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Planning commission hears updates on economic plan, tobacco ordinance and budget changes
Summary
Commissioners reported on a recent Town Council meeting that authorized work on an economic strategic plan, began consideration of a tobacco sale prohibition ordinance, and adopted budget adjustments tied to sales‑tax trends and paramedic JPA costs; staff also previewed commercial code modernization workshops.
Commissioners used the latter portion of the meeting to report on a recent Town Council session. Staff (Amy Ly) described the council's authorization of a contract to create an economic strategic plan that will combine urban design and economic analysis and explore financing mechanisms for streetscape and business‑district improvements. The town will conduct outreach on priorities and potential financing tools.
The council also spent extended time on a proposed ordinance to prohibit the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in Corte Madera; staff said the item drew heavy public comment and that the council intends to prepare and consider a draft ordinance later in the year.
On municipal finance, staff explained budget changes driven by lower sales‑tax receipts and an increase in the Ross Valley paramedic authority joint‑power‑agreement costs; despite adjustments staff said the town's overall fiscal position remains healthy.
Staff reminded commissioners of forthcoming community workshops on commercial code modernization and an impact‑fee update for traffic and parks, and commissioners approved meeting minutes before adjourning.
