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April 15, 2022

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In This Issue:

Initiate Change- Join a Board, Committee or Commission in Corte Madera


The Corte Madera Town Council is requesting applications from Corte Madera citizens who may be interested in serving on any of the following Town Boards, Commissions or Committees:
  • Planning Commission
  • Parks and Recreation Commission (including Youth Commissioner)
  • Flood Control Board
  • Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Climate Action Committee
  • Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee
  • Town Representative to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Abatement District.  
With few exceptions, all Corte Madera residents who are registered voters in the Town are eligible to apply for appointment. Applicants for the Youth Commissioner seat must be high school students age 18 or younger, or entering high school in the Fall of 2022. 

Click here to view the Public Notice and here to view the Parks and Recreation Youth Commissioner flyer. Applications are due by Monday, April 18, 2022. To download the application, click here. For more information, call 415-927-5085.

Celebrate Spring- Electrify Your Ride! 

 

Most of Corte Madera’s GHG emissions (68%) 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. 

Listen to what Bay Area EV owners are saying here.

This week we are highlighting these events sponsored by Ride & Drive Clean Bay Area supporting EV and E-Bike adoption. Be sure to put them on your calendar:

Tuesday April 19 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
EV Car Show – Novato
Sports Basement 100 Vintage Way, Novato, CA
EV Car Show See electric vehicles and e-bikes, meet owners, ask questions — live and in-person!

Tuesday April 19 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
How to Save Money With An EV
Zoom
Join EV and Ebike experts to learn the basics of how you can make the switch from a gas car to an EV or Ebike. Covers the benefits of EVs, total cost of ownership, incentives, current and coming EVs, and charging at home and on the road. In this webinar, we’ll do a deep dive on both standard incentives and additional incentives that may be available if your income qualifies. In Spanish and English. Sponsored by Marin County jurisdictions.

April 20 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
EV 101: Electrify Your Ride Webinar
Zoom
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.

April 24 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
EV Car Show!
Mill Valley Middle School 425 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA

See electric vehicles and Ebikes, meet owners, ask questions — live and in-person! Adjacent to the Earth 2050 event at the Mill Valley Community Center. Check out exciting new models, get the scoop from EV drivers, and find the EV that’s right for you! See dozens of new electric vehicles, including VW ID4, Volvo, Tesla Model Y, Nissan Leaf, and more! Check out Ebikes and talk to owners about using an Ebike for errands and commuting.
Learn how to switch to electric and:
  • Save money
  • Charge at home and on the road
  • Use your EV during a power outage
Get the scoop from EV drivers, and find the EV or Ebike that’s right for you!

Adapting to Wildfire in Marin


Corte Madera residents are fortunate to benefit from the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, a joint power authority, established to implement and develop wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness for Marin County residents. There are plenty of reasons to adapt to a potential wildfire in Marin. Visit www.firesafemarin.org to learn how to make your reason a reality.  Please watch the incorporated 2-1/2 minute video (below) to learn how to take action to protect your family in an emergency.  
Why Adapting to Wildfire is a Must for Marin Residents

 

Mayor's Forum- with Marin Wildfire Protection Authority & Central Marin Fire -4/26 


Please join Mayor Fred Casissa and Town Manager Todd Cusimano for this month's Mayor's Forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.  This month, the Mayor and Town Manager will be hosting Mark Brown of Marin Wildfire Protection Agency and Chief Ruben Marin of Central Marin Fire Authority. Please join us and learn about the upcoming fire season, the 38 mile shaded fuel break planned in the Ross Valley (from Corte Madera to Fairfax), Fire Insurance for homeowners and more.  

Updates from Parks and Recreation


Upcoming (in-person) Events:
 

 
 “Hope to see you Saturday @ Town Park!” – E. Bunny

Click here to review the informational flyer and map of the Twin Cities Egg Hunt Festivities.

Twin Cities Egg Hunt- Saturday, April 16th 
All 4 “hunts” begin at 10:00am, RAIN OR SHINE. Please refer to the map for age group locations. Areas will be defined by cones and bright red event tape.  Volunteers and staff will show children where to stand along the border of the hunt areas.  Learn more about the event and check out the map of activities.
  • Restrooms and parking are available off Pixley and at the Community Center.  
  • Arrive early, and visit Café Verde after 8:00am for a warm beverage and snack.
  • Don’t miss a free photo with the Bunny behind the Community Center from 9:00am-11:30am. 
NEW link:  https://www.townofcortemadera.org/DocumentCenter/View/7371/41622-Twin-Cities-Egg-Hunt-and-Activity-Map

 
 
Big Band Dances Return May 11th 
The Ray Simpson Big Band Dances are back! Join us at the Community Center on the second Wednesday of the month beginning May 11th. The Ray Simpson Band plays the music of the 30's, 40's, and 50's- from swing to jazz. Dances begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 at the door and kids are free! Call our front desk at 415-927-5072 for more details. See you there!

 

Outdoor Family Dance Party in Town Park
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. Learn More.



 

Summer Activity Guide is ONLINE…
and in the mail to residents mid-April. Preview the issue now!

 
  
 
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. For more info or to register click links:

For questions on any Parks and Recreation updates, please call (415)927-5072. 

April is Drug Take Back Month in Marin 


Clean out your medicine cabinets twice a year or more to prevent intentional and unintentional drug misuse and injury. Every year, about two million people end up in the hospital due to drug-related injuries, including medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and overdoses. Children, youth, and the elderly are especially at risk for injury and overdose. Among people who misuse prescription pain relievers like opioids, the most common source for the meds is a friend or relative.
 
Improper disposal can also have harmful environmental effects. Flushing medications can cause a variety of consequences in waterways and negatively impact our communities.
 
To properly dispose of your prescriptions, either drop off or mail back your unwanted or expired medications. Place pills in either their original packaging (with labels removed for privacy) or put assorted pills in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids in bottles can be placed in sealable plastic bags, as well. Visit the RXSafe Marin website to find your nearest disposal kiosk or mail-back site as well as how to request a mail-back envelope be sent directly to your home. 
 
Thank you for making Marin a safer place!

Community Bike Stands

Did you notice the new bike stands installed on the southeast corner of Corte Madera Avenue and Redwood Avenue (across from Zinz Wine Bar) and at the bike path seating area at San Clemente Drive and Paradise Drive? These bike stands were a donation to the Town from the Corte Madera Community Foundation with the support of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The bike stands also include pumps that were donated by BPAC Vice-Chair David MacPherson. Make sure to put these stands to use when you are riding in these areas. 


Bike Stand located across from Zinz Wine Bar


Bike Stand located in the area at San Clemente Dr. & Paradise Dr.

Paradise Drive Complete Streets Virtual Public 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. 

To view the project webpage, click here. 

SMART - Planning for the Future

Under the leadership of its new General Manager, Eddy Cumins, SMART has begun the process of developing a Strategic Plan. The next step is to engage with the public to learn more about what the SMART riders and the general public think about SMART. You are encouraged to share your ideas and comments in 3-ways:

  • Attend a Listening Session
  • Take their Survey
  • Send SMART an email
LISTENING SESSIONS, SURVEY & EMAIL LINKS
During the month of April, please join the new General Manager, Eddy Cumins at four public listening sessions on Ridership (was held April 6, 2022), Pathways, Extensions, and Freight. Each listening session will last 90-minutes, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
You may also take a survey or send an email on each of the Strategic Objectives. 
The remaining Listening Sessions are listed below. 

April 20: Extensions - Serving Future Destinations
Join the listening session 
Webinar ID: 811 9208 8619 | Passcode: 711166 | Telephone: 669.900.9128
Take the Extensions Survey
Send an email about Extensions

April 27: Freight - Shipping in the North Bay​​​
Join the listening session 
Webinar ID: 889 3980 1387 | Passcode: 424241 | Telephone: 669.900.9128
Take the Freight Survey
Send an email on Freight

For complete details or to view this information directly from the SMART website, please click here. 

A New Opportunity to Help Close the Digital Divide 

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible low-income households a credit up to $30 a month toward the cost of Internet service ($75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). Participants in the program can apply the ACP credit toward the cost of participating plans from a variety of Internet service providers, including Comcast, as well as mobile services. Households that choose plans that cost $30/month or less will essentially receive their service for free.

More than 10 million Americans have already signed up for the ACP. Learn more about eligibility, how to apply and available plans at www.xfinity.com/acp.

Virtual Age-Friendly Intergenerational Center

The Intergenerational Center is a virtual gathering place for seniors, children and young adults, featuring programs in art, games, yoga,  literature, technology and more.  Many of the regular classes and activities are being offered virtually during COVID-19.  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.


Town Council Regular Meeting: (1ST HYBRID MEETING-  IN-PERSON & VIDEOCONFERENCE)
When: Tuesday, 04/19/22 at 6:30 PM 

The 04/19/22 Town Council Meeting earmarks the return of Public Meetings to an in-person format.  Effective 4/19/22, the Town of Corte Madera will be transitioning 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 from the comfort of your own home via zoom.  We ask for your patience as we implement our new technology-based hybrid public meeting process. 

To view meeting agenda, please click here.

Click here for information on how to attend the meeting in person, participate remotely or submit public comment.  

Please click this zoom link to join. 
Or One tap mobile :  +14086380968,,84104397707#
Or Telephone: +1 408 638 0968 
 

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