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First, the board authorized the district manager to approve an extra contingency of $250,000 for the Category 5 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Phase 23‑205). Staff told the board that the district must meet commitments in a prior settlement and the town’s sewer master plan to address the worst structural pipe ratings. CCTV inspection had identified multiple sagging and deteriorated segments, and staff said unanticipated construction conditions on older pipelines often require additional open‑cut repairs that drive contingency needs.

Second, the board authorized advertisement for bids and delegated authority to the district manager to award the Phase 2 construction contract provided the base bid does not exceed $3,400,000; the board approved a 15% construction contingency to cover unexpected conditions. The work covers a group of high‑priority segments across town identified in the sewer master plan.

Staff also described a problematic location that regularly surcharges and has produced past spills — the sewer segment serving the office complex at 15 Koch Road (Restoration Hardware complex). That complex is served by an ejector pump that delivers slug flows into the town main; CCTV showed sags and other defects in the upstream line.

To reduce spill risk, the property owner agreed to contribute $100,000 toward a combined private lateral and district main upgrade: roughly $60,000 to bring the private lateral up to standard and the balance to be applied to the district main work. Staff said the combined project would lower the main’s profile and permit a gravity connection that eliminates the slug‑pumping pattern, thereby reducing the district’s standby costs and spill risk. The board authorized entering into a right‑of‑entry and cost‑share agreement with the property owner and approved the extra contingency needed to complete the work.

Board members voted unanimously on both actions. Staff emphasized the RiverWatch settlement and the district’s obligations to reduce spills; they warned that regulatory penalties can be substantial when sewage reaches state waters.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Corte Madera Town Council May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sanitary District No. 2 authorized extra contingency funding and moved to advertise and award construction contracts for Category 5 sewer rehabilitation projects, and it approved a $100,000 cost‑share arrangement with the owner of 15 Koch Road to address a recurring surcharging location.","taxTitle","Corte Madera Town, Marin County, California","taxId",72211,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227788,"Corte Madera weighs Mankey Park accessibility redesign; Community Foundation pledges $150,000",357,5175000,5532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d&start=5175&end=5532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d/thumbnail_5175000.jpg","/articles/6227788/California/Corte-Madera-weighs-Mankey-Park-accessibility-redesign-Community-Foundation-pledges-150000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227788-6c26d6bf040f33ee33519286bc56b0fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611132&Signature=n97zRR5RrcgHvjuN8~AriS3RSS5kcoPlA1JTGvXWtnHVS4Ntl5UT~WamTSz0XTw6gevDngm6kTFhwbHvSLOvA3GV7Zzhhd4n0pkuH-GIdr5R7ffwmPyBQnhrZFbU1jLCiWD4L1Jx1oRFRodvBc-KbzOWnUSMRq-sds5icPfsf1YR8sRd8ptDAqqvarMpAMy8OtsGjCMZ6lcJVNZtbZmXZ0ndk98kno-X0U8wFW6-ivVOAcRL1FnUSkyfGwkPhjkjFTDSqxRYZxqSXBp~LV4kfjRPLaYynXChqiN53VQpAMysJnnzIPlF4rVB5EDZtC-BcQJWDRir8b-rtU-GDX0GYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff asked the council Tuesday for direction to proceed with detailed design for Mankey Park Accessibility Improvements, a project that would add ADA access to the upper lawn, regrade sections for more usable seating, refresh landscaping and create defined seating opportunities.

The consulting team BKF with landscape designer WRT prepared early concepts, and staff recommended proceeding to complete plans and specifications to be ready to bid. The council heard that the Corte Madera Community Foundation has pledged $150,000 toward construction; project proponents said the foundation will provide the funds when the design is complete.

Public comment and council discussion emphasized preserving the park’s green character while improving accessibility for seniors, people with mobility limitations and families. \"The idea is to clean it up ... get new trees in there for the next generation ... to plant new trees that will not die in the next 10 years,\" said Peter, a representative of the Community Foundation.

Staff provided a current cost estimate of about $343,500 for construction alone and said the outstanding consultant work to reach 75–80% design would be approximately $54,000. About $25,000 has been spent to date on concept work. Councilmembers asked for a visible design review before finalizing materials and suggested additional outreach. Several councilmembers expressed support for moving to the next design stage; others asked for a field visit and asked staff to return with a detailed design at 75–80% completion for public review.

Council direction: staff should proceed with the consultant scope to complete detailed documents and return with a 75–80% design for additional council and public feedback. Staff also said it will prepare a donor agreement with the Community Foundation to document the $150,000 contribution and coordinate fundraising outreach now that the council has signaled tentative support for further design work.

No final construction award was sought at the meeting; the council’s direction allows staff to complete design and then return with project costs and a construction schedule.","Staff asked council whether to proceed with detailed design for Mankey Park improvements to add ADA access and more usable lawn seating. The Corte Madera Community Foundation pledged $150,000 toward the project; staff estimates construction around $350,000 and remaining design work about $54,000.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227792,"Corte Madera reviews draft FY 2025‑26 capital projects budget and five‑year plan, flags competing priorities",728,4356000,5084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d&start=4356&end=5084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d/thumbnail_4356000.jpg","/articles/6227792/California/Corte-Madera-reviews-draft-FY-202526-capital-projects-budget-and-fiveyear-plan-flags-competing-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227792-c8647d1e775d3fabb6bf1f5be82b32b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611132&Signature=Eod5u~zvc0knsFPw-17t8zFrYYnv1wNfhABpVXKX8NvIe35Zh8FxJ3hCUwKJFR50q5Nv8KW3A4z~-0vHmMRmhk7chAKVobJ7NzijoKetLz3IvHgk4Qtvt-bS6pn3D~Y6ueiGdqC3A99nerdDHYn~6Dp1KCAbYzsDopTfQF0Su7fjVBkpll31Ckfp7MlynIYWksThw71O7PtsOM98lytn9Zf7RQkmOgFqJiOuDuSjiRQj5IxfhjTar5q1VSkQ6219xcACXNSBIcNw6IMBhg8PuP2-yI79k8PTJ8-zneQ~YW8EYZROoJe6zVzRQ3LW8Zoli2oSDJNO6jh8VWnJ6Bn6UA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corte Madera Town Council held an extended workshop session Tuesday to review a draft fiscal year 2025‑26 capital projects budget and a five‑year capital plan that shows roughly $12.8 million in proposed projects next year and approximately $9 million of that expected to come from the town's sales tax override fund.

Staff presented a consolidated view that combines conventional capital improvement projects with planned expenditures from the sales tax override fund so the council could see both infrastructure spending and programmatic commitments in one place. \"One of the things we wanted to do ... was include in the same table all of the expenditures from our sales tax override fund as well,\" the town manager said, arguing the combined view helps the council evaluate competing priorities.

The draft FY 2025‑26 work program includes resurfacing and complete‑streets work in the Madera Gardens neighborhood, the Shorebird Marsh pump station replacement, Mankey Park accessibility improvements, and preliminary work on the Lower Christmas Tree Hill complete‑streets and climate‑adaptation package. Staff noted the Shorebird Marsh pump station is 38 years old and a high priority for replacement.

Council and staff debated how to present non‑capital community commitments — such as the town's share of wildfire mitigation programs, funding for an intergenerational center, and other community services — alongside conventional CIP line items. Staff proposed a single \"recurring capital project needs\" line to capture smaller items and contingencies for unforeseen repairs (retaining walls, storm drain repairs, pump repairs) and programs (sidewalks, EV infrastructure).

Several councilmembers asked staff to separate strictly capital work from programmatic and one‑time community spending so the public can easily see how much is dedicated to long‑lived infrastructure versus other uses. Council member Casiza suggested moving community/miscellaneous items below a clear total CIP line so the town can track true capital commitments independently from community programming.

Specific project notes discussed at length included:
- Lucky Drive cycle track: staff said the town had just secured a $450,000 TAM grant to build a two‑way protected bike lane from Pfeiffer to Redwood High School, which will likely remove some parking. Council asked staff to confirm timing with nearby projects and private development.
- Marina Village berm: staff said the multi‑year, multimillion‑dollar berm project will depend heavily on grant funds (FEMA, Ocean Protection Council) and that smaller, interim mitigation measures will be required if grants are delayed.
- Wildfire mitigation: the draft shows $250,000 identified for wildfire programs — about $100,000 to equalize required contributions to the Marin Wildfire Preparedness Authority and $150,000 available to fund local fire authority programs, such as additional chipper days or resident assistance for fuel reduction.

Councilmembers emphasized priorities differed across the body: some said flood control, storm drainage and climate adaptation should be the highest priorities; others pressed for renewed investment in community facilities such as the 1951 community center and Mankey Park. Staff said the draft plan will be revised to show clearer separation of capital versus community commitments and brought back for June budget hearings.","Council members reviewed a draft $12.8 million FY 2025‑26 capital program and a five‑year plan that relies heavily on sales tax override funds; members asked for clearer separation of true capital projects from community programming commitments such as the intergenerational center and wildfire mitigation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227796,"Corte Madera approves 2.8% solid‑waste rate increase tied to CPI",581,3053000,3634000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d&start=3053&end=3634","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d/thumbnail_3053000.jpg","/articles/6227796/California/Corte-Madera-approves-28-solidwaste-rate-increase-tied-to-CPI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227796-f2a91329692b95562a28f4de3e4f6ff6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611132&Signature=hDwHMccXCq7Shhj1JdL3l3sEdJ7JHcf1D1Kf~ArSam0EU1WsXoA~3bBhC9WV~75QLR3uOOt6tXzOrr8cV8CD3C8EmEwDtmm94pBzWWXHs1p7PrUhrN6Sc0uGqfRzoq~k2pxsEZDFsjJ5uXEuX3z1RFRYmwme009sJx0SQNCVwtx4kr17kp4SPUe6pud02hipvOKziPRr8aOF9pw3cAvmVZXEIxnPu~x8f5~~jgeZljVgVQ4qrynN3~AldkV5xMPM1~RudpXjX3AOHVqRBJYQ4CiciqUlWN-iYb~Z7YC6QUn1EZQUZcIs~jJsBUCBcbhWufoeuUSgAwtUB2NeDZsRjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corte Madera Town Council adopted a resolution Tuesday approving a 2.8% increase to the town's maximum residential and commercial solid‑waste collection rates under its franchise agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Services, effective July 1, 2025.

Assistant Town Manager Rebecca Vaughn told the council the annual base rate change application from Mill Valley Refuse Services (MVRS) was submitted March 31 and the requested 2.8% adjustment equals the regional consumer price index (San Francisco‑Oakland‑Hayward). Because the requested increase did not exceed CPI this year, staff said a full cost‑based rate review was not required.

Vaughn said the increase would add roughly $1.42 per month for customers on 32‑gallon residential service and about $1.21 per month for 20‑gallon service. The town manager's staff noted no changes to service terms and conditions; existing senior and disability exemptions, a 20% low‑income (FERA) discount and compost/recycling programs will remain in place.

MVRS told the town it had across its service territory a projected revenue shortfall of $867,953, or an average of 3.48%. Corte Madera's share was estimated in MVRS materials at about $176,000, roughly a 3.26% need, but MVRS elected to request only the CPI‑tied adjustment for the coming year.

Jean Dela Zopa, identified in the staff report as MVRS CEO, attended the meeting and was available to answer questions about operations.

After a short exchange and no public comment opposing the increase, councilmembers voted to adopt the resolution authorizing the CPI‑based adjustment. The motion passed unanimously.","The council adopted a resolution approving a 2.8% increase to maximum collection rates under the town's franchise agreement with Mill Valley Refuse Services, effective July 1, 2025; the adjustment matches the regional CPI and preserves existing discounts and exemptions.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227798,"Corte Madera council introduces ordinance under state e‑bike pilot banning class 2 use by under‑16s, adds helmet rule",2381,596000,2977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d&start=596&end=2977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481442-abf95f51223df38cf50cf8ffba55161d/thumbnail_596000.jpg","/articles/6227798/California/Corte-Madera-council-introduces-ordinance-under-state-ebike-pilot-banning-class-2-use-by-under16s-adds-helmet-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227798-f0d55aed6cc3e693a6df0881ea66f90f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770611132&Signature=ogSefd5txknvxudtuhYnDeXMaz8mC~qLqqAOygHjTOem38hoHuxlhJ5Mbtzkx8y4ud5abzcL6LLl08BNN~mVz0GmS5dcCEnJGCGgZwixJMKN2UMY03-tVLBxk1uW8jOaRibZj3NvIfDOi20DtW6XvLNj-wktMf5Z6LBAy-lNtW9ryQ-Iwt6PwUVnjTgxhn5BLjf3ygan~Q-cqTJdVwx3MmXeTmY7hKRLe1Klu~~h2w9GBRwkiNIMfDggMBjCL68PSvqvgbZTAuXRqht1KvDIZnLwLvX6BJJizV5m3pva0791mHeqlmPZqmETwBe3~dWOljsP~GaE8WRDSLW11nMSBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corte Madera Town Council on Tuesday voted 5‑0 to introduce an ordinance implementing Assembly Bill 1778, the Marin Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program, which would bar anyone under 16 from operating a class 2 electric bicycle in town and require anyone riding a class 2 e‑bike to wear a helmet. The ordinance, if finalized, would take effect July 1, 2025, with a 60‑day warning and education period before citation enforcement begins.

Safety officials told the council the measure is intended to reduce injuries and enforce consistent rules across Marin County. \"Assembly Bill 1778 ... is really focusing on reducing the number of injuries sustained by that age group, as well as just safe operations, of class 2 e bikes,\" said Lieutenant Duenas, who oversees the traffic division for the Central Marin Police Authority. He cited Marin Public Health data showing higher accident rates among 10‑ to 15‑year‑olds.

The ordinance would adopt two main provisions from the state pilot: a local ban on class 2 e‑bike operation by people under 16, and a requirement that anyone operating a class 2 e‑bike wear a helmet. The bill requires a countywide public education campaign before enforcement and directs the Marin County Sheriff's Office to collect specified incident reports. The law is a temporary, countywide pilot scheduled to expire Jan. 1, 2029.

Council members and public speakers debated enforcement limits and education. Lieutenant Duenas said officers would normally use the new rule as a secondary offense — for example, after stopping a rider for running a stop sign — because police cannot routinely demand proof of age without probable cause. \"Adoption of 1778 allows us to use this as a tool, but we can't violate someone's civil rights and stop them to verify their age,\" he said. He also described the statutory limits on fines: citations must be preceded by 60 days of warnings and fines cannot exceed $25 under the Assembly bill.

Council members pressed law enforcement on the practicalities of educating young riders and how citations would be handled. Council member Andrews asked where the remedial bicycle safety courses required to void a citation would be held; Lieutenant Duenas said courses are available in Mill Valley and from the California Highway Patrol but registering for the class may cost more than the fine. He also noted the statute allows a violator to void a citation by completing a bicycle safety course and presenting proof of completion within 120 days.

Several public commenters and community groups backed the policy. Gwen Ferro, program director for Marin Safe Routes to Schools, said the ordinance gives parents \"a leg\" to confront students who say they feel peer pressure to ride class 2 bikes. David Bell, a resident, urged additional signage and educational outreach to address speed concerns on paths. Several speakers pressed for more on‑the‑ground enforcement visibility and school‑based education.

Police and council members also described enforcement constraints: Central Marin Police Authority says it has been proactive on education and enforcement but has limited on‑the‑ground personnel because some officers are in the academy or in field training. \"The challenge has been, even though we have been proactive ... 9 out of 10 times that juvenile or whoever's riding the bike flees,\" Lieutenant Duenas said, adding that pursuits are limited for officer and public safety.

The ordinance introduction drew unanimous support. Council member Andrews moved to introduce the ordinance; the council voted yes — Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas and Mayor O'Vasio — and the measure was placed on a future agenda for formal adoption.

Staff and law enforcement said they will coordinate with the county's planned public‑awareness campaign and the Marin County Sheriff's Office reporting required by the bill.

The council and presenters emphasized that the ordinance is one tool among education and enforcement efforts and will not eliminate all e‑bike safety problems on its own. Additional local measures — signage, school outreach and patrol visibility — were discussed as follow‑up steps.","The Town Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance implementing Assembly Bill 1778 that would bar people under 16 from operating class 2 electric bicycles in Corte Madera and require helmets for class 2 riders of any age, with a 60‑day warning period and education campaign before citations begin.","actionData","errors"]

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