San Anselmo City Council
January 14, 2025

SAN ANSELMO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18

RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISISON OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO RECOMMENDING TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10 “PLANNING AND ZONING”, CHAPTER 6 “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS”; AND ASSOCIATED

CEQA EXEMPTION FINDINGS
WHEREAS, beginning in 2017 in response to the State’s housing crisis, the State of California adopted a series of State laws encouraging the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (“JADUs”) by reducing local control over these projects; and
WHEREAS, recent amendments to State ADU/JADU law become effective January 1, 2025 and the Town desires to update its local ADU/JADU Ordinance in order to comply with said State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to amend the Town’s ADU regulations, Title 10, Chapter 6 “Accessory Dwelling Units” to comply with State law and make certain clarification changes (“Ordinance Amendments”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is responsible for providing recommendations to the Town Council for proposed amendments to the Town’s Zoning Code pursuant to Government Code section 65853 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17, which exempts the local adoption of ordinances regarding second units in single or multi-family residential zones, and CEQA Guideline section 15301 involving the minor alteration of existing residences involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that already in existence; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility they would have a significant effect on the environment; the amendments make no or minimal changes to land uses, development intensities, or the rate at which development is expected to occur; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed Ordinance Amendments are the public interest and consistent with the Town’s General Plan Housing Element, which encourages the development of ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 16, 2024 to consider the Ordinance Amendments to the Town Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated as findings herein. 202

2. The Planning Commission of the Town of San Anselmo does hereby recommend that the Town Council adopt the proposed Ordinance Amendments as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED, at the regular meeting of the San Anselmo Planning Commission on the 16th day of December, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Tunny, Pipkin, Smith, Strauss, Chair Asselstine
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Koblick de Leon, Heiman
RECUSED: None
ATTEST: _______________________________
Heidi Scoble, Planning Director
Exhibit List:

A. Ordinance Amendments
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EXHIBIT “A”
Deleted language in strikeout and additional language in underline.

Article 1. – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Purpose, Definitions, Permit Requirement and Exemption.
10-6.101 – Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory units (JADUs) in a manner consistent with State law including the requirements set forth in California Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22.
10-6.102 – Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter the following definitions apply:
"Accessory dwelling unit" or “ADU” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for 1 or more persons and is located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
“Efficiency kitchen” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.22, as amended from time to time and means a cooking facility with appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the unit.
“Efficiency unit” shall have the same meaning as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1, as amended from time to time and means a unit with a minimum floor area of 150 square feet.
“Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit” or “JADU” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.22, as amended from time to time and means a unit located entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence that is no more than 500 square feet, includes an efficiency kitchen, and includes either its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family residence.
“Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
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Government Code section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or an accessory structure.
“Multifamily dwelling” means a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot.
“Nonconforming zoning condition” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards. “Objective standards” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal. “Passageway” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU. “Proposed dwelling” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.2 and includes a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application that meets the requirements for permitting. “Public transit” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and/or other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
“Tandem parking” shall have the same meaning as defined in State law California Government Code Section 65852.2, as amended from time to time and means 2 or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
10-6.103 – ADU and JADU Approvals.
a. ADU Permit. Unless exempt from an ADU Permit pursuant to Section 10-6.103(b) of this chapter, an ADU must receive an ADU permit in compliance with the standards and requirements set forth in this chapter.
b. Exemptions from ADU Permit. The Town shall ministerially approve a building permit application for an ADU and/or JADU within a residential or mixed use zone, and no ADU permit shall be required to create any of the following. in the following instances for 205

projects located within a residential or mixed-use zone. Projects exempt from an ADU permit under this section shall remain subject to other applicable construction-related permit requirements including but not limited to building and grading permits, and all applicable fire code requirements.

1. Interior on Single-Family Lot. One ADU and/or one JADU if the unit(s) is:

A. Within the proposed or existing space of a single-family dwelling or an existing accessory structure, plus an additional 150 square feet if required to accommodate ingress and egress;
B. Has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling; and C. Has side and rear yard setbacks sufficient for fire safety as determined by the Ross Valley Fire Department.

D. If a JADU, the unit complies with the requirements of California Government Code section 65852.22 State law.

2. Detached on Single-Family Lot. One newly constructed detached ADU that is up to 800 square feet of floor area, with minimum 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks, in compliance with the height limitations as provided in section 10-6.301(b) of this chapter, on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The ADU may be combined with a JADU located on the same lot.

3. ADUs on Interior of Multifamily Dwelling Existing Multifamily Lot. Multiple ADUs within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with State building standards for dwellings. At least one ADU within an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling and up to 25% of the number of existing permitted multifamily dwelling units rounded down to the nearest whole number shall be allowed.

4. Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lot.

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i. Not more than two detached Multiple ADUs, not to exceed the number specified in clause (ii) or (iii) herein as applicable, located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling in compliance with the height limitations as provided in section 10-6.301(b) of this chapter, and side and rear yard setbacks of no more than 4 feet.
ii. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight (8) detached ADUs. However, the number of ADUs allowable pursuant to this clause shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot. iii. On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two (2) detached ADUs.

B. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than 4 feet, no modification to the existing multifamily dwelling shall be required as a condition of approving the ADU application if the ADU satisfies the requirements of this subparagraph.

5. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. A JADU satisfying the requirements of Government Code section 65852.22, as amended from time to time.
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Article 2. – Procedures and General Requirements.
10-6.201 – Permit Application and Procedures. The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs applications:
a. Application and Review. An application for an ADU permit shall contain such information as reasonably requested by the Town Planning and Building Departments accompanied by the appropriate fee. In addition to the ADU permit, the applicant shall obtain all other required permits including but not limited to a building permit or a grading permit. b. Ministerial Review. A permit application for an ADU and/or a JADU shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a public hearing. The decision shall not be subject to an administrative appeal.
c. Review Timing and Contents. The Town shall approve or deny the application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date of receipt of a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the Town may delay approving or denying the application for the ADU and/or the JADU until the Town approves or denies on the permit application to create the new single-family dwelling; but the application to create the ADU or JADU must be considered without discretionary review or hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the Town has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved. If an application for an ADU or JADU is denied, the Town shall return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. 10-6.202 – General Requirements for ADUs and JADUs. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, the following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved with either an ADU permit pursuant to Section 10-6.103(a) of this chapter or exempt from an ADU permit pursuant to Section 10-6.103(b) of this chapter.
a. Number of Units and Zoning District. One ADU and JADU is allowed on any parcel in a single-family residential or multifamily zoning district with a primary dwelling unit unless otherwise prohibited by local or State law.
b. Owner Occupancy.

1. All ADUs permitted before January 1, 2020 are subject to the owner-occupancy requirement that was in place when the ADU was created.

2. An ADU permitted between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2025 is not subject to any owner-occupancy requirement.

3. All ADUs that are permitted on or after January 1, 2025 require owner-occupancy as a place permanent residence. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

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may reside in the primary dwelling or the JADU.
c. Development Standards.

1. A two-story Attached ADU is not allowed where the primary dwelling unit is only one story.

2. At least fifty (50) percent of the common wall of the Attached ADU shall be attached to the primary dwelling unit.
d. No Separate Conveyance. No ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot), except as otherwise provided in Government Code section 65852.26.
e. No Short Term Rental. An ADU or a JADU shall not be rented for less than thirty consecutive days, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter. f. Density. ADUs and JADUs shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the unit is located, and are a residential use consistent with the Town’s General Plan and zoning designation for the lot.
g. Fees and Utility Connections.

1. Impact Fees. No impact fee is allowed for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet.

For purposes of this subparagraph "impact fee" means a "fee" under California Government Code section 6600(b), except that it also includes fees specified in Government Code section 66477. "Impact fee" does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by a local agency, special district, or water corporation.

Any impact fee required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.

2. Utility Connections and Fees.

A. An ADU shall not be considered by a local agency, special district, or water corporation to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the ADU unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling. For purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a JADU shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.

B. For a unit described in Section 10-6.103(b) of this chapter, a local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the ADU was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.

C. For a unit not described in 10-6.103(b) of this chapter a local agency, special district, or water corporation may require a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Consistent with California Government Code section 66013, the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and 208

Mechanical Officials, upon the water or sewer system. This fee or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service. h. Adequate Services. Proof of the proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal, as well as service availability from any associated electric and gas provider for the lot, must be provided and confirmed by letters of service availability from the appropriate utility service providers for the lot. The property must have existing or future legal access to these utilities.
i. Building and Safety; Nonconformities.

1. All ADUs and JADUs shall comply with all applicable building, fire, safety, and environmental regulations including Title 9 Building Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 8, Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Title 7, Chapter 12, Watercourses unless otherwise provided for in this chapter or as required by State law.

2. An ADU must comply with local building code requirements that apply to detached dwellings, except that the construction of an ADU shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the Town’s Building Code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), unless the Town’s Public Works and Building Director makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to prevent the Town from changing the occupancy code of a space that was unhabitable space or was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use pursuant to this section.

3. The Town shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of approval for an ADU or JADU.

4. The Town shall not deny an application to create an ADU or JADU due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the unit.
j. No Passageways. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or JADU.
k. Fire Sprinklers. The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an ADU if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an ADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in an existing primary dwelling or an existing multifamily dwelling, as applicable.
l. Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units.

1. Notwithstanding any other law, and except as otherwise provided in subdivision in subdivision (2) below, the Town shall not deny an application for an unpermitted ADU that was constructed before January 1, 2018 2020, due to either of the following:

A. The ADU is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code.

B. The ADU does not comply with Government Code section 65852.2 State law or any local ordinance regulating ADUs.
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2. Notwithstanding subdivision (1), the Town may deny an application for an ADU subject to subdivision (1) if the Town makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the structure.

3. The section shall not apply to a building that is deemed substandard pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
m. Detached Garage Demolition. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU shall be reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time. The applicant shall not be required to provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU, unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. n. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an ADU or JADU, a deed restriction shall be recorded against the title of the property in the Marin County Recorder’s office subject to the approval of the Town Attorney as to form and content, containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner and stating that:

1. Except as otherwise provided in California Government Code section 65852.26, the ADU or JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.

2. The ADU or JADU is restricted to the maximum approved size and to other attributes allowed by this chapter.

3. The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.

4. The ADU and/or JADU may be occupied by or rented to a separate household living independently from the occupant(s) of the primary residence; provided, that the terms for separate occupancy of the accessory unit and/or primary unit shall be longer than 30 days.
o. Flood Regulations. An attached or detached ADU located in a designated floodplain shall comply with all applicable floodplain requirements in San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 11. For sites within a Flood Hazard Area on the adopted Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map, the finished floor of an ADU shall be elevated at least one (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation as "new construction" under Title 7, Chapter 11, Protection of Flood Hazard Areas, even if the project would not be considered a “substantial improvement”. The applicant shall submit an Elevation Certificate based on construction drawings with the building permit plans and a final Elevation Certificate shall be required prior to project final.
p. Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Development. Pursuant to the authority granted in Government Code section 65852.21(f) no ADU or JADU shall be permitted on any lot in a single-family zoning district if: 1) an urban lot split has been approved pursuant to Government Code section 66411.7; and 2) a two-unit housing development has been approved for construction pursuant to Government Code section 65852.21. q. Prior conditions not applicable. This chapter supersedes any Town conditions on existing ADUs that comply with this chapter, including owner occupancy or rent control, that were imposed as conditions of approval on ADUs that the Town approved prior to the effective date of this chapter if the conditions would not apply under current regulations. The Planning Director is authorized to void recorded deed restrictions for ADUs that comply with this chapter at the request of a property owner.
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10-6.203 – Violations and Enforcement. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or maintain an ADU or JADU on property within the Town without compliance with this chapter.

The maintenance, ownership, or use of any ADU or JADU unit except as permitted in this chapter shall constitute a nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the Municipal Code, or any other remedy allowed in the Municipal Code and State law. All remedies are cumulative.

Article 3. – Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Standards and Requirements, Objective Standards, Parking, and Exception. 10-6.301 ADU Development Standards and Requirements. Unless exempt from an ADU permit pursuant to Section 10-6.103(b) of this chapter, an ADU must comply with the following objective development standards to receive an ADU permit. a. Zoning Conformance. An ADU shall meet the development standards of the zoning district in which it is located except as modified by this section. b. Height. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, an attached or detached ADU must comply with the following height requirements.

1. A maximum height of 16 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit.

2. A maximum height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Public Resources Code section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, as may be amended from time to time. The Town shall also allow an additional 2 feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

3. A maximum height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.

4. A maximum height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling. An ADU under this section may not exceed 2 stories. c. Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size required for an ADU. d. Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio. The ADU shall comply with the lot coverage and floor area ratio requirements of the underlying zoning district unless otherwise required by this chapter. e. Setbacks.

1. No setbacks shall be required for the following:

A. An existing living area that is converted to an ADU or a portion thereof; B. An existing accessory structure that is converted to an ADU or a portion thereof; or
C. A structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an ADU or to a portion thereof.

2. A setback of no more than 4 feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an ADU that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure 211

constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
f. Maximum and Minimum Unit Size.

1. The maximum floor area square footage for an attached or detached studio or one bedroom ADU is 850 square feet. The maximum floor area square footage for an attached or detached ADU that is more than one bedroom 1000 square feet.

2. The total floor area of an attached or detached ADU not exceed 50% of the existing or proposed primary dwelling. Notwithstanding this provision, an attached or detached ADU must be allowed at least 800 square feet of floor area.

3. The minimum floor area for an attached or detached ADU is 150 square feet, which is the minimum square footage required for an efficiency unit as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1, as may be amended from time to time.

4. An ADU may exceed the maximum sizes provided in this subsection pursuant to section 10-6.305 of this chapter; provided however, the ADU shall not exceed 1200 square feet.
g. Separate Entry, Kitchen and Bathroom. All ADUs shall contain a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom independent of the primary residence.
h. Exception. The Town shall not any requirement for a zoning clearance or separate zoning review or any other minimum or maximum size for an ADU, size based upon a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, or limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, for either attached or detached dwellings that does not permit at least an 800 square ADU with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed in compliance with all other local development standards. 10-6.302 Objective Design Standards. Unless exempt from an ADU permit pursuant to Section 10-6.103(b) of this chapter, an ADU must comply with the following objective standards to receive an ADU permit. Where an application does not meet the objective design standards set forth herein, the application may undergo the standard discretionary design review process as set forth in the San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 15 Design Review. a. Building Design. The materials and colors of the ADU’s exterior walls, roof, windows, and doors shall be of a complimentary material, color, and style the primary dwelling, including roof, eaves, windows, accents, and doors.
b. Landscape Design. Landscaping shall be provided around the ADU, and its location shall ensure defensible space. Fire-resistant and low-water-use plants shall be included in the landscape design. Landscaping shall be included to screen mechanical and structural elements of the ADU, including, but not limited to, foundations, retaining walls, condensers, and transformers.
c. Entrance. The entrance to the ADU shall face towards the interior of the lot and/or away from neighboring development, unless the ADU is directly accessible from an alley, public path, or public street.
d. Windows and Doors. Windows in an ADU that is located less than 10 feet from a rear or side property line shall be clerestory windows or use frosted or obscure glass. Any new door 212

that faces an adjoining residential property located less than 10 feet from a rear or side property line shall either not include windows, or all windows must be made of opaque glass.
e. Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be low wattage, shielded, and directed downward.
f. Skylights. Where visible from off-site locations, skylights shall not have white or light opaque colored exterior lenses.
g. Historical. An ADU that includes exterior alterations or additions to a property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Places or on a local historical register shall not be approved if it may cause an adverse impact to the historical significance of the property.

There shall be no design exception to this requirement. h. Heritage Trees. No heritage tree (as defined in Title 4, Chapter 13 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code) shall be removed in conjunction with the construction of an ADU until a building permit has been issued for the ADU.
10-6.303 – Parking.
a. One (1) parking space is required per ADU unless otherwise provided for in this chapter. b. Parking may be provided through tandem parking on an existing driveway. c. Off-street parking to satisfy parking requirements shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the Town unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas is not feasible based on specific site, regional, topographical, or fire and life safety conditions, which conditions shall include but are not limited to circumstances where parking would impede reasonable emergency and fire access. d. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, it is not required that those off-street parking spaces be replaced. e. Parking Exemptions. An ADU shall be exempt from the parking requirement of this section if the unit is:

1. Located within one-half mile walking distance of a public transit stop.

2. Located within an historic district, as may be designated by the Town Council from time to time;

3. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure;

4. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU;

5. When there is a designated car share vehicle pick up or drop off location (as defined by the California Vehicle Code) located within one block of the ADU;

6. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this paragraph; or

7. The unit is an attached or detached ADU that is up to 800 square feet of floor area, with minimum 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks, in compliance with the height limitations as provided in section 10-6.301(b) of this chapter, on a lot with a 213

proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
10-6.304 JADU Development Standards and Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, JADUs are subject to the following objective standards:
a. Location. A JADU shall be located within an existing or proposed single-family residence. For purposes of this paragraph, enclosed uses within the residence, such as attached garages, are considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence. One JADU is allowed per lot.
b. Unit Size. No JADU unit shall be less than 150 feet or more than 500 square feet in size. The square footage of any shared sanitation facilities with the primary dwelling unit shall not be included in the square footage calculation.
c. Access. The JADU unit shall have a separate exterior entrance from the primary dwelling unit. d. Bathroom Facilities. A JADU unit may include separate bathroom facilities, or it may share such facilities with the primary dwelling unit. If a permitted JADU does not include a separate bathroom, the JADU unit shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the structure, with an interior entry to the main living area. e. Kitchen Facilities. The JADU shall include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include a cooking facility with appliances, and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
f. Parking. No parking is required for a JADU.
g. Entryways. A JADU must include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed or existing single-family residence.
10-6.305 Exceptions. An applicant may request an exceptions to this chapter and receive ADU approval by applying for a conditional use permit. Any exceptions approved pursuant to this section must also comply with all design review standards, if applicable, and shall be reviewed through the standard discretionary process. Any detached ADU approved herein shall not exceed 1200 square feet.

Article 4. – Requirements to Eliminate ADU.
10-6.401 – Intent to Maintain Units. It is the Town's intent to preserve ADUs and discourage the conversion of ADUs for the use of the primary dwelling. To this end, the following are requirements that apply when taking actions that remove elements of an ADU. a. A building permit shall be required to remove the separate entrance or permanent provisions for eating, cooking, and sanitation in an ADU. b. No building permit shall be issued to remove permanent provisions for eating, cooking, and sanitation or the separate entrance for an ADU created by converting or demolishing a garage, carport, or covered parking structure in conjunction with the construction of an a ADU unless either: 1) the project includes restoring the garage for vehicle parking prior to the first inspection on the permit; or 2) the site has the required number of on-site parking spaces as required by the Parking Standards Table, referred to as Table 5A, of the San 214

Anselmo Municipal Code and the spaces comply with all provisions for setbacks, siting, configuration and size.
c. No building permit shall be issued to remove permanent provisions for eating, cooking, and sanitation or the separate entrance for an ADU created with an exception to lot coverage and/or floor area ratio unless the project removes the additional lot coverage and/or floor area granted for the ADU prior to issuance of the permit or a variance is approved. d. No building permit shall be issued to remove permanent provisions for eating, cooking, and sanitation or the separate entrance for an ADU created with side or rear yard setbacks that are less than required under applicable development standards unless the project includes removing the area for the ADU where the setback or a variance was approved. 215
Jan 13, 2025
Town of San Anselmo
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Re: Proposed Amendments to the Town’s Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Dear San Anselmo Town Council,
The California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”) submits this letter as a public comment concerning item 2.1 on the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, an amendment to the Town’s regulations for ADUs and JADUs. This proposed ordinance fails to comply with state law in several ways, and the Town should address these problems before approving the ordinance.

Background
The law gives local governments authority to enact zoning ordinances that implement a variety of development standards on ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66314.) The standards in these local ordinances are limited by state law so as not to overly restrict ADU development. (See id.) Separately from local ADU ordinances, Government Code section 66323 prescribes a narrower set of ADU types that cities have a ministerial duty to approve. “Notwithstanding Sections 66314 to 66322 ... a local agency shall ministerially approve” these types of ADUs. (Id. at subd. (a).) This means that ADUs that satisfy the minimal requirements of section 66323 must be approved regardless of any contrary provisions of the local ADU ordinance. (Ibid.) Local governments may not impose their own standards on such ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b) [“A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a).”].) 360 Grand Ave #323, Oakland 94610
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In addition, ADUs that qualify for the protections of Government Code section 66323, like other ADUs, must be processed by local governments within 60 days of a complete permit application submittal. (Gov. Code, § 66317, subd. (a).) State law also prohibits creating regulations on ADU development not explicitly allowed by state law. Government Code Section 66315 states, “No additional standards, other than those provided in Section 66314, shall be used or imposed, including an owner-occupant requirement, except that a local agency may require that the property may be used for rentals of terms 30 days or longer.”
Impermissible Parking Requirements
Town code section 10-6.303 requires parking for each new ADU, less certain exceptions.

However, as discussed supra, Government Code section 66323 mandates that the Town approve a specific class of ADUs subject only to specified height and setback requirements, notwithstanding any local code requirements to the contrary. This means that the Town cannot subject such ADUs to parking requirements.

Impermissible Owner-Occupancy Requirement
Town code section 10-6.202(b)(3) appears to impose an owner-occupancy requirement on ADUs constructed after January 1, 2025:
“All ADUs that are permitted on or after January 1, 2025 require owner-occupancy as a place permanent residence. [sic] Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.” State law forbids the imposition of owner-occupancy requirements. Government Code Section 66315 states (emphasis added), “No additional standards, other than those provided in Section 66314, shall be used or imposed, including an owner-occupant requirement, except that a local agency may require that the property may be used for rentals of terms 30 days or longer.” CalHDF notes that before 2023, the state ADU law allowed local jurisdictions to require owner occupancy of ADUs constructed after January 1, 2025, but the law was amended by AB 976 to prohibit owner-occupancy requirements indefinitely. The Town should update its understanding of the state ADU law and conform its ADU ordinance to the law’s current requirements.

Out-of-Date Reference
Town code section 10-6.202(d) refers to Government Code section 65852.26. However, this section of code has been moved to Government Code section 66341. 2 of 5
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Impermissible Standards
Town code section 10-6.202(i)(1) imposes the following:

All ADUs and JADUs shall comply with all applicable building, fire, safety, and environmental regulations including Title 9 Building Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 8, Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Title 7, Chapter 12, Watercourses unless otherwise provided for in this chapter or as required by State law.

A search of the Town’s Code reveals that Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention is located in Title 5, Chapter 8, not Title 6, Chapter 8.

More importantly, the Town cannot impose all the various regulations of Title 5, Chapter 8 (Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention) on ADUs that qualify for the protection of Government Code section 66323. The Town must approve such ADUs with a building permit and may not require them to comply with the town’s requirements for a flatwork permit, site design measures, a Stormwater Control Plan, and a Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Plan (O&M Plan). Furthermore, these various measures are overkill for what are inherently very small residential structures.

Impermissible Deed Restriction Requirements
Town code section 10-6.202(n) requires a deed restriction to be placed on the property prior to the issuance of a building permit for an ADU. This is a clear violation of Government Code section 66323, which prohibits any standards not explicitly authorized in that section. Deed restrictions are also not permitted by Government Code section 66315, which forbids standards not listed in section 66314, and it is unclear why the Town would want applicants to go through the trouble of filing such a deed restriction, other than to discourage ADU development by increasing development cost.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) has communicated that such deed restrictions are unlawful. The January 2025 HCD ADU Handbook specifically forbids deed restrictions as a condition of ADU development (see page 22).

Additionally, such deed restrictions imposed on ADUs (or on other accessory structures) are unenforceable. This is due to the absence of horizontal privity between the Town and the applicant. In other words, since the Town does not own the applicant’s property at the time of the application, and does not own a neighboring property to whose benefit the proposed restriction(s) redound, black letter property law bars the restrictions from binding future property owners. (See, e.g., Scaringe v. J. C. C. Enters (1988) 205 Cal.App.3d 1536 [describing the types of privity relationship between covenanting parties that allow enforcement of a deed restriction]; see also Civ. Code §§ 1460 et seq.)
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Impermissible Discretionary Process
Code section 10-6.305. creates a discretionary process for certain ADUs that do not conform to the standards within this chapter. However, state law does not allow any such process.

Government Code section 66316: “An existing accessory dwelling unit ordinance governing the creation of an accessory dwelling unit by a local agency or an accessory dwelling ordinance adopted by a local agency shall provide an approval process that includes only ministerial provisions for the approval of accessory dwelling units and shall not include any discretionary processes ...”
Government code section 66317, subdivision (a): “ A permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing ...” CalHDF understands that the Town may wish to allow ADUs that go beyond what state law and the Town’s local ordinance allows. But if the Town wishes to create a path for approval of certain ADUs , then it should write objective criteria into its code and allow ministerial approval by Town staff. Maintaining an objective, discretionary process for all ADU approvals is crucial for maintaining transparency and predictability in the permitting process – an especially important objective in the ADU context, where most applicants are homeowners unfamiliar with local land use processes and should not be expected to navigate the vagaries of a discretionary process.
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CalHDF appreciates the Town’s effort to implement state law governing ADU construction..

However, the Town should amend its ordinance to ensure that it complies with state law.

CalHDF is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households.

You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org.

Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
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Item #: 3.1

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 3.1
MEETING DATE: 1/14/25
AGENDA TITLE: Live on the Avenue 2024 Recap & Review
FROM: Mattie O’Grady – Community Services Director
Kelley Warner – Community Engagement
Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive and file the summarized information regarding the 2024 Live on the Avenue Town event series.

BACKGROUND
The Live on the Avenue event series closed its fifth year in September 2024. What began many years ago as Friday Picnics on the Plaza, has grown beyond what could have been originally imagined. This grassroots community event is produced by the Town with support from sponsorships.

Tonight, we will be providing an executive summary, including a brief recap of the event specifics and operations, as well as key takeaways and learnings from both the Community Survey and Placer.ai data.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff will return on January 28th to present the proposed 2025 Live on The Avenue event application and budget.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
N/A

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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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Live on The Avenue 2024 Recap Presentation 222
2024 Event
Series
Review &
Survey
Results
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2024 Recap • 26 Evenings of Street Closures • 57 Individual Bands/Entertainers • 6 Youth Bands • 1 Community Parade • 2 Corn Hole Tournaments • 6 California Film Institute Movies (3 Nights) • Chamber of Commerce Car Show • 50th Birthday Celebration of Creek Park • Beatles in the Park (Arts Commission) 2 14-Jan-25 TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
Street Closures 4:30-9:30pm / Music Sets 5:30-8:30pm
Fridays + Saturdays July 5th – September 28th
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2024 Recap
Cont.
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Street Closures 4:30-9:30pm / Music Sets 5:30-8:30pm
Fridays + Saturdays July 5th – September 28th
• Good Fun Stuff Maker Area • Basketball Hoop on Magnolia • Silent Discos • Community Parade • It’s a Vibe Dance parties in Imagination Park
• The Bubbleman • Youth Band Showcase (4 bands
ages 9-17)
• Teen Takeover (3 teen bands) • Co-op Art/Activity Tables • Cornhole Tournaments • Kids Zone - courtesy of Wink Optics, Harvest Wealth Management, STILL, Wee Yogis, Home Studio Yoga, and Ross Valley Dental
• Community Painting with Michael Feldman • Weaving/Looming demo with Meinolf Weaving School Special Town Programming:

Other Special Programming:
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Diversity of Music Selection
Rock & Roll
Pop
Blues
Jazz
Indie
Zydeco
Afro-Psych Rock
World Music
Country
Americana 4 14-Jan-25 TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
Folk
Reggae
World Rock
West African
Dance
Swing
Bluegrass
Afro-Psych Rock
Funk
Solo Electric
Violin
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The Marketing Campaign -
February 2024– Letter distributed to downtown businesses on San Anselmo Avenue; staff walked into each business & emailed (recap of 2023 + 2024 Plan + request for feedback)
February 13, 2024 – Town Council approval meeting with staff May 2024 –Website built out with information including; music line-up, Google calendar, sponsors, and road closure information June 2024
• Posters up & distributed to Merchants
• Banners up at: Town Hall, Hub Shed, Creek Park & ICC
• Rockstar Music Sponsor panels installed at Creek Park stage • Sponsor banners at Creek Park & Town Hall
• Light post banners on San Anselmo Avenue
• Banner over Tunstead Avenue town entrance
• Social media postings (weekly on Instagram(2.2K followers), Facebook (1K followers) & Nextdoor (10K follow w/ 21
neighborhoods)
July-September 2024
• Weekly Friday Live on the Avenue edition newsletter (5,700 subscribers) – includes musical acts, movie nights, special events, road closure and parking info.
• Social media postings (weekly on Instagram, Facebook) • Weekly Recreation email blasts (12,500 subscribers)
• A-frame signs for special events, QR codes to website September 2024 – Community Survey – 300 responses
• Publicized September 15, 2024 – closed Nov 3, 2024
• Town Manager’s weekly newsletter
• Town website - spotlight
• Live on the Avenue website
• Instagram, Nextdoor, Facebook
• Recreation Department email blasts
• A-frame signs at Creek Park and Town Hall with QR code to survey
• Chamber newsletter
Oct/Nov 2024 – Business Community Feedback
• Special edition business newsletter with invitation to merchant/restaurant recap meeting (12 attended)
• Business Survey – 9 responses after multiple email blasts:
• Quarterly business newsletter – September (1400
subscribers)
• Special edition newsletter for Goblin’s BOOtacular –
included survey
• Chamber pushed out emails to email list
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2024 Budget Overview
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Town Contributions: $166,386
Staffing, Restrooms, Good & Clean, Marketing
Fundraising Contributions Total: $75,560
$60,500 – Sponsorships
$11,470 – Friends & Family Donations
$852 – Parade Concessions
$2,738 – Starting Balance from 2023
Chamber estimated Contributions: $1,500
Cookies & Car Show
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2024 Budget Details - Expenses
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Town Scope - Expenses 2024 Total Cost
Description
DPW Staff Cost Subtotal $ 25,760
Set-up & breakdown, staffing during event, weekly prep, and parade staffing
DPW Contract Support Subtotal $ 15,429 Portable restrooms, servicing, Good & Clean MISC Subtotal $ 13,948
Signage, graphic design, website url, and website host
Admin Staff Support $ 22,933
Community Engagement Coordinator staff time (20%)
Rec Staff Support $ 88,316
Rec Manager staff time (50%), parade staffing, p/t staffing TOTAL $ 166,386
Fundraising Scope - Expenses 2024 Total Cost
Description
Starting Balance from 2023 $ 2,737
Music/Bands $ 57,150 All 2024 performances
Misc. $ 4,093
Bank supplies, wire transfer, sponsor recognition,
photography, marketing
Programming $ 6,471
Bubbleman, Good Fun Stuff, Basketball Supplies, Silent
Disco, It's a Vibe Supplies
Parade Day Activities $ 3,888 Concession supplies, inflatables, tot yard, letters TOTAL $ 74,339
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2024 Community
Survey Results
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2024 Community Survey Recap
• 300 community member responses
(86% San Anselmo residents)
• 86% said their overall impression of the
event was “Excellent” or “Very Good”
• 93% indicated they would definitely
return next year
• Most people found out about LOTA
through word of mouth, banners around
Town and the Town Manager’s
newsletter
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The Parade is back!
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More Parade…
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Level of Satisfaction with
Specific Aspects of the Series
Timing of the Music
(5:30 – 8:30pm)
82% loved or liked it (10% neutral)
Street Closures
(4:30 soft, 5:30 – 9:30pm closed)
82% loved or liked it (7% neutral)
Number of Booked Performers
82% were satisfied – loved or liked it
(10% neutral)
Quality of Bands
72% loved or liked for Creek Park
73% loved or liked for Town Hall
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Open-ended Question: Which elements of
the event series did you like the MOST?
74% said - Live Music! – free, variety & quality, two venues 25% - Community Vibe – seeing neighbors, social, family friendly, all ages 23% - Food & beverage - food vendors, parklets, restaurants open 20% - Kid Activities & Area
19% - Street Closure – no vehicles, free to stroll and play 5% - Businesses open late
3% - Movie nights
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Open-ended Question: What if anything
did you DISLIKE about the series? 2024
24% said - Nothing!– love it all, love everything about it, don’t change it 12% - Season is too short – start in June, go longer into Oct, want year-round 8% - Amplified music/DJ in Kid Zone – too chaotic, not appropriate for small kids, competes with live music at Creek Park, appreciate the vibes but it’s too much 7% - Need more food options – more variety, reliable every night, quick, healthy, love the new options, but want more 6% - Kids need more supervision – kids running into people, riding scooters, feels unsafe 6% - Parking – hard to find parking, neighborhoods impacted, congestion 5% - Music – better curation, more variety, more diversity of genres 4% - Kid Zone is difficult to navigate – chaotic, spills over whole street, tough to walk through i
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Open-ended Question: What if anything did you
DISLIKE about the series? 2023 Comparison
25% said
11% said
10% said
7% said
5% said
5% said
4% said
3% said
3% said
Nothing! We loved it.

Need more food options
DJ on the Avenue in Kids Zone
Creek Park Plaza Closed
Season is too short
Kids running wild
Crowded, especially 10th Anniversary IP
Want band volume managed
Bikes riding down the closed Avenue
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When you came to Live on the Avenue –
what did you DO? (check all that apply)
85% - Enjoyed strolling up and down the Ave
77% - Listened to music at Creek Park
75% - Listened to music at Town Hall Plaza
72% - Visited downtown restaurants
68% - Met up with friends and/or family
64% - Visited food/beverage booths on the Avenue
62% - Visited stores that were open
35% - Watched their kids playing on the Ave
20% - Attended the Community Parade
19% - Attended at least one CAFilm Movie Nights
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CAFilm Movie Nights
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Question: How often did you attend Live
on the Avenue festivities?
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Demographic
Information of
Survey
Respondents
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Question: Which town/city do you reside?
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Age of the Survey Respondent
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2024 Local Business Feedback • Unfortunately, only 9 businesses responded to the survey (30 is
statistically significant)
• Held meeting in October (inviting
all local businesses) to share the
Community Survey & PlacerAI
results and have a recap
conversation(former Mayor Burke
attended) – 12 business
representatives attended
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Business Meeting Feedback:
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New Permitting Process for Avenue vendors:
• The process worked great and was very smooth
• Liked that it is restricted to San Anselmo based businesses (must have SA business license)
• Still need to discuss non-town additional music programming. Are others allowed to have their own productions within Live On The Avenue?
Fundraising
• Consider having a fundraising tent on the Avenue to sell LOTA swag and consider handing out coupons for local businesses
Safety & Organization
• It was a clean and well-organized year
• Fewer bike issues (new signs) and no real e-bike issues • CMPD was on site daily for the street closures, which limited issues Series Length
• There seems to be a divide between adding back in June and limiting the series to one day per week. All attendees agreed to rule out October. • Consider only closing the streets one night per week, but have bands both nights Overall
• Discussed what might be right for the businesses vs right for the whole community • Discussed the need for adult programming
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Placer.ai Data
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Utilization of Placer AI Data – 2024 Metrics
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Fridays + Saturdays from 4:00-9:00pm
500-700 San Anselmo Avenue (includes parks)
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Utilization of Placer AI Data – 2024 Metrics
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Fridays + Saturdays from 4:00-9:00pm
500-700 San Anselmo Avenue (includes parks)
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Utilization of Placer AI Data – 2024 Metrics
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Fridays + Saturdays from 4:00-9:00pm
500-700 San Anselmo Avenue (includes parks)
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Utilization of Placer AI Data – 2024 Metrics
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Fridays + Saturdays from 4:00-9:00pm
500-700 San Anselmo Avenue (includes parks)
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Placer AI Data – Metrics Comparison by Year
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Fridays + Saturdays
from 4:00-9:00pm
500-700 San
Anselmo Avenue (includes parks)
July 1st – Sept 28th
2022 2023 2024 2022-2024
July August September
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Building on Success
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Building on
Success
• New signage – banners, traffic calming signs, bike calming signs • Public Works Crew member onsite all 26
nights
• Increased bike parking with new racks
• Piloted the extension to Woodland Avenue
• Offered folding chairs at music venues to
make the event more age & disability friendly
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Operational
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Building on
Success
• CALFilm partnership – added another Movie
night for a total of 3 double feature nights (6
movies)
• Reintroduced the Community Parade – first
since 2019
• Piloted new offerings: silent disco, It’s a Vibe
DJ in Imagination Park
• Added a basketball hoop on Magnolia Ave. • Worked with new activity vendors: Good Fun Stuff and the Co-op
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Programmatic
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Building on
Success
• Created new permitting process for:
• San Anselmo based food/restaurant vendors
• Community vendors
• Programmatic vendors
• Friends and Family donation program grew
• Garnered support from returning and new
sponsors
• Prohibited commercial sales of goods
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Promotional
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2024
Learnings
• Community Survey confirms majority satisfaction of
street closure timing 4:30-9:30pm and music timing from 5:30-8:30pm • The format has proven to be successful; continue
making little changes year to year
• As we look forward it is necessary to continue making car, bike, and pedestrian safety a top priority
• Series will need continual funding and support from
both the Town and private sponsorships
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2024
Learnings
Continued
• Series will continue to need a dedicated staff
member to the produce the event as well as dedicated staff onsite during the event • Further exploration of creative funding alternatives
• It is a delicate balance between the needs of the
residents and the needs of the business community
• Continue expanding the Friends & Family program
• The addition of the permitting process was critical for curated programming and safety
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Gratitude & Appreciation to our 2024
Sponsors!
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Gratitude & Appreciation to our 2024
Friends & Family Donors!
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Hometown Heroes
$1,000+
• The Hermans
Family
• The ALLENHUGHES Family
• Ann Gagliardi &
Forrest Koenig
• Elizabeth & Adria
Losa
Local Legends
$500-$999
• Kathy & Jeff Lovold
• Matson Family +Charlie
• The Olsson Family
• Matt, Jess, Harper &
Jonah White
• Young Perlman Family
• Patty Blum & Harry
Chotiner
• The Laidlaw Family
Music Makers
$250-$499
• The Clayton Family
• Tom & Teresa
• Forrest Family
• The Swaroop-Mathi
Family
• The Flynn Family
• Tzur Family
• The Timmins Family
• The Baldassari Family
• The Crain Family
• Caitlin & Lauren
• Oliver Anki!
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Questions?
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Item #: 3.2

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 3.2
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2024
AGENDA TITLE: Consider making appointments to the Historical Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Administration, Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For the Council to consider reappointing:
(4) incumbents to the Historical Commission
and to consider appointing:
(1) Voting member to the Historical Commission and
(2) Voting members to the Parks and Recreation Commission

DISCUSSION

1. Historical Commission
The Historical Commission has a membership consisting of nine (9) members appointed by the Town Council to serve four-year terms and one youth commissioner to serve a one year term. Current membership is as follows:

Name
Appointing
Authority Term Term Expiration
David Lillevand Town Council Expired September 2024
Richard Miner Town Council Expired September 2024
Judy Coy Town Council Expired September 2024
Elizabeth
Anderson
Town Council
Expired September 2024
Carol Acquaviva Town Council Current September 2025
Alan Cascio Town Council Current September 2026
Anton Sousa Town Council Current December 2027
Andrea Pearce Town Council Current December 2027
Landon
Sanchez*
Historical
Commission Current June 2025
Vacancy
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Item #: 3.2
*Youth Commissioner
There are 5 seats available.

On May 9, 2023 the Council directed staff to exclude incumbent interviews if incumbents had no competition for a seat. The Historical Commission currently has five open seats and a total of five applicants.

The Council may consider making (5) appointments to the Historical Commission from the below list of applicants or direct staff to continue recruitment and schedule interviews.

List of Historical Commission applicants:

David Lillevand- incumbent
Richard Miner- incumbent
Judy Coy- incumbent
Elizabeth Anderson- incumbent
Marcie Miller - interviewed earlier today

2. Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission has a membership consisting of seven members appointed by the Town Council to serve four-year terms and up to two youth commissioners to serve one year. Current membership is as follows:

Name
Appointing
Authority Term Term Expiration
Ryan Lafrenz Town Council Expired July 2024
Ivy Tzur Town Council Current March 2027
Rod Kerr Town Council Current April 2028
Patrick Stallone Town Council Current April 2028
Dermot Corr Town Council Current April 2028
Cat Austin Town Council Current July 2026
Carolyn Morris*
Parks and
Recreation Current June 2025
Arlo Maury*
Parks and
Recreation Current June 2025
Vacancy
*Youth Commissioners
There are 2 seats available.
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Item #: 3.2
The Council may consider making (2) appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the below list of applicants or direct staff to continue recruitment and schedule interviews.

List of applicants:

Ryan Lafrenz- incumbent
Serge Ndjemba- interviewed earlier today
Nate (Charles) Marsh- interviewed earlier today

FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the Town to approve this item.

CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed appointment is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity that has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res.

Code § 21065).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- David Lillevand- Historical Commission- Application no Resume Attachment 2- Richard Miner- Historical Commission- Application no Resume Attachment 3- Judy Coy- Historical Commission- Application no Resume Attachment 4- Elizabeth Anderson- Historical Commission- Application no Resume Attachment 5- Marcie Miller- Historical Commission- Application w/Resume Attachment 6- Ryan Lafrenz- Parks & Recreation- Application w/Resume Attachment 7- Serge Ndjemba- Parks & Recreation- Application no Resume Attachment 8- Nate (Charles) Marsh- Parks & Recreation- Application no Resume Attachment 9- May 9, 2023 Staff Report- Interview and Appointment Processes for BCCs 263
Submit Date: Oct 10, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Town of San Anselmo, CA
Application for Appointment to a San Anselmo Board/Commission/Committee Profile
Question applies to multiple boards
If you are interested in applying for a Youth Commissioner opportunity, please click here. You will not need to fill out the below form to be considered for a Youth Commissioner position.

Occupation
Attorney
Employer's Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Historical Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
16 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
18 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Brandon Duisenberg - 415 454 5554 Jeff Thornton - 415 686 6054 Courtney Lillevand - 412 233 3946
Education Level Achieved *
Doctorate/PhD
David E Lillevand
David E Lillevand
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Upload a Resume
You may attach other documentation which you
believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

I have served on the Historical Commission for the prior 4 years.

Reasons for this appointment:

I enjoy and support the efforts of the Historical Commission What are your qualifications for this appointment?
Prior service on the Historical Commission
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
Reaching out to create public interest in the rich history of San Anselmo LinkedIn Profile
David E Lillevand
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

David Lillevand
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David E Lillevand
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Submit Date: Sep 12, 2024
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Initial
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Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
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Occupation
Retired
Employer's Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Historical Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
53 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
60 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Judy Coy Antone Sousa Liz Anderson
Education Level Achieved *
College/University Degree
Richard Miner
Richard Miner
267
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selection process.

Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

Historical Commission for many years
Reasons for this appointment:

To continue on going projects.

What are your qualifications for this appointment?
20 years of experience
Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
Preserving San Anselmo's history. Collecting and preserving oral histories LinkedIn Profile
Richard Miner
268
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Dick Miner
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Richard Miner
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Submit Date: Sep 12, 2024
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Initial
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Occupation
Retired
Employer's Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Historical Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
43 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
69 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Dick Miner 415-454-4954 Sharon Bluhm 310-245-9635 Phyllis Wright 415-453-2362 Education Level Achieved *
College/University Degree
Judy Coy
Judy Coy
270
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Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

I have served on the Historical Commission for over 20 years. Also many years as the chairperson.

Reasons for this appointment:

Even though I have recently moved to San Rafael after living in San Anselmo for 43 years, I would like to continue my work with the commission and contribute to the San Anselmo community. I have the time, the interest and the knowledge to make a significant contribution.

What are your qualifications for this appointment?
I have researched many aspects of San Anselmo’s history, its neighborhoods, architecture, people and events, and have published my findings in book, newsletter or web format. I have some expertise in archival preservation, storage of materials, and museum collections management. Over the years, I have curated numerous exhibits for the Historical Museum.

Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
I do not believe that the commission faces any important issues at this time. Members work well together, and we seem to get things done.

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Judy Coy
271
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believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Judy Coy
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Judy Coy
272
Submit Date: Oct 08, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
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Occupation
Director of Ops
Employer's Address
The Walt Disney Family Museum 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Historical Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
23 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
23 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

John Anderson 415-706-5047 Judy Coy 415-246-0430 Carol Acquaviva 415-250-7375 Education Level Achieved *
College/University Degree
Elizabeth P Anderson
Elizabeth P Anderson
273
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believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

I've served as the secretary on the historical commission for many years Reasons for this appointment:

They need a secretary?
What are your qualifications for this appointment?
Past experience on the historical commission and current employment at a museum Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
Continuity
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Elizabeth P Anderson
274
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Elizabeth Anderson
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Elizabeth P Anderson
275
Submit Date: Aug 05, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Town of San Anselmo, CA
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Occupation
Director Programs & Education
Employer's Address
Marin History Museum 1125 B St San Rafael, CA 94901
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Historical Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
10 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
58 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Kaufman, Michelle 415 533 5858 Gordon, Carol 415 444 6311 Hanna, Nadine 415 827 1205 Education Level Achieved *
College/University Degree
Marcie Miller
Marcie Miller
276
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You may attach other documentation which you
believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:
12 Years member Elks Lodge, with responsible Volunteer responsibilities Participates with Marin Archival Committee
Reasons for this appointment:

Interest in Historical Organizations
What are your qualifications for this appointment?
15 years' experience with the Marin History Museum, every aspect of operations Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
Transparency & Availability
LinkedIn Profile
Resume_Brief_MM_8_2024.docx
Marcie Miller
277
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Marcie Miller
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Marcie Miller
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Marcie Miller
Objective : To participate with a local Historical Society I have a passion for telling the stories of people and places in Marin County through wellresearched lectures and docent-led walking tours. Some of those include:
 Mt. Olivet Cemetery Walking tour
 San Rafael B Street Walking Tour
 Downtown Fairfax Walking Tour
 Boyd Gate House Tour
Education
Brookside Elementary
Hidden Valley Middle School
Sir Francis Drake High School, Graduated 1971
UCSD Extension – Graduated in 1986
Experience
35 years in Allied Health Care, HMO Health Insurance Administrator, Marin County 2008 to current Marin History Museum
 Volunteer Docent
 Museum Operations Manager
 Program Director
 Elementary Education Director
Background
My family relocated to San Anselmo, Marin County in 1966. After attending Elementary, Middle and High School in San Anselmo, I graduated from U.C. San Diego. Returning to Marin County, I made a career in Health Insurance Administration. After working for 35 years, I found I had a passion for local Marin History in my retirement. This led to volunteering with the Marin History Museum, and I eventually accepted the staff position of Program Director. For the past 16 years, I have had the opportunity to share stories about the people and places of Marin County through lectures and walking tours and third grade education.  Resident of San Anselmo and Fairfax for 58 years
 16 years with the Marin History Museum
 Passion for sharing stories of the People and Places of Marin County through Lectures and Walking Tours
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Submit Date: Sep 16, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Town of San Anselmo, CA
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Occupation
Business Owner
Employer's Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
11 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
12 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Anderson, Jessica - 415.613.7071 Anderson, Judy - 415.342.6877 Altman, Nancy - 415.806.0359
Ryan R Lafrenz
Ryan R Lafrenz
280
Education Level Achieved *
High School Diploma or GED
College/University Degree
Master's Degree
Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

Board Member / Nicholas School of the Environment Representative - NorCal Chapter Duke University Jan 2004 - Jun 2020 Board Member - National Alumni Board University of Portland Jun 2009 - Jun 2015 Board Member / Secretary - North Bay Chapter Trout Unlimited Jan 2009 - Jun 2015 Parks & Recreation Commission Town of San Anselmo Apr 2017 - Present Reasons for this appointment:

As you'll see in my qualifications statement below, I look forward to broadening my efforts in preserving, maintaining and expanding our parks and open spaces. I have found significant satisfaction in supporting the Town of San Anselmo and look forward to continuing into the future.

What are your qualifications for this appointment?
As a current member of San Anselmo's Parks & Recreation Commission, I think I am uniquely qualified to help with San Anselmo's parks and programs. I have served on this Commission since April 2017 and look forward to continuing my efforts in supporting our Town's unique and varied parks and programming. I have been passionate about the outdoors and environmental pursuits virtually all of my life and strive to foster those feelings in others.

This passion has led me down a career path of environmental consulting all over the Bay Area and later informed the ethos of the two manufacturing and retail businesses that I currently operate (organic baby clothing made in San Francisco and retail business supporting American-made products). Having two children in a local middle school has further cemented my desire to help preserve, maintain and grow our available parks and youth recreational programming. Our family is a group of avid walkers, hikers, athletes and bicyclists who truly appreciate what all our parks have to offer - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Ryan R Lafrenz
281
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believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
The current conditions (physical) at Memorial Park and youth programming.

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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Ryan Lafrenz
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Ryan_Lafrenz_Resume_2022_P_R.pdf
Ryan R Lafrenz
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• Optimized client opportunity through online CRM database – coordinated company marketing efforts through email campaigns, webinars, conferences, advertisements and company collateral Associate Scientist / Consultant 2006 – 2007
CH2M Hill, Oakland, CA
• Served as Scientist / Ecologist / Task Manager / Interim Biologist for California Department of Transportation • Completed and delivered and completed habitat assessments, floral and faunal surveys (including State and Federally listed species), tree surveys, wetland delineations, USACE Section 404 permitting, San Francisco RWQCB permitting and CEQA document preparation
• Coordinated client and subcontractor relationships through successful task scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, staffing, negotiation, completion and deliverables
Environmental Analyst / Consultant 2004 – 2006
EDAW, INC. (acquired by AECOM in 2005), San Francisco, CA • Served as deputy Project Manager / Scientist / Ecologist / Forester / Fisheries Specialist for Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Hanson Aggregates and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power System
• Completed renewable energy site assessment, habitat assessments, floral and faunal surveys, invasive species surveys, tree surveys, fish surveys, wetland delineations, USACE Section 404 permitting, San Francisco RWQCB permitting, and CEQA/NEPA document preparation
• Coordinated client and subcontractor relationships through successful task scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, staffing, negotiation completion and deliverables
Senior Staff Scientist / Consultant 2001 – 2004
LFR Levine Fricke (acquired by ARCADIS in 2008), Emeryville, CA • Served as Field Scientist / Biologist / Remediation Specialist / Construction Monitor / Health & Safety Auditor for numerous California / Washington regulatory agencies and private corporations • Completed Phase I / II ESA activities, UST monitoring , marsh / riparian sampling and habitat restoration, ecological and human health risk assessments, habitat assessments, floral and faunal surveys (including state and federally-listed species), wetland delineations, geospatial surveying, agrochemical drinking water monitoring, air sampling, soil and groundwater investigations / remediation activities, minor O&M of groundwater treatment systems, cost estimation, construction and remediation oversight, EH&S site audits (asbestos/mold), USACE Section 404 permitting, San Francisco RWQCB permitting, and CEQA/NEPA document preparation • Coordinated client and subcontractor relationships through successful task scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, agency negotiation completion and deliverables
Skills
Business Development Team Leadership Corporate Sustainability Strategic Planning Data / Risk Analysis Company / Product Launch Account Development / Management Retail Design / Development Brand Strategy / Positioning Strategic Sales / Marketing / e-Commerce Sourcing / Manufacturing Program Management Client / Stakeholder Relations Multi-dimensional Thinking Collaborative Communication Education
Master of Environmental Management (Resource Ecology / Forestry), Duke University, Durham, NC May 2001 Bachelor of Science (Biology / Chemistry), University of Portland, Portland, OR May 1999 Volunteer Experience
Commissioner, Town of San Anselmo Parks & Recreation Commission 2017 – Present Board Member, Duke Club of Northern California 2004 – 2020 Board Member, San Anselmo Preschool 2015 – 2018
Board Member / Secretary, Golden Gate Trout Unlimited 2009 – 2015 Board Member, University of Portland National Alumni Board 2009 – 2015 Certifications / Professional Affiliations
Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), IPEP
SFMADE, San Francisco Made, Certified Local Manufacturing Organization 284
Submit Date: Dec 11, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
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Town of San Anselmo, CA
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Occupation
Head of School
Employer's Address
53 Woodland Ave, #8, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
16 month
Number of years as a resident in Marin?
16 month
Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

April Philips: 415-465-2603 Maja Loncar: 301-526-8403 Andrej Loncar: 240-893-4040 Education Level Achieved *
College/University Degree
Serge P Ndjemba
Serge P Ndjemba
285
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believe would be helpful to the Council in its
selection process.

Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

I worked with the San Francisco department of Elections as volunteer and inspector.

Reasons for this appointment:

I have a strong interest in the city as we offer French summer camps and courses for adults.

What are your qualifications for this appointment?
I'm an educator.

Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
Serving the general public. - Increase the visibility - Offer more programs - Partner with business or local organizations
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Serge P Ndjemba
286
Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:
serge ndjemba
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Serge P Ndjemba
287
Submit Date: Nov 09, 2024
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
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Occupation
Contractor
Employer's Address
84 Monterey Avenue San Anselmo CA 94960
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: For Review
Number of years as resident of San Anselmo?
4 Number of years as a resident in Marin?
10 Name and phone numbers of three San Anselmo residents who can be contacted for referral information about me:

Kent Matson 415-370-5513 Adam Wise 415-297-9473 Victoria George 415-747-6948 Education Level Achieved *
Associate's Degree
Charles N Marsh
Charles N Marsh
288
Interests & Experiences
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.

Yes 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.

Yes No
List briefly, previous experience serving the public office, and/or civic commissions, boards, or committees:

I have no experience serving on any public board but have volunteered on many public projects both in San Anselmo and other cities both in and outside California.

Reasons for this appointment:

My wife and I moved to San Anselmo in the spring of 2022 looking for a kid-friendly location to raise our son. When we found our home in San Anselmo, I feel we stumbled upon what might be the most kid-friendly location in all of the Bay Area. This inspired me to get involved with local volunteer projects including the Memorial park playground refurbish and the rebuild of the Memorial Park skate park. Having the opportunity to be more formally involved with the Parks and Rec Commission would be an honor.

What are your qualifications for this appointment?
Being a Contractor in San Anselmo, while also volunteering on projects in the community, has given me the opportunity to get to know many of the public works staff and city officials.

This has given me a uniquely informed perspective on budgeting and building practices as I manage and complete my own projects, while advising neighbors and friends on their own.

I've also been a skateboarder and mountain biker most of my life, along with many other outdoor activities, and feel that I can relate to what youth and adults hope to see in this city.

My father in law is disabled and does a lot of disability rights work and this has also given me a perspective around equal access that I think would benefit city decision-making.

Briefly, what do you consider to be the most important, one or two current issues facing this Board/Commission/Committee?
The two most important issues to me would be bicycle access to Sorich ridge fire roads from the end of San Francisco Blvd. and the rebuilding of Memorial park tennis courts, basketball court, skatepark, snack shack and restroom facility. The southwest side of memorial park is also need of an upgrade and I would love to help with bringing this to fruition.

Charles N Marsh
289
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I understand that I and all other applicants will be personally interviewed by the Town Council (or the entity overseeing the Steering and Short Term Committees) 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.

I Agree
E-Signature:

Charles N Marsh
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.

Charles N Marsh
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Item #: 2.4

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.4
MEETING DATE: May 9, 2023
AGENDA TITLE: That the Town Council consider options related to the interview and appointment processes for Town
Boards, Committees and Commissions and provide
direction to staff.

FROM: David Donery, Town Manager
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council consider options related to the interview and appointment processes for Town Boards, Committees and Commissions and provide direction to staff.

BACKGROUND
Historically, the Town Council interviews applicants and incumbents for the various Town’s boards, committees and commissions before the Town Council regular meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Staff schedules and confirms a ten-minute appointment for each one of the applicants and/or incumbents. The Council then proceeds with the interview and makes appointments either through a consent or business item.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
During the regular meeting of January 24, 2023, the Council requested that staff bring options designed to streamline the interview process. Staff has compiled several options for Council consideration:

Option 1: Continue to interview applicants and incumbents before each Council meeting starting no earlier than 6PM as needed.

Option 2: Conduct interviews before one of the monthly meetings (second or fourth Tuesday) each month as needed.
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Option 3: Schedule a separate Special Meeting once a month dedicated only to interviews and make appointments at the dedicated Special Meeting.

Option 4: Schedule all interviews and appointments to a quarterly Special Meeting dedicated solely to this process.

Alternate consideration:

The Town Council may choose to not interview incumbents if there is no competition for a seat. This would reduce the number of interviews by up to 40%. If there are more candidates, including incumbents, than there are available seats, incumbents would be interviewed along with other applicants.

It has been stated in past conversations regarding whether or not to interview incumbents that the council appreciated the chance to hear what is happening at the committee level during these interviews. Staff believes that the development of the BCC action plans will be useful in providing this information on an annual basis,

FISCAL IMPACT
The discussion of this item has not fiscal impact on the town.

CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Adopting a format for Council to continue interviews and appointments for boards and commission is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it does not involve an activity that has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res.

Code § 21065).

CONCLUSION
Staff seeks guidance on whether or not to change the current practice and if change is desired, which option is preferred. Staff also seeks guidance on whether or not to incorporate the alternate consideration of deferring incumbent interviews when no competition exists for a seat.

ATTACHMENTS
None
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Item #: 2.6

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 3.3
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025
AGENDA TITLE: Review the list of Town Council committee assignments and make appointments for 2025
FROM: Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For the Town Council review the list of Council committee assignments and make appointments for 2025

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/ANALYSIS
The following is a list of committee assignments and their vacancies for your review and appointments:

Committee
Name
Meeting
Day &
Time
How
Often
Purpose &
Budget Council
member
Council
member
Alternate

1. Infrastructure
and Fiscal
Monitoring
Committee
(formerly
Financial
Advisory/Capi
tal Programs)
Thursday
6:30pm Quarterly
Ensure town
finances are
open/transparent
Vacant Kullaway
N/A
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2. Chamber
of Commerce
Third
Tuesday
Mornings
Monthly
Promote economic
growth of the
community by
connecting local
businesses, sharing
resources, and
addressing
economic
challenges
Burke N/A N/A

3. Economic
Development
Committee
Second
Tuesday
8:45 am
Quarterly
Encourage
economic
development in San
Anselmo
Vacant Kullaway N/A

4. Flood
Committee
Wednesday/
Thursday
6:30pm/7:00
pm
As needed
Ensure flooding
issues in San
Anselmo are
addressed
Burke Burdo N/A

5. Racial
Equity
Committee
First
Tuesday
6:30pm
Monthly
Address racial
equity and social
justice issues and
ensure Town
policies are
equitably enforced
Vacant Burdo Vacant

6. Reimagine
Creek Park
Community
Advisory
Committee
September
Between
5:30pm7:00pm
As needed
Negotiate
reopening of plaza
and determine
plans for future
Vacant Burke Burdo

7. Climate
Action
Commission
Fourth
Monday
7:00 pm
Quarterly
Support adaptation
planning and
promote strategies
to cope with the
impacts of climate
change Vacant Vacant N/A

8. Memorial
Park Master
Plan &
Review
Committee
As Needed As
Needed
To assist with and
provide
opportunities for the
community to
participate in the
review process for
the southside of the
park, the
Commission
recommends
assembling a
Memorial Park
Master Plan Review
Committee
(MPMPRC). The
Committee would
Burke Burdo N/A
294
Item #: 2.6
consist of two
Councilmembers,
two Parks &
Recreation
Commissioners,
the Director of
Public Works, the
Assistant Public
Works Director, the
Director of
Community
Services, and the
Recreation Senior
Supervisor. The
committee would
consist of 8
members who
would ensure
opportunities for the
greater community
to become aware of
and involved in the
review process.

The review process
will include a
community survey
and public
meetings designed
to engage the
community to
determine desired
existing and
potential uses of
the southside of the
park
County/Regional Committees:

9. ABAG
General
Assembly
Varied Semiannually
Strengthen
cooperation and
collaboration
across local
governments
Budget:
$3,334,592 [1]
Burdo N/A Vacant

10. CDBG
Upper Ross
Valley
App. 4 times
a year
Evenings on
Zoom
scheduled
per poll
Semiannually
Decide Community
Development Block
Grant funding for
local projects
Budget: $135-2.5
Mill Annually [2]
Vacant N/A N/A

11. Central
Marin Police
Authority
Second
Thursday
6:00pm
Quarterly
Administration and
oversight of the
CMPA
Budget:
$14,888,412 [3]
Kullaway Burdo Vacant

12. Flood Varied 1-2 Reduce Burdo N/A Kullaway
295
Item #: 2.6
Control
District Zone 9
6:30 pm times/year
as needed
frequency/severity
of flooding in Ross
Valley Watershed
Budget:
$8,491,982 [4]

13. League of
California
Cities, North
Bay
Mostly
Social Quarterly
Promote
cooperative
advocacy through
exchange of ideas
and information
Budget: [5]
Burdo N/A Vacant

14. MCCMC
Climate
Action
Committee
Policy body to guide
work done countywide on climate
change
Budget: [6]
Vacant N/A Kullaway

15. MCCMC
Disaster
Preparedness
Committee
As Needed As
Needed
Assess disaster
preparedness
activities and
programs and
coordinate best
practices between
jurisdictions
Budget: [7]
Burdo N/A Vacant

16. MCCMC
Homeless
Committee
As Needed As
Needed
Reduce issues
around
homelessness
Budget: [8]
Burdo N/A N/A

17. MCCMC
Legislative
Committee
Fourth
Monday
8:00 am
Monthly
Discuss pending
federal and state
legislation affecting
cities and make
recommendations
on actions to be
taken
Budget: [9]
Kullaway N/A Burdo

18. Marin
Clean Energy
Authority
(Form 700)
First
Thursday
7:00 pm
Monthly
Promote an
equitable, clean,
affordable, and
reliable energy
economy
Budget:
$656,370,000 [10]
Vacant N/A Kullaway

19. Marin
Emergency
Radio
Authority
(MERA)
(Form 700)
Fourth
Wednesday
3:30 pm
Monthly
Oversight of the
operation of the
MERA radio system
Budget:
$2,769,401 [11]
Burdo N/A
1st: Condry 2nd: Donery

20. Marin
Wildfire
Prevention
Authority
(Form 700)
Third
Thursday
3:00 pm
Monthly
Coordinate wildfire
preparation and
adaptation to limit
loss of life and
property damage,
while protecting
environmental
Vacant Burdo N/A
296
Item #: 2.6
diversity
Budget:
$19,896,878 [12]

21. Refuse &
Recycling
Subcommittee
Negotiate refuse
contract(s) with
Marin Sanitary
Service and
address
refuse/recycling
issues
Budget: [13]
Burdo Burke N/A

22. Ross
Valley Fire
Board (Form
700)
Second
Wednesday
6:30 pm
Monthly
Oversee and
management and
operations of Ross
Valley fire
department
Budget:
$13,616,107 [14]
Vacant Burdo 1st Vacant
2nd Burke

23. Ross
Valley School
District
Tuesdays
7:00pm
1-2 times
per month
Oversee
educational affairs
and policies of
Ross Valley
schools
Budget:
$25,821,372 [15]
Burke
(Liaison) N/A N/A

24. Ross
Valley Yellow
Bus JEPA
Varied
Between
5:30 and
6:00pm
As
Needed
Provide enhanced
public oversight
and transparency
regarding schoolrelated traffic relief
in Ross Valley
through policy
guidance and
advice to Marin
Transit
Budget:
$1,227,840 [16]
Burdo N/A Vacant
Staff: Donery

25. Safe
Routes to
Schools
10:00 am Monthly
Identify safety
issues and develop
plans to address
issues, including
infrastructure and
enforcement
strategies
Budget: [17]
Burke N/A Vacant

26. Transportation
Authority of
Marin (TAM)
(Form 700)
Fourth
Thursday
6:00 pm
Board of
Commissioners
Monthly
Address Marin’s
transportation
needs
Budget:
$50,279,477 [19]
Vacant N/A Burke

FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact.
297
Item #: 2.6

CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Assigning committee assignments and making appointments 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).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Town Council Current Appointments and Vacant Seats Attachment 2- Table of 2024 Town Council Committee Appointments 298
*Meeting Schedule: Meeting dates and times are provided as a general guide and may be subject to change or cancellation. For the most current information, please check with individual committees. **Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests): Per California State law, some boards and commissions members must file Form 700 to disclose financial interests and potential conflicts of interest that may impact decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability to help prevent corruption. Filings are required upon appointment, annually, and upon leaving office.

Town of San Anselmo
2025 Town Council Committee Appointments & Vacant Seats Town Committee/Entity Liaisons
# Committee Name Meeting Schedule* Frequency Purpose Appointee Service Duration Appointee Service Duration Alternate Service Duration 1 INFRASTRUCTURE &

FISCAL MONITORING

COMMITTEE (IFMC)
3rd Thursday
6:30 PM
Quarterly -
Jan, Apr,
Sep, Nov
Ensure town finances are open and transparent VACANT Kullaway Jan 2023 N/A N/A 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3rd Tuesday
Mornings Monthly
Promote economic growth of the community by connecting
local business, sharing resources, and addressing economic challenges
Burke Jun 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE (EDC)
2nd Tuesday
8:45 AM Quarterly
Promotes and implements strategies to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and improve the overall prosperity in San Anselmo
VACANT Kullaway Jan 2023 N/A N/A
4 FLOOD COMMITTEE Typically Wednesday
6:30 PM As needed Ensure flooding issues in San Anselmo are addressed Burke Feb 2022 Burdo Feb 2022 N/A N/A 5 RACIAL EQUITY

COMMITTEE
1st Tuesday
6:30 PM Monthly Address racial equity and social justice issues and ensure Town policies are equitably enforced VACANT Burdo Jan 2021 VACANT 6 REIMAGINE CREEK PARK

COMMUNITY ADVISORY

COMMITTEE
TBD As needed Negotiate reopening of plaza and determine plans for future VACANT Burke Jan 2021 Burdo Jan 2021 7 CLIMATE ACTION

COMMISSION (CAC)
4th Monday
7:00 PM
Quarterly -
Mar, Jun,
Sep, Dec
Support adaptation planning and promote strategies to cope with the impacts of climate change VACANT VACANT N/A N/A 8 MEMORIAL PARK MASTER

PLAN & REVIEW

COMMITTEE
Newly formed

TBD TBD
Promotes awareness and provides opportunities for the
community to participate in the review process for Memorial Park through surveys and public meetings. Community
engagement will help determine the desired existing and potential uses of the south side of the park.

Burke Jan 2021 Burdo Jan 2021 N/A N/A
299
*Meeting Schedule: Meeting dates and times are provided as a general guide and may be subject to change or cancellation. For the most current information, please check with individual committees. **Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests): Per California State law, some boards and commissions members must file Form 700 to disclose financial interests and potential conflicts of interest that may impact decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability to help prevent corruption. Filings are required upon appointment, annually, and upon leaving office.

County/Regional Committees
# Committee Name Meeting Schedule* Frequency Purpose & Budget Appointee Service Duration Appointee Service Duration Alternate Service Duration 9 ABAG GENERAL ASSEMBLY Friday, June 20
8:00 AM
At least once per
year
Strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local
governments
Budget (FY24-25): $3,755,158 [1]
Burdo Feb 2020 N/A N/A Kullaway Feb 2024
10 CDBG UPPER

ROSS VALLEY
Evenings on Zoom
scheduled per poll
Approx. 4 times
annually
Decide Community Development Block Grant funding for
local projects
Budget (FY24-26): $1,630,142 total [2]

VACANT N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 CENTRAL MARIN POLICE

AUTHORITY (CMPA)

POLICE COUNCIL
Form 700 Required**
2nd Thursday
6:00 PM
Quarterly – Feb,
May,
Aug, Nov
Administration and oversight of the CMPA
Budget (FY24-25): $14,719,527 [3] Kullaway Jan 2023 Burdo Since 2023 VACANT 12 FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT ZONE 9
Varied
6:30 PM
1-2 times
annually,
as needed
Reduce frequency/severity of flooding in Ross Valley
Watershed
Budget (FY23-24): $2,991,982 [4]
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023
13 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES, NORTH BAY Mostly Social Quarterly
Promote cooperative advocacy through exchange of ideas
and information
Budget: Not available
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A VACANT
14 MCCMC CLIMATE ACTION
COMMISSION As Needed As Needed
Policy body to guide work done county-wide on climate
change
Budget (FY24-25): $16,810 [MCCMC, Total] [5]
VACANT N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023
15 MCCMC DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS As Needed As Needed
Assess disaster preparedness activities and programs and coordinate best practices between jurisdictions.

Budget (FY24-25): $16,810 [MCCMC, Total] [5]
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A VACANT
16 MCCMC HOMELESS
COMMITTEE As Needed As Needed Reduce issues around homelessness. Budget (FY24-25): $16,810 [MCCMC, Total] [5] Burdo Feb 2022 N/A N/A N/A N/A 17 MCCMC LEGISLATIVE

COMMITTEE
4th Monday
8:00 AM
At least 9 times
annually
Discuss pending federal and state legislation affecting cities and make recommendations on actions to be taken
Budget (FY24-25): $16,810 [MCCMC, Total] [5]
Kullaway Feb 2024 N/A N/A Burdo Feb 2022–Jan 2023,
Feb 2024
18 MARIN CLEAN ENERGY
(MCE) AUTHORITY
Form 700 Required**
3rd Thursday
6:30 PM Monthly
Promote an equitable, clean, affordable, and reliable energy economy
Budget (FY24-25): $99,101,000 [6]
VACANT N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023
19 MARIN EMERGENCY

RADIO AUTHORITY (MERA)
Form 700 Required**

GOVERNING BOARD
4th Wednesday
(Except May:
2nd Wednesday) 3:30 PM

EXECUTIVE BOARD
2nd Wednesday
(Except May:
1st Wednesday)
3:30 PM

GOVERNING
BOARD
Monthly

EXECUTIVE
BOARD
Jan, Mar, May,
Jul, Sep, Nov
Oversight of the operation of the MERA radio system
Budget (FY23-24): $2,949,0821 [7] Burdo Feb 2024 N/A N/A 1ST: Condry 2nd: Donery Feb 2024
20 MARIN WILDFIRE

PREVENTION AUTHORITY
(MWPA)
Form 700 Required**

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS
3rd Thursday
3:00 PM

EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE
1st Thursday
Monthly
Coordinate wildfire preparation and adaptation to limit loss of life and property damage, while protecting
environmental diversity
Budget (FY24-25): $21,198,890 [8]
VACANT Burdo Feb 2023 N/A N/A
300
*Meeting Schedule: Meeting dates and times are provided as a general guide and may be subject to change or cancellation. For the most current information, please check with individual committees. **Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests): Per California State law, some boards and commissions members must file Form 700 to disclose financial interests and potential conflicts of interest that may impact decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability to help prevent corruption. Filings are required upon appointment, annually, and upon leaving office.

County/Regional Committees
# Committee Name Meeting Schedule* Frequency Purpose & Budget Appointee Service Duration Appointee Service Duration Alternate Service Duration 10:00 AM
21 REFUSE & RECYCLING

SUBCOMMITTEE TBD TBD
Negotiate refuse contract(s) with Marin Sanitary Service and address refuse/recycling issues
Budget: Not available
Burdo Jan 2021 Burke Jan 2023 N/A N/A
22 ROSS VALLEY FIRE

DEPARTMENT (RVFD)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Form 700 Required**
2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM Monthly
Oversee and management and operations of Ross Valley
fire department
Budget (FY24-25): $15,286,622 [9]
VACANT Burdo Feb 2020 1st: VACANT
2nd: Burke

MMM YYYY
Feb 2024
23 ROSS VALLEY SCHOOL

DISTRICT (RVSD)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesdays
7:00 PM
1-2 times per
month
Oversee educational affairs and policies of Ross Valley schools
Budget (FY24-25): $29,607,780 [10]
Burke
(Liaison) Feb 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A
24 ROSS VALLEY YELLOW

BUS JOINT EXERCISE

POWERS OF AGREEMENT
(JEPA)
Varied
5:30 PM As Needed
Provide enhanced public oversight and transparency
regarding school-related traffic relief in Ross Valley
through policy guidance and advice to Marin Transit
Budget (FY24-25): $1,727,822 [11]
Burdo Feb 2023 N/A N/A VACANT
Staff: Donery

MMM YYYY
Jan 2023
25 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
(SR2S) TASK FORCE, ROSS
VALLEY
Friday, January 17
10:00 AM Monthly
Identify safety issues and develop plans to address issues, including infrastructure and enforcement strategies
Budget: Not available
Burke Feb 2024 N/A N/A VACANT
26 TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY OF MARIN
(TAM) BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS
Form 700 Required**
4th Thursday
6:00 PM Monthly Address Marin’s transportation needs
Budget (FY24-25): $100,350,000 [12] VACANT N/A N/A Burke Jan 2021

301
*Meeting Schedule: Meeting dates and times are provided as a general guide and may be subject to change or cancellation. For the most current information, please check with individual committees. **Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests): Per California State law, some boards and commissions members must file Form 700 to disclose financial interests and potential conflicts of interest that may impact decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability to help prevent corruption. Filings are required upon appointment, annually, and upon leaving office.

ABBREVIATION INDEX
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
CAC Climate Action Commission
CDBG Community Development Block Grants
CMPA Central Marin Police Authority
EDC Economic Development Committee
IFMC Central Marin Police Authority
JEPA Joint Exercise Power of Agreements
MERA Marin Emergency Radio Authority
MCCMC Marin County Council of Mayor & Councilmembers
MCE Marin Clean Energy
MWPA Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
RVFD Ross Valley Fire Department
RVSD Ross Valley School District
SR2S Safe Routes to School
TAM Transportation Authority of Marin

BUDGET SOURCES
[1] Source: https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-06/2024_ABAG_Budget_and_Work_Plan.pdf [2] Source: https://www.marincounty.gov/sites/g/files/fdkgoe241/files/2024-06/fy-2024-26-proposed-budget_vf.pdf [3] Source: https://www.centralmarinpolice.org/DocumentCenter/View/1715/Fiscal-Year-2024-2025-BudgetPDF?bidId= [4] Source: https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/marinwatershedprogramca/uploads/2023/05/32917661-Flood-Zone-9.pdf [5] Source: https://www.mccmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Agenda-Packet-MCCMC-9.25.24-San-Anselmo-rv3.pdf [6] Source: https://mcecleanenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MCE-Proposed-Budget-FY-24-25-Approved.pdf [7] Source: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66addb9ed7cc778a70846961/66ae81000df919bf4a48401d_23-24-Operating-Budget_MERAonline.pdf [8] Source: https://legistarweb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/2474013/7b._STAFF_REPORT_-_Fiscal_Year_2024-25_Annual_Budget_Planning_for_3-5-24.pdf [9] Source: https://rossvalleyfire.org/attachments/article/50494/Item%204%20-%20RVFD%202024-25%20Proposed%20Budget%20-%20A1.pdf [10] Source: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/rova/Board.nsf/files/D6ET4K758E33/$file/RVSD%20Budget%202024-25%20DRAFT%20BtB%205.29.24.pdf [11] Source: https://marintransit.org/sites/default/files/2024-06/Attachment%20A%20FY%202025%20Budget_0.pdf [12] Source: https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FY25-Budget-Doc-FINAL-ADOPTED-6-27-24.pdf 302
Town of San Anselmo
2024 Town Council Committee Appointments
Town Committee/Entity Liaisons
Committee Name Meeting Day & Time Frequency Purpose & Budget Council Member Time in committee CouncilMember Time in committee Alternate Time in committee

1. Infrastructure and
Fiscal Monitoring
Committee (formerly
Financial
Advisory/Capital
Programs)
Thursday
6:30pm Quarterly Ensure town finances are
open/transparent Colbert Dec 2017–Jan 2023
Feb 2024–Present Kullaway Jan 2023 N/A N/A

2. Chamber of
Commerce
Third Tuesday
Mornings Monthly
Promote economic growth of the
community by connecting local
business, sharing resources, and
addressing economic challenges
Burke Jun 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A

3. Economic
Development
Committee
Second Tuesday
8:45 am Quarterly Encourage economic development in
San Anselmo Colbert Dec 2017 Kullaway Jan 2023 N/A N/A

4. Flood Committee Wednesday/Thursday
6:30pm/7:00pm As needed Ensure flooding issues in San Anselmo are addressed Burke Feb 2022 Burdo Feb 2022 N/A N/A

5. Racial Equity
Committee
First Tuesday
6:30pm Monthly
Address racial equity and social
justice issues and ensure Town
policies are equitably enforced
Fineman Feb 2023–Present Burdo Jan 2021 Colbert Feb 2023

6. Reimagine Creek
Park Community
Advisory Committee
September
Between 5:30pm7:00pmAs needed Negotiate reopening of plaza and determine plans for future Colbert 2020 Burke Jan 2021 Burdo Jan 2021

7. Climate Action
Commission
Fourth Monday
7:00 pm Quarterly
Support adaptation planning and
promote strategies to cope with the
impacts of climate change

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

8. Memorial Park
Master Plan &
Review Committee
(Newly Formed)

TBD TBD
To assist with and provide opportunities
for the community to participate in the
review process for the southside of the
park, the Commission recommends
assembling a Memorial Park Master Plan
Review Committee (MPMPRC). The
Committee would consist of two
Councilmembers, two Parks & Recreation
Commissioners, the Director of Public
Works, the Assistant Public Works
Director, the Director of Community
Services, and the Recreation Senior
Supervisor. The committee would consist
of 8 members who would ensure
opportunities for the greater community to
become aware of and involved in the
review process. The review process will
include a community survey and public
meetings designed to engage the
community to determine desired existing
and potential uses of the southside of the
park
Burke Jan 2021 Burdo Jan 2021 N/A N/A
303
County/Regional Committees
Committee Name Meeting Day & Time Frequency Purpose & Budget Council Member
Time in
committee
Council
Member
Time in
committee Alternate Time in committee

10. ABAG General
Assembly Varied Semiannually
Strengthen cooperation and
collaboration across local
governments
Budget: $3,334,592 [1]
Burdo Feb 2020 N/A N/A Kullaway Feb 2024

11. CDBG Upper
Ross Valley
App. 4 times a year
Evenings on Zoom
scheduled per poll
Semiannually
Decide Community Development
Block Grant funding for local projects
Budget: $135-2.5 Mill Annually
VACANT Feb 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A

12. Central Marin
Police Authority
Second Thursday
6:00pm Quarterly
Administration and oversight of the
CMPA
Budget: $14,888,412 [2]
Kullaway Jan 2023 Burdo Since 2023 Colbert
Dec 2017–Jan
2021
Jan 2023–
Present

13. Flood Control
District Zone 9
Varied
6:30 pm
1-2
times/year,
as needed
Reduce frequency/severity of
flooding in Ross Valley Watershed
Budget: $8,491,982 [3]
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023

14. League of
California Cities,
North Bay
Mostly Social Quarterly
Promote cooperative advocacy
through exchange of ideas and
information
Budget: Not available
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A Colbert Dec 2017

15. MCCMC Climate
Action Committee
Policy body to guide work done
county-wide on climate change
Budget: Not available
Fineman Jan 2021 N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023

16. MCCMC
Disaster
Preparedness
Committee
As Needed As Needed
Assess disaster preparedness
activities and programs and
coordinate best practices between
jurisdictions.

Budget: Not available
Burdo Jan 2023 N/A N/A Fineman Feb 2020

17. MCCMC
Homeless
Committee
As Needed As Needed
Reduce issues around
homelessness.

Budget: Not available
Burdo Feb 2022–Present N/A N/A N/A N/A

18. MCCMC
Legislative
Committee
Fourth Monday
8:00 am Monthly
Discuss pending federal and state
legislation affecting cities and make
recommendations on actions to be
taken
Budget: Not available
Kullaway Feb 2024–Present N/A N/A Burdo
Feb 2022-Jan
2023,
Feb 2024-
Present

19. Marin Clean
Energy Authority
(Form 700)
First Thursday
7:00 pm Monthly
Promote an equitable, clean,
affordable, and reliable energy
economy
Budget: $656,370,000 [4]
Fineman Jan 2023 N/A N/A Kullaway Jan 2023

20. Marin
Emergency Radio
Authority (MERA)
(Form 700)
Fourth Wednesday
3:30 pm Monthly
Oversight of the operation of the
MERA radio system
Budget: $2,769,401 [5]
Sean Condry Feb 2024 N/A N/A Donery Feb 2024

21. Marin Wildfire
Prevention Authority
(Form 700)
Third Thursday
3:00 pm Monthly
Coordinate wildfire preparation and
adaptation to limit loss of life and
property damage, while protecting
environmental diversity
Budget: $19,896,878 [6]
Fineman Jan 2023 Burdo Feb 2023 N/A N/A
304
Committee Name Meeting Day & Time Frequency Purpose & Budget Council Member
Time in
committee
Council
Member
Time in
committee Alternate Time in committee

22. Refuse &
Recycling
Subcommittee
Negotiate refuse contract(s) with
Marin Sanitary Service and address
refuse/recycling issues
Budget: Not available
Burdo Jan 2021 Burke Jan 2023 N/A N/A

23. Ross Valley Fire
Board (Form 700)
Second Wednesday
6:30 pm Monthly
Oversee and management and
operations of Ross Valley fire
department
Budget: $13,616,107 [7]
Colbert Jan 2023 Burdo Feb 2020 1st: Fineman
2nd: Burke
Feb 2022
Feb 2024

24. Ross Valley
School District
Tuesdays
7:00pm
1-2 times per
month
Oversee educational affairs and
policies of Ross Valley schools
Budget: $25,821,372 [8]
Burke
(Liaison) Feb 2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A

25. Ross Valley
Yellow Bus JEPA
Varied
Between 5:30 and
6:00pm
As Needed
Provide enhanced public oversight
and transparency regarding schoolrelated traffic relief in Ross Valley through policy guidance and advice
to Marin Transit
Budget: $1,227,840 [9]
Burdo Feb 2023 N/A N/A Colbert
Staff: Donery
Jan 2023
Jan 2023

26. Safe Routes to
Schools 10:00 am Monthly
Identify safety issues and develop
plans to address issues, including
infrastructure and enforcement
strategies
Budget: Not available
Burke Feb 2024 N/A N/A Colbert 2024

27. Transportation
Authority of Marin
(TAM) (Form 700)
Fourth Thursday
6:00 pm
Board of Commissioners
Monthly Address Marin’s transportation needs
Budget: $50,279,477 [10] Colbert Dec 2017 N/A N/A Burke Jan 2021 305
Budget Sources
[1] Source: https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-08/2023-24%20ABAG%20Budget%20and%20Work%20Plan-Approved.pdf [2] Source: https://www.centralmarinpolice.org/DocumentCenter/View/1564/budget-23-24 [3] Source: https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/marinwatershedprogramca/uploads/2022/07/Flood-Zone-9-Proposed-Baseline-Budget-FY-2022-23.pdf [4] Source: https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MCE-Proposed-Budget-FY-22-23_04082022.pdf [5] Source: https://meraonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MERA_GB_07-26-23_Item-A2_A_June-2023-Operating.pdf [6] Source: https://assets-global.website-files.com/6107823cbe8db485b50aa8f8/637bd9f1462460a1366e1f51_MWPA-AnnualReport_11212022_WEB.pdf [7] Source: https://rossvalleyfire.org/document-library/file/financial/budgets/2023-24%20RVFD%20Adopted%20Budget.pdf [8] Source: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/rova/Board.nsf/files/CF9NMK609BE1/$file/RVSD%20Budget%202022-23%20DRAFT.pdf [9] Source: https://marin.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=3008&meta_id=1197924 [10] Source: https://www.tam.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FY2023-24-TAM-Final-Annual-Budget.pdf 306