MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
FIRE COUNCIL OF THE CENTRAL MARIN FIRE AUTHORITY
250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
AT 6:30PM
Or upon conclusion of the Police Council meeting, whichever is later.
The Central Marin Fire Council met in person. Members of the public had the option to attend the meeting in person, or view and participate in the meeting remotely through the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99034310040 Options provided for submitting public comment:
1. Email [email protected] prior to 4:00PM on the day of the meeting or during the meeting (Comments received prior to that time on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the Fire Council and made available in the online agenda packet).
2. Attending the meeting in-person at the Town Council Chambers of Corte Madera, 300 Tamalpais Drive
3. Selecting the “Raise Hand” icon during the meeting, or dialing *9 if calling in to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Fire Council of the Central Marin Fire Authority (CMFA) was called to order on May 14, 2026 at 7:19PM by Chair Rosa Thomas.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rosa Thomas, Chair, Town of Corte Madera
Scot Candell, Vice Chair, City of Larkspur
Stephanie Andre, Council Member, City of Larkspur
Pat Ravasio, Council Member, Town of Corte Madera
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Ruben Martin, Fire Chief
Adam Wolff, Corte Madera Town Manager
Dan Schwarz, Larkspur City Manager
Tom Bertrand, Authority Counsel
Finance Director Chris Petlock
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2 Nick Gabbard, Battalion Chief
Lorena Barrera, Authority Clerk
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Thomas opened the public comment period.
Council received a comment via email prior to the start of the meeting. Comments were also received in-person during the meeting from the following individuals:
• Mary Connolly
Chair Thomas closed the public comment period and moved on to the next item.
3. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
A. COUNCIL MEMBERS
No reports were provided.
B. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
No reports were provided.
C. CHIEF’S COMMENTS
Chief Martin provided a report on the 2026 fire season and what the State is projecting. He provided an update on the Zone Zero recommendations. He added that two new recruits began with the Authority last week. He also reported on two fires put out by his team in Corte Madera. He announced that a kick-off meeting was held with Kitchell Corp. the consulting firm working on the Facilities Master Plan. He recognized the members attending the 2026 Marin County Survivors’ Celebration.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Thomas asked if there were public comments or requests from Council or the public for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
There were no comments received from online or in-person attendees and no comments received by email. No requests were received from the Council or the public to remove items from the Consent Calendar.
Thomas then called for a vote on the Consent Calendar.
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3 MOTION: It was M/S/C (Candell/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 4A – 4C.
VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
A. Approve Minutes of February 12, 2026 Regular Fire Council Meeting B. Accept the General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2026 C. Acknowledge and File Accounts Payable Warrants and Electronic Payments to CalPERS for Health Payments for the Period of January 1, 2026 Through March 31, 2026
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Presentation and Acceptance of the Central Marin Fire Authority Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 Finance Director Chris Petlock introduced the item and introduced Auditor Andrew Roth of the PUN Group Accountants and Advisors firm to provide the presentation.
Mr. Roth presented the audit report and answered questions from the Council.
Chair Thomas opened the public comment period for this item.
No public comment was received for this item.
Chair Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Andre/Candell) to accept the Central Marin Fire Authority Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2025 VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2026/04 Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Finance Director Chris Petlock introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. Chief Martin responded to questions from Council.
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4 Chair Thomas opened the public comment period.
No public comment was received for this item.
Chair Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Chair Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Candell) to adopt Resolution No. 2026/04 approving the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.
VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 2026/05 Authorizing the Executive Manager to Execute the Purchase Agreement for One New Battalion Chief Command Vehicle
Fire Chief Ruben Martin introduced the item and presented the staff report to Council.
With the assistance of Battalion Chief Nick Gabbard, Chief Martin responded to questions from Council.
Chair Thomas opened the public comment period.
Council received public comment from the following individual:
• Mary Connolly
Chair Thomas closed the public comment period. Following further deliberation, Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Andre) to adopt Resolution No. 2026/05.
VOTE: 4-0 in favor of the motion.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thomas adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:40PM to the next regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026.