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Corte Madera council adopts 2025 work plan; adds consideration for vegetation management funding and storage improvements
Summary
Council accepted the town’s 2025 work plan with direction to staff to include consideration of Corte Madera–specific vegetation management financing and programs and to continue exploring storage and facilities improvements.
The Corte Madera Town Council accepted the town’s 2025 work plan on Feb. 4 and added direction for staff to consider additional, Corte Madera‑specific vegetation management funding and programs and to continue exploring improvements to public‑works and parks storage facilities.
Staff presented a recap of a Jan. 23 strategic planning workshop and described the draft work plan as a living document that will be implemented through the annual work plan process; staff said they will report back to council in July–August 2025 on progress.
Nut graf: Council members emphasized disaster preparedness—particularly vegetation management and home hardening—equitable distribution of parks investments, and operational issues such as storage for seasonal equipment; the council asked staff to study funding options and program design and to return with recommendations that could be considered during the budget cycle.
Council and staff discussion focused on vegetation management funding allocated in prior years and whether the town should restore or expand funding for brush clearing and home‑hardening assistance. Council Member Fred and others noted the town’s 2021 vegetation management spending and that the 2024–25 budget figure appeared lower, prompting a request for staff to provide background and options.
The council added specific language to the work plan to "consider additional financial resources and programs for Corte Madera‑specific vegetation management," and asked staff to coordinate with the fire agency and MWPA (Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority) in framing program and budget options. Council also directed staff to continue an exploration of storage‑area improvements and potential solutions for existing town storage locations used by parks and public‑works crews.
Public comment included a request from a Parks and Recreation commissioner that Cove Park improvements—rehabilitating picnic seating adjacent to the East‑side Cove parking lot and improving pathway connections to the school blacktop—be prioritized or considered before adding other new park projects.
Action: A motion to accept the work plan with modifications carried on a roll call vote (unanimous in recorded roll call). Staff said they will incorporate the new direction into the document and pursue follow‑up analysis during budget season.
Ending: Council asked staff to return with implementation options, budget implications and timelines for vegetation management programs and storage‑improvement options during the upcoming budget discussions and at a July–August update.
