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The Decisions Ledger

Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Chair Susan Pascal Beran called the meeting to order; roll call conducted; Milo Hetherington appointed as timekeeper
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All members present
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Interview and appointment of new FOSC youth members Kirnan Toy and Jessie Dong to replace graduating seniors Maria Pastor and Milo Hetherington, starting June 2026; recognition of graduating youth members and retiring Ta
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Approved unanimously to confirm Kirnan Toy and Jessie Dong as new youth members
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Wall Property (Fairfax Open Space Preserve) 📍 — Reconfirm naming of the Wall property as 'Fairfax Open Space Preserve' and rename the trail from Upper Marinda Drive to 'Liile Yomi' (meaning 'the high place') per Graton Rancheria's recommendation; updates on tribal con
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Naming reconfirmed; trail renamed to 'Liile Yomi'; PCA grant award still pending
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Sky Ranch Knoll, Fairfax (7 acres) 📍 — Fairfax to contribute $75,000 toward the Sky Ranch Knoll acquisition, consisting of $50,000 from FOSC Measure A funds (FY2025/26 and FY2026/27) and $25,000 from FOSC Undesignated Balance Funds, pending Town Council actio
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Funding campaign received an extension on the purchase until September; contribu
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Review of FOSC budget and expenses for fiscal year 2026-27
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No report given
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Sell owl-inspired T-shirts and ball caps for $30 each as donations at the Fairfax Festival; fund printing of bumper stickers promoting the Town's bird, the Northern Spotted Owl
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Approved $300 to print bumper stickers
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Coordinate FOSC table duties for the Fairfax Festival/Eco-Fest on June 13-14
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Sign-up sheet circulated; Michael Reeves coordinating
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Discuss rotating chair responsibilities among committee members
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Postponed to a future meeting
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Approve FOSC meeting minutes from March and April 2026
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March 24, 2026 minutes approved for finalization and posting; April 28, 2026 min
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Opportunity for members to report on non-agenda matters
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No discussions
Oct 28, 2026
Open Space Committee
Closing appreciations and adjournment of meeting
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Adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Oct 6, 2026
Tree Committee
Discussion on the need to clarify residents' legal responsibilities when directives are received from RVFD or Fire Safe Marin.
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To be continued after Tom Childers meets with the Town Manager.
Oct 1, 2026
Climate Action Committee
Approve the meeting agenda and affidavit of posting.
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Approved, AYES all
Oct 1, 2026
Climate Action Committee
Approve the minutes from the April 30, 2026 special meeting, with changes.
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Approved with changes, motion by Dan/Sheryl, AYES all
Oct 1, 2026
Climate Action Committee
Discussion of lengthy public comment at Bay Area Air District (BAAD) meetings on May 6 and 16 regarding zero-NOx water heater requirements; an estimated 40% of people would qualify for low-income/complicated-project exem split vote
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BAAD straw vote 10-8 to proceed in October 2027
Oct 1, 2026
Climate Action Committee
Review and approval of the final 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; discussion of county climate updates including MCE executive pay criticism raised at Corte Madera Town Council and upcoming Community Power Coalition and Res
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Annual Action Plan approved by members present
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
Adopt Resolution 2026-37 certifying the results of the June 2, 2026 special municipal election declaring the results of Measure J, an extension and increase of the Measure C sales tax.
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Approved 5-0 (Blash, Gerangelli, Kohler, Agger, Helman all yes) after a friendly
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
100-acre 'Wall property' / Fairfax Open Space Preserve 📍 — Adopt a resolution establishing official names for the open space, its features and trails (Fairfax Open Space Preserve, Bright Side Overlook, Jessica's Spiral, Redford Ridge, Miranda Perch, Leelle Yomi Way, and Marin Op
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Approved 5-0 (Blash, Gerangelli, Kohler, Agger, Helman all yes).
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
Informational update (no action) on short-term rental registration and enforcement, including use of the RentalScape/Deckard platform, a new tax-collection agreement with Airbnb expected to generate over $100,000/year in against staff rec
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No formal action taken; council directed staff to continue current enforcement e
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
Town Hall, Fire Station, Pavilion, Community Center, Women's Club, Corporation Yard, Little League Building 📍 — Receive an informational report from Bureau Veritas on the physical condition of town facilities, immediate repair needs (~48 items), facility condition index (FCI) scores, and funding options, with the Pavilion identifi against staff rec
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No action taken; report received, with council directing staff to continue devel
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
Approve consent calendar items including a used light-duty truck purchase, disability pride month proclamation, and other routine items, with a date correction on item 5A's resolution.
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Approved 4-0 (Blash, Kohler, Agger, Helman; Gerangelli had left the meeting).
Jul 22, 2026
Town Council
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Government Consulting Partners (GCP), not to exceed $34,500, for a comprehensive cost-of-services and cost-allocation study to update the town's fee schedule (last
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Approved 4-0 (Blash, Kohler, Agger, Helman).