Saturday, May 16, 2020
David P. Donery, Town Manager
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San Anselmo retail businesses can start to sell curbside beginning Monday, May 18th
To let everyone know the town is open for business, San Anselmo’s Economic Development Committee has created a series of lighthearted window posters that will encourage people to support our merchants while staying safe. This poster campaign is intended to appeal to San Anselmo’s sense of community and connectedness while highlighting that our businesses are ready to serve. Its tone and messaging are purposely upbeat in the face of a very serious situation. We hope you enjoy them. Look for new messages coming as the situation changes and more businesses are allowed to come back.
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Updated Public Health Orders
New Park Order
Effective May 18th the County Health Officer has modified the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Order to allow people to drive to and park at or near many of the Park Facilities within the County for the purpose of engaging in Essential Activities as defined in the SIP Order, including outdoor exercise. The SIP order continued to keep closed those Park Facilities that draw regional crowds from across the greater Bay Area such as Point Reyes and all Marin Municipal Water District lands. However, the order does allow local jurisdictions to continue to prohibit motorized access to any Park Facility.
Curbside RetailEffective Monday, May 18 th curbside retail will be permitted. Please to go to the Marin Recovers website for more details. Click here to read the plan that all businesses need to complete in order to re-open. This is the link to for businesses to find their industry specific “best practices” to copy/paste into their Site Specific Protection Plan. Here is the link specific for curbside retail.
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Join Mayor Ford Greene along with Town Manager David Donery on a new, biweekly community forum called
OPEN TIME
OPEN TIME provides the chance to hear local information about issues being discussed, projects that are happening and about how our small town is coping during the age of COVID-19. Participants will be able to ask questions and make comments during the 30 minute program. Each forum will include a featured discussion regarding a local subject.
OPEN TIME forums will take place every other Wednesday beginning on May 20th. The forums begin at 5:00pm and are scheduled to run for 30 minutes.
May 20th Featured Discussion: Public Works Director Sean Condry discusses local construction rules, what is happening with the building demolition downtown, updates on upcoming road projects, along with other topics.
OPEN TIME forums will be aired on the Zoom Webinar platform
Please click the link below to join the May 20th webinar:
Or by iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,88284946581# or +13462487799,,88284946581# Or by telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 Webinar ID: 882 8494 6581 |
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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
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Support Your Local Businesses at these two sitesPlease visit SanAnselmoShops.com and their sister site, SanAnselmoEats.com and support our local businesses as we all work to get through this challenging time. |
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Marin Great Plates Delivered Program
In partnership with the local community, the County of Marin is participating in the State of California’s Great Plates Delivered Program, set up to support older adults who are sheltering in place, unable to access meals, and ineligible for other nutrition programs.
Marin Great Plates program is free to recipients, and is also a way to support local restaurants and other food providers who are struggling because of the economic downturn related to COVID-19.
The Marin County Board Supervisors approved the program during its May 12 meeting as proposed by the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Marin Great Plates will launch its pilot program and deliver three restaurant meals a day, five days per week, to older adults starting May 18. The program will run through May 29 with the possibility of extension through June 10.
To find out more about the program click here.
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Downtown Building Demolition Project Nears Completion
The San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction (SAFRR) building demolition project in the downtown area is near completion. The next steps are to implement measures to make the area safe and usable as a creek observation area until the second phase of the project begins.
Phase Two of this project, which includes the removal of the concrete abutments which are built over and in the creek, is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2021.
You can find more information about the SAFRR along with other flood district efforts by visiting https://www.marinwatersheds.org.
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“Age-Friendly is still offering errand and chore volunteers, and emotional support volunteers for residents.
Age-Friendly San Anselmo will continue running the emergency neighbor to neighbor support program for as long as we are sheltering in place. We have many volunteers who can run errands or walk dogs for those who need some help.
We realize the length of this virus event may be causing some of our residents’ psychological and social stress and loneliness. We have trained individuals who have volunteered to have regular calls with people who need support and assistance with their feelings and anxiety. Please visit the Age Friendly San Anselmo webpage, or use the buttons below to volunteer, or to be matched with a volunteer counselor.
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Click the picture above to check out the San Anselmo Rec Instagram page! New posts daily so check back often for exciting new activities!
Click the links below to register for our all new virtual classes:
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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. |
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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 4th 2020. Please email permits@townofsananselmo.org for all other unanswered questions.
https://www.townofsananselmo.org/81/Permit-Center
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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
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Town Council MeetingsLive Streamed with Virtual ParticipationThe 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: 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.
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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 |
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