Town Council
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Agenda
Town Council Chambers (Via Zoom
during COVID)
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380328884
Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 | Webinar ID: 833 8032 8884 How to Submit Comments Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to [email protected] before the meeting begins.
How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public will have the option to speak during the meeting through the Zoom application by using their phone or an electronic device.
For PC, Mac, or smart phone, Use “Raise hand” function when public comment for an item is requested. It is a button that is located at the top or bottom of your screen, based on your computer For landline phones, raise hand to be recognized with *9 6:00 PM Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators (§ 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Dave Donery, Jeff Zuba and Christopher Boucher : Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 1021; Management Employees; Confidential Employees
1. 6:40 PM Interview with applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Board and Commission Status Report
Attachment 2 - Vance Frost
Attachment 3 - Michael Cerio
Attachments:
7:00 PM Call to Order
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Open time for public expression.
Council requests for future agenda items.
Consent Agenda:
2. Approve minutes of January 11, 2022
Attachments: Minutes January 11, 2022
3. Appoint three applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 -Board and Commission Status Report
Attachment 2 - Vance Frost
Attachment 3 - Michael Cerio
Attachment 4 - Cat Austin
Attachments:
4. Adoption of Ordinance to Bring Town Solid Waste Regulations into Compliance with Senate Bill 1383
Staff Report
Item 4 - Attachment 1 - Ordinance to Comply with SB 1383 Attachments:
5. Revenue and Expenditure Reports, November 2021
Staff Report
Budget Comparison Report - San Anselmo, CA_Dept
Budget Comparison Report - San Anselmo, CA_Sub
Attachments:
6. Revenue and Expenditure Reports, December 2021
Staff Report
Budget Comparison Report - San Anselmo, CA_Sub
Budget Comparison Report - San Anselmo, CA_Dept
Attachments:
7. Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, December 31, 2021 Staff Report
Quarterly Treasurer's Investment Report 12.31.2021
Attachments:
8. December 2021 Financial Report on Recreation Fund
Staff Report
Dec21-Attachment
Attachments:
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9. Review the report from a Marin Municipal Water District representative.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Marin Water Drought Update for Town of San Anselmo
Attachments:
10. Measure D Renewal Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee Members Attachments: Staff Report
11. Consultant agreements for Measure D renewal
Staff Report
Godbe Research Professional Services Agreement
TBWBH Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
12. Downtown Hanging Flower Baskets Funding Request for 2022 Attachments: Staff Report
Council Items:
13. Funding Priorities for Measure D Renewal
Attachments: Staff Report
14. 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Review
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2021-2022 mid-year budget resolution
Exhibit 1 - Mid Year amendment 2021-2022
Attachment II - 2021-22 overview of funds
Attachments:
15. Receive report regarding the Library Parcel Tax renewal and provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
16. American Rescue Plan Act State & Local Fiscal Relief Funds Staff Report
American rescue plan funds 1.25.22
Attachments:
17. Review the list of Town Council committee assignments and make appointments for 2022.
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Staff Report
Council Committee Assignments
Attachments:
18. Presentation from County of Marin Staff on Racially Restrictive Covenant Modification Program and AB686 AFFH Housing Element Requirements
Staff Report
Attachment 1 AFFH Marin County Contract
Attachment 2 AFFH Outreach
Attachments:
19. Housing Element 2023-2031 Receive presentation on proposed public engagement process and timeline for Housing Element 2023-2031 update and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Schedule
Attachment 2 Public Participation Plan
Attachments:
20. Annual report on General Plan. Receive annual report on General Plan, pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, including progress in implementation, and direct staff to submit the report to the State Governor's Office of Planning and Research and State Housing and Community Development Department.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Annual Report for Housing Element
Attachment 2 Annual Report on General Plan
Attachment 3 HCD Annual Report Form
Attachments:
21. Sale of Accessory Dwelling Units. Public hearing to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission and introduce by title only and waive further reading of "An Ordinance of the San Anselmo Town Council Amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning), Chapter 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units), Adding New Section 10-6.210 for Sale of Accessory Dwelling Units for Low and Moderate Income Housing" to comply with 2021 Assembly Bill 345, which requires the town to allow certain nonprofit corporations to sell an accessory dwelling unit to families of low or moderate income if certain conditions are met.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance
Attachment 2 AB 345
Attachments:
Adjourn
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in this meeting, please contact Town Staff at email [email protected]. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable accommodation to help insure accessibility to this meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Town Council regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of the original packet will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at Town Hall located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue.
Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. If any of these matters above are challenged in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearing described on this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, this Council meeting. Judicial review of an administrative decision of the Town Council must be filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date of the Council’s decision (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6) Any item not under discussion before 10:00 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting. Next regular meeting is Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
I certify that this agenda was posted on the Public Notice Bulletin Board on or before Friday, January 21, 2022.
____________________________
Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
5 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
San Anselmo Town Council
Council Chambers via ZOOM
January 25. 2022
6:40 PM Vance Frost* Parks and Recreation Commission
6:50 PM Michael Cerio* Parks and Recreation Commission
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Item 1 – Attachment 1
Board, Committee,
Commission
(total seats)
Seats
Expiring/
Vacant
Applicants Term
(Yrs)1
Date of
Interview
Arts Commission
7 seats + youth Dannielle Mauk
3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
4 Board of Review
5 seats Jeff Zuba
2 6
Capital Programs
Monitoring Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
1 4
Economic Development Committee
7 seats Elise Semonian
3 Financial Advisory Committee
5 seats Jeff Zuba
(Temporary Expansion to 6 seats)
3 Flood Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
2 4
Historical Commission
11 seats+ youth Linda Kenton
2 Kimberly Norton
Carol Acquaviva*
Alex Friedman
Richard Storms*
4 2/8
Library Advisory Board
7 seats+ youth Linda Kenton
4 Library Tax Oversight Committee
5 seats Linda Kenton
3 Marin Commission On Aging
1 seat
1 3
Mosquito Abatement District
1 seat
2-4
Open Space Committee
11 seats + youth Elise Semonian
4 Parks & Recreation Commission
7 seats + youth Dannielle Mauk
4 Michael Cerio*
Vance Frost*
Cat Austin
4 1/25
1/25
1/11
Planning Commission
7 seats Elise Semonian
4 Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee 1 Denise Krawitz 1 2/8 Climate Action Commission
7 seats+ youth Elise Semonian
3 Ross Valley Paramedic Authority
1 seat
4 Tax Equity Board
3 seats Jeff Zuba
1 3
* Incumbent
1 Per Commission Guidelines, differing term lengths may be allowed to accomplish a staggering of the appointment schedule.
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TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE To: San Anselmo Town Council
Date*
I wish to apply for an
appointment to a term/balance*
Name*
Home Address*
Occupation*
Employer's Address
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Boards & Committee Applications - Submission #1291
Date Submitted: 9/9/2021
9/9/2021
Vance Frost
58 Oakland Ave. San Anselmo, Ca 94960
Realtor
1118 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur, CA
4154595901
(415)459-5900
Parks & Recreation Commission
Item 1 - Attachment 2
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E-Mail*
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo*
Number of years as a resident in Marin*
Education Level Achieved*
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:
1.) Name* 1.) Phone*
2.) Name* 2.) Phone*
3.) Name* 3.) Phone*
YES
NO
I would be able to regularly attend the meetings of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I would be available to attend additional meetings when they are necessary.* 415-847-4701
[email protected]
35 40
Wayne Cooper 415-482-0595
Carla Overberger (415) 454-9033
Brian Crawford 415-454-3439
College/University Degree (Major)
Item 1 - Attachment 2
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NO
I am familiar with the responsibilities and functions of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I have attended meetings of the Board/Commission/Committee as a member of the public.* List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions,boards, or committees.* Reasons for this appointment.*
What are your qualifications for this appointment.*
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?* YES
NO
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council as part of the selection process for this appointment. I also understand that my application material will be a public document and available on the Town's website. Sensitive materials that you don't wish to be posted on the website should not be included with the application.*
Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you would be interested in serving if not appointed to this seat?* You may attach personal resumes or other information which you believe would be helpful to the Council in its selection process.
Choose File No file chosen
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San
Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Carla Kacmar, at [email protected]
or 415-258-4660.
Currently on the SA Chamber Board, SA Park and Rec Board.
Carry on the work of the Commission.
Like to play at the park
Managing upkeep and improvements at Memorial Park.
Drought Control.
None
Item 1 - Attachment 2
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TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE To: San Anselmo Town Council
Date*
I wish to apply for an
appointment to a term/balance*
Name*
Home Address*
Occupation*
Employer's Address
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Boards & Committee Applications - Submission #1288
Date Submitted: 9/8/2021
September 8, 2021
Michael Cerio
50 Oakland Ave
VP of Operations
2812 St Helena Hwy, St Helena CA 94574
4158284341
Parks & Recreation Commission
Item 1 - Attachment 3
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E-Mail*
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo*
Number of years as a resident in Marin*
Education Level Achieved*
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:
1.) Name* 1.) Phone*
2.) Name* 2.) Phone*
3.) Name* 3.) Phone*
YES
NO
I would be able to regularly attend the meetings of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I would be available to attend additional meetings when they are necessary.* [email protected]
13 13
Rod Kerr 415-300-6700
David Donery 415-272-6276
Phil Derosiers 415-686-2579
College/University Degree (Major)
Item 1 - Attachment 3
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NO
I am familiar with the responsibilities and functions of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I have attended meetings of the Board/Commission/Committee as a member of the public.* List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions,boards, or committees.* Reasons for this appointment.*
What are your qualifications for this appointment.*
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?* YES
NO
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council as part of the selection process for this appointment. I also understand that my application material will be a public document and available on the Town's website. Sensitive materials that you don't wish to be posted on the website should not be included with the application.*
Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you would be interested in serving if not appointed to this seat?* You may attach personal resumes or other information which you believe would be helpful to the Council in its selection process.
Choose File No file chosen
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San
Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Carla Kacmar, at [email protected]
or 415-258-4660.
I have been a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee since 2017 I care abut our Town, our Parks and the people who use them. 30 years business experience, father of two boys.
Memorial Park Restoration, P&R programming for Town residents Planning Commission
Item 1 - Attachment 3
14 Tuesday, January 11, 2022
7:00 PM
Town of San Anselmo
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Town Council Chambers (Via Zoom During COVID)
Town Council
Minutes
Item 2
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1. 6:30 PM: Interview applicants for Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.
Attachments: Staff Report
Board & Commission Status Report
Applications
Call to Order
Council Member Colbert led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENT: Brian Colbert, Mayor Alexis Fineman, Eileen Burke, and Ford Greene ABSENT: Vice Mayor Steve Burdo
Open time for public expression.
Jennifer Dardis, citizen, discussed the proposed changes to existing antennas in her neighborhood and hoped that some of the neighborhood wishes would have some bearing on the final design.
Abby, citizen, thanked the Council for passing the leaf blower ordinance. She encouraged more robust enforcement in the first six months.
Council requests for future agenda items.
Council Member Colbert gave kudos to the staff of Marin Transit who was responsive to providing bus service to students in Marin City. Colbert stated the County is looking for chances to buy real property for public transit. The Transportation Authority of Marin will be going out to bid for the Marin Sonoma narrows project which is projected to be completed in 2024. Colbert spoke of congestion management model that TAM is willing to support the Town with during the update to the housing element. Colbert mentioned the Economic Development Committee spoke of vacancies in the downtown businesses and a new business license program.
Council Member Greene stated he did not like the new agenda management system that the Town procured. Council Member Colbert thanked staff for their work on the agenda management system.
Greene felt no one was using the parklets on the avenue and the Council should do something about it.
Mayor Fineman stated she heard a lot about leaf blowers and everything has been positive. Fineman stated she wanted to bring forward a discussion to decarbonize the transportation sector. There was Council consensus to bring back a discussion at a future meeting.
Consent Agenda:
2. Approve minutes for the December 14, 2021 Town Council meeting.
Attachments: Staff Report
December 14 2021 Town Council Minutes
3. Report of Warrants Issued, December 2021
Item 2
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Check Report - December 2021
4. Approve announcing and publicizing impending expiration of terms for Board and Commission seats.
Attachments: Staff Report
2022 Board & Commission Term Expirations
5. Consider Adoption of Resolution to Allow for Virtual Town Council, Board and Commission Meetings in Compliance with AB 361.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
6. Resolution in Support of Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for a Rising Bay Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 Bay Adapt Resolution
Attachment 2 Bay Adapt Platform
7. Special Event Application - Teen Library Council’s Bake Sale Attachments: Staff Report
Community Event App 2022 - Teen Library Council
8. San Anselmo Arts Commission’s Utility Box Art Project-Phase 3 Attachments: Staff Report
Phase 3 Paint Box Prospectus/Map
M/s, Eileen Burke, Ford Greene, to approve the items in Consent Agenda.
AYE: Colbert, Mayor Fineman, Burke, and Greene
NO: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Burdo
Council Items:
9. Appoint two applicants to the Arts Commission.
Attachments: Staff Report
Board & Commission Status Report
Applications
Town Clerk Kacmar presented the staff report.
Item 2
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M/s, Ford Greene, Eileen Burke, to appoint three applicants to the Arts Commission and temporarily expand the commission by one seat.
AYE: Colbert, Mayor Fineman, Burke, and Greene
NO: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Burdo
10. Consider Potential Next Steps for Renewal of Measure D Transactions and Use Tax Attachments: Staff Report
2012-23 Financial Advisory Committee final report - May 2013 Measure D Council Presentation 2022
November 8, 2022 General Election - Important Dates
Town Manager Donery and Ken Nordhoff presented the staff report.
Greene felt the discussion of funding priorities was premature because there was no feedback from the community. He felt the roads were deteriorating and attaining close to third world status. He was in favor of employing a consultant for polling and seeking feedback from the community. Burdo agreed with Greene, with respect to the roads being the main priority. Burdo was interested in ensuring the minimum standard of coverage for the fire station and putting money into the parks. Burdo wanted to move forward with a consultant for community discussions. Burke stated the basics are always infrastructure and thought a poll is the way to figure out how the residents prioritize things. Burke felt it was the Council's job to educate the residents. Burke was interested in going up to the tax cap and wanted to focus on whether there was an appetite from the residents for that. Colbert stated this will need to be a community led initiative with council support. Fineman felt there should be more specificity around some of the items such as affordable housing. Fineman was in support of a consultant for polling the community.
All of the Council volunteered to be on the committee. Greene stated that he and Burdo were coming up for re-election and felt they were the most logical choice. There was Council consensus for Fineman to perform random selection outside of meeting for choosing who would serve on the committee.
PRESENT: Brian Colbert, Mayor Alexis Fineman, Vice Mayor Steve Burdo, Eileen Burke, and ABSENT: None
11. Consider introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.03 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code to update the Town’s solid waste regulations in accordance with SB 1383 and consider adopt consider approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement between the Town of San Anselmo and Marin Sanitary Service
Item 2
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Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance to Comply with SB 1383
Redline Comparison Solid Waste Ord
Resolution Approving MSS Agreement Amendment
Town Manager Donery and Rose Radford from R3 Consulting presented the staff report.
Patty Garbarino from Marin Sanitary Service gave thanks and offered to help answer questions.
Town Manager Donery read the title of the ordinance after it was introduced.
M/s, Eileen Burke, Ford Greene, to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 5.03 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code to update the Town’s solid waste regulations in accordance with SB 1383 and consider adopt consider approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement between the Town of San Anselmo and Marin Sanitary Service
AYE: Colbert, Mayor Fineman, Vice Mayor Burdo, Burke, and Greene NO: None
ABSENT: None
12. Consider approval of proposed maximum rates collected by Marin Sanitary Service for solid waste, recycling and organic waste services.
Attachments: Staff Report
MSS Rates Staff Report from December 14, 2021
Resolution Approving MSS Rates for 2022
2022 MSS Rate Application
2022 MSS Rate Review Report
Memo from R3 providing background and analysis of the MSS PPP forgiveness
Town Manager Donery presented the staff report.
Greene stated he was concerned before by the lack of detail in the report for the loan forgiveness. Greene stated Garth from R3 consulting helped him understand the PPP loan. Burke thanked staff for following up.
M/s, Ford Greene, Steve Burdo, to approve proposed maximum rates collected by Marin Sanitary Service for solid waste, recycling and organic waste services.
AYE: Colbert, Mayor Fineman, Vice Mayor Burdo, Burke, and Greene
Item 2
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NO: None
ABSENT: None
13. 75 Jones Street, APN 007-283-12, Appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve amendment to Specific Planned Development at 75 Jones for conversion of a preschool into single family residence and a second story addition.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 Appeal
Attachment 2 Draft Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment 3 November 15 2020 Staff Report
Attachment 4 February 3 2020 Staff Report
Attachment 5 Correspondence to Council
Attachment 6 Standard Conditions of Approval
Attachment 7 Approved Plans
Attachment 8 Applicant Response to Appeal Letter
Additional Public Comment
Planning Director Semonian presented the staff report.
Elizabeth Brekhus and her clients, the appellants, made comments. The applicants and Luke Clark Tyler (architect) made comments.
Susan Lund, Kurt Hawks, Kris Nelson, Annelise Bauer, Caroline Dowd, Peter GIlbert, Trista Macaulay, and Sirr Less spoke in support of the project Abby Cunningham and James Irmiger spoke against the project.
Brekhus made a rebuttal for the appellants.
Todd Williams and the applicants made a rebuttal.
Burdo, Colbert and Fineman would vote to deny the appeal.
Greene and Burke would vote to uphold the appeal.
M/s, Brian Colbert, Steve Burdo, to deny appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve amendment to Specific Planned Development at 75 Jones for conversion of a preschool into single family residence and a second story addition.
AYE: Colbert, Mayor Fineman, and Vice Mayor Burdo
NO: Burke, and Greene
Item 2
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ABSENT: None
Adjourn
Item 2
21 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
SUBJECT:
Appoint three applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council appoint three applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission has a membership of seven seats. There are four seats available and three applicants. Vance Frost and Michael Cerio have reapplied for a seat and Cat Austin has applied for a seat. All applicants have been interviewed.
Their applications are attached.
The status report on current openings on the Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees is also attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the Town to approve this item.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
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Item 3 – Attachment 1
Board, Committee,
Commission
(total seats)
Seats
Expiring/
Vacant
Applicants Term
(Yrs)1
Date of
Interview
Arts Commission
7 seats + youth Dannielle Mauk
3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
4 Board of Review
5 seats Jeff Zuba
2 6
Capital Programs
Monitoring Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
1 4
Economic Development Committee
7 seats Elise Semonian
3 Financial Advisory Committee
5 seats Jeff Zuba
(Temporary Expansion to 6 seats)
3 Flood Committee
7 seats Sean Condry
2 4
Historical Commission
11 seats+ youth Linda Kenton
2 Kimberly Norton
Carol Acquaviva*
Alex Friedman
Richard Storms*
4 2/8
Library Advisory Board
7 seats+ youth Linda Kenton
4 Library Tax Oversight Committee
5 seats Linda Kenton
3 Marin Commission On Aging
1 seat
1 3
Mosquito Abatement District
1 seat
2-4
Open Space Committee
11 seats + youth Elise Semonian
4 Parks & Recreation Commission
7 seats + youth Dannielle Mauk
4 Michael Cerio*
Vance Frost*
Cat Austin
4 1/25
1/25
1/11
Planning Commission
7 seats Elise Semonian
4 Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee 1 Denise Krawitz 1 2/8 Climate Action Commission
7 seats+ youth Elise Semonian
3 Ross Valley Paramedic Authority
1 seat
4 Tax Equity Board
3 seats Jeff Zuba
1 3
* Incumbent
1 Per Commission Guidelines, differing term lengths may be allowed to accomplish a staggering of the appointment schedule.
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TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE To: San Anselmo Town Council
Date*
I wish to apply for an
appointment to a term/balance*
Name*
Home Address*
Occupation*
Employer's Address
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Boards & Committee Applications - Submission #1291
Date Submitted: 9/9/2021
9/9/2021
Vance Frost
58 Oakland Ave. San Anselmo, Ca 94960
Realtor
1118 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur, CA
4154595901
(415)459-5900
Parks & Recreation Commission
Item 3 - Attachment 2
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E-Mail*
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo*
Number of years as a resident in Marin*
Education Level Achieved*
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:
1.) Name* 1.) Phone*
2.) Name* 2.) Phone*
3.) Name* 3.) Phone*
YES
NO
I would be able to regularly attend the meetings of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I would be available to attend additional meetings when they are necessary.* 415-847-4701
[email protected]
35 40
Wayne Cooper 415-482-0595
Carla Overberger (415) 454-9033
Brian Crawford 415-454-3439
College/University Degree (Major)
Item 3 - Attachment 2
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NO
I am familiar with the responsibilities and functions of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I have attended meetings of the Board/Commission/Committee as a member of the public.* List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions,boards, or committees.* Reasons for this appointment.*
What are your qualifications for this appointment.*
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?* YES
NO
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council as part of the selection process for this appointment. I also understand that my application material will be a public document and available on the Town's website. Sensitive materials that you don't wish to be posted on the website should not be included with the application.*
Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you would be interested in serving if not appointed to this seat?* You may attach personal resumes or other information which you believe would be helpful to the Council in its selection process.
Choose File No file chosen
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San
Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Carla Kacmar, at [email protected]
or 415-258-4660.
Currently on the SA Chamber Board, SA Park and Rec Board.
Carry on the work of the Commission.
Like to play at the park
Managing upkeep and improvements at Memorial Park.
Drought Control.
None
Item 3 - Attachment 2
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TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE To: San Anselmo Town Council
Date*
I wish to apply for an
appointment to a term/balance*
Name*
Home Address*
Occupation*
Employer's Address
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Boards & Committee Applications - Submission #1288
Date Submitted: 9/8/2021
September 8, 2021
Michael Cerio
50 Oakland Ave
VP of Operations
2812 St Helena Hwy, St Helena CA 94574
4158284341
Parks & Recreation Commission
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E-Mail*
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo*
Number of years as a resident in Marin*
Education Level Achieved*
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:
1.) Name* 1.) Phone*
2.) Name* 2.) Phone*
3.) Name* 3.) Phone*
YES
NO
I would be able to regularly attend the meetings of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I would be available to attend additional meetings when they are necessary.* [email protected]
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Rod Kerr 415-300-6700
David Donery 415-272-6276
Phil Derosiers 415-686-2579
College/University Degree (Major)
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NO
I am familiar with the responsibilities and functions of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I have attended meetings of the Board/Commission/Committee as a member of the public.* List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions,boards, or committees.* Reasons for this appointment.*
What are your qualifications for this appointment.*
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?* YES
NO
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council as part of the selection process for this appointment. I also understand that my application material will be a public document and available on the Town's website. Sensitive materials that you don't wish to be posted on the website should not be included with the application.*
Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you would be interested in serving if not appointed to this seat?* You may attach personal resumes or other information which you believe would be helpful to the Council in its selection process.
Choose File No file chosen
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San
Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Carla Kacmar, at [email protected]
or 415-258-4660.
I have been a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee since 2017 I care abut our Town, our Parks and the people who use them. 30 years business experience, father of two boys.
Memorial Park Restoration, P&R programming for Town residents Planning Commission
Item 3 - Attachment 3
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TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A SAN ANSELMO BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE To: San Anselmo Town Council
Date*
I wish to apply for an
appointment to a term/balance*
Name*
Home Address*
Occupation*
Employer's Address
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Boards & Committee Applications - Submission #1345
Date Submitted: 11/10/2021
11/10/21
Cathleen "Cat" Austin
44 Medway Road
Mother (and also Licensed Landscape Architect)
4153888077
Parks & Recreation Commission
Item 3 - Attachment 4
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E-Mail*
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo*
Number of years as a resident in Marin*
Education Level Achieved*
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:
1.) Name* 1.) Phone*
2.) Name* 2.) Phone*
3.) Name* 3.) Phone*
YES
NO
I would be able to regularly attend the meetings of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I would be available to attend additional meetings when they are necessary.* 415-755-5007
[email protected]
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Jan Wu 773-456-0178
Eileen Burke 415-307-9921
Julie Wolfert 415-308-9631
Graduate Degree (Major)
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NO
I am familiar with the responsibilities and functions of this Board/Commission/Committee.* YES
NO
I have attended meetings of the Board/Commission/Committee as a member of the public.* List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions,boards, or committees.* Reasons for this appointment.*
What are your qualifications for this appointment.*
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?* YES
NO
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council as part of the selection process for this appointment. I also understand that my application material will be a public document and available on the Town's website. Sensitive materials that you don't wish to be posted on the website should not be included with the application.*
Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you would be interested in serving if not appointed to this seat?* If appointed, this would be my first time serving on a public or civic commission. However I have served on the Board of Directors for Ross Valley Nursery School as the Facilities Chairperson. I have worked as a Master Gardener in Marin County beginning in 2013 where I’ve helped create the annual exhibit for the Marin County Fair, and served as the Chair of the Plant Identification Guild. Before going to grad school I worked for many years for a medical publishing company (Mosby-Yearbook). All of these roles have been great ways to work with and/or manage a team, set goals, and figure out ways to achieve those goals.
I see this Commission as a way to give residents a voice at the table. I have lived many years in San Anselmo. but I’m seeking this appointment now because I “caught the bug” volunteering for the Town during the repair and repainting of Millennium Park. There is much more work to do, and I’d like to be a part of helping to make it happen.
Before becoming a mother, I worked for several years for Don Vita at Vita Landscape Planning & Design in San Rafael. I have been a licensed as a Landscape Architect in the State of California since 2013. This gives me some experience understanding how a park can be designed. But I think more important is my love of the outdoors and specifically Marin. I can’t think of a better place to live and raise a family than here. If appointed to this Commission I would appreciate the opportunity to be an advocate for Marin, but more specifically, San Anselmo.
I believe the continued funding and maintenance of our parks is an important and challenging issue. I also think it’s important to continue seeking ways to involve and use volunteers whenever possible. You never know who or what can be inspired to service through volunteering.
Flood Committee
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Choose File No file chosen
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San
Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Carla Kacmar, at [email protected]
or 415-258-4660.
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33 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
David P. Donery, Town Manager
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Ordinance to Bring Town Solid Waste Regulations into Compliance with Senate Bill 1383
RECOMMENDATION
That the Town Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 5.03 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code to update the Town’s solid waste regulations in accordance with SB 1383 (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND
At its meeting of January 11, 2022, the Town Council held a public hearing and introduced by title only and waived further reading of the attached ordinance. The staff report and materials for the January 11 meeting can be accessed on the Town’s website at
<https://www.townofsananselmo.org/779/Archived-Town-Council-Meeting-Packets>
DISCUSSION
The attached ordinance establishes enforceable Senate Bill 1383 related requirements for organic waste generators, haulers, and others and contains similar language to other jurisdictions in Marin County. The ordinance also updates the existing Town Code to eliminate provisions that are better suited for the Town’s solid waste franchise agreement. Adopting the ordinance will bring the Town into compliance with state law.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
See Section 1 of proposed ordinance (Attachment 1).
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1 ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3 TO UPDATE THE TOWN’S SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 1383
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 is a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants; and
WHEREAS, the Bill directed California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) to adopt regulations to reduce disposal of organic waste by 50 percent from its 2014 baseline level by 2020 and 75 percent by 2025; and WHEREAS, SB 1383 also requires the regulations to recover, for human consumption, at least 20 percent of edible food that is currently thrown away; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle promulgated regulations as directed in SB 1383 in Chapter 12 (ShortLived Climate Pollutants) of Division 7 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (“SB 1383 Regulations”);
WHEREAS, the SB 1383 Regulations require cities, counties, and special districts providing solid waste collection services to adopt and enforce an ordinance or other enforceable mechanism to implement relevant provisions of the SB 1383 Regulations including regulation of waste haulers and generators of organic waste and edible food, and enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the San Anselmo Municipal Code to comply with the SB 1383 Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
The Town Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065). Moreover, the Town Council finds that even if it were considered a project, adoption of the ordinance is exempt from the CEQA under 14 California Code of Regulations section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that approval of the amended Agreement may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 2. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT.
San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 3 (Garbage) is hereby amended in its entirely as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
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The Town Council hereby declares every section, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases.
SECTION 4. INCORPORATION INTO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Inclusion in the San Anselmo Municipal Code. It is the intention of the San Anselmo Town Council that the text in Exhibit A be made a part of the San Anselmo Municipal Code and that the text may be renumbered or relettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section", "Chapter", or such other appropriate word or phrase to accomplish this intention.
SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days from its adoption and shall be posted or published as required by State law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council on January 11, 2022, and was adopted at a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council on ________________, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Alexis Fineman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Amendment to Title 5, Chapter 3 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code ITEM 4 - ATTACHMENT 1 3
37 Chapter 3 - SOLID WASTE
Sections:
5-3.01 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:
“Act” means the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (commencing with Section 40000 of the Public Resources Code), as amended, including but not limited to, the Jobs and Recycling Act of 2011 (AB 341), SB 1016 (Chapter 343, Statutes of 2008 [Wiggins, SB 1016]), the Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Act of 2014 (AB 1826), and the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Bill of 2016 (SB 1383), and as implemented by the regulations of CalRecycle.
“Authorized Collector” means such persons, firms or corporations collecting and delivering for disposal, recycling or processing solid waste (other than solid waste generated by a permitted building project) originating in the Town and doing so under a Franchise Agreement with the Town. “CCR” means the California Code of Regulations. CCR references in this Chapter are preceded with a number that refers to the relevant Title of the CCR (e.g., “14 CCR” refers to Title 14 of CCR). “Collection” means to take physical possession of Solid Waste at, and remove from, the place of generation for transport to a solid waste facility or other recovery activity. “Commercial business” or “Commercial” means a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint-stock company, corporation, or association, whether for-profit or nonprofit, strip mall, industrial facility, or a multi-family dwelling, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(6). A multi-family dwelling that consists of fewer than (5) or more dwelling units is not “Commercial”, for the purposes of this Chapter. “Commercial Edible Food Generator” means a tier one or a tier two commercial edible food generator as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(73) and (a)(74). Food recovery organizations and food recovery services are not commercial edible food generators.
“Commercial generator” means any commercial business, non-residential establishment, large event, large venue, or other entity that is responsible for the initial creation of solid waste and is not a single-family dwelling nor a multi-family dwelling consisting of fewer than five dwelling units. For the purposes of this chapter, a multi-family dwelling that consists of five or more dwelling units is considered a commercial generator. “Community composting” means any activity that composts green material, agricultural material, food material, and vegetative food material, alone or in combination, and the total amount of feedstock and compost on-site at any one time does not exceed 100 cubic yards and 750 square feet as specified in 14 CCR Section 17855(a)(4); or as otherwise defined by 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(8). “Composting” means the process of controlled biological decomposition of organic waste. "Construction and demolition debris" or "C&D" means used or discarded materials resulting from construction, renovation, remodeling, repair, demolition, excavation, or construction clean-up operations on any pavement or structure.
"Container" or "collection container" means, for the purpose of this Chapter, any bin, box, or cart used for the purpose of holding solid waste for collection.
“Debris box” means any ten (10) to forty (40) cubic yard container, or any compactor provided by a solid waste generator, placed in the public right-of-way, on town property, private property, or elsewhere in the service area, which is procured by a solid waste generator for their use in the collection of their solid waste. Debris boxes are serviced by means of lifting the entire container, including all contents, onto a designated collection vehicle.
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38 "Designated collection location" means the place where a collector has contracted with either the local governing body or a private entity to pick up source-separated, recyclable materials. This location will customarily be the curbside of a residential neighborhood or the service alley of a commercial (or multifamily) enterprise. “Disposal” means the final disposition of Solid Waste at a Solid Waste Facility permitted for disposal. “Diversion” means activities reducing or eliminating the amount of solid waste from solid waste disposal, and which return these materials to use in the form of raw materials for new, reused, or reconstituted products, which meet the quality standards necessary for commercial use, or for other purposes of reuse. “Dwelling unit” means one (1) or more rooms with internal access between all rooms, which provide complete independent living facilities for at least one (1) family, including provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing, and sanitary facilities. Cooking facilities for purposes of this chapter shall be defined as any combination of the following: sink, refrigerator, cupboard and/or storage, stove, oven (including microwave and convection).
“Edible food” means food intended for human consumption, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18). For the purposes of this ordinance or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(18), “edible food” is not solid waste if it is recovered and not discarded. Nothing in this chapter or in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 requires or authorizes the recovery of edible food that does not meet the food safety requirements of the California Retail Food Code.
“Enforcement Agency” means an entity with the authority to enforce part or all of this chapter as specified herein. Employees and agents of an Enforcement Agency may carry out inspections and enforcement activities pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter authorizing an entity to enforce its terms shall require that entity to undertake such enforcement except as agreed to by that entity and the Town. The Town is an Enforcement Agency for all sections of this chapter. The Town may choose to additionally delegate enforcement responsibility to other public entities, including the Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (Zero Waste Marin) and the County of Marin. “Food recovery organization” means an entity that engages in the collection or receipt of edible food from commercial edible food generators and distributes that edible food to the public for food recovery either directly or through other entities or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(25), including, but not limited to:
a) A food bank as defined in Section 113783 of the Health and Safety Code; b) A nonprofit charitable organization as defined in Section 113841 of the Health and Safety Code; and, c) A nonprofit charitable temporary food facility as defined in Section 113842 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Food recovery service” means a person or entity that collects and transports edible food from a commercial edible food generator to a food recovery organization or other entities for food recovery, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(26). A food recovery service is not a commercial edible food generator for the purposes of this chapter and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12 pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(7).
“Food waste” means food scraps and trimmings and other putrescible waste that result from food production, preparation, cooking, storage, consumption or handling. Food waste includes but is not limited to meat, fish and dairy waste, fruit and vegetable waste and grain waste. Food waste does not include exempt waste.
“Franchise Agreement” means an exclusive agreement between the Authorized Collector and the Town for the collection solid waste on specified terms and conditions and at the rates for such collection fixed and established by the provisions of the Franchise Agreement and this Chapter.
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39 “Garbage” means all non-recyclable packaging and other waste attributed to normal activities of a service unit.
Garbage must be generated by and at the service unit wherein the garbage is collected. Garbage does not include recyclable materials, organic materials, debris from construction and demolition, large items, e-waste, universal waste, hazardous waste, household hazardous waste or exempt waste. “Generators” for the purpose of this Chapter, means a person or entity, including commercial generators and residential generators, that is responsible for the initial creation of organic materials, or as otherwise defined as “organic waste generator” in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(48). “Hauler” means a person who collects material from a generator and delivers it to a reporting entity, end user, or a destination outside of the state or as otherwise defined by 14 CCR 18815.2(a)(32). “Hauler” includes public contract haulers, authorized collectors, food waste Self-haulers, and Self-haulers. A person who transports material from reporting entity to another person is a transporter, not a hauler. “Inspection” means a site visit where a Jurisdiction or its designee or designated entity reviews records, containers, and an entity’s collection, handling, recycling, or disposal of solid waste or edible food handling, to determine if the entity is complying with requirements set forth in this ordinance, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(35).
“Multi-Family dwelling” or “Multi-family” means of, from, or pertaining to residential premises with five (5) or more dwelling units, for the purposes of this Chapter. Multi-family premises do not include hotels, motels, or other transient occupancy facilities, which are considered commercial businesses. “Organic material” or "organic waste" means solid wastes containing material originated from living organisms and their metabolic waste products, including but not limited to food waste, green material, landscape and pruning waste, organic textiles and carpets, lumber, wood, paper products, printing and writing paper, manure, biosolids, digestate, and sludges, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(46). "Person" means any person or persons, firm, association, corporation, or other entity acting as principal, agent or officer, servant, or employee, for themselves or for any other person, firm, or corporation. "Premises" includes a tract or parcel of land with or without habitable buildings or appurtenant structures. (14 CCR § 17225.50). For purposes of this chapter the word premises includes residential and commercial uses of the land, whether owned, leased, rented or subrented, including every dwelling house, dwelling unit, apartment house or multiple-dwelling building, trailer or mobile home park, store, restaurant, rooming house, hotel, motel, office building, department store, manufacturing, processing or assembling shop or plant, warehouse and every other place or premises where any person resides, or any business is carried on or conducted within the town.
“Prohibited container contaminants” means (1) discarded materials placed in the designated Recyclables container that are not identified as acceptable source separated recyclables for the town’s designated recyclables collection container; (2) discarded materials placed in the designated organic materials collection container that are not identified as acceptable source separated organic materials for the town’s designated organic materials collection container; and (3) discarded materials placed in the garbage container that are acceptable source separated recyclables and/or source separated organic materials to be placed in town’s designated organic materials collection container and/or designated recyclables collection container and, and (4) excluded waste placed in any container.
"Recyclable (source separated) materials" means any material designated to be separated from the waste stream for purposes of recycling (See, Pub. Res. Code § 41951). This designation shall be made by the Town and the Authorized Collector based on good public practice, ability to receive an acceptable economic return, and feasibility of separating the material from the waste stream at the point of collection. Recyclable materials are currently limited to paper, glass, cardboard, plastics, ferrous metal, and aluminum. "Recycling" means the process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become garbage and returning them for use or reuse in the form of raw materials for new, used, or reconstituted products which meet the quality standard necessary to be used in the marketplace.
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40 Recycling does not include transformation as defined in Public Resources Code Section 40201. (14 CCR §17225.54).
“Residential” means, for the purposes of this chapter, any premise consisting of between one (1) and four (4) dwelling units, and onsite domestic uses accessory to these dwelling units. A multi-family dwelling that consists of fewer than (5) dwelling units is “Residential”, for the purposes of this Chapter. “Self-hauler” means a person who hauls solid waste, organic waste or recovered material they have generated to another person. A self-hauler also includes a person who back-hauls waste as defined in 14 CCR section 18982(a)(66). “Back-haul” means generating and transporting organic materials to a destination owned and operated by the generator using the generator’s own employees, vehicles and equipment, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66)(A).
"Solid waste" has the same meaning as defined in Public Resources Code Section 40191, which defines solid waste as all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semisolid wastes, including garbage, recyclable materials, organic materials, demolition and construction wastes, bulky waste, discarded home and industrial appliances, manure, vegetable or animal solid or semisolid wastes, and other discarded solid and semisolid wastes with the exception that Solid Waste does not include any of the following wastes: (1) Hazardous waste, as defined in the Public Resources Code Section 40141, (2) Radioactive waste regulated pursuant to the State Radiation Control Law (Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 114960) of Part 9 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code) and (3) Medical waste regulated pursuant to the State Medical Waste Management Act (Part 14 (commencing with Section 117600) of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code). Untreated medical waste shall not be disposed of in a Solid Waste landfill, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 40195.1. Medical waste that has been treated and deemed to be Solid Waste shall be regulated pursuant to Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. Recyclable materials and organic materials are a part of solid waste. “Solid waste collection service” means collection of solid waste originating in the Town, by persons, firms or corporations, and doing so under a contract or franchise agreement with the Town. “Solid waste facility” means a solid waste transfer or processing station including Material Recovery Facilities, a composting facility, a gasification facility, a transformation facility, an Engineered Municipal Solid Waste conversion facility, and a disposal facility. Solid waste facility additionally includes a solid waste operation that may be carried out pursuant to an enforcement agency notification, as provided in regulations adopted by CalRecycle, or otherwise set forth in the Act.
“Source separate” means the process of removing recyclable materials and organic materials from Solid Waste at the place of generation, prior to Collection, and placing such materials into separate containers designated for recyclable materials and organic materials, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 17402.5(b)(4). “Tier One commercial edible food generator” means a Commercial Edible Food Generator that is one of the following as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a):
(a) Supermarkets with gross annual sales of $2,000,000 or more (b) Grocery store with a total facility size equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet. (c) Food service provider, which means an entity primarily engaged in providing food services to institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations.
(d) Wholesale food vendor, which means a business or establishment engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of food, where food (including fruits and vegetables) is received, shipped, stored, prepared for distribution to a retailer, warehouse, distributor, or other destination.
(e) Food Distributor, which means a company that distributes food to entities including, but not limited to, supermarkets and grocery stores.
“Tier Two commercial edible food generator” means a Commercial Edible Food Generator that is one of the following as defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a):
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41 (a) Restaurant with 250 or more seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet.
(b) Hotel with an on-site food facility and 200 or more rooms. (c) Health facility with an on-site food facility and 100 or more beds. (d) Large Venue, which means a permanent venue facility that annually seats or serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals within the grounds of the facility per day of operation of the venue facility. For purposes of this ordinance and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a venue facility includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned or operated stadium, amphitheater, arena, hall, amusement park, conference or civic center, zoo, aquarium, airport, racetrack, horse track, performing arts center, fairground, museum, theater, or other public attraction facility. For purposes of this ordinance and implementation of 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, a site under common ownership or control that includes more than one Large Venue that is contiguous with other Large Venues in the site, is a single Large Venue. (e) Large Event, which means an event, including, but not limited to, a sporting event or a flea market, that charges an admission price, or is operated by a local agency, and serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals per day of operation of the event, at a location that includes, but is not limited to, a public, nonprofit, or privately owned park, parking lot, golf course, street system, or other open space when being used for an event.. (f) A state agency with a cafeteria with 250 or more seats or total cafeteria facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet.
(g) A local education agency facility with an on-site food facility. “Local Education Agency” means a school district, charter school, or county office of education that is not subject to the control of town, city or county regulations related to Solid Waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(40).
“Town Administrator” means the Town Manager of the Town of San Anselmo, or their designee. 5-3.02 Solid waste disposal regulated.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, deposit, bury, or dispose of any solid waste, except as provided in this chapter, in or upon any private property, public street, alley, sidewalk, gutter, park, or other public place whatsoever or to throw the same in the bed or upon the banks of any stream or creek in the Town or in or upon any of the waters thereof. Every person in the Town having the obligation to dispose of solid waste shall dispose of the same only in the manner provided in this Chapter through the Authorized Collector of the Town; provided, that any person may Self-haul solid waste to a solid waste facility in addition to their solid waste collection service in conformance with this Chapter. Every generator shall have solid waste collection service by the Authorized Collector each week, or more often if ordered by the Enforcement Authority and shall pay the Authorized Collector the monthly rates provided for in the Franchise Agreement, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. Failure of receipt of a bill does not obviate responsibility for payment. In each instance, the property owner shall be primarily responsible for the payment of the charges provided for herein.
(b) For the purposes of this Chapter, any dwelling unit in which there are cooking facilities, and which is occupied more than four (4) days in any one month, shall be considered to generate solid waste and require solid waste collection service. The Authorized Collector shall give written notice to the Town of the address of any occupied premise within the Town which is not subscribing to the solid waste collection service.
(c) The Town may require the Authorized Collector to operate and maintain a recycling program for any and all recyclable materials and organic materials collected within the Town. (d) A mandatory obligation is imposed on each person occupying any premise to source separate and recycle all recyclable material and organic materials from the garbage generated on the premise as described in Section 5-3.15 and Section 5-3.16.
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42 (e) Generators shall place source separated organic materials, including food waste, in the organic materials collection container; place source separated recyclable materials in the recyclable material collection container; and place garbage in the approved garbage collection container. Generators shall not place prohibited container contaminants into the garbage collection container, organic materials collection container or recyclable material collection container.
(f) If any person should fail to subscribe for the collection and disposal of solid waste or violate any other provision of this Chapter, said violation shall be subject to enforcement actions described in Section 5-
3.22. (g) Generators shall provide or arrange for access during all inspections and investigations (with the exception of a private residential dwelling unit) and cooperate with the Town or Authorized Collector during such inspections and investigations as described in Section 5-3.21. (h) Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit generators from regularly disposing of garbage, recyclable material, or organic materials at a solid waste facility, by Self-hauling or through the uncompensated services of another in a manner collector conforming to Section 5-3.18. (i) Nothing in this section prohibits generators from preventing or reducing waste generation, or otherwise diverting recyclable material and organic material as described in Section 5.3.14. 5-3.03 Collection containers.
(a) Generators shall store solid waste on their property or premises or shall require it to be stored or handled in such manner so as not to promote the propagation, harborage or attraction of vectors or the creation of nuisance (14 CCR § 17312).
(b) It shall be the duty of every property owner, occupant and tenant of any premises within the Town to store all solid waste in collection containers provided by the Authorized Collector. These containers shall be constructed of metal or an approved plastic material which shall be watertight, nonabsorbent, vector resistant, durable, easily cleanable, equipped with handles, and having tight-fitting covers such that said containers hold said solid waste without spillage and leakage, escape of odors or access of flies to the contents thereof and without being filled to within four (4″) inches of the top. Each filled container shall not exceed a total of seventy-five (75) pounds in weight, including the weight of the container. It is unlawful to place, or permit to remain, any solid waste subject to decay except in a suitable covered container, as set forth herein. The specific nature of said containers shall be established as from time to time approved by the Town and Authorized Collector.
(c) Each person who has a collection container shall keep the area where the collection container is located in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Each collection container and its cover shall be kept clean, and the cover shall not be removed except to place solid waste therein or to empty the same. The Authorized Collector will maintain or replace collection containers as needed. (d) No collection container shall be placed or kept on or in any public street, alley, sidewalk, footpath, or public place whatsoever but shall be maintained on the premises, out of public view, except as may be provided for removing and emptying by the Authorized Collector on the day(s) and in the designated collection location. Collection containers are permitted to be placed in public view and on a public street, sidewalk or footpath only during the forty-eight-hour period commencing at 12:01 a.m. on the day preceding the day of scheduled pick-up and terminating at 12:01 a.m. on the day following such pick-up.
For curbside collection service, the designated collection location shall be the street curb line adjacent to such premises and collection containers shall be placed in the location by the occupant of such premises for collection by the Authorized Collector.
5-3.04 - Removal of solid waste.
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43 often in each week as may be necessary to fully comply with the provisions of this Chapter and shall be so removed only by the Authorized Collector and upon the terms and conditions specified in this Chapter or shall be otherwise disposed of only as in this Chapter or the Franchise Agreement provide. Generators shall arrange for a size, quantity and collection frequency of collection containers to adequately store all solid waste generated in connection with the premise between the times designated for collection service. The Town shall have the right to review the number and size of such collection containers to evaluate the adequacy of capacity provided for each type of collection service and to review the separation and containment of materials. The Town shall be the exclusive judge of the sufficiency of the collection containers, and of the least number of times each week solid waste shall be removed from any premises, and of the sufficiency of disposition in compliance with this chapter otherwise than by collection by the Authorized Collector. Generators shall adjust service levels for their collection services as requested by the Town in order to meet the standards set forth in this Chapter.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed in any public receptacle owned by the Town and located upon any public street or public place any solid waste originating within or upon any private property; provided, however, pedestrians or other persons using such street or public place shall be permitted to deposit in such receptacles miscellaneous small articles of solid waste carried by them. 5-3.05 Rates for collection and collection services.
(a) Establishment of Rate Schedule. A comprehensive rate schedule for the collection of solid waste shall be established by the Council from time to time after a public hearing. (b) Charge for Services. A charge shall be collected by the Authorized Collector not to exceed maximum rates established between the Town and the Authorized Collector, said maximum rates to be subject to change upon approval of an agreement between the Town and said authorized collector. The property owner is responsible for all charges for solid waste removal, including recyclable and organic materials. Said rates shall provide to the Authorized Collector a fair and reasonable compensation and return. 5-3.06 Payment of garbage rates: Delinquencies.
(a) Payment of Rates. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the rates fixed for the collection of solid waste. Nonpayment may result in cessation of service, a violation punishable by law. Except as otherwise permitted by this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of solid waste, from premises owned, occupied, or leased by said person other than by and through the Authorized Collector. (b) If all payments are not made when due and after reasonable efforts to collect them have failed, the Authorized Collector shall so notify the Town in writing, showing the total delinquency and a list of the efforts made to collect. The Town shall thereupon notify the owner of the property by certified mail with return receipt requested. The notice shall demand that all delinquent payments be paid forthwith. (c) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any residential dwelling unit, or commercial property which is rented to provide for solid waste collection service to each family or business entity located on the property.
Such owner shall be responsible for the payment of the fees provided for in this Chapter. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person having the responsibility for solid waste collection service to fail, neglect, or refuse to do so after the Chief of Police or the Town Administrator or their designee notifies such responsible person to remove the solid waste in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (e) It shall be the responsibility of the Authorized Collector to collect all fees provided for in this Chapter and to keep proper books of account and all billings on a timely basis and to account to the Town as often as the Town shall require.
5-3.07 - Conveyance of garbage through streets and alleys.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or carry on, along, or through the streets and alleys of the Town any solid waste; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to any person conveying solid waste collected outside the Town, nor to any person employed by the Town who shall be assigned to the work of solid waste removal while acting within the scope of their employment or to an authorized collector or to any ITEM 4 - ATTACHMENT 110
44 employee of such authorized collector during such time as such franchise agreement shall be in force. Nor shall this section be deemed to prohibit an individual from exercising their rights as described in sections 5-3.02, 5-3.14, 5-3.18, and which authorizes occasional disposals at authorized disposal sites.
All solid waste removed or carried on, along, or through such streets or alleys shall be removed or carried in watertight cans or in vehicles which do not leak and which have proper covers and are so loaded that none of the solid waste shall fall, drip, or spill to the ground or upon the streets or alleys. All such vehicles shall be kept clean on the outside and be numbered on the outside so that the number can be plainly seen. 5-3.08 - Municipal solid waste.
The Authorized Collector, without any charge whatsoever to the Town, shall pick up and remove all properly contained solid waste from all Town buildings and property on a weekly basis and shall daily empty and remove the contents of all public receptacles and litter cans provided by the Town. 5-3.09 - Contract for removal solid waste authorized.
The Council, after inviting bids therefor and after a duly noticed public hearing, may enter into a Franchise Agreement with any responsible person for the collection, removal, and disposal of solid waste collected and accumulated within the Town, and such contract shall operate for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, unless otherwise provided for in the Franchise Agreement. The responsible party contracting with the Town shall be the Authorized Collector.
(a) Independent Contractor. The Authorized Collector, in accordance with this Chapter, shall be considered as and shall be an independent contractor and shall be responsible to the Town for the result of the work to be done, but shall act under his own directions as to the manner of performing the work. (b) Liability. The Authorized Collector and the Town shall be exempt from responsibility and liability for tampering or misuse of any items left at curbside for collection and/or recycling should spillage or other mishap occur prior to possession by Authorized Collector. Once the Authorized Collector takes possession of the solid waste, the Authorized Collector then assumes responsibility and liability. (c) Minimum Provisions. The provisions of this Chapter shall be the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. (d) As required by state law, the Town’s Authorized Collector providing organic materials collection services to generators within the Town’s boundaries must meet the following requirements and standards as a condition of approval of a contract, agreement, or other authorization with the Town to collect organic materials:
(1) Through the Franchise Agreement provides written notice to the Town annually on or before January 1, 2022, to identify the facilities to which they will transport organic materials including facilities for source separated recyclable materials and source separated organic materials. (2) Transports source separated recyclable materials and source separated organic materials to a facility, operation, activity, or property that recovers organic materials as defined in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 2.
(3) Obtain approval from the Town to haul organic materials, unless it is transporting source separated organic materials to a community composting site or lawfully transporting construction and demolition debris in a manner that complies with 14 CCR Section 18989.1. 5-3.10 - Award of franchise agreement for removal of solid waste.
The Town shall advertise for bids for the agreement authorized by Section 5-3.09 of this chapter. Such proposals shall offer to the Town a stated percentage amount based on monthly gross receipts for the exclusive right to collect and dispose of solid waste collected in the Town for the period of the agreement. The Council shall have the power to refuse any and all bids and shall award the agreement to the person in its opinion best qualified and equipped for performing the contemplated agreement. Should the Council determine that such bids are too low or are not fair or just, it may, at its option after rejecting all of them, ITEM 4 - ATTACHMENT 111
45 proceed without notice or publication to let an agreement to, or enter into an agreement with, such person upon such terms as shall appear to the Council to be for the best interests of the Town. The successful bidder or contractor shall, during the term of the agreement, be known as the "Authorized Collector" and shall collect solid waste on the terms and conditions and at the rates for such collection fixed and established by the provisions of this Chapter and the Franchise Agreement and shall dispose of all solid waste at a solid waste facility or facilities mutually designated by the Town and the Authorized Collector. 5-3.11 - Renewal of agreement.
When a Franchise Agreement has been entered into between the Town and Authorized Collector for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste and the Authorized Collector shall have satisfactorily performed such contract, the Council, without inviting bids or proposals therefor, and without giving notice of its intention to do so, may, either prior to or after the expiration of such agreement, extend or renew the same for terms not exceeding ten (10) years each upon the same conditions or such other conditions as the Council shall provide, unless otherwise specified in the Franchise Agreement. 5-3.12 - Exporting and importing solid waste prohibited.
The following acts and conduct are hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance:
(a) For any person having solid waste collection service of any type other than provided by the Authorized Collector to remove any solid waste or waste from their premises to the premises of any other person; and
(b) For any person having solid waste collection service of any type to permit or suffer their premises to be used for the deposit of any solid waste or waste from the premises of any other person. 5-3.13 Audit by Authorized Collector.
The Authorized Collector shall annually furnish the Town, at their own expense, an audit of their solid waste collection business and operations, which audit shall include a statement of financial condition and profit and loss statement to be made and prepared by a certified public accountant approved by the Town Manager or his designee.
5-3.14 Right to divert recyclable material and organic materials. (a) Nothing in this chapter limits the right of any person to donate, sell, or otherwise remove their recyclable materials so long as the removal otherwise complies with this Chapter. (b) Organic materials may be fed to animals on the premises where such organic materials is produced, provided that the premises are always kept in a sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the Town Administrator; and provided further that the keeping and feeding of such animals shall at all times conform to the applicable regulations of those entities governing the same now in force or which thereafter may be enacted or promulgated.
(c) Organic materials may be used in on-site composting or community composting pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(c), provided that such operation conforms to the applicable regulations of those entities governing the same now in force or which thereafter may be enacted or promulgated. 5-3.15 - Residential generator requirements.
Each residential generator shall subscribe to a level of solid waste collection service with the Authorized Collector that is sufficient to handle the volume of garbage, recyclable material, and organic materials generated or accumulated on the premises and comply with requirements of those collection services. Multi-family dwellings consisting of five dwelling units or more shall comply with the commercial generator requirements. 5-3.16 Commercial generator requirements.
(a) Commercial generators shall comply with the following requirements.
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46 (1) Each commercial generator, including all multi-family dwellings that consist of five dwelling units or more, large events and large venues shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this Section.
(2) Each commercial generator shall subscribe to a level of service with an authorized collector that is sufficient to handle the volume of garbage, recyclable materials and organic materials generated or accumulated on the premises. Additionally, each commercial generator shall ensure the proper separation of solid waste, as established by the authorized collector, by placing each type of material in designated collection containers, and ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, visitors, and other persons on-site conduct proper source separation of solid waste.
(3) Each commercial generator shall supply and allow access to adequate number, size, and location of collection containers with sufficient labels or colors, conforming with requirements of this section, for employees, contractors, tenants, and customers, consistent with the solid waste collection service.
(4) Each commercial generator shall annually provide information to employees, contractors, tenants, and customers about organic materials recovery requirements and about proper sorting of solid waste.
(5) Each commercial generator shall provide educational information before, or within, fourteen (14) days of occupation of the premises to new tenants that describes requirements to keep source separated organic materials and source separated recyclable materials separate from garbage (when applicable) and the location of collection containers and the rules governing their use at each property.
(6) Each commercial generator shall accommodate and cooperate with the authorized collector’s monitoring program for inspection of the contents of containers for prohibited container contaminants, to evaluate generator’s compliance.
(7) If a commercial generator Self-hauls, the commercial generator shall meet the Self-haul requirements of this chapter.
(b) Commercial generators, excluding multi-family dwellings consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units, shall comply with the following requirements.
(1) Provide containers for the collection of source separated organic materials and source separated recyclable materials in all indoor and outdoor areas where garbage disposal containers are provided for customers, for materials generated onsite. Such containers do not need to be provided in restrooms. If a commercial generator does not generate any of the materials that would be collected in one type of collection container, then it is not required to provide that type of collection container in all areas where disposal collection containers are provided for customers. Pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b), the collection containers shall have either:
i. A body or lid that is gray or black for collection of garbage, blue/tan for collection of recycling, and green for collection of organic materials. A commercial generator is not required to replace functional containers, including containers purchased prior to January 1, 2022, that do not comply with the requirements of the subsection prior to the end of the useful life of those containers, or prior to January 1, 2036, whichever comes first.
ii. Container labels that include language or graphic images, or both, indicating the primary material accepted and the primary materials prohibited in that container, or containers with imprinted text or graphic images that indicate the primary materials accepted and primary materials prohibited in the container. Pursuant 14 CCR Section 18984.8, the container labeling requirements are required on new containers commencing January 1, 2022.
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47 (2) To the extent practical through education, training, inspection, and/or other measures, prohibit employees from placing materials in a container not designated for those materials per the solid waste collection service.
(3) Periodically inspect organic materials, recycling, and garbage containers for contamination and inform employees if containers are contaminated and of the requirements to keep contaminants out of those containers pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.9(b)(3). (4) Commercial generators that are commercial edible food generators, as defined in Section 5-3.01, shall comply with food recovery requirements, pursuant to Section 5-3.21. 5-3.17 Waivers.
(a) Pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18984.11, the Town may grant waivers to commercial businesses based on physical space limitations and/or de minimis volume generated at such commercial businesses.
Commercial businesses seeking a waiver shall submit their request in a form specified by the Town Administrator or their designee. After reviewing the waiver request, and after an on-site review, if applicable, the Town Administrator or their designee may either approve or deny the waiver requests in accordance with the following criteria. Anyone granted a waiver shall provide written verification of eligibility for a waiver at least every five years, and shall notify the Town if circumstances change such that they are no longer eligible for such waiver, in which case waiver will be rescinded. (1) De Minimis Waivers: The Town may waive a commercial business’ obligation to comply with some or all the organic waste collection service requirements if the commercial business meets the following requirements:
(i) Submit an application, with any application fee established by resolution of the Town Council, specifying the type of waiver requested and provide documentation as described below.
(ii) Provide documentation that either:
(a) The commercial business receives two or more cubic yards of weekly solid waste collection service (including garbage, recyclable material and organic materials) and organic materials subject to collection comprises less than 20 gallons per week of the business’ total weekly solid waste volume; or (b) The commercial business receives less than two cubic yards of weekly solid waste collection service (including garbage, recyclable material and organic materials) and organic materials subject to collection comprises less than 10 gallons per week of the business’ total weekly solid waste volume. (c) For the purposes of subsections (a) and (b) above, weekly solid waste collection shall be the sum of weekly garbage collection container volume, recyclable material collection container volume and organic materials collection container volume, measured in cubic yards.
(2) Physical Space Waivers: The Town may waive a commercial business’ obligations (including multi-family dwellings consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units) to comply with some or all of the recyclable materials and/or organic materials collection service requirements if the Town has evidence from its own staff, a hauler, licensed architect, or licensed engineer demonstrating that the premises lacks adequate space for the collection containers required for compliance with the collection service requirements. A commercial business or property owner may request a physical space waiver through the following process:
(i) Submit an application form specifying the type(s) of collection services for which they are requesting a waiver from mandatory collection service.
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48 (ii) Provide documentation that the premises lacks adequate space for the approved recyclable materials collection containers and approved organic materials collection containers including documentation from its authorized collector, licensed architect, or licensed engineer.
5-3.18 Self-haul requirements.
(a) Self-haulers shall source separate all recyclable materials and organic materials generated on-site from solid waste in a manner consistent with 14 CCR Sections 18984.1 and 18984.2, or shall haul organic materials to a high diversion organic waste processing facility as specified in 14 CCR Section 18984.3. (b) Self-haulers shall haul their source separated recyclable materials to a facility that recovers those materials; and haul their source separated organic materials to a solid waste facility that processes or recovers source separated organic materials; and haul any other solid waste to an authorized disposal site.
(c) Self-haulers that are commercial businesses shall keep a record of the amount of organic materials delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers organic materials; this record shall be subject to inspection by the Town. The records shall include the following information:
1. Delivery receipts and weight tickets from the entity accepting the waste. If the material is transported to an entity that does not have scales on-site or employs scales incapable of weighing the Self-hauler’s vehicle in a manner that allows it to determine the weight of materials received, the Self-hauler shall keep a record of the facilities that received the organic materials.
2. The amount of material in cubic yards or tons transported by the generator to each entity. 5-3.19 Commercial Edible Food Generator requirements.
(a) Tier one commercial edible food generators must comply with the requirements of this section commencing January 1, 2022, and Tier two commercial edible food generators must comply commencing January 1, 2024, pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3.
(b) Operators of a large venue or large event (as defined in 14 CCR 18982(a)(38)) that are not providing food services, but allowing for food to be provided by others, shall require food facilities operating at the large venue or large event to comply with the requirements of this section, commencing January 1, 2024. (c) Commercial edible food generators shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Arrange to recover the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed. (2) Contract with or enter into a written agreement with food recovery organizations or food recovery services for: (a) the collection of edible food for food recovery; or (b) acceptance of the edible food that the commercial edible food generator Self-hauls to the food recovery organization for food recovery.
(3) Shall not intentionally spoil edible food that is capable of being recovered by a food recovery organization or a food recovery service.
(4) Allow the Town’s designated enforcement entity or designated third party enforcement entity to access the premises and review records pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.4. (5) Keep records that include the following information, or as otherwise specified in 14 CCR Section 18991.4:
(i) A list of each food recovery service or organization that collects or receives its edible food pursuant to a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR section 18991.3(b).
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49 (ii) A copy of all contracts or written agreements established under 14 CCR section 1891.3(b).
(iii) A record of the following information for each of those food recovery services or food recovery organizations:
(a) The name, address and contact information of the food recovery service or food recovery organization.
(b) The types of food that will be collected by or Self-hauled to the food recovery service or food recovery organization.
(c) The established frequency that food will be collected or Self-hauled. (d) The quantity of food, measured in pounds recovered per month, collected or Self-hauled to a food recovery service or food recovery organization for food recovery.
(d) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit or conflict with the protections provided by the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 2017, the Federal Good Samaritan Act, or share table and school food donation guidance pursuant to Senate Bill 557, as amended from time to time. 5-3.20 - Food Recovery Organization and Food Recovery Services requirements. (a) Food recovery services collecting or receiving edible food directly from commercial edible food generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(1):
(1) The name, address, and contact information for each commercial edible food generator from which the service collects edible food.
(2) The quantity in pounds of edible food collected from each commercial edible food generator per month.
(3) The quantity in pounds of edible food transported to each food recovery organization per month. (4) The name, address, and contact information for each food recovery organization that the food Recovery Service transports edible food to for food recovery. (b) Food recovery organizations collecting or receiving edible food directly from commercial edible food generators, via a contract or written agreement established under 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b), shall maintain the following records, or as otherwise specified by 14 CCR Section 18991.5(a)(2):
(1) The name, address, and contact information for each commercial edible food generators from which the organization receives edible food.
(2) The quantity in pounds of edible food received from each commercial edible food generator per month.
(3) The name, address, and contact information for each food recovery service that the organization receives edible food from for food recovery.
(c) Food recovery organizations and food recovery services that have their primary address physically located in the Town and contract with or have written agreements with one or more commercial edible food generators pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b) shall annually report to the Town it is located in the total pounds of edible food recovered in the previous calendar year from the tier one and tier two commercial edible food generators they have established a contract or written agreement with pursuant to 14 CCR Section 18991.3(b) no later than April 1.
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50 organization contacted by the Town shall respond to such request for information within 60 days unless a shorter timeframe is otherwise specified by the Town.
5-3.21 Inspections and investigations.
The Town Administrator, Authorized Collector, or designee is authorized to conduct any inspections, remote monitoring, or other investigations as reasonably necessary to further the goals of this chapter, subject to applicable laws. This may include inspections and investigations, at random or otherwise, of any collection container, collection vehicle load, or transfer, processing, or disposal facility to confirm compliance with this chapter, subject to applicable laws. This section does not allow entry in a private residential dwelling unit for inspection. For the purposes of inspecting collection containers for compliance, the Town Administrator or Authorized Collector may conduct container inspections for prohibited container contaminants using remote monitoring, and generators shall accommodate and cooperate with the remote monitoring.
5-3.22 Violations and penalties.
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to any of the enforcement tools available under the law, including those outlined in Title 1, Chapters 2 and 6 of the Municipal Code, except that fines, charges, and/or costs shall not be recoverable by recording a lien or special assessment against a property.
Any section of this chapter may be enforced by the Town, or if agreed to, by its designated Enforcement Agency.
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51 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
Revenue and Expenditure Reports, November 2021
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the monthly year-to-date Revenue and Expenditure Reports and corresponding activity for the period ending through November 30, 2021.
BACKGROUND
Every reporting period end, the Town of San Anselmo presents to the Town Council its operations as shown on the Revenue and Expenditure reports for discussion and approval. The Revenue and Expenditure reports are year-to-date summaries of revenues and expenditures from the Town’s financial system (‘Tyler Incode’) for both the current as well as the prior corresponding fiscal year. These reports include the General Fund’s operations given most of the Town-level operational activities are processed through the General Fund either directly or indirectly. This approval is to be obtained once a month within the fiscal year.
ANALYSIS
The revenue and expenditure data through November 30, 2021, is a compilation of all operating activity that is year-todate for the current and prior fiscal year. These reports are sourced directly from the Town’s financial system, of which a corresponding analysis has been performed identifying the key trends the Town Council should take note about.
Revenues
Overall, through the November 2021 reporting period end, the Town’s General Fund revenue has expanded its base relative to prior year by $0.224M. This is primarily from the increase in property taxes, sales taxes, business construction permits, and fines offset by transfers in. All other activity is either flat year-over-year or nets correspondingly to an immaterial change-all of which are within management’s expectations.
Category NOV YTD FY21 NOV YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Property Tax 165,544.95 6,288.67 159,256.28 2532.43%
Sales Tax 472,681.29 318,172.55 154,508.74 48.56%
Property Transfer Tax 52,084.70 37,212.16 14,872.54 39.97% Franchise Taxes 208,730.65 199,776.94 8,953.71 4.48%
Licenses & Permits 466,347.83 447,738.50 18,609.33 4.16% Fines 30,806.85 17,338.73 13,468.12 77.68%
Cash & Investment Interest 3,593.71 4,781.79 (1,188.08) -24.85% Intergovernmental 46,419.70 48,872.43 (2,452.73) -5.02% Other Fees 112,889.93 120,961.76 (8,071.83) -6.67%
Transfers In 80,694.00 213,998.92 (133,304.92) -62.29%
Total 1,639,793.61 1,415,142.45 224,651.16 15.87%
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Category NOV YTD FY21 NOV YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Property Tax 165,544.95 6,288.67 159,256.28 2532.43%
Sales Tax 472,681.29 318,172.55 154,508.74 48.56%
Property Transfer Tax 52,084.70 37,212.16 14,872.54 39.97% Franchise Taxes 208,730.65 199,776.94 8,953.71 4.48%
Licenses & Permits 466,347.83 447,738.50 18,609.33 4.16% Fines 30,806.85 17,338.73 13,468.12 77.68%
Cash & Investment Interest 3,593.71 4,781.79 (1,188.08) -24.85% Intergovernmental 46,419.70 48,872.43 (2,452.73) -5.02% Other Fees 112,889.93 120,961.76 (8,071.83) -6.67%
Transfers In 80,694.00 213,998.92 (133,304.92) -62.29%
Total 1,639,793.61 1,415,142.45 224,651.16 15.87%
As shown above, the Town’s revenue base overall increased by $0.224M of which is driven by Property Taxes, Sales Tax, Licenses & Permits, and Fines:
· Property Taxes increased by $0.159M compared to the prior period due to timing of collections from the County. · Sales Taxes increased by $0.154M compared to the prior period is a result of improving economic conditions from the COVID-19 Pandemic conditions within the Town’s boundaries. With greater confidence in security and safety of public health, consumer sentiment is rising giving way to increased sales transactions. · Construction Business Permits increased by $0.018M following the rising sentiment like Sales Taxes being collected.
· Fines increased by $0.013M mainly due to parking enforcement.
The largest decrease to note ($0.133M) are transfers into the General Fund. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic $0.060M was returned in FY20 to the General Fund from the Robson House Fund as the project for dry rot repair and exterior painting was put on hold. The remaining amount relates to the transfer in from the Gas Tax fund which is still being reviewed and has not been recorded in the general ledger as of November 31. As far as the other revenue streams, these changes either decreased or remained relatively flat year-over-year resulting in an immaterial change.
Expenditures
Overall, through the November 2021 reporting period end, the Town’s General Fund expenditures have increased compared to the prior year by $0.439M. This is primarily from increases in compensation, CalPERS retirement payments, Outside Services, and Transfers out. All other activity is either flat year-over-year or nets correspondingly to an immaterial change-all of which are within management’s expectations.
Category NOV YTD FY21 NOV YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Compensation 1,329,878.80 1,260,185.59 69,693.21 5.53%
Retirement 753,693.44 661,438.44 92,255.00 13.95%
Training 14,077.05 2,488.00 11,589.05 465.80%
Outside Services 4,616,836.10 4,414,492.60 202,343.50 4.58% Maintenance 51,054.11 46,737.16 4,316.95 9.24%
Utilities 77,415.25 71,247.89 6,167.36 8.66%
Supplies 42,643.50 61,555.38 (18,911.88) -30.72%
Debt Service - - -
Other Expenditure 40,940.68 23,806.91 17,133.77 71.97%
Transfers Out 1,263,517.00 1,208,517.00 55,000.00 4.55% Total 8,190,055.93 7,750,468.97 439,586.96 5.67%
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As shown above, the Town’s expenditures base overall increased by $0.439M of which is driven by Compensation, CalPERS Retirement payments, Outside Services, and Transfers Out payments:
· Compensation (Salaries & Wages and Benefits) increased by $0.069M compared to the prior fiscal year primarily due to the 5% maximum salary reduction put in place for the previous fiscal year. This salary reduction affected both SEIU and Unrepresented Town employees through the end of the 2021 fiscal year. · Expenditures relating to CalPERS retirement increased by $0.090M due to the Town’s required unfunded pension liability payment. The required retirement payment to CalPERS is a combination of both the contribution for the active and retired employees. This payment increased by $80,985 as compared to the previous fiscal year.
· Outside Services increased by $0.202M compared to the previous fiscal year due to the changes in payments for Public Safety JPA’s.
· Transfers to other funds increased by $0.055M due to Town Council recognizing the need to devote resources towards implementing its Climate Action Plan.
As far as the other expenditure streams, these changes either slightly changed or remained flat year-over-year resulting in an immaterial change. The largest increase within this pool of remaining costs is the other expenditure of $0.017M for traffic control materials. All other changes are taken together overall immaterial for further discussion and are expected given the Town’s operations.
CONCLUSION
As inspected, the Town’s financial position is continuously improving compared to the prior fiscal year given the economic recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. In anticipation through the end of the current fiscal year, these trends are expected to continue with increased revenue collection from this positive economic traction.
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ITEM 5 - ATTACHMENT 1
Town of San Anselmo
2021-2022 Rev & Exp Report
as of 11/30/2021
2020-2021
Revised
Budget
2020-2021
Audited
Actuals
2020-2021
YTD Actuals
% of
Audited
Actuals
2021-2022
Adopted
Budget
2021-2022
Revised
Budget
2021-2022
YTD Actuals
% of
Actual /
Budget
Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND
Expense
00 - UNDESIGNATED 1,348,517.00 1,348,517.00 1,208,517.00 89.62 % 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 100.00 % 11 - TOWN COUNCIL 95,323.00 36,904.54 9,772.50 26.48 % 95,323.00 95,323.00 16,018.31 16.80 % 12 - ADMINISTRATION 1,196,257.00 1,082,515.02 442,991.73 40.92 % 1,403,741.50 1,403,741.50 489,257.40 34.85 % 16 - LEGAL SERVICES 205,000.00 315,276.23 85,816.83 27.22 % 300,000.00 300,000.00 100,073.78 33.36 % 18 - PLANNING 407,296.00 356,215.18 151,402.39 42.50 % 638,270.00 638,270.00 122,666.99 19.22 % 21 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 1,056,651.00 967,944.26 740,678.67 76.52 % 1,159,369.00 1,159,369.00 828,378.80 71.45 % 30 - POLICE 4,540,998.00 4,546,888.17 1,904,782.52 41.89 % 4,685,857.00 4,685,857.00 1,962,725.62 41.89 % 32 - ROSS VALLEY FIRE SERVICE 4,391,395.00 4,382,001.59 1,815,789.60 41.44 % 4,611,448.00 4,611,448.00 1,885,557.90 40.89 % 40 - DEBT SERVICE 226,518.00 226,417.85 1,400.00 0.62 % 234,708.00 234,708.00 1,400.00 0.60 % 41 - ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION 1,167,307.00 1,283,354.81 480,890.33 37.47 % 1,326,648.00 1,326,648.00 595,100.78 44.86 % 42 - STREETS 835,488.00 900,353.28 357,715.81 39.73 % 890,957.50 890,957.50 328,574.28 36.88 % 71 - LIBRARY 613,159.00 561,377.89 282,879.88 50.39 % 729,255.50 729,255.50 285,207.62 39.11 % 81 - PARKS 361,249.00 505,007.96 166,556.65 32.98 % 382,079.50 382,079.50 207,851.29 54.40 % 82 - RECREATION/GENERAL FUND 253,012.00 241,375.82 101,275.06 41.96 % 281,447.50 281,447.50 103,726.16 36.85 % Total Expense: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 7,750,468.97 46.26 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 8,190,055.93 45.49 % Total Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 7,750,468.97 46.26 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 8,190,055.93 45.49 % Report Total: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 7,750,468.97 46.26 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 8,190,055.93 45.49 % 1 55
ITEM 5 - ATTACHMENT 2
Town of San Anselmo
2021-2022 Rev & Exp Report
as of 11/30/2021
2020-2021
Revised
Budget
2020-2021
Audited
Actuals
2020-2021
YTD Actuals
% of
Audited
Actuals
2021-2022
Adopted
Budget
2021-2022
Revised
Budget
2021-2022
YTD Actuals
% of
Actual /
Budget
Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND
Revenue
400 - PROPERTY TAX GENERAL 7,953,590.00 8,128,724.86 5,636.81 0.07 % 8,376,892.00 8,376,892.00 150,049.79 1.79 % 401 - PENSION 2,039,162.00 2,490,632.38 651.86 0.03 % 2,291,981.00 2,291,981.00 11,938.37 0.52 % 402 - PROPERTY TAX OTHER 2,717,576.00 3,376,535.46 0.00 0.00 % 3,265,116.00 3,265,116.00 3,556.79 0.11 % 410 - OTHER TAXES 1,218,100.00 1,456,718.47 355,384.71 24.40 % 1,324,486.00 1,324,486.00 524,765.99 39.62 % 411 - FRANCHISE TAXES 745,630.00 807,418.78 199,776.94 24.74 % 750,630.00 750,630.00 208,730.65 27.81 % 420 - BUSINESS LICENSE 180,000.00 292,105.63 40,739.43 13.95 % 240,000.00 240,000.00 30,901.57 12.88 % 421 - PARKING 5,500.00 11,264.58 769.63 6.83 % 24,500.00 24,500.00 1,882.49 7.68 % 422 - CONSTRUCTION 809,000.00 1,006,976.29 406,229.44 40.34 % 900,000.00 900,000.00 433,563.77 48.17 % 430 - VEHICLE CODE 10,000.00 18,042.79 3,908.54 21.66 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,941.12 69.41 % 431 - LIBRARY 200.00 1,205.41 129.67 10.76 % 0.00 0.00 196.10 0.00 % 432 - PARKING 27,000.00 42,314.81 13,300.52 31.43 % 50,000.00 50,000.00 23,669.63 47.34 % 440 - USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 10,000.00 76,486.94 4,781.79 6.25 % 15,000.00 15,000.00 3,593.71 23.96 % 450 - STATE REVENUE 144,800.00 152,155.19 48,872.43 32.12 % 107,500.00 107,500.00 46,419.70 43.18 % 460 - FEDERAL REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 470 - LOCAL AGENCY REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 480 - FEES FOR SERVICES 172,000.00 221,754.24 113,169.95 51.03 % 171,000.00 171,000.00 82,089.31 48.01 % 490 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 90,900.00 78,215.46 7,791.81 9.96 % 97,500.00 97,500.00 30,800.62 31.59 % 519 - TRANSFERS IN 447,087.00 420,968.92 213,998.92 50.83 % 418,464.00 418,464.00 80,694.00 19.28 % 520 - SOURCE OF PROCEEDS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Total Revenue: 16,570,545.00 18,581,520.21 1,415,142.45 7.62 % 18,043,069.00 18,043,069.00 1,639,793.61 9.09 % Expense
600 - SALARIES AND WAGES 2,471,371.00 2,245,428.15 959,842.47 42.75 % 2,887,665.00 2,887,665.00 1,037,614.81 35.93 % 601 - RETIREMENT 830,820.00 779,893.84 661,438.44 84.81 % 960,932.00 960,932.00 753,693.44 78.43 % 602 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 671,150.00 555,400.10 269,743.12 48.57 % 782,423.50 782,423.50 262,563.99 33.56 % 604 - RETIREE BENEFITS 139,622.00 139,622.00 30,600.00 21.92 % 144,322.00 144,322.00 29,700.00 20.58 % 610 - TRAINING 32,200.00 10,659.57 2,488.00 23.34 % 40,200.00 40,200.00 14,077.05 35.02 % 611 - OUTSIDE SERVICES 10,380,759.00 10,826,178.87 4,414,492.60 40.78 % 11,039,241.00 11,039,241.00 4,616,836.10 41.82 % 613 - PUBLICATION / DUES 15,550.00 9,366.97 1,797.75 19.19 % 15,550.00 15,550.00 5,113.18 32.88 % 614 - MAINTENANCE 21,600.00 13,933.03 3,808.20 27.33 % 21,600.00 21,600.00 8,704.41 40.30 % 615 - BUILDING MAINTENANCE 128,950.00 154,733.30 42,928.96 27.74 % 189,950.00 189,950.00 42,207.79 22.22 % 616 - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 6,500.00 2,425.66 0.00 0.00 % 6,500.00 6,500.00 141.91 2.18 % 617 - UTILITIES 221,740.00 252,211.91 71,247.89 28.25 % 210,740.00 210,740.00 77,415.25 36.73 % 618 - HIRING 0.00 2,357.11 88.95 3.77 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 6,231.04 623.10 % 619 - MISCELLANEOUS 19,000.00 -231.12 0.00 0.00 % 18,500.00 18,500.00 0.00 0.00 % 620 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 34,800.00 20,755.39 6,415.25 30.91 % 36,200.00 36,200.00 9,896.59 27.34 % 622 - DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES 45,200.00 86,129.01 49,857.23 57.89 % 45,700.00 45,700.00 27,579.62 60.35 % 623 - BOOKS / MAGAZINES / VIDEOS 23,373.00 6,848.11 5,282.90 77.14 % 23,373.00 23,373.00 5,167.29 22.11 % 629 - MISCELLANEOUS 77,000.00 72,018.87 21,920.21 30.44 % 76,500.00 76,500.00 29,596.46 38.69 % 630 - EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 500.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 % 631 - CAPITAL OUTLAY - CONSTRUCTION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 640 - PRINCIPAL 211,000.00 211,000.00 0.00 0.00 % 227,000.00 227,000.00 0.00 0.00 % 641 - INTEREST 19,018.00 16,901.83 0.00 0.00 % 11,208.00 11,208.00 0.00 0.00 % 670 - TRANSFERS OUT 1,348,517.00 1,348,517.00 1,208,517.00 89.62 % 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 100.00 % Total Expense: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 7,750,468.97 46.26 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 8,190,055.93 45.49 % Total Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND: -127,625.00 1,827,370.61 -6,335,326.52 40,447.50 40,447.50 -6,550,262.32 Report Total: -127,625.00 1,827,370.61 -6,335,326.52 40,447.50 40,447.50 -6,550,262.32 2 56
Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
Revenue and Expenditure Reports, December 2021
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the monthly year-to-date Revenue and Expenditure Reports and corresponding activity for the period ending through December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND
Every reporting period end, the Town of San Anselmo presents to the Town Council its operations as shown on the Revenue and Expenditure reports for discussion and approval. The Revenue and Expenditure reports are year-to-date summaries of revenues and expenditures from the Town’s financial system (‘Tyler Incode’) for both the current as well as the prior corresponding fiscal year. These reports include the General Fund’s operations given most of the Town-level operational activities are processed through the General Fund either directly or indirectly. This approval is to be obtained once a month within the fiscal year.
ANALYSIS
The revenue and expenditure data through December 31, 2021, is a compilation of all operating activity that is year-todate for the current and prior fiscal year. These reports are sourced directly from the Town’s financial system, of which a corresponding analysis has been performed identifying the key trends the Town Council should take note about.
Revenues
Overall, through the December 2021 reporting period end, the Town’s General Fund revenue has expanded its base relative to prior year by $0.621M. This is primarily from the increase in property taxes, sales taxes, business construction permits, and fines offset by transfers in. All other activity is either flat year-over-year or nets correspondingly to an immaterial change-all of which are within management’s expectations.
Category DEC YTD FY21 DEC YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Property Tax 7,712,227.63 7,361,030.61 351,197.02 4.77% Sales Tax 584,321.10 431,221.58 153,099.52 35.50%
Property Transfer Tax 52,084.70 37,212.16 14,872.54 39.97% Franchise Taxes 281,864.30 199,776.94 82,087.36 41.09%
Licenses & Permits 529,648.84 490,408.31 39,240.53 8.00% Fines 45,606.82 20,025.65 25,581.17 127.74%
Cash & Investment Interest 3,593.71 4,781.79 (1,188.08) -24.85% Intergovernmental 59,593.98 65,819.01 (6,225.03) -9.46% Other Fees 143,649.14 132,826.39 10,822.75 8.15%
Transfers In 244,072.00 292,990.25 (48,918.25) -16.70%
Total 9,656,662.22 9,036,092.69 620,569.53 6.87%
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Category DEC YTD FY21 DEC YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Property Tax 7,712,227.63 7,361,030.61 351,197.02 4.77% Sales Tax 584,321.10 431,221.58 153,099.52 35.50%
Property Transfer Tax 52,084.70 37,212.16 14,872.54 39.97% Franchise Taxes 281,864.30 199,776.94 82,087.36 41.09%
Licenses & Permits 529,648.84 490,408.31 39,240.53 8.00% Fines 45,606.82 20,025.65 25,581.17 127.74%
Cash & Investment Interest 3,593.71 4,781.79 (1,188.08) -24.85% Intergovernmental 59,593.98 65,819.01 (6,225.03) -9.46% Other Fees 143,649.14 132,826.39 10,822.75 8.15%
Transfers In 244,072.00 292,990.25 (48,918.25) -16.70%
Total 9,656,662.22 9,036,092.69 620,569.53 6.87%
As shown above, the Town’s revenue base overall increased by $0.620M of which is driven by Property Taxes, Sales Tax, Licenses & Permits, and Fines:
· Property Taxes increased by $0.351M compared to the prior period due to timing of collections from the County. · Sales Taxes increased by $0.154M compared to the prior period is a result of improving economic conditions from the COVID-19 Pandemic conditions within the Town’s boundaries. With greater confidence in security and safety of public health, consumer sentiment is rising giving way to increased sales transactions. · Construction Business Permits increased by $0.039M following the rising sentiment like Sales Taxes being collected.
· Fines increased by $0.025M mainly due to parking enforcement.
The largest decrease to note ($0.048M) are transfers into the General Fund. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic $0.060M was returned in FY20 to the General Fund from the Robson House Fund as the project for dry rot repair and exterior painting was put on hold. As far as the other revenue streams, these changes either decreased or remained relatively flat yearover-year resulting in an immaterial change.
Expenditures
Overall, through the December 2021 reporting period end, the Town’s General Fund expenditures have increased compared to the prior year by $0.597M. This is primarily from increases in compensation, CalPERS retirement payments, Outside Services, and Transfers out. All other activity is either flat year-over-year or nets correspondingly to an immaterial change-all of which are within management’s expectations.
Category DEC YTD FY21 DEC YTD FY20 $ Change % Change
Compensation 1,602,001.77 1,504,400.30 97,601.47 6.49%
Retirement 771,844.84 677,857.33 93,987.51 13.87%
Training 14,077.05 2,488.00 11,589.05 465.80%
Outside Services 5,577,474.49 5,249,284.30 328,190.19 6.25% Maintenance 60,962.81 56,592.76 4,370.05 7.72%
Utilities 89,857.60 106,255.04 (16,397.44) -15.43%
Supplies 62,520.89 64,610.66 (2,089.77) -3.23%
Debt Service 117,132.54 116,857.77 274.77
Other Expenditure 53,003.45 27,613.59 25,389.86 91.95%
Transfers Out 1,263,517.00 1,208,517.00 55,000.00 4.55% Total 9,612,392.44 9,014,476.75 597,915.69 6.63%
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CalPERS Retirement payments, Outside Services, and Transfers Out payments:
· Compensation (Salaries & Wages and Benefits) increased by $0.097M compared to the prior fiscal year primarily due to the 5% maximum salary reduction put in place for the previous fiscal year. This salary reduction affected both SEIU and Unrepresented Town employees through the end of the 2021 fiscal year. · Expenditures relating to CalPERS retirement increased by $0.093M due to the Town’s required unfunded pension liability payment. The required retirement payment to CalPERS is a combination of both the contribution for the active and retired employees. This payment increased by $80,985 as compared to the previous fiscal year.
· Outside Services increased by $0.328M compared to the previous fiscal year due to the changes in payments for Public Safety JPA’s and construction project activity.
· Transfers to other funds increased by $0.055M due to Town Council recognizing the need to devote resources towards implementing its Climate Action Plan.
As far as the other expenditure streams, these changes either slightly changed or remained flat year-over-year resulting in an immaterial change. The largest increase within this pool of remaining costs is the other expenditure of $0.017M for traffic control materials. All other changes are taken together overall immaterial for further discussion and are expected given the Town’s operations.
CONCLUSION
As inspected, the Town’s financial position is continuously improving compared to the prior fiscal year given the economic recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. In anticipation through the end of the current fiscal year, these trends are expected to continue with increased revenue collection from this positive economic traction.
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ITEM 6 - ATTACHMENT 1
Town of San Anselmo
2021-2022 Rev & Exp Report
as of 12/31/2021
2020-2021
Revised
Budget
2020-2021
Audited
Actuals
2020-2021
YTD Actuals
% of
Audited
Actuals
2021-2022
Adopted
Budget
2021-2022
Revised
Budget
2021-2022
YTD Actuals
% of
Actual /
Budget
Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND
Revenue
400 - PROPERTY TAX GENERAL 7,953,590.00 8,128,724.86 4,442,040.29 54.65 % 8,376,892.00 8,376,892.00 4,669,390.99 55.74 % 401 - PENSION 2,039,162.00 2,490,632.38 1,221,100.88 49.03 % 2,291,981.00 2,291,981.00 1,283,509.88 56.00 % 402 - PROPERTY TAX OTHER 2,717,576.00 3,376,535.46 1,697,889.44 50.28 % 3,265,116.00 3,265,116.00 1,056,721.76 32.36 % 410 - OTHER TAXES 1,218,100.00 1,456,718.47 468,433.74 32.16 % 1,324,486.00 1,324,486.00 636,405.80 48.05 % 411 - FRANCHISE TAXES 745,630.00 807,418.78 199,776.94 24.74 % 750,630.00 750,630.00 281,864.30 37.55 % 420 - BUSINESS LICENSE 180,000.00 292,105.63 43,565.73 14.91 % 240,000.00 240,000.00 40,548.45 16.90 % 421 - PARKING 5,500.00 11,264.58 1,912.77 16.98 % 24,500.00 24,500.00 2,717.74 11.09 % 422 - CONSTRUCTION 809,000.00 1,006,976.29 444,929.81 44.18 % 900,000.00 900,000.00 486,382.65 54.04 % 430 - VEHICLE CODE 10,000.00 18,042.79 4,818.83 26.71 % 10,000.00 10,000.00 712,070.98 7,120.71 % 431 - LIBRARY 200.00 1,205.41 137.17 11.38 % 0.00 0.00 171.10 0.00 % 432 - PARKING 27,000.00 42,314.81 15,069.65 35.61 % 50,000.00 50,000.00 35,969.74 71.94 % 440 - USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 10,000.00 76,486.94 4,781.79 6.25 % 15,000.00 15,000.00 3,593.71 23.96 % 450 - STATE REVENUE 144,800.00 152,155.19 65,819.01 43.26 % 107,500.00 107,500.00 59,593.98 55.44 % 460 - FEDERAL REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 470 - LOCAL AGENCY REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 480 - FEES FOR SERVICES 172,000.00 221,754.24 124,683.71 56.23 % 171,000.00 171,000.00 89,719.42 52.47 % 490 - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 90,900.00 78,215.46 8,142.68 10.41 % 97,500.00 97,500.00 53,929.72 55.31 % 519 - TRANSFERS IN 447,087.00 420,968.92 292,990.25 69.60 % 418,464.00 418,464.00 244,072.00 58.33 % 520 - SOURCE OF PROCEEDS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Total Revenue: 16,570,545.00 18,581,520.21 9,036,092.69 48.63 % 18,043,069.00 18,043,069.00 9,656,662.22 53.52 % Expense
600 - SALARIES AND WAGES 2,471,371.00 2,245,428.15 1,153,765.53 51.38 % 2,887,665.00 2,887,665.00 1,253,540.36 43.41 % 601 - RETIREMENT 830,820.00 779,893.84 677,857.33 86.92 % 960,932.00 960,932.00 771,844.84 80.32 % 602 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 671,150.00 555,400.10 312,384.77 56.24 % 782,423.50 782,423.50 311,189.86 39.77 % 604 - RETIREE BENEFITS 139,622.00 139,622.00 38,250.00 27.40 % 144,322.00 144,322.00 37,271.55 25.83 % 610 - TRAINING 32,200.00 10,659.57 2,488.00 23.34 % 40,200.00 40,200.00 14,077.05 35.02 % 611 - OUTSIDE SERVICES 10,380,759.00 10,826,178.87 5,249,284.30 48.49 % 11,039,241.00 11,039,241.00 5,577,474.49 50.52 % 613 - PUBLICATION / DUES 15,550.00 9,366.97 1,972.75 21.06 % 15,550.00 15,550.00 5,293.18 34.04 % 614 - MAINTENANCE 21,600.00 13,933.03 4,498.78 32.29 % 21,600.00 21,600.00 9,394.98 43.50 % 615 - BUILDING MAINTENANCE 128,950.00 154,733.30 52,093.98 33.67 % 189,950.00 189,950.00 51,425.92 27.07 % 616 - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 6,500.00 2,425.66 0.00 0.00 % 6,500.00 6,500.00 141.91 2.18 % 617 - UTILITIES 221,740.00 252,211.91 106,255.04 42.13 % 210,740.00 210,740.00 89,857.60 42.64 % 618 - HIRING 0.00 2,357.11 122.11 5.18 % 1,000.00 1,000.00 10,776.04 1,077.60 % 619 - MISCELLANEOUS 19,000.00 -231.12 -500.00 216.34 % 18,500.00 18,500.00 0.00 0.00 % 620 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 34,800.00 20,755.39 7,745.56 37.32 % 36,200.00 36,200.00 10,200.85 28.18 % 622 - DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES 45,200.00 86,129.01 51,383.20 59.66 % 45,700.00 45,700.00 45,951.93 100.55 % 623 - BOOKS / MAGAZINES / VIDEOS 23,373.00 6,848.11 5,481.90 80.05 % 23,373.00 23,373.00 6,368.11 27.25 % 629 - MISCELLANEOUS 77,000.00 72,018.87 26,018.73 36.13 % 76,500.00 76,500.00 36,934.23 48.28 % 630 - EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 500.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 % 631 - CAPITAL OUTLAY - CONSTRUCTION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 % 640 - PRINCIPAL 211,000.00 211,000.00 106,000.00 50.24 % 227,000.00 227,000.00 113,000.00 49.78 % 641 - INTEREST 19,018.00 16,901.83 10,857.77 64.24 % 11,208.00 11,208.00 4,132.54 36.87 % 670 - TRANSFERS OUT 1,348,517.00 1,348,517.00 1,208,517.00 89.62 % 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 100.00 % Total Expense: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 9,014,476.75 53.80 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 9,612,392.44 53.39 % Total Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND: -127,625.00 1,827,370.61 21,615.94 40,447.50 40,447.50 44,269.78 Report Total: -127,625.00 1,827,370.61 21,615.94 40,447.50 40,447.50 44,269.78 1 60
ITEM 6 - ATTACHMENT 2
Town of San Anselmo
2021-2022 Rev & Exp Report
as of 12/31/2021
2020-2021
Revised
Budget
2020-2021
Audited
Actuals
2020-2021
YTD Actuals
% of
Audited
Actuals
2021-2022
Adopted
Budget
2021-2022
Revised
Budget
2021-2022
YTD Actuals
% of
Actual /
Budget
Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND
Expense
00 - UNDESIGNATED 1,348,517.00 1,348,517.00 1,208,517.00 89.62 % 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 1,263,517.00 100.00 % 11 - TOWN COUNCIL 95,323.00 36,904.54 12,297.19 33.32 % 95,323.00 95,323.00 18,202.90 19.10 % 12 - ADMINISTRATION 1,196,257.00 1,082,515.02 523,178.76 48.33 % 1,403,741.50 1,403,741.50 578,808.86 41.23 % 16 - LEGAL SERVICES 205,000.00 315,276.23 100,026.83 31.73 % 300,000.00 300,000.00 137,941.07 45.98 % 18 - PLANNING 407,296.00 356,215.18 179,002.70 50.25 % 638,270.00 638,270.00 160,403.72 25.13 % 21 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL 1,056,651.00 967,944.26 755,736.65 78.08 % 1,159,369.00 1,159,369.00 839,691.23 72.43 % 30 - POLICE 4,540,998.00 4,546,888.17 2,286,940.75 50.30 % 4,685,857.00 4,685,857.00 2,356,152.96 50.28 % 32 - ROSS VALLEY FIRE SERVICE 4,391,395.00 4,382,001.59 2,178,947.52 49.72 % 4,611,448.00 4,611,448.00 2,262,669.48 49.07 % 40 - DEBT SERVICE 226,518.00 226,417.85 115,373.79 50.96 % 234,708.00 234,708.00 118,532.54 50.50 % 41 - ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION 1,167,307.00 1,283,354.81 584,623.27 45.55 % 1,326,648.00 1,326,648.00 704,972.03 53.14 % 42 - STREETS 835,488.00 900,353.28 411,560.61 45.71 % 890,957.50 890,957.50 437,596.49 49.12 % 71 - LIBRARY 613,159.00 561,377.89 327,924.93 58.41 % 729,255.50 729,255.50 324,290.19 44.47 % 81 - PARKS 361,249.00 505,007.96 209,408.54 41.47 % 382,079.50 382,079.50 286,024.76 74.86 % 82 - RECREATION/GENERAL FUND 253,012.00 241,375.82 120,938.21 50.10 % 281,447.50 281,447.50 123,589.21 43.91 % Total Expense: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 9,014,476.75 53.80 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 9,612,392.44 53.39 % Total Fund: 01 - GENERAL FUND: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 9,014,476.75 53.80 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 9,612,392.44 53.39 % Report Total: 16,698,170.00 16,754,149.60 9,014,476.75 53.80 % 18,002,621.50 18,002,621.50 9,612,392.44 53.39 % 2 61
Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
Quarterly Treasurer’s Investment Report, December 31, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND
The Treasurer’s Investment Report is a quarterly itemization of the market value of Town investments. The purpose of this report is to present financial information for review and discussion.
ANALYSIS
The attached report itemizes the Town’s investments and states the market value of each investment as of December 31, 2021. The Wells Fargo bank account is the Town’s primary checking account used for the deposit and expenditure of operating funds. The Bank of America checking account is a controlled account used for payroll processing only.
The Town maintains two Local Agency Investment Fund accounts (LAIF) for the purpose of maximizing interest income on funds not needed for immediate expenditure. One LAIF account is for investment of general operating funds. The other is for the remaining series 2003 Measure G bond proceeds, required by law to be maintained in a segregated account.
CONCLUSION
The Town’s cash balances as of December 31, 2021, are $13,581,078 which is $5,207,747 more than the balances at this time last year. This increase is driven by timing of cash flow between money received versus money to be paid out the following period.
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63 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Dannielle Mauk, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT:
December 2021 Financial Report on Recreation Fund
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Recreation Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report for the period ending December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of fee-based programs throughout the fiscal year including sports programs and leagues, youth and adult classes, childcare and camps. Additional revenue is generated through facility rentals and administrative fees.
DISCUSSION
As of December 31, 2021, 50% of the fiscal year has elapsed and the Recreation Fund is listed at 85% of projected revenues and 55% of projected expenditures.
Enrollment for recreation programs has increased. We had close to full enrollment for our summer and fall sports programs. Families are excited to see our programs returning, and we are continuing to work on rebuilding programs.
The increase in program enrollment will be reflected in both the increased revenues and expenditures each month.
The State and County Public Health Orders for COVID-19 are designed to ensure and protect the health of our residents.
The orders change the Recreation Department’s ability to offer services, programs, and rentals. The Department continues to follow all guidance.
ANALYSIS
For historical comparison purposes, staff has developed the following table:
FY Revenue Expenditures Rev Over/(Under) Exp
Budget Actual % BudgetActual% $$ %
2021-22 1,348,6251,149,57585% 1,460,003 807,68055% 341,895 25% 2020-21 1,408,125453,172 32% 1,550,947 598,11539% (144,943) (10%) 2019-20 1,627,2691,019,12363% 1,669,863 936,73856% 82,386 5% 2018-19 1,510,604965,057 64% 1,591,144 766,49048% 198,567 13% 2017-18 1,514,000865,164 57% 1,644,385 724,74644% 140,418 9.3% 2016-17 1,384,325807,239 58% 1,500,570 724,96748% 82,273 5.9% 20116 124668948109 60% 136689 4491% (26382) (19%)
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FY Revenue Expenditures Rev Over/(Under) Exp
Budget Actual % BudgetActual% $$ %
2021-22 1,348,6251,149,57585% 1,460,003 807,68055% 341,895 25% 2020-21 1,408,125453,172 32% 1,550,947 598,11539% (144,943) (10%) 2019-20 1,627,2691,019,12363% 1,669,863 936,73856% 82,386 5% 2018-19 1,510,604965,057 64% 1,591,144 766,49048% 198,567 13% 2017-18 1,514,000865,164 57% 1,644,385 724,74644% 140,418 9.3% 2016-17 1,384,325807,239 58% 1,500,570 724,96748% 82,273 5.9% 2015-16 1,246,689748,109 60% 1,356,689 774,49157% (26,382) (1.9%) Town of San Anselmo Page 2 of 2 Printed on 1/20/2022
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
SUBJECT:
Review the report from a Marin Municipal Water District representative.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council review the report from a Marin Municipal Water District representative.
BACKGROUND
At the August 24, 2021 Town Council meeting, Council requested staff coordinate monthly reporting from Marin Municipal Water District representatives during the drought. A report from the Marin Municipal Water District representative is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the Town to approve this item.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
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Attachment 1
Marin Water Drought Update
January 5, 2022
December rainfall provided an incredible boost to Marin Water’s reservoir storage levels.
As of early January, reservoirs are at approximately 93 percent of total storage capacity – well above the average for this time of year.
More data regarding water supply, reservoir levels, and recent rainfall can always be found at marinwater.org/water-watch.
The winter rainfall has been very good news for our water supply needs and have ensured that we will have adequate water supply for at least the next year. However, we are planning for dry months ahead of us and the District is focused on the sustainability of our water system to be prepared for highly variable climate conditions.
Therefore, we encourage our customers to continue to use water wisely and help preserve this precious resource.
Current water-use limits and restrictions do remain in place. Because the imminent water supply threat has been relieved, over the next few weeks the District will be considering potential options for a thoughtful approach to begin to unwind some of the drought restrictions, water use limits and associated penalties currently in place. Any changes will be communicated to customers.
Regardless of any action the District may take in the short-term as a result of the surge in rainfall boosting our water supply, we also remain committed to our ongoing work on various drought resiliency projects. This includes exploring multiple options for augmenting our water supply during times of shortages, offering meaningful community conservation programs, and implementing new recycled water projects.
69 Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
David P. Donery, Town Manager
SUBJECT:
Measure D Renewal Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee Members
RECOMMENDATION
That the Town Council receive a report regarding the selection of members for the Council’s Measure D Renewal Ad Hoc Subcommittee
BACKGROUND
At their meeting on January 11, 2022, the Town Council received a report from staff regarding options for the renewal of Measure D Transaction and Use Tax, which expires in March of 2024.
DISCUSSION
At the January 11th meeting, the Council recommended that the Mayor appoint two Town Council members to an ad hoc subcommittee to work with staff on public opinion polling and the development of options for the Council to consider regarding the renewal.
All five Council members indicated that they would be interested in serving on the ad hoc subcommittee.
Using a automated randomizing program, Mayor Fineman and Council member Colbert were selected as the subcommittee members.
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Dave Donery, Town Manager & Jeff Zuba, Finance and Administrative Services Director SUBJECT:
Consultant agreements for Measure D renewal
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council authorize the Town Manager to execute professional services agreements with Godbe Research and TBWBH in substantially the same form as the attached draft agreements, subject to final approval by the Town Attorney.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting of January 11, 2022, Town Council directed staff to enlist consultants to conduct a voter survey and ballot measure electoral feasibility, public outreach and communication consulting to evaluate a potential future revenue measure on the November 2022 ballot.
DISCUSSION
Staff received proposals from multiple organizations. The selected firm’s agreements are attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
Based on quotes received from qualified local firms that handle this type of work, staff expects these costs to be up to $70,000. The majority of these costs will be covered by existing departmental savings in the Administration and Finance Department.
CONCLUSION
Attachments:
1. Godbe Research Professional Services Agreement
2. TBWBH Professional Services Agreement
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ITEM 11 - ATTACHMENT 1
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR SALES TAX MEASURE FEASIBILITY STUDY
This Agreement is made and entered into this __ day of ________ 20 _, (the "Effective Date") by and between the TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO (hereinafter "TOWN"), and Godbe Research (hereinafter "CONSULT ANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 11, 2022, the San Anselmo Town Council directed staff to enlist a consultant to conduct a voter survey to evaluate the feasibility of placing a potential future revenue measure on the November 2022 ballot; and WHEREAS, CONSUL TANT has the specialized skill and ability to conduct a voter survey as requested by the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, TOWN desires to contract with CONSULT ANT to obtain the services included in CONSULTANT's Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT desires to contract with TOWN to render such services upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. PROJECT COORDINATION.
A. TOWN'S Project Manager. The Town Manager or his designee is hereby designated the PROJECT MANAGER for the TOWN and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution of this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT'S Project Director. CONSULTANT shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONSULTANT. ________ is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONSULTANT. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONSULTANT shall notify the TOWN within ten (10) business days of the substitution.
2. DUTIES OF CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall perform the duties and/or provide services as described in Exhibit A, which hereby incorporated by reference.
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ITEM 11 - ATTACHMENT 2
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR SALES TAX MEASURE PUBLIC OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS
PROGRAM
This Agreement is made and entered into this __ day of __ ______ , 2022, (the "Effective Date") by and between the TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO (hereinafter "TOWN"), and TERRIS BARNES WALTERS BOIGON HEATH LESTER, INC., a California Corporation d/b/a TBWBH Props & Measures (hereinafter "CONSULT ANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 11, 2022, the San Anselmo Town Council directed staff to enlist a consultant to conduct ballot measure electoral feasibility, public outreach and communication consulting to evaluate placing a potential future revenue measure on the November 2022 ballot; and
WHEREAS, CONSULT ANT has the specialized skill and ability to conduct the public outreach and communication consulting requested by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, TOWN desires to contract with CONSULT ANT to obtain the services included in CONSULTANT's Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, CONSULT ANT desires to contract with TOWN to render such services upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. PROJECT COORDINATION.
A. TOWN'S Project Manager. The Town Manager or his designee is hereby designated the PROJECT MANAGER for the TOWN and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution of this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT'S Project Director. CONSULTANT shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for CONSULTANT. _______ is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for CONSULTANT. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONSUL TANT shall notify the TOWN within ten (10) business days of the substitution.
2. DUTIES OF CONSULTANT.
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
David P. Donery, Town Manager
SUBJECT:
Downtown Hanging Flower Baskets Funding Request for 2022
RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider approval of a donation of $2,500 to the San Anselmo Beautification Committee for use in the 2022 hanging flower basket program.
BACKGROUND
In 2018, a group of merchants got together and held a fundraiser to start a hanging flower basket program in the downtown area. This group raised over $3,000 which paid for pole brackets, a portable watering system and twelve hanging flower baskets. The baskets were watered by a team of volunteers.
DISCUSSION
In 2019, a group of residents, led by Nancy Altman and Jeanne Imai, started the San Anselmo Beautification Committee and are raised funds to not only continue the hanging basket program, but to expand it from 12 to 24 baskets. The increased cost for the program was due to the increased number of baskets along with the cost of hiring an individual to manage the watering of the baskets.
FUNDING REQUEST
Staff is recommending a contribution of $2,500 towards the program in 2022, which is the same amount that the Town donated in 2021. The Beautification Committee relies on business and individual donations to keep this valuable program funded. Staff encourages the San Anselmo Beautification Committee to continue to work with interested individuals, the business community, the Chamber of Commerce and the Town to develop a sustainable funding model to fund and manage the hanging flower baskets program.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, this donation will be paid from the Town’s Downtown Beautification Fund.
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
David P. Donery, Town Manager, Jeff Zuba, Finance and Administrative Services Director, Sean Condry, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
Funding Priorities for Measure D Renewal
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council consider funding priorities to be used in public opinion polling regarding the renewal of the Measure D Transaction and Use Tax and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on January 11, 2022, the Town Council received a report regarding options for the renewal of the Measure D Transaction and Use Tax. The Council authorized the Town Manager to enlist the services of public opinion research and tax measure consultants. The professional services agreements for those consultants are on tonight’s consent calendar for approval. The Council also directed staff to return to the next Town Council meeting to finalize the list of potential funding priorities to be used in polling of the community.
DISCUSSION
Staff has identified specific funding needs should the Town Council decide to explore expanding the tax rate by an additional 0.5%. Below are options that staff recommends be included in the forthcoming public opinion poll:
§ Roads, Drainage and Infrastructure - additional funds for road improvements § Fire Protection - increasing incident response capacity § Town Facility Improvements - funding for needed repairs at Town Hall, Robson Harrington House and the Isabel Cook Community Center
§ Park Repair and Improvements - funding for repairs and improvements to Town parks § Climate Action Projects - funding for installation of solar on Town buildings and water resiliency projects
§ Affordable Housing Funding - establishing and funding an Affordable Housing Fund to help the Town meet the need of increased housing units
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will be used in the public opinion research to be conducted this spring. Staff will work with the consultants using the finalized list and will return to the Council with a draft poll for approval.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Discussing the funding priorities for a potential tax measure is not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Dave Donery, Town Manager & Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director SUBJECT:
2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Review
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the attached resolution amending the 2021-2022 Budget.
BACKGROUND
On June 22, 2021, the Town Council approved Resolution No. 4395 adopting the 2021-2022 Budget. (June 22 video and materials available here <https://sananselmo-ca.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=590>). The approved budget is the annual plan and resource allocation that guides Town spending and ensures implementation of Town Council policies and priorities. The Budget approved in June was based on the best revenue and expenditure information available several months prior to the actual adoption of budget appropriations. As a result, budget adjustments are periodically necessary for changes that arise requiring additional budget appropriations or reappropriations between budget line items.
DISCUSSION
MID-YEAR BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENTS:
Town staff evaluated and identified a few revenue and expenditure items to bring to the Town Council’s attention.
GENERAL FUND:
Description Adopted Budget Year-to-Date
Actual
Proposed
Changes
Revised
Budget
Sales Tax $1,284,486 $528,236 $115,514 $1,400,000
Construction Permits 900,000 486,383 80,000 980,000
Vehicle Code 10,000 9,466 7,500 17,500
Parking - Data Tickets 50,000 35,970 15,000 65,000
Total Revenues $2,244,486 $1,060,055 $218,014 $2,437,500 Admin - Outside Services $255,690 $64,825 $20,000 $275,690 Plan Checking - Outside Services 100,000 80,526 80,000 180,000 Street - Outside Services - Trees 20,000 30,550 30,000 50,000 Parks - Outside Services - Trees 8,000 -0- 100,000 108,000 Town of San Anselmo Total Expenditures/Transfers-out $383,690 $175,901 Page 1 of 4 $230,000 $613,690 Printed on 1/20/2022 powered by Legistar™111
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Total Revenues $2,244,486 $1,060,055 $218,014 $2,437,500 Admin - Outside Services $255,690 $64,825 $20,000 $275,690 Plan Checking - Outside Services 100,000 80,526 80,000 180,000 Street - Outside Services - Trees 20,000 30,550 30,000 50,000 Parks - Outside Services - Trees 8,000 -0- 100,000 108,000 Total Expenditures/Transfers-out $383,690 $175,901 $230,000 $613,690 The Town received proposals to hire a tax measure consultant and to conduct public opinion polling. Based on the quotes received from qualified local firms that handle this type of work staff requests that Council authorizes up to $20,000 from the General Fund reserve balance. Most of the costs will be covered by existing departmental savings in the Administration and Finance Department.
The adopted budget included $28,000 for Outside Services - Trees. As of December 31, 2021, $30,550 has been expended for work related to trees with invoices still outstanding from vendors. This work was required due to unsafe conditions and emergencies.
Most of the adjustments for the other fund categories are due to an increase in revenue resources for specified purposes, such as grant fund, taxes, or donations.
OTHER FUNDS:
Description Revenue/Transfers-In Expenditures/Transfers-Out Adopted
Budget
Proposed
Changes
Revised
Budget
Adopted
Budget
Proposed
Changes
Revised
Budget
Road Maintenance $1,086,666 $50,000 $1,136,666 $1,024,200 $200,000 $1,224,200 Measure D Sales Tax 1,111,900 88,100 1,200,000 1,340,370 190,000 1,530,730 Recreation 1,348,625 -0- 1,348,625 1,460,003 47,633 1,507,636 Emergency Reserve -0- 1,492,000 1,492,000 100,000 55,299 155,299 Total $2,198,566 $1,630,100 $3,828,666 $2,464,570 $445,299 $2,910,229 Additional funding is needed in Unprogrammed Paving from Measure D and Road Maintenance reserves for a variety of street projects including slurry seals, concrete curb, and gutter on various streets for multiple projects related to street improvement throughout Town which will provide Asset Protection and an increased Pavement Condition Index (PCI). In addition, funding is still needed for the remainder of the year for unanticipated projects and joint jurisdictional opportunities that may present themselves which the Town can capitalize on funding from many sources to improve road conditions at a reduced cost to the Town and its residents.
Recreation department is requesting $47,633 from its fund balance reserve for a down payment on a new management software. The software is going to be more user friendly for internal and external customers.
The Emergency Reserve fund revenue increase is recognizing receipt of the 1st half of the American Rescue Plan funds.
The expenditure increase of $55,299 is the payment Town Council approved at the July 27, 2021 meeting to the County of Marin to provide funding for Housing First Case Management.
The following table summarizes the approved and proposed changes, the impact on the General Fund and Other Funds’ budgets for fiscal year 2021-2022, the impact on Net Operating Results and fund balances:
Table -1
FY2021-22
Adopted Budget
Approved
Changes Current Budget
Proposed
changes Revised Budget
GENERAL FUND
Revenues 17,624,604 - 17,624,604 218,014 17,842,618
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Adopted Budget
Approved
Changes Current Budget
Proposed
changes Revised Budget
GENERAL FUND
Revenues 17,624,604 - 17,624,604 218,014 17,842,618
Transfers-In 418,464 - 418,464 - 418,464
Total Resources 18,043,068 - 18,043,068 218,014 18,261,082 Expenditures 16,749,106 - 16,749,106 230,000 16,979,106 Operating Transfers-Out 450,000 - 450,000 - 450,000
Capital Transfers-Out 813,517 - 813,517 - 813,517
Total Transfers-Out 1,263,517 - 1,263,517 - 1,263,517
Total Appropriation 18,012,623 - 18,012,623 230,000 18,242,623 Net Result 30,445 - 30,445 (11,986) 18,459
Beginning fund balance 4,538,467 4,437,465 4,437,465
Ending fund balance 4,568,912 4,467,910 4,455,924
Committed fund balance 886,964 - (657,126) - (669,112)
Unassigned fund balance 3,681,948 5,125,036 5,125,036
Percentage of Reserve 20.44% 28.45% 28.09%
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FY2021-22
Adopted Budget
Approved
Changes Current Budget
Proposed
changes Revised Budget
OTHER FUNDS
Revenues 11,549,122 - 11,549,122 1,630,100 13,179,222
Operating Transfers-In 450,000 - 450,000 - 450,000
Capital Transfers -In 1,200,683 - 1,200,683 - 1,200,683 Total Transfers-In 1,650,683 - 1,650,683 - 1,650,683
Total Resources 13,199,805 - 13,199,805 1,630,100 14,829,905 Expenditures 14,312,498 14,312,498 492,932 14,805,430
Operating Transfers-Out 80,694 - 80,694 - 80,694
Capital Transfers-Out 724,936 - 724,936 - 724,936
Total Transfers-Out 805,630 - 805,630 - 805,630
Total Appropriation 15,118,128 - 15,118,128 492,932 15,611,060 Net Result (1,918,323) - (1,918,323) 1,137,168 (781,155) Beginning fund balance 4,489,665 4,136,613 4,136,613
Ending fund balance 2,571,342 2,218,290 3,355,458
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Adopted Budget
Approved
Changes Current Budget
Proposed
changes Revised Budget
OTHER FUNDS
Revenues 11,549,122 - 11,549,122 1,630,100 13,179,222
Operating Transfers-In 450,000 - 450,000 - 450,000
Capital Transfers -In 1,200,683 - 1,200,683 - 1,200,683 Total Transfers-In 1,650,683 - 1,650,683 - 1,650,683
Total Resources 13,199,805 - 13,199,805 1,630,100 14,829,905 Expenditures 14,312,498 14,312,498 492,932 14,805,430
Operating Transfers-Out 80,694 - 80,694 - 80,694
Capital Transfers-Out 724,936 - 724,936 - 724,936
Total Transfers-Out 805,630 - 805,630 - 805,630
Total Appropriation 15,118,128 - 15,118,128 492,932 15,611,060 Net Result (1,918,323) - (1,918,323) 1,137,168 (781,155) Beginning fund balance 4,489,665 4,136,613 4,136,613
Ending fund balance 2,571,342 2,218,290 3,355,458
The proposed changes to General Fund and Other Funds’ Sources and Appropriations are included in the Attachment II of this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund’s ending fund balance as of June 30, 2021, was $6,264,830, which was an increase of $2,754,913 over the previous fiscal year. In addition, $28,399, $627,936, $1,803,518 ($1,669,817 is emergency reserve commitment), and $349,748 of the ending fund balance were categorized as nonspendable, restricted, committed, or assigned for the Town’s prepayment, pension trust account, parking, and general plan activities, respectively. After taking into consideration the nonspendable, restricted, committed, and assigned funds and the approval of the amended budget, the estimated ending fund balance available for new appropriations is $5,125,036 as of June 30, 2021. This is a reserve of 28.45% of expenditures and transfers out to other funds, which meets the Town’s reserve goal.
CONCLUSION
Staff respectfully requests that the Town Council amend the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 by approving the attached resolution.
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ITEM 14 – ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO AMENDING THE 2021-2022 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget by Resolution No. 4395 on June 22, 2021; and
WHEREAS, new information on projected revenues and expenditures has emerged since adoption of the 2021-2022 budget; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 25, 2022, the Town Council reviewed the new information as part of its Mid-Year Budget Review; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds it necessary and in the public interest to amend the budget adopted by Resolution 4395;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED as follows:
The 2021-2022 budget is amended as provided in Exhibit I, which is incorporated herein by reference.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the San Anselmo Town Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Alexis Fineman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
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ITEM 14 ‐ EXHIBIT 1
Fund Status Revenue Transfers In Expenditure Transfers Out Description General Fund New - 115,514 - - Increase Sales Tax revenue based on prior year actual revenue and current year trends General Fund New - 80,000 - - Increase revenue for Construction Permits collectionGeneral Fund New - 7,500 - - Increase budget for Vehicle code violation fine General Fund New - 15,000 - - Increase revenue from parking tickets collectionGeneral Fund New - - 20,000 - Measure D renewal consultants - Revenue Measure and Research Polling General Fund New - - 80,000 - Increase plan checking outside services budget General Fund New - - 100,000 - Increase for trees (Department 81)General Fund 30,000 Increase for trees (Department 42) Sub-total 218,014 - 230,000 -
Capital Construction Fund New - - - -
Budget transfers-in from
General Fund and increase expenditure budget for incidental repairs
Measure D New 190,000 88,100
Increased revenue based on current year trends.
Unprogrammed paving (SFD) and unprogrammed drainage (CMP replacement) Road Maintenance New 200,000 50,000 -
Adjust Road Impact Fees based on current year activityUnprogrammed paving (SFD) and unprogrammed drainage (CMP replacement) Recreation - 47,366 Adjust budget for transition to a new Recreation Management software Emergency Reserve Fund New 1,492,000 55,299 - Adjust budget for Emergency Reserve fund based on the receipt of ARPA funds Grand total 1,760,014 - 485,299 -
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Actual Total Estimated
Fund Balance Revenue Transfers In Resources Expenditures Transfers OutFund Bal & Res June 30, 2021 Available June 30, 2022
General Fund
General Fund 6,264,830 17,812,619 418,464 24,495,913 16,979,106 1,263,715 6,253,092 Special Revenue Fund
Measure D Sales Tax Fund 812,102 1,200,000 - 2,012,102 1,530,370 481,732Grants Fund 106,404 6,444,369 - 6,550,773 6,444,369 - 106,404Recreation Fund 343,672 1,348,625 - 1,692,297 1,426,942 80,694 184,661Road Maintenance Fund 253,972 484,500 652,166 1,390,638 1,224,200 - 166,438Community Services Master Pl a - 4,851 - 4,851 4,000 - 851
Downtown Revitalization Fund 10,947 - - 10,947 3,678 - 7,269 Emergency Reserve Fund 335,875 1,492,000 - 1,827,875 155,299 1,672,576State Gasoline Tax - 589,936 - 589,936 - 589,936 -Library Tax Fund 96,141 288,565 - 384,706 322,373 - 62,333 Isabel Cook Center 8,495 107,688 - 116,183 117,550 - (1,367)Robson House 27,212 35,400 - 62,612 63,660 (1,048)Special Events 10,923 24,400 - 35,323 24,255 - 11,068 Measure A Parks Tax Fund 572,678 233,933 - 806,611 640,767 - 165,844Creekside Commons 211,433 - - 211,433 201,500 9,933 Measure C Wildfire Tax Fund 280,282 362,848 - 643,130 362,648 280,482Snack Shack 1,191 - - 1,191 144 - 1,047 Capital Project Funds
Capital Reconstruction 67,074 67,074 50,000 - 17,074
Equipment Replacement 298,944 - - 298,944 195,000 - 103,944 Debt Service Fund
Measure G Debt Service 813,317 567,158 - 1,380,475 673,356 - 707,119Municipal Lease Fund - - 158,517 158,517 158,517 - - Internal Service Fund - -
Insurance Fund 73,848 - 450,000 523,848 693,946 - (170,098) TOTAL 10,594,191 30,992,041 1,679,147 43,265,379 31,271,680 1,934,345 10,059,354
OVERVIEW OF FUNDS
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
DESCRIPTION
2021-2022 - Revised
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ATTACHMENT II
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Linda M. Kenton, Assistant Town Manager/Town Librarian
SUBJECT:
Receive report regarding the Library Parcel Tax renewal and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Town Council receive a report on the Library Parcel Tax renewal and provide direction to staff. Click or tap here to enter text.
BACKGROUND
On June 8, 2010, the voters of San Anselmo passed Measure B. <https://www.marincounty.org/-/media/files/departments/rv/elections/past/2010/june/ballotmeasures/measureb.pdf> with 75.8% majority of the vote, establishing a $49.00 Library Parcel Tax. The ballot initiative, prepared by Library supporters, called for the Town to increase San Anselmo Library open hours, improve children’s services at the library including hiring a special Children’s Librarian, and enhance general Library services. The tax was slated to last five years, expiring in June 2015. Three Marin library jurisdictions sought support from their respective voters in June 2010. The San Anselmo Public Library joined the Marin County Free Library and the San Rafael Public Library by each asking for a $49.00 parcel tax. San Anselmo and the County asked for a five-year tax while San Rafael asked for seven years. All measures passed with San Anselmo by 75.8%, Marin County Free Library by 74.8% and San Rafael Public Library by 70.2%.
The Town Council established the Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee in November 2010 to ensure accountability and transparency for these funds. The committee has reported to the Town Council each year that the tax funds are being spent according to the ballot language and the will of the people.
In anticipation of the June 2015 expiration and in consultation with Marin County Free Library it was recommended to pursue a ballot measure in June 2014 due to the expected heft of the November 2014 ballot and the presumed expectation that it could negatively impact a library tax renewal.
Council approved placing the Library Parcel Tax renewal on the June 2014 ballot. <https://www.marincounty.org/-/media/files/departments/rv/elections/past/2014/june-2014/ballotmeasures/measuree.pdf> . Measure E increased the tax to $54.00, with a 3% cost of living increase each year.
The tax passed with 72.73% of the vote.
The expected revenues were as follows:
$54.00, 9-Year Parcel tax with 3.00% Cost of Living
(COLA) annual percentage increase
TAX REVENUE
Year 1 2015-16 $54.00 $254,826
Year 2 2016-17 $55.62 $262,471
Year 3 2017-18 $57.29 $270,345
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TAX REVENUE
Year 1 2015-16 $54.00 $254,826
Year 2 2016-17 $55.62 $262,471
Year 3 2017-18 $57.29 $270,345
Year 4 2018-19 $59.01 $278,455
Year 5 2019-20 $60.78 $286,809
Year 6 2020-21 $62.60 $295,413
Year 7 2021-22 $64.48 $304,276
Year 8 2022-23 $66.41 $313,388
Year 9 2023-24 $68.40 $322,779
DISCUSSION
The funds generated by the Library Parcel Tax are a critical component of the Library’s operation. It pays for the Children’s Librarian, funds additional hours of operation and augments general library services.
Over the life of the parcel tax enhancements have included:
Youth Services
1. Fully developed Youth Services Program including multiple weekly storytimes
2. Summer Reading Programs
3. Additional shelving for more materials
4. Special events like Gingerbread House making, Things that Go festival, Storytelling festival
5. Grab and Go crafts
6. A literacy computer for children
7. Book groups for various ages
8. Poetry writing workshops
9. Read to a Dog
10. French and Spanish language collections started
11. Expanded easy chapter book collection
12. Created “Young Teen” collection
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General
1. Library open hours increased from 36 to 51 hours per week pre-pandemic
2. High speed Wi-Fi through CENIC
3. An increasingly important and growing eBook/eAudio/digital magazines collection
4. Link+ a statewide materials sharing service (historically called interlibrary loan)
5. Take & Make collection
6. Book Bundles for all ages
7. Self-checkout stations
8. the Eureka! bestseller collection
9. Drive-by book drop on Library Place
10. Improved computer access
11. Discover & Go museum pass program
12. the Hoot eNewsletter
13. Additional shelving for more materials
Adult
1. Art Talks
2. Master Gardener presentations
3. Alzheimer’s memory kits
4. Travelogues
5. Alzheimer’s Outreach programs
6. Tunstead Live after-hours Friday night adult programming
7. Saturday afternoon lecture series
8. Wired Wednesdays technology help
Some program expenses are shared with the Friends of the San Anselmo Public Library.
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ANALYSIS
Renewal in November of 2022
Staff is recommending that the Town Council consider placing a renewal of the Library Parcel Tax on the November 2022 General Election ballot. A renewal of the Library Parcel Tax would maintain the gains made by the 2010 and 2014 Library Parcel Taxes. The Children’s Librarian and resulting Youth Services programs, the additional open hours, and enhanced services have become essential elements the library provides for the community which is directly due to the parcel tax.
A citizen group has not yet officially convened to prepare and execute a campaign but is in the process of forming.
It is expected that the Library Parcel Tax renewal will share the November 2022 ballot with the Town’s Measure D renewal. The former requires two-thirds voter approval while the latter needs 50% plus one. It is recommended that the two measures have staggered expirations so as not to compete on future ballots. It is not yet clear what other tax measures may appear on said ballot.
Marin County Free Library (MCFL) will also renew their library parcel tax in November. San Anselmo Public Library and MCFL have approached voters jointly for both the original parcel tax measure (2010) and for the renewal in 2014. We believe this creates good synergy around libraries in our communities with positive outcomes for voter approval of the tax measures.
FISCAL IMPACT
Today there are 4,793 parcels in San Anselmo. The current Library Parcel Tax amounts to less than projected due to exemptions. This revenue is budgeted and spent to fulfill the intent of the ballot measure.
The special Library Parcel Tax requires that the tax funding augment, not displace, funding provided by the Town. To that end, the ordinance requires that the tax continues to be levied only if the Town funding of the Library remains above 90% of the amount budgeted.
The Library has strong purchasing power as part of the MARINet Consortium. We have been able to acquire eBooks, eMagazines, join Link+ and other important sources of information, but these are ongoing costs. In addition, we continue to consider new products/services and purchase those that are best and fit with our community.
Two regular (the Children’s Librarian and Library Assistant I) and a number of extra-hire employees were hired because of the parcel tax and are paid from the Library tax fund. These employees support the extra open hours and the expanded children’s program enacted after the passage of the tax as well as enhanced services for adults.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
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physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).
CONCLUSION
The need to renew the Library Parcel Tax is clear. The improved services and programs available at the Library meet and exceed the expectations and intent of San Anselmo residents. The parcel tax enables the robust Library programs and services not only to continue but to grow.
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Dave Donery, Town Manager & Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director SUBJECT:
American Rescue Plan Act State & Local Fiscal Relief Funds
RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation and staff recommends returning to a future Council meeting on development of priority projects for the American Rescue Plan Funds.
BACKGROUND
The American Rescue Plant Act (ARPA) established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which provides significant resources to state and local governments to respond to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to significant funds provided to the State of California, Marin County and other local municipalities, the U.S. Treasury has allocated $2.984 million to the Town of San Anselmo. The Town received approximately half of these funds in July 2021 and anticipates receiving the remaining balance in July 2022. All funds must be obligated by the end of December 2024 and spent by December 2026.
DISCUSSION
Current regulations allow local governments to utilize funds in the following ways:
• Support public health expenditures, by funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff; • Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector; • Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic;
• Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors; and, • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet.
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Ineligible uses include deposits into pension funds, debt service, legal settlement or judgments, and deposits to rainy day funds or financial reserves.
ANALYSIS
Based on allowable uses, public input, and Town Council direction, staff can develop and propose options for Council consideration in February 2022 for how to allocate San Anselmo’s portion of ARPA funding for FY 2021 -22 and future years. This will provide Town staff with an opportunity to evaluate and align Treasury’s regulations with public and Council input and Council direction.
In the meantime, Council may consider the following before making final decisions. The Government Finance Officers Association offers the following outline of Guiding Principles <https://www.gfoa.org/american-rescue -plan-spendingguiding-principles> for the use of ARPA funds:
• ARPA funds are non-recurring so their use should be applied primarily to non-recurring expenditures (i.e., infrastructure)
• Care should be taken to avoid creating new programs or add-ons to existing programs that require an ongoing financial commitment.
• Replenishing reserves used to offset revenue declines during the pandemic should be given high priority to rebuild financial flexibility/stability and restore fiscal resiliency. • Use of ARPA funds to cover operating deficits caused by COVID-19 should be considered temporary and additional budget restraint may be necessary to achieve/maintain structural balance in future budgets. • Consider regional initiatives, including partnering with other ARPA recipients. • Use other dedicated grants and programs first whenever possible and save ARPA funds for priorities not eligible for other federal and state assistance programs.
On July 27, 2021, the Town Council approve a partnership with Marin County for Homeless Housing Program, “Housing Fire for High Service Utilizers”. The Town’s share of the program was $55,299 eligible under category 1 of the APRA spending guidelines.
In addition, the Town has spent considerable resources, approximately $43,000, on technology infrastructure to adapt government operations to the pandemic. The guidance considered these expenditures allowable and eligible for reimbursement. Staff is currently reviewing other expenses to determine whether they are reimbursable to with ARPA funds.
With the remaining funds, staff has identified areas of needs. These options are listed below:
Funding Priorities
· Town Hall Roof and HVAC system
· Fire Station 20
· Robson House
· Memorial Park parking lot
· Rainwater harvesting
· Solar
· Economic Development
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o Emergency rental assistance
o Downtown façade improvement grant program
· Racial Equity
o Racial Equity Audit
· Tennis Court resurfacing
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact in connection with receipt of this presentation. Town Council’s ultimate decision regarding the use of the ARPA funds will positively impact the Town of San Anselmo and the community.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Discussing the American Rescue Plan Funds is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).
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January 25, 2022
1 ITEM 16 - ATTACHMENT 1
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS
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AGENDA
• What is the American Rescue Plan?• Timing and deadlines• Eligible uses• Ineligible uses• Reporting requirements• Process and guidelines• Public involvement 3 130
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
BILL?
• The American Rescue Plan delivers $350 billion to eligible state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. • $195 billion for states• $130 billion for local governments• $20 billion for tribal governments• $4.5 billion for territories • President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan bill on March 11, 2021.• The Department of Treasury published Interim Final Rule in May 2021 that described eligible and ineligible uses.
• The Department of Treasury published the Final Rule on January 6, 2022, with an effective date of April 1, 2022.
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TIMING OF DISBURSEMENTS
• Treasury will distribute the funds in two payments, May 2021 and May 2022, to each eligible state, territory, metropolitan city (>50,000 population) country, or tribal government. • Smaller local governments (<50,000 population) are classified as non-entitlement units and will receive their funds through the state government.
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ALLOCATION AND SPENDING
DEADLINES
• The distribution of funds to non-entitlement cities was based on 2019 census population.• Latest estimate from the California League of Cities is the Town of San Anselmo would receive $2,984,524.
• The estimate is subject to change if other local governments don’t request the funds or return them to the state, which could result in another smaller distribution. • Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026. 6 133
U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE
FOUR PRIMARY CATEGORIES OF ELIGIBLE USES
Respond to pandemic’s public health and economic impact Premium Pay for eligible workers performing essential work Replacement lost revenue and restore government service levels Necessary Water, Sewer, & Broadband Infrastructure
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RESPOND TO PANDEMIC’S PUBLIC
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Public Health Impacts: Eligible Uses
• Covid-19 mitigation and prevention• Behavioral health care, mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence services• Broader latitude to address disparities in public health outcomes caused by or exacerbated by the pandemic.
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RESPOND TO PANDEMIC’S PUBLIC
HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Economic Impacts: Eligible Uses
• Address economic harm and disparities caused by or exacerbated by the pandemic. • Assistance to households, workers, businesses, non-profits, and impacted industries• Expanded uses for hardest hit communities: housing, community development, homelessness, childcare, and education
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PREMIUM PAY FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS
• Eligible workers performing essential work during the Covid-19 public health emergency. • Workers needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors. • Critical to protect health and well-being of residents • Eligible worker examples:
• Staff at nursing homes, hospitals, and home-care settings• Workers at farms, food production facilities, grocery stores• Public health and safety staff• Truck Drivers• Childcare workers, educators, and school staff• Social service and human services staff 10 137
REPLACE PUBLIC SECTOR REVENUE LOSS
• Revenue Replacement
• Recipients may determine their revenue loss by choosing between two options:
• A standard allowance of up to $10 million in aggregate, not to exceed their award amount, during the program.
• Calculating their jurisdiction’s specific revenue loss each year using Treasury’s formula, which compares actual revenue to a counterfactual trend.
• Calculation projects forward at either (a) the recipient's average annual revenue growth over the three full fiscal years prior to the public health emergency or (b) 4.1% the nation state and local revenue growth rate from 2015-2018. 11 138
REPLACE PUBLIC SECTOR REVENUE LOSS
• League of California Cities created a template for Cities/Town to input revenue figures from FY16-FY21 and determine the amount of loss revenue based on the guidance provided by Treasury. • Town’s calculation of loss revenue is approximately $2.4 million but now we can use the entire allocation under this classification.
• Eligible:
• Government Services
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES
• Road building and maintenance and other infrastructure• General government administration, staff, and administrative facilities • Environmental remediation • Provision of police, fire, and other public safety services (including purchase of fire trucks and police vehicles)
13 140
WATER, SEWER & BROADBAND
INFRASTRUCTURE
• To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.• Improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure including projects that address the impacts of climate change. • The Department of Treasury Interim Final Rule aligns types of eligible projects with the wide range of projects that can be supported by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 14 141
FINAL RULE: INELIGIBLE USES
• Federal Matching • Premium Pay for Telework• Pensions • Contributions to reserve funds• Debt payments• Directly or Indirectly offset a reduction in tax revenue 15 142
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
• The Town will report expenditures directly to the Department of Treasury. • Town’s first report due date was extended to April 30, 2022. The reporting period will be award date to March 30, 2022.
• Each report will due each April 30th thereafter until funds are exhausted. 16 143
DISBURSEMENTS
• County of Marin - $55,229 (under the category 1)• Technology to adapt government operations to the pandemic– $42,740 (under category 3)
17 144
PROCESS
• Establish Guiding Principles • Coordinate with other municipalities• Provide public input opportunities • Determine priority uses• Initiate regular community reporting 18 145
GUIDELINES TO CONSIDER
• Leverage outside funding and avoid duplication with other programs• Restore financial stability to support future governmental operations• Retain flexibility to address evolving community needs• Seek opportunities to make lasting change in physical and social infrastructure• Ensure funding decisions to help mitigate racial inequalities• Pursue actions that contribute toward the Town’s climate action goals • Limit operational investments without identified sustainable funding sources • Demonstrate compliance and transparency through regular public reporting 19 146
ELIGIBLE OPTIONS
• Critical Infrastructure
• Town Hall Roof and HVAC• Fire Station 20
• Community Development
• Emergency rental assistance• Contribution to homeless shelter and veteran housing projects • Climate Change/Green Infrastructure
• EV Charging Stations• Solar panels above parking lots or on Town Buildings 20 147
ELIGIBLE OPTIONS
• Economic Development
• Downtown Façade Improvement Program• Grants for parklets • Consultant for Housing Element • Recreation/Parks
• Expanded outdoor recreational opportunities (tennis courts)• Fund public art • Park & greenspace expansion and added amenities 21 148
SAN ANSELMO RESIDENTS
• Fiscal Transparency• Public Input and Participation• Online Platform • Town of San Anselmo APRA Simulation
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QUESTIONS?
23 150
Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Carla Kacmar, Town Clerk
SUBJECT:
Review the list of Town Council committee assignments and make appointments for 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council review the list of Town Council committee assignments and make appointments for 2022.
BACKGROUND
Town Councilmembers serve on a variety of committees, some of which are internal to the Town and some of which are regional. It has been the Council's practice to review the list of appointments each year and make new appointments as desired or needed.
DISCUSSION
The following is a list of the current assignments:
• Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly - The ABAG General Assembly meets twice a year in Oakland. (Burdo; alternate Greene)
• Capital Program Monitoring Committee -Two seats. This committee meets a minimum of twice year in the evening to review the Public Works Director's recommendations for capital improvement projects, including paving and drainage, in the upcoming year and makes a recommendation to the full Council.
This Committee is also charged with Measure D Sales Tax Oversight. There are seven citizen members appointed. (Burdo/Burke)
• CDBG Upper Ross Valley - One seat. This group is made up of representatives of the upper Ross Valley and they decide Community Development Block Grant funding for local projects. The group meets 1 or 2 times a year in the evening. (Fineman)
• Central Marin Police Authority Council -Two seats. The CMPA Council is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Central Marin Police Authority and it meets quarterly in the evening. (Greene/Colbert, alternate Fineman)
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attends their monthly meetings (usually on the third Tuesday morning), and keeps the manager and other Councilmembers informed of what's happening with the Chamber. (Colbert) • Creek Park Advisory Committee - Two seats. Meets as needed. The Committee was formed to oversee the public engagement and fundraising for the redesign of Creek Park (Colbert, Fineman alternate: Burdo) • Economic Development Committee - Two seats. These persons work with the Economic Development Committee, 7 members of the public, to encourage the economic development of San Anselmo. Meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. (Colbert and Vacant) • Financial Advisory Committee - Two seats. These persons work with the Financial Advisory Committee, 5 members of the public, to encourage the financial sustainability of San Anselmo. Will meet quarterly, more often if needed. (Fineman and Colbert)
• Flood Committee - Two seats. This committee consists of two Councilmembers and seven members of the public with engineering or technical expertise. They work with the Ross Valley Watershed group and its technical committee to ensure that flooding issues in San Anselmo are addressed. Meets quarterly, more often if needed (evening meeting). (Greene and Burdo) • Flood Control District Zone 9 Advisory Board - One seat. The Flood Control District’s governing body is the County Board of Supervisors. This group is an advisory body representing Larkspur, Ross, Fairfax, San Anselmo, the County and several members at large. Meets in the evening approximately 4 times per year. (Greene)
• Homeless Policy Steering Committee - One seat. Represents San Anselmo in the County group dedicated to reducing issues around homelessness. (Fineman) • League of California Cities, North Bay- One seat. This person serves as the Town’s representative to the North Bay Division of the League of California Cities. They meet quarterly around the North Bay for dinner meetings to share information. (Fineman, alternate Colbert) • Memorial Park Advisory Committee - Two seats. Meets as needed. The Committee was formed to oversee volunteers for special projects to update Memorial Park. (Burdo, Burke) • MCCMC Economic Recovery Committee - One seat. Committee formed to address needs for economic recovery as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. (Colbert) • MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Committee - One seat. The MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Committee was formed to assess disaster preparedness activities and programs and coordinate best practices between jurisdictions. (Greene, alternate Fineman)
• MCCMC Legislative Committee - One seat. This group meets monthly to discuss pending federal and state legislation affecting cities and to make recommendation to MCCMC members on action to be taken.
Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 8 a.m. in San Rafael City Hall. (Burdo, alternate Greene) • MCCMC Climate Action Committee- One seat. This committee is the policy body to guide the work Town of San Anselmo Page 2 of 4 Printed on 1/20/2022
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being done county-wide around climate change. (Fineman) • MCCMC Water Policy Committee- Two seats. This committee is the policy body to guide the work being done county-wide around water as a result of the drought and climate change. (Burke, Fineman) • Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) - One seat. This group is responsible for oversight of the operation of the MERA radio system. (Burdo, 1st alternate: Condry, 2nd alternate: Donery) • Marin Energy Authority- One seat: This JPA works to purchase green energy for Marin member cities, and meets once a month on the first Thursday, 7 p.m. (Greene, alternate Fineman) • Marin Wildfire Prevention Agency - The Marin Wildfire Prevention Board meets the third Thursday at 3 PM. (Burdo, Alternate Greene)
• Racial Equity Subcommittee - Two seats. (Fineman, Burdo alternate: Colbert) • Refuse & Recycling Subcommittee - Two seats. This subcommittee worked to negotiate a new refuse contract with Marin Sanitary Service in 2010. The subcommittee continues to work on refuse/recycling issues as they arise. It meets in the evening. (Greene, Burdo) • Ross Valley Fire Board - Two seats. The Fire Board meets once a month on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., at the downtown SA fire station. Fairfax, Ross and Sleepy Hollow also have two seats. (Greene/Burdo; alternate Fineman)
• Ross Valley School District - One seat. Serves as the liaison between the school district and Town. (Colbert)
• Ross Valley Yellow Bus JEPA - One seat. Serves as a liaison to provide enhanced public oversight and transparency regarding school-related traffic relief throughout the Ross Valley by providing policy guidance and advice to Marin Transit as a manager of yellow bus services. Fairfax, County of Marin and the Ross Valley School District also have seats. (Colbert, alternate Burdo; staff Donery) • Safe Routes to School - One seat. Serves as the Town representative to Safe Routes. (Colbert, alternate Greene)
• Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) - One seat. TAM was established between the County and cities of Marin to address Marin's transportation needs, funded by a sales tax measure. The Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (Colbert, alternate Burke) Attached is the current listing, without descriptions, showing representatives, alternates and vacancies.
The first list is alphabetical and the second is divided by regional, Ross Valley and local significance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the Town to approve this item.
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CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
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Item 17 - Attachment 1
ABAG General Assembly Burdo Alt: Greene
Capital Programs Monitoring Committee Burdo, Burke
CDBG Upper Ross Valley Fineman
Central Marin Police Authority Greene, Colbert Alt: Fineman Chamber of Commerce liaison Colbert
Economic Development Committee Colbert, Vacant
Financial Advisory Committee Fineman, Colbert
Flood Committee Burdo, Greene
Flood Control District Zone 9 Greene
MCCMC Homeless Committee Fineman
League of California Cities, North Bay Fineman, Alt: Colbert MCCMC Economic Recovery Committee Colbert
MCCMC Disaster Preparedness Committee Greene, Alt: Fineman MCCMC Legislative Committee Burdo, Alt: Greene
MCCMC Climate Action Committee Fineman
MCCMC Water Policy Ad Hoc Committee Fineman, Burke
Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) Burdo, 1st Alt: Condry, 2nd Alt: Donery Marin Energy Authority Greene, Alt: Fineman
Marin Wildfire Prevention Agency Burdo, Alt: Greene
Refuse and Recycling Subcommittee Greene, Burdo
Ross Valley Fire Board Greene, Burdo, Alt: Fineman
Ross Valley School District Colbert
Ross Valley Yellow Bus JEPA Colbert, Alt: Burdo Staff: Donery Safe Routes to School Colbert, Alt: Greene
Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Colbert, Alt: Burke Racial Equity Sub Committee Fineman, Burdo Alt: Colbert Creek Park Advisory Committee Colbert, Fineman Alt: Burdo Memorial Park Advisory Committee Burdo, Burke
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Elise Semonian, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Presentation from County of Marin Staff on Racially Restrictive Covenant Modification Program and AB686 AFFH Housing Element Requirements
RECOMMENDATION
Receive report and provide any direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
This report provides an overview about the work that will be undertaken over the next year to fulfill the Town of San Anselmo’s duty to affirmatively further fair housing as part of the Housing Element update, as mandated by Assembly Bill 686 (2018). This is an informational item and no action is needed.
This staff report, based on a model prepared by the Associatin of Bay Area Governments, summarizes the 90-page Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) AFFH guidance <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/affh/docs/affh_document_final_4-27-2021.pdf> memo.
Assembly Bill 686 (AB 686), passed in 2018, created new requirements for jurisdictions to affirmatively further fair housing. According to AB 686, affirmatively furthering fair housing means to take “meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics” and is Federally mandated by the 1968 Fair Housing Act.
The four main goals <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB686>are to:
1. Address significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity.
2. Replace segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns.
3. Transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity, and
4. Foster and maintain compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws.
AB 686 sets forth the duty to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) in two broad categories:
1. Public Agencies- All public agencies, departments and programs are required to administer programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to AFFH and take no action that is materially inconsistent with this obligation.
2. Housing Elements- New requirements for Housing Elements due on or after January 1, 2021 direct the Town Council to incorporate fair housing into the Housing Element, create land-use and funding opportunities to increase affordable housing in high resource neighborhoods, and bring additional resources to traditionally under-resourced Town of San Anselmo Page 1 of 10 Printed on 1/20/2022
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neighborhoods.
This memo focuses on the incorporation of fair housing in the Housing Element update only. However, as noted above, all Town departments are required to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. For example, it was recently brought to the Town’s attention that the newly adopted leaf blower ordinance allows noise as early as 7:00 a.m. at multifamily residential sites but limits noise to 9:00 a.m. for single family residential sites. Since the majority of the Town’s BIPOC population are renters, this policy decision could exacerbate social inequities by subjecting certain racial and ethnic groups to more noise (and associated stress and anxiety) than others and could be viewed as an unfair housing practice and should be corrected.
I. Fair Housing and the Duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Fair housing laws aim to ensure that people have access to housing and the resources attached to place of residence regardless of their race, national origin, family status, religion, sex or disability, often referred to as protected classes.
The 1968 Fair Housing Act attempted to remedy and prevent policies and practices that are discriminatory as well as those that promote or maintain racially segregated communities. Yet, over 50 years later, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) acknowledges that “historic patterns of segregation persist in California despite the long-standing federal mandate.” Assembly Bill 686 <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml? bill_id=201720180AB686> (AB 686), passed in 2018 requires jurisdictions to “explicitly address, combat, and relieve disparities resulting from past and current patterns of segregation to foster more inclusive communities.” San Anselmo is part of one of the most prosperous regions in the world. The Bay Area is also the second most diverse of the 150 largest metro regions in the country, but the prosperity is not evenly shared among this diverse population. In 2019, White workers in the Bay Area at the middle of the income range earned over double the income of Latinx workers and 70% more than Black workers. Some of these disparities are related to the segregated and unequal neighborhood environments and housing system. In 2019, over three quarters of White and Asian Bay Area residents lived in moderate and high resourced neighborhoods as classified by the State, in contrast less than half of Latinx and Black residents.
The racial inequities seen today developed through historical policies and practices enacted at federal, state, regional and local levels and across the public and private sectors. Though many of the explicit forms of discrimination have been outlawed, the results of these systems have left a lasting imprint on both the region and San Anselmo. Racially explicit practices (e.g., racial covenants) have been replaced with race-neutral land use policies that continue to exclude people of color from predominantly white neighborhoods. Furthermore, increasing housing costs have deepened racial and economic segregation, displacing many low income and people of color to the peripheries of the region or out of the Bay Area all together.
The effects of segregation affect all Bay Area residents. As noted in Momentum for Lasting Solutions <https://mtc.ca.gov/sites/default/files/Launching%20BAHFA-Regional%20Housing%20Portfolio_2-24-21.pdf>: “the Bay Area’s inability to adequately house all its residents, especially close to job centers, has led to a host of other challenges such as crippling traffic, attendant greenhouse gas emissions, and labor shortages.” Today, there is an opportunity to address segregation and racial inequities in California’s communities and the Bay Area region. To meet this moment, the State is requiring that jurisdictions address the persistent housing inequities by affirmatively furthering fair housing.
II. Snapshot of Segregation and Fair Housing in San Anselmo Segregation can exist at various scales. It is possible to be segregated within the jurisdiction (different neighborhoods with different compositions) or within a regional context (the jurisdiction looks different than the Bay Area as a whole).
According to the Othering and Belonging Institute <https://belonging.berkeley.edu/most-segregated-and-integratedcities-sf-bay-area> at UC Berkeley San Anselmo has a high level of racial/ethnic segregation when compared to the rest Town of San Anselmo Page 2 of 10 Printed on 1/20/2022
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of the region.
Figure 1 Racial/Ethnic Composition of San Anselmo, Marin and Bay Area 2020 Census San Anselmo Marin County Bay Area
2010 2020 2010 2020 2010 2020
White 86.4% 78.9% 72.8% 66.0% 42.4% 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% 9.2% 15.5% 18.8% 23.5% 24.4%
Asian alone 3.5% 3.4% 5.4% 6.2% 23.0% 27.7%
Black or African American 0.8% 0.8% 2.6% 2.3% 6.4% 5.6% American Indian and Alaska
Native
0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Two or more races 2.7% 6.7% 2.9% 5.5% 3.5% 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander
0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Some Other Race alone 0.3% 0.8% 0.4% 0.8% 0.3% 0.6%
Figure 2 Racial/Ethnic Composition of San Anselmo, Marin and Bay Area, 2010 and 2020, US Census ABAG has developed a Racial Dot Map <https://mtc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html? appid=4a0188324a144172ab1c9fa6189163a5> that illustrates areas of racial clustering in the Bay Area. This selection shows pockets of racial clustering near the University of the Redlands campus where they have South Korean students and shows how San Anselmo is primary low density and white while the Canal area of San Rafael has a dense Latinx population.
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Figure 3 ABAG Racial Dot Map of Bay Area, San Anselmo
Figure 4 Racial/Ethnic Composition of San Anselmo 2010-2020 According to decennial 2020 Census data, the most racially diverse places in Marin continue to be Marin City, San Rafael Town of San Anselmo Page 4 of 10 Printed on 1/20/2022
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and Novato.
Figure 5 2020 US Census P2 Data
III. What are the AFFH requirements for Housing Element Updates? The five main elements that all jurisdictions will need to incorporate AFFH into Housing Element updates are: (1) Targeted Community Outreach, (2) Assessment of Fair Housing, (3) Site Inventory, (4) Identification and Prioritization of Contributing Factors, and (5) Goals Policies and Actions.
1. Targeted Community Outreach
In addition to the traditional housing element outreach, AB 686 requires “meaningful, frequent, and ongoing community participation, consultation and coordination” to ensure that input has been received from groups most impacted by fair housing issues and that local knowledge is incorporated. To meet these requirements, it is recommended that:
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· Outreach be made accessible via language translation
· Engagement is conducted in various locations and venues and during non-working hours · A wide set of stakeholders that serve and represent protected classes are engaged · Assess outreach effectiveness by monitoring and comparing demographics of who participates for representativeness.
National best practices recommend creating equity advisory committees to provide input and oversight, as well as offering mini-grants to community-based organizations and other stakeholders to assist with engagement of low-income households and protected classes.
HCD will be reviewing a summary of the fair housing outreach to ensure compliance.
Staff has proposed an outreach plan as Attachment 2.
2. Assessment of Fair Housing
The Assessment of Fair Housing describes the jurisdiction’s unique fair housing circumstances and must include a summary and analysis of:
1) Fair housing outreach capacity and enforcement,
2) Segregation and integration patterns,
3) Racially and/or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RE/CAPs) and Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs), 4) Disparities in access to opportunity (e.g., education, transportation, economic and environmental), and 5) Disproportionate housing needs (e.g., overpayment, overcrowding, and displacement risk) for low-income households and protected classes.
Jurisdictions must include input and stories from community outreach efforts in the assessment, as well as the existence or lack of local policies and programs such as local rental assistance programs, code enforcement activities, homeless services, foreclosure prevention, planned affordable housing development, etc. and how these may address or exacerbate the situation.
Planning Department staff has started a map of subdivisions that had racially restrictive covenants that may be viewed at the Town website <https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1480/Racial-Covenant-Modification>. Staff has been reviewing the San Anselmo Herald and minutes for any evidence of racially explicit zoning practices but thus far has only found one example related to building code requirements to exclude Chinese laundries. Daily Independent Journal (San Rafael) newspaper articles describe housing discrimination in Marin.
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Figure 6 Daily Independent Journal January 20, 1959
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Figure 7 Daily Independent Journal 1963
3. Site Inventory
The site inventory in the housing element update now requires an analysis of how sites identified to accommodate new housing can improve or exacerbate existing conditions (e.g., segregation and access to opportunity). This step will require answering questions like:
· Are sites concentrated in specific geographies (e.g., are all sites to accommodate low-income households are clustered in specific area)?
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o What policies and plans are in place to transform these areas? · How do the sites address disproportionate housing needs, including displacement? This step also requires the identification of policies and programs needed to address the availability of adequate sites.
4. Identification and Prioritization of Contributing Factors Based on the results of the first three steps, factors that have created, perpetuate, or increase the severity of one or more fair housing issues must be identified. These factors are referred to as “contributing factors.” · HCD requires that contributing factors be prioritized to an actionable list (of 4-6 factors) based on those that most limit or deny fair housing choice and access to opportunity.
· The AFFH guidance <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/affh/docs/affh_document_final_4-27-2021.pdf> provides a list of over 70 common contributing factors (p. 68- 70) as a first step. · ABAG has partnered with UC Merced to produce an AFFH segregation analysis report for each jurisdiction. A separate report at a regional scale will detail existing land use policies in cities throughout the region that have been shown to have a positive correlation with segregation.
· Community input will be important to help identify and prioritize these factors and tie them to meaningful actions.
5. Goals, Policies and Actions
Identification of goals and policies with concrete steps, timelines, and outcomes for the specific actions are required and must be linked to the fair housing issues and contributing that they are designed to address. These may include different types of actions utilizing:
(1) human resources: outreach, education, marketing, collaboration (2) land use resources: general plans, zoning, specific plans, ordinances and procedures, and (3) financial resources.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to receive report. Staff has one proposal to assist with AFFH housing element work for approximately $80,000 as part of the racial equity audit. If that project is not funded, staff would conduct the work in-house using resources outlined above and seek contract assistance for public outreach work
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
State law requires the Housing Element to incorporate the duty to AFFH.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Housing element update environmental review process is unknown at this time. Actions to AFFH are likely to lead to more affordable housing in the Town and a reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled as more local workers can live in the town and will not have to drive in from other jurisdictions, which would reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in the Town.
CONCLUSION
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Incorporating the duty to affirmatively further fair housing into the Housing Element update is required to be in compliance with state housing laws, which are being enforced with new penalties <https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-06/Consequences%20of%20Non-Compliance%20with% 20Housing%20Laws.pdf>. This new requirement adds several analyses and steps onto the traditional Housing Element update process.
Numerous resources are being developed to help jurisdictions meet these new requirements including:
· HCD has a webinar <https://youtu.be/2LbbdRwLKxA> and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) webinar <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLzXafVsyHo>, and guidance <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/affh/docs/affh_document_final_4-27-2021.pdf> memo, and other tools available to assist local jurisdictions to meet these new requirements. · The County of Marin has retained a consultant to prepare some of the materials (See Attachment 1) for Marin jurisdictions.
As ABAG/MTC continue to support this work, they encourage us to send questions and suggestions for new products and assistance to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
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MIG, Inc. 2
to Jillian Zeiger, Planner
from Scott Davidson, Contract Services Director
re County of Marin AFFH Task Order Scope of Work and Budget Estimate date 07/28/2021
Project Understanding
Operating under an agreement with MIG, Veronica Tam and Associates (VTA) will prepare AFFH (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing) analysis to be used by the following Marin County Jurisdictions as part of their Housing Element Update:
Sausalito (De Novo Planning Group)
Tiburon (Christine O’Rourke)
Corte Madera (Christine O’Rourke)
Fairfax – EMC
Marin County Collaborative (Larkspur, Ross, Belvedere, San Anselmo) – EMC
Mill Valley (DKS for outreach)
San Rafael (Barry Miller)
Novato – Unknown
VTA will generate information for each jurisdiction as described in the following phases.
Each jurisdiction will be responsible for engaging the community, addressing community specific needs, and incorporating the information in their Housing Element.
AB 686 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing) compliance has become one of the most significant changes to the Housing Element requirements. The principles of and analysis for AFFH must be used to inform the Housing Element development process. In response to HCD guidance, our scope of work proposes to conduct the AFFH analysis in phases.
Scope of Work
Phase 1: AFFH Existing Conditions Maps for Informing Community Outreach and Sites Selection
VTA will attend a kickoff meeting to discuss the process and expectations with the jurisdictions and/or their consultants for Housing Element update. The County will schedule this meeting and take notes, as needed.
HCD’s AFFH Guidance Memo indicates that jurisdictions should be outreaching to groups who are targets for the AFFH requirements. Specifically, these include minorities, persons with disabilities, low/moderate income population, families with children, persons living in poverty, and persons with disproportionate housing needs (substandard housing conditions, cost burden, overcrowding).
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We will provide each jurisdiction a set of the AFFH maps (from HCD AFFH Data Viewer) and other sources such as the Marin County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
These maps will show geographic concentrations of specific groups. When designing the outreach program for the Housing Element, jurisdictions should increase/target outreach activities to geographic areas with concentrated issues. When selecting sites for RHNA, jurisdictions should also consider the characteristics of impacted neighborhoods. Placebased strategies for neighborhood improvements should be developed to complement the RHNA sites strategies.
Phase 2: Existing Conditions Analysis
VTA has developed a template for the AFFH analysis. We have already received HCD approval on some of our AFFH analyses following this template. We also understand from HCD staff that our work has been used as a sample analysis. We will deliver the Existing Conditions Analysis for each jurisdiction that includes the maps from Phase 1, additional data tables from various sources, and narratives/discussions. We will identify areas where jurisdictions need to supply local context. The AFFH analysis cannot rely on data alone and should be supplemented with local knowledge (such as historical background, and recent trends).
Phase 3: Distribution of RHNA Sites by AFFH Factors
An important component of the AFFH analysis is the distribution of RHNA units by the various characteristics analyzed in Phase 2. Our GIS specialist will prescribe a format and the required data to conduct the analysis. Our scope assumes each jurisdiction will submit their RHNA sites in our prescribed format. VTA will complete the AFFH analysis with discussions on the distribution of RHNA sites by AFFH factors.
Phase 4: Meaningful Actions
VTA will provide some general guidance on the meaningful actions based on our experience working with HCD on Housing Elements in Southern California. However, this scope does not include developing meaningful actions for each jurisdiction. We will conduct an initial meeting to explain HCD expectations. We can also review and comment on actions developed by individual jurisdictions. The County will schedule this meeting and take notes, as needed.
Project Coordination
VTA and MIG will provide ongoing project coordination services to ensure the project is proceeding in a timely manner.
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Budget
The MIG/VTA team will complete the above-noted scope of work for this project for an estimated cost of approximately $151,160 as follows:
Phase / Billing Rate Tam Planners GIS MIG Total
$180 $130 $130
Phase 1: AFFH Existing Conditions
Maps 10 60 $9,600
Phase 2: Existing Conditions Analysis 20 500 $68,600
Phase 3: Distribution of RHNA Sites
by AFFH Factors 20 200 100 $42,600
Phase 4: Meaningful Actions 20 20 $6,200
Project Coordination 20 $7,500 $11,100
Project Administration $13,060 $13,060
Total 90 780 100 $151,160
Assumptions
The County will be responsible for communicating with the local jurisdictions, including all logistics (e.g., meetings, communiques), transfer of data/information, etc. Local jurisdictions will work through/contact the County rather than VTA for all project-related activities.
ITEM 18 – ATTACHMENT 1
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Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 1
Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 Update
Public Outreach Plan
The Town will make diligent efforts to include community members of all economic backgrounds, including low-income people; non-English speakers; people with disabilities; people of color; immigrants; those without access to smart phones and computer technology; and other who face barriers to being heard in Town decision making. The Town will also seek out information from people who would like to live in the Town but cannot.
The Town will gather input on housing-related priorities and strategies from the following stakeholders:
• Residents
• Property Owners
• Businesses
• University of the Redlands
• Developers/architects (via Marin Builders Association and emails to business license holders) • San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
• Youth (via schools)
• Ross Valley Seniors
• Potential future residents
• Cedars of Marin
• Local agencies and nonprofits
o Public housing authority
o Housing providers
o Advocacy groups
Outreach Activities
Outreach activities are planned to reach a broad audience utilizing a variety of methods, considering limited staff resources and budget.
Public Meetings
• Meetings 1: Kick-off to Housing Element Update (Town Council January 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.):
review existing housing element and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing • Meeting 2: Objective Design and Development Standards and discussion of areas where housing could be allowed by right, subject to the design standards (Planning Commission workshop) • Meeting 3: Site inventory review (Planning Commission workshop) • Meeting 4: Review programs for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (Racial Equity Ad hoc Committee workshop)
• Meeting 6: Draft Housing Element and Safety Element (Planning Commission hearing) • Meeting 7: Draft Housing Element and Safety Element (Town Council hearing) Public meetings will be scheduled in evening at 7:00 p.m. to facilitate attendance by students and those that work during the day.
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Meetings on Zoom using Otter third-party closed captioning service for the live stream.
Telephone option for all meetings, for those who lack computers and internet.
Staff will strive to have meeting materials available at least two weeks prior to any meeting. The public review of the first draft of the Housing Element will be available at least 30 days in advance of public consideration.
Interpreter services when requested and Spanish interpreters for hearing when Town Council considers draft Housing Element. Association of Bay Area Government offers $2000 translation services to the Town through a State Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant.
Website and Online Materials
Staff to develop Housing Element update page with links to all meeting materials and meeting videos and Frequently Asked Questions with answers
Interactive Map In progress
Planning Department staff applied for and received a free Balancing Act license to create an interactive map of housing element sites to allow public to select how to meet affordable housing allocation.
Fairfax and the County of Marin are using this program for their outreach.
Map marking exercise that allows participants to view where existing housing is allowed and spatially mark where they would like to see housing developed in the Town in the future and add comments.
Survey
Public outreach survey (in English and Spanish) on SurveyMonkey Email link to survey to Town business license email list and San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and encourage employers to share with employees
Hard copy surveys at select locations
Retain bi-lingual consultant to do in person surveying and offer small incentive for completing survey (incentive that supports local business such as: $20 San Anselmo Gift Card that may be used at Taqueria Mi Familia):
• San Anselmo Spanish SDA Church, 1509 Sir Francis Drake • Red Hill Community Park Soccer Games
• San Anselmo Library story time – weekday
• Memorial Park Millennium Playground – weekday
• Taqueria Mi Familia, 580 Red Hill Avenue – weekday lunch hour • Laundromat
Other Outreach
Notify Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52 to identify the opportunity for consultation.
Presentation on Housing Element Update to Ross Valley Seniors 170
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Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 3
Mailed letter to owners of multifamily and commercially zoned sites with notice of meetings on the Housing Element Update and Objective Design and Development Standards. Request owners to contact staff if interested in developing residential units during housing element timeframe.
Town staff to meet with the owners of largest potential housing sites, the school district and Side by Side, to discuss housing opportunities.
Public Notices
All notices in English and Spanish.
Figure 1 Types of Language Spoken at Home San Anselmo
Figure 2 Types of Language Spoken at Home in Marin County Offer interpreter service to encourage feedback from those that are not well represented in the community:
English Do you need an interpreter or any other assistance to participate? Please call us at (415) 258-4636. We require three days’ notice to provide reasonable accommodation.
Spanish ¿Necesitas un intérprete o cualquier otra asistencia para participar? Comunícate al (415) 258-4636.
Necesitamos aviso con tres días de anticipación para proporcionar asistencia razonable. 171
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Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 4
Chinese (Traditional) 為了便於參加，您需要口譯員或其他任何協助嗎？請致電 (415) 258-4636. 聯絡我們。我們 需 要提前3天通知才能提供合理的輔助服務。
Filipino Kailangan mo ba ng interpreter o anumang iba pang tulong upang lumahok? Mangyaring tumawag sa amin sa (415) 258-4636 Kailangan namin ng tatlong araw na abiso upang magkaloob ng sapat na mga bagay na kailangan.
Vietnamese Bạn có cần thông dịch viên hoặc bất cứ trợ giúp nào khác để tham gia hay không? Vui lòng gọi cho chúng tôi ở số (415) 258-4636. Chúng tôi đòi hỏi phải được thông báo trước ba ngày để cung cấp các thu xếp hợp lý.
Figure 1 Types of Disabilities in San Anselmo
Figure 2 Types of Disabilities in Marin County
Presentations recorded and made available on the Town’s Housing Element Update website Every meeting publicized on/in:
• Town Manager email newsletter
• NextDoor and Facebook
• Announcement on home page of Town website
• Town website calendar and Legistar/Granicus meeting agenda calendar • Town Housing Element Update website
• Email to special notification list for Housing Element https://www.townofsananselmo.org/list.aspx - staff promotes email list on all mailed public notices by Planning Department
• Email town business email list and encourage employers to share with employees • Posted notices on Town Bulletin Boards: 805 San Anselmo Avenue (Quick N Easy Market), Memorial Park and Town Hall
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• Written materials and notices at Town Library
• Post laminated notices at Hub bus station, near public transportation • Email to community-based organizations including San Anselmo churches and schools • Mailed postcard to all residents when draft element is available with date for Planning Commission and Town Council hearings
• Email notices to Patch and Marin Independent Journal for inclusion in their upcoming event calendars
Notices to clearly show how public comments will be received.
Provide notice for how reasonable accommodations can be requested.
Incorporation Into Housing Element
Feedback from the outreach process will inform and guide the development of the 6th cycle Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. The Housing Element will include:
• Description of the diligent efforts and an outreach summary:
• List of organizations contacted and consulted
• Number of meetings held and format for meetings (live or virtual) • How Town advertised meetings
• Number of participants
• Racial makeup of participants (to see if outreach adequate) • What was presented
• Opportunity for public discussion and comments (such as live polling questions for the participants)
• Summary of public input received and how the comments are considered and incorporated (including comments that were not incorporated) into the housing element; and • Summary of issues that contributed to lack of participation in the housing element process by all economic segments, particularly people with protected characteristics, if that proves to be the case.
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Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Planning Commission Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Elise Semonian, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Housing Element 2023-2031 Receive presentation on proposed public engagement process and timeline for Housing Element 2023-2031 update and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
Every eight years, every city, town and county must update the Housing Element of their General Plan and have it certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This staff report is an introduction to the upcoming 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update for San Anselmo. The memo provides background information on state requirements as well as a proposed local process and timeline.
The Housing Element update is an opportunity for a community conversation about how to address local housing challenges and find solutions. The Housing Element addresses a range of housing issues such as affordability, design, housing types, density and location, and establishes goals, policies and programs to address existing and projected housing needs. The Housing Element must be internally consistent with other parts of the General Plan and is critical to having a legally adequate General Plan.
State law does not require that jurisdictions build or finance new housing, but they must plan for it. It is in the community’s Housing Element that local governments make decisions about where safe, accessible, and diverse housing could be developed to offer a mix of housing opportunities for a variety of household incomes. The Housing Element must identify how the town will meet its share of the region’s housing need, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA.
Key Components of a Housing Element
State law outlines specific requirements for a Housing Element. All Housing Elements include:
1. Housing Needs Assessment: Examine demographic, employment and housing trends and conditions and identify existing and projected housing needs of the community, with attention paid to special housing needs (e.g., large families, persons with disabilities).
2. Evaluation of Past Performance: Review the prior Housing Element to measure progress in implementing policies and programs (See Attachment 1 to Agenda item 20).
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3. Housing Sites Inventory: Identify locations of available sites for housing development or redevelopment to ensure there is enough land zoned for housing to meet the future need at all income levels.
4. Community Engagement: Implement a robust community engagement program, reaching out to all economic segments of the community plus traditionally underrepresented groups.
5. Constraints Analysis: Analyze and recommend remedies for existing and potential governmental and nongovernmental barriers to housing development.
6. Policies and Programs: Establish policies and programs to be carried out during the 2023-2031 planning period to fulfill the identified housing needs.
Penalties for Noncompliance
There are many consequences for not having a certified Housing Element. The town can be sued by individuals, developers, third parties or the State. The town may be fined. A court may limit local land use decision-making authority until the town brings its Housing Element into compliance. The town may lose the right to deny certain projects. The town would be ineligible for numerous sources of funding, such as Infill Infrastructure Grants and Regional Transportation Funds such as OneBayArea Grants.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Process
Every city in California receives a target number of homes to plan for at various income levels. This is called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). RHNA starts with the Regional Housing Needs Determination (RHND) provided by HCD, which is the total number of housing units the San Francisco Bay Area needs over the eight-year period, by income group. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) develops the methodology to allocate a portion of housing needs to each city, town, and county in the region. ABAG adopted the Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan: San Francisco Bay Area, 2023-2031 <https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-12/Final_RHNA_Allocation_Report_2023-2031- approved_0.pdf> on December 16, 2021.
The RHNA allocation for San Anselmo increased from 106 units in the 2015-2023 cycle to 833 units in the 2023 -2031 cycle. The Town’s RHNA allocations:
Income Category Income Range 2023-2031 6th
Cycle RHNA
Extremely Low Income (0-30% of
Area Median Income)
1 person household $0-$38,400 4-
person household $0-$54,800
127
Very Low Income (30%-50% of Area
Median Income)
1 person household $38,401-$63,950 4-
person household $54,801-$91,350
126
Low Income (50-80% of Area Median
Income)
1 person household $63,951-$102,450 4-
person household $91,351-$146,350
145
Moderate Income (80-120% of Area
Median Income)
1 person household $102,451-$125,650 4-
person household $146,351-$179,500
121
Above Moderate Income (>120% of
Area Median Income)
1 person household $125,651 or more 4-
person household $179,501 or more
314
Total 833
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Median Income)person household $54,801-$91,350
Low Income (50-80% of Area Median
Income)
1 person household $63,951-$102,450 4-
person household $91,351-$146,350
145
Moderate Income (80-120% of Area
Median Income)
1 person household $102,451-$125,650 4-
person household $146,351-$179,500
121
Above Moderate Income (>120% of
Area Median Income)
1 person household $125,651 or more 4-
person household $179,501 or more
314
Total 833
New Requirements for this Housing Element Update
Recent legislation resulted in the following key changes for this 6th cycle of RHNA and Housing Element updates:
· Higher allocations - There is a higher total regional housing need. HCD’s identification of the region’s total housing needs has changed to account for unmet existing need, rather than only projected housing need.
HCD now must consider overcrowded households, cost burdened households (those paying more than 30% of their income for housing), and a target vacancy rate for a healthy housing market (with a minimum of 5%).
· Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) - Local Housing Elements must affirmatively further fair housing. According to HCD, achieving this objective includes preventing segregation and poverty concentration as well as increasing access to areas of opportunity. HCD maps Opportunity Areas <https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/opportunity.asp> and has developed guidance <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/affh/index.shtml> for jurisdictions about how to address affirmatively furthering fair housing in Housing Elements. ABAG’s RHNA methodology allocated a higher share of low-income units to the Town based on its location in a High Resource Area and high housing costs.
· Limits on Sites - Identifying Housing Element sites for affordable units will be more challenging. The Town cannot reuse the sites identified to accommodate affordable housing in the last housing element unless the housing element has a program to allow residential use by-right (it may be an overlay zone).
HCD now requires the Town to consider realistic development potential such as the extent existing uses may constitute an impediment to additional residential development (like existing leases), past experience converting existing uses to higher density residential development, and availability of incentives for development (like fee waivers or deferrals).
· Safety Element - State law requires that the Safety Element of the General Plan be updated concurrently with the Housing Element. The Safety Element must address new wildfire, evacuation routes, and climate adaptation and resilience requirements in an integrated manner. The town must adopt a Safety Element to meet this requirement.
DISCUSSION
New Resources Available This Cycle
The State of California Office of Planning and Research has updated State General Plan Guidelines for the preparation and content of general plans and has a “how to” resource for drafting a general plan, including the required Safety Element. HCD created Building Blocks: A Comprehensive Housing-Element Guide <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/> to assist jurisdictions in updating housing elements. HCD also provides a Housing Element Completeness Checklist <https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/docs/housing%20element% 20completeness%20checklist.pdf> that outlines what HCD will be looking for to certify the housing element.
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HCD also makes all housing element review letters <https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https% 3A%2F%2Fwww.hcd.ca.gov%2Fcommunity-development%2Fhousing-element%2Fdocs% 2Fheweb_list.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK> available online so that staff may avoid issues by reviewing how other jurisdiction housing elements have been found inadequate.
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) received a $24 million state grant and now offers a Regional Housing Technical Assistance <https://abag.ca.gov/our-work/housing/housing-technical-assistance-program> program that includes: data package for Town that meets HCD requirements; model staff reports, presentations and social media posts; staff training webinars; interpretation services; and public engagement tools. More materials will be coming out in 2022, such as guidance for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) through a partnership between ABAG and UC Merced.
Locally, staff is meeting monthly with planning directors in Marin to collaborate on housing work and share resources, such as meeting notices in Spanish and shared feedback from surveys and focus groups.
Draft Housing Element Timeline
The Town is required to have an HCD-approved Housing Element by January 31, 2023. Staff recommends completing any ordinance changes (such as adoption of Objective Design and Development Standards for multifamily housing, any rezoning, and eliminating conditional use permit requirement for housing in commercial districts) concurrent with the Housing Element update. This will assist with the indicating the redevelopment potential of sites.
The attached timeline lays out the process for updating San Anselmo’s Housing Element.
Next Steps
Staff will seek contract staff to begin public outreach work. A proposed schedule and public engagement plan are attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Staff has no funding or time scheduled for an Environmental Impact Report, which we hope is not required. Concurrently, staff will be working on bringing the Objective Design and Development Standards and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to the Planning Commission and Town Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Town Council has included update of the Housing Element, Safety Element and Circulation Element and Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) policy as two-year Council goals and has budgeted $250,000 for the work to date. Staff has secured $85,000 LEAP/REAP grants. Proposals received to date for these projects total $734,000. Since the department lost one staff member in February 2021 that has not been replaced, staff is seeking a mid year budget adjustment to transfer unspent salary costs to the consultant budget for this project. Since the planning director cannot update the Circulation Element or prepare a Vehicle Miles Travelled policy in house, those projects are a priority for funding with the limited budget. Assistance with documenting the realistic development potential of individual housing element sites is a place where outside assistance would be very helpful.
All other Marin County jurisdictions have retained, or are in the process of retaining, firms to prepare their housing elements and have varied budgets:
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Corte Madera $420,000 for Housing and Safety elements
Mill Valley $140,000 (recently comprehensively updated General Plan) Marin County $1,627,784 for Housing and Safety elements Fairfax $250,000 up to $413,000 if EIR required
Belvedere $450,000
Tiburon cost unknown, has consultant for General Plan/Housing Element update Sausalito $860,000 (recently comprehensively updated General Plan) Ross Requesting proposals until January 28, 2022
Novato $928,225 (including EIR)
San Rafael $174,745 in consultants ($250,000 est., recently updated General Plan) Larkspur $425,000 with a spending authority up to $660,000
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The project is intended to bring elements of the General Plan into conformance with State law.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Unknown at this time.
CONCLUSION
Provide staff with feedback on public engagement strategy and timeline.
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Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Preliminary sites analysis
Assess current element
Research (2020 Census Data Released in March)
Public outreach and survey
PC meeting on Objective Design
Standards
AFFH Workshop with Racial Equity Ad Hoc
Committee
Site inventory meeting
Complete programs/policies
Rezoning and associated CEQA
Prepare admin and draft plan
30 day public comment periodand 10 day review period
Comission and Council Hearings
Review by California Housing &
Community DevelopmentRevise plan if needed
Hold adoption public hearingsComplete Housing Element
Submit for State certification
Housing Element 2022
and Safety Element
Update
2021 2023
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ITEM 19 – ATTACHMENT 2
Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 1
Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 Update
Public Outreach Plan
The Town will make diligent efforts to include community members of all economic backgrounds, including low-income people; non-English speakers; people with disabilities; people of color; immigrants; those without access to smart phones and computer technology; and other who face barriers to being heard in Town decision making. The Town will also seek out information from people who would like to live in the Town but cannot.
The Town will gather input on housing-related priorities and strategies from the following stakeholders:
• Residents
• Property Owners
• Businesses
• University of the Redlands
• Developers/architects (via Marin Builders Association and emails to business license holders) • San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
• Youth (via schools)
• Ross Valley Seniors
• Potential future residents
• Cedars of Marin
• Local agencies and nonprofits (list attached for mailing or emailing flyer with dates) o Public housing authority
o Housing providers
o Advocacy groups
Outreach Activities
Outreach activities are planned to reach a broad audience utilizing a variety of methods, considering limited staff resources and budget.
Public Meetings
• Meetings 1: Kick-off to Housing Element Update (Town Council January 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.):
review existing housing element and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing • Meeting 2: Objective Design and Development Standards and discussion of areas where housing could be allowed by right, subject to the design standards (Planning Commission workshop) • Meeting 3: Site inventory review (Planning Commission workshop) • Meeting 4: Review programs for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (Racial Equity Ad hoc Committee workshop)
• Meeting 6: Draft Housing Element and Safety Element (Planning Commission hearing) • Meeting 7: Draft Housing Element and Safety Element (Town Council hearing) Public meetings will be scheduled in evening at 7:00 p.m. to facilitate attendance by students and those that work during the day.
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Meetings on Zoom using Otter third-party closed captioning service for the live stream.
Telephone option for all meetings, for those who lack computers and internet.
Staff will strive to have meeting materials available at least two weeks prior to any meeting. The public review of the first draft of the Housing Element will be available at least 30 days in advance of public consideration.
Interpreter services when requested and Spanish interpreters for hearing when Town Council considers draft Housing Element. Association of Bay Area Government offers $2000 translation services to the Town through a State Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant.
Website and Online Materials
Staff to develop Housing Element update page with links to all meeting materials and meeting videos and Frequently Asked Questions with answers
Interactive Map In progress
Planning Department staff applied for and received a free Balancing Act license to create an interactive map of housing element sites to allow public to select how to meet affordable housing allocation.
Fairfax and the County of Marin are using this program for their outreach.
Map marking exercise that allows participants to view where existing housing is allowed and spatially mark where they would like to see housing developed in the Town in the future and add comments.
Survey
Public outreach survey (in English and Spanish) on SurveyMonkey Email link to survey to Town business license email list and San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and encourage employers to share with employees
Hard copy surveys at select locations
Retain bi-lingual consultant to do in person surveying and offer small incentive for completing survey (incentive that supports local business such as: $20 San Anselmo Gift Card that may be used at Taqueria Mi Familia):
• San Anselmo Spanish SDA Church, 1509 Sir Francis Drake • Red Hill Community Park Soccer Games
• San Anselmo Library story time – weekday
• Memorial Park Millennium Playground – weekday
• Taqueria Mi Familia, 580 Red Hill Avenue – weekday lunch hour • Laundromat
Other Outreach
Notify Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria pursuant to SB 18 and AB 52 to identify the opportunity for consultation.
Presentation on Housing Element Update to Ross Valley Seniors 181
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Town of San Anselmo Housing Element 2023-2031 3
Mailed letter to owners of multifamily and commercially zoned sites with notice of meetings on the Housing Element Update and Objective Design and Development Standards. Request owners to contact staff if interested in developing residential units during housing element timeframe.
Town staff to meet with the owners of largest potential housing sites, the school district and Side by Side, to discuss housing opportunities.
Public Notices
All notices in English and Spanish.
Figure 1 Types of Language Spoken at Home San Anselmo
Figure 2 Types of Language Spoken at Home in Marin County Offer interpreter service to encourage feedback from those that are not well represented in the community:
English Do you need an interpreter or any other assistance to participate? Please call us at (415) 258-4636. We require three days’ notice to provide reasonable accommodation.
Spanish ¿Necesitas un intérprete o cualquier otra asistencia para participar? Comunícate al (415) 258-4636.
Necesitamos aviso con tres días de anticipación para proporcionar asistencia razonable. 182
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Chinese (Traditional) 為了便於參加，您需要口譯員或其他任何協助嗎？請致電 (415) 258-4636. 聯絡我們。我們 需 要提前3天通知才能提供合理的輔助服務。
Filipino Kailangan mo ba ng interpreter o anumang iba pang tulong upang lumahok? Mangyaring tumawag sa amin sa (415) 258-4636 Kailangan namin ng tatlong araw na abiso upang magkaloob ng sapat na mga bagay na kailangan.
Vietnamese Bạn có cần thông dịch viên hoặc bất cứ trợ giúp nào khác để tham gia hay không? Vui lòng gọi cho chúng tôi ở số (415) 258-4636. Chúng tôi đòi hỏi phải được thông báo trước ba ngày để cung cấp các thu xếp hợp lý.
Figure 1 Types of Disabilities in San Anselmo
Figure 2 Types of Disabilities in Marin County
Presentations recorded and made available on the Town’s Housing Element Update website Every meeting publicized on/in:
• Town Manager email newsletter
• NextDoor and Facebook
• Announcement on home page of Town website
• Town website calendar and Legistar/Granicus meeting agenda calendar • Town Housing Element Update website
• Email to special notification list for Housing Element https://www.townofsananselmo.org/list.aspx - staff promotes email list on all mailed public notices by Planning Department
• Email town business email list and encourage employers to share with employees • Posted notices on Town Bulletin Boards: 805 San Anselmo Avenue (Quick N Easy Market), Memorial Park and Town Hall
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• Written materials and notices at Town Library
• Post laminated notices at Hub bus station, near public transportation • Email to community-based organizations including San Anselmo churches and schools • Mailed postcard to all residents when draft element is available with date for Planning Commission and Town Council hearings
• Email notices to Patch and Marin Independent Journal for inclusion in their upcoming event calendars
Notices to clearly show how public comments will be received.
Provide notice for how reasonable accommodations can be requested.
Incorporation Into Housing Element
Feedback from the outreach process will inform and guide the development of the 6th cycle Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. The Housing Element will include:
• Description of the diligent efforts and an outreach summary:
• List of organizations contacted and consulted
• Number of meetings held and format for meetings (live or virtual) • How Town advertised meetings
• Number of participants
• Racial makeup of participants (to see if outreach adequate) • What was presented
• Opportunity for public discussion and comments (such as live polling questions for the participants)
• Summary of public input received and how the comments are considered and incorporated (including comments that were not incorporated) into the housing element; and • Summary of issues that contributed to lack of participation in the housing element process by all economic segments, particularly people with protected characteristics, if that proves to be the case.
Each new draft of the housing element will indicate how the Town incorporated public input. 184
Town of San Anselmo
Staff Report
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
TO: Town Council Meeting of 1/25/2022
FROM:
Elise Semonian, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Annual Report on General Plan for 2021 and Review of 2015-2023 Housing Element
RECOMMENDATION
Hold a public hearing and accept public comments and direct staff to submit the report to the State Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
BACKGROUND
State law requires the Town to present a status report on the General Plan annually to the Town Council and OPR. It also requires the Town to provide an update on the implementation of the Housing Element to HCD by April 1st each year on their Annual Progress Report form (Attachment 3).
DISCUSSION
The attached reports provide an update on the Town’s progress in implementing the programs in the General Plan for calendar year 2021 and progress implementing the Housing Element for 2015-2021. This year, staff has included thorough analysis of the goals, policies and programs in the current Housing Element (Attachment 1). The Town is required to review the current Housing Element for the development of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element. The public is invited to comment on this document, which will be incorporated as an appendix in the Housing Element 2023-2031.
ANALYSIS
The Town has made excellent progress in developing new housing units in all income levels except units for Extremely Low-Income households. No Extremely Low-Income units have been developed during this Reginal Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) projection period (January 1, 2014 - October 31, 2022).
PROGRESS TOWARDS 2015-2023 RHNA ALLOCATION Since start of reporting period January 1, 2014 Income Level 2015-2023
RHNA
Allocation
Approved
since
Building
Permit Issued
Units
Completed
EXTREMELY LOW INCOME (<30%
of Area Median Income)
17 0 0 0
VERY LOW INCOME (<50% of Area
Median Income)
16 17 21 19
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PROGRESS TOWARDS 2015-2023 RHNA ALLOCATION Since start of reporting period January 1, 2014 Income Level 2015-2023
RHNA
Allocation
Approved
since
Building
Permit Issued
Units
Completed
EXTREMELY LOW INCOME (<30%
of Area Median Income)
17 0 0 0
VERY LOW INCOME (<50% of Area
Median Income)
16 17 21 19
LOW INCOME (50-80% of Area
Median Income)
17 28 33 22
MODERATE INCOME (80-120% of
Area Median Income)
19 51 31 24
ABOVE MODERATE INCOME
(>120% of Area Median Income)
37 63 46 24
TOTAL 106 159 131 89
Table 1
The Town has approved a variety of housing types, including several multifamily housing projects. The following summarizes the types of units approved:
Type of Unit Net New Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit 1
Duplex structure 2
Apartment added to existing multifamily 3
Townhomes/Condo: 6-unit, 4 unit 8
Single Family Residence 9
New apartment building: 12-unit, 16-unit, 16-unit Each project has 2 units of deed restricted very low- or low-income housing
44 Accessory Dwelling Unit 90
Total 157
Table 2
Notable housing accomplishments in 2021 were the Town Council adoption of ordinances enacting temporary moratoriums on rent increases and evictions due to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Town promotion of the Marin County emergency rental assistance grant program <https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/housing/renter-and-landlord-resources/marin-countyemergency-rental-assistance-program>. The programs were promoted on social media and the Town email list and information was mailed to all property owners and tenants of multi-unit property. As of January 7, 2022, the County has received 135 applications for emergency rental assistance and paid 40 cases in San Anselmo.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The annual report is required by State law and the General Plan Housing Element programs.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Acceptance of the report is not a project subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and will not conflict with the Climate Action Plan 2030. The report details actions taken to further the General Plan.
CONCLUSION
Direct staff to submit the report to the State Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
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Review of 2015-2023 Housing Element Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs This summarizes the results and outcomes of the 2015-2023 housing-element’s goals, objectives, policies, and programs from 2015 to 2021, when this report was prepared. During the 5th Cycle Housing Element, the Town of San Anselmo implemented programs that facilitated development of new housing; assisted residents to stay in their homes during the Covid 19 pandemic; and improved the quality and energy efficiency of many existing housing units.
The Town adopted new regulations and policies to facilitate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) such as by-right approvals; a new process for allowing flexibility in application of zoning regulations; waiver of building permit fees for deed restricted affordable units; and a colorful new website and handbook to guide homeowners seeking to construct ADUs. The Town has approved 90 ADUs and has issued building permits for 59 ADUs.
The Town adopted regulations to implement State and local Greenhouse Gas reduction goals and climate adaptation strategies including water efficient landscape requirements; new green building regulations; and requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Several multifamily structures were approved that will result in six new deed restricted Very Low- and Low-Income units. The Town found that its zoning regulations encouraged these market rate developers to include deed restricted affordable housing in their projects to obtain incentives and concessions. Without the restrictive standards, the projects would have been 100% market rate, like some of the smaller multifamily projects constructed during the housing element cycle. Only one multifamily project approval was appealed to the Town Council.
PROGRESS TOWARDS 2015-2023 RHNA ALLOCATION
Since start of reporting period January 1, 2014
Income Level
2015-2023
RHNA
Allocation
Approved
since
Building
Permit
Issued
Units
Completed
EXTREMELY LOW INCOME
(<30% of Area Median Income) 17 0 0 0
VERY LOW INCOME
(<50% of Area Median Income) 16 17 21 19
LOW INCOME
(50-80% of Area Median Income) 17 28 33 22
MODERATE INCOME
(80-120% of Area Median
Income)
19 51 31 24
ABOVE MODERATE INCOME
(>120% of Area Median Income) 37 63 46 24
TOTAL 106 159 131 89
Table 1
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2021 Household Income Limits and Maximum Housing Costs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually estimates Median Family Income for Marin County to set income limits for housing programs. 1 In 2021, HUD estimated
Marin County’s area median income at $149,600. Census data indicates that San Anselmo’s median income is higher than the County of Marin as a whole. 2 Income Category Income Range
Acutely Low Income
(0-15% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $0-$15,700
4-person household $0-$22,450
Extremely Low Income
(15-30% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $15,701-$38,400
4-person household $22,451-$54,800
Very Low Income
(30%-50% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $38,401-$63,950
4-person household $54,801-$91,350
Low Income
(50-80% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $63,951-$102,450
4-person household $91,351-$146,350
Moderate Income
(80-120% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $102,451-$125,650
4-person household $146,351-$179,500
Above Moderate Income
(>120% of Area Median Income)
1 person household $125,651 or more
4-person household $179,501 or more
Table 2
Maximum Housing Cost
1-to-4-person household3
Acutely Low $393 - $561
Extremely Low $960 - $1,370
Very Low Income $1,599 - $2,284
Low Income $2,561 - $3,659
Median Income $2,618 - $3,740
Moderate Income $3,141 - $4,488
Table 3
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications make up most of the new housing units in the Town and are responsible for most of the affordable housing units. The number of annual ADU applications has more than doubled since 2020 when new State law eliminated floor area limits, lot coverage limits, and parking requirements for most ADUs. These applications increased with minimal promotion of the Town’s ADU incentives.
1 The basis for HUD’s median family incomes is data from the 2018 American Community Survey, table B19113 – Median Family Income In The Past 12 Months. A Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast is used to bring the 2018 data forward to 2021. 2 $128,212 vs. $110,843 based on 2019 American Community Survey Data 3 Based on 2021 Income Limits for Marin County and using HUD Guideline of 30% of household income available for monthly rent and utilities.
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Table 4
The Town partnered with other County jurisdictions on a website to promote ADUs and provide information to property owners on their development, including a cost calculator:
https://adumarin.org/. A colorful workbook is available for viewing and download.
ADUs are now allowed on all multifamily sites but no ADUs have been created on any multifamily sites. Staff believes more units can be created at these sites with promotion of the program, such as mailed information to property owners. This can be a program in the next housing element.
ADUs remain an important source of affordable housing in the Town, and, with promotion, their development can be increased in the next housing element cycle. Staff reviews San Anselmo rental advertisements to monitor housing prices and unpermitted units. The average advertised monthly rent for a studio to 1-bedroom ADU is $1,922 per month ($800 to $2,500) and for a 2 bedroom is $2,474 per month ($2,350 to $3,000). A 2017 Town survey showed that the average actual rent for Town ADUs was $1,498 since many are rented for well below market rate, and many ADUs were occupied by family that did not pay rent (these units were not included in the calculation of average rent).
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Table 5
Table 6 2017 Survey Results
Apartments
Apartments have also remained a source of affordable housing in San Anselmo. About 17% of San Anselmo housing units are in 3-unit or larger developments.
Total Sites Total Units
More than 4 units 70 757
4 Units 21 84
3 Units 41 123
2 Units 352 704
Single family 3,922 3,922
Total Units 5,590
Table 7
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Like ADUs, apartments remain affordable to Low to Moderate income households and their preservation and development should be encouraged in the next housing element. Staff has noted that the most expensive apartments are in the larger (15+ unit) apartment developments with more amenities, such as the 70-unit Parkside Apartments on Sunny Hills Drive near Memorial Park and 15-unit 35 Tamalpais. Apartment rental prices continue to increase.
Table 8
Table 9
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Table 10
Table 11 Rent Trends from Zumper.com
Single Family Homes
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were affordable to Low- and Moderate-Income families. On the higher end, one newly constructed 3-bedroom house was advertised for rent at $9,000 per month in 2021.
Table 12
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In 2020, 160 single family homes were sold with a mean price of $1,523,090 and median price of $1,362,500. Nine condominium and townhome units were sold with a mean price of $1,145,000 and a median price of $1,400,000. 4 Of note is that
condominium/townhome units were not more affordable than conventional detached single-family residences.
Table 13 below details typical monthly costs for more affordable San Anselmo ownership property, compared with a median priced single-family residence. There are still opportunities for moderate income families to purchase small residences in the Town of San Anselmo. However, Low Income residents must overpay to afford the monthly costs of home ownership. 1 Bedroom
Condo
1 Bedroom
Single Family
2 Bedroom
Condo
2 Bedroom
Single Family
Median Single Family
2020
Unit price $ 650,000 $ 740,000 $ 800,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 1,362,500 Mortgage (3% to 3.38%) $ 2,192 $ 2,496 $ 2,698 $ 3,941 $ 4,819 Insurance $ 42 $ 275 $ 42 $ 275 $ 275
HOA Dues $ 450 $ - $ 600 $ - $ -
Taxes $ 875 $ 964 $ 1,027 $ 1,376 $ 1,605
Total $ 3,559 $ 3,735 $ 4,367 $ 5,592 $ 6,699
Table 13 Monthly Homeownership Costs
The following pages review the 2015-2023 Housing Element Goals, Policies and Programs and includes staff’s recommendations regarding continuing, modifying or deleting the programs. The Town Council and public are invited to comment on this document, which will be incorporated as an appendix in the next housing element. 4 Marin County Assessor Data https://www.marincounty.org/depts/ar/divisions/assessor/sales 195
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
GOAL 1 — BUILD LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND MONITOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO HOUSING NEEDS.
H1.7 Organizational Effectiveness. In recognition that there are limited resources available to the Town to achieve housing goals, the Town will seek ways to organize and allocate staffing and community resources effectively and efficiently to implement the programs of the Housing Element.
H1.A Create a Housing Element Implementation
Subcommittee. The Town will create a Housing
Element Implementation Subcommittee of the
Planning Commission to work with the staff, the
community and non-profits to implement Housing
Element programs and to be available for future
updates of the Housing Element. Responsibilities of
the Subcommittee include:
Assist in
implementing
Housing Element
programs.
Establish
Subcommittee
in 2015 and
develop work
program in
2015
Not appropriate. In 2016 two
Planning Commission members
appointed to Subcommittee.
The subcommittee met only
once. The 7-member Planning
Commission served this role by
reviewing proposed
regulations. Town Council,
through recommendations by
staff, prioritized housing
element programs to
implement as Town Council
work plan priorities.
Delete. The Planning
Department has inadequate
staff to support a sixth
committee. Continue to have
Town staff present annual
report to Planning Commission
and Town Council and review
progress on Housing Element
programs. Annually prioritize
programs to implement and
consider when the Town
budget is considered.
a. Participate in the annual review of the
Housing Element.
Entire Planning Commission
and Town Council reviewed
Housing Element progress
annually.
b. Develop an annual work program to assist
in implementing Housing Element programs
for review with the Town Council.
Town Council, with advice of
staff, develops work program
priorities and budget and has
included Housing Element
programs to implement.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
c. Review options for funding affordable
housing.
No general review of funding
sources has taken place. The
Planning Commission has
considered an inclusionary
housing fee that the Town
Council and Planning
Commission are scheduled to
consider in 2022 after
workshops with developers.
Add new program to retain
consultant with expertise in
affordable housing funding to
present options for funding
affordable housing in the
Town.
d. Make recommendations to the Planning
Commission and Town Council on strategies
for housing opportunity sites and for funding.
Not completed by
subcommittee.
Development of affordable
housing on opportunity sites
largely depends on available
funding (particularly for Townowned sites) and interest of landowner to develop housing.
Consider new program to
retain consultant to develop
strategies to present to the
Town Council.
e. Provide follow-up on housing opportunity
sites and funding based on directions provided
by the Town Council, including working with
the community, San Anselmo Theological
Seminary, Sunnyhills, Ross Valley School
District, non-profits and property owners. This
would include all of the actions identified in
Program H3.F.
Not completed. Planning
Commission members are
volunteers and not necessarily
housing experts. This program
could involve ex parte
communications and may set
Commission up for conflict of
interest, or the appearance of
conflict of interest, when a
project is before the Planning
Commission.
Delete. Staff can continue to
work with housing opportunity
site owners and bring projects
before the full Planning
Commission.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
f. Conduct community outreach and provide
community information materials through an
open and non-advocacy process.
Not completed by committee.
Planning Commission meetings
are used for open discussion on
housing issues and publicized
to the community.
Delete. Community outreach
will take place with Housing
Element Update and specific
programs.
g. Engage property owners in identifying
opportunities for the construction of
affordable housing.
Town staff engages property
owners to identify
opportunities for affordable
housing. Planning Commission
members could have a conflict
of interest if the project ever
comes before them for review.
Delete. Housing owners will be
contacted and engaged for
Housing Element update.
Consider program to continue
this communication for those
that express interest in
developing housing.
h. Pursue unique opportunities where the
Town can participate in the construction of
affordable housing, either on Town-owned
sites, or through funding or regulatory means.
(For example, the Subcommittee will review
Town-owned sites and recommend a program
for development for review with the Town
Council).
Town staff has pursued
potential affordable housing
projects for town sites and has
included all relevant staff
(building, public works, fire),
which would be complicated to
organize with a subcommittee
of Planning Commissioners.
Any potential projects would be
brought to the Town Council to
consider.
Fold into new program to have
consultant assist with
development of funding
options and development
program for affordable
housing on town owned sites.
i. Review funding options as part of the annual
Housing Element review and support funding
applications as opportunities are available and
undertake other actions (such as
modifications to parking requirements and
granting concessions and incentives) to assist
in the development of housing for extremely
low income households.
Planning Commission has
discussed potential inclusionary
housing fee.
The Town Planning Commission
considered, and the Town
Council adopted, regulations
for single room occupancy units
in 2018, including modifications
to parking standards for
extremely low-income units
(Ordinance 1126).
Fold into new program to have
consultant assist with
development of funding
options and development
program for affordable
housing on town owned sites.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
j. Develop an incentive program for affordable
housing, including adoption of an Affordable
Housing Overlay Zone and allowing housing as
a “use-by-right” on key sites.
State law provides ample
incentives for development of
affordable housing, including
significant density bonuses and
parking waivers. Town will
consider by right housing with
housing element update
process.
If by right housing not adopted
prior to housing element
adoption, continue program
for housing use by right.
k. Develop ongoing and annual outreach and
coordination with non-profit housing
developers and affordable housing advocates
to participate in Subcommittee meetings and
provide advice and comment on proposed
zoning and other program implementation.
Town staff has conducted
outreach to non-profit housing
developers and has met with
three.
Modify. Staff should continue
outreach to non-profit housing
developers to facilitate
development of Town-owned
sites and other Town sites that
become available for
development.
l. Work with infill property owners in the
Downtown and adjacent areas by conducting
outreach with property owners in 2015, as
part of the Subcommittee tasks, and to
identify specific incentives for property
owners to develop their properties with
housing, including the identification of
incentives the Town can utilize to encourage
lot consolidation to achieve economies of
scale in site development.
Town staff met with property
owners in two workshops held
in November 2021 to discuss
incentives that will be under
consideration for housing, such
as objective design standards,
and solicited comments.
Modify. Staff should continue
outreach to property owners.
Outreach should specifically
inform them of incentives
adopted to implement housing
development.
m. Revisit the Visioning process conducted for
Lower San Anselmo Avenue and conduct
outreach to property owners to effectuate
changes consistent with the Vision.
Staff has had contact with
owner of largest site in the area
and has discussed 3
development proposals.
Delete. Staff should continue
outreach to property owners
to inform them of incentives
adopted for housing
development in all areas of the
town.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
n. Eliminate residential density in prescribed
infill areas, such as along Greenfield, in the
Downtown and along Lower San Anselmo
Avenue, to encourage new residential uses.
Allow residential uses by right, subject to
design review, as long as parking, setbacks and
building height standards are met in the
development).
The Town has found that
having specific density limit
aids in certainty for developers
and ease in implementation of
the State Density Bonus Law to
encourage development of
affordable units. Town will be
considering adoption of
objective standards and by
right zoning in 2022.
Delete if by right use adopted
prior to housing element
update, otherwise continue
program for by right
residential uses.
H1.3 Neighborhood Responsibilities within San Anselmo. The Town will seek ways, specific to each neighborhood, to provide additional housing as part of each neighborhood’s fair share responsibility and commitment to help achieve community-wide housing goals. This may include in-lieu fees, second units, infill housing, mixed-use, or other new housing construction.
No programs corresponded to this policy. The Town may consider continuing this policy with the new housing element and development of the sites inventory to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing and provide housing opportunities in all Town neighborhoods.
H1.8 Housing Element Monitoring, Evaluation and Revisions. The Town will establish a regular monitoring and update process to assess housing needs and achievements, and to provide a process for modifying policies, programs and resource allocations as needed in response to changing conditions. 200
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
H1.B Review the Housing Element Annually. As
required by State law, the Town will review the
status of Housing Element programs by April of each
year. To maintain consistency between the Housing
Element and the other General Plan Elements and
the policies and programs, as portions of the
General Plan are amended in the future, this
Housing Element will be reviewed to ensure that
internal consistency is maintained. In addition, a
consistency review will be implemented as part of
the annual general plan implementation report
required under Government Code Section 65400.
Review and
monitoring of
Housing Element
implementation;
submittal to
HCD
Annually by
April 1st
In accordance with State
requirements, the Town
prepares Housing Element
Annual Progress Reports after
each calendar year. The
program implementation has
been successful, and the Town
has reviewed the Housing
Element on an annual basis
and submits Annual Progress
Reports State Housing and
Community Development
Department Annually to assess
the Town’s progress toward its
eight-year RHNA housing
production targets and toward
the implementation of housing
activities identified in the
Housing Element.
Modify. Annual report is
required by state law and does
not have to be a program in
the housing element.
Since the annual review takes
place long before the Town
budget is reviewed, the Town
way wish to set goals at that
time to implement programs
that staff can bring forward for
funding consideration with the
annual budget.
H1.I Update the Housing Element. Update the
San Anselmo Housing Element pursuant to State law
requirements. Upon adoption, the Town will submit
the updated Housing Element to the Marin
Municipal Water District, the Central Marin
Sanitation Agency, and the Ross Valley Sanitary
District.
Consistency with
Housing Element
law
Update the
Housing
Element by
2023
The town is in the process of
updating the housing element.
Delete. This is a State law
requirement and does not
need to be an implementation
program in the Town’s housing
element to be reviewed
annually.
H1.5 Equal Housing Opportunity. To the extent possible, the Town will ensure that individuals and families seeking housing in San Anselmo are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, disability, age, sex, family status (due to the presence of children), national origin, or other arbitrary factors, consistent with the Fair Housing Act. 201
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H1.C Publicize Fair Housing Laws and Respond to
Discrimination Complaints. Promote fair housing
opportunities for all people and support efforts of
Town, County, State and Federal agencies to
eliminate discrimination in housing by continuing to
publicize information on fair housing laws and State
and federal anti-discrimination laws. The Director of
Planning is the designated Equal Opportunity
Coordinator in San Anselmo with responsibility to
investigate and deal appropriately with complaints.
Discrimination complaints will be referred to the Fair
Housing of Marin, the Marin Housing Authority,
HUD, or the California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing, as appropriate.
Information regarding the housing discrimination
complaint referral process will be posted on the
City’s website and available consistent with Program
H1.D.
Obtain and
distribute
materials (see
Program H4.D)
and respond to
complaints
Ongoing and
in response to
complaints
Program is appropriate to
disseminate information on Fair
Housing. Town staff did not
receive any fair housing
complaints directly. The Town
posted links to Fair Housing of
Marin, Marin Housing
Authority, Legal Aid, and Marin
Mediation Services on its
website and obtained and
makes fair housing literature
available including flyers in
multiple languages.
HUD Region 9 reported two (2)
Fair Housing inquiries for San
Anselmo between 01/01/2013 -
03/19/2021 (one for sex and
one for disability). “While these
aren’t official cases, there is still
value to identify concerns that
residents have about possible
discrimination. These inquiries
may not have been pursued by
the resident for any number of
reasons.”
The Town Council has
promoted fair housing by
proclaiming April to be Fair
Housing Month every year and
receiving a report on
complaints received.
12/11/18 the Town Council
adopted Ordinance 1131 to
Modify program to eliminate
completed website work.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
prohibit discrimination based
on source of income.
H1.D Provide Information on Housing Programs.
The Town will promote the availability of Marin
County programs for housing construction,
homebuyer assistance, rental assistance, and
housing rehabilitation through the following means:
(a) Creating a link on the Town’s website that
describes programs available in the Town of San
Anselmo and provides direct links to County
agencies that administer the programs; (b) Including
contact information on County programs in Town
newsletters and other general communications that
are sent to residents; (c) Maintaining information on
programs at the Town’s public counter; (d) Training
selected Town staff to provide referrals; and, (e)
Distributing information on programs at public
locations (library, schools, etc.)
Examples of specific information would include: 1.
Fair Housing Laws; 2. Rehabilitation loan programs;
3. Housing Authority information; 4. Housing
programs; 5. Code enforcement; 6. Homebuyer
assistance; 7. Information about affordable housing.
Update website
and provide
information to
residents
Review and
update
website links
by September
2015;
distribute and
post
information at
least once
annually
Program effective. The Town
receives information from the
Marin Housing Authority on
affordable housing availability
and shares this information by
email and bulletin boards.
Town staff provides
informational handouts at
Town Hall and on the Town
website.
The Town has promoted new
COVID 19 emergency rental
assistance program
administered by the County in
2021. Information was included
in Town’s email newsletter and
business newsletter. Letters
were mailed to all renters and
owners of multifamily property.
As of January 2022, the County
had received 135 applications
from San Anselmo residents
and paid 40 cases.
Staff promotes a County
program that offers loans to
owners that will create units
available to those using
Housing Choice Vouchers and
other incentives.
Modify program to delete
portions that were already
implemented and make
specific goals for public
outreach.
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Implementation Program
Implementation
Objective
Timeline in
Housing
Element
Appropriateness,
Effectiveness, and Progress in
Implementation Continue, Modify or Delete
H1.2 Community Participation in Housing and Land Use Plans. The Town will undertake effective and informed public participation from all economic segments and special needs groups in the community in the formulation and review of housing and land use policy issues.
H1.4 Neighborhood Meetings. Developers will be encouraged to have neighborhood meetings with residents early in the process to undertake problem solving and facilitate more informed, faster and constructive development review.
In 2019 the Town considered a
draft ordinance to require
parties to meet and confer
prior to appealing decisions to
the Town Council, but it was
not adopted.
The Town now requires
applicants to review plans with
neighbors prior to submitting
for planning entitlements.
H1.E Community Outreach when Implementing
Housing Element Programs. Coordinate with local
businesses, housing advocacy groups, neighborhood
groups, and the Chamber of Commerce to build
public understanding and support for workforce,
special needs housing and other issues related to
housing, including the community benefits of
affordable housing, mixed-use and pedestrianoriented development. The Town will notify a broad representation of the community to solicit ideas for
housing strategies when they are discussed at
Planning Commission or Town Council meetings.
Specific outreach activities include:
Conduct
outreach and
distribute
materials
Consistent
with
implementing
programs
The Town uses most of the
listed means to communicate
housing strategies when they
are discussed. The Town has
not had any general outreach
regarding housing but will have
these discussions during the
housing element update and a
robust public engagement
process is planned.
Modify. The Town has a broad
engagement strategy for the
Housing Element update.
Consider what strategies work
and do not work for getting
broad representation of
community and update this
program. Do not include
activities in program that are
not new and are routine, such
as posting notices and
publishing notice in
newspaper.
a. Maintain the Housing Element mailing list and
send public hearing notices to all interested
public, non-profit agencies and affected
property owners.
Mailing list for Housing Element
started in 2021 and advertised
on every mailed notice sent out
by Planning Department,
estimated at 200 per month,
and on website. 12 individuals
have subscribed.
Continue
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b. Post notices at Town Hall, the library, and the
Post Office.
All notices are posted at Town
Hall, which is immediately
adjacent to the library. There is
no place to post a flyer at the
Post Office.
Modify, see above.
c. Publish notices in the local newspaper. Notices are published in the newspapers as required by law.
Modify, see above.
d. Post information on the Town’s website. All agendas are posted on the town website for any meetings
by the Town.
Modify, see above.
e. Conduct outreach (workshops, neighborhood
meetings) to the community as Housing
Element programs are implemented.
No neighborhood meetings
conducted.
Modify, see above.
f. Assure that Housing Element Implementation
Subcommittee meetings are publicized and
provide opportunities for participation from
housing experts, affordable housing
advocates, special needs populations, and the
community as a whole.
Subcommittee only met once,
and it was not to consider any
programs and was not noticed
to public.
Modify, see above.
H1.6 Local Funding for Affordable Housing. The Town will seek ways to reduce housing costs for lower income workers and people with special needs by developing ongoing local funding resources and continuing to utilize other local, state and federal assistance to the fullest extent possible. 205
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H1.G Establish an Affordable Housing Fund.
Establish an Affordable Housing Fund to increase
below market rate affordable housing opportunities
in San Anselmo. Specific uses of the fund, operating
procedures/criteria, sources of funding, decisions on
accepting funding or donations, actions tied to
obtaining funds, etc., would be developed by the
Housing Element Subcommittee and staff, and
approved by the Town Council.
Potential sources of funds could include, but would
not be limited to: a. Marin Workforce Housing Trust;
b. Marin Community Foundation; c. Federal Grants;
d. Transportation Authority of Marin; e. In-lieu fee
payments under inclusionary requirements,
including consideration of in-lieu fees beginning at 2
unit for-sale developments — assuring that the
payment of in-lieu or housing impact fees are
reasonable and not punitive; f. Voluntary donations
(such as bequeaths, trusts, donations of land and
buildings, etc.); g. Affordable Housing Impact Fee on
larger single-family homes. (For example, consider
Marin County’s sliding scale housing impact fee on
larger homes over 2,000 square feet in size).
Accumulation of
funds for
affordable
housing
2015
This program has not yet been
implemented. Funding source
identified was the General
Fund. The Town has not
allocated any funding for
development of affordable
housing and there is no source
of revenue for an affordable
housing fund.
The Town Considered an in-lieu
housing fee in 2009 but the
ordinance did not move
forward. The Town Council
considered a Development
Agreement Ordinance in 2019,
but it did not move forward.
In 2019 the Town received SB 2
grant funds for an in-lieu
housing fee study and housing
trust fund. The study was
completed in 2021 and the
Town will consider the in-lieu
housing fee in 2022.
Continue program and
coordinate with other
programs noted above to
retain a consultant to provide
information on potential
funding sources for affordable
housing fund.
H1.1 Local Government Leadership. Affordable housing is an important Town priority, and the Town will take a proactive leadership role in working with community groups, other jurisdictions and agencies, non-profit housing sponsors, and the building and real estate industry in following through on identified Housing Element implementation actions in a timely manner. 206
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H1.F Work with the Marin Housing Authority.
Continue to implement the agreement with the
Marin Housing Authority (MHA) for management of
the affordable housing stock in order to ensure
permanent affordability, and implement resale and
rental regulations for very low, low and moderate
income units, and assure that these units remain at
an affordable price level.
Implement
agreements to
maintain
affordability
Ongoing
Marin Housing Authority (MHA)
continues to manage three
below market rate ownership
units in San Anselmo at Sohner
Court and at Willow Glen.
MHA assisted Town with
agreement for 2 affordable
rental units at 1 Lincoln Park in
2018 and will manage the units.
Modify. The Town needs
assistance to manage
affordable housing stock and
will continue to use Marin
Housing, as they are the only
resource that staff has found
to manage these programs.
However, Marin Housing has
indicated that they may not
manage rental housing
programs in the future and the
Town may have to contract
with others. Program should
be revised to consider options
for management of deed
restricted affordable housing.
H1.H Work with Non-Profits on Housing. The
Town will work with non-profits to assist in
achieving the Town’s housing goals and
implementing programs. Coordination should occur
on an ongoing basis and as special opportunities
arise as the Housing Element is implemented.
Participation of non-profits in an advisory role to the Town’s Housing Element Implementation
Subcommittee (see Housing Element Program H1.A)
would be desirable in understanding the needs and
opportunities for non-profit housing development in
the community.
Working
relationship with
non-profit
housing
sponsors
As
development
proposals are
submitted and
as other
opportunities
arise
Town staff has met with nonprofit housing developers to review Town affordable
housing sites and discuss
strategies for development of
the sites.
Continue, but modify to have
more specific actions. Consider
merging into program with
consideration of funding
sources and program to
develop Town sites with
housing.
GOAL 2 — MAINTAIN, PROTECT AND ENHANCE EXISTING HOUSING, AND BLEND WELL-DESIGNED NEW HOUSING INTO THE COMMUNITY.
H2.1 Housing Design. The Town will review proposed new housing in order to achieve excellence in development design in an efficient process.
H2.2 Design that Fits into the Neighborhood Context. The Town will encourage innovative design that creates housing opportunities that are complementary to the location of the development. It is the Town’s intent to enhance neighborhood identity and sense of community by ensuring that all new housing will (1) have a sensitive transition with the surrounding area, (2) avoid unreasonably affecting the privacy of neighboring properties, or (3) avoid impairing access to light and air of structures on neighboring properties. 207
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H2.D Implement Effective Design Review. The
Town will continue to conduct design review to
assure excellence of design in new development.
Implement
Design Review Ongoing
The Town conducted design
review for commercial and
residential projects. The Town
reorganized the design review
regulations and lowered the
threshold for design review to
require review of all upperlevel additions.
The Town is considering
objective design and
development standards for
multifamily housing projects in
2022. Modify program if
objective design and
development standards are
adopted prior to adoption of
housing element update.
Discretionary design review is
required for housing
development projects, which
may be a barrier to housing
development.
Consider developing additional
objective standards for
multifamily units in single
family residential
neighborhoods.
H2.E Amend Zoning to Provide for Single Room
Occupancy Units. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to
establish development standards for residential
buildings containing single-room occupancy (SRO)
units and allow SROs as a conditionally permitted
use in commercial zoning districts.
Facilitate
housing for
extremely lowincome
individuals
2015
Completed. Ordinance 1126
adopted on 9/11/2018.
Delete as completed. Consider
program to encourage
development of housing for
the extremely low income,
including SROs.
H2.3 Preservation of Residential Units. In order to protect and conserve the housing stock, the Town will, to the extent permitted by law, limit the conversion of residential units to other uses and will regulate the conversion of rental developments to non-residential uses unless there is a clear public benefit or equivalent housing can be provided.
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No associated programs. Continue policy and modify to be more general to loss of residential units, as some property owners remove residential units and do not replace them with any other use. The Town should consider programs for preservation of “naturally affordable” housing that could be lost when property is sold or when units are remodeled.
The Town considered regulating short term rentals but found few units have been lost to short term rentals. Local regulations prevent new ADUs from being converted to short term rentals.
Seven single family dwelling units were approved for demolition without replacement units. The Town adopted a requirement for a demolition permit in 2020 and a policy in the municipal code to discourage projects reducing the number of housing units in the Town, whether involving the demolition of a single unit with no replacement unit or the demolition of multiple units with fewer replacement units. The Town will be considering an ordinance to require one-to-one replacement of units in 2022. If not adopted, the program should be added as a program in the next housing element.
H2.4 Condominium Conversions. Except for limited equity cooperatives and other innovative housing proposals which are affordable to lower income households, the Town will conserve its existing multiple family rental housing supply by prohibiting conversions of rental developments to condominium ownership unless the proportion of multi-family rental units exceeds 25 percent of the total number of housing units in the Town, or, if the proportion of multi-family units exceeds 20 percent but is less than 25 percent, the tenant is granted a right to continued tenancy for five years at the same rental rate, adjusted for inflation.
This policy is codified in the Municipal Code. The Town may wish to re-examine the condominium conversion regulation and this policy as a program in the next housing element based on the median sales prices of condominium units. This policy could result in loss of existing affordable rental units if existing state law does not require affordable units to be replaced.
H2.5 Protection of Existing Affordable Housing. The Town will strive to ensure that affordable housing provided through government incentives, subsidy or funding, and deed restrictions remains affordable over time, and the Town will intervene when possible to help preserve such housing. 209
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H2.A Monitor “At Risk” Units. The Town will
establish regular contact with the owners of
potential “at risk” units to assure long-term
coordination. If the units appear to be in danger of
conversion or being lost as affordable housing, the
Town will establish contact with public and nonprofit agencies who may be interested in managing or purchasing the units to inform them of the
project’s status and inform tenants of any assistance
available. In working with other agencies, the Town
will ensure that funding sources are identified and
timelines for action are executed. Establish regular
contact with
owners of at-risk
units to preserve
affordable units
Annually
The Town General Plan
identifies no units at risk of
conversion during the housing
element cycle (see page 42 of
Housing Element).
Consider deleting as Town has
no units at risk of conversion
during the next housing
element cycle. Conditions of
approval for the 13 units of
low-income housing at 27
Mariposa (the only applicable
at-risk units) would require the
units to be turned over to the
Town if converting during the
7th Housing Element Cycle.
Modify to include policy to
assess and identify ways to
maintain naturally affordable
housing at risk of conversion to
higher rates (after property
sale or remodel) and if those
units can be converted to rentrestricted units.
Consider program to analyze
risk of losing affordable
multifamily apartments in the
Town and a program for
maintaining the affordability of
the units, considering State
laws for unit replacement
requirements.
H2.6 Maintenance and Management of Quality Housing and Neighborhoods. The Town will encourage good management practices, rehabilitation of viable older housing, and long-term maintenance and improvement of neighborhoods. 210
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H2.B Implement Rehabilitation and Energy Loan
Programs. Coordinate with the Marin Housing
Authority, PG&E, Marin Clean Energy, and other
organizations to publicize available loan programs to
eligible property owners. Promote programs in
Town e-newsletters and on the Town’s website.
Loans provided
to rehabilitate or
improve energy
efficiency of
housing (8
Residential
Rehabilitation
loans to very
low-income
households and
20 PACE loans)
Ongoing
The Town has met its goal for
20 Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) loans. The Town
has infrequently promoted the
programs and information is
not readily available on the
Town website.
The Town could better
publicize information on energy
loan programs, including PACE
and Energy Upgrade California
Loans, provided to rehabilitate
or improve energy efficiency of
housing.
The Planning Department
requested, but did not receive,
data on the number of
Residential Rehabilitation Loans
that may have been issued by
the Marin Housing Authority to
Town property owners in this
Housing Element cycle.
In 2012 the Town Council
approved the Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
program. It permits residents
and multi-family property
owners to participate in PACE
programs. PACE programs
allow property owners to
finance energy and water
efficiency projects and solar
installations on their property
tax bills. In 2015, the Town
Continue and set goal to
update website by a certain
date and for new Town
Communications staff and
Climate Action Commission to
publicize program a certain
number of times per year.
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Council expanded the program.
Through 2017:
25 Energy Efficiency Projects,
Financed $682,148
3 Renewable Energy Projects,
Financed $71,530
1 Water Conservation Project,
Financed $54,220
BayREN Home Upgrades
through June 2017:
16 Projects, 3,465 sum of Total
kWh Savings, 1,833 Sum of
Total Therms Savings
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H2.C Conduct Home Presale Inspections. The
Town will continue to inspect and report on all
residential units prior to resale, with the report
indicating previous Planning discretionary approvals
and Building permits, zoning, current use, flood
zone, zoning violations, and work performed
without permits.
Conduct presale
inspections Ongoing
The Town building department
continues to conduct an
average of 180 physical
inspections of residential sites
prior to resale every year to
identify health and safety
hazards, work without permit,
and recommend safety
corrections. Contract code
enforcement staff contacts
property owners to correct
life/safety hazards identified.
Year/Number of inspections:
2015/180
2016/153
2017/157
2018/179
2019/170
2020/194
2021/226
There is no need to have the
program in the Housing
Element as the Town has been
conducting resale inspections
since 1969. The Town should
seek legal advice regarding
whether requiring mandatory
physical inspections by
government staff may violate
an owner or tenant’s rights
under the Fourth Amendment
to the Constitution. The Town
may want to consider
obtaining written owner and
tenant consent to the
government inspections and
provide the owners and
tenants with an option to opt
out of physical inspections and
to receive a written report of
zoning information and
permits.
GOAL 3 — USE OUR LAND EFFICIENTLY TO MEET HOUSING NEEDS, AND TO IMPLEMENT ‘SMART’ AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES.
Policy H3.1 Housing for Local Workers. The Town will strive to provide an adequate supply and variety of housing opportunities to meet the needs of San Anselmo’s workforce and their families, seeking to match housing types and affordability with household income.
Policy H3.2 Variety of Housing Choices. In response to the broad range of housing needs in San Anselmo, the Town will strive to achieve a mix of housing types, densities, affordability levels and designs. The Town will work with developers of non-traditional and innovative housing approaches in financing, design, construction and types of housing that meet local housing needs. Housing opportunities for families with children should not be limited because necessary facilities are not provided on site.
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Consider merging policies and new programs to implement in next housing element. The Town programs resulted in application for and approval of 157 new housing units between 1/1/14 and 12/31/21.
Tiny Houses are now allowed in the Town with adoption of 2018 International Residential Code Appendix Q. New regulations also allow trailers to be used for housing after disasters and during housing construction. No tiny homes or trailer applications were received during the 5th housing element cycle.
These were a variety of unit types in all areas of Town:
Type of Unit Net New Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit 1
Duplex structure 2
Apartment added to existing multifamily 3
Townhomes/Condo: 6-unit, 4 unit 8
Single Family Residence 9
New apartment building: 12-unit, 16-unit, 16-unit
Each project has 2 units of deed restricted very low- or low-income housing 445 Accessory Dwelling Unit 90
Total 157
H3.3 Mixed-use Infill Housing. The Town will encourage well-designed mixed-use developments (residential mixed with other uses) where residential use is appropriate to the setting and development impacts can be mitigated. The Town will develop incentives to encourage mixed-use development in appropriate locations, such as in and near the downtown, that are in proximity to transit and services and would support Downtown businesses.
No mixed-use projects were developed or requested. 100% residential projects were proposed on commercially zoned sites in commercial areas near downtown (1 Lincoln Park, 754 Sir Francis Drake). Continue policy and add programs for Objective Design and Development Standards, parking incentives, and by-right housing.
5 One project included conversion of two existing units to deed-restricted affordable housing. Those two units are not included here since they were existing. 214
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H3.A Modify Development Standards to
Encourage Infill Housing. Review and modify the
following development standards based on the most
up-to-date empirical studies to allow exceptions and
incentives for infill housing located close to transit
and services.
Provide
flexibility in the
application of
development
standards fitting
the location and
type of
development,
consistent with
community
goals
2016
Since 2017, the Town is subject
to California Government Code
Section 65913.4 that allows for
streamlined review of infill
development projects and
eliminates parking
requirements (2017 SB 35).
One duplex was approved
pursuant to these regulations in
2018.
The Town Council adopted an
ordinance to implement
California Government Code
Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7
(2021 SB 9) and allow multiunit development in single
family zoning districts on
12/14/21. This allows
expedited review, reduced
parking, and increased density
in infill areas.
Town follows State law
requirements for expedited
review of projects under Permit
Streamlining Act and specific
sections related to housing,
such as State ADU regulations.
Town will be considering
Objective Design and
Development standards for
multifamily housing in Spring
2022 that will address parking
standards, funded by SB 2
grant.
Modify if Objective Design and
Development standards are
adopted prior to housing
element adoption.
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a. Variable Density Standards. Establish unit
densities for studio and one-bedroom units
based on “density unit equivalents” or the size
of the unit.
Variable density has not been
considered.
Continue if not addressed in
Town Objective Design and
Development standards for
multifamily property prior to
housing element adoption.
b. Reduce Parking Standards for Senior and
Affordable Housing. Provide reduced parking
standards to support affordable and senior
housing development.
State law allows reductions to
parking, and no parking
requirement, for projects that
include certain levels of
affordable housing.
Modify if Objective Design and
Development standards are
adopted prior to housing
element adoption.
c. Flexible Parking Strategies. Provide for more
flexible parking requirements that help to
facilitate infill, affordable, transit-oriented and
mixed-use development, while at the same
time avoiding off-site parking impacts.
Examples include joint use parking, off-site
parking (currently allowed), allowances for
reduced standards depending upon location
(such as near transit), parking stall
dimensions, “grandfathering” non-compliant
buildings and uses, etc.
See above regarding State
parking law. Objective design
and development standards for
multifamily housing will be
under consideration in 2022
and include flexible parking
strategies.
Modify if Objective Design and
Development standards are
adopted prior to housing
element adoption.
d. Modify Parking Standards for Mixed-Use
Housing. Adopt as appropriate modified
parking standards for mixed-use development
in the commercial zoning districts in order to
facilitate development of affordable housing.
See above. Modify if Objective Design and
Development standards are
adopted prior to housing
element adoption.
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e. Expedited Review and Fee Waivers or
Reductions. Provide expedited review of
desired housing developments and waivers or
reductions of development fees where
feasible.
Town staff follows the
expedited review required
under State law for housing
development projects.
In 2020 Town Council waived
building permit fees for ADUs
deed restricted for affordable
housing. No one has applied for
the fee waiver as of 1/8/21.
Modify. Consider program to
modify building permit fees for
housing projects. Analyze fees
collected for recent
multifamily housing against
actual time for plan check and
inspections by staff and
outside consultants. For
example, 1 Lincoln Park senior
housing project paid over
$110,000 in building permit
fees based on the project
valuation, but actual Town cost
for reviews and inspections of
project construction may be
far less.
f. Parcel Consolidation. Promote parcel
consolidation for the assembly of new housing
sites to ensure minimum densities are
achieved and integrated site planning occurs
by (1) identifying priority sites for lot
consolidation where common ownership
occurs, (2) contacting property owners of
contiguous vacant and underutilized sites, (3)
conducting outreach to affordable housing
developers, and (4) offering the incentives
listed above to promote lot consolidation.
A limited number of
multifamily sites have been on
the market. Staff has contacted
property buyers and/or
adjacent property owners
when they may have interest in
sites on the market. One was
purchased by an adjacent
property owner in 2021.
Few sites had common
ownership during housing
element cycle.
Staff has alerted affordable
housing developers to sites that
are on the market. This has not
resulted in the purchase of any
sites or development of
affordable housing.
Continue program.
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g. Work with Property Owners. Conduct
outreach with property owners in 2015 to
identify specific incentives for property
owners to pursue parcel consolidation and
develop their properties with housing.
Town staff held two public
workshops in November 2021
by Zoom. Notice was emailed
to Town business list (which
includes property owners of
commercial/rental sites) and
mailed to downtown property
owners. Incentives that will be
under consideration for
housing were discussed and
Town solicited comments on
other incentives.
Delete. Incorporate into
program to inform property
owners of programs available
for development of housing.
H3.4 Redevelopment of Commercial Shopping Areas and Sites. The Town will encourage the development of housing in conjunction with the redevelopment of commercial shopping areas and sites when it occurs.
Continue policy.
H3.5 High Potential Housing Opportunity Areas. Given the diminishing availability of developable land, the Town will identify housing opportunity areas and sites where a special effort will be made to provide workforce and special needs affordable housing. The Town will take specific actions to promote the development of affordable housing units on these sites (identified in the Implementing Programs).
H3.B Adopt Standards for an “Affordable
Housing Overlay Zone.” Amend the San Anselmo
Zoning Ordinance to establish specific standards and
incentives for an affordable housing overlay zone.
Specific standards include densities, development
standards incentives, parking, building heights,
specified level of affordability, etc.
Provide
flexibility in the
application of
development
standards for
affordable
projects
2016
Town working on adopting
objective design review
standards for multifamily
developments that may involve
overlay zone. Anticipated to be
considered by Town Council in
Spring 2022.
State density bonus law now
allows significant density
incentives and exceptions and
concessions to development
regulations for projects that
include affordable housing at
specified levels.
Consider during Housing
Element update process and
update at that time or
continue if necessary.
Continue policy.
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H3.E Work with Non-Profits and Property
Owners on Housing Opportunity Sites. Work with
non-profits and property owners to seek
opportunities for an affordable housing
development on either the Sunnyhills site or the
former Redhill School site. Undertake the following
actions to encourage development of multi-family,
affordable housing at Housing Opportunity Sites:
Development of
affordable
housing
Undertake
items a-d ,
during 2015.
Undertake
rezoning,
environmental
review and
other actions
during 2016
See below. Modify and continue. Sunny
Hills Services is now Side by
Side.
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a. Work closely with non-profit housing
developers (EAH, NPH, others) and property
owners to identify housing development
opportunities, issues and needs.
Town staff has met with
Homeward Bound, Habitat for
Humanity and EAH Housing,
nonprofit housing developers.
Property owners were not
interested in development of
affordable housing at Side by
Side (formerly known as Sunny
Hills) and Red Hill School
(owned by Ross Valley School
District) during 5th Housing
Element cycle. EAH Housing
interested in partnering with
the Town to develop 50 units of
affordable housing at Isobel
Cook Community Center site.
However, Town would need to
fund reconstruction of
community center and offices.
Nonprofits were not interested
in Town parking lot sites as
they are too small to be
feasible for development of
affordable housing. One
nonprofit suggested the Town
sell Town site above Loma
Robles for market rate housing
to fund development of
affordable housing on parking
lot sites.
Continue.
b. Select the most viable site or sites. See above. Continue. 220
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c. Conduct a rezoning study with the intent to
rezone at least one of these properties to a
zoning district that will enable affordable
housing to be built at 20 or more units per
acre.
Both sites are zoned SPD,
Specific Planned Development
District, which allows flexibility
in development standards,
including density of 20 or more
units per acre.
Delete or modify depending
upon the Objective Design and
Development standards and
districts that are adopted in
2022.
d. Undertake community outreach as part of the
rezoning and, as appropriate, in coordination
with the potential developer and property
owner.
See above.
e. Undertake environmental review as part of
rezoning to address on-and off-site issues so
that future affordable housing proposals can
be processed expeditiously.
Town will be updating its
General Plan Circulation
Element in 2022-2023, which is
expected to provide
information on off site
circulation issues involved with
development of the sites.
Continue. Significant funding is
necessary to implement this
program.
f. Use the affordable housing overlay zone
(when adopted — see Program H3.B) to
incentivize affordable housing to be applied to
High Potential Housing Opportunity Sites and
areas in the Downtown.
Sites will be identified in maps
for application of Objective
Design and Development
Standards for multifamily
housing.
Modify as necessary,
depending on outcome of
Objective Design and
Development Standards.
g. Complete site planning studies, continue
community outreach, and undertake
regulatory approvals in coordination with the
development application.
No development application
was submitted.
Continue.
h. Facilitate development through regulatory
incentives, including the establishment of
housing as a “use by-right,” the reduction or
waiver of Town fees, fast-track processing, use
of affordable housing funds, implementation
of Housing Element Programs H3.A and H3.B,
and assistance by Town Planning staff in
development review.
Town considering Objective
Design and Development
Standards and will be
considering by right uses for
sites in 2022.
Continue.
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i. Target sites in Downtown and surrounding
infill areas and, especially properties where lot
consolidation is possible, and provide
incentives for lot consolidation and property
redevelopment with housing.
Same as above. Continue.
3.6 Density Bonuses and Other Incentives for Affordable Housing Developments. The Town will use density bonuses and other incentives to help achieve housing goals while ensuring that potential impacts are considered and mitigated. This will include provisions consistent with State Density Bonus Law.
The Town has successfully used its objective development standards and the Density Bonus Law to encourage development of deed restricted affordable housing units:
1 Lincoln Park site was limited to two stories and the applicant agreed to restrict two of the 16 units for deed restricted Low Income housing in order to build a 3-story structure. If the Town had a 3-story height limit, the applicant would have constructed only market rate units. 754 Sir Francis Drake was limited to 100% floor area ratio and 2 stories. The Town’s two-story limit and floor area ratio limit were an incentive for the developer to include 2 units deed restricted for Very Low-Income housing. 600 Red Hill the applicant deed restricted 2 units for Low Income housing in order to gain additional market rate units at the site.
H3.7 Retention and Expansion of Multi-Family Sites at Medium and Higher Density. The Town will strive to protect and expand the supply and availability of multi-family and mixed-use infill housing sites for housing. The Town will not re-designate or rezone residential land for other uses or to lower densities without re-designating equivalent land for higher density multi-family development.
No multi-family or mixed-use infill housing sites were redesignated or rezoned for other uses or lower densities. Continue program.
H3.8 Long-Term Housing Affordability Controls. The Town will apply resale controls and rent and income restrictions to ensure that affordable housing provided through incentives and as a condition of development approval remains affordable over time to the income group for which it is intended.
Inclusionary units shall be deed-restricted to maintain affordability on resale to the maximum extent possible (at least 55 years).
Six units of housing for the very low and low income were approved that will have 55-year deed restrictions. Consider modification or deleting if the Town adopts inclusionary housing requirements prior to adoption of housing element. Town will be considering longer term resale and rent restrictions in 2022.
H3.10 Second Dwelling Units. The Town will encourage the construction of well-designed new second units and the legalization of existing second units as an important way to provide affordable housing.
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H3.D Junior Second Units. Review and adopt as
appropriate standards to allow the creation of junior
second units. Standards to review should include,
but not be limited to, the following: a. Conversion of
existing bedroom required – no building expansion;
b. Maximum unit size; c. Limitation on kitchen size
and appliances; d. Bathroom requirement; e.
Internal and external access; f. Parking; g. Owner
occupancy requirement. 18 new second
units, including
junior second
units, by
October 2022
Consider
adoption of
standards in
2015
Completed. Final occupancy
granted for 39 new Accessory
Dwelling units, including one
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
as of 12/31/21.
Town ADU regulations allowed
for development of JADUs prior
to the 5th Cycle Housing
Element. Town regulations
updated in 2019-2020 to
develop requirements for
JADUs when state law required
the Town to approve multiple
units and distinguished
between ADUs and JADUs.
Staff believes there are a
limited number of JADU
applications as there are fewer
restrictions for ADUs, such as
no size limit and owner
occupancy requirement.
Delete as completed.
The Town will work with special districts to reduce
or waive fees for junior second units.
In 2017, Town Council wrote a
letter to the Ross Valley
Sanitary District to request
elimination of connection fees.
State law eliminated
connection fees for ADUs.
Delete.
H3.9 Inclusionary Housing Approach. To increase affordable housing construction, the Town will require residential developments to provide units for very low, low and moderate income housing on a sliding scale or an in-lieu fee related to the size of the new main dwelling on the particular site. The units provided through this policy are intended for permanent occupancy and must be deed restricted, including, but not limited to, single family housing, multifamily housing, condominiums, townhouses, or land subdivisions. In addition, the Town will require larger non-residential developments, as job generators, to participate in addressing housing needs in the community. 223
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H3.C Adopt Inclusionary Housing Regulations
and Establish Housing Impact Fees.Amend the
Zoning Ordinance to require residential
developments to provide affordable units for very
low, low and/or moderate income housing, pay an
in-lieu fee, or pay a housing impact fee. The
ordinance should include specific definitions for
affordability tied to Area Median Income (AMI), and
should cover participation from larger nonresidential developments. As part of the annual review of the Housing Element there will be a review
as to whether this program has been effective in
encouraging very low and low-income housing. The
program will be revised if it is deemed to be
ineffective.
In undertaking the work, the ordinance will be
evaluated as a potential constraint to the provision
of housing. This would include analysis of the
policy’s implementation framework, levels of
mandated affordability, and a description of the
types of options and incentives the Town offers to
encourage and facilitate compliance with the
inclusionary requirements. The Town will also
engage the development community to facilitate
this analysis.
Inclusionary requirements and/or housing impact
fees will be based on the following considerations:
Provide housing
for very low, low
and moderate
income
households
2016
Ordinance considered in 2009
but did not move forward.
Town received SB 2 grant to
obtain in lieu housing study in
2020, in coordination with
other Marin County
jurisdictions. Study completed
and presented to Planning
Commission in 2021.
Staff received first draft of
regulations in December 2021.
Staff working with other Marin
County jurisdictions to hold
outreach workshops in Spring
2022 with developers and to
coordinate standards.
Planning Commission and Town
Council to consider in lieu fee
and ordinance in Spring 2022.
Delete if inclusionary housing
regulations are adopted prior
to Housing Element adoption,
otherwise continue and modify
to remove specifics, which are
already under consideration.
a. The number of inclusionary units required
based on project size, such as: 3-10 units —
10%; 11-20 units — 15%; 21+ units — 20%.
b. Inclusionary zoning requirements or housing
impact fees will address the need for very low
and low income rental units and moderate
income ownership units.
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c. The primary intent of the inclusionary
requirement is the construction of new units
on site.
d. The focus is on multi-family housing
developments with deed restrictions to support
long periods of affordability.
e. Second priority for meeting inclusionary
requirements is the construction of units off
site or the transfer of land and sufficient
funding to develop the number of affordable
units required.
f. If these options are not practical, then other
alternatives of equal value such as in-lieu fees,
housing impact fees, transfer of land and/or
dedication of units, or rehabilitation of existing
units may be considered.
g. Fees paid in-lieu of providing units on site or
housing impact fees shall be of a value
proportionally equivalent to the number of
units in the project. The amount of the fee shall
be established by a schedule that is periodically
reviewed and updated by the Town Council.
h. Establish incentives as part of an ordinance
whereby the Council would decide the
standards in the public review process when
considering an actual ordinance. Standards
include parking exceptions, increased height,
mixed-use, and reduced setbacks.
GOAL 4 — PROVIDE HOUSING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS THAT IS COORDINATED WITH SUPPORT SERVICES.
H4.1 Special Needs Groups. The Town will actively promote the development and rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of special needs groups, including the needs of seniors, people living with disabilities, the homeless, people with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, people in need of mental health care, single parent families, large families, and other persons identified as having special housing needs. 225
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No associated implementation strategies. Modify to include farmworker housing, as farmworkers may live up to 75 miles from their place of employment.
Consider specific programs to implement the policy in housing element update.
Accomplishments:
• Strategies to house special needs populations were adopted including objective standards for single room occupancy housing and prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income.
• In 2021 the Town adopted temporary moratoriums on rent increases and evictions due to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Town promoted the Marin County emergency rental assistance grant program on social media, the Town email list and by mailings to property owners and tenants of multi-unit property. As of January 7, 2022, the County has received 135 applications for emergency rental assistance and paid 40 cases in San Anselmo.
• Many new rental housing units affordable to lower income households were constructed in the housing element cycle. New affordable units were two bedrooms or smaller and not appropriate for several large households in San Anselmo that are overpaying for housing. • The Town approved one 16-unit senior apartment building that will be completed in 2022. Two of the 16 units are set aside for low-income senior households.
• The Town approved five requests for reasonable accommodations to allow disabled residents to remain in their homes, including two setback and noise limit exceptions for generators to power air conditioning equipment and refrigeration, one exception to allow a parking area for disabled access, and two exceptions for access ramps. Several sidewalk ramps were installed and improved in residential neighborhoods to assist the disabled. • The Town adopted an Administrative Citation program to assist in enforcement of housing regulations and safety standards. • To assist female-headed households and many families in the Town, one new preschool was approved on Greenfield Avenue, which will have up to 118 students. The Town lost Village Preschool on Jones Street, which had a capacity for 30 students. The town modified its regulations to allow neighborhood family childcare centers by-right.
H4.2 Health and Human Services Programs Linkages. As appropriate to its role, the Town will assist service providers to link together services serving special needs populations to provide the most effective response to homelessness or persons at risk of homelessness, youth needs, seniors, persons with mental or physical disabilities, substance abuse problems, HIV/AIDS, physical and developmental disabilities, multiple diagnoses, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and other economically challenged or underemployed workers.
Consider modifying policy or adding programs after outreach to these service providers for the housing element.
H4.3 Density Bonuses for Special Needs Housing. The Town will use density bonuses to assist in meeting special housing needs and housing for lower income elderly and the disabled, consistent with roadway capacity and considering parking needs and neighborhood scale.
A 16-unit senior housing development was approved at 1 Lincoln Park on a commercially zoned site next to a residential neighborhood. A density bonus allowed the project to be up to three stories and resulted in two units of deed-restricted housing for the Low Income. Elevator access and a community gathering space is provided, along with outdoor garden area. The one-bedroom units each have one parking space and are walking distance to shopping, restaurants, services and transit.
H4.4 Adaptable/Accessible Units for the Disabled. The Town will ensure that new multi-family housing includes units that are accessible and adaptable for use by disabled persons in conformance with the California Building Code. This will include ways to promote housing design strategies to allow seniors to “age in place.”
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Modify policy. The Town implements building code requirements for accessible units. Consider expanding strategies to allow seniors to “age in place.” H4.5 Transitional and Supportive Housing. The Town of San Anselmo recognizes the need for and desirability of transitional and supportive housing and will treat transitional and supportive housing as a residential use that will be subject only to the same restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
H4.6 Rental Assistance Programs. The Town will continue to publicize and create opportunities for using available rental assistance programs, such as the project-based Section 8 program and tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher program, in coordination with the Marin Housing Authority (MHA). The Town will also continue to support the use of Marin Community Foundation funds for affordable housing and continue to participate in the Housing Stability program administered through MHA.
H4.7 Emergency Housing Assistance. Participate and allocate funds, as appropriate, for County and non-profit programs providing disaster preparedness and emergency shelter and related counseling services.
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H4.A Use of Rental Assistance Programs.
Continue to publicize and participate in rental
assistance programs such as the Housing Choice
Voucher program and other available rental
programs.
Publicity of
Housing Choice
Vouchers
Ongoing
Staff publicized the rental
assistance program to property
owners by social media posts
and a mailer. In 2015 there
were 122 Housing Choice
Vouchers in use in San
Anselmo. In 2022 there are 106
Housing Choice Vouchers in
Census tracts covered by the
Town limits, making up less
than 10% of renter occupied
housing units. Links to
information are provided on
the Town web site. Due to
limited staff time, publicity was
limited, and program not
considered successful due to
the decrease in Housing Choice
Voucher units over time.
Town Council established
protections for tenants in 2021
during Covid 19 pandemic by
freezing rent increases and
prohibiting evictions
(Ordinance 1154 and 1155).
Staff mailed notice of programs
to all multifamily property
owners and tenants in 2021.
Planning department staff
received 1 email inquiry about
the program from a property
owner seeking to return to San
Anselmo to a rented residence.
Town publicized the Marin
County Covid 19 pandemic
Modify to be more specific
about how often program will
be publicized. Use new Town
Communications staff to
promote program.
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Emergency Rental Assistance
Program to property owners
and tenants via social media
and a mailer in 2021. The
County received 135
applications from San Anselmo
residents and has paid 40 cases
in San Anselmo as of 1/7/22.
Town publicizing rental
assistance program appeared
to be successful, based on
number of applications
received.
H4.8 Coordination with Other Agencies in Housing the Homeless. The Town will actively engage with other jurisdictions in Marin to support long-term housing solutions for homeless individuals and families in Marin County, and to implement the Marin County Continuum of Care actions in response to the needs of homeless families and individuals. The Town will allocate funds, as appropriate, for County and non-profit programs providing emergency shelter and related support services.
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H4.9 Local Approach to Housing for the Homeless. The Town of San Anselmo recognizes the need for and desirability of emergency shelter housing for the homeless and will allow a year-round emergency shelter as a permitted use in the Limited Commercial, General Commercial, and Public Facilities zoning districts. Designated site(s) must be located within one-quarter mile of a transit stop, since this could be considered a reasonable distance for a person to walk to/from a transit stop to/from a facility. In addition, the following would apply:
a. The Town will encourage a dispersion of facilities to avoid an over-concentration of shelters for the homeless in any given area. An overconcentration of such facilities may negatively impact the neighborhood in which they are located and interfere with the “normalization process” for clients residing in such facilities.
b. The Town will encourage positive relations between neighborhoods and providers of permanent or temporary emergency shelters. Providers or sponsors of emergency shelters, transitional housing programs and community care facilities shall be encouraged to establish outreach programs within their neighborhoods and, when necessary, work with the Town or a designated agency to resolve disputes. c. It is recommended that a staff person from the provider agency be designated as a contact person with the community to review questions or comments from the neighborhood. Outreach programs may also designate a member of the local neighborhood to their Board of Directors.
Neighbors of emergency shelters shall be encouraged to provide a neighborly and hospitable environment for such facilities and their residents. d. Development standards for emergency shelters for the homeless located in San Anselmo will ensure that shelters would be developed in a manner which protects the health, safety and general welfare of nearby residents and businesses, while providing for the needs of a segment of the population as required by State law. Shelters shall be subject only to development, design review and management standards that apply to residential or commercial development in the same zone, except for the specific written and objective standards as allowed in State law.
The town saw its homeless population rise and no Extremely Low-Income housing was created during the housing element period. A point in time count of homeless living in vehicles in San Anselmo decreased from 15 in 2019 to 7 in 2021.6 Unsheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Total for San Anselmo 2015 2017 2019 2015 2017 2019 2015 2017 2019
13 2 20 0 0 0 13 2 20
6 Marin County Homeless Count & Survey Comprehensive Report by Applied Survey Research (ASR) (2019) 230
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H4.B Investigate Possible Multi-Jurisdictional
Emergency Shelter. As the opportunity arises, the
Town will consider participation in a multijurisdictional emergency shelter, should one be proposed in the future.
Construction of
homeless facility
(if determined
feasible)
As the
opportunity
arises
The Town has not funded any
multi-jurisdictional project for
an emergency shelter.
On October 1, 2017, the County
of Marin and local homeless
service providers
launched a “Coordinated Entry
System” for providing people
experiencing homelessness
with housing and services and
have housed approximately
330 people who had been
experiencing chronic
homelessness. On July 27, 2021
the Town contributed $55,299
to a pool of local city and town
resources to create a new “cityfunded case management” option, that provides additional
case management support for
people experiencing chronic
homelessness and allows the
town to prioritize more of the
most high-needs people for
permanent supportive housing.
On April 28, 2015, the Town
contributed $14,145 to jointly
fund with all the cities and
towns of Marin County, a
rotating homeless winter
emergency shelter program
known as the Rotating
Emergency Shelter Team
(REST).
Modify to define what
“participation” entails and to
create more specific project
goals.
All emergency shelters in
Marin are open to all homeless
individuals, including those
from San Anselmo. Therefore,
any Marin shelter is a multijurisdictional shelter. There is opportunity to contribute to
the development of homeless
shelters that are planned or
currently under construction in
San Rafael.
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REST was run by San Anselmo
churches and community
volunteers with the Marin
Organizing Committee from
November 15 through April 15
from 2015 to 2018, when the
program was discontinued. The
program served up to 40
homeless men at rotating
congregations, including First
Presbyterian Church of San
Anselmo, and 20 homeless
women housed at the County
Wellness Center and served by
congregations. Although
successful, the program
provided temporary housing
during five winter months only.
San Anselmo staff and
residents participated in
working at the San Anselmo
shelter and a San Anselmo
church participated by
providing the facility.
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LAND USE ELEMENT 1. Code Revisions – Zoning Ordinance and Map Partially implemented.
The top priority for implementation would be the revision of San Anselmo's Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to be consistent with the revised general plan. Ordinance amendments would include rewriting the residential and commercial sections of the code to incorporate the density and intensity provisions of the revised general plan.
X
Zoning Ordinance updated to be consistent with General Plan in 1991 (Ordinance 917). Zoning Map updated in 1991 and periodically updated. Digital GIS zoning map updated in 2016. Zoning Ordinance must be updated for 2015 voter-approved Measure D “Parklands” Memorial Park policies. Project delayed in order to consider update of Open Space Element and develop regulations for passive and active park uses in conjunction with Open Space Element update.
Updating the parking requirements of the code
X
Parking requirements updated in 1991 (Ordinance 917). Second unit parking standards revised in 2017 to allow more flexibility for second unit parking. Second unit parking standards revised in 2019 and 2020 to allow further flexibility for second unit parking, and to allow certain units with no parking.
Providing a Housing Opportunity section in the code.
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Special provisions could be written into the code to provide that existing uses with a density or intensity of use greater than the revised plan could continue as legal permitted uses. X State law permits nonconforming multifamily residential uses to continue. Town nonconforming use regulations permit continuation of legal nonconforming uses.
2. Code Revisions – Subdivision Ordinance The subdivision ordinance should be reviewed and updated to conform with the Subdivision Map Act. The ordinance can be modified to require a developer to pay certain impact fees to cover the costs to the community that are directly attributable to the development.
X
Subdivision Ordinance updated in 1983. Staff reviews current provisions in Subdivision Map Act when processing applications for subdivision. Town may impose impact fees as conditions of approval for development projects, subject to State Government Code and applicable law.
3. Housing Opportunity Areas Map - The Town will conduct a more detailed study of existing land uses and parcel sizes in the designated Mixed Residential, Commercial, and Public Facility areas to determine which sites are most appropriate as housing opportunity areas. The objective of the study is to map parcels which are considered appropriate Housing Opportunity sites.
X
Housing opportunity areas are identified in 2015-2023 Housing Element.
4. Central Commercial Circulation and Parking Study - The Town will conduct a study of the traffic circulation and parking activity in the Central Commercial area. The purpose of the study is to develop a program to improve traffic circulation, parking opportunities, and evolve a method to finance any needed improvements. Businesses in the area will be invited to participate in the study. X Proposals were requested and received for a downtown parking study In March 2018. No proposals were accepted and Public Works - Engineering and Inspection Department staff completed an informal parking occupancy study in 2019. The study was that will be presented to the Town Council in 2021. Staff was directed to conduct additional outreach with residential neighbors that may be impacted by changes to parking time limits. 234
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5. Design Review in the Single-Family Residential-Conservation Category - Prior to enacting an ordinance to implement the objectives of the Single-Family Residential-Conservation area the Town will conduct studies and hold workshops to determine when and where the discretionary power of design review will be used for new development on vacant lots, and when design review will be required for proposed expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings in the area. The staffing requirements to implement these objectives will also be studied. The purpose of the study is to determine the degree of flexibility which will be incorporated into the ordinance.
X
Zoning Ordinance updated to be consistent with General Plan in 1991 (Ordinance 917).
6. Historic Preservation Ordinance - The Town will prepare a historic preservation ordinance which will not only protect the visual and design character of existing historic buildings in the community, but will establish a procedure and guidelines for new building construction in areas of the community which contain examples of San Anselmo's architectural heritage.
X
Partially completed. No specific historic preservation ordinance. However, the Town requires a use permit to demolish a building (Ordinance 1021, 2001). The Town also requires design review for all new buildings. Decision makers consider the potential historic significance of any building 50 years or older that is subject to discretionary review, under the California Environmental Quality Act. No procedures and guidelines specifically for new buildings in areas with architectural heritage. 235
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7. Park Land Zoning Ordinance - The Town shall prepare a park lands zoning ordinance, which shall apply to all park lands so designated on the General Plan land use map. The ordinance will implement and be consistent with the General Plan land use criteria for Parks set forth in Section E.3 of the Land Use Element.
X
Added by Measure D, which was passed by voters in November 2015. Town Council adopted Open Space zoning designation in 2020. Project delayed due to Housing Element project work and consideration of cannabis business uses.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT1. Zoning Ordinance Rewrite - The parking requirements section of the zoning ordinance shall be reviewed and revised to implement the concept, objectives, and policies of the circulation element. The parking standards should be revised to accommodate planned land use and today's smaller sized automobiles.
X
Parking requirements updated in 1991 (Ordinance 917).
2. Commercial Area Parking Study - The Town in conjunction with representatives of the local business community should establish a committee to study the parking problems in the commercial areas, and recommend a solution including funding that is agreeable to all parties involved. Special attention should be given to the concept of creating additional shared parking among all businesses. The study should focus on both the Central Business District and the Greenfield commercial areas.
X
Proposals were requested and received for a downtown parking study In March 2018. No proposals were accepted and Public Works - Engineering and Inspection Department staff completed an informal parking occupancy study in 2019.
3. Funding of Roadway, Bikeway, and Pedestrian Improvements All new developments which require roadway modifications or improvements will be required to install and finance the entire cost of all these improvements.
X
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Long-term improvements expected along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Center Boulevard, Butterfield Road, Red Hill Road, and local residential streets may be financed by gas tax funds, transportation grants, and other public monies.
X
5-year Capital Improvement Plan adopted in 2019.
However, should the available funding not be adequate to install the necessary improvements, the Town may establish a traffic mitigation fee plan which estimates the cost of all improvements desired and charges each new development or improvement a fee based upon the number of trips it generates to the area during the peak hour. These fees will be used to help finance and pay the debt on improvements. The Town will and must seek the cooperation of the Town of Fairfax and the County of Marin in charging similar fees to finance improvements needed along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Center Boulevard, Butterfield Road, and Red Hill Road.
X
Due to inadequate funds to implement major roadway improvements, no comprehensive long term improvement plan has been adopted and no traffic mitigation fee to implement the plan has been adopted.
4. Development Review Process - The Town will establish a development review process which requires all new development proposals of a medium or large scale to submit a traffic study with their applications which discusses the impact of the proposed development on the street system, and its conformance with the circulation objectives and policies of the plan. The cost of the study will be borne by the applicant, but will be conducted by a traffic consultant retained by the Town, or as part of an EIR prepared on the proposed project.
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Required for projects subject to discretionary review. Town must update its standards in 2020 to comply with SB 743 and new Vehicle Miles Traveled CEQA analysis.
17.1 Zero Emission Vehicle readiness. Provide a foundation for electric vehicle implementation efforts, including investments in electric vehicle infrastructure and guidance for ongoing Town initiatives, by preparing an Electric Vehicle Strategy. The strategy should establish a framework for near-term actions that support longer-term mobility goals and initiatives, including, but not limited to, Town policy on costs and fees for Town charging stations, regulations for residential and workplace electric vehicle readiness, and policies for conversion of the Town vehicle fleet.
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Electric Vehicle Strategy adopted in 2019 and policy for charging stations adopted in 2020. 237
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OPEN SPACE ELEMENT The Town will review the comprehensive list of open space parcels contained in Appendix A of the General Plan, and will evolve a prioritized list of parcels to hopefully acquire if funding can be found or generated through private interest groups or initiative efforts. Implementation policies in Open Space Element discuss methods for property acquisition and funding.
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A number of the properties included in the Open Space element have been protected or developed. Town Council adopted an Open Space Designation and assigned parcels to the designation in 2020. The Town Open Space Committee and Town staff are reviewing the Open Space element and staff is working towards bringing an update of the Open Space Element to the Planning Commission and Town Council to reflect properties acquired and developed; reconsider priorities; update acquisition and protection strategies to reflect current law; and to ensure adequate policies are in place for continued protection of sites with open space value.
SAFETY ELEMENT Town General Plan does not include a safety element.
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Town Council updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2019, which triggered requirement for a Safety Element. Staff intents to draft in house in 20222020.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT (from 1976 General Plan) 1. Regulation 238
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a. Health and Safety zoning including: 1. Geologic risk zones (fault and landslide); X
Town has access to maps that identify general areas of fault and landslides and has not mapped specific zones.
2. Flooding risk zones (floodplain, stream and bank protection; and X Federal Emergency Management Agency updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps to identify flooding risk zones in 2014.
3. Fire risk zones (grass, dry brush, dead-end canyons, and inadequate water supply).
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Ross Valley Fire Department has mapped area of wildfire hazards and the Town has an adopted a Wildland Urban Interface Map. Ross Valley Fire will be updating Wildland Urban Interface zone maps for Town consideration in 2016 in association with a County Wildfire Protection Plan. b. Noise and flight path safety zones (airport, freeway). X Not applicable in Town. c. Special recreation-visitor zoning (golf courses, hunting preserves, special event areas, etc.) X Not applicable in Town. d. Agricultural and rural zones. X Not applicable in Town. 239
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e. Designation of historic preservation sites and structures (including archaeological sites and structures of unusual architectural design).
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No historic resource study has been adopted. Town staff and decision makers review projects on a case-by-case basis and consult with San Anselmo History Museum staff. Town Council has directed staff to work on an inventory, but no funding has been allocated to complete project. Mapping archaeological sites is not recommended since it puts resources at risk and may also fail to protect unmapped resources. Projects are reviewed on a caseby-case basis. Particular care will be given to areas known for Miwok resources, such as areas near existing and former fresh water sources. f. Riparian and wildlife resource conservation reserves.
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No riparian conservation reserves have been designated. Information on wildlife resources is available through the California Natural Diversity Database https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB which is consulted on a caseby-case basis. g. View protection zones.
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No view protection zones have been established. Public views are considered on a case-by-case basis during environmental review for discretionary projects. The Town Council has directed staff to work on a draft view ordinance. 240
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h. Destiny transfer zones and planned unit (cluster) zones. X No zones have been established. i. Scenic travel corridor and parkway zones.
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The Town General Plan defines Scenic Highways as Red Hill Avenue, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from Ross Town limits to the Fairfax Town limits, and Center Boulevard from the Hub to the Fairfax Town limits. j. Development of contractual land use agreements given in return for assessment freezes. X
The Town has not entered into any agreements in return for assessment freezes. k. Review of proposed residential and commercial
development. X
Town reviews environmental impacts of proposed development on a case-by-case basis.
2. Management The following methods of achieving the goals of this element may be attained by management techniques as opposed to regulation.
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The County of Marin
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a. Countywide management board to administer
management programs for public and private open space.
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Since the 1960s and 1970s organizations have preserved critical natural lands and family farms that resulted in creation of two National Park Service units, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, and voter approval of the Marin County Regional Park District (now Marin County Parks). In the past four decades, Marin County Parks has acquired hundreds of undeveloped parcels from willing sellers, totaling more than 20,000 acres. Much of this acreage became open space preserves. Most recently in 2018 the 16.2-acre Sky Ranch near Fairfax and San Anselmo was preserved. b. Agricultural/rural management plan.
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c. Multi-use management plan (recreation, marsh, wildlife, flood control, water, sewer, fire, school, etc.)
There is no marshland in Town. The Town is responsible for public wildlife areas. The town manages its own recreation activities. The Ross Valley jurisdictions and County of Marin coordinate flood control efforts and have passed a flood fee to fund projects. Ross Valley Fire Department manages fire safety for the Town and adjacent jurisdictions. The Ross Valley School District and Tamalpais Union High School District manage public schools in Town and adjacent communities. Wildlife management The Marin Municipal Water District is the Town’s water supplier and conducts water supply planning. The most recent review is 2010. http://marinwater.org/217/WaterSupply-PlanningThe Ross Valley Sanitary District, which serves San Anselmo, plans for sewer management and improvements. http://rvsd.org/customers/planningand-capital-improvements
3. Acquisition Where public uses, not established by prescriptive rights, require acquisition of part or all of the development rights in the land the following techniques may be used: … Implementation program does not specify any particular action. 243
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TOWN PARKS, RECREATION, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT (from 1976 General Plan) Parks and Recreation 1. Isabel Cook School multi-purpose building should be refurbished and used as a community center in order to provide a meeting place for many of the local groups who do not have an adequate facility at present. X Isabel Cook School used for gymnastics and former classrooms used for artist studios and recreation classes. Community Facilities Master Plan completed in 2015. Project is not yet designed or funded.
2. Park and Recreation offices should be located at the Isabel Cook School or moved into quarters vacated by other civic functions, depending on the Town Hall site alternatives finally chosen. Memorial Park would still require an office, but Isabel Cook School's multi-purpose building would provide more space.
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3. The community's needs for a swimming pool, tennis courts, and adjacent play fields could be met at Sorich Ranch provided these facilities could be made compatible with the open space amenities of the rest of the area. Other possibilities which should be explored in providing for these needs are the possible acquisition of the entire Isabel Cook School site or acquisition of the Fairfax Town and Country Club by the County with maintenance and management jointly provided by the Towns of Fairfax and San Anselmo.
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In 1946 San Anselmo voters turned down a bond to fund a municipal swimming pool. On July 27, 1993, the town adopted the Master Plan for Sorich Ranch Park. The Master Plan promotes passive recreational activities does not incorporate a pool, tennis court or fields. In April 2009, the Red Hill Community Park was opened to the public and operates under a Joint Use Agreement with the Tamalpais High School District for use of the John Wright Athletic Fields and Red Hill Community Dog Park. A master plan for Memorial Park was approved in 2018. The Town seeks funding to implement the plan. A tax to fund the plan was rejected by voters in 2019.
4. Neighborhood mini-parks and playgrounds should be acquired for the Hawthorn Hills, Sequoia Park, and Hilldale areas of the Town.
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In 2017-2021 residents of the Hilldale area sought Town permission to convert Town land near United Market into a neighborhood pocket park. The issue has not been considered by the Town Council.
5. Public art of a durable kind should be an addition to the Town park system.
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The Town has incorporated art into public parks including the Millennial Playground. The Town approved a public art project to paint utility boxes in 2020. 245
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6. The Log Cabin site adjacent to Memorial Park should be incorporated into the park, when surplus to the needs of the present owner.
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7. Resting spaces along trails and street approaches to trails and bikeways should be part of the recreational facilities provided in support of public non-auto use of open spaces. This would be even further facilitated by trailhead and bikeway terminal amenities.
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The Town approved three benches along the Red Hill Trail in 2021, installed by an Eagle Scout candidate.
Public Facilities 1. Town administration, public works, and public safety functions are presently conducted in inadequate or rented space. Recommendations for alleviating this condition are: X All town offices located in upper level of Town Hall at 525 San Anselmo Avenue. Public Works corporation yard located at the end of San Francisco Avenue. a. Relocate the present Fire Department headquarters and Firehouse No. 1 to the corner of San Rafael Avenue and San Anselmo Avenue. Firehouse No. 2 on Butterfield will remain at its present location.
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Town Fire Department on San Anselmo Avenue redeveloped and completed in 2010. b. The present Town Hall site should be expanded by the acquisition of 15 Magnolia Avenue, plus perhaps the five parcels between City Hall Avenue, Library Place, and Tunstead Avenue. X 15 Magnolia was acquired by the Town in 1975 and is improved as a parking lot for Town staff, Police and Sheriff. The five other parcels remain in private ownership. c. A further acquisition of the business properties between the present Town Hall site, Magnolia and San Anselmo avenues should be explored for future acquisition to square off the Town's government center, particularly if other public functions are to be accommodated in the Town.
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No other property has been acquired by the Town. 23 Magnolia on market in 2016 and sold for $840,000. 246
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d. City Hall Avenue adjacent to the Civic Center site should be closed and made a part of the Center.
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Town vacated City Hall Avenue for street purposes between San Anselmo Avenue and Library place in 1975 by Resolution 1629 and 1976 Resolution 1661 and retained ownership of the area. Area used for Town Hall parking and pedestrian path and landscaping. e. Library Place should be extended as appropriate to serve the public facilities area. X
f. The present corporation yard and municipal shop should be made visually compatible with the Sorich Ranch Park setting by use of fencing, landscaping, and the demolition of obsolete and visually disturbing buildings. One possibility which should be explored further in capital improvement programming would be to leave the site as a corporation yard only and farm out auto maintenance.
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New corporation yard building constructed, and improvements made as funding available. The Town approved a Low Impact Development Project to provide a solid surface for collecting green waste and prevent stormwater pollution.
2. Sanitary Service. The present collection system is operating near capacity. Population growth should not exceed the progress made in bringing the sanitary sewer system up to regional standards and expanding its capacity for collection and treatment of wastes.
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3. Storm Drainage and Flood Control. The natural appearance and runoff capacity of stream channels should be protected, preserved, and enhanced by the development of small improvements (e.g., small earth-fill dams for storm water retention) and landscaping rather than a major flood-control project such as the concrete channel in lower Corte Madera Creek. The channel lines on both sides of San Anselmo Creek should be protected from encroachment by development.
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In 2007, Ross Valley parcel owners approved a parcel fee on all parcels that drain into the Ross Valley watershed to help pay a portion of annual costs for a flood protection program. Voters rejected a proposal to consider Memorial Park for use as a dual use park and flood detention facility in 2015 by Proposition D. Small private projects are considered when submitted. The Ross Valley Flood Protection and Watershed Program is considering both small and major flood control projects. http://www.marinwatersheds.org/rossvalleywatershed-org/ In January 2017 the Town Council approved flood protection options for the County to consider for an Environmental Impact Report. The County approved the Environmental Impact Report in 2018.
NOISE ELEMENT (from 1976 General Plan) 1. Promulgate information to all residents of the need for and methods of obtaining reduced noise levels. X Construction and leaf blower regulations advertised in handouts, Town email and the web site. 248
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2. Adopt, budget for, and enforce an effective noise ordinance and other ordinances relating to noise reduction.
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Town Noise Ordinance adopted in 1975 (Ordinance 685). Restrictions on leaf blowers added in 1993 and 1994 (Ordinances 951 and 957) Construction day and time limits added in 1997 and updated in 2007(Ordinances 983 and 1059)Gas powered leaf blower prohibition and new operating hours adopted in 2021 (Ordinance 1158) and in effect in 2022.
3. The Town shall cooperate in the establishment of a countywide program of noise abatement when it has been developed.
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No Countywide program of noise abatement has been developed. However, Town staff has been discussing coordinating a noise ordinance update with other jurisdictions under the Central Marin Police Authority.
4. The Town will work actively with the California Highway Patrol to police noise levels on moving vehicles.
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California law requires that all vehicles must be equipped with an adequate muffler to prevent excessive noise from the exhaust system. The Vehicle Code has provisions related to vehicle noise that would be enforced by law enforcement.
SCENIC HIGHWAYS (PARKWAY) ELEMENT (from 1976 General Plan) 1. San Anselmo has three entryways, all of which could be improved by landscaping, improved signing, lighting, and other outdoor design features.
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2. Divided highways in the planning area should have their landscaping, lighting, and street furniture upgraded in keeping with a common design theme that will visually signal that one has arrived and is moving through a different community.
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that included new trees and landscaping. The 5-year Capital Improvement Plan adopted in 2019 includes funding for median landscape improvements: The Town Council adopted a Median Master Plan in 2018. The Red Hill Avenue median project has been funded by a donation andcompleted in 2020. the oOther median landscaping costs are not yet identified or funded. The Town Economic Development Plan (2018, page 26) includes an objective to beautify areas of the Town “through improved landscaping, streetscape, and other public amenities.” The Economic Development Committee approved plans for wayfinding signage that staff is installeding in 2020. 250
Jurisdiction San Anselmo ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2021 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 (CCR Title 25 §6202) 1 34
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - 1 - 2 - - - - -Non-Deed Restricted 2 - 1 - - 3 3 - - Deed Restricted - - 2 2 - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - 1 - 3 9 - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - -Non-Deed Restricted 2 1 4 7 7 5 1 - - Above Moderate 37 1 4 5 25 3 1 5 - - 44 -
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