SFD Renaming Process
At its March 3rd meeting, the Council supported the concept of renaming Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Specifically, the Council directed its two representatives to the County Ad-Hoc Working Group, Mayor Ackerman and Councilmember Goddard, to report to the Ad-Hoc Working Group the Town’s direction. The Ad-Hoc Working Group consists of representatives from the five jurisdictions through which Sir Francis Drake Blvd runs: Fairfax, County of Marin, Larkspur, Ross, and San Anselmo. After the Ad-Hoc Working Group meeting, the Council representatives will report back at a Council meeting the next steps as discussed by the Working Group.
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Skatepark Progress
It's all coming together! At its March 3rd meeting, the Council officially designated the western portion of the Pavilion/Bank St. parking lot for use as a temporary skate/scooter, and in-line/roller skates park. Construction has begun! The park is slated to open in early April.
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Special Town Council Meeting Wednesday, March 17th
From 5:30pm- 7:00pm, the Town Council will conduct a joint special study session with the Climate Action Committee (CAC) to discuss the CAC’s proposed updated to the Town’s Climate Action Plan.
At 7:30pm, the Town Council will hold a special meeting to:
- Receive a presentation on State Housing Laws and Primer/Introduction to the Housing Element
- Consider the interview and selection process for Police Chief
- Receive the FY20-21 Mid-year Budget Review Report
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Message From the Climate Action Committee
Last week, the Town Council received a draft of the Proposed Climate Action Plan HERE.
We have also posted it on the Town’s Climate Action Committee website HERE.
We are very grateful to many of you who are already making comments. We know that we face a huge challenge to be the leaders we have always been, but we also know that, if we don’t, the costs will be worse.
Our goal is to make this plan reflective of the concerns of the people of this Town, and responsive to our needs as we work together to lead the way towards showing other towns the way forward. Fairfax has always been a leader in this work, and the world needs us to do so again.
We will have a special meeting of the Town Council on March 17, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to discuss questions and concerns about the plan, as we work together to turn the first draft into the plan we can all get behind. The agenda for this special meeting with the link to attend is HERE.
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Help Making Vaccination Appointments
Marin County residents who have been unable to make their own COVID-19 vaccination appointments via the internet can call a new Access Service Center at 833-641-1988 to get assistance from a real live human being.
The Marin Access Service Call-Center is intended for local residents without internet service who need assistance with registration, transportation, and communication related to the vaccination process. Those eligible to receive call center assistance are:
- age 65 or older
- living with disabilities (all ages)
- in need of home care or personal assistance
- need language interpretation (including ASL)
- have limited or no internet access
- need help arranging transportation to and from an appointment
A second appointment hotline for eligible vaccine residents of all ages is offered through the State of California at (833) 422-4255.
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Cascade Bridges Project Update
Marin County Open Space District has prepared a draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for its Bridges and Trail Improvement project in Cascade Canyon Preserve. This proposed project would improve habitat for sensitive wildlife species while improving the safety and accessibility of the trail system in the preserve. The design was developed through engagement with the local community, town of Fairfax, visitors and study of the wildlife and natural resources in the area over the past six years and includes the installation of trail bridges to protect fish, frogs and other wildlife in the area.
The IS/MND and online comment form is available on the Marin County Parks website at Cascade Canyon. The public comment period ends March 19th. If you have any questions, please contact Principle Natural Resources Planner Jon Campo.
As background, the proposed project was originally presented to the general public in a meeting held at the Fairfax Women’s Club in September 2016. Subsequently, the Council discussed the project at its December 2016 and January 2017 meetings. In April 2017, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) to consent to the project with specific conditions. The Town had the right to review the proposed improvements in the Elliott Nature Preserve as a result of conditions placed on the transfer of the Elliott Nature Preserve by the Town of Fairfax to the MCOSD in 1987.
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Take the Bikeshare Survey
Your input is needed to help find bike parking locations for a new bike sharing system of 300 electric bikes near SMART stations in Marin and Sonoma counties. Please participate in this short survey to help us determine where mobility hubs should be placed within your community.
The survey will be open through Friday, March 19, 2021 but early feedback is encouraged.
Find more information about bike share: Marin and Sonoma
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Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop Series
Starts Wednesday, March 31st, 6:30pm
Help with the Climate Emergency by signing up for a free, online Resilient Neighborhoods 5-session workshop. The Fairfax Climate Action Committee and Sustainable Fairfax are working to build a Fairfax group to take the program together. This is a great opportunity to reduce your household emissions,
get prepared for emergencies and connect with our local climate groups! There are five meetings over ten weeks, starting on Wednesday, March 31st, 6:30-8:30pm.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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Climate Action Committee Meeting
March 16 - 7pm
Town Council Special Meeting
March 17 - 5:30pm
Planning Commission Meeting
March 18 - 7pm
Volunteer Board Meeting
March 22 - 6:30pm
Tree Committee Meeting
March 22 - 7pm
Open Space Committee Meeting
March 23 - 7pm
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Curbside Pick up on March 29 and March 31 between 1-4pm
This year the Fairfax Volunteers will be preparing the Easter baskets for distribution to children 8 years old and under (limit of 1 per household) in advance of Easter Day and items can be used with home egg hunts activities.
Please reserve one by e-mailing mbaird@townoffairfax.org. Maria will bring the baskets which will consist of candy, activities and games out to your car, on Park Road, near Peri Park. Please contact her early as only 60 kits will be available.
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Outdoor Yoga with Veronica will continue outside in Bolinas Park on Mondays when weather allows with masks and distance protocols. Click here for more info.
Summer Camps with Fairfax Recreation!
We’re on our way to getting back to “normal” but we’re not quite there yet so our camp and class sizes are still reduced capacity and masks and social distancing are required from instructors and participants. For this reason, we do expect spaces to fill up quickly. We are following all state and county guidelines regarding youth activity programs and will consider expanding capacity if the guidelines are changed. That means it’s even more important to register for the waitlist for any programs that fill up too quickly! Any spaces that do open up will first be filled from the waitlist.
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Peri Park Update
At their February 3rd meeting the Town Council approved the plan for the renovations at Peri Park with a new vendor called Bear Playgrounds. View the plans and images that are similar to the structures that will be installed.
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If you would like to support this project, we still have many tee shirts and tote bags available at a discounted price! |
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Park Clean Up - a Great Success!
We are so grateful to all who gathered and pitched in. Keep up the great work!
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Fairfax Food Pantry
Saturday mornings from 8-10am
Fairfax Community Church
2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax.
The Fairfax Food Pantry continues to be open. Drive through or walk up service is available. In addition to our regular bagged groceries, folks will be receiving 15lb produce boxes as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
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Free Covid Testing Options for Ross Valley
The County of Marin has partnered with Curative to offer coronavirus testing by online appointment for anybody, whether insured or not.
A testing site is open each Tuesday at the United Market parking lot (100 Red Hill Avenue) in San Anselmo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Online appointments for that testing location and others can be made via Curative.com.
Check the Curative website for other Marin testing locations if Tuesdays are not convenient.
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Join a Board or Commission!
Do you want to make a real difference in 2021? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on the Open Space Committee, Climate Action Committee, Volunteer Board and Planning Commission.
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Town of Fairfax sitio web se puede traducir al español
El sitio web se puede traducir al español usando el ícono del globo que se encuentra en la barra verde de cada página.
Our website can now be translated into Spanish (and other languages) using the globe icon found on the green bar at the top of each page.
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