MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 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 June 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM.
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
Public Works Director Chris Good
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion begins at 00:01:32: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=OTEClJpruvHpUaPT&t=92 Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
The Council received public comment from 1 individual:
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period and continued with the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 00:05:05 https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=ewFcn3N5kmhpWR7G&t=305 Mayor Thomas asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar. No requests to pull items were received from Councilmembers.
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.
No public comments were received for the consent calendar during the meeting.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
Mayor Thomas called for a motion on the consent calendar items.
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MOTION: It was M/S/C (Beckman/Ravasio) to approve Consent Calendar items 4.A.– 4.I.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items consisted of the following:
4.A. Adopt Proclamation in Support of Parks Make Life Better Month – July 2026
4.B. Approve Necessary Funds for Interested Councilmembers to Attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, CA, and Appointment of Councilmember Eli Beckman as the Town’s Voting Delegate for the General Assembly
4.C. Approve Cancellation of July 21, 2026 and August 18, 2026 Council Meetings
4.D. Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 26/2026 Approving the 1st Amendment to the 2014 Amended and Restated Agreement Between the Town of Corte Madera and Larkspur-Corte Madera School District (LCMSD) for Joint Use of Facilities, Authorizing the Town Manager to Extend the Existing Agreement Related to Joint Use of LCMSD and Town Property at Neil Cummins School and Town Park for Five (5) Additional Years, to 2037
4.E. Approve the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
4.F. Acknowledge and File Disbursements for May 2026
4.G. Adopt Resolution No. 27/2026 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
4.H. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 Town Council Closed Session Meeting
4.I. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the Community Development Director to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Good City Company and Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) for the Preparation of an Economic Strategic Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $145,460, and Consideration of Forming an Economic Development Subcommittee Consisting of Two Members of the Council
Discussion begins at 00:06:17: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=iSwmtkKEUg2Uu8NO&t=377 Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item and provided a presentation (begins on page 132) to Council. With the assistance of Town Manager Adam Wolff, Director Lyle responded to questions from Council. Representatives from Good City Company, Aaron Aknin, AICP, Principal, and Sabina Mora, CecD, Economic Development Lead, joined the meeting remotely to introduce themselves and respond to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Council did not receive public comment on this item.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. After further deliberation regarding the Professional Services Agreement and interest in the formation of a Council Subcommittee, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to authorize the Community Development Director to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Good City Company and Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) for the preparation of an Economic Strategic Plan in an amount not to exceed $145,460, and to form an Economic Development Subcommittee and appoint Vice Mayor Fred Casissa and Councilmember Jim Andrews to serve on the Subcommittee.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
6.B. Discussion and Response to Staff for Direction Regarding an Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Products in the Town of Corte Madera Discussion begins at 00:53:10: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=KunA3oqA_Aqiu5Nv&t=3188 June 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3
Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn introduced the item and provided a presentation. With the assistance of Town Manager Wolff, Assistant Town Manager Vaughn responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period. Given the volume of attendees interested in providing comment, Mayor Thomas announced that speaking time would be limited to two minutes per person for this item.
Public comments were received from 15 individuals:
• John Maa
• Raven Twilling
• Nora Minkoff
• Bryan Lam
• Jeremiah Mock
• Pamela Granger
• Bob Ravasio
• Ashley Boston
• Bridget Clark
• Kelsey Fernandez
• Jasmid Enciso
• Holli Thier
• Bob Curry
• Anita Renzetti
• Natalia Roman
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. After further deliberation regarding the proposed ordinance and the discussion points provided in the staff report, direction was provided to staff to continue preparing an ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in the Town of Corte Madera. Council direction included preparing a draft ordinance without product-based exceptions, conducting limited additional outreach and communication with local retailers, and returning with a draft ordinance for introduction as soon as practicable, with the first August meeting discussed as a possible target. Staff was also directed to include decision points or options regarding the implementation timelne, transition considerations, potential hardship considerations, and enforcement approach, with an initial goal of a December 31, 2026 end of sales date, subject to further Council consideration.
Council provided direction only. No formal action was taken on this item.
6.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution No. 28/2026 Approving Proposed Revisions to the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget
Discussion begins at 02:09:35: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=blODIIL1UTEAg73_&t=7775 Finance Director Chris Petlock introduced the item and provided a presentation. With the assistance of Town Manager Adam Wolff, and Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barry, Finance Director Petlock responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Public comment was received from two individuals:
• Carla Condon
• Jeremiah Mock
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. After further deliberation, Council requested that updated 10-year financial projections be brought to Council for review. Mayor Thomas then called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Beckman) to adopt Resolution No. 28/2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 02:45:54: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=y558Ylc00zBgPR-2&t=9954 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff provided an update on the Intergenerational Center project, noting that a notice to proceed had been issued to the contractor, work is expected to begin on June 25, and construction is anticipated to take approximately four months. He also reported that new Town logos/signage will be installed in the Council Chambers, the Planning June 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4
Commission approved the 56 Madera Blvd. senior living and memory care project, which will come before the Town Council on July 7, and the Town will be purchasing parametric earthquake insurance coverage through its joint powers insurance program.
Town Council Reports:
Councilmember Ravasio: No report
Vice Mayor Casissa: He attended a Ross Valley Paramedic Authority meeting, a Marin Disaster Citizen Corps (DC3) meeting, and the first summer concert series event in Town Park. He also provided updates regarding County emergency planning efforts, available emergency traffic barrier resources, and potential Office of Emergency Management participation in the Fourth of July Parade.
Councilmember Andrews: He attended a Flood Control Board meeting and reported on discussions regarding preparation for a potential El Niño season, including the possibility of a flood control preparation fair for affected neighborhoods.
Councilmember Beckman: He attended an MCE special board meeting closed session.
Action Taken - Vote to Extend Meeting:
At 9:29 PM, Mayor Thomas requested a motion to extend the meeting for an additional ten minutes.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to extend the meeting to 9:40 PM.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Thomas: She attended the Planning Commission meeting regarding the 56 Madera Boulevard project.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Discussion begins at 02:56:50: https://youtu.be/Ypb9LYVG-8I?si=CBm9Bs2JreCgNOo8&t=10611
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Town Council Meeting Mayor Thomas asked whether Councilmembers had any suggestions for an upcoming agenda.
Councilmember Ravasio requested that a mid-year work plan review be scheduled when possible.
Council received public comment from 2 individuals:
• Roy Wolford
• Pati Stoliar
No formal action was taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:33PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.