Saturday, November 21, 2020 
David P. Donery, Town Manager

The Town of San Anselmo is accepting applications to join its newly formed Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee.

On November 10^th, the Town Council formed the Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee and charged it with the tasks of examining issues of racial equity, social justice, systemic racial bias, and diversity in Town and making recommendations to the Town Council on how to best advance equity in all Town departments and operationalize equitable polices, programs and procedures within Town government.
 
The purpose of the committee is to ensure that Town policies, programs, procedures and laws are not racist, are free of implicit biases, and that laws are fair and equitably enforced. The committee will also explore additional opportunities to build awareness, solutions and leadership around racial equity, social justice, and diversity for Town staff and the wider community.

With the goal of building an inclusive, vibrant and equitable community the committee will:

• Conduct an audit of the Town’s policies, programs, procedures and laws to be sure that they are fair, equitable and free of biases of any kind.
• Explore options and implement anti-bias, racial equity and other appropriate training for staff.
• Explore additional opportunities to improve Town government policies, practices and programs to address racial equity, social justice, systemic racial bias, and diversity issues.  

The committee will be comprised of up to seven (7) volunteer community members. Membership qualifications include being at least 16 years of age and residing or working in, or owning a business or property in San Anselmo. All applications shall be submitted online. Applications will be accepted until 5 pm December 31, 2020

To view the Council Resolution establishing the committee, CLICK HERE

To apply, CLICK HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 
SHOP SAN ANSELMO ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

Seasons Greetings from all of San Anselmo's
locally owned and operated small (but mighty!) businesses.

Show your small town spirit by shopping local this year.
Stroll, Shop, Pick-up some food to-go. See you on the 28th!

Work During the Holiday Season

No work will be allowed in the public right of way during Thanksgiving weekend from November 26th--November 29th, and from December 24th--January 1st, unless there is an emergency.

Worsening statistics prompt regression
from Orange Tier 3 to Red Tier 2

Marin County is one of 40 California counties tightening restrictions per State of California mandates in response to a surge of COVID-19 cases across the state and region. 

Governor Gavin Newsom announced November 16 that Marin was moved from orange to red, to use common virus status terminology. The step back comes just three days after the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notified local businesses and agencies about preemptive restrictions to stem the virus’ spread locally. But Monday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) officially moved Marin from orange-colored Tier 3 (“moderate risk”) to the more restrictive red Tier 2 (“substantial risk”) on its Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Twenty-eight counties on Monday were moved into the purple Tier 1, the most restrictive status on the Blueprint scale, because of widespread virus spread. Marin is now one of 11 counties out of 58 in red Tier 2 status; 41 are in purple Tier 1.

“This is concerning because surges are happening just as the weather is getting cooler, and before the real holiday season even starts,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer. “We can anticipate more travel, more gatherings, more flu. If we don’t get in front of this now, I’m concerned about our hospital capacity to manage cases come December.”

What moving back to Tier 2 means for Town businesses:

• Retail establishments and indoor malls are allowed at 50% capacity
• Office workspaces are allowed for essential workers; nonessential workers should work remote only
• Restaurants are allowed outdoor service only
• Bars and breweries are not allowed
• Personal care services are allowed indoors
• Museums are allowed at 25% capacity
• Places of worship are allowed at 25% capacity or 100 people (whichever is fewer)
• Libraries are allowed at 50% capacity
• Gyms and fitness centers are allowed at 10% capacity 

A full list of changes to business sector guidelines will be updated to the Marin Recovers website. All open businesses must complete a COVID-19 Site-Specific Protection Plan.

The change to Tier 2 does not affect Marin’s school reopening process. Local schools started re-opening on September 8 while the county was in the purple tier, and now 70% of Marin schools are open to some form of classroom-based learning. So far, there have been no cases of COVID-19 infection that occurred within school settings.

“It’s important to note that most counties across the state that did not reopen schools are seeing even faster rises in cases, and in people of all ages,” said Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin’s Deputy Public Health Officer. “We’ve done a lot of work together to make sure that schools can reopen safely, and it’s paying off.”

Follow the latest COVID-19 surveillance figures in Marin County on the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services website. Register online to receive a daily COVID-19 update from Marin HHS.

Celebrate the Holidays Safely

Public health officers have made their recommendations?for how we can stay safe during the holidays by limiting travel and large gatherings to be with family and friends which means the holidays will be different this year.
 
If you decide to host a gathering—keep it small, keep it outdoors, and keep it safe. Pods gathering can accomplish this by:  

• Maintaining at least 6 feet of physical distance from people not in your household at all times, whether you’re sitting or standing. More distance is safer.  
• Wearing face coverings at all times, including when talking to others. You can remove face covering briefly to eat, drink, or take medication as long as you stay at least 6 feet away from everyone outside your own household. More distance is safer.  
• Remaining outside as much as possible. If you go inside, open windows and doors to increase ventilation.  
• Washing hands with soap and water often. If not available, use hand sanitizer.  
• Serving shared food safely. If it is not possible to use single-serve disposable containers, food, and beverages must be served by a person who washes or sanitizes their hands frequently and wears a face covering. If you are dropping off home-prepared food or drink gifts, be sure to wear a mask and disinfect or wash your hands thoroughly.  

Continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and consider these recommendations as you make plans for the upcoming holiday season.    

COVID-19 Testing Options

Testing plays a major role in fighting COVID-19 — for your health, the health of our communities, and to help safely reopen businesses, schools, and more. More COVID-19 testing options are available through medical providers, self-referral sites, and at-home testing options. It’s free and you don’t need to have insurance! 

Not sure if you should get a test? 
Health officials recommend getting a COVID test if meet any of the following requirements: 

• You are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 
• You were notified by Marin Public Health as being high risk or a “close contact” to a person confirmed to have COVID-19 
• You work in a high-risk setting, such as a hospital or medical clinic, long-term care facility, homeless shelter or prison 

You work in an occupation where you experience frequent contact with the public on a daily basis 

Robson Aftercare Now Enrolling!!

With schools re-opening to students we know aftercare may be a necessity. Robson is up and running with spaces still available for both cohorts!!
Cohort A – Tuesday & Wednesday
Cohort B – Thursday & Friday
 
12:00pm-6:00pm ($288 per 3 week session)

 
REGISTER HERE

Carpentry for Kids is now enrolling for November, January, and February sessions!
 
Carpentry for Kids is an educational enrichment program for K-6 designed to teach practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools.
 
Mon/Tues or Wed/Thurs sessions
$205 per 3 week session
 
REGISTER HERE

Looking to keep busy over Thanksgiving break and have some fun with a few friends? Click the link at the bottom to register for San Anselmo Recreation’s Thanksgiving Break Camp!!

Limited spaces available so do not wait!!
11/23-11/25 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Ages 5-11  ($165.00)
 
REGISTER HERE

Reporting Shelter-in-Place Violations

To expedite the process for resolving business violations of the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Public Health Orders, each jurisdiction has set-up a way to report these violations, instead of being triaged by the County. This will allow cities and towns to respond faster to the complaints. 

To report a business violation in San Anselmo, please email SIPviolations@townofsananselmo.org and include the following information: 

• Business name 
• Address 
• As much detail as possible regarding the perceived health order violation 

Town Hall Office Hours

Town Hall is open for in-person services. Permits, Planning and Business Licenses are available from 8:30 am - 12 pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Social distancing and masks will be required while in the building. 

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