Corte Madera, CA

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council will consider a 15-year solid waste franchise agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Service, effective January 1, 2027. The body will also accept the resignation of Town Manager Adam Wolff and appoint Adam Politzer as Interim Town Manager. Additionally, the Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to ban the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in the town.

• Adopt Resolution No. 35/2026 approving a new franchise agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Service for solid waste collection from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2041
• Hold public hearing on an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 5.06 of the Municipal Code to end the sale of tobacco and nicotine products by businesses in Corte Madera
• Adopt Resolution No. 38/2026 accepting Adam Wolff’s resignation as Town Manager and appointing Adam Politzer as Interim Town Manager
• Adopt Resolution No. 36/2026 approving an 8% adjustment to the Associate Civil Engineer salary range, increasing the top step from $11,564 to $12,489 per month
• Adopt Resolution No. 39/2026 approving a legal services engagement with A.W. Blan Workplace Legal Services to conduct an independent investigation

Town Council

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a design review application for a new 3,046-square-foot two-story residence and a parking variance at 400 Oakdale Avenue. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting also includes a resolution of appreciation for a former commissioner and routine procedural matters.

• Continued hearing: Design review (PL23-0003) for new 3,046 sq ft two-story residence at 400 Oakdale Ave
• Continued hearing: Parking variance (PL26-0053) at 400 Oakdale Ave (APN 025-052-23)
• Resolution of appreciation for former Commissioner Margaret Bandel

Parks and Recreation Commission

The August 24, 2026 meeting of the Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for August 24, 2026
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Corte Madera Town Council, convened primarily for closed session discussions. The council will consider appointing an interim town manager, evaluate the current town manager's performance, and discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. There is also a closed session on anticipated litigation. No public action is expected beyond reporting out from closed session.

• Closed session: appointment of interim town manager
• Closed session: performance evaluation of town manager
• Closed session: labor negotiations with unrepresented employees (town manager, interim town manager)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 case)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will hear a presentation on the 2024 community greenhouse gas inventory, which shows emissions down 44% since 2005 and 34% below 1990 levels. They will also review a mid-year status report on the 2026 Climate Action Work Plan, discuss focus areas and possible subcommittees, and consider outreach events. The meeting includes approval of the July 15, 2026 minutes and updates from staff and members.

• Presentation of 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory: community emissions at 71,856 MTCO2e in 2024, down from 127,507 in 2005
• Mid-year report on 2026 Climate Action Work Plan status
• Discussion of Climate Action Committee focus areas and possible creation of ad hoc subcommittees
• Discussion of potential community outreach events, including tabling summary
• Update on Student Ambassador Program recruitment

Town Council

The August 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Corte Madera Town Council has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:30PM. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 1, 2026 at 6:30PM

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular August 18, 2026 meeting of the Sanitary District No. 2 Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 6:45 PM, or after the Corte Madera Town Council meeting, whichever is later. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 18, 2026
• Next meeting set for September 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
• Meetings held in person with remote option; details at cortemadera.gov/908

Fire Council - Central Marin Fire Authority

The Central Marin Fire Council will consider adopting resolutions to amend fees for ALS/BLS services and supplies, and to authorize the Executive Manager to perform administrative claim functions. The consent calendar includes approving minutes, a pay schedule, and financial reports. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution No. 2026/07 authorizing Executive Manager to perform administrative claim functions
• Resolution No. 2026/08 amending fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) services and supplies
• Resolution No. 2026/06 approving FY 2026-2027 pay schedule per CalPERS requirements
• Accounts payable warrants and electronic disbursements to CalPERS for health payments (Apr-Jun 2026)
• General Fund and Measure C Fire Tax Fund revenue/expenditure report for period ending June 30, 2026

Town Council

The Corte Madera Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session performance evaluation of the Town Manager, as permitted by Government Code Section 54957(b). The meeting will include public comment on the closed session item, then adjourn to closed session, reconvene to report any actions, and adjourn. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for Town Manager
• Public comment accepted on closed session item before session
• Meeting held in person at Town Council Chambers, 300 Tamalpais Drive

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposal to change the land use designation and zoning of 125 Baltimore Avenue to allow a two-unit residential use, and a set of ordinance amendments to modernize the commercial code. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, reports, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on General Plan amendment for 125 Baltimore Ave (APN 024-096-07) from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Public hearing on zoning change for 125 Baltimore Ave from R-1 to R-2 Low-Density Multiple-Dwelling
• Public hearing on Commercial Code Modernization Project amendments to Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks) and Title 18 (Zoning)
• Tentative future item: design review for demolition and new two-story residence at 400 Oakdale Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from July 23, 2026

Flood Control Board

The Corte Madera Flood Control Board will discuss short-term and long-term flood protection efforts, including a report from the Flood Preparedness Fair planning subcommittee, the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, and coordination with Marin County. They will also receive updates on the Marina Village Flood Berm Project, storm drain pump station repairs, and the Shorebird Marsh Pump Station replacement. The board will also hear about a Marin Community Foundation grant awarded to the town for the Marina Village Flood Berm Project.

• Marin Community Foundation grant for Marina Village Flood Berm Project
• Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan discussion
• Storm Drain Pump Station Short Term Repairs – Phase 1 update
• Shorebird Marsh Pump Station Replacement update
• Flood Preparedness Fair planning subcommittee report

Finance Advisory Committee

The Finance Advisory Committee will review and provide feedback on a 10-year General Fund revenue and expense forecast, as well as a 10-year Equipment and Technology Fund forecast. The forecast projects continued surpluses and stable service levels, with staff seeking input before presenting to the Town Council. The meeting includes public comment periods for non-agenda and agenda items.

• Review of 10-year General Fund forecast projecting surpluses from 2025-26 through 2037-38
• Review of 10-year Equipment and Technology Fund forecast with proposed equipment replacements
• Discussion of volatile revenue sources: sales tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, healthcare and pension costs
• Staff developing long-range Facility & Equipment maintenance schedule to inform future funding
• Public comment opportunity on non-agenda items and agenda items

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a public hearing on repealing tobacco sales and a proposed 8% salary adjustment for Associate Civil Engineers. Routine items include approving a pay schedule, acknowledging June disbursements, and reviewing the mid-year work plan report.

• Adopt resolution allowing temporary signs for Larkspur Chamber’s Wine Stroll (Aug 10–31)
• Consider ordinance to end sale of tobacco and nicotine products in Corte Madera
• Adjust Associate Civil Engineer salary range by 8% (top step from $11,228 to $12,126/month)
• Receive mid-year report on the 2026 Work Plan status
• Approve publicly available pay schedule for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 per CalPERS requirements

Town Council

The Town Council will meet in a special session to discuss personnel evaluations and legal matters. These items will be addressed in a closed session.

• Performance evaluation of the Town Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Victor Chiang, as Trustee of the Corte Madera Property Trust v. Town of Corte Madera
• Discussion of one case with significant exposure to litigation

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board will discuss appointing a member to the Consolidation Committee created by Resolution No. 03/2026. The Board may also authorize the District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement.

• Appointment of a Board Member to the Consolidation Committee
• Authorization for District Manager to sign the Marin LAFCo Cost Sharing Agreement
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 11, 2026. No actions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will recognize outgoing Commissioner Tim Rose and present a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better Month. They will reorganize by selecting a new Chair and Vice Chair, and approve minutes from the May 18 special meeting. The main business item is a review and discussion of a draft survey for outdoor fitness equipment.

• Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Tim Rose for years of service
• Proclamation for Parks Make Life Better Month (July 2026) approved by Town Council
• Reorganization: selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve minutes of May 18, 2026 special meeting
• Review and discuss draft survey for outdoor fitness equipment

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the installation of free sunscreen dispensers at outdoor facilities via the SunSafe Marin program. The Commission also approved a draft Public Art Policy to be presented to the Town Council. Minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved installation of SunSafe Marin free sunscreen dispensers at outdoor facilities
• Approved draft Public Art Policy for future Town Council presentation
• Approved April 20, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (5-0-2)

Town Council

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular meeting of the Board Members for Sanitary District No. 2 scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will hold elections for a new Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a presentation on progress regarding the Electric Vehicle work plan and a discussion on committee reorganization.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Work Plan progress
• Discussion of Climate Action Committee focus areas and subcommittee reorganization
• Discussion of Student Ambassador Program

Planning Commission

The Corte Madera Planning Commission will meet on July 14, 2026, to review and discuss potential amendments to the municipal code related to commercial regulations. These updates would change local rules governing business operations in Corte Madera. No public hearings or consent calendar items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of potential amendments to the Corte Madera Municipal Code regarding commercial regulations
• Presentation by Principal Planner Martha Battaglia and consultant Martha Miller of Miller Planning Associates
• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026, Planning Commission meeting
• Tentative agenda items for the July 28, 2026, meeting

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The July 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

• Meeting cancellation notice for Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee on July 13, 2026
• Next regular meeting set for September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Town Council Chambers

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The regular meeting of the Sanitary District No. 2 Board scheduled for July 7, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 21, 2026. No business was conducted at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered.

Town Council

This meeting includes a public hearing to consider approving a 150-unit residential care facility for the elderly at 56 Madera Boulevard, comprising 118 assisted living and 32 memory care units. Council will also decide on a three-year information technology managed services contract with Marin IT for up to $529,672. Several routine consent items, including a Community Development Block Grant cooperation agreement and financial reports, are proposed for approval.

• Public hearing: 150-unit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly at 56 Madera Boulevard (APN 024-031-15) with conditional use permit and design review
• Authorize Town Manager to enter into three-year IT services agreement with Marin IT not to exceed $529,672
• Adopt Resolution No. 29/2026 authorizing three-year CDBG cooperation agreement with County of Marin
• Accept General Fund revenue and expense reports for periods ending April 2026 and May 2026
• Approve minutes of June 16, 2026 Town Council closed session and regular meetings

The Town Council approved a 150-unit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly at 56 Madera Boulevard, including 118 assisted living and 32 memory care units, with a CEQA exemption resolution. They also authorized a three-year IT services agreement with Marin IT for up to $529,672. A General Fund revenue and expense report was continued to the next meeting for further discussion.

• Approved 150-unit RCFE at 56 Madera Blvd (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30/2026 CEQA exemption (4-0)
• Approved three-year IT services agreement with Marin IT, up to $529,672 (4-0)
• Approved CDBG/Home cooperation agreement with County of Marin (4-0)
• Continued General Fund report for May 2026 to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 regular and closed session meetings (4-0)

Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Sales Tax Citizens' Oversight Committee will review and consider approving the annual report on Measure F sales tax revenue and expenditures for fiscal year 2024-2025. They will also review FY 2025-2026 budget projections and a five-year capital improvement plan, but no action will be taken on that item. The meeting includes election of a chair and public comment periods.

• Measure F 0.75% sales tax generated $4,533,340 in FY 2024-2025
• Total expenditures were $5,502,721, with largest shares on streets (44%) and flood control (37%)
• Ending fund balance $7,487,779, including $2.5M emergency reserve
• Possible approval of the 2024-2025 Annual Report
• Informational review of FY 2025-2026 budget and 5-year capital improvement plan through 2030

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing for a design review of a two-story addition at 537 Tamalpais Drive. The main new hearing considers applications for two single-family residences and one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on vacant lots at Meadowsweet Drive and Casa Buena Drive, including a variance for a parking deck height exceeding three feet within the front yard setback. No other business or consent items are on the agenda.

• 537 Tamalpais Drive: continued hearing for 827 sq ft second-story and 345 sq ft first-story additions
• APN 033-031-68 (Lot 2): design review for three-level single-family residence and detached ADU
• APN 033-031-69 (Lot 3): design review for three-level single-family residence
• Variance application for parking deck at Lot 2 to exceed three-foot height in front yard setback
• No consent calendar items or business items on the agenda

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The June 22, 2026 meeting of the Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

• Meeting of June 22, 2026 cancelled; next regular meeting July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers

Climate Action Committee

The Corte Madera Climate Action Committee will receive a presentation on a policy proposal aimed at improving compliance with state organic waste law SB 1383 through truck-mounted cameras and resident education. The committee will also discuss potential participation in the Fourth of July event and Lions Club Car Show for public outreach, and review progress on focus areas including electrification, water-efficient landscaping, and waste reduction.

• Presentation of Waste Sorting Policy Proposal (Brittany Klipper Alana) for SB 1383 compliance using smart hauler technology and resident education
• Discussion of potential committee participation in Fourth of July event and Lions Club Car Show
• Discussion of outreach focus areas: Electrification Preparation, Low Water Use Landscaping, and Waste
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting

The Committee approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026, meeting. Members discussed a waste sorting policy proposal, potential participation in local events, and updates on electrification and landscaping outreach. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)

Sanitary District No. 2 Board

The Sanitary District No. 2 Board will consider authorizing a $2.8 million sewer rehabilitation project (Phase III) and approve several consent calendar items, including notices of completion for two sewer projects and resolutions on appropriations limits and easement vacation. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consider awarding contract up to $2,800,000 plus 15% contingency for Category 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase III
• Authorize Notice of Completion for Paradise Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (No. 23-202)
• Authorize Notice of Completion for Cat 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I (No. 23-205)
• Adopt Resolution No. 04/2026 establishing appropriations limit for FY 2026-2027
• Adopt Resolution No. 05/2026 delegating authority to vacate public service easements to District Manager

The board unanimously approved authorizing the District Manager to approve plans, advertise for bids, and award a construction contract for the Category 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase III, with a base bid amount not to exceed $2,800,000 plus a 15% contingency. The consent calendar, including notices of completion for two projects and resolutions on appropriations limit and easement delegation, was also approved 5-0. No public comments were received.

• Approved $2.8M sewer rehab Phase III contract authorization (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4.A-4.E (5-0)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for Paradise Pump Station Rehabilitation Project
• Authorized Notice of Completion for Cat 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I
• Adopted Resolution No. 04/2026 establishing appropriations limit for FY 2026-27
• Adopted Resolution No. 05/2026 delegating easement vacation authority to District Manager

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Corte Madera Town Council with only procedural items. The council will adjourn to closed session to discuss one case of significant exposure to litigation, then reconvene to report out any action. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Cal. Govt. Code Sec. 54956.9 for significant exposure to litigation (1 case)

The Town Council held a closed session special meeting to discuss a case involving significant exposure to litigation. Mayor Thomas announced that no reportable action was taken, though direction was provided to staff.

• No reportable action taken regarding closed session litigation item