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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 4, 2026Last meeting Jul 7, 202614 summaries in 30d

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Aug 2, 2026

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Corte Madera

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Council Advances Housing Rules and Flood Response

Published Aug 2, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Advances Economic and Tobacco Policies

The Council directed staff to continue preparing an ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco and nicotine products, with a possible December 31, 2026 end-of-sales date, subject to future Council action. It also approved up to $145,460 for an Economic Strategic Plan, adopted fiscal year 2026–2027 budget revisions, and approved all nine consent-calendar items by 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Gives Direction on Litigation

After a 51-minute closed session, the Town Council reported that it provided direction to staff regarding one existing and anticipated litigation matter.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Council Provides Litigation Direction

The Town Council provided direction to staff after a closed session on existing and anticipated litigation. The minutes do not disclose the substance of that direction.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Appoints Advisory Body Members

The Town Council appointed Michael Harlock to the Planning Commission by a 5-0 vote and appointed Bob Ravasio, Henry Faust, and David Macpherson to the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Ravasio recused.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Updates Advisory Body Requirements

The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 16/2026, with amendments, changing the requirements and expectations for serving on Corte Madera advisory legislative bodies. The Council also approved the March general fund revenue and expense report and other routine items by 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves Refuse Rate Increase

The Town Council approved a 2.20% increase in the maximum rates for solid waste collection and dual-stream recycling services, effective July 1, 2026. It also approved an amended Measure AA expenditure plan and accepted the fiscal year 2025 independent audit report; each action passed 4-1 as recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves tobacco rules and center work

The Town Council adopted new tobacco-sale restrictions and authorized plans, bidding, and construction contracting for improvements at the Corte Madera Intergenerational Center and Chamber of Commerce, with a base amount not exceeding $360,000 plus a 10% contingency.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council Advances Tobacco Sales Restrictions

The Town Council voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance setting minimum prices for tobacco packages, prohibiting coupons and discounts, and banning electronic smoking devices, heated smoking systems, and tobacco or nicotine pouches.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Advances Tobacco Restrictions

The Town Council voted 5-0 to reintroduce a tobacco ordinance with a nicotine-pouch ban and asked staff to study a broader ban on nicotine and tobacco products, except FDA-governed cessation products. The Council also unanimously approved up to $60,000 for a free summer and Sunday community swim program.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council advances storm pump station repairs

The Town Council unanimously authorized the next steps for Phase I storm pump station repairs, including bidding and contract award, with spending capped at $860,000 plus a 10% contingency.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council approves $1.2 million capital transfer

The Town Council unanimously approved transferring $1 million to the Town Capital Fund and $200,000 to the Recreation Capital Fund from the undesignated General Fund balance.

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Briefing

Jan 23, 2026

Council Sets 2026 Work Plan Direction

The Town Council finalized broad 2026 work-plan categories and provided follow-up direction, but took no specific actions or decisions. The workshop also covered operating and capital budgets, a midyear budget update, and a five-year capital improvement projection.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves environmental and access measures

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 1057 by a 4-1 vote, updating Corte Madera’s reusable foodware and single-use carryout bag rules. It also unanimously approved the ADA self-assessment and a $12,320 contract increase, bringing the Altura Solutions agreement to $196,190.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Advances Housing Rules and Flood Response

The Town Council voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance establishing rules for the subdivision and development of qualified Senate Bill 9 projects and amending related zoning and design standards. The council also received a report on Corte Madera's response to tidal flooding over the previous four days and approved a $60,000 design-contract addendum for the Paradise Drive Complete Streets Project.

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