Corte Madera Chronicles

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1 Corte Madera Chronicles December 1, 2017 IN THIS ISSUE this week pg. 2 What s Happening in Marin....Pg. 8 Agenda Center...Pg. 9 Town Calendar....Pg. 10 Quick Links Town Website Active Projects Maintaining Your Town Get Emergency Alerts Stay Informed Message from the Town Manager Dear Corte Madera Residents: As many of you might already be aware, during the past several weeks, Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) officers have been conducting increased traffic enforcement along the Tamalpais Drive corridor. They have made note of two common violations in our community: individuals driving over the speed limit and pedestrian violations. To address these two common violations, we must always keep in mind the following safety tips. As drivers, we should always slow down and remind ourselves that the speed limit is 30 miles per hour. Speed is a very important factor when it comes to driving and the safety of ourselves and our community. It affects our reaction time, the distance we need to come to a complete stop, the ability to avoid a crash and the effects from a collision. When it comes to pedestrians, drivers should always remember to watch for them. Pedestrians can come out of any intersection or crosswalk. For this reason, drivers should avoid distractions (texting, eating, grooming, phone calls and talking to passengers) and always remain aware of the surroundings in their vehicular path. As pedestrians, we must always remember to be as safe as possible. We should always use crosswalks, obey traffic signals and look in both directions before crossing the street. It is also important to remain alert at all times. Distractions like using cellular devices and wearing earphones are examples of activities that divert our attention from what surrounds us. Remember that being cautious and keeping our residents and community out of harm s way is very important. So the next time you are behind the wheel or simply walking down the street, remember this message and be sure to remind your friends and neighbors that Corte Madera asks to keep our Town safe and sound. Sincerely, Todd Cusimano Town Manager 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA Corte Madera Chronicles 1

2 Fire Preparedness Community Meeting Please join us for a presentation and community forum that will address the following topics: SPEAKERS: Central Marin Fire Department Fire - History, prevention, and response Police - Emergency notifications and evacuation procedures Marin OES - Emergency notification capabilities Marin Humane - How to handle pets in an emergency situation and disaster zone Central Marin Police Authority Marin Office of Emergency Services WHEN: Thursday, December 7, :00 7:30 PM WHERE: Corte Madera Community Center 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera Marin Humane Society Corte Madera Chronicles 2

3 The Corte Madera Firefighters Association, with the assistance of a generous grant from the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce, will be welcoming Santa Claus to town on Sunday, December 3, Santa will be riding the fire engine through town and passing out candy canes to all the girls and boys. Santa will begin on the east side of town at 3:00 p.m. The route will start with a visit to Harbor Drive and Yolo Street, then left onto Paradise Drive, left on Seawolf Passage, left on Golden Hind Passage, right on Pacific Queen Passage, left on Spindrift Passage, left on Diamond Head Passage, right on Golden Hind Passage, left on Paradise, right on Westward, right on Balclutha, left on Privateer, right on Prince Royal, right on Windward, left on Enterprise, left on Prince Royal, right on Endeavor, right on Granada, right on Estrada, left on El Camino, left on Paradise, left on Madera del Presidio, right on Meadow Creek, right on Parkview, left on Koch, left on Wildflower, right on Madera del Presidio (u-turn at end), right on Meadow Ridge (u-turn at end), right on Madera del Presidio. Santa will make his way to the west side of town at approximately 5:00 p.m. The route will begin at the fire station on the corner of Tamalpais and Pixley, then left on Redwood, left on Willow, left on Oakdale, left on Chapman, right on Manzanita, left on Sausalito, right on Tamalpais, right on Meadowsweet, left on Conow, left on Casa Buena, right on Madera, into the Corte Madera Town Center (one loop around), right on Madera, left on Council Crest, left on Tamal Vista, left on Sandpiper, right on Tamal Vista, right on Monona, left on Seminole, right on Mohawk, right on Lakeside, right on Apache, right on Birch, right on Hickory, left on Walnut, left on Baltimore, left on Pepper, left on Palm, right on Redwood, left on Tamalpais, and then back to the fire station for the engine and up to the north pole for Santa. Please stay on the sidewalk as the vehicles come by. Santa s helpers will bring the candy canes to you. For additional information, you may contact the Corte Madera Fire Department at THINGS FOR TEENS and TOYS FOR KIDS The Central Marin Police Authority, along with Central Marin Fire Department, The Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce and Corte Madera Lion's Club and the Village at Corte Madera present the 16th Annual Holiday Gift Collection "Things For Teens and Toys For Kids" Gifts may be dropped off at any of the following locations beginning Saturday, December 2nd until Sunday, December 17th, 2017: Central Marin Police Authority, 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur and 525 San Anselmo Ave, S.A. Central Marin Fire Department at Corte Madera Fire Station, 342 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera Central Marin Fire Department at Greenbrae Fire Station, 15 Barry Way, Larkspur There will also be a collection site at The Village Shopping Center in the center court, hosted by Central Marin Police, Central Marin Fire Personnel, Corte Madera Chamber and Corte Madera Lion s Club on: Saturdays and Sundays Dec 9, 10, 16, and 17 from 12 pm to 5 pm at center court. All items will be distributed to our local youth and children in Marin Health and Human Services. We are especially looking for items for older kids and teens. Some suggestions are movie passes, gift cards to music, book stores and clothing stores, or eating establishments. Monetary donations will be used to fill wish lists. Donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made out to LVFF Larkspur Volunteer Fire Foundation (tax exempt number ). Please write "gift drive" in memo section. For more information contact Officer Aaron Damm, Central Marin Police Authority, or adamm@centralmarinpolice.org, 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA Corte Madera Chronicles 3

4 Breakfast with Santa Do you love having pancakes for breakfast? If so, join the Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Department for Pancakes at the North Pole and enjoy a tasty breakfast with Santa. The breakfast will be held on Saturday December 9, 2017, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Corte Madera Community Center. The cost is $10 per person. To register click here or for more information, please call Kids Holiday Camp Let your kids explore their creativity this winter and join the Department of Parks and Recreation for their Kids Holiday Camp! Activities ranging from arts and crafts, cooking and projects and sports and games will provide fun and entertainment. Camp is open for grades TK-5th, December 26-Jan 5 (no class 01/01) 8am-6pm and is $47 a day. For more information please go to: or to register go to /call Corte Madera Chronicles 4

5 Citizen Police Academy Enrollment Now Open Applications are now being accepted for Central Marin Police Authority s Citizen Police Academy, with classes set to begin in February The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) starts Thursday, February 8, 2018 and meets once a week for ten consecutive weeks, ending on April 12th. Classes are held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CPA is free and open to adults age 18 and over who live or work in Larkspur, Corte Madera, or San Anselmo. CPA offers community members an inside look at law enforcement and the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their police department. The course is designed to provide an overview of the agency s function and operational procedures. In the weekly presentations by department personnel, students are introduced to a wide range of topics and learn about various areas of police work, including CSI, Detectives, Special Response Team, DUI investigation, and much more. Other highlights include a ride-along with a patrol officer and full tours of both our police stations, as well as the Marin County Sheriff s Communications Center. For more information, see the class flyer and the application form on our website at Class size is limited so applications should be submitted as soon as possible. The application deadline for this session is Friday, December 15, For questions about CPA, contact Administrative Assistant Zaneta Feleo at zfeleo@centralmarinpolice.org or Raising a Child with Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know On Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00PM, the Corte Madera Library will be hosting a discussion with Jeremy Peterman, PhD and Allison Danzig, PhD, of Marin Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Therapy. They will talk about the research and practical aspects of parenting a child with anxiety. Learn the difference between normal anxiety and clinical anxiety, tools for supporting children and for managing caregiver anxiety, and when to seek professional help. The discussion will take place at the Corte Madera Library located at 707 Meadowsweet Drive. For more information, please call or visit the library website by clicking here. Corte Madera Chronicles 5

6 Snowing at the Library The Corte Madera Library invites you to drop by for some crafting fun. Transform simple paper bags into amazing stars and snowflakes. This event is for families and children school age and up. It takes place on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11AM to 1PM at the Corte Madera Library located at 707 Meadowsweet Drive. For more information, please call or visit the library website by clicking here. Kid s Club One Warm Coat Drive and Toasty Toes Drive The Town of Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Department is having the One Warm Coat Drive and Toasty Toes Drive beginning November 16th through December 21st. Donate new, warm socks or your gently used or new coats at the Corte Madera Community Center located at 498 Tamalpais Drive. The drop-off hours are from 8:00AM to 4:30PM from Monday to Friday Give the gift of warmth to those living out in the cold. For more information, call or click here. Corte Madera Chronicles 6

7 FREE Gift Wrapping and Santa Photos at Town Center Corte Madera The Third Wednesday Speaker Series Invites you to celebrate the season with refreshments, festivities and holiday cheer. Come learn about the plans for Corte Madera s future intergenerational center. The event takes place Wednesday, December 20th from 1PM to 2:30PM at the CMPA Community Room located at 250 Doherty Drive in Larkspur. For more information, please call To view the event flyer, click here. To visit the Age-Friendly Corte Madera website, click here. Corte Madera Chronicles 7

8 What s Happening in Marin Making Ends Meet in Marin Marin Communications Forum and North Bay Leadership Council are hosting a public forum called "Making Ends Meet in Marin." This forum is sponsored by First 5 Marin. Cynthia Murray President & CEO of the North Bay Leadership Council will offer the opening remarks for this forum. Robert Eyler, PhD chief economist for the Marin Economic Forum, will make a presentation about the struggle between wages and the high cost of housing and child care in Marin-- and what it takes for a family to be "self-sufficient" in Marin County. Robin Sternberg the new CEO of the Marin Economic Forum, will offer the closing remarks. This is a FREE event. Coffee, tea and breakfast snack will be available at 8:30AM. The event will begin at 9AM and will proceed until 10:30AM on Monday, December 4th at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Fadelli at First 5 Marin by calling or Michelle@First5Marin.org. Mill Valley WinterFest Happy Birthday Walt! Mill Valley is having its annual holiday celebration on Sunday, December 3rd from 11AM to 5PM at the Downtown Plaza in Mill Valley. They will be featuring an awesome snow sledding hill, a visit from Santa in an antique fire truck, a full day f live entertainment and music, children s activities, amazing local food and a Tree Lighting Ceremony. For more information on this event, please click here. On Monday, December 4, The Walt Disney Family Museum will offer FREE admission in honor of Walt s birthday. To commemorate this special occasion, the museum will host a number of exciting activities throughout the day that highlight Walt s life, work, and legacy. Free admission includes access to main galleries, Home for the Holidays at Carolwood and Looking Inward: Painting a Journey. The museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio, San Francisco Hours are 10AM to 6PM with the last entry at 4:45PM For more information, call Corte Madera Chronicles 8

9 Corte Madera Agenda Center To view current agendas and minutes for all boards, commissions, and committees, please click on the following links: 1. View Most Recent Town Council Agenda 2. View Town Council Meeting Minutes 3. View Video Archive of Town Council and Planning Commission Meetings 4. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Agendas and Minutes 5. Flood Control Board Agendas and Minutes 6. Parks and Recreation Commission Agendas and Minutes 7. Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes 8. Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Agendas and Minutes Please note: The agenda for the December 19, 2017 Town Council meeting will include a Study Session regarding potential updates to the Town s Noise Ordinance and leaf blower regulations. You are invited to attend the meeting to share your thoughts and concerns with the Town Council. No decisions will be made at this meeting, it is expected that the Council will provide direction to staff and any requested updates will be brought back to the Town Council for consideration at a later date. If you would like to provide comments and cannot appear at the meeting to speak in person, please forward your comments to Town Clerk Rebecca Vaughn at: rvaughn@tcmmail.org (prior to 4pm on the day of the meeting) and they will be made available to the Council and to the public at the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk at (415) Corte Madera Chronicles 9

10 Corte Madera Calendar of Events Date Time Event Location & Contact Info Tuesday, December 5th 6:30 PM Town Council Meeting 300 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA Agenda Center For more calendar details click here. To watch the Town Council and Planning Commission meeting videos, please visit our YouTube channel by clicking here. Please note that in order to receive notifications when the videos are uploaded, you must click subscribe. Contact Us: Town of Corte Madera 300 Tamalpais Dr. Corte Madera, CA Town Hall Administration: Open Hours for Town Departments: Administration & Finance: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Building, Planning, Public Works/Engineering & Sanitary District No. 2: Monday-Thursday 8am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm, Closed to the public on Fridays Parks and Recreation: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Closed to the public on Fridays Corte Madera Chronicles