1 August 9, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Fairfax Town Council Minutes
Special Meeting
via teleconference
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Call to Order/Roll Call:
Mayor Hellman called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Ackerman
Barbara Coler
Chance Cutrano
Renee Goddard
Stephanie Hellman
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Heather Abrams, Town Manager
Michele Gardner, Town Clerk
Janet Coleson, Town Attorney
Approval of Agenda and Affidavit of Posting
M/S, Cutrano/Goddard, Motion to approve the affidavit of posting and the agenda as submitted.
AYES: Ackerman, Coler, Cutrano, Goddard, Mayor Hellman
1. Appoint a Councilmember to the Housing Element ad hoc subcommittee to replace outgoing Councilmember Goddard
Town Manager Abrams presented a staff report.
Mayor Hellman opened the meeting to public comments.
Rick Hamer discussed the need for continuity and supported Councilmember Ackerman.
Mayor Hellman closed the meeting to public comments.
Councilmember Coler stated Councilmember Ackerman would be well suited for this subcommittee, but it would be a good opportunity for Vice Mayor Cutrano to serve.
Town Attorney Coleson clarified the roles and responsibilities of the subcommittee members.
Vice Mayor Cutrano volunteered to serve on the subcommittee.
The Council reviewed the draft project timeline and next steps document.
Councilmember Ackerman supported Vice Mayor Cutrano.
M/S, Ackerman/Goddard, Motion to appoint Vice Mayor Cutrano to serve with Councilmember Coler on the Housing Element ad hoc subcommittee.
AYES: Ackerman, Coler, Cutrano, Goddard, Mayor Hellman
M/S, Cutrano/Goddard, Motion to add one additional check-in Council meeting after item #9 on 2 August 9, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes
the Draft Town of Fairfax Housing Element Update Project Timeline to approve the Draft Housing Element with comments and responses to be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
AYES: Ackerman, Coler, Cutrano, Goddard, Mayor Hellman
Mayor Hellman opened the meeting to public comments on the Closed Session item.
There were no comments.
Mayor Hellman closed the meeting to public comments on the Closed Session item.
M/S, Coler/Goddard, Motion to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session on the following matter.
AYES: Ackerman, Coler, Cutrano, Goddard, Mayor Hellman
Adjourn to Closed Session on the following matter:
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Town Manager Heather Abrams, Finance Director Michael Vivrette, HR Consultant Deborah Muchmore, Town Attorney Janet Coleson Employee Organization: Fairfax Police Officers’ Association, Service Employees International Union (‘SEIU) Local 1021, Unrepresented Employee Units
Mayor Hellman stated the report out on the Closed Session will be at the September 7th Regular Council meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 pm.