Corte Madera Chronicles

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1 Corte Madera Chronicles November 17, 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Announcements from CMPA....Pg. 3 PG&E: Know Your Overhead Lines.....Pg. 4 What s Happening in Town this week pg. 5 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: I wanted to share my observations about our Town s planning process that we have all worked so hard to improve. I attended the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday evening and observed the Public Hearing on the Restoration Hardware (RH) project. At the conclusion of the meeting, after thoroughly reviewing and discussing input received from the public, Town staff, Macerich and RH, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the project to the Town Council for further consideration and approval. I wanted to let the community know that I am proud of the manner in which the project review process has been carried out; going back to late 2015 when public discussions regarding the lease of the gravel lot first began, through numerous public meetings, an informative and frequently updated project information webpage, public outreach via multiple platforms and open communication between the public, the project applicants and planning staff. I am particularly impressed with several aspects of this process as I have observed it: the thoughtful input received from the community regarding the size of the project, the location, the design and parking; how RH and Macerich synthesized the feedback they have received throughout the process and adapted their proposal to address those concerns; and finally, with the Planning Commission s thorough consideration and discussion of the input they received from both the public and the applicants. On all sides, I feel that this has been an open and transparent process to date. The next step will be a Public Hearing at the December 5 Town Council meeting. I encourage you to continue to stay involved and make your voices heard. To that end, public comment regarding this project can be sent to Senior Planner Phil Boyle at pboyle@tcmmail.org or you can call the Planning Department at with any questions regarding this project. An archive of information related to this project can be found here. If you wish to watch the video recording of the Public Hearing held on November 14th, please click here. I look forward to having you all back on December 5th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Sincerely, Todd Cusimano Town Manager 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA Corte Madera Chronicles 1

2 Corte Madera Cares A FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF THE SONOMA / NAPA / MENDOCINO FIRESTORMS ONGOING UNTIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2017 Background: Corte Madera Cares provides an opportunity for Corte Madera residents and businesses to help meet the immediate needs of our neighbors to the north in the wake of the recent devastating firestorms. Many residents have asked, How can we help? This effort will provide our community the opportunity to provide assistance to the thousands of displaced homeowners and businesses in the North Bay. 100% of proceeds will go directly to those most in need, allowing your generous contributions to have maximum impact in the affected communities. How to Donate: Donations by check can be mailed to the Corte Madera Community Foundation at P.O. Box 7109 Corte Madera, CA 94976, or to Corte Madera Town Hall, located at 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA Donors should make a note in the Memo line on their check that the donation is for Corte Madera Cares and make the check payable to Corte Madera Community Foundation (tax ID# ). Donations by credit card can be made through PayPal to the Corte Madera Community Foundation, or you can type cmcfoundation@comcast.net on the PayPal website, with the designation for Corte Madera Cares shown on the donation screen. If you are interested in displaying a collection jar at your place of business, please contact the Town Hall Administrative Office at Donations of gift cards are encouraged and will be distributed through the Petaluma Mothers Club directly to evacuees. Suggested gift cards include: major national department stores, gas stations, grocery stores. Gift cards can be mailed, or brought directly to, the Town Hall Administrative Office located at 300 Tamalpais Drive in Corte Madera. Contributions will be accepted through Friday, December 1, 2017 Questions: Please contact the Town Hall Administrative office at with any questions regarding this fundraising effort. Corte Madera Chronicles 2

3 Central Marin Police Authority Announcements 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 ridealong 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 **************************************************** facial hair in support of the cause. Movember is Men s Health Month Last month Central Marin Police officers proudly wore pink shoulder patches in support of breast cancer awareness and treatment. This month the focus is on men s health issues and officers will be wearing a blue ribbon and some additional This year for the first time, Central Marin Police Authority is participating in Movember, also known as No Shave November. Movember is an annual international campaign with the goal of changing the face of men s health. Movember promotes growing facial hair in order to raise awareness and bring a focus to men s health issues, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men s mental health and suicide prevention. CMPA s designated charity for the Movember fund raiser is the Marin Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group. This not-for-profit group just marked its 25th year and has supported over 1400 men as they go through diagnosis and treatment. The group meets every week, ensuring that no man will have to wait more than seven days to receive support and information at one of the most challenging times in his life. The meetings are held at Marin General Hospital and have 20 to 30 men at every session. The group also does education and outreach, promoting awareness and providing resources and literature at events such as senior fairs and fundraising walks. The public is invited to join us in supporting the Movember cause. Donations of any amount are welcome and 100% of all funds collected will go directly to Marin Prostate Cancer Information & Support Group. Donations can be made by cash or check and dropped off at either of our stations. Checks should be payable to Central Marin Police Officers Association with Movember noted. Donations can also be mailed to: Central Marin Police Authority Movember Fundraiser 250 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA Corte Madera Chronicles 3

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6 What s Happening in Town 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 What s Happening in Town Coexisting with Coyotes Wednesday, November 29 th 7:00-9:00pm Central Marin Police Authority Community Room 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur Please join us for an educational forum about coexisting with coyotes, highlighting the partnership between Project Coyote, Marin Humane, and Marin County Parks. These agencies came together and created the Marin Coyote Coalition to help coordinate the ways in which all of our local agencies respond to concerns about coyotes. One of the most important elements of this coalition has been educating residents about properly coexisting with coyotes. We will have a panel of experts available to answer questions and address your concerns. The panel includes: Captain Cindy Machado, Director of animal Services with Marin Humane David Herlocker, Interpretive Naturalist with Marin Open Space Keli Hendricks, Project Coyote John Krause, Wildlife Biologist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife For more information please contact Captain Cindy Machado at (415) Corte Madera Chronicles 7

8 What s Happening in Marin Kokoro Healing & Empowerment Program One of Marin County Parks Measure A-funded community grantees, the Marin City Community Services District, is putting on free programming at the new George Rocky Graham Park in Marin City to engage local communities in the use and enjoyment of these park facilities. You are invited to come out for an evening of Kokoro, an alternative and exercise program every Tuesday at 6:00pm. The program has collective elements of Pilates/Yoga/Kaju Cardio/Meditation. This program will instill Relaxation/Rejuvenation/ Revitalization! In case of rain, the program will be moved to the MCCSD Senior Center. Questions: Contact Instructor 6th Degree Sifu Donna Ramos at (707) or the Marin City Center at (415) Birds of Abbotts Lagoon Take advantage of the outer reaches of the county to enjoy the numerous species of birds that are found along the coast this time of year; some are migrating to southern destinations, some will stay for the winter, and some are local residents. This is a great place to see raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl that aren t as prevalent in other parts of Marin. Remember to bring binoculars, if you have them. This walk is for ages 18 and up. They request that no pets (except service animals) attend. Rain may cancel. If questionable weather, call (415) after 8am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. This is an interpretive walk taking place on Sunday, November 19th from 10AM to 2PM at the Abbotts Lagoon parking lot. From highway 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 20.4 miles to Olema. Turn right onto Hwy 1 and go 2 miles. Turn left onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd and go 6.4 miles. Turn right at Pierce Point Rd and go 3.4 miles, the trailhead is on the left. 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 Corte Madera Chronicles 9

10 Corte Madera Calendar of Events Date Time Event Location & Contact Info Thursday, November 23rd All Day Town Hall Closed. Happy Thanksgiving Day!!! 300 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA Friday, November 24th All Day Town Hall Closed for holiday. 300 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA 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