Town of Fairfax

The council conducted an annual goal-setting retreat, reviewing 2023 accomplishments, the 2024 staff work program, council member goals, and priorities for 2024. Discussions included Town Meeting structure, council member interactions, a visioning exercise, roles and responsibilities, and staffing resources. A closed session addressed real property negotiations and anticipated litigation. The open session included proclamations honoring community members, a public hearing on a height variance appeal for a residential structure, and consideration of a residents' petition regarding a homeless encampment near a ball field. Consent calendar items included financial statements, meeting minutes, council member activity reports, job descriptions, contract authorizations, and proclamations. The meeting also included open time for public comment and council reports.

The Special Town Council Meeting will include a closed session to discuss a liability claim, interviews and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission, a public hearing to introduce zoning amendments for low-impact residential development, discussion of Town Council board and committee assignments for 2024, discussion of a bond measure for road repairs, and consideration of several consent calendar items including budget appropriations, project completion notices, and vehicle purchases. A cease and desist letter from a resident will also be reviewed.

The special meeting addressed several key items. A closed session was held to discuss labor negotiations and employee performance evaluations. The council considered and approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marin Open Space Trust for the acquisition of the Wall property. A public review of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget was conducted, including discussions on various budget line items, revenue sources, and property acquisitions. The consent calendar included authorization for the Town Manager to prepare and submit the Fiscal Year 24-25 Work Plan for Measure A Park Funds.

The council meeting addressed several key issues. A special meeting was held to conduct interviews and consider appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission and Climate Action Committee. The regular meeting included public comments concerning the 10 Olema Road project, School Street Plaza, and a dispensary relocation. Key agenda items involved the acquisition of the Wall Property as permanent open space, construction upgrades for Fire Station 21, rejection of bids for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project and subsequent re-solicitation, and awarding a contract for the 103 Rocca Drive Roadway Stabilization and Retaining Wall project. The meeting also included a consent calendar covering financial statements, meeting minutes, employee wages and benefits, a road safety plan, and various proclamations.

The council meeting involved various agenda items, including a closed session to confer with labor negotiators, an interview and appointment for a Planning Commission applicant, presentations and updates on bridges projects, authorization to award a contract for retaining wall design and construction, review of a five-year streets and roads improvement plan, adoption of a resolution for a bond measure for road improvements, approval of agreements for town attorney services, and consideration of a pilot program for short-term special events. Other items included financial statements, committee reports, MOU amendments, responses to grand jury reports, vehicle purchases, and proclamations. Discussion included public comments and questions regarding project costs, timelines, transparency, and funding sources.