Council Member Ford Greene Recognized for 15 Years of Public Service

At the Town Council meeting on Dec 13, 2022, outgoing Councilmember Ford Greene was recognized for his many years of public service to San Anselmo. At the meeting, Ford received recognition for all of his work on the behalf of San Anselmo from his fellow Councilmembers,Town staff and members of the public.

San Anselmo voters elected Ford to its Town Council four times, in 2007, 2011, 2015 and in 2019. He was selected as the Town’s Mayor three times. Ford has spent the past 15 years working to keep San Anselmo a great place to live, work and visit.

Over the years, Ford has represented the Town on many local and regional boards, committees and commissions including; the Transportation Authority of Marin Board of Commissioners, MCE Clean Energy Board of Directors, Marin County Flood Control District Flood Zone 9 Advisory Board, Marin Telecommunications Agency JPA Board of Directors, MCCMC Sea Level Rise Committee, MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Committee, Ross Valley Fire Board, Central Marin Police Authority Police Council, San Anselmo Flood Committee, San Anselmo Financial Advisory Committee, and the San Anselmo Refuse and Recycling Subcommittee.

Ford grew up in next-door Ross (where Natalie Coffin Greene Park at Phoenix Lake is named for his grandmother), and is a fourth generation Ross Valley native.

Thank you, Ford, for everything you've done for our community.

Recap of this Week's
Town Council Meeting 

The Town Council discussed the following items at their Council meeting on December 13, 2022:

Open space Bald Hill acquisition - special presentation

Council Items:

• Recognized Wayne Cooper for many years of volunteer service to Central Marin Police Department
• Recognized the service of outgoing Mayor, Alexis Fineman
• Recognized the service of outgoing Councilmember, Ford Greene
• Oath of Office for newly elected:
  Town Councilmember, Steve Burdo
  Town Treasurer, John Mahl
• Reorganization of Town Council: Elect Mayor & Vice Mayor to one-year terms

The full agenda and further information can be found on the Town website: HERE

You can also add your email to receive notifications and agendas for the Town Council or any other Town public meetings: HERE

Christmas Tree Recycling

If you have a live tree and are looking to have it composted after the holidays:

Click here for a list of 2022-23 curbside collection and drop-off options in Marin.

To prepare your tree for both curbside collection and drop-off:

• Remove all tree stands (metal, plastic, wood), ornaments, lights, tinsel, etc.
• Flocked trees will not be accepted, and must go to landfill. Fees may apply.
• Apartment building tenants should contact their manager and request that they set up one day for holiday tree collection at the property.

Housing Element Update

On December 12, 2022, the Public Review Draft of the Housing Element was made available on the Housing Element Update webpage. Hard copies of the document are also available at the San Anselmo Library.
 
For 30 days, beginning December 12, 2022 through January 10, 2023, the Town will be accepting public comment on the Public Review Draft.

Public comment will be accepted as follows:

Submit written comments to the: Housing Element Public Comment Portal.

Attend a Public Meeting and provide verbal comments:

• December 19, 2022 Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 PM. The Planning Commission will be conducting a public meeting to review the Draft Housing Element and provide comments and recommendations to the Town Council.
  
  
• January 10, 2023 Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM.  The Town Council will conduct a public meeting to review the Draft Housing Element, consider the HEAC, Planning Commission, and public comments to date, and direct the Town staff to finalize the Draft Housing Element for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a 90-day review.

Email comments to: hscoble@townofsananselmo.org

This is an opportunity to review and provide feedback on how San Anselmo is planning for housing consistent with HCD’s requirements. 

Information on the Housing Element Update can be found at the Town’s Housing Element Update webpage, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions that has been developed to address questions and provide information about the Town’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

The Housing Element is required by state law to be updated every eight years.

TOWN BOOKS HOLIDAY UPDATE

OPEN: Wed - Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm
Also: SUNDAY Dec 18: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 
TOWN BOOKS is filled with books of most genres, audio books, CDs, and DVDs.
Also come celebrate the Cedars and shop for the holidays with a visit to the store! Cedars has been inspiring creative, productive, joyous, and healthy lives for individuals with developmental disabilities for over 100 years. Cedars participants are artists, weavers, Co-op owners, chefs, volunteers, and community members. During December, mixed media artwork by these talented Cedars artists will be on display and offered for sale.
And we always have gift certificates. We hope you'll stop in to fill your gift list. Remember, proceeds from the store go to your San Anselmo Public Library. Happy Holidays to you all!

Note: We will be closed on December 24 and 30, 2022.

Free Online Climate Action Workshops

Learn to Live Lightly on the Earth:
In the online Climate Action Workshop offered by Resilient Neighborhoods, you will adopt an earth-sustaining lifestyle, create a low-impact home, and learn how to be resilient in our new ‘normal.’ Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, utilizing clean energy, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save you money too. Help build a stronger and safer community. Free for Marin residents!

The next 5-session workshops start on Jan. 12 and Jan. 18, 2023
>>Learn More and Sign Up Here.