Fairfax Update
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June 6,2022
June 1st Town Council Meeting Highlights

The Town Council held their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 1st. Here are the highlights:

  • The Council adopted all the items on the consent calendar.
  • The Council continued the Budget Hearing and the Outdoor Dining Ordinance to the June 15th Special Meeting to be held at 6:30pm.
  • Two ordinances were introduced. One regarding Short Term Rentals and one regarding Gas Powered Landscaping equipment. Both items will be up for adoption at the July 6th regular Town Council meeting.
  • The Council adopted an ordinance changing the start time for all Town Council regular meetings to 6:30pm.
  • A Resolution Proclaiming June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Approving Flying the Pride Flag at Town Hall for the Month of June was adopted.

Defensible Space Evaluations Beginning Week of June 6 in Fairfax

Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Fairfax Bolinas Road, Bothin and Ridgeway neighborhoods of Fairfax starting the week of June 6, 2022. Inspections are conducted by Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) in cooperation with the Ross Valley Fire Department, and the Marin County Fire Department.

Upcoming Meetings
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - CANCELLED
June 13th - 7pm

Town Council Special Meeting
June 15th - 6:30pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting
June 21st - 7pm

Planning Commission Meeting
June 23rd - 7pm

To view the agendas visit our Public Meetings page.

Community Events
Fairfax Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-8pm
Bolinas Park

How time flies! The Market is back for another season. Join family and friends to shop local and celebrate community, every Wednesday 4-8pm May through October. 
Fairfax Festival
June 11 & 12th
10am-6pm

We are happy to say that the Festival will be back after a two year hiatus due to COVID. Join the festivities all weekend long!

Find out more about the music and activities offered on the Fairfax Festival website:
www.fairfaxfestival.com
Fairfax Recreation
Music Pod with Dani Levy 
Tuesdays – June 7-28th
3-3:30pm

We have a few spots left...sign up today!

Summer Camps!

We still have spots available in our Skate Camp, Basketball Camp and first week of Camp Fairfax. Sign up today to secure your spot. 
Basketball Camp
Week of July 11th
Monday - Friday
10-12pm
Grades 3rd - 8th
Beginner to Intermediate Levels

Fairfax Recreation is excited to offer a summer basketball camp. This camp session will improve overall basketball fundamentals, skills, and team ethics. 


Other Town and County News
Opportunities for ADU/JADU Permitting and Construction

In January of this year, the Town Council updated the Accessory Dwelling Units/ Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU/JADU) ordinance No.861 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 be 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.
Paper Grocery Bags Needed by Fairfax Food Pantry
 
The Fairfax Volunteers are in need of paper grocery bag donations for the food pantry. Slightly used bags may be dropped off at the Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., on Saturday mornings between 7-10am.
Chipper Days in Full Swing - Sign Up Now!

The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is in full swing!

Visit www.chipperday.com/marin to sign up for a spot!
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.
Resources
Home Match Marin

Home Match is a local non profit shared housing program. They are bringing people together to share homes. This program can benefit everyone by creating more affordable housing opportunities and helping those with extra space have more connection and community.

Marin Microbusiness $2500 Grant Program

The Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant (MBCRG) Program is State funded through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). In partnership, the County of Marin, the Marin SBDC and Dominican University of California will carry out this program to fund 105 microbusinesses at $2500 each. Applications are open now. This round closes June 30, 2022.
Taking Climate Action Can Also Help You Save Money

In the midst of rising gas prices and other cost of living increases, here is some good news. Taking climate action now can actually help save money on our monthly expenses.

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