Town of Corte Madera

The Madera City Council discussed a variety of topics including public health updates on COVID-19, earthquake preparedness, sexual assault awareness, and Asian American anti-racism proclamations. Council members participated in a workshop regarding a pending cannabis regulatory ordinance and procedures. Consent items included financial reports, personnel activity, budget amendments for transportation and water infrastructure, and various agreements involving the local police department and the County of Madera. Further business included the adoption of a code of conduct, transit planning agreements, ADA self-evaluation plans, professional planning and environmental services, and receiving the comprehensive annual financial report.

The Madera City Council held meetings to conduct city business, which included an informational report on the register of audited demands, a continuing declaration of a local emergency due to winter storms, and an appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Madera County Mosquito and Vector Control District. The Council approved various agreements, including a renewal with Backflow Solutions, Inc. and an annexation into the landscape maintenance district. Additionally, the Council held public hearings for boundary updates, approved grant applications and budget amendments for park and structural improvements, and performed evaluations for the City Manager.

The council addressed several items, including a public hearing for a code amendment regarding commercial exterior paint standards. The consent calendar included approvals for an ordinance on fireworks regulation, a reciprocal easement agreement, an agreement for electrical vehicle maintenance training, and the addition of a deputy city engineer position. The council also authorized an engineer's report and intention to levy annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts, and approved a contract award for Raymond Road street improvements. Additionally, an ad-hoc committee was established to discuss animal control services with the County of Madera, and the council held a closed session regarding labor negotiations.

The City Council meeting included a variety of items such as a presentation on COVID-19, a recognition for a police sergeant, and various consent calendar items including policy ratifications and service agreement approvals. Public hearings were scheduled regarding redistricting and cannabis business regulations. Additional topics covered included the purchase of a fire engine, subdivision map prezoning, budget amendments, and discussion on remote meeting requirements. An informational report on audited demands was also provided.

The City Council meeting included a public health update on COVID-19, a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, and a report on the OLIVE Safehouse for human trafficking victims. A workshop was held regarding the proposal to update city animal control regulations, covering spay and neuter standards, animal limits, and animal care standards. The council approved agreements for consultant and brokerage services for employee health and welfare benefits and discussed the Madera County Economic Development Commission budget. Additionally, the meeting included an informational report on the register of audited demands, and conducted closed sessions regarding anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.