Saturday December 4, 2021

David P. Donery, Town Manager

2021 Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Imagination Park, 535 San Anselmo Avenue
Saturday, December 4th at 5:00 pm

The San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and the Town of San Anselmo are thrilled to be bringing back a night of magic and whimsy on the Avenue. Please join us at Imagination Park at 5:00pm on December 4th to really get yourself in the holiday spirit. Besides the lighting itself, there are free refreshments, seasonal music with the Nick Brown Band, and selfies with the man himself from the North Pole. Please don't be late as Santa arrives promptly at the beginning of the event! This is a magical and old-fashioned event for ALL AGES that you do not want to miss!
Thank you to our sponsors:

San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
Town of San Anselmo
Linda Gridley and Mary Edwards of Coldwell Banker San Anselmo
United Markets

Month of December Grab and Go Craft for Kids:
Melted Snowkid

Why did the Snowkid melt? Make your own melted snowkid! Also, you can write a story about what made yours melt to leave in the Library Mailbox (behind the library). For a response, leave a self-addressed stamped envelope. Pick these up at the library during open hours. Have fun!

Digital Marin Strategic Plan

We are living in a Digital Age! Access to high-speed internet, digital literacy, and devices is needed to end the digital divide. With the recent Needs Assessment Report finalized and posted on GoDigitalMarin.org, the Digital Marin team is ready to present the Draft Strategic Plan to the Marin community.

If you live, work, own a business, attend school, or have other interests in Marin, you are invited to join members of the Digital Marin Executive Steering Committee as they share the draft Plan, listen to your comments, and answer questions. The Forum is being held virtually via Zoom.

The Virtual Community Forum will be held on Thursday, December 9th, 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Your participation is appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
You can access the meeting on the Zoom link below: https://zoom.us/j/99371023711?pwd=QUVpZllseXFBSE9sNlJ6L1ZoZDFNQT09
Webinar ID: 993 7102 3711
Passcode: 915877

Learn more and subscribe to updates at https://godigitalmarin.org.

For disability accommodations please phone 415-473 2614 (Voice), CA Relay 711, or e-mail digitalmarin@MarinCounty.org at least five business days in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.

Thank you!
The Digital Marin Team

Vivimos en la era digital. El acceso a Internet de alta velocidad, la alfabetización digital y los dispositivos son necesarios para acabar con la brecha digital. Con el reciente Informe de Evaluación de Necesidades finalizado y publicado en GoDigitalMarin.org, el equipo está listo para presentar el Borrador del Plan Estratégico a la comunidad de Marin.
Si vive, trabaja, tiene un negocio, asiste a la escuela o tiene otros intereses en Marin, le invitamos a unirse a los miembros del Comité Directivo de Marin Digital mientras comparten el borrador del Plan, escuchan sus comentarios y responden a sus preguntas. El Foro se celebra virtualmente a través de Zoom.
Nuestro Foro Comunitario Virtual se celebrará el Jueves 09 de diciembre de 5:30 – 7:00 PM Agradecemos su participación. Gracias por su tiempo y apoyo.
Puede acceder a la reunión en el siguiente enlace de Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/99371023711?pwd=QUVpZllseXFBSE9sNlJ6L1ZoZDFNQT09
Webinar ID: 993 7102 3711
Código de acceso: 915877

Obtenga más información y suscríbase a las actualizaciones en https://godigitalmarin.org.

Para adaptaciones por discapacidad, por favor llame a 415-473 2614 (Voz), Servicio de Retransmisión de CA 711, o envíe un correo electrónico digitalmarin@MarinCounty.org al menos con cinco días hábiles de anticipación al evento. El Condado hará su mejor esfuerzo para satisfacer las solicitudes recibidas con menos de cinco días hábiles de antelación. Hay copias de los documentos disponibles en formatos alternativos, previa solicitud.

¡Gracias!
El Equipo de Marin Digital

DECEMBER : Plan Your Fire-smart Landscape

Make a fire-smart plan. Consider existing plants, budget, and how much maintenance you are willing to do. Start by understanding the three defensible space zones. The idea is to decrease the energy and speed of a fire by eliminating continuous, dense vegetation vertically and horizontally. Defensible space allows a safer space to defend property. Plant spacing and maintenance is key.

Zone 0: 0 to 5 feet from the house. This is the most critical area. Minimize combustible materials and separate plants with non-combustible materials (concrete, brick, rocks, decomposed granite, gravel). Eliminate combustible plants and mulch near structures, especially windows. Select plants that are easy to maintain that do not produce excessive debris.
Zone 1: 5 to 30 feet from the house. Separate plantings and garden beds with hardscape and provide ample plant spacing to slow the spread of flames.
Zone 2: 30 to 100 feet from the house. Here, you can use larger shrubs and trees planted in widely spaced groups or “islands.” Consider the mature size of plants and shrubs to maintain spaces.

More detailed information can be found throughout the Marin Master Gardener Website. https://marinmg.ucanr.edu

Give the Gift of Great Memories!

Need gift ideas this holiday season? Consider giving your loved ones gifts of experience, like movie tickets, a coupon for a class or a certificate for their favorite restaurant. “Stuff” often ends up in the landfill, but memories last a lifetime. Zero Waste Marin has compiled a list of gift ideas for everybody on your list, to help you think outside the box. Visit ZeroWasteMarin.org/Gifts.

Town Books Holiday Hours

TOWN BOOKS will be open Sundays, 10 - 4, on December 5, 12, and 19. Be sure to stop in for the perfect gifts for friends and family - books, CDs. DVDs, and Audio Books. Can't decide what to get? We have gift certificates, too. We are also showing and selling the work of local artist Stephanie Thwaites. Exquisite paintings, collages, and more are on display now through December. We look forward to seeing you and we wish you all peace and joy through the holidays and the new year.

REMINDER - Leaf Blower Rules Change on January 1st

With the adoption of Ordinance #1157, beginning on January 1, 2022, the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers will no longer be allowed in San Anselmo. The Town has passed this ordinance due to concerns about the impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers on the environment, health, and noise pollution.

Rebate Program
If you haven't made the switch to electric equipment yet, do not worry, we're here to help! The Town has created a rebate program that allows you to trade in your old, gas-powered leaf blower (drained of fluids, please) and in return, you can receive a rebate for the purchase of new, electric equipment of up to 50% to $150. More information about the program will be available in mid-December.

Hours of Operation
Allowable hours of operation have been updated to come in-line with other Marin County jurisdictions. Beginning on 1/1/22, the new hours of operation will be:

Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (7:00 am to 5:00 pm for multi-unit and non-residential properties)
Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays - no leaf blowers use

Enforcement
Starting on January 1st, 2022 and through June 30, 2022, anyone using a gas-powered leaf blower will be given a warning, with an explanation about the new regulations along with information about the rebate program. After June 30, 2022, if a warning has already been issued, a $100 citation will be issued. If additional violations are reported and confirmed, increasing citations of $200, and $500 may be issued.

To report usage of gas-powered leaf blowers during the hours of 9:00 to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, you can call Town Code Enforcement: 415-258-4654 and leave a voicemail with the time and address of reported gas-powered leaf blower usage.

You may also use the Town's Report a Concern feature and provide the time and the address of reported gas-powered leaf blower usage.

To report usage of gas-powered OR electrical leaf blowers outside of allowable hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm between Monday and Friday or 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, or any time on Sunday, you can:

Call Central Marin Police non-emergency number 415-927-5150.

Open Space Committee Fundraiser 2022 Calendar

The San Anselmo Open Space Committee, celebrating its 40^th year in 2021, has a beautiful new web site and now accepts donations online! Visit sananselmoopenspace.org.

Here’s an opportunity to get the holiday shopping done early, benefit local open spaces, and to visualize a brighter and better 2022! The Fairfax and San Anselmo Open Space Committees have collaborated to create an informationally rich and stunningly beautiful Calendar for 2022 called Wonderfully Wild Marin. The calendar notes astronomical events, holidays from diverse cultures and religions, seasonal, cultural, and historical information about our natural surroundings along with outstanding vistas by talented local photographers.
To purchase go to: sananselmoopenspace.org or call 415-456-5476

Year End Giving Campaign – San Anselmo Arts Commission

We ask you to remember the San Anselmo Arts Commission in your year-end giving. We are very excited about 2022! Our projects will include utility box painting, scholarships, public art, youth engagement, and music events. Your donations are tax-deductible through our 501C3. Please scroll to the bottom of our website and press the donate button...https://sananselmoarts.org/

Applicants Sought for Boards and Commissions

The Town is seeking applicants for the following boards and commissions

Board of Review
Capital Programs Monitoring Committee
Flood Committee
Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee
Marin Commission on Aging

For more information about each commission or to apply online, please go here.

Town Seeks Representative on the Marin Commission on Aging

The Commission acts as an advocacy group for the interests and needs of the County’s older population, and serves as an advisory council to the County Board of Supervisors. The 21 – member Commission is comprised by representatives from cities and unincorporated areas of the County. The Commission meets the second Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

To apply online, please visit here

Open Seat of the San Anselmo Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee

Are you interested in issues of race, equity and inclusivity in the Town of San Anselmo? Would you like to serve the community with a group of dedicated and like-minded people who are making a difference in Town? Then you should consider applying for the vacant seat on San Anselmo’s Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee. Members must live, work or own a business or property in San Anselmo. Visit the committee’s website at https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1453/Racial-Equity-Ad-Hoc-Committee to learn more. You can apply here https://www.townofsananselmo.org/FormCenter/Administration-Forms-4-4/Boards-Committee-Applications-38-38.

¿Le interesan los temas de raza, equidad e inclusión en la Ciudad de San Anselmo? ¿Le gustaría servir a la comunidad con un grupo de personas dedicadas y con ideas afines que están haciendo una diferencia en la ciudad? ¿Vive o trabaja usted en San Anselmo? Entonces debería considerar la posibilidad de solicitar el puesto vacante en el Comité Especial de Equidad Racial de San Anselmo. Los miembros deben vivir, trabajar o poseer un negocio o una propiedad en San Anselmo. Conéctese al sitio web del Comité en https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1453/Racial-Equity-Ad-Hoc-Committee para obtener más información. Usted puede hacer su solicitud aquí https://www.townofsananselmo.org/FormCenter/Administration-Forms-4-4/Boards-Committee-Applications-38-38.