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May 13, 2022

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In This Issue:

A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY: May is Asian/Pacific American & Jewish American Heritage Month 


Learn how Asian/Pacific Americans and Jewish Americans heritages became proclaimed in the month of May and about their contributions to American culture, history, military, science, government, and more. Each Friday in May we will share a brief history lesson tied to each heritage on this proclaimed month. 
 

How was Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Proclaimed?
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month originated with Congress. From 1977 to 1991, the Nation celebrated "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week" (the first 10 days of May) through annual Presidential Proclamations. Then in 1992, Congress passed a law which annually designated the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The term Asian/Pacific American encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

A Brief History Lesson About Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Japanese internment camps were established during World War II by President Franklin D. Roosevelt through his Executive Order 9066 with the intention of preventing espionage in America. From 1942 to 1945, it was the policy of the U.S. government that people of Japanese descent, including those who were U.S. citizens, would be incarcerated in isolated camps. Executive Order 9066 affected the lives of about 120,000 people—the majority of whom were American citizens.
 
To read more on this story from History, please click here. To learn more about Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, please click here. 


How was Jewish American Heritage Month Proclaimed?
In 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month. This was a result of a concerted effort by American Jewish leaders to introduce resolutions in both the U.S. Senate and the House urging the President to proclaim a month specifically recognizing Jews in America and their contributions to the United States. The month of May was chosen due to the highly successful celebration of the 350th Anniversary of American Jewish History in May 2004, which was organized by the Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History. 

A Brief History Lesson About Jewish American Heritage
At some point in time, most people have heard the name Anne Frank. While some may not know the full story behind the name, it's important to learn about the contributions to human history that comes from the name Anne Frank. 

Anne Frank was born Annelies Marie Frank in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 12, 1929, to Edith Hollander Frank (1900-45) and Otto Frank (1889-1980), a prosperous businessman. Less than four years later, in January 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany and he and his Nazi government instituted a series of measures aimed at persecuting Germany’s Jewish citizens.

By the fall of 1933, Otto Frank moved to Amsterdam, where he established a small company that produced a gelling substance used to make jam. Anne joined her parents and sister Margot (1926-45) in the Dutch capital in February 1934.In May 1940, the Germans, who had entered World War II in September of the previous year, invaded the Netherlands and quickly made life increasingly restrictive and dangerous for Jewish people there. Between the summer of 1942 and September 1944, the Nazis and their Dutch collaborators deported more than 100,000 Jews in Holland to extermination camps during the Holocaust.

Around that time, Margot Frank received a letter ordering her to report to a work camp in Germany in July 1942. Anne Frank’s family went into hiding in an attic apartment behind Otto Frank’s business. In an effort to avoid detection, the family left a false trail suggesting they’d fled to Switzerland.

A week after they had gone into hiding, the Franks were joined by Otto’s business associate Hermann van Pels (1898-1944), along with his wife Auguste (1900-45) and their son Peter (1926-45), who were also Jewish. In November 1942, the Franks and Van Pels were joined by Fritz Pfeffer (1889-1944), Miep Gies’ Jewish dentist. Life for the eight people in the small apartment, which Anne Frank referred to as the Secret Annex, was quite difficult. The group lived in constant fear of being discovered and could never go outside. Anne passed the time by writing her observations and feelings in a diary she had received for her 13th birthday. 

On August 4, 1944, after 25 months in hiding, Anne Frank and the seven others in the Secret Annex were discovered by the Gestapo, the German secret state police, who had learned about the hiding place from an anonymous tipster. Anne and Margot Frank were sent to Bergen-Belsen, a concentration camp in northern Germany. In February 1945, the Frank sisters died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen; their bodies were thrown into a mass grave. Several weeks later, on April 15, 1945, British forces liberated the camp. Anne Frank’s father was the only member of the group to survive; he was liberated from Auschwitz, an extermination and concentration camp complex in German-occupied Poland, by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945.

When Otto Frank returned to Amsterdam, he was provided with several notebooks that contained Anne's writings. He knew that Anne wanted to become an author or journalist, and had hoped her wartime writings would one day be published. Otto Frank helped compile his daughter's work into a manuscript that was published in the Netherlands in 1947 and eventually published in America in 1952. The manuscript then became sold as "The Diary of a Young Girl" and went on to sell tens of millions of copies worldwide. Anne Frank's diary has been labeled a testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. 

To learn more about Anne Frank and her contributions to our history, please click here to read the article the above information was taken from. To read more about Jewish American Heritage Month, click here. 

Upcoming Public Hearing- Inclusionary Housing Policies - May 17, 2022


The Town Council will hold a public hearing on May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm for the consideration of a proposed ordinance amendment related to the Town’s inclusionary housing policies. The ordinance amendment includes a variety of changes to the Town’s existing inclusionary requirements. 

Inclusionary housing, also known as inclusionary zoning, refers to the range of policies and practices that mandate or provide incentives for the inclusion of affordable housing units in new residential developments. Inclusionary zoning is a tool that cities and counties can use to increase the supply and funding for affordable housing within their communities. 

Please visit the Town's website by clicking here to learn how to participate in the Town Council meeting on May 17, 2022. This meeting will be held in person at the interim Town Council Chambers located at 240 Tamal Vista Blvd., Suite 108. There is also an option for remote participation via Zoom Videoconference/Teleconference.
 

Senior Stroll: Celebrating 50 Years- May 18, 2022


Celebrate Marin County Open Space District's 50th Anniversary with a stroll through conservation history! The area known as Northridge, now encompasses four Marin County Open Space Preserves. Marin Conservation League initiated a drive in 1969 that would take more than 25 years and thousands of volunteers in Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Kent Woodlands to acquire lands, parcel by parcel, for the public. Along the way, MCL kicked off the successful campaign that resulted in the formation of the Marin County Open Space District in 1972. MCL's Nona Dennis will share some of this history as we enjoy a beautiful spring walk along with this level, well-maintained fire road.

Please: no pets (except service animals). Remember to bring binoculars if you have them. Adverse weather may cancel. Check the calendar or call (415) 473-6086 after 8 AM on the day of the event to hear a recorded message if canceled.

Registration is not required. Save time on the day of the event by signing in now. For more information, contact Naturalist Shannon.

Location:     Camino Alto Preserve

Directions:   
  • Meet at the trailhead on Escalon Fire Road in Mill Valley.
  • From Hwy 101 in Mill Valley, take the Tiburon Blvd/E Blithedale Ave exit west on E Blithedale Ave 0.7 miles.
  • Turn right onto Camino Alto 0.8 mi, left onto Overhill, and stay to the right to remain on Overhill.
  • Turn right on Escalon Dr and follow to the end.

Community Foundation Announces the 2022 Summer Concert Lineup

The Corte Madera Community Foundation has released the lineup for this year's Summer Concert Series.  Summer concerts being on June 12, 2022 with "The Coffis Brothers."  The Coffis Brothers are pure roots rock, focused on melody, harmony, rhythm and mood. There are echoes of The Byrds, Tom Petty and The Jayhawks, and from years of touring, they have honed their sound into shimmering, high-energy rock and roll. The summer concert series continues each week through the end of August offering a variety of music and performers for your enjoyment.  All summer concerts will be held in the Piccolo Pavilion at Menke Park between the hours of 5 PM to 6:30 PM.  We look forward to seeing you at the first summer concert. To view the complete list of entertainers and performers for the upcoming Summer Concert Series, please click here.   
 
A preview of Junes performers are detailed below:
 
 

Town Hall Project to Commence by the End of the May 


The Town of Corte Madera is pleased to announce that Alten Construction Inc., our contractor who was awarded the contract to rebuild our Town Hall Facilities, will mobilize their construction crew before the end of this month.  We are excited to see construction fencing installed during the initial mobilization, followed by the demolition of the old Town Hall. The Town intends to provide updates to the community on this project as it moves through the phases of demolition and construction.  More to follow in the coming weeks on this exciting project. 

Marin County DA Coordinates Gun Buyback Program - June 4, 2022


The 2022 Gun Buyback Program is being coordinated through the Marin County District Attorney's Office in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, the Marin County Board of Supervisors, and local City Councils. With your support we are hopeful that the 2022 program will be as successful as the previous events where hundreds of firearms and a large volume of ammunition were collected and destroyed.

This event will take place on Saturday, June 4th, between 9 AM to 1 PM at the Marin County Sheriff’s Office parking lot (1600 Los Gamos Drive). Firearm drop-offs will be completely anonymous with no questions asked. Handguns, rifles, and shotguns turned in will receive $100 as part of the program. Assault weapons turned in will receive $200 as part of the program. All firearms are required to be functional, unloaded, and and secured in the trunk of vehicles. Boxed ammo will also be accepted during the event.
 

Community Conversation on Short-Term Rentals- June 8, 2022


Join us for a Community Conversation about Short-Term Rentals Corte Madera:

Short-term rentals (Air BnB, Vrbo, etc.) of homes are happening in Corte Madera.  Should they be allowed?  How should they be regulated?  Please join us for a community conversation hosted by the Town of Corte Madera on this important topic. Speakers will include Adam Wolff, Director of Planning and Building, and planning consultant Bob Brown.

Meeting Agenda

1.    Introduction/Setting the Stage
2.    Status of Short-Term Rentals in Corte Madera
3.    Policy options for regulating STR, with Marin examples
4.    Survey of community priorities (real-time polling)
5.    Discussion and survey of regulatory options (real-time polling)
6.    Next steps

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Electric Vehicle Myths & Facts on Going EV

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The EPA deals with six common misconceptions about electric vehicles on their website:
Let’s look at Myth 2 - EVs Don’t Have Enough Range - more closely here:
  • Fifty electric vehicle models priced under $60,000 (including destination charge) have estimated ranges between 210 and 358 miles. Note that these EVs, except those from Tesla and General Motors, qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 against income tax owed.
  • Visit www.insideevs.com to see a variety of vehicle prices and ranges. Disclaimer: InsideEVs is a commercial site that aggregates manufacturer and EPA data and provides links to EV sellers.
  • This EPA website provides a vehicle equivalent MPG comparison page:  https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evsbs.shtml
  • Click here to see a list of EV models priced below $60,000, sorted by price with ranges. Prices include destination charge and range source is EPA unless otherwise noted.
 
Dump the Pump! Visit goevmarin.org and pledge to go electric!
 
Most of Corte Madera’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation-related sources – most of that from cars and SUVs. Electrifying your ride is the single most effective way to reduce your CO2 emissions. 
 
 
Upcoming Area Electric Vehicle Events
 

May 17, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
EV 101: Electrify Your Ride Webinar
Zoom
We’ll review available electric vehicles, charging at home and on the road, incentives, total cost of ownership, and hear from EV owners what they love most about driving electric. This webinar is sponsored by the City of Palo Alto Utilities.
THU26

May 26, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
EV 102 – New EV Owner Workshop
Zoom
Congratulations on your new EV! We realize that making the switch to electric offers some new opportunities and you may have some questions. Sponsored by Marin County jurisdictions.
June 2022
 

Save the Date: Corte Madera Lions- Classic & EV Car Show- September 10, 2022


The Corte Madera Lions are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Corte Madera Lions Classic & EV Car Show.  This event will be held on September 10, 2022 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Village Shopping center.  Come join in the festivities showcasing Classic Cars, Vintage Motorcycles, and the latest Electric Vehicles (EVs) from local dealers. More details are contained in the announcement flyer depicted below.

Blood Drive at the Community Center on May 24, 2022


Central Marin Fire, Kentfield Fire, Vitalant, in partnership with the Town of Corte Madera's Park and Rec Department, have announced an upcoming Blood Drive in Corte Madera. The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 from 12:00PM to 6:00 PM  at the Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Drive. Blood drive production nationwide remains scarce resulting in the current critical and continuing shortage of lifesaving blood. Accordingly, if you are eligible to do so, please seriously consider donating at the upcoming Blood Drive. Now is the time to make your appointment to donate if you have not already done so. Click here to sign up to donate blood and potentially save a life.
 

Paradise Drive Complete Streets Virtual Workshop - May 25, 2022 


The Town of Corte Madera has initiated design services for multi-modal improvements in the form of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the approximately 1,700 foot long section of Paradise Drive from Westward Drive to the Town limit east of Robin Drive.  In general, these improvements are expected to include sidewalks, shared use paths, bike lanes and/or similar on-street bicycle amenities. Additionally, the project will consider adaptation measures in anticipation of sea level rise. The Town had previously hosted two introductory public workshops in November 2021 to introduce the project to the community by discussing project goals, challenges, and opportunities. This was then followed by a presentation and discussion with the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory (BPAC) committee in January of 2022. 

To further develop the project, the Town will now be hosting another public workshop to share conceptual design alternatives informed by prior public input and will solicit additional community feedback on the conceptual design. In particular, the project team will present various options relating to; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; parking, no-parking and/or vehicle queuing; and adaptation measures to potentially raise the road in consideration of future sea level rise. 

A virtual public workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 5:30PM to 7PM. Join us via Zoom. The meeting link will be published on our public page where you can also find more information on this project. The May 25, 2022 public workshop marks the Town's fourth public engagement opportunity. We look forward to seeing our community members on May 25th, and engaging in thoughtful discussion on this important project.

To view the project webpage, click here.  

Sanitary District #2 Reminder: Do Not Flush Unused Medication Down the Toilet


It's important to properly dispose of unused or expired medication. Flushing medication down the toilet harms the environment. Your medication can pollute our waters and contaminate our wetlands. The best way to dispose of unused or expired medicines is to drop off the medicine at a drug take back location. Visit rxsafemarin.org to find a location near you. Click on the image above to watch the educational video on this topic. For an informational video related to the impact of flushable wipes into our sewer system, please click here to watch the three minute video. To learn more about ways to protect our environment, please click here.

Updates from Parks and Recreation


Upcoming (in-person) Events:
  • Friday, May 13 (TONIGHT) - Family Dance Party, Town Park (FREE)
  • Friday, May 20- Prom for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (Volunteers Wanted)
  • Tuesday May 24- Blood Drive @ Community Center.  (Make an Appointment)
 
Friday Night:  Outdoor Dance Party
 
Outdoor Family Dance Party in Town Park on Friday May 13, 2022
Celebrate the return of in-person events and enjoy a fun family evening in the park with great music and activities hosted by Parks & Rec and DJ Carlos.
 

 
 
Volunteers Wanted for the May 20th Prom for Adults with Developmental Disabilities!
Come dressed up to dance, or work the snack bar, selfie station, art station, play balloon volleyball, help set-up & clean up. Socialize by being inclusive- we will teach you how! Adult & High School volunteers wanted. See details & sign up here. Questions? Email: eduggan@tcmmail.org

Blood Drive:  Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Community Center:
Blood drive production nationwide has been, and is being, decimated by the weather and the current wildfire-like spread of COVID variants, resulting in the current critical and continuing shortage of lifesaving blood. Accordingly, if you are eligible to do so, please seriously consider donating on Tuesday, May 24 at the Community Center! Make an Appointment. If you have difficulties making an appointment, please contact Erik Humber with CMFD at humlaw@pacbell.net  or 415-479-7890 to get set up.
 


Summer Activity Guide is HERE!  All residents should have received a copy of the Summer Activity Guide in the mail this week.  Please notify the post office if your issue hasn't arrived or is missing. We have copies at the Community Center and  online here.
  
 
Fall Soccer Registration!
Join the Corte Madera Football Club for a fun season of fall soccer. Practice and games schedules (dates, times, and locations) will vary and are TBD. The general season is 8/22-10/29. 

Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center

The mission of the Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center (AFIC) is to enrich the lives of people of all ages through quality programs incorporating intergenerational and multi-generational participation. A primary goal of such activities is to provide social opportunities for the older adult to prevent isolation and promote healthy aging.

AFIC Vision
Older Adults: Reduce isolation and promote healthy aging, by providing social, fitness and lifelong learning opportunities.
Children: Gain a better understanding of the aging process and create lasting values and new relationships through intergenerational activities. 

The AFIC features programs in art, games, yoga,  literature, and technology.  Visit their website to learn more.  You can click here to subscribe to their weekly newsletter (and you can view current and previous newsletters with upcoming class information here).  

News and Updates from the County of Marin. 

  • For daily status updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Health and Human Services Coronavirus page. 
  • Spread the word: How your friends and family can receive these updates: Text "MARIN COVID" to 468311 to receive text message notifications or subscribe online to receive email notifications 

Upcoming Town Meetings & Agenda Item Info.

 
The Town of Corte Madera has transitioned all of its Public Meetings (Town Council, Commission & Board Meetings) to a hybrid format. Come join us in person in our new Council Chambers located at 240 Tamal Vista Blvd, Suite 108, or login to our meetings from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. We kindly ask for your patience as we implement our new technology-based hybrid public meeting process. Click here for information on how to attend these public meetings. Upcoming meetings are listed below. 


Town Council Regular Meeting: 
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM 
To view meeting agenda, please click here.

Sanitary District No. 2 Board Meeting: 
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:45 PM, or upon conclusion of the Town Council meeting, whichever is later.
To view meeting agenda, please click here.

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