MINUTES OF JULY 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 July 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Thomas, Vice Mayor Casissa, Councilmembers Andrews, and Ravasio
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Beckman
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
Code Enforcement/Communications Manager Mike Morarity
Town Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager
2. OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion begins at 00:00:54 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=ALH8gxYcSEzZZsQO&t=54 Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Prior to the start of the meeting, Council received comments via email. No comments were received during the meeting.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period and continued with the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Discussion begins at 00:02:04 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=Ngnv-YhKXIB6voGM&t=124 Mayor Thomas asked if there were requests from Council or staff for removal of items from the Consent Calendar.
Community Development Director Amy Lyle pulled item 4.A.
Vice Mayor Casissa pulled item 4.C.
Councilmember Ravasio pulled item 4.D.
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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 remaining consent calendar items during the meeting.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period.
4.A. Adopt Resolution No. 29/2026 Authorizing Execution of a Three-Year Cooperation Agreement with the County of Marin for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Programs
Discussion begins at 00:03:20 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=251tiEszWjv71b6C&t=200 Community Development Director Amy Lyle wanted to provide additional information on the item including a version of the amended agreement with tracked changes. Lyle responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period for item 4.A.
Council did not receive public comment on this item.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period and called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Ravasio/Andrews) to approve Consent Calendar item 4.A.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 (absent: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
4.C. Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Period Ending May 2026
Discussion begins at 00:07:15 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=lzxv3gsziGL_yy9Z&t=435 Vice Mayor Casissa was seeking clarification on the item, specifically relating to the percentages found in the report from the item. Finance Director Petlock responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period for item 4.C.
Council did not receive public comment on this item.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Petlock stated he would address the concerns brought up by council in the next report. After further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to continue Consent Calendar item 4.C. to the next meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 (absent: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
4.D. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2026 Town Council Closed Session Meeting Discussion begins at 00:09:04 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=L-X40ylbquKkZg_q&t=544 Councilmember Ravasio asked the Town Attorney and Town Manager for confirmation that the reporting out requirements of the Brown Act were being met for this item. Town Attorney Pio Roda responded to Ravasio’s request.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period for item 4.D.
Council did not receive public comment on this item.
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. Mayor Thomas called for a motion on item
4.D. and the remaining consent items 4.B. and 4.E.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Andrews) to approve Consent Calendar item 4.B., 4.D. and
4.E.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 (absent: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
The approved Consent Calendar items in addition to 4.D. consisted of the following:
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4.B. Accept the General Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Period Ending April 2026
4.E. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2026 Town Council Regular Meetingment of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a 150-unit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) at 56 Madera Boulevard (APN 024-031-15), Consisting of 118 Assisted Living Units and 32 Memory Care Units and Adopt Resolution No. 30/2026 Finding, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, that the Project is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under CEQA Because the Project is Consistent with the Development Density Established by the 2009 Corte Madera General Plan and the Project Does Not Present Any Project-Specific Peculiar Effects or New or More Severe Impacts than Those Analyzed in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and Approve a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary and Precise Plans, Including Design Review
Discussion begins at 00:10:45 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=yIvs5ofAPwlUJrYM&t=645 Community Development Director Amy Lyle introduced the item and assisted Principal Planner Martha Battaglia in providing a presentation to Council. Staff introduced Carissa Savant, Vice President of Development for O&I Development who shared a brief presentation from the developers perspective. Battaglia and Lyle were assisted by the O&I Development Team in responding to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Prior to the start of the meeting, Council received comments via email. During the meeting, Council received comments from the following individuals:
• Catherine Wolfers
• Kenton Wolfers
• Ruben Galvan
• Pati Stoliar
• Mary Connolly
• David Macpherson
• Barbara Salzman
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. After further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
MOTION: It was M/S/C (Andrews/Casissa) to approve the item as requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 (absent: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into a ThreeYear Professional Services Agreement with Marin IT for an Amount Not to Exceed $529,672, for Comprehensive Information Technology Managed Services and Strategic Information Technology Support
Discussion begins at 02:09:52 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=Fx02FfLFQh9DNAxD&t=7792 Code Enforcement/Communications Manager Mike Morarity introduced the item and provided a presentation to Council. Town Manager Adam Wolff provided closing remarks on the item.
Morarity introduced MarinIT staff Tim Bush and Mark Ahmeral who assisted staff in responding to questions from Council.
Mayor Thomas opened the public comment period.
Prior to the start of the meeting, Council received comments via email. During the meeting, Council received comments from the following individuals:
• David Macpherson
• Roy Wolford
Mayor Thomas closed the public comment period. After further deliberation, Mayor Thomas called for a motion.
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MOTION: It was M/S/C (Casissa/Ravasio) to approve the item as requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0 (absent: Beckman) in favor of the motion.
7. TOWN MANAGER AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Discussion begins at 02:42:38 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=sQ68Rbi9471bibS5&t=9758 Town Manager: Town Manager Adam Wolff thanked everyone involved in organizing the Fourth of July Parade. He also provided a report on the high tides expected next week. Lastly, he announced that the Town was awarded a grant from the Community Foundation for using in flood prevention work.
Town Council Reports:
Mayor Thomas: Thomas reported attending the Fourth of July Parade and a concert at Town Park on July 5th.
Vice Mayor Casissa: Casissa attended the Fourth of July Parade, a summer concert at the park, a Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority meeting and an Age-Friendly Corte Madera meeting.
Councilmember Andrews: Andrews attended the Fourth of July Parade.
Councilmember Beckman: Not present at the meeting.
Councilmember Ravasio: Ravasio reported on comments received regarding the loss of shade at Menke Park and asked staff to look into the matter. She also provided an update on the purchase of furniture for the Town Park Plaza. She announced that she wants to create an Open Space Committee. She also provided comments regarding the action Council recently initiated against her and stated she disagrees with the allegations.
8. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT AGENDA FOR UPCOMING TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
8.A. Review of Draft Agenda for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Town Council Meeting Discussion begins at 02:56:23 https://youtu.be/72rFlcATIcs?si=X04sR0T2GO0hkrvE&t=10583 Mayor Thomas asked whether Councilmembers had any comments or suggestions for an upcoming agenda.
Vice Mayor Casissa requested an agenda item on speed limits in bicycle paths be brought to Council at a future meeting. No other comments were made on this item.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:31PM to the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.