Friday, March 13, 2020 
David P. Donery, Town Manager

COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates:
Library and Recreation Department Announcements

Due to the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus situation, and following Marin Health & Human Services and the Center for Disease Control's guidance, the Town of San Anselmo will be making changes to schedules programs, events and meetings.

Starting today, the Library and Recreation Departments have taken the following actions:
 
Library  

• Cancelled all programs, events, activities and meetings through the end of the month. 
• The Historical Museum will close until the end of the month. 
• The Library will remain open for its regular schedule at this time.

• Cancelled Youth Softball/Baseball Opening Day and Parade.
• Cancelled Spring Teen and Children’s Egg hunt and Camp Fair events.
• Postponed Age Friendly San Anselmo events through the end of March.

Given the California Department of Public Health’s order today, the Town will be announcing additional information related to Town meetings and services with a
special email.

Town Council Meeting Outcomes from This Week

At their March 10th meeting Town Council heard the following items:

Flood Control: Received an update from Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District on the San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction Project. 

Cannabis Businesses: Approved a resolution that would amend the Town of San Anselmo General Plan to prohibit cannabis business uses in the Town and introduced “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of San Anselmo Amending Municipal Code Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) Chapter 3 (Zoning) Article 18 (Cannabis Regulations) to delete Section 10-3.1801(f) That Allows Cannabis Business Applicants to Apply to Amend Town Zoning Regulations.”

EV Charging Stations: Established an Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging Policy Including Fees for Electric Vehicle Charging and Parking and New Fines for Electric Vehicle Parking Space Violations. It was decided that the hourly parking fee would remain free; however, vehicles would need to pay for charging their vehicles at the charge stations. Also, it was decided that there would be a $40 fine for parking in an EV charging space in violation of the policy, which is the same as most parking violations. Violations occur when an EV is not utilizing the charging station and where non-EV’s park in designated EV parking stalls.

The video, full agenda and staff reports are available here: https://www.townofsananselmo.org/779/Town-Council-Meeting-Packets

San Anselmo Student, Indigo Prasad, Receives Proclamation from the Town Council 

At their March 10th meeting, the Town Council recognized Ingrid Prasad for being named the Humane Student of the Year by Animalearn for her research related to the use of more humane alternatives to traditional real-frog dissection.

The Town of San Anselmo is monitoring and coordinating with the Marin County Health Department regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The novel coronavirus is a member of the same family of viruses that causes common colds. Treatment is similar to that for other viral infections. Marin County Public Health encourages everyone to emphasize good hygiene to reduce the risk of infection with a respiratory virus, including coronavirus. Thus, please incorporate the following practices:

•  Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds
•  When soap and hot water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
•  Cover your cough or sneeze with the crook of your arm, not your hands
•  Avoid touching your face
•  Stay home from work or school if you are sick
•  Get your flu shot to protect against flu
  
  

If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing coronavirus infections, monitor your health and contact your healthcare provider if you develop upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. Health experts agree that the measures taken have been effective in containing the coronavirus, but that if precautions are not taken, the coronavirus could spread to communities across the United States.You should prepare for the possibility disruption of day-to-day activities that an outbreak will cause.  

THINGS YOU CAN DO INCLUDE:

• Ensure you have adequate supply of essential medicines

• Prepare a childcare plan if the childcare is not available (including school closures)

• Staying up to date with trusted resources (e.g., CDC)

• Have sufficient food in the event you have to stay home

Marin residents who have recently returned from areas with community transmission of coronavirus, such as Italy, are considered low risk and are not being asked to stay isolated at home. If a resident develops symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, however, they should contact their healthcare provider, report their symptoms and travel history to such health care professionals. 

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Public Health Division, Communicable Disease Control Unit at 415-473-4163 or https://www.marinhhs.org/coronavirus.

More Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19):

• Coronavirus Patient from Travis isolated at Local Hospital

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• California Department of Public Health

• Marin Health and Human Service

Opportunities to Get Involved!

Getting involved in the Town is a great way to give back to our wonderful community and meet new friends. There are opportunities available on the Town’s Boards, Commission and Committees. Please visit https://www.townofsananselmo.org/175/Boards-Commissions for further information.