Volunteers Help Create a Food Bank for the Community
The Fairfax Volunteers have partnered with the Town, the Marin/San Francisco Food Bank and the Fairfax Community Church to provide a Farmers Market style food bank for the community. The Food Bank will provide free groceries including fresh produce, dry goods and USDA surplus foods.
•When: Every Saturday 10 - noon
•Where: Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
•How you can help: Contact hollybragman@yahoo.com or call 456-5652
For more information, contact us at info@fairfaxvolunteers.org.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Blog #13 - Town Council Actions - May 4, 2011
Tighter Smoking Restrictions, Smart Meter Moratorium to be Extended for One Year
The Town Council at its regular meeting on May 4, 2011 introduced and held its first reading of an ordinance that will tighten smoking restrictions. On the residential side any building with four or more living units will require a minimum of 75 percent of the units (including balconies, porches, decks or patios) to be permanently designated as non-smoking. Landlords may designate up to 25 percent of their outdoor area for smoking. The ordinance also bans smoking in the entrances to any Fairfax building smoking is already prohibited including bars, restaurants, places of employment and public places. A second reading of the ordinance will take place on June 1, 2011 and the law will become effective on July 1, 2011. There is a 14 month grace period. The Fairfax ordinance is more restrictive than the second-hand smoke law Novato adopted in 2008 and slightly less restrictive than the ordinance passed in Larkspur last month.
The Council also conducted a first reading of an ordinance to limit the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. The ordinance will limit the location of any new dispensaries to the central commercial, highway commercial or limited commercial districts of the Town. Some changes were made at the meeting to the ordinance around the issue of types of identification and auditing of records. A second reading of the ordinance will take place on June 1, 2011 and the ordinance becomes law on July 1, 2011.
Other actions taken at the Town Council May 1, 2011 meeting:
• Re-appointed Elon Rosenfeld to the Parks and Recreation Commission for another four-year term to May 31, 2015.
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax.
• Set the summer schedule for Town Council meetings for the following dates: June 1 (Regular Meeting); June 22 (Budget Workshop); July 13 (Regular Meeting); July 27 (Special Meeting on Sales Tax Proposal) August 17 (Regular Meeting)
• Adopted a resolution calling for the decommissioning of all nuclear power plants on the California coast.
• Approved a proclamation honoring Joe Langlois for his thirty-six years of service to the Ross Valley Fire Department.
• Heard a first reading of Ordinance 754, an ordinance to provide clean indoor health protection including the regulation of the exposure to smoke in multi-unit apartment buildings.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 761, extending for an additional year the Moratorium on the Installation of Smart Meters and Related Equipment within the Town of Fairfax or in, along, across, upon, under and over the public streets and places within the Town of Fairfax
• Discussion/Consideration of possible actions regarding the Town’s bank accounts in light of banking foreclosure and loan practices.
• Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 762, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax Amending Section 5.16.130 of the Fairfax Town Code to Remove Real Estate Agents from Business License Fee Obligations.
• Approval of Invitation to Ross Valley Sanitary District to Discuss Proposed Rate Increase, Sewage Spills/Reporting, and Consolidation Efforts at June Council Meeting
• Discussion and consideration of Measure I Youth Work Grants
• Discussion of Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Input Hearing Saturday, May 21, 2011, Oakland City Council Chambers
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax. This item will continue on each Council agenda for many months as a continuing dialogue is held with the community on this important issue. The entire amount collected from a one half cent local sales tax would go to the Town and could generate about $150,000 per year. The projected Town budget for fiscal year 2011-12 will have a deficit of about $350,000 due to declining property and other tax revenues and increasing retirement and health care costs for employees. Some of the employee groups already pay a portion of the employee portion of the PERS system and discussions will occur in the next few months with all bargaining groups in Fairfax and with the Ross Valley Fire employees.
Other notes and announcements:
• May 12th, Thursday, is “Bike to Work Day”
• May 14th, Saturday, Peri Park Playground Clean-up, 9 a.m. to Noon, clean, spread new sand and maintain benches
• May 15th, Sunday, Volunteer Fairfax Trails Project Workday, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., meet at 16 Park Road
• There will be no Teen Night on June 3rd.
• The Youth Commission will be participating in a Youth Music Showcase with Jack Irving on June 11th at 7pm in the Women's Club as part of the Fairfax Festival
• Applicants sought for the General Plan Implementation Committee, two community members needed
• Volunteer Board Vacancy to complete an unexpired term to September 30, 2012
• Vacancy on the Fairfax Youth Commission for Ross Valley youth between 14 and 19 years of age
• Register now for Camp Fairfax and exciting new summer programs– new FOCAS guide available
• Statement in honor of Paula Ross, Holocaust survivor
• The next Town Council meeting will be June 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club.
The Town Council at its regular meeting on May 4, 2011 introduced and held its first reading of an ordinance that will tighten smoking restrictions. On the residential side any building with four or more living units will require a minimum of 75 percent of the units (including balconies, porches, decks or patios) to be permanently designated as non-smoking. Landlords may designate up to 25 percent of their outdoor area for smoking. The ordinance also bans smoking in the entrances to any Fairfax building smoking is already prohibited including bars, restaurants, places of employment and public places. A second reading of the ordinance will take place on June 1, 2011 and the law will become effective on July 1, 2011. There is a 14 month grace period. The Fairfax ordinance is more restrictive than the second-hand smoke law Novato adopted in 2008 and slightly less restrictive than the ordinance passed in Larkspur last month.
The Council also conducted a first reading of an ordinance to limit the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. The ordinance will limit the location of any new dispensaries to the central commercial, highway commercial or limited commercial districts of the Town. Some changes were made at the meeting to the ordinance around the issue of types of identification and auditing of records. A second reading of the ordinance will take place on June 1, 2011 and the ordinance becomes law on July 1, 2011.
Other actions taken at the Town Council May 1, 2011 meeting:
• Re-appointed Elon Rosenfeld to the Parks and Recreation Commission for another four-year term to May 31, 2015.
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax.
• Set the summer schedule for Town Council meetings for the following dates: June 1 (Regular Meeting); June 22 (Budget Workshop); July 13 (Regular Meeting); July 27 (Special Meeting on Sales Tax Proposal) August 17 (Regular Meeting)
• Adopted a resolution calling for the decommissioning of all nuclear power plants on the California coast.
• Approved a proclamation honoring Joe Langlois for his thirty-six years of service to the Ross Valley Fire Department.
• Heard a first reading of Ordinance 754, an ordinance to provide clean indoor health protection including the regulation of the exposure to smoke in multi-unit apartment buildings.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 761, extending for an additional year the Moratorium on the Installation of Smart Meters and Related Equipment within the Town of Fairfax or in, along, across, upon, under and over the public streets and places within the Town of Fairfax
• Discussion/Consideration of possible actions regarding the Town’s bank accounts in light of banking foreclosure and loan practices.
• Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 762, An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax Amending Section 5.16.130 of the Fairfax Town Code to Remove Real Estate Agents from Business License Fee Obligations.
• Approval of Invitation to Ross Valley Sanitary District to Discuss Proposed Rate Increase, Sewage Spills/Reporting, and Consolidation Efforts at June Council Meeting
• Discussion and consideration of Measure I Youth Work Grants
• Discussion of Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Input Hearing Saturday, May 21, 2011, Oakland City Council Chambers
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax. This item will continue on each Council agenda for many months as a continuing dialogue is held with the community on this important issue. The entire amount collected from a one half cent local sales tax would go to the Town and could generate about $150,000 per year. The projected Town budget for fiscal year 2011-12 will have a deficit of about $350,000 due to declining property and other tax revenues and increasing retirement and health care costs for employees. Some of the employee groups already pay a portion of the employee portion of the PERS system and discussions will occur in the next few months with all bargaining groups in Fairfax and with the Ross Valley Fire employees.
Other notes and announcements:
• May 12th, Thursday, is “Bike to Work Day”
• May 14th, Saturday, Peri Park Playground Clean-up, 9 a.m. to Noon, clean, spread new sand and maintain benches
• May 15th, Sunday, Volunteer Fairfax Trails Project Workday, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., meet at 16 Park Road
• There will be no Teen Night on June 3rd.
• The Youth Commission will be participating in a Youth Music Showcase with Jack Irving on June 11th at 7pm in the Women's Club as part of the Fairfax Festival
• Applicants sought for the General Plan Implementation Committee, two community members needed
• Volunteer Board Vacancy to complete an unexpired term to September 30, 2012
• Vacancy on the Fairfax Youth Commission for Ross Valley youth between 14 and 19 years of age
• Register now for Camp Fairfax and exciting new summer programs– new FOCAS guide available
• Statement in honor of Paula Ross, Holocaust survivor
• The next Town Council meeting will be June 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Blog #12 - Town Council Actions from April 6 and 14th Meetings
The Town Council at its regular meeting on April 6, 2011 approved a ten percent rate increase for solid waste and recycling services provided by Marin Sanitary Service (MSS). On April 14, 2011, the Town Council discussed the need for professional services to review the current draft franchise agreement. The Council Members agreed to charge the Mayor and Vice Mayor with providing the names of three solid waste consultants to Marin Sanitary Service and Marin Sanitary Service will provide three names to the Town and then the Town and MSS will pick one consultant to assist in crafting a new franchise agreement between the Town and MSS.
Other actions taken at the Town Council April 6 and April 14, 2011 meetings:
• Appointed Terra Clark to the Youth Commission and re-appointed Richard Pedemonte to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Heard a report from the Town Manager on the storm damage of March 24, 2011 which included one major landslide and areas of localized flooding. Several trees fell and there were many storm drains that were clogged at the height of the storm on March 24th.
• Approved an MOU for the FairBuck Project.
• Adopted a resolution establishing a General Plan Implementation Committee (GPIC). The Town is seeking two members on the GPIC from the community at large. The GPIC’s charge will be to monitor and facilitate the goals, objectives, policies and programs contained in the 2010 General Plan. The GPIC will meet monthly to review and monitor the proposed timelines contained within the General Plan and to provide or recruit assistance as needed. The GPIC will report to the Town Council quarterly, at least through the first year of implementation after the General Plan is adopted. It is expected that one meeting would be held per month, for approximately two hours in duration. Applicants for the two community positions must be residents of the Town of Fairfax. Application forms are available at Town Hall or on the Town’s Web site at townoffairfax.org. Appointments will be made by the Town Council at a future regular meeting. For more information, please contact Jim Moore, Planning Director, at 458-2346, or Judy Anderson, Town Clerk, at 458-2343.
• Approved a letter of support for EPA upgrades, Clean Air Transport rule and Hazardous Air Pollutants to protect clean air standards.
• Adopted a resolution in support of SB 810 – Single Payer Health Care.
• Adopted a resolution supporting the California Air Resources Board’s leadership in promoting clean and energy efficient motor vehicles, energy independence, zero emission technologies, and improved quality of life in California.
• Held a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the establishment of new
medical marijuana dispensaries in any zoning district within the Town until such time that a permanent ordinance regulating the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries is approved.
• The Council appointed Mayor Bragman and Vice Mayor Hartwell-Herrero as designated representatives of the Town for the purposes of labor negotiations.
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax. This item will continue on each Council agenda for many months as a continuing dialogue is held with the community on this important issue. The entire amount collected from a one half cent local sales tax would go to the Town and could generate about $150,000 per year. The projected Town budget for fiscal year 2011-12 will have a deficit of about $350,000 due to declining revenues and increasing retirement and health care costs for employees. Some of the employee groups already pay a portion of the employee portion of the PERS system and discussions will occur in the next few months with all bargaining groups in Fairfax and with the Ross Valley Fire employees.
Other notes and announcements:
• A special meeting on the FairBuck program will be held on April 20, 2011 at the Women’s Club at 7:00 PM.
• Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsoring the annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23rd at Bolinas Park at 10 AM for children 8 and under.
• A “Spring Clean-Up” will be held at the Fairfax Community Center (Youth Center) on April 30, 2011 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
• If you would like to be a volunteer at the soon to open Fairfax Food Pantry please attend a meeting on April 30, 2011 at the Fairfax Community Church beginning at 10:00 am.
• The next Town Council meeting will be May 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club.
Other actions taken at the Town Council April 6 and April 14, 2011 meetings:
• Appointed Terra Clark to the Youth Commission and re-appointed Richard Pedemonte to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Heard a report from the Town Manager on the storm damage of March 24, 2011 which included one major landslide and areas of localized flooding. Several trees fell and there were many storm drains that were clogged at the height of the storm on March 24th.
• Approved an MOU for the FairBuck Project.
• Adopted a resolution establishing a General Plan Implementation Committee (GPIC). The Town is seeking two members on the GPIC from the community at large. The GPIC’s charge will be to monitor and facilitate the goals, objectives, policies and programs contained in the 2010 General Plan. The GPIC will meet monthly to review and monitor the proposed timelines contained within the General Plan and to provide or recruit assistance as needed. The GPIC will report to the Town Council quarterly, at least through the first year of implementation after the General Plan is adopted. It is expected that one meeting would be held per month, for approximately two hours in duration. Applicants for the two community positions must be residents of the Town of Fairfax. Application forms are available at Town Hall or on the Town’s Web site at townoffairfax.org. Appointments will be made by the Town Council at a future regular meeting. For more information, please contact Jim Moore, Planning Director, at 458-2346, or Judy Anderson, Town Clerk, at 458-2343.
• Approved a letter of support for EPA upgrades, Clean Air Transport rule and Hazardous Air Pollutants to protect clean air standards.
• Adopted a resolution in support of SB 810 – Single Payer Health Care.
• Adopted a resolution supporting the California Air Resources Board’s leadership in promoting clean and energy efficient motor vehicles, energy independence, zero emission technologies, and improved quality of life in California.
• Held a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the establishment of new
medical marijuana dispensaries in any zoning district within the Town until such time that a permanent ordinance regulating the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries is approved.
• The Council appointed Mayor Bragman and Vice Mayor Hartwell-Herrero as designated representatives of the Town for the purposes of labor negotiations.
• Discussed the possibility of a local sales tax in the Town of Fairfax. This item will continue on each Council agenda for many months as a continuing dialogue is held with the community on this important issue. The entire amount collected from a one half cent local sales tax would go to the Town and could generate about $150,000 per year. The projected Town budget for fiscal year 2011-12 will have a deficit of about $350,000 due to declining revenues and increasing retirement and health care costs for employees. Some of the employee groups already pay a portion of the employee portion of the PERS system and discussions will occur in the next few months with all bargaining groups in Fairfax and with the Ross Valley Fire employees.
Other notes and announcements:
• A special meeting on the FairBuck program will be held on April 20, 2011 at the Women’s Club at 7:00 PM.
• Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsoring the annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23rd at Bolinas Park at 10 AM for children 8 and under.
• A “Spring Clean-Up” will be held at the Fairfax Community Center (Youth Center) on April 30, 2011 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.
• If you would like to be a volunteer at the soon to open Fairfax Food Pantry please attend a meeting on April 30, 2011 at the Fairfax Community Church beginning at 10:00 am.
• The next Town Council meeting will be May 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Blog #11 Fairfax Open Space Committee Fundraiser at Iron Springs Brewery
Fairfax Open Space Committee To Hold Fundraising Event (Fairfax, Calif.)
The Town of Fairfax Open Space Committee (FOSC) will hold a fundraising event on Tuesday, April 12 at the Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. Proceeds from the event will benefit FOSC’s work to preserve, acquire and maintain open space for Fairfax. During Iron Spring’s Give Back Tuesday for FOSC, ten percent of sales will be donated to FOSC. The restaurant is open between 4 and 9:30 p.m. and the bar is open until about 10:30 p.m. A raffle will be held featuring nifty Fairfax-themed prizes. FOSC T-shirts and tote bags will be available for sale and maps of Fairfax open space will be on display. The event will include special presentations, beginning at 7:30 p.m., to recognize members of the community.
For more information about this fundraising event, please visit the Committee’s website launched in 2010 at www.fairfaxopenspace.com.
More information about Give Back Tuesday may be found at the restaurant’s website at www.ironspringspub.com.
The Fairfax Open Space Committee exists to preserve the visual and environmental values of the community through the purchase of undeveloped land in and around Fairfax. The goal is to provide sanctuary for indigenous flora and fauna for future generations.
The Town of Fairfax Open Space Committee (FOSC) will hold a fundraising event on Tuesday, April 12 at the Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. Proceeds from the event will benefit FOSC’s work to preserve, acquire and maintain open space for Fairfax. During Iron Spring’s Give Back Tuesday for FOSC, ten percent of sales will be donated to FOSC. The restaurant is open between 4 and 9:30 p.m. and the bar is open until about 10:30 p.m. A raffle will be held featuring nifty Fairfax-themed prizes. FOSC T-shirts and tote bags will be available for sale and maps of Fairfax open space will be on display. The event will include special presentations, beginning at 7:30 p.m., to recognize members of the community.
For more information about this fundraising event, please visit the Committee’s website launched in 2010 at www.fairfaxopenspace.com.
More information about Give Back Tuesday may be found at the restaurant’s website at www.ironspringspub.com.
The Fairfax Open Space Committee exists to preserve the visual and environmental values of the community through the purchase of undeveloped land in and around Fairfax. The goal is to provide sanctuary for indigenous flora and fauna for future generations.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Blog #10 - Fairfax Documentary Film Festival Starts Tonight
The 12th Annual Fairfax Documentary Film Festival Begins Tonight at 7:30 PM and runs through Sunday at the Fairfax Theater. Listed below are the listings of films. The qulaity of films is quite high with many talented film makers living right here in Fairfax.
“Fairfax Scenes” 48 Views of our Town from 1890 to the 1950s
Guests of Space Alba Roca’s documentary explores the encounter between the Nukak Maku people and the white man in 1988. Known as the last nomads contacted in South America, this film observes the collision of two alien worlds where settlers, missionaries, armed groups and Colombia ’s drug war unexpectedly meet and confront.
Old People Driving Shaleece Haas’ documentary chronicles the adventures of Milton (age 96) and Herbert (age 99) as they confront the end of their driving years. Through them we observe that heartbreaking moment when the generation that came of age during America’s love affair with the automobile has to put the keys in the drawer.
Someplace With a Mountain Pacific islanders, the “Lapita Navigators,” living far from “civilization,” learn that their world on a small atoll is fast disappearing because of climate change. Filmmaker Steve Goodall chanced across them on his travels and alerted them that their days on their island were numbered. They asked for his help. He provided it. "Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2011" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.
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SATURDAY APRIL 2ND 7:30 pm
Lesson Plan: The Story of the Third Wave Spring, 1967: Disillusionment, anger and confusion bubble to the surface of the nation’s psyche, American youth are on the precipice of a social revolution and for a few tumultuous days, a young history teacher at Cubberly High in Palo Alto, attempts a startling social experiment that will inspire comment and analysis to this day. To explain the appeal of fascism in Nazi Germany, teacher Ron Jones created a classroom setting wherein students subjugated personal freedom to the good of the community, under a charismatic leader followed almost without question. Replete with salutes and Gestapo-like informants, the so-called Third Wave soon attracted scores of students throughout Cubberly and neighboring schools, spiraling out of Jones’ control. This moving reunion and recounting by Jones, school administrators, former students and Dr. Philip Zambardo (Stanford Prison Experiment) enthralls with the force of inescapable conclusions. Director Philip Neel was a member of the original Third Wave class. Q&A with the filmmaker and subject Ron Jones "Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2011" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.
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SUNDAY APRIL 3RD 1st showing 2pm, 2nd showing 6pm with judging and awards "SCREENING AND RESULTS OF THE FAIRFAX DOC FEST CHALLENGE 2011" a competition featuring short documentaries submitted by local filmmakers of all ages. The Challenge is a favorite event of the Film Festival and is fun for those who participated in making films and for viewers who get to see some remarkable local talent. Tickets are available at the Theater or on-line through www.cinemawest.com. STARTING TIMES VARY-PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE Features: Open to All Website: http://www.fairfaxdocfest.org/ Phone: (415) 460-9760 Price: $10.00 Tickets: Buy Tickets
“Fairfax Scenes” 48 Views of our Town from 1890 to the 1950s
Guests of Space Alba Roca’s documentary explores the encounter between the Nukak Maku people and the white man in 1988. Known as the last nomads contacted in South America, this film observes the collision of two alien worlds where settlers, missionaries, armed groups and Colombia ’s drug war unexpectedly meet and confront.
Old People Driving Shaleece Haas’ documentary chronicles the adventures of Milton (age 96) and Herbert (age 99) as they confront the end of their driving years. Through them we observe that heartbreaking moment when the generation that came of age during America’s love affair with the automobile has to put the keys in the drawer.
Someplace With a Mountain Pacific islanders, the “Lapita Navigators,” living far from “civilization,” learn that their world on a small atoll is fast disappearing because of climate change. Filmmaker Steve Goodall chanced across them on his travels and alerted them that their days on their island were numbered. They asked for his help. He provided it. "Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2011" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.
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SATURDAY APRIL 2ND 7:30 pm
Lesson Plan: The Story of the Third Wave Spring, 1967: Disillusionment, anger and confusion bubble to the surface of the nation’s psyche, American youth are on the precipice of a social revolution and for a few tumultuous days, a young history teacher at Cubberly High in Palo Alto, attempts a startling social experiment that will inspire comment and analysis to this day. To explain the appeal of fascism in Nazi Germany, teacher Ron Jones created a classroom setting wherein students subjugated personal freedom to the good of the community, under a charismatic leader followed almost without question. Replete with salutes and Gestapo-like informants, the so-called Third Wave soon attracted scores of students throughout Cubberly and neighboring schools, spiraling out of Jones’ control. This moving reunion and recounting by Jones, school administrators, former students and Dr. Philip Zambardo (Stanford Prison Experiment) enthralls with the force of inescapable conclusions. Director Philip Neel was a member of the original Third Wave class. Q&A with the filmmaker and subject Ron Jones "Fairfax Doc Fest Challenge 2011" a preview of the entries to this year's competition.
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SUNDAY APRIL 3RD 1st showing 2pm, 2nd showing 6pm with judging and awards "SCREENING AND RESULTS OF THE FAIRFAX DOC FEST CHALLENGE 2011" a competition featuring short documentaries submitted by local filmmakers of all ages. The Challenge is a favorite event of the Film Festival and is fun for those who participated in making films and for viewers who get to see some remarkable local talent. Tickets are available at the Theater or on-line through www.cinemawest.com. STARTING TIMES VARY-PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE Features: Open to All Website: http://www.fairfaxdocfest.org/ Phone: (415) 460-9760 Price: $10.00 Tickets: Buy Tickets
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Blog #9 - Business License Payment Clarification
As many businesses know the contract with Muni Services was terminated. The termination period does not end until May 5, 2011. Some business owners have expressed concern about paying the $25 fee to Muni at the same time the termination period is underway. The following solution to this concern is outlined below:
If a business has not yet paid its business license fee and prefers the $25 processing fee go to the Town of Fairfax rather than Muni Services a business may wait until after May 5, 2011 to pay its business license without any late fee penalties. The Town will be administering the business license program beginning May 6, 2011.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the Town at 453-1584.
If a business has not yet paid its business license fee and prefers the $25 processing fee go to the Town of Fairfax rather than Muni Services a business may wait until after May 5, 2011 to pay its business license without any late fee penalties. The Town will be administering the business license program beginning May 6, 2011.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the Town at 453-1584.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Blog #8 - Statement from CalEMA on Risk of Radiation Exposure
The California Emergency Management Agency has released the following statement regarding the likelihood of radiation exposure in California and the proper timing and use of potassium iodide:
NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jay Alan, Cal EMA, Dir. of Communications
(916) 825-6544
media@calema.ca.gov
Al Lundeen, CA Dept. of Public Health
(916) 440-7259
Statement from California's Department of Public Health and Emergency Management Agency on Risk of Radiation Exposure
SACRAMENTO - Today the interim director of the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Howard Backer, and acting secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency, Mike Dayton, issued the following statement emphasizing Californians' safety from radiation exposure and the risks of taking potassium iodide as a precautionary measure.
"The safety of all Californians is our highest priority, and we are in constant contact with the federal agencies responsible for monitoring radiation levels across the West Coast. We want to emphasize that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have all stated that there is no risk expected to California or its residents as a result of the situation in Japan.
We are actively monitoring the situation in Japan and are ready to take all steps necessary to protect Californians should risks develop.
We urge Californians to not take potassium iodide as a precautionary measure. It is not necessary given the current circumstances in Japan, it can present a danger to people with allergies to iodine, shellfish or who have thyroid problems, and taken inappropriately it can have serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte abnormalities and bleeding.
Our thoughts are with the people of Japan at this tragic time."
Californians with questions about radiation exposure can contact the California Department of Public Health's Emergency Operations information line at 916 341-3947.
For updated information on monitoring, response and relief efforts in California and Japan, please visit the California Emergency Management Agency website at www.calema.ca.gov.
NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jay Alan, Cal EMA, Dir. of Communications
(916) 825-6544
media@calema.ca.gov
Al Lundeen, CA Dept. of Public Health
(916) 440-7259
Statement from California's Department of Public Health and Emergency Management Agency on Risk of Radiation Exposure
SACRAMENTO - Today the interim director of the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Howard Backer, and acting secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency, Mike Dayton, issued the following statement emphasizing Californians' safety from radiation exposure and the risks of taking potassium iodide as a precautionary measure.
"The safety of all Californians is our highest priority, and we are in constant contact with the federal agencies responsible for monitoring radiation levels across the West Coast. We want to emphasize that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have all stated that there is no risk expected to California or its residents as a result of the situation in Japan.
We are actively monitoring the situation in Japan and are ready to take all steps necessary to protect Californians should risks develop.
We urge Californians to not take potassium iodide as a precautionary measure. It is not necessary given the current circumstances in Japan, it can present a danger to people with allergies to iodine, shellfish or who have thyroid problems, and taken inappropriately it can have serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte abnormalities and bleeding.
Our thoughts are with the people of Japan at this tragic time."
Californians with questions about radiation exposure can contact the California Department of Public Health's Emergency Operations information line at 916 341-3947.
For updated information on monitoring, response and relief efforts in California and Japan, please visit the California Emergency Management Agency website at www.calema.ca.gov.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Blog #7 - Japan Nuclear Power Plants - Radiation Fallout Information
Dear Fairfax Community:
The triple tragedy of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant failures in Japan is on the minds of many residents. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the Japanese people, as well as to those residents of Fairfax with family and friends in Japan, in this time of tragedy.
Residents who are concerned about the status of the nuclear power plants in Japan can access information on the following websites:
•Center for Disease Control: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/index.asp
•Nuclear Energy Institute: http://www.nei.org/newsandevents/information-on-the-japanese-earthquake-and-reactors-in-that-region/
The California Department of Public Health has prepared materials related to the developing radiation incident in Japan . They are posted on: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/, http://www.bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov/
A local news station ran this story last night:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/category/watch-listen/video-on-demand/?clipId=5659431&flvUri&partnerclipid&topVideoCatNo=194905&c&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv
I hope this information is informative to you. If there is new information or more specific information the Town will provide it in the coming days on our web page and on this blog.
The triple tragedy of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant failures in Japan is on the minds of many residents. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the Japanese people, as well as to those residents of Fairfax with family and friends in Japan, in this time of tragedy.
Residents who are concerned about the status of the nuclear power plants in Japan can access information on the following websites:
•Center for Disease Control: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/index.asp
•Nuclear Energy Institute: http://www.nei.org/newsandevents/information-on-the-japanese-earthquake-and-reactors-in-that-region/
The California Department of Public Health has prepared materials related to the developing radiation incident in Japan . They are posted on: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/, http://www.bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov/
A local news station ran this story last night:
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/category/watch-listen/video-on-demand/?clipId=5659431&flvUri&partnerclipid&topVideoCatNo=194905&c&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv
I hope this information is informative to you. If there is new information or more specific information the Town will provide it in the coming days on our web page and on this blog.
Michael Rock
Town Manager
Friday, March 11, 2011
Blog #6 - PUC Asks PG&E to offer an Option to Wireless Smart Meters
Portions of the information below was taken from Patch News as reported by Kelly Dunleavy on March 10, 2011:
Michael Peevey, Chair of the PUC has asked in a letter the following of PG&E:
“[I have asked PG&E to] bring to this commission a proposal or a series of proposals that will allow customers with an aversion to wireless devices the option of being metered without the use of wireless technology,” said CPUC President Michael Peevey in a statement before the CPUC’s meeting March 10 in San Francisco, where dozens of people spoke about the health risks associated with the meters. PG&E's proposal is expected within two weeks.
“This is fantastic news,” said Sandi Maurer, founder of the EMF Safety Network, who had previously filed a motion with the CPUC asking for a moratorium on the installation of the meters.
The wireless digital meters have come under fire over the last year because of concerns about accuracy, security, privacy and health effects. The meters use a combination of radio and microwaves to transmit data from the digital meter attached to your house to a transponder on a nearby telephone pole. That data is then transmitted via a cellular mesh network back to PG&E. Read about how the wireless meters work here.
Because of concerns primarily focused on the health questions related to electro-magnetic frequencies and radio frequencies, PG&E has said in the past that it was considering developing alternatives, such as wired meters. PG&E has maintained, however, that the meters are safe and meet FCC standards for such devices.
“It’s something we’ve actually been looking at,” said PG&E spokesperson Katie Romans of the CPUC’s order. “The order certainly advances the timeline.”
PG&E has until March 24 to come up with a plan to implement the opt-out, while continuing installation of the meters otherwise, and bring that plan back to the CPUC.
Romans said some of the key questions that will be resolved by that March 24 plan are what various options are for those who choose to opt-out, what the cost impacts of those options would be, and what PG&E will do about those customers that already have the new meters installed in their homes.
“We really will have to look at who we are talking about,” said Romans.
It in unlikely that customers will simply be allowed to opt for their current analog meter, given that those are in the process of being phased out by manufacturers, she said. Additionally, PG&E still has a mandate to implement upgrades to the overall system and install a smart grid to allow for energy efficiency programs down the line. It is likely, then, that customers will be given a wired or digital option.
“How do we address these customers’ concerns while still ensuring them these environmental benefits,” Romans said.
Peevey also said in his statement that PG&E’s proposal for “some form of opt-out for customers who object to these devices” could be achieved at a “reasonable cost” that will be paid for by the customers that choose to opt-out.
Statewide, PG&E has installed over 7.65 million meters, with the goal of installing 10 million gas and electric meters by mid-2012. In Marin, 88,927 electric SmartMeters have been installed and 66,334 gas – as of March 4. That leaves just over 60,000 gas and electric to still be installed.
But, in towns that have been particularly vocal in their opposition the numbers are much lower.
In Fairfax, where PG&E has voluntarily been delaying installation while community meetings attempted to answer residents’ questions, just 67 electric and 217 gas SmartMeters have been installed. The Fairfax Town Council also passed a moratorium on the meters last year, but it has not yet been challenged in court. And PG&E has maintained that when work has to be done on a meter, they are forced to install a new digital meter, because the older analog ones are being phased out.
None of the SmartMeters are transmitting yet, until the entire region is installed.
Michael Peevey, Chair of the PUC has asked in a letter the following of PG&E:
“[I have asked PG&E to] bring to this commission a proposal or a series of proposals that will allow customers with an aversion to wireless devices the option of being metered without the use of wireless technology,” said CPUC President Michael Peevey in a statement before the CPUC’s meeting March 10 in San Francisco, where dozens of people spoke about the health risks associated with the meters. PG&E's proposal is expected within two weeks.
“This is fantastic news,” said Sandi Maurer, founder of the EMF Safety Network, who had previously filed a motion with the CPUC asking for a moratorium on the installation of the meters.
The wireless digital meters have come under fire over the last year because of concerns about accuracy, security, privacy and health effects. The meters use a combination of radio and microwaves to transmit data from the digital meter attached to your house to a transponder on a nearby telephone pole. That data is then transmitted via a cellular mesh network back to PG&E. Read about how the wireless meters work here.
Because of concerns primarily focused on the health questions related to electro-magnetic frequencies and radio frequencies, PG&E has said in the past that it was considering developing alternatives, such as wired meters. PG&E has maintained, however, that the meters are safe and meet FCC standards for such devices.
“It’s something we’ve actually been looking at,” said PG&E spokesperson Katie Romans of the CPUC’s order. “The order certainly advances the timeline.”
PG&E has until March 24 to come up with a plan to implement the opt-out, while continuing installation of the meters otherwise, and bring that plan back to the CPUC.
Romans said some of the key questions that will be resolved by that March 24 plan are what various options are for those who choose to opt-out, what the cost impacts of those options would be, and what PG&E will do about those customers that already have the new meters installed in their homes.
“We really will have to look at who we are talking about,” said Romans.
It in unlikely that customers will simply be allowed to opt for their current analog meter, given that those are in the process of being phased out by manufacturers, she said. Additionally, PG&E still has a mandate to implement upgrades to the overall system and install a smart grid to allow for energy efficiency programs down the line. It is likely, then, that customers will be given a wired or digital option.
“How do we address these customers’ concerns while still ensuring them these environmental benefits,” Romans said.
Peevey also said in his statement that PG&E’s proposal for “some form of opt-out for customers who object to these devices” could be achieved at a “reasonable cost” that will be paid for by the customers that choose to opt-out.
Statewide, PG&E has installed over 7.65 million meters, with the goal of installing 10 million gas and electric meters by mid-2012. In Marin, 88,927 electric SmartMeters have been installed and 66,334 gas – as of March 4. That leaves just over 60,000 gas and electric to still be installed.
But, in towns that have been particularly vocal in their opposition the numbers are much lower.
In Fairfax, where PG&E has voluntarily been delaying installation while community meetings attempted to answer residents’ questions, just 67 electric and 217 gas SmartMeters have been installed. The Fairfax Town Council also passed a moratorium on the meters last year, but it has not yet been challenged in court. And PG&E has maintained that when work has to be done on a meter, they are forced to install a new digital meter, because the older analog ones are being phased out.
None of the SmartMeters are transmitting yet, until the entire region is installed.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Blog #5 - CERT Classes
Marin CERT Training Opportunity -- Join Now!
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a national program that was adopted in Marin County in 1990 and continues to be provided in all areas of Marin County today. The skills taught in CERT courses are valuable and life-saving skills which include fire safety and suppression, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue. The community understands more and more the importance of obtaining these skills in order to be more self sufficient at the time of a disaster or emergency and be empowered to take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
Training sessions for CERT are upcoming in Kentfield on March 19 and 26. The 15 hours you spend in training can...
•SAVE A LIFE
•SECURE YOUR FAMILY
•PRESERVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
More information: event flyer Marin CERT Plan Marin CERT website
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a national program that was adopted in Marin County in 1990 and continues to be provided in all areas of Marin County today. The skills taught in CERT courses are valuable and life-saving skills which include fire safety and suppression, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue. The community understands more and more the importance of obtaining these skills in order to be more self sufficient at the time of a disaster or emergency and be empowered to take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
Training sessions for CERT are upcoming in Kentfield on March 19 and 26. The 15 hours you spend in training can...
•SAVE A LIFE
•SECURE YOUR FAMILY
•PRESERVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
More information: event flyer Marin CERT Plan Marin CERT website
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Blog #4 - Town Council Terminates Agreement with Muni Services
The Town Council at its regular meeting on March 2, 2011 terminated the agreement with Muni Services for the processing of the business licenses. The agreement calls for a 60-day termination period. Many business owners objected to a large company handling the businesses license and requiring the license payments be sent to Alabama where Muni has a large processing center to handle business licenses from many jurisdictions in California and elsewhere. The Council will discuss how to handle the business license program, particularly for how to collect next year’s fees, in the ensuing months.
Other actions taken at the Regular Meeting on March 2, 2011:
• Heard a presentation from Marva Sheehan from HF&H, a consulting firm that conducts rate studies for many solid waste and recycling companies including Marin Sanitary Service. Marva presented to the Council the need for a 25.96% rate increase to cover higher operating and capital costs and to pay for the food waste composting program started last year throughout the entire Town. The Council will take up the matter of a rate increase for solid waste and recycling services at the next Council meeting on April 6, 2011. There was considerable public comment and questions from the Council about the garbage and recycling collection service currently provided by Marin Sanitary and a discussion from the Zero Waste Committee (Mayor Bragman and Vice Mayor Hartwell-Herrero) about ongoing efforts to adopt a new franchise agreement. It is expected that a final draft agreement will be before the town Council in July of this year.
• The Council approved resolutions approving an overall financial policy and a reserve policy for the Town.
• Adopted a resolution approving the job description and salary schedule for the Chief Building Official/Public Works Manager position.
• Adopted a resolution declaring April 2011 as Fair Housing Month in Fairfax.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets for the Little League Opening Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
• Adopted a resolution honoring Gail Wiemann, Fairfax Library Branch Manager, on the occasion of her retirement.
• Adopted a resolution in support of Wisconsin Public Workers Union.
• Discussed the draft ordinance regulating the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. After much discussion it was decided by the Town Council (with Mayor Bragman recused) not to hold the first reading of the ordinance but to have the Town Attorney make some changes to the ordinance based on Council Member comments and bring it back to Council on April 6, 2011.
• Held a discussion updating the community on the Town of Fairfax v Berg matter. The Council also announced that the Town will be appealing a judge’s decision in this property access case that ruled the Town did not have the right to an easement across the Berg’s property. More information on this can be found at: http://sananselmofairfax.patch.com/articles/fairfax-will-appeal-berg-decision-wont-use-town-money
Other notes and announcements:
• Free classical Indian Dance Performance at the Women’s Club, Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 7:00-8:30 PM sponsored by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Marin County Free Library.
• Little League Opening Day Parade is March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am.
• Annual Brewfest sponsored by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
• Teen Youth Night at the Youth Center is on Friday March 25, from 7:00-9:00 pm.
• The Annual Fairfax Documentary Film Festival will be held at the Fairfax Theater April 1-3.
• There will be a special Council Meeting on March 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long awaited re-opening of the Fairfax Creek Pedestrian Bridge that fell down during the floods of 2005-06.
Other actions taken at the Regular Meeting on March 2, 2011:
• Heard a presentation from Marva Sheehan from HF&H, a consulting firm that conducts rate studies for many solid waste and recycling companies including Marin Sanitary Service. Marva presented to the Council the need for a 25.96% rate increase to cover higher operating and capital costs and to pay for the food waste composting program started last year throughout the entire Town. The Council will take up the matter of a rate increase for solid waste and recycling services at the next Council meeting on April 6, 2011. There was considerable public comment and questions from the Council about the garbage and recycling collection service currently provided by Marin Sanitary and a discussion from the Zero Waste Committee (Mayor Bragman and Vice Mayor Hartwell-Herrero) about ongoing efforts to adopt a new franchise agreement. It is expected that a final draft agreement will be before the town Council in July of this year.
• The Council approved resolutions approving an overall financial policy and a reserve policy for the Town.
• Adopted a resolution approving the job description and salary schedule for the Chief Building Official/Public Works Manager position.
• Adopted a resolution declaring April 2011 as Fair Housing Month in Fairfax.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets for the Little League Opening Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
• Adopted a resolution honoring Gail Wiemann, Fairfax Library Branch Manager, on the occasion of her retirement.
• Adopted a resolution in support of Wisconsin Public Workers Union.
• Discussed the draft ordinance regulating the location, number and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. After much discussion it was decided by the Town Council (with Mayor Bragman recused) not to hold the first reading of the ordinance but to have the Town Attorney make some changes to the ordinance based on Council Member comments and bring it back to Council on April 6, 2011.
• Held a discussion updating the community on the Town of Fairfax v Berg matter. The Council also announced that the Town will be appealing a judge’s decision in this property access case that ruled the Town did not have the right to an easement across the Berg’s property. More information on this can be found at: http://sananselmofairfax.patch.com/articles/fairfax-will-appeal-berg-decision-wont-use-town-money
Other notes and announcements:
• Free classical Indian Dance Performance at the Women’s Club, Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 7:00-8:30 PM sponsored by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Marin County Free Library.
• Little League Opening Day Parade is March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am.
• Annual Brewfest sponsored by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
• Teen Youth Night at the Youth Center is on Friday March 25, from 7:00-9:00 pm.
• The Annual Fairfax Documentary Film Festival will be held at the Fairfax Theater April 1-3.
• There will be a special Council Meeting on March 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long awaited re-opening of the Fairfax Creek Pedestrian Bridge that fell down during the floods of 2005-06.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Blog #3 - Business License Program Changes
Dear Fairfax Business Owners:
At their February 2, 2011 meeting the Town Council heard from many businesses in Fairfax. Merchants testified that outsourcing the business license program to a private company (Muni Services) and sending their business license fee to a processing center in Alabama was not acceptable to them. Many businesses expressed concern about not keeping the money local to directly benefit the Town. Business owners objected to divulging their social security number to Muni Services. Due to the concerns of many of our businesses, Town staff has directed Muni Services to make the following changes, effective February 4, 2011:
• Businesses may pay their businesses license fee directly to the Town, in person at Town Hall or through the mail to the Town Hall address: 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930.
• Businesses do not have to divulge their social security number or employer identification number.
• A delinquent penalty will not be assessed until after March 15, 2011 instead of February 16, 2011 as stated on the business license that was mailed by Muni Services.
The contract with Muni Services states the following regarding the privacy rights of information Muni Services receives from our business owners: “Consultant shall not disclose to any third party any data it receives in conjunction with its performance of the work hereunder except in accordance of the order of a court. Consultant agrees that all documents produced in the performance of this agreement shall be the property of the Town and Consultant shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written consent of the Town.”
The Town Council will be discussing this issue on March 2, 2011 at their regular meeting and
will discuss whether to continue having this service provided by Muni Services.
If you have any questions about these changes or have any other questions about the business license program please feel free to call the Town at
453-1584.
Sincerely,
Michael Rock
Town Manager
At their February 2, 2011 meeting the Town Council heard from many businesses in Fairfax. Merchants testified that outsourcing the business license program to a private company (Muni Services) and sending their business license fee to a processing center in Alabama was not acceptable to them. Many businesses expressed concern about not keeping the money local to directly benefit the Town. Business owners objected to divulging their social security number to Muni Services. Due to the concerns of many of our businesses, Town staff has directed Muni Services to make the following changes, effective February 4, 2011:
• Businesses may pay their businesses license fee directly to the Town, in person at Town Hall or through the mail to the Town Hall address: 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930.
• Businesses do not have to divulge their social security number or employer identification number.
• A delinquent penalty will not be assessed until after March 15, 2011 instead of February 16, 2011 as stated on the business license that was mailed by Muni Services.
The contract with Muni Services states the following regarding the privacy rights of information Muni Services receives from our business owners: “Consultant shall not disclose to any third party any data it receives in conjunction with its performance of the work hereunder except in accordance of the order of a court. Consultant agrees that all documents produced in the performance of this agreement shall be the property of the Town and Consultant shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written consent of the Town.”
The Town Council will be discussing this issue on March 2, 2011 at their regular meeting and
will discuss whether to continue having this service provided by Muni Services.
If you have any questions about these changes or have any other questions about the business license program please feel free to call the Town at
453-1584.
Sincerely,
Michael Rock
Town Manager
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Blog #2 - Town Council Actions from January 12, 2011
Fairfax Town Council Adopts Building and Fire Code Changes
The Town Council at its regular meeting on January 12, 2011 adopted the 2010 Building and Fire Codes. The changes from previous codes have to do with exception to sprinkler requirements on some second units. The Town was required to adopt its own building and fire codes by January 2011 or else the state codes would take full force and effect.
Other actions taken at the Regular Meeting on January 12, 2011:
• Heard a presentation from Polla Pratt and David Bernard regarding FairBuck - a local currency project being sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Fairfax and the Town of Fairfax. The basic idea is that special coins are minted for use only in a specified area (such as businesses in Fairfax). The coins have a face value of three dollars, and can be used at all participating businesses. Coins kept as souvenirs and not recirculated net slightly less than two dollars in profit which can be used by the sponsors for the local benefit. It is legal and can be a source of much needed funds for the Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Fairfax and the Town.
• Heard a presentation from Patty Garbarino of Marin Sanitary Service regarding the pilot food waste composting program in Fairfax. Patty also reviewed other programs and the amount of waste generated over the last few years which has dropped due to the slow economy.
• The Town Council re-appointed Brannon Ketcham, Shelley Hamilton, Shelby LaMotte and Morgan Hall to the Planning Commission. There is one vacant position on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of long time Commissioner Pam Meigs who is now serving on the Ross Valley Sanitary Board.
• Authorized Mayor Bragman to send a letter to the Department of Justice commenting on the need to strengthen ADA protections for electromagnetically sensitive individuals.
• Authorized the Town Manager to sign an updated agreement with the American Red Cross for use of the Pavilion as an emergency shelter.
• Discussed possible guidelines for medical marijuana dispensaries and asked staff to return to the Council with possible areas of Town that meet the requirements of AB 2650 and are in the appropriate zone for such use.
• Short Term Staff Reorganization: The Town Council directed the Town Manager to return on February 2, 2011 with a job specification and salary schedule for a newly created position of Chief Building Inspector/Public Works Manager and a newly created position of Building Inspector/Senior Maintenance Worker. These newly created positions will be filled by existing staff persons to balance the budget. The position of Public Works Director will not be filled. The Town Manager will act as the Public Works Director. The Council also authorized the Town Manager to sign a consultant services agreement with Wayne Bush for a not to exceed amount of $20,000 to assist the Town with capital projects and grants that have hard deadlines in the coming months. A Fiscal Sustainability Workshop is scheduled for February 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Women’s Club to discuss the mid-year budget and longer term reorganization of staff to balance the deficit.
Other notes and announcements:
• Regular meetings of the Town Council now begin at 7:00 p.m. and started January 12, 2011
• One vacancy on the Planning Commission
• Fairfax Library will be closed February 7-21 for the installation of new carpeting
• The next Town Council meeting will be February 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM
The Town Council at its regular meeting on January 12, 2011 adopted the 2010 Building and Fire Codes. The changes from previous codes have to do with exception to sprinkler requirements on some second units. The Town was required to adopt its own building and fire codes by January 2011 or else the state codes would take full force and effect.
Other actions taken at the Regular Meeting on January 12, 2011:
• Heard a presentation from Polla Pratt and David Bernard regarding FairBuck - a local currency project being sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Fairfax and the Town of Fairfax. The basic idea is that special coins are minted for use only in a specified area (such as businesses in Fairfax). The coins have a face value of three dollars, and can be used at all participating businesses. Coins kept as souvenirs and not recirculated net slightly less than two dollars in profit which can be used by the sponsors for the local benefit. It is legal and can be a source of much needed funds for the Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Fairfax and the Town.
• Heard a presentation from Patty Garbarino of Marin Sanitary Service regarding the pilot food waste composting program in Fairfax. Patty also reviewed other programs and the amount of waste generated over the last few years which has dropped due to the slow economy.
• The Town Council re-appointed Brannon Ketcham, Shelley Hamilton, Shelby LaMotte and Morgan Hall to the Planning Commission. There is one vacant position on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of long time Commissioner Pam Meigs who is now serving on the Ross Valley Sanitary Board.
• Authorized Mayor Bragman to send a letter to the Department of Justice commenting on the need to strengthen ADA protections for electromagnetically sensitive individuals.
• Authorized the Town Manager to sign an updated agreement with the American Red Cross for use of the Pavilion as an emergency shelter.
• Discussed possible guidelines for medical marijuana dispensaries and asked staff to return to the Council with possible areas of Town that meet the requirements of AB 2650 and are in the appropriate zone for such use.
• Short Term Staff Reorganization: The Town Council directed the Town Manager to return on February 2, 2011 with a job specification and salary schedule for a newly created position of Chief Building Inspector/Public Works Manager and a newly created position of Building Inspector/Senior Maintenance Worker. These newly created positions will be filled by existing staff persons to balance the budget. The position of Public Works Director will not be filled. The Town Manager will act as the Public Works Director. The Council also authorized the Town Manager to sign a consultant services agreement with Wayne Bush for a not to exceed amount of $20,000 to assist the Town with capital projects and grants that have hard deadlines in the coming months. A Fiscal Sustainability Workshop is scheduled for February 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Women’s Club to discuss the mid-year budget and longer term reorganization of staff to balance the deficit.
Other notes and announcements:
• Regular meetings of the Town Council now begin at 7:00 p.m. and started January 12, 2011
• One vacancy on the Planning Commission
• Fairfax Library will be closed February 7-21 for the installation of new carpeting
• The next Town Council meeting will be February 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Blog #1 - Town Council Meets Tonight at 7:00 PM
The Fairfax Town Council meets tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Women's Club in Fairfax.
Note, the 7 p.m. start time is different than the previous start time of 7:30 p.m. On the agenda:
■Presentation regarding the possibility of Fairfax creating its own local currency.
■Presentation from Marin Sanitary on food composting and food waste recycling.
■Interview and appointments of one candidate to the Design Review Board and four candidates to the Planning Commission.
■Approve a letter for Council Member Larry Bragman to send to the Department of Justice urging stronger ADA protections for electromagnetically sensitive individuals.
■Second hearing and adoption of new building codes and new fire codes.
■Discuss and consider the establishment of a General Plan Implementation Committee.
■Discuss and consider guidelines for medical marijuana dispensaries.
■Discussion of reorganization of town staff.
Note, the 7 p.m. start time is different than the previous start time of 7:30 p.m. On the agenda:
■Presentation regarding the possibility of Fairfax creating its own local currency.
■Presentation from Marin Sanitary on food composting and food waste recycling.
■Interview and appointments of one candidate to the Design Review Board and four candidates to the Planning Commission.
■Approve a letter for Council Member Larry Bragman to send to the Department of Justice urging stronger ADA protections for electromagnetically sensitive individuals.
■Second hearing and adoption of new building codes and new fire codes.
■Discuss and consider the establishment of a General Plan Implementation Committee.
■Discuss and consider guidelines for medical marijuana dispensaries.
■Discussion of reorganization of town staff.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Blog #74 Ice Skating at Pavilion
Come join us the weekend of January 8 & 9, 2011 for family ice skating in the Pavilion hosted by Park & Rec. An 1800 foot synthetic ice rink will be set up for entertainment & fun. Skating times run from noon to 5 p.m. on both days. A flat rate of $4 buys you 30 minutes of ice skating and includes the rental of the skates. This year, we will provide a bounce house for kids under 5 who are too young to skate. A small fee will be charged. Additionally, a concession stand will offer hot dogs, chips, sodas, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa & coffee for sale.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th for ticket sales. Don’t delay, as this event has been known to sell out! All proceeds benefit Park & Rec. For more info, call 456-5652.
Blog #73 - Year in Review for 2010 - Town Accomplishments
Another year has gone by in our great Town and you may wonder what has the Town accomplished this year? Here is a list of some of the highlights of 2010 in chronological order:
JANUARY- MARCH 2010
Ross Valley School Bond: This year started with the the Ross Valley School District holding community meetings to discuss the siting of a new K-5 school in several possible locations in Fairfax. The Deer Park residents and others came to the Town Council asking for assistance from the Town Council. The Deer Park and Town and Country Club proposed sites garnered much discussion at many community meetings, including two well organized charrettes in Fairfax. After all of these meetings the Town Council worked with the school district and the community to get a bond measure passed in November 2010 that did not include a new school site in Fairfax.
Marin Energy Authority: The Town Council unanimously chose the “Dark Green” option with the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) program. The “Dark Green” option uses 100% renewable energy. The other option with MCE was a “Light Green” option which uses about 50% renewable energy. The Town’s solar panels on the Pavilion are powering most of the Town’s energy needs thus the “dark green” option will essentially be cost neutral for the Town.
APRIL-JUNE 2010
Hazardous Fuel Reduction Grant: The Town was granted $168,831 in funding from the USDA Forest Service! Our Fire Hazardous Fuel Reduction grant proposal was one of 397 grant proposals this year requesting a total of $70 million. The grant covers environmental consultation, photo monitoring, and contract administration. One major item of the grant requires the hiring of qualified contractors to perform primarily brush clearing and tree trimming services.
Camp Fairfax: Expanded Camp Fairfax from one week to three weeks in 2010 due to the popularity of the one week offer on 2009, the first year of the Camp. The FOCUS program will consider even more Camp Fairfax weeks in 2011! Thanks to all the residents and staff in Fairfax and beyond who made this a great day camp experience for our youth.
The General Plan: In May the Council began the process of reviewing the first of many general plan elements - the Safety Element. Over the next seven months the Council reviewed all the elements of the General Plan culminating in the acceptance of the draft General Plan in December 2010. The next step is to have the environmental review of the plan started in January 2011.
SMART METERS: The Fairfax Town Council wrote a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission requesting that they investigate SMART Meters for a variety of issues related to the accuracy of the meters, possible health hazards, and privacy issues.
Ross Valley Fire JPA: The Town Council unanimously voted to amend the Ross Valley Fire Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement to include Sleepy Hollow as a full voting member of the JPA at a Special Town Council meeting on Saturday, June 5, 2010
Second Unit Amnesty Program: Adopted Ordinance 751 amending the second unit amnesty program to eliminate the requirement for fire suppression sprinklers for existing second units qualifying for legalization.
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2010
FOCAS Program: Approved an Agreement with Camille Esposito to provide Youth Services as part of the FOCAS (Fairfax Open Circle Arts). The Youth Services budget ($18,000 per year) is part of the Measure I funds voters approved in November 2009.
More SMART Meter Actions: Agreed to intervene in the City and County of San Francisco motion at the California Public Utilities Commission to suspend deployment of Smart Meters and agreed to have staff bring back a draft ordinance at the next meeting banning the installation of Smart Meters in Fairfax
Town Hires New Police Chief: The Town Council, in a unanimous vote, hired Chris Morin as the new Police Chief. Ken Hughes retired after nearly 40 years of service to the Town. Chief Morin brings more than 20 years of experience to the job.
Smart Meter Moratorium: The Town Council unanimously passed an urgency ordinance on August 4, 2010 that places a one year moratorium on the deployment of smart meters in Fairfax. PG&E representatives were also present at the Council meeting and told the Council that they would voluntarily halt the deployment of the controversial smart meters in Fairfax immediately. PG&E also promised to hold several community meetings so that they could hear the concerns and questions from residents and businesses and then respond to those questions and concerns. To date there have been three Special Council meetings with PG&E to hear the concerns of the residents and to receive answers from PG&E on privacy, health and accuracy of the meters.
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2010
Town Budget Adopted: The Town Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2010/11 Operating and Capital Budgets on October 6, 2010. The budget adoption was later than usual in part because the Council had to balance the $205,000 deficit. The General Fund Operating budget is $6.901 million down from $6.988 million the prior year. Estimated revenues for property taxes are 2% less than last year and have been flat or lower than previous years for the last three years. This loss coupled with sales tax losses amounts to a loss of about $125,000 in revenue just over last fiscal year.
To balance the FY 2010/11 several vacant positions were left unfilled for several extra months to save money. For the second straight year, employees throughout the Town did not receive any cost of living adjustments. Most employees have lost compensation as they are paying a portion of their retirement costs out of their pocket which started over a year ago. All operating budgets (materials and supplies) in the Town have been cut 4% over the last two years as another necessary measure to balance the budget.
New Master Fees Adopted: The Town Council adopted a resolution revising the Master Fee schedule on October 6, 2010. New fees will take effect on November 8, 2010. New Fees are posted at the Town’s website www.townoffairfax.org in the agenda packet for the October 6th meeting as Item 17.
New Start Time for Council Meetings: The Council adopted Ordinance 755 changing the regular time of the Town Council meetings from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Fiscal Sustainability Workshop Held: The Town Council held a Fiscal Sustainability Workshop on November 17, 2010 to discuss eliminating the structural deficit in the budget which will include further cuts to the budget through a reorganization of the Town staff. This Council Workshop included a discussion of escalating retirement and health care costs and the possibility of a further partnership with employees to share the burden with the Town to pay for these escalating costs. A discussion of new revenue sources will also factor into the five year fiscal sustainability plan. This workshop was informational only and no policy decisions were made by the Council.
Good Earth Signs Lease Agreement to move to Old Albertson's building: After many years of speculation and wishful thinking from Fairfax residents, the closed Albertson's at Fair-Anselm Plaza is finally getting a new tenant. Good Earth announced on November 30, 2010, it is signing a long-term lease with LRG Capital to occupy the 23,000 square foot space that has stood empty since Albertson's shut a number of its Northern California stores in 2006.
The long-term lease and move to Fair-Anselm includes an expansive remodel, something Good Earth partners Mark Squire and Baylacq both say includes environmentally-friendly renovations to cut down on energy use and make the building more sustainable.
Renovations include large windows to capitalize on natural light, construction of a clerestory, a grey water system, permeable asphalt, and solar panels. Both the Good Earth partners and LRG Capital will work with design teams on the total overhaul of the building. Baylacq said they've been working on designs for the last four months, which have to be approved by the Town of Fairfax. The renovations are expected to be complete and the new store opened in October 2011.
New Mayor and Vice Mayor selected: Larry Bragman as the next Mayor and Pam Hartwell-Herrero as the next Vice Mayor. Both will serve one year terms and both were unanimous votes of the Town Council. Newly appointed Mayor Bragman commented on some major themes that the Council will have to tackle in the next year. The contracting economy continues and it is affecting the public sector more than any other. Mayor Bragman stated we need a vital public sector, and we need to continue to improve efficiencies and maintain humanity and civility as the challenge of balancing the Town budget continues. Volunteer Boards and Commissions will play a key role in assisting the Town with all of the activities it needs to accomplish.
JANUARY- MARCH 2010
Ross Valley School Bond: This year started with the the Ross Valley School District holding community meetings to discuss the siting of a new K-5 school in several possible locations in Fairfax. The Deer Park residents and others came to the Town Council asking for assistance from the Town Council. The Deer Park and Town and Country Club proposed sites garnered much discussion at many community meetings, including two well organized charrettes in Fairfax. After all of these meetings the Town Council worked with the school district and the community to get a bond measure passed in November 2010 that did not include a new school site in Fairfax.
Marin Energy Authority: The Town Council unanimously chose the “Dark Green” option with the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) program. The “Dark Green” option uses 100% renewable energy. The other option with MCE was a “Light Green” option which uses about 50% renewable energy. The Town’s solar panels on the Pavilion are powering most of the Town’s energy needs thus the “dark green” option will essentially be cost neutral for the Town.
APRIL-JUNE 2010
Hazardous Fuel Reduction Grant: The Town was granted $168,831 in funding from the USDA Forest Service! Our Fire Hazardous Fuel Reduction grant proposal was one of 397 grant proposals this year requesting a total of $70 million. The grant covers environmental consultation, photo monitoring, and contract administration. One major item of the grant requires the hiring of qualified contractors to perform primarily brush clearing and tree trimming services.
Camp Fairfax: Expanded Camp Fairfax from one week to three weeks in 2010 due to the popularity of the one week offer on 2009, the first year of the Camp. The FOCUS program will consider even more Camp Fairfax weeks in 2011! Thanks to all the residents and staff in Fairfax and beyond who made this a great day camp experience for our youth.
The General Plan: In May the Council began the process of reviewing the first of many general plan elements - the Safety Element. Over the next seven months the Council reviewed all the elements of the General Plan culminating in the acceptance of the draft General Plan in December 2010. The next step is to have the environmental review of the plan started in January 2011.
SMART METERS: The Fairfax Town Council wrote a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission requesting that they investigate SMART Meters for a variety of issues related to the accuracy of the meters, possible health hazards, and privacy issues.
Ross Valley Fire JPA: The Town Council unanimously voted to amend the Ross Valley Fire Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement to include Sleepy Hollow as a full voting member of the JPA at a Special Town Council meeting on Saturday, June 5, 2010
Second Unit Amnesty Program: Adopted Ordinance 751 amending the second unit amnesty program to eliminate the requirement for fire suppression sprinklers for existing second units qualifying for legalization.
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2010
FOCAS Program: Approved an Agreement with Camille Esposito to provide Youth Services as part of the FOCAS (Fairfax Open Circle Arts). The Youth Services budget ($18,000 per year) is part of the Measure I funds voters approved in November 2009.
More SMART Meter Actions: Agreed to intervene in the City and County of San Francisco motion at the California Public Utilities Commission to suspend deployment of Smart Meters and agreed to have staff bring back a draft ordinance at the next meeting banning the installation of Smart Meters in Fairfax
Town Hires New Police Chief: The Town Council, in a unanimous vote, hired Chris Morin as the new Police Chief. Ken Hughes retired after nearly 40 years of service to the Town. Chief Morin brings more than 20 years of experience to the job.
Smart Meter Moratorium: The Town Council unanimously passed an urgency ordinance on August 4, 2010 that places a one year moratorium on the deployment of smart meters in Fairfax. PG&E representatives were also present at the Council meeting and told the Council that they would voluntarily halt the deployment of the controversial smart meters in Fairfax immediately. PG&E also promised to hold several community meetings so that they could hear the concerns and questions from residents and businesses and then respond to those questions and concerns. To date there have been three Special Council meetings with PG&E to hear the concerns of the residents and to receive answers from PG&E on privacy, health and accuracy of the meters.
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2010
Town Budget Adopted: The Town Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2010/11 Operating and Capital Budgets on October 6, 2010. The budget adoption was later than usual in part because the Council had to balance the $205,000 deficit. The General Fund Operating budget is $6.901 million down from $6.988 million the prior year. Estimated revenues for property taxes are 2% less than last year and have been flat or lower than previous years for the last three years. This loss coupled with sales tax losses amounts to a loss of about $125,000 in revenue just over last fiscal year.
To balance the FY 2010/11 several vacant positions were left unfilled for several extra months to save money. For the second straight year, employees throughout the Town did not receive any cost of living adjustments. Most employees have lost compensation as they are paying a portion of their retirement costs out of their pocket which started over a year ago. All operating budgets (materials and supplies) in the Town have been cut 4% over the last two years as another necessary measure to balance the budget.
New Master Fees Adopted: The Town Council adopted a resolution revising the Master Fee schedule on October 6, 2010. New fees will take effect on November 8, 2010. New Fees are posted at the Town’s website www.townoffairfax.org in the agenda packet for the October 6th meeting as Item 17.
New Start Time for Council Meetings: The Council adopted Ordinance 755 changing the regular time of the Town Council meetings from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Fiscal Sustainability Workshop Held: The Town Council held a Fiscal Sustainability Workshop on November 17, 2010 to discuss eliminating the structural deficit in the budget which will include further cuts to the budget through a reorganization of the Town staff. This Council Workshop included a discussion of escalating retirement and health care costs and the possibility of a further partnership with employees to share the burden with the Town to pay for these escalating costs. A discussion of new revenue sources will also factor into the five year fiscal sustainability plan. This workshop was informational only and no policy decisions were made by the Council.
Good Earth Signs Lease Agreement to move to Old Albertson's building: After many years of speculation and wishful thinking from Fairfax residents, the closed Albertson's at Fair-Anselm Plaza is finally getting a new tenant. Good Earth announced on November 30, 2010, it is signing a long-term lease with LRG Capital to occupy the 23,000 square foot space that has stood empty since Albertson's shut a number of its Northern California stores in 2006.
The long-term lease and move to Fair-Anselm includes an expansive remodel, something Good Earth partners Mark Squire and Baylacq both say includes environmentally-friendly renovations to cut down on energy use and make the building more sustainable.
Renovations include large windows to capitalize on natural light, construction of a clerestory, a grey water system, permeable asphalt, and solar panels. Both the Good Earth partners and LRG Capital will work with design teams on the total overhaul of the building. Baylacq said they've been working on designs for the last four months, which have to be approved by the Town of Fairfax. The renovations are expected to be complete and the new store opened in October 2011.
New Mayor and Vice Mayor selected: Larry Bragman as the next Mayor and Pam Hartwell-Herrero as the next Vice Mayor. Both will serve one year terms and both were unanimous votes of the Town Council. Newly appointed Mayor Bragman commented on some major themes that the Council will have to tackle in the next year. The contracting economy continues and it is affecting the public sector more than any other. Mayor Bragman stated we need a vital public sector, and we need to continue to improve efficiencies and maintain humanity and civility as the challenge of balancing the Town budget continues. Volunteer Boards and Commissions will play a key role in assisting the Town with all of the activities it needs to accomplish.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Blog #72 - Holiday Schedule at Town Hall
Holiday Greetings to all Fairfaxians!!
Town Hall will be closed December 23, 2010- January 2, 2011. So far the rain is steady and with dry periods in between each storm. There has been thunder and lightning so please be careful outdoors.
Please be sure to remove all leaves and mud from your rain gutters so that the water may drain as normally as possible.
Have a great holiday season!!
Town Hall will be closed December 23, 2010- January 2, 2011. So far the rain is steady and with dry periods in between each storm. There has been thunder and lightning so please be careful outdoors.
Please be sure to remove all leaves and mud from your rain gutters so that the water may drain as normally as possible.
Have a great holiday season!!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Blog #71 - New Year's Eve Ball
Fairfax Artists in Residence Sponsor the Fifth New Year's Eve Ball. December 31, 2010 8 PM-1:00 AM at the Pavilion. $12 at the door. Seniors and Students $10 - Kids under 5 are free!!
See flyer above for more information:
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Blog #69 Fairfax Volunteers Holiday Caroling and Potluck-December 12th
The annual Fairfax Volunteers Holiday Caroling and Potluck is almost upon us. See attached flyer for all the details.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Blog #70 - FOCUS PROGRAMS - Winter Newsletter
The Newsletter below was written by Camille Esposito who runs the FOCUS Programs. There is a lot of recreational activities for all ages. Please take a look at all the new programs the Town has to offer!! Great job Camille for vastly improving the FOCUS programs!
Winter Newsletter December 1st, 2010
Greetings!
A chill is in the air and we are working on lots of fun things to do inside this Winter. Come join us for some fun!
Winter Birthdays
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What do you do when the weather is cold and rainy and you need to celebrate a
Winter birthday? Come celebrate in the Pavilion! There is tons of room for fun activities - treasure hunts, sports and even a jumpy! You can rent the space and bring your own activity or you can have us set up all the play equipment from our playgroup.
We are also offering music and art parties - check our website for rates and details.
Pavilion Playgroup
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We are getting all set up for the Playgroup to start. The first day we will be open is Wednesday December 8th - your cards from last season will be good thru the end of the calendar year so come down and have some fun! We refreshed the Pavilion this Fall, the stage and benches have been painted, it looks great and is ready for a fun season of play.
Family Fun Nights at the Pavilion
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We are thrilled to announce that every Friday we are hosting Family Fun Night at the Pavilion. This is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun on a Friday night with the whole family. Adults get to play games - handball, foursquare, dodgeball and more - while the kids play on riding toys and mats! $5 per adult, kids are FREE.
Most Friday evenings 5:30-7:30pm Fairfax Pavilion
Check our online calendar for schedule or find us on Facebook Fairfax Fun Fridays
Quick Links...
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www.fairfaxfocas.com
Volunteer to help out at the Craft Faire
Winter Birthday Party Info
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Winter Birthdays
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What do you do when the weather is cold and rainy and you need to celebrate a
Winter birthday? Come celebrate in the Pavilion! There is tons of room for fun activities - treasure hunts, sports and even a jumpy! You can rent the space and bring your own activity or you can have us set up all the play equipment from our playgroup.
We are also offering music and art parties - check our website for rates and details.
Pavilion Playgroup
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We are getting all set up for the Playgroup to start. The first day we will be open is Wednesday December 8th - your cards from last season will be good thru the end of the calendar year so come down and have some fun! We refreshed the Pavilion this Fall, the stage and benches have been painted, it looks great and is ready for a fun season of play.
Family Fun Nights at the Pavilion
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We are thrilled to announce that every Friday we are hosting Family Fun Night at the Pavilion. This is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun on a Friday night with the whole family. Adults get to play games - handball, foursquare, dodgeball and more - while the kids play on riding toys and mats! $5 per adult, kids are FREE.
Most Friday evenings 5:30-7:30pm Fairfax Pavilion
Check our online calendar for schedule or find us on Facebook Fairfax Fun Fridays
Quick Links...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
www.fairfaxfocas.com
Volunteer to help out at the Craft Faire
Winter Birthday Party Info
Contact Information
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phone: 415.256.9207 email: fairfaxfocas@yahoo.com
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