August 3rd Town Council Meeting Summary
The Council met on August 3rd here are some highlights from the meeting:
- Received a presentation from California State Senator Mike McGuire.
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Received a Presentation on Homelessness from Ashley Harte Macintyre, Marin County Health and Human Services, and Marin Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program staff. View the Power Point slideshow here.
- Introduced an ordinance regulating Outdoor Dining and clarifying the steps needed to bring the current structures into compliance.
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Ratified the appointment of a new Public Works Director, Loren Umbertis. Loren is an experienced public works project manager who worked at the City of Sausalito for 11 years and as a public works contractor for many years previous to his public service.
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PG&E Vegetation Management Update
PG&E will be working on trees in the area for the next few weeks, so please be aware of possible traffic delays and tree work overhead.
PG&E Wildfire Safety Webinar: Enhanced Vegetation Management (EVM) & Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS)
PG&E will be hosting a webinar on Saturday, August 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 pm to share information about their vegetation management programs in the Town of Fairfax. Please join for a brief presentation followed by Q&A, or visit pge.com/trees for more information.
Conference ID: 815 6672 5498
Dial-In: 669-444-9171
Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or 1-877-295-4949
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Climate Action Workshop
Create a healthy, low-impact, and resilient household this fall. In the online 5-session Climate Action Workshop presented by Resilient Neighborhoods, you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for climate-linked emergencies like droughts and wildfires with your climate action team. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, utilizing clean energy, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save you money too. Help build a stronger and safer community. Free for Marin residents!
The next workshops start on Sept 15 and Sept 20.
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Fairfax Election Update
The next election is November 8, 2022, when Fairfax voters will elect two Town Council Members, a Town Treasurer and a Town Clerk, as well as vote on a ballot measure to renew a special tax for paramedic services.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 8 - 7pm
Town Council Special Meeting
August 9 - 6pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting
August 16 - 7pm
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Fairfax Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-8pm
Bolinas Park
Join family and friends to shop local and celebrate community, every Wednesday 4-8pm May through October.
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Emerging Youth Music Series
The Strange: Live at the Redwood Stage
Saturday August 13th 6-8 pm
Redwood Stage - Peri Park, Fairfax CA
Come see The Strange, an indie-rock band with influences from various genres, notably 80's post-punk and modern neo-soul. They perform a mix of original songs and covers of various artists, ranging from Alabama Shakes to New Order to Thundercat. Their original music is characterized by confessional storytelling sung over grooves that will make you sway or jams that are sure to get you dancing.
Come listen and connect with this emerging band!
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Mads Tolling Concert
Saturday, August 20th
1 pm
Redwood Grove Stage
Peri Park
Mads Tolling, multi grammy-winning, internationally acclaimed violinist, performs in Fairfax! Mads is a multi-Grammy award winning violinist who has toured the world doing sold out performances, had his compositions performed by professional orchestras, and played in concert with other major artists. His versatility is phenomenal, delving into everything from gypsy jazz, rock n’ roll, tango, to fiddle music.
Come join us for a one hour show. The concert is free; tips encouraged.
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Save the Date!
Town Picnic
Sunday, September 18th
noon-5 pm
Contratti Field
Music by Nick Brown, old fashioned games, food trucks Casablanca and Infusion Craft and much much more!
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Basketball Court Fundraiser
Brandon "Blu" Marsh is spearheading a fundraising effort to improve the outdoor basketball court near the tennis courts. If you want to help with this great cause check out the Go Fund Me campaign and pitch in what you can. It all adds up!
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Toddler Music with Dani Levy
Ages 0-6 years
Thursdays August 18 - September 22
10-10:30am
Women's Club outside patio
Music with Dani is a fun and interactive music and movement time for young children and their grownups. Dani’s music session will have the children singing, dancing, rhyming, using their imaginations and having fun while creating music together!
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Chi Gong
Tuesdays
10am – 11am
Bolinas Park
$60 for 4 classes
Register now for August!
Chi Gong (Qigong) is the ancient Chinese practice of movement and meditation, deeply rooted in the balance and harmony of nature. Chi is the vital life force energy that animates all living beings. Through gentle exercises we learn to cultivate and direct the flow of Chi within ourselves and draw from the Universal Chi all around us. Empower yourself to health!
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Did You Know That the Town Has a Sidewalk Repair Program?
The Town’s Sidewalk Repair Program “waives” the encroachment permit fee for the sidewalk repair and will provide up to a maximum of $1000 as a 50% matching grant for the construction work. For example, if the work costs $800, the Town will reimburse applicants $400. The matching grant is subject to the availability of funds. Upon approval of your application, funding will be reserved for your project. Be sure to apply for the program before you start repairs, the Town will NOT reimburse applicants for any expenses incurred for past sidewalk repair work or prior to the approval of their application.
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Opportunities for ADU/JADU Permitting and Construction
In January of this year, the Town Council updated the ADU/JADU ordinance and extended the amnesty program another 10 years (expires January 1, 2032). As part of the program all penalties are waived and ALL ADUs/JADUs (legalizing illegal ones or permitting new ones) get 50% permit fees charged. The streamlined permitting process along with the California laws that have been passed in recent years, it's easier than ever to add an ADU or JADU to your property.
You can review the Urgency Ordinance on the Recent Ordinances page and then contact the Building and Planning Department for more information about the permitting process.
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Chipper Days
The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is happening now.
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Want to Get Involved? Join a Board or Commission!
Do you want to make a real difference in 2022? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on several boards and commissions.
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Address Alerts Provide Notifications for Addresses Other Than Your Home That Are Important to You, Including Schools or a Relative’s Home
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay informed about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, damage our equipment and cause wildfires. As a result, PG&E may need to turn off power during severe weather to prevent wildfires. This is called a PSPS.
It is important to remember that if you signed up to receive these alerts prior to June 2022, you will need to re-enroll for each address, to continue receiving these notifications through June 2023.
Alerts are accessible in multiple languages by automated call and text.
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Marin Clean Energy Portable Battery Giveaway
Marin Clean Energy (MCE) has launched their second portable battery giveaway to support backup power for medically vulnerable residents in the event of an outage. The batteries can supply up to 3 days of clean, reliable power and will be provided at no-cost to income-qualifying customers who rely on electric medical devices.
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New Options for Supporting Mental Health in Marin
In 2020, Congress approved a new free 24/7 crisis phone number for behavioral health crisis needs nationwide. Beginning July 16, 2022 instead of dialing 911, emergency calls can be placed to 988 for urgent help in a time of mental health, substance use crisis, or even witnessing another person experiencing a behavioral health challenge.
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