=BeujNUh9f2xdfL3n&t=3125 March 17, 2026 Corte Madera Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3 Finance Director Chris Petlock presented the staff report. Petlock along with Town Manager Adam Wolff 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 called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Andrews/Ravasio) to accept the item.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy for Nomination and Selection Process for the Annual Selection of Citizen of the Year
Discussion begins at 1:04:13 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=MtuyWLln1XeudlC1&t=3853 Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. With the Assistance of Town Manager Adam Wolff, Vaughn 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 called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to approve the item with modifications.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 1:23:39 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=3DkUwnKzzdu-tnbV&t=5019 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff reported on the Small Business Association’s work last week. He announced that the construction in the east field has already begun. He also announced that the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) will be going over their expenditure plan and will be bringing back an item for Council to review and approve once the TAM Board makes their approval.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Thomas: She attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer at Super Duper Burger and met with several residents.
Vice Mayor Casissa: He attended an event with Supervisor Rodoni, a Ross Valley Paramedic Authority meeting, the Chamber of Commerce mixer at Super Duper Burger and the Lions Club Crab Feed.
Councilmember Andrews: He attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer at Super Duper Burger.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer at Super Duper Burger, a Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) Board meeting, the CivicWell Conference, and a special meeting for MCE.
Councilmember Ravasio: She attended a Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) Legislative Committee meeting and a Marin Healthy Youth Partnerships meeting. She also helped host the Lions Club Crab Feed.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Town Council Meeting No comments were provided from Council on the draft agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:05PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.