Town Council meeting recap | August 7, 2024

Posted on August 10, 2024


Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography

August 7, 2024 Highlights

Informational Presentation Regarding the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Services and Preparation for Disasters

Steven Torrence, Director of Marin County Emergency Management presented a PowerPoint about the services provided by the Office of Emergency Management such as disaster response coordination, training, and public awareness campaigns.

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Receive and File update on Storm Water projects and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

The Town Council heard a presentation from Director of Public Works, Loren Umbertis on storm water projects in town and available funding for storm water projects.

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Approve a Maintenance Agreement Between the Town of Fairfax and the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) For Routine Trail Maintenance on the Wall Property and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Agreement

The Town Council approved this maintenance agreement with MCOSD. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the Town of Fairfax and the Marin County Open Space District for the routine maintenance of trails on the Wall Property. This agreement aims to ensure the preservation and accessibility of the trails, benefiting the community and promoting the conservation of open space.

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Waive Second Reading and Approval of Ordinance No. 890 Ordering the Submission of a Measure Incurring Bonded Indebtedness to the Voters at the November 2024 General Municipal Election and Adoption of the Resolution Ordering an Election and Placing a Bond Measure on the November 2024 Ballot

The Town Council adopted a resolution ordering an election and placing a measure to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The purpose of the bond is for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of roads and certain municipal infrastructure projects.

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Adopt the Resolution of Necessity and Waive First Reading and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 890 Ordering the Submission of a Measure Incurring Bonded Indebtedness to the Voters at the November 2024 General Municipal Election

In previous discussions during Town Council meetings, the Council directed staff to bring forward for consideration a general obligation bond measure. Following a presentation from Town Manager Abrams, the Council adopted the resolution. The ordinance will be brought back at the August 7 regular Town Council meeting for its second reading and possible adoption.

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Consent Calendar

All Consent Calendar agenda items were approved.


Learn about our Town Council meetings

Town Council meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Fairfax Women’s Club and online. We occasionally hold special meetings.

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