MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 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 April 7, 2026 at 6:30PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Thomas, Vice Mayor Casissa, Councilmembers Andrews, Beckman (Virtual) and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager Adam Wolff
Assistant Town Attorney Erica Gonzalez
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn
Fire Chief Ruben Martin
Community Development Director Amy Lyle
Public Works Director Chris Good (Virtual)
Finance Director Chris Petlock
Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera Councilmember Beckman announced his request for authorized remote attendance due to a contagious illness which is defined as “just cause” at Government Code Section 54953.8.3 subsection (c)(2).
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager Lorena Barrera conducted a roll call vote on the request for remote participation. Council approved the request.
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
During the meeting, comments were received from the following individuals:
• Sal Rivas
• Roy Wolford
• Tamalpais Drive resident
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 9:22 https://youtu.be/6X66SE-Ks7E?si=ZE0Gces-jR0vvfvY&t=562 April 7, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2
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 public comment related to item 4.A. from the following individuals:
• Jeremiah Mock
• Monty
• Bryan Lam of the California Fuels Convenience Alliance • Anita Renzetti
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
Thomas called for a motion on the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Andrews) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A. through
4.H.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Ordinance No. 1059 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
4.B. Approve Necessary Funds for Councilmember Beckman to Attend the California Community Choice Association 2026 Annual Conference on May 12-14, 2026, in Sacramento, CA
4.C. Adopt Resolution No. 11/2026 Extending the Local Emergency Declared on January 6, 2026 in the Town of Corte Madera
4.D. Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Period Ending February 2026
4.E. Approve Minutes of March 3, 2026 Town Council Closed Session Meeting
4.F. Approve Minutes of March 3, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting
4.G. Approve Minutes of March 17, 2026 Town Council Special Meeting
4.H. Approve Minutes of March 17, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Receive Presentation from Central Marin Fire Authority on the Historical and Current Vegetation Management Work Conducted in Corte Madera and Provide Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Changes to the Vegetation Management Program Discussion begins at 20:38 https://youtu.be/6X66SE-Ks7E?si=YQp3pSxB5cBup5MJ&t=1238 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and Fire Chief Ruben Martin provided a presentation to Council. Martin and Wolff responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Comments were received from the following individuals:
• Pati Stoliar
• Marla Orth
• Jeremiah Mock
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Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Comments were made from Councilmembers on ideas to improve vegetation management/wildfire mitigation. Town Manager Wolff and Chief Martin stated they would use the ideas and comments brought up and propose some improvements to the program.
6.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the Director of Public Works to Approve the Plans and Contract Documents, Authorize the Advertisement for Bids, and Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder for the Base Bid Amount, Not to Exceed $360,000 Plus a 10% Contingency for the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center and Chamber of Commerce Tenant Improvements, No. 25-010 Discussion begins at 1:04:13 https://youtu.be/Bh0Mi4Ao4v8?si=MtuyWLln1XeudlC1&t=3853 Town Manager Adam Wolff introduced the item and thanked all of the stakeholders who have been involved in the project. He then provided a presentation to Council with the assistance of Rosalyn Brandt of Design Associates. Public works Director Chris Good, Wolff and Brandt responded to questions from Council.
At 8:46PM, Councilmember Beckman recused himself from the remainder of the meeting.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Comments were received from the following individuals:
• Carla Condon
• Pati Stoliar
• Fran
• Christine O’Sullivan
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period and called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Casissa) to approve the item as requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-1-1 (Thomas opposed. Beckman absent.) in favor of the motion.
6.C. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 12/2026 Accepting the Annual Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees and in Lieu Fees for the Year Ended June 30, 2025 and Making Findings for Such Fees that were Collected but Not Expended as Required by the Mitigation Fee Act
Discussion begins at 2:40:31 https://youtu.be/6X66SE-Ks7E?si=aIeLTZavazxNMZT9&t=9631 Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. With the assistance of Finance Director Chris Petlock, Lyle 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/Andrews) to adopt the resolution as requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-1 (Beckman absent.) in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 2:52:50 https://youtu.be/6X66SE-Ks7E?si=zAXQpRQMM2Euw7PY&t=10370 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff announced that the website is going through a redesign that will go live soon. He also provided updates on the construction occurring around town.
Town Council Reports:
Per the Council Rules of Order Section 6.10: Meeting End Time, a majority vote is required when the meeting end time of 9:30PM has been reached and there is a need to continue the meeting to 10:00PM.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to extend meeting to 10:00PM.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
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Mayor Thomas: She attended the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) meeting, Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers (MCCMC) meeting, the Central Marin Fire Authority (CMFA) firefighter pinning ceremony and the Town Band 30th anniversary celebration.
Vice Mayor Casissa: He attended the Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting, Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) meeting, CMFA firefighter pinning ceremony, and a Marin Transit meeting.
Councilmember Andrews: No report was provided.
Councilmember Beckman: No report was provided.
Councilmember Ravasio: She attended the CMFA firefighter pinning ceremony. She also attended the MCCMC meeting, the Town Band’s 30th anniversary celebration and the Larkspur Library grand opening.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Town Council Meeting Town Manager Wolff announced the audit will be presented at the April 21st meeting. No other comments were provided on the draft agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:34PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.