Saturday, May 9, 2020
David P. Donery, Town Manager

Find a Path Back to Normalcy on MarinRecovers.com

Recovery process outlined with content from local municipalities and experts

Marin County is working with local industry advisory groups, comprised of subject matter experts from various fields, who will provide recommendations about how an industry – from retail to recreation to rental properties – could reopen in compliance with COVID-19 public health orders.

In addition to industry feedback, residents have access to a new online resource that provides step-by-step guidance on the gradual return to normalcy. The website, MarinRecovers.com, connects Marin County residents, business owners, community leaders, and public health professionals to collaborate on reopening the economy and community in a safe manner.

A public comment form allows individuals to provide feedback to advisory groups who are leading the campaign. Group members will work within that industry to educate the community, updating content on MarinRecovers.com and successfully implementing the plans.

There are three stages in the reopening of the local economy and relaxing of sheltering orders. They are:

Slow the Spread
Sequential Reopening Under the Stay-at-Home Order
End of the Stay-at-Home Order

Each stage of recovery has criteria that must be met before moving to the next phase to continue the successful mitigation of COVID-19 while building the infrastructure needed to move forward. To reach the final stage, enough immunity must be present in the community through natural immunity or immunization to allow unrestricted activity across all domains. Given COVID-19’s prevalence with no immunization in existence, it will take time to achieve that stage.

Each municipality in Marin will contribute content for MarinRecovers.com so there is one unified recovery resource for all Marin residents. The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services’ coronavirus website will still remain the authority for local COVID-19 case data and medical information.

Marin Recovers Watch the introductory video about MarinRecovers.com.

May 4th COVID-19 Order Update as related to existing permits, new permits and construction

Please visit the Permit Center webpage for updated information regarding permit issuance and inspections including preventative requirements for construction during starting May 4^th 2020. Please email permits@townofsananselmo.org for all other unanswered questions.
https://www.townofsananselmo.org/81/Permit-Center

Need to run errands or exercise?

The rules of the road still apply

CMPA encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month

While shelter-in-place orders are in effect, we understand many residents need to run errands or go outside to exercise. May is Bicycle Safety Month and Central Marin Police are encouraging those out walking, driving or riding their bikes to look out for one another while practicing social distancing measures.

“Biking is a great way to get fresh air and exercise, but keep in mind others are staying at home too and have the same idea,” Corporal Scott Niklewicz said. “It’s important to keep you and your family safe by remaining aware of your surroundings even though there’s less vehicular traffic.”

CMPA offers the following tips to help keep you and your family safe:

Always wear a helmet and never ride impaired.
Follow social distancing measures and maintain at least six feet of physical space between other riders and those out walking.
Be seen: wear brightly colored clothing and have bike lights handy (front white light and rear red flashing light or reflectors)
Use hand signals when turning or stopping.
Rules of the road still apply: Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow moving vehicle.
Keep outside trips to a minimum; they should only be to get essential items or exercise

San Anselmo COVID-19 Business Resource Center

Please visit San Anselmo's
COVID-19 Business Resource Center.

We are continually updating information on available grants, loans, and other information.
Be sure to check back frequently for the latest information and resources.
Please share your resources by emailing planning@townofsananselmo.org

Support Your Local Businesses at these two sites

Please visit SanAnselmoShops.com and their sister site, SanAnselmoEats.com and support our local businesses as we all work to get through this challenging time.

Town Council Meetings

Live Streamed with Virtual Participation

The San Anselmo Town Council will continue to hold its meetings every second and fourth Tuesday at 7 PM, in order to continue to conduct essential Town business. These meetings offer remote viewing and participation so that the public can stay involved and engaged.

As always, all of our meetings are streamed live and are also played back on the government channel of your cable provider. We will also be using the Zoom platform for viewing and for public participation.

How to watch the upcoming Town Council meeting on May 12:

Online*:Town-Council-Meeting-Packets or https://cmcm.tv/watch
Local television: Tune in to Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99

How to provide comment:

Before the meeting: email your comments to towncouncil@townofsananselmo.org no later than 3 pm on the day of the Town Council meeting.
During the meeting: The zoom link and instructions for participation will be placed on each agenda. Agenda packets are uploaded on Friday afternoons prior to the meetings before 5 PM. It will be available here.

Library News

We miss you and don’t want you to miss out on any of the amazing things library staff are working hard to create. We want to make sure that you are completely set up for using our virtual library services as our time for sheltering in place continues through May.

1. Library Card and password — if you don’t have one, please visit:
https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1018/Get-a-Library-Card
2. If you don’t remember your password, you can change it or get one at https://marinet.lib.ca.us/pinreset
3. Avail yourself of our many digital resources at our Library at Home https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1371/Library-At-Home and our e-library https://www.townofsananselmo.org/642/E-Library
4. Programs GALORE. We are live streaming storytimes, programs are Zooming, and our YouTube channel is chock full of fun. Find details later in this newsletter.
5. Wi-Fi is on and working around the perimeter of the Library building.
6. GET HELP: you can reach library staff in three ways:
a. Email anytime: library@townofsananselmo.org
b. Call Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm, 415-855-1597 (note: this is not our usual phone number)
c. Live Chat Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm on our homepage, www.sananselmolibrary.org
7. GET THE LATEST NEWS: Subscribe to The Hoot to receive our monthly newsletter and weekly e-blasts: https://www.townofsananselmo.org/784/Library-Newsletter. Follow us on social media — Facebook and Instagram — for daily inspiration and for the latest and greatest.
8. Spread the word — tell your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family about the virtual programs, eBooks, streaming movies, and everything your library is offering so they can enjoy it too.

All of us from the library look forward to seeing you again. But, until then, we’ll see you in the virtual world!

Art Talk Tuesday! The Beat and the Hip: San Francisco Art from the 1950s to the 1970s Tuesday, May 12 at 12pm San Francisco was a happening place at midcentury: big new ideas about art, music, poetry, life and love were all developing in what was then a small city. Discover the works of David Park, Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Brown, Robert Arneson, and more as we explore the art world of San Francisco’s Beatniks and Hippies.

The Sketchbook as a Place of Solace Drawing class for all levels with teacher and artist Janet Jacobs. Saturday, May 16 at 11am Drawing things from our life is a great way to meditate on the objects that represent home to us. Join us on Zoom for an hour of drawing with your pencil and your sketchbook/paper. We will start with very simple warm up drawings that move slowly into prolonged studies.

Interested in these virtual programs? Email sleyland@townofsananselmo.org to register and get the Zoom link

We want to hear from you!

Please fill out the survey to provide your input on design standards for multifamily projects

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TOWN OPERATIONS

NOTIFICATION OF CLOSURES OF TOWN PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Through May 31, 2020

In an effort to limit potential exposure and community spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), the Town of San Anselmo has made the difficult decision to close all indoor public facilities and provide as many services as possible online, by email and by phone.

For specific information about our departmental operations, please visit https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1408/16772/Town-Operations---COVID-19?activeLiveTab=widgets

Saturday, May 9, 2020 David P. Donery, Town Manager