Saturday June 5, 2021

David P. Donery, Town Manager

What's on the June 8th Town Council meeting agenda?

On Tuesday, the Town Council will consider the following items:

-Consider execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marin County Sheriff’s Department, Office of Emergency Services (OES), to continue to provide emergency management services, for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
-Consider adoption of the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of San Anselmo and SEIU Local 1021 for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
-Consider approval of resolutions setting Management, Confidential and Part Time pay rates effective July 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022.
-Consider approving the Resolution for approving the form and authorizing distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, approving the execution of Bond Purchase Agreement and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate in connection with the offering and sale of Pension Obligation Bonds.
-Appoint applicant to the Tax Equity Board.
-Consider approval of Flag Policy and Proclamation for Pride Month.
-Consider approval of the attached resolution amending the 2020-2021 Budget and conduct a public hearing on the Preliminary Proposed 2021-2022 Budget and Work Plan.
-Consider Introduction by title only and waive further reading of the attached Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases for Qualified Tenants Residing in Certain Residential Units Due to the Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
-Memorial Park Athletic Field Renovation Project:
a. Accept the Marina Landscaping low bid, Attachment 1 bid results, in the amount of $454,360 for the Memorial Park Athletic Field Renovation Project, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract.
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award to the lowest bidder the Memorial Park Parking Lot Pavement Repair Project.
-Consider approval of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Projects (Phases A and B), Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids, and authorize the Town Manager to award the contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders.
-Consider approval of the the Brookside Elementary School Sidewalk Gap Closure project and authorize the advertising for bids and authorize the Town Manager to award the project to the lowest responsible bidder.
-Consider approval of the School Bike Spine project and authorize the advertising for bids and authorize the Town Manager to award the project to the lowest responsible bidder.
-Consider approval of the 2021 Slurry Seal project and authorize the advertising for bids and authorize the Town Manager to award the project to the lowest responsible bidder.

The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Visit https://ca-sananselmo2.civicplus.com/779/Town-Council-Meeting-Packets for information about how to join the meeting.

Marin Advances to Yellow Tier 4 COVID-19 Status

With its improving COVID-19 figures, Marin County is graduating from orange Tier 3 status to yellow Tier 4, which means more reopening of the economy and another step toward pre-pandemic normalcy.
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was notified June 1 that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is moving the county from “moderate risk” to a more open “minimal risk” based on steadily reduced case rates. The CDPH’s announcement is online. Marin had been in the orange tier since March 24.
The primary driver of Marin’s success is the high rate of the COVID-19 vaccine among local residents. Marin’s vaccination rates are the highest in the state, and the county has seen a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths as vaccination rates have increased. Marin County is averaging three to four total new COVID-19 cases per day, or 1.3 cases per 100,000 residents. That number needed to be below 2.0 cases per 100,000 for two consecutive weeks to move into the yellow tier.
“Our community has earned the freedom to open more safely,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County’s Public Health Officer. “We have our local residents to thank for following the science and best evidence at every stage of this pandemic, including choosing to be vaccinated. Our data shows clearly that vaccines work. Almost all current cases and outbreaks are among unvaccinated people.”
The primary changes allowed under the state order as Marin moves into Tier 4:

Gyms and fitness studios can open indoors at 50% capacity or 75% if all patrons show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Fitness facilities may reopen saunas, spas, and steam rooms.
Yoga and dance studios can open indoors up to 50% capacity
Restaurants are allowed to open indoors at 50% capacity (no longer capped at 200 people for large venues) or 75% if patrons show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
Wineries, breweries, and distilleries may open indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer, or 75% capacity if all patrons show proof of full vaccination or a negative test.
Bars that do not serve food may open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer, or 37.5% capacity if patrons show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Museums must retain some modifications indoors but may operate at full capacity.
Places of worship may open at 50% capacity.
Movie theaters may open indoors with 50% capacity, or up to 75% capacity if patrons show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
Family entertainment centers, indoor playgrounds, bowling alleys and cardrooms may open indoors at 50% capacity, or 75% capacity if all guests test negative or show proof of full vaccination.
Outdoor seated events (e.g., concerts) may operate at 67% of venue capacity. Indoor capacity varies by size of venue and a maximum of 50% capacity if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination.
Outdoor informal social gatherings are allowed up to 100 people.
Indoor informal social gatherings continue to be strongly discouraged but are allowed at up to 50% of a venue’s capacity or up to 50 people, whichever is fewer.
Conferences, receptions, and in-person meetings may take place outdoors up to 200 people or up to 400 people if all patrons show proof of full vaccination or a negative test. Indoors, those events can take place up to 200 people if all patrons show proof of full vaccination or negative tests. Such events must have assigned seating and no mingling.
Marathons, triathlons, endurance events or other organized walks/runs may host 500 participants per hour and 1,500 total participants, or a maximum of 3,000 participants if all show proof of a negative test or full vaccination.

A full list of changes to business sector guidelines are available at Marin Recovers website and the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy website.
Follow the latest COVID-19 surveillance figures in Marin County on the Marin HHS COVID-19 website. Register online to receive a daily COVID-19 update from Marin HHS.
People seeking a COVID-19 vaccine can use the Vaccine Finder online at GetVaccinatedMarin.org to identify a drop-in site or to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated. Alternatively, people can call the California COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255 to get help making a vaccination appointment. Language assistance is available.

San Anselmo Recreation is partnering with Marin Yoga to offer free or donation-based yoga classes every Saturday and Sunday morning from 9:30am-10:30am!! Pre-registration is required. All proceeds will benefit the Canal Alliance and the San Anselmo Recreation Department.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

There are still a few open spots for Back 2 Basics Summer Camp!!

Register now at www.sananselmorecreation.org

Looking to get involved and give back to the community? The Red Hill Dog Park Committee is seeking individuals to join a team interested in dog-park activities in San Anselmo!

The Committee meets every other month on the 4^th Monday of the month at 5:00pm.
Click here to apply

Reimagine Creek Park Project - Student Blog Project

Archie Williams High School student Samantha Parr has started a blog on the Reimagine Creek Park website. In her first post, Samantha focuses on the project design team from RHAA Landscape Architects.

You can find Samantha's blog HERE.

Home Match

Home Match is a shared housing program that provides free, personalized services in the Bay Area and beyond to help find the right match for you.

You can share your home by turning an available room in your home into an opportunity to earn income, save money, and create new social connections. Your home can make all the difference to a fellow community-member facing a difficult housing market.

Or you can find a home, benefitting from an affordable home in the community you love. As a supportive homemate, you can also empower people who wish to age-in-place, by optionally helping with household activities in exchange for lower costs.

Visit https://covia.org/programs/home-match/ for more information.

Take Action on Climate with Resilient Neighborhoods.

Experience the Resilient Neighborhoods unique and effective Climate Action Workshop Series with others in Marin who also care about a healthy planet. Have fun calculating your carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it. Receive support and access to local resources to personalize your climate action plan and make your household resilient to droughts, wildfires, and power outages. You will achieve measurable results in five meetings, guaranteed! Over 1,500 people already have. Free online workshops start on June 9 and June 17. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Art on the Avenue

The San Anselmo Arts Commission is proud to be sponsoring the art exhibit at 538 San Anselmo Avenue. This month features the work of artist Martha Cederstrom and will run through the month of June.

For more information about the Arts Commission please visit. http://sananselmoarts.org.

Town Seeking Representative for Paramedic Board

The Ross Valley Paramedic Authority Board of Directors oversees the operations of the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority, which provides public paramedic service to San Anselmo, and other areas of the Ross Valley. San Anselmo has one seat on the Board for a term of four years. To apply, click here.

Town Seeking Members to Join the Capital Programs Monitoring Committee

Capital Program Monitoring Committee – The purpose of the committee is to monitor the implementation of the Town’s capital improvement program, funded by the voter-approved Measure D one-half cent sales tax funds, as well as grant funding, Road Maintenance Fund monies, and General Fund monies. The committee’s charge is to issue an annual public report summarizing the progress of capital improvement projects funded by Measure D, as well as capital improvement projects funded by other sources of Town funding. The committee consists of seven members, representing a wide variety of the community, with a range of skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

•          Finance (preferably public finance)
•          Engineering and/or construction
•          Public relations and communication
•          Familiarity with various aspects of the San Anselmo Community

Two Councilmembers and two designated Town staff liaisons will serve in an advisory capacity only. The Committee will meet as needed to review projects. There are four seats available.

To apply, click here.

Fire-Smart Landscaping

Here’s a UC Marin Master Gardener fire-smart landscaping tip for June.

It’s time to clean-up and spruce up. By eliminating or moving combustible items surrounding your home, you can take the first step towards making your landscape fire-smart. Grab a bucket, a broom and a hand pruner and start these easy-to-do maintenance tasks today:

Clean-up areas where wind eddies deposit leaf and plant litter along the perimeter of your home.
Clear dead debris from flower beds close to the home.
Rake up wood mulch within 5 feet of the home and move it to another location in your garden.
Trim dead, damaged and diseased branches and dispose of the material in your green waste bin.
Move common combustible fire hazards away from the area immediately surrounding your home including brooms, rakes, plastic waste bins, wood furniture, furniture cushions, wood piles, and natural fiber door mats. Move these items as far away from your house as possible – or indoors if a nearby wildfire threatens.

For more information on fire-smart landscaping, visit us at http://marinmg.ucanr.edu/BASICS/FIRESMARTLANDSCAPING/

Help Keep the Flower Baskets In Downtown San Anselmo

Donations are being accepted to help fund this annual community effort

The San Anselmo Beautification Committee has launched its 2021 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual hanging flower basket program in the downtown.

There are two ways you can contribute:

1. Donate by visiting the program's GO FUND ME PAGE, or

2. Mail a check to:

San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2844, San Anselmo, CA 94979
(please mark check for “baskets”)

BASKETS ARE BEING WATERED WITH WELL WATER!

For more information about the project, contact Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com