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Votes at a glance: Corte Madera council approves Chamber support, appoints Climate Action Committee member and forms finance advisory committee
Summary
At its Feb. 16 meeting the Corte Madera Town Council approved a $50,000 allocation to the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, unanimously appointed Sarah d'Alexander to the Climate Action Committee for a term through 6/30/2026, and created a Finance Advisory Committee. The consent calendar also passed.
The Corte Madera Town Council on Feb. 16 recorded several formal actions during its regular meeting: approval of the consent calendar, authorization of funds for the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, the appointment of a Climate Action Committee member and creation of a standing Finance Advisory Committee.
Consent calendar: The council approved consent items 5a–5f by roll call. Council members Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas and Mayor Ravazio all voted “yes.”
Corte Madera Chamber support: By resolution (listed in the staff report as Resolution No. 7/2025), the council authorized the town manager to allocate up to $50,000 to the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2025 expenses, including support for the 2025 Independence Day parade, rent for office space and operational support. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote with all five council members recorded as “yes.” The staff report recommended splitting the allocation: $25,000 from the current fiscal year discretionary funds and up to $25,000 subject to budgeting in FY 2025–26. Julie Kritzberger and Stan Hoffman of the chamber spoke in support of the request.
Climate Action Committee appointment: The council appointed Sarah d'Alexander to fill a vacancy on the Climate Action Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026 (the expiration date was corrected on the record). d'Alexander described her background in sustainability program management and community engagement; the council voted unanimously to appoint her. A roll call recorded five “yes” votes.
Finance Advisory Committee: The council adopted a resolution creating a standing Finance Advisory Committee to advise the council and the town’s Sanitary District No. 2 on fiscal policy, investment and financing strategies and other matters related to long‑term fiscal health. The committee will be composed of up to five residents with financial or governmental expertise; terms will be staggered (initial one‑ and two‑year appointments). The resolution specifies that the committee will advise on matters “as determined by the town manager or as directed by the town council.” The motion to create the committee passed by roll call.
Motion to extend meeting time: Council approved a motion to extend the meeting past its scheduled end (roll call vote recorded as unanimous).
No additional formal purchase or contract award decisions were recorded for the employee‑housing item; the council directed staff to continue program development and to return with a financial analysis.
Votes (roll‑call summary): - Consent calendar (items 5a–5f): Yes — Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas, Mayor Ravazio (motion carries). - Resolution No. 7/2025 (up to $50,000 to the Chamber of Commerce): Yes — Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas, Mayor Ravazio (motion carries). - Appointment: Sarah d'Alexander to Climate Action Committee (term through 06/30/2026): Yes — Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas, Mayor Ravazio (motion carries). - Resolution creating Finance Advisory Committee: Yes — Andrews, Beckman, Casiza, Vice Mayor Thomas, Mayor Ravazio (motion carries).
The council’s actions were recorded on the meeting record and reflected in roll‑call votes taken at the time each motion passed.
