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Town Manager's Newsletter
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
David P. Donery, Town Manager
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Lion Dance Performance
Saturday, January 21, 1:00 pm - TODAY!at Town Plaza
Enjoy a traditional lion dance presented by the Marin Chinese Cultural Association. Please join us for this special Lunar New Year event - part of the Library's: Year of the Rabbit Program Series.
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Town Council Meeting Agenda
The Town Council will be discussing the following items at their next Council meeting on January 24, 2023 at 7:00pm:
Mayor's Proclamation Honoring the Community Service of Lisa Graham. Council Items:- Review the list of Town Council committee assignments and make
appointments for 2023 - Presentation of the Results from the Ross Valley Fire Department
Governance and Leadership Study - Receive and File and Update on Town Boards, Committees and
Commissions. - Adopt a Resolution to Amendment the Establishing Framework for the
Town’s Economic Development Committee - Urgency ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on new or
expanded gas station uses in San Anselmo until the Town Council
considers potential revisions to existing regulations for new and
expanded gas stations
The full agenda and further information can be found on the Town website: HERE Please add your email to receive notifications and agendas for the Town Council meetings or any other Town public meetings: HERE
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Building Standards Codes changed on January 1, 2023
The 2022 California Building Standards Code have been adopted as of January 1, 2023. Any permits submitted on or after this date shall comply with the new code cycle.
All new permit applications had to be submitted through eTrakit, and plan check fees paid (if applicable).
Please visit the Permit Center webpage for updated information..
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Housing Element Update:
Town to Submit Draft Housing Element for Review by HCD
On January 10, 2023, the Town Council voted to permit Town staff to submit the Draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). As required by the State, the HCD Draft Housing Element identifies sites that could support the development of 833 new housing units in San Anselmo by 2031. The Draft Housing Element will be submitted to HCD on January 25, 2023. HCD will have 90-days to review the document and prepare a list of revisions the Town must make to comply with State Housing Element law. Once the Town receives comments back from the HCD in April 2023, the Town will work towards addressing the comments from the State. The Town will also reconvene the Housing Element Advisory Committee (HEAC) and the Planning Commission to publicly review the HCD comments and proposed revisions to the Draft Housing Element. After the HEAC and Planning Commission finalize their review, the Town Council will conduct a public hearing for consideration of formal adoption of the Housing Element. That consideration is expected to occur in May 2023. More information on the Housing Element can be found at: Housing Element Update
Questions may be directed to: Heidi Scoble, Planning Director hscoble@townofsananselmo.org.
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Town Seeking Community Applicants
Spotlight:
Mosquito Abatement District Board of TrusteesPlanning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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There are open seats on the Town's community volunteer Boards, Committees and Commissions.
You can find more details here:
Boards/Committees/Commissions Information 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.
Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees -
San Anselmo board seat vacancy
The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county at large - there is one representing each of the 20 cities located within the district's service area, and four (two for each county) selected by the county Board of Supervisors to represent the unincorporated and newly annexed portions of the district.
Trustees are appointed by their town/city council or county board of supervisors and serve a two or four year term.
Members of the Board of Trustees serve without compensation, but are provided with an allowance to defray expenses while on official business (not to exceed $100 per month) in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code Section 2030(b).
Regular Board meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at District Headquarters, 595 Helman Lane, Cotati. From time to time the regular monthly meeting may be canceled. Special Meetings are held occasionally and noticed in accordance with the Brown Act.
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
You can find more details: HERE
Town of San Anselmo Planning Commission - one vacant seat
The Planning Commission is a seven-member body appointed by the Town Council, and established in 1938. Its primary role is to consider how land use decisions affect the Town. In this role, the Commission has review and approval authority for design review, use permits, variances, zoning changes and planned developments. The Commission makes recommendations to the Town Council regarding plan and ordinance updates.
Planning Commission Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm, currently on zoom, and in Town Council Chambers when they are in person.
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
You can find more details about the Planning Commission: HERE
Parks & Recreation Commission - one vacant seat
The Parks & Recreation Commission acts as an advisory body to Town Council and Staff for planning recreation activities, development of Town parks, and the management of public lands.
It also assists Town organizations and agencies that have as their goal the provision of activities or services for the leisure time interest of all youth and adults. Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm, currently on zoom, and in Town Council Chambers when they are in person. 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
You can find more details about the Parks and Recreation Commission: HERE |
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Environment & Sustainability Series:
Climate Action Commission Presentation
Saturday, January 28, 1:00 pm
Library Reading Room or on Zoom
Join us for an important and actionable presentation from the San Anselmo Climate Action Commission. Hear the latest steps to combat climate change and reduce your carbon footprint. Join us in the Library Reading Room or click here to register on Zoom and watch the presentation virtually. This is part of the Library: Environment and Sustainability Speaker Series that will also include future presentations by: The Climate Center and Marin Water.
Keep updated on the Series: here. |
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LIBRARY NEWS
CHILDREN/TEEN EVENTS
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Winter Reading for All Ages
Dec 15, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023
Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully —all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card! From Dec. 15–Jan. 31, the San Anselmo Public Library is participating in “All the Feels,” a winter reading challenge sponsored by Beanstack. Sign up at: townofsananselmo.beanstack.org We challenge you to read and log at least 600 minutes during Winter Reading, December 15 – January 31. Earn fun emoji-themed badges for logging your reading and completing activities.
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Bookworms Book Club
Friday, January 27, 4:00-5:00 pm
3rd - 5th graders
Our book for this month is The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. There is still time to join; please email jwaskey@townofsananselmo.org if you are interested. There are still copies of the book available, pick up your free book at the library as long as supplies last.
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Randall Munroe, author of What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Enjoy an online conversation filled with bonkers science, boundless curiosity, and the answers to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask with author Randall Munroe as he talks about his newest book What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions!
The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone’s freezer door at the same time? Maybe it’s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-story building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist. Unfazed by absurdity, Randall consults the latest research on everything from swing-set physics to airplane-catapult design to clearly and concisely answer his readers’ questions. As he consistently demonstrates, you can learn a lot from examining how the world might work in very specific extreme circumstances.
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Free - Hot Water Heater Assessment & Heat Pump Water Heater Info
Heat pump water heaters are a climate-friendly alternative to gas water heaters. But most gas water heaters are replaced when they fail, with another gas one, locking in years of greenhouse gas emissions. Getting a free assessment is a great first step to be ready to replace your gas water heater. Sign up to get a free assessment of your hot water heater as part of a new San Anselmo and Fairfax pilot program with Ready-Set-Replace.
For more information, please: CLICK HERE.
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Landscape Equipment Ordinance and Leaf Blower Rebate Program
San Anselmo passed an ordinance that will prohibit the use of gas-powered landscape equipment as of June 1, 2023 for residents, and January 1, 2024 for commercial landscapers. The ordinance will help reduce the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions and protect the health and safety of residents and equipment operators by reducing hazardous air pollutants emitted during the use of gas-powered landscape equipment. Further details about the ordinance and upcoming launch of the landscape equipment trade-in and rebate program will be made available on the Town website.
Rebate Program:
In the meantime, if 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.
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.
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Please Support the Hanging Flower Baskets in
Downtown San Anselmo
This will be our 5th year of enhancing the Avenue with beautiful hanging flower baskets from May through October. The flower basket program is a volunteer effort and relies on donations from the Town, the merchants and the community. Each year these baskets draw such an overwhelmingly positive response that we are committed to keeping them going. We are especially grateful to have Ed Healy (aka "Indy") on our team to water the baskets every day. A special thank you to the Town of San Anselmo and the Chamber of Commerce for their support and donations. And also to the residents and merchants who have supported us for the past four years. We couldn't do it without you!
There are two ways you can contribute: - Donate by visiting the program’s: GO FUND ME PAGE or
- Mail a check payable to:
SA Friends of the Flower Baskets
P.O. Box 2844, San Anselmo, CA 94979
For more information about this project contact: Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com
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The recent rainfall in Marin comes as a double-edged sword. We desperately need the water after years of drought, but the torrential rain we've seen lately causes flooding and dangerous conditions. Watch the promotional introduction video! In partnership with Fire Safe Marin, Ross Valley Fire, ReadyMarin, Caltrans, and the Town of San Anselmo. |
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Marin Master Gardener TipsPlan Your Fire-smart Landscape
January 2023
JANUARY: Time to Prune!- Trim and remove all dead & dying vegetation.
- Cut back vines and low-growing ground covers (e.g. ivy) to remove build-up of dry stems and dead leaves.
- Prune trees when dormant (except apricot and cherry).
- Gently thin and trim back tree & shrub canopies to remove twiggy growth and maintain separation between plants.
- For trees, remove limbs 6 to 10 feet from the ground, or trim up to 1/3 of tree height for smaller trees.
- Avoid topping trees and shearing hedges as this causes excessive and twiggy growth and more fuel for a fire.
- Remove branches within 10 ft of a chimney, and clear roof & gutters of plant debris. Consult an arborist regarding any branch removal, especially to ensure the health of the tree.
For More Fire-Smart Landscaping Information:
Visit the U.C. MARIN MASTER GARDENER website: www.ucanr.edu/ucmarinmgfiresmart
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Creek Park Plaza Update
Please click HERE for more information, including Updates and Frequently Asked Questions.
Please note that Creek Park is still open: This includes the Redwood grove picnic tables, and the Amphitheater grass and stage area. The Town has moved some plaza picnic tables back to that area to provide more seating. You can access Creek Park via the pedestrian bridge from San Anselmo Avenue or from Center Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
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