SAN ANSELMO BUSINESS UPDATE
June 8, 2020

Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday

Jessica Rising, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, invites you join the Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom. Topics on the agenda include:

• Status of Town activities related to business re-openings (potential street closures, permits for outdoor uses, free parking)
• Update on COVID 19 Business Support Initiative (contact list, outreach/communication, online resources, posters, survey)
• Updates from Marin Recovers and Chamber of Commerce Small Business Relief Fund
• Update on new Town wayfinding signage and Red Hill median landscape

Please use this link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84918272568 
Or Telephone: (669) 900-6833  The webinar ID is 849 1827 2568   

Outdoor Recreation Businesses Allowed to Open

As of June 5 the Marin County Health Department is allowing outdoor recreation businesses subject to these guidelines. An overview of business sector reopenings is available on MarinRecovers.com. Most recently, revised orders allowed for the reopening of outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, pet grooming, curbside library services, child care facilities and summer/sports camps, faith based and cultural ceremony organizations, and outdoor recreation activity businesses. The tentative date for reopening limited indoor retail is June 15. View the full Stay-At-Home Order and Appendices here.

Businesses and organizations preparing to reopen must complete a Site-Specific Protection Plan (SPP) to define how a business will reopen in a safe and clean manner for patrons and employees. A SPP plan template is available on MarinRecovers.com to guide businesses through the planning process. 

Town Council to Consider Temporary Street Closures and Relaxing Regulations for Outdoor Business

On June 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. the Town Council will consider an order to relax standards for operating businesses outdoors and to allow temporary street closures for outdoor business. See agenda and draft order here. Join the meeting by Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81751575112 Webinar ID: 817 5157 5112 or submit written comments to the Town Council by emailing towncouncil@townofsananselmo.org.

Open for Business Posters

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) launched its "Open for Business" branded poster campaign to help promote our local businesses. The campaign was designed to appeal to San Anselmo’s sense of community and connectedness, create town esprit and be light hearted in these serious times. When posted throughout Town, posters convey the sense of a vibrant, resilient, energized community and let people know that we’re open for business.
 
The EDC is delighted to announce Phase II of its poster campaign, which includes additional branded poster designs by type of business, and even a Drake High School graduation support poster. If you don't see a poster that fits your type of business, please let us know and we will be happy to create one for you. To view recommended poster hanging guidelines and to see the full line of available posters, click here.

Please contact us for the  free posters. Let us deliver one to you by signing up here:  ORDER FORM  or pick up signs in Town Council Chambers lobby (weekdays) or Creekside Pizza.  
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County-Required Posting

The Shelter in Place order requires businesses to post requirements for entering their spaces. The Town has created a custom designed sign aligned with the design of our posters. Download and print the sign here. These signs are also available for delivery (see order form above) and for pick up at Town Council Chambers lobby (weekdays).