FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #3
MEETING DATE November 6, 2024
PREPARED FOR Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk
SUBJECT Pursuant to Town Code Section 2.08.090 a Residents’ Petition was Received Regarding Code Violations – Petitioner: Sean Fitzgerald
RECOMMENDATION
Hear the petition and direct staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Fairfax Municipal Code Section 2.08.090 (C), if the Council is presented with a petition signed by 25 Fairfax residents urging consideration of an issue, the issue shall be placed on the Council’s agenda for discussion.
DISCUSSION
On October 1, 2024, a residents’ petition was submitted to the Town for the Council’s consideration. The petition has 25 signatures of Fairfax residents, which meets the 25-signature threshold, and is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office.
The language provided by the petitioner states:
“Please advise why the following codes violations are not enforced in the town of Fairfax. And we ask you to begin citing people in violation of these codes § 8.12.020 DEPOSIT IN PUBLIC PLACES. § 8.12.080 DEPOSIT IN PARKS. § 12.36.020 NIGHTTIME USE; PERMISSION OF TOWN CLERK, OR DESIGNEE, REQUIRED. § 12.44.010 PERMIT REQUIRED TO CUT OR TRIM. § 8.24.010 NUISANCE DECLARED.”
The petitioner will be at the meeting to make a brief presentation. After the presentation and receiving public comment, the Council may discuss the matter and direct staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
None.