Town Manager's Newsletter
Saturday, October 1, 2022David P. Donery, Town Manager
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A New Creek Park Parklet is coming!
With Creek Park plaza closed by the County, the Town is moving quickly to create a parklet - in front of the plaza on San Anselmo Avenue - to provide additional seating and gathering space for our community!
A portion of the new space will be ready this weekend and the entire area will be fully operational by next week with picnic tables and trash receptacles.
Thank you to our San Anselmo Public Works Department!
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Creek Park is OpenCreek Park - including the Redwood Grove picnic tables, the grassy amphitheater and stage area are open for the community to use.
You can access the park via the pedestrian bridge from San Anselmo Avenue or from Center Boulevard and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
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Creek Park Plaza Closed by County Flood Control
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District), owners of building bridge (BB #2) at 632-636 San Anselmo Avenue, has terminated the lease between the Town and the District for public use of the building bridge (which houses the wood chip plaza) effective Friday, September 16, 2022. The District has deemed the building bridge unsafe for public use based on reports they have received that identify structural deficiencies within the foundation and recommendations that all public use be terminated immediately.
On September 27, 2022 Town Council appointed an adhoc subcommittee to focus on the BB#2 situation and to further research options, work with the District and make recommendations to the full Town Council.
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Goblins' SPOOKtacular is Back!Friday, October 28, 2022 5:00 pm
When you flip your calendars to October you know it’s officially spooky season!! Those noises at night and those creaks in the floorboards take on a whole new meaning! The ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of San Anselmo gearing up for an early Halloween celebration!! We are preparing for a Halloween celebration here in San Anselmo!
Not just any celebration though, the Goblins’ SPOOKtacular is back! And bigger than ever!
Join the whole town on Friday, October 28th starting at 5:00pm in downtown San Anselmo for our annual trick or treating event! Children ages 10 and under are welcome to come trick or treat from the merchants, Recreation staff and volunteers will be onhand, along with our volunteers from Cedars who are always dressed to the nines! And don’t forget to stop by the fire station for some cookies, candy, and water!
Questions? Please e-mail Kevin MacLeod: kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org
Thank you to our generous sponsor, Eric Gelman, Coldwell Banker Realty for helping make this happen and doubling the fun with so much candy this year!!
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Friends of Robson (FOR)
Fall Fundraiser/Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 22, 2022
This is a follow up to our successful fundraiser in May. An adults only event, we will be checking IDs at the door and distributing wristbands. Our maximum is 200 people and Kientz Hall and Poke a go go will be providing food.
No tickets will be sold ahead of time but food is first-come, first-served and we will likely run out.
Questions? Email: team@friendsofrobsonpark.org
For more information check-out the website: www.friendsofrobsonpark.org
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Housing Element Update What is the Housing Element?San Anselmo is in the process of updating its Housing Element, a chapter of the General Plan that outlines the plans and policies the community has in place to ensure we comply with state statutes. One component of our obligation is determined by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The RHNA establishes the minimum number of new housing units across various income levels that the Town must encourage the development of in the next 8 years by establishing supporting policy and development regulations.
How can you get involved?
Do you have ideas about where new housing could be located in San Anselmo? Share them with us! The Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) meetings are an opportunity to listen and provide feedback on preliminary housing opportunity sites identified by the Town and the HEAC. Your input is an essential part of this process.
To access the revised sites, click on the San Anselmo Suitability Viewer Tool and click on the layer titled, “Revised Staff Identified Sites.”
Information on attending the meeting via Zoom may be found here: meeting agenda Information on the Housing Element Update can be found at the Town’s Housing Element Update webpage and public comment via email may be sent to hscoble@townofsananselmo.org.
To view the San Anselmo Suitability Viewer Tool: CLICK HERE
For instructions on using the tool: CLICK HERE
The site suitability analysis considers these factors: CLICK HERE To visit the Housing Element Update webpage, please CLICK HERE
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Dine. Shop. Stroll. Dance.
The Town of San Anselmo and the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present: San Anselmo Live On The Avenue this summer and fall through October 15. Live entertainment coincides with a pedestrian thoroughfare straight through the heart of town.Come stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue! Concerts are held at Creek Park and Town Hall Plaza between 6:00-8:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. San Anselmo Avenue will be closed to cars from 6:00-10:00pm. Click here for the current line-up of spectacular entertainment.
Music from July – October 15, 2022, 32 nights of music, has been made possible by our gracious sponsor: Eric Gelman of Coldwell Banker. |
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Parking for Live on the Avenue Events IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READWe have created a pedestrian friendly event area on San Anselmo Avenue between Tunstead Avenue and Tamalpais Avenue.
The event area on San Anselmo Avenue will remain open for parking until 5:30pm each Friday and Saturday night through October 15th. In addition, there will be three 30 minute spaces available for retail customers in three separate convenient locations that are available from 4:30 to 6:00pm throughout the event series.
CLICK HERE for a downtown parking map.
Please do not park in the event area on the Avenue past 5:30pm
It creates a very dangerous situation when a vehicle attempts to exit the event area after the event has started.
Any vehicles remaining on San Anselmo Avenue (between Tunstead and Tamalpais Avenues) after 5:30pm will be ticketed and not allowed to leave the event area until 10pm. |
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Art Talk Tuesday:Ramses the Great and the Gold of the PharaohsTuesday, October 11 at 12:00 pm on ZoomRamses II, known as Ramses the Great, was the most celebrated and powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, Egypt’s golden age. Believed to be a living god, Ramses ruled for 67 years, erecting enormous temples, obelisks, and statues while also expanding Egypt’s empire. Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, on view at the de Young Museum, features one of the greatest collection of Egyptian artifacts ever to travel to the United States. Alfred Escoffier, a docent from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, will explore Ramses’ life and discuss the marvelous treasures in the exhibition, from the pharaoh’s colossal royal sculpture to mummies and exquisite Egyptian jewelry.
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Managing Money:
A Caregiver’s Guide to FinanceWednesday, October 12 at 10:00 am on ZoomIf you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
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Live Concert in the Library:
Tenaya Guitar DuoWednesday, October 26 7:00 pmLibrary Reading RoomEnjoy a live concert in the library! Tenaya Guitar Duo, a classical guitar group featuring Jonathan Braun and Gareth Loy, will perform arraignments by JS Bach, Francis Poulenc, Claude Debussy, and Edvard Greig in the Library Reading Room.
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Dr. Aziz Gazipura:Author of "Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, and Feeling Guilty"Thursday, October 13 at 1:00 pmAre you too nice? Do you find it hard to be assertive and ask for what you want? Did you know millions of people struggle with being “too nice”? Being nice can make it hard to speak up, say “no,” or do something that might upset someone. Dr. Aziz Gazipura, one of the world’s leading experts on social confidence, will teach participants that the opposite of nice is not mean but rather real. You’ll learn how to say “no” when you want and need to, confidently ask for what you want and eliminate feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry about what others will think.
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Town Books8th ANNIVERSARY!
1/2 PRICE SALE • STOREWIDEOCTOBER 5-8 and 12-15, 2022
Wednesday thru Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Town Books is celebrating our 8th anniversary by holding a storewide 1/2 off everything sale. Browse the 4,000 gently-used books in a wide range of categories, CDs, DVDs, and Audiobooks. This year we also have a nice selection of unique and rare books for that person who has everything. You will find books for the whole family and you can always purchase Gift Certificates. While you’re shopping, be sure to enjoy the art of Ben Benet displayed around the store. Proceeds from the sale benefit the San Anselmo Public Library.
TOWN BOOKS • 411 San Anselmo Avenue • San Anselmo, CA • townbooks.org
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Town Seeking Community Applicants for
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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There are many open seats on the Town's community volunteer Boards, Committees and Commissions.
San Anselmo's Boards,Committees and Commissions provide a vital link between Town government and the community for gathering public input, reviewing projects and making recommendations on key issues.
If you are interested, we encourage you to submit a completed application and you will be scheduled for an interview with Town Council. Positions will remain open until filled by Town Council.
To submit an application: Apply Here
For Youth Information & Application: Apply Here
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First Aid Disaster Response Training for Residents of Ross Valley
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Come join the County of Marin Department of Public Health, Marin Medical Reserve Corps for a free 4 hour skill building workshop on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm at the Fairfax Pavillion.
You'll focus on building skills to help save a life in the first few minutes to hours after a major disaster when 911 crews could be overwhelmed.
Space is limited so register now by CLICKING HERE
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Get Prepared:Are you ready for a wildfire evacuation?
Top tips to be prepared:
1. Sign up for Alert Marin so you know when an evacuation is needed at your address
2. Pack a go-bag, don’t forget to make one for your pets!
3. Make a plan- go through the evacuation checklist to see what actions you can take before you leave your home if there is time
4. Know your evacuation route- check out your neighborhood-specific map here
5. Practice! Go through the actions of evacuating and reflect on the experience
Go to www.firesafemarin.org to learn more.
Visite www.firesafemarin.org para obtener más información.
Video: Will My Car Explode??
Website page: English and Spanish Checklist
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CLIMATE ACTION UPDATE:Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Offer ExtendedIf you haven’t already made the switch to an electric leaf blower, now is your chance to get a 50% rebate (up to $150) off the purchase of a new electric leaf blower from Jackson’s Hardware located in San Rafael. As of January 1, 2022, San Anselmo no longer allows the use of gas-powered leaf blowers due to the impacts of this equipment on the environment, public health, and noise pollution. To apply for the rebate, you’ll first need to go to the Leaf Blower Information page on the Town website to get instructions on dropping off your gas blower, and to download and complete the rebate application that provides further details about the program.
Limited funds remain for the rebates, so get yours now!
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Wed and Thurs, October 19 & 20, 6:00-8:00 PMHow are Marin residents adapting their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener, more resilient future? The free, virtual Marin Home Tour features short video tours of 10 Marin homes, followed by live Q&As with homeowners. Extras include short presentations on heat pumps, induction cooking, solar + storage, rebates, and more. This event is a project of Sustainable Marin.
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October 2022
Fire-smart Landscaping Tips
from UC Marin Master GardenersRight Plant, Right Place - Plan Your Garden
With the implications of climate change, we need to adapt and be more mindful planning our gardens, including what to plant. There are no fire-resistant plants since all plants can burn. Plant spacing, size, and maintenance are more important than type of plant. Rather than focus on individual plant species, think about growth habits and plant characteristics.
Consider: - Drought tolerant plants, low-growing non-woody shrubs and deep-rooted trees with thick bark, leaves over needles.
- California natives, that add critical biodiversity for pollinators, can use less water once established and can stay hydrated longer.
- Horizontal and vertical spacing with hardscape between plant islands to breakup path of fire.
In general, avoid plants and trees that: - Tend to build up dead thatch inside or under a green surface layer.
- Produce and shed excessive dead, dry, or fine debris that can become fuel for fire.
- Are Invasive.
For More Fire-Smart Landscaping Information Visit the
UC MARIN MASTER GARDENER Website:
https://marinmg.ucanr.edu/BASICS/FIRESMARTLANDSCAPING/
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Student Elections Ambassador Team applicationsThe Department of Elections is calling on students across Marin County to volunteer as Elections Ambassadors, serving as a critical link between our department and Marin students.
The Marin County Elections Department, Marin League of Women Voters (LWV), and the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) have joined forces to annually recruit civic-minded students who are interested in the electoral process.
To be eligible, students must meet one of the following criteria: - Students: A student who lives in Marin County or attends a Marin County school.
- Recent School Grads: Anyone aged 25 or younger who considers Marin County their home/community. There are no requirements to be enrolled in a college/university or currently live in Marin County
Ambassadors are required to participate in one virtual training, dates and times are listed below. Upcoming Ambassador Training Schedule: Ambassadors may select one date that works best with their schedule, all at 4 p.m. via Zoom. - Wednesday, September 14
- Tuesday, September 20
- Wednesday, September 28
- Thursday, October 6
For more information and the application, visit their website: HERE or
Contact: Megan Stone at MStone@marincounty.org |
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Memorial Park
Athletic Field Renovation ProjectSan Anselmo is renovating and modernizing the Memorial Park Athletic Fields. Work began on September 6, 2022 and the fields are now closed. The project is scheduled to be completed in time for Spring 2023 baseball season.
The following areas will remain OPEN during construction: - Memorial Park parking lot & Log Cabin
- Millennium Playground & Elders’ Garden
- Memorial Skate Park, basketball courts, tennis courts
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
Please check the Public Works Current Projects page for more details: HEREQuestions? Project Manager: Scott Schneider, Public Works Contact Information: sschneider@townofsananselmo.org
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Stroll Through San Anselmo’s HistoryThe Historical Commission is excited to again sponsor Dick Miner’s popular free walking tour through downtown. Learn about San Anselmo’s historic Hub, the role the railroad played in the development of town and the changing character of the businesses and architecture on San Anselmo Avenue.
The remaining Tour Date for 2022 is October 8 - don't miss it!Meet Dick Miner at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m. - no reservations are required.
The tour ends at the Historical Museum for refreshments.
For more information: San Anselmo Historical Museum
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Help Keep the Flower Baskets in
Downtown San AnselmoDonations are being accepted to help
fund this annual community effort
The San Anselmo Beautification Committee has launched its 2022 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual hanging flower basket program in the downtown.
There are two ways you can contribute: - Donate by visiting the program’s GO FUND ME PAGE or
- Mail a check to: San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2844, San Anselmo, CA 94979
(please mark check for “baskets”)
For more information about this project contact:
Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com
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