San Anselmo City Council
October 28, 2025

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.5
MEETING DATE: October 28, 2025
AGENDA TITLE: Community Development Department FY 2025–26 Q1 Report (July–September)
FROM: Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council receive and file the FY 2025–26 First Quarter Report and provide direction to staff as appropriate based on the information presented.

SUMMARY
The purpose of this staff report is to provide the first quarterly update for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, summarizing the Planning and Building Divisions service activities from July through September 2025.

During this period:
 The Planning Division received 15 discretionary permit applications (e.g., Design Review, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Sign Permits), approved 12 discretionary permits (7 Administrative and 5 Planning Commission actions), routed 68 building permits for zoning compliance review, and approved 72, collected over $25,000 in fees, and reviewed 15 business license applications for zoning compliance. The Planning Division also provided public information to 108 people at the public counter, responded to 120 phone calls, and responded to 87 emails from the [email protected] email address.  The Planning Division supported 12 Board, Committee, and/or Commission meetings.  The Building Division received 215 plan review submittal applications, issued 271 permits valued at approximately $9.6 million, collected over $309,000 in fees, conducted 1,233 inspections, and completed 41 resale inspections and reports. The Division also provided public information to 238 customers at the counter, responded to 165 phone calls, and replied to approximately 2,800 emails sent to the [email protected] email address.
 A total of 49 permits were issued for projects supporting the Town’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals, including heat pumps, solar, solar with battery storage, solar with energy storage systems (smart battery storage), and EV chargers. 207

 Code enforcement received 81 new cases, closed 54 cases, and maintained approximately 628 open cases.

This report will serve as the baseline for future quarterly updates for the Community Development Department. In addition to the permits received, routed, and issued for the Community Development Department, the Permit Technicians also provide permit processing support to the Department of Public Works (DPW). During this reporting period, they received and routed 162 DPW permit applications, including encroachment, fence, flatwork, flood development, grading, Live on the Avenue, parklet, tree, and watercourse permits, and issued a total of 145 DPW permits.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AND

ORGANIZATION
The Community Development Department (CDD) guides, regulates, and enforces the Town’s physical development, ensuring all new projects comply with policies and regulations such as the General Plan, including the implementation of the Housing Element, Bald Hill Specific Plan, and the San Anselmo Municipal Code (including the Zoning, Building, and Fire Codes). Staff also conducts construction inspections and enforces health, safety, and environmental standards.

The CDD includes the Planning Division, which shares a half-time Climate Action Coordinator with the Town of Fairfax, and the Building Division. The sections below summarize each division’s responsibilities.

PLANNING DIVISION BUILDING DIVISION AND ENFORCEMENT
Current Planning Building Permit Plan Check
Advanced Planning Building Permit Issuance
Climate Action and Sustainability
Planning
Building Inspection
Code Enforcement
Public Information Public Information
Refer to Attachment 1 for the above, an organizational chart.

PLANNING DIVISION UPDATES AND QUARTER 1 RELATED

STATISTICS AND INFORMATION
The Planning Division processes both discretionary (judgment-based) and ministerial (objective, rule-based) planning permits for private development projects. It also manages long-range planning efforts, including updates to plans and ordinances. Additionally, the Division provides staff support to the Town Council, Planning Commission, General Plan Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, Open Space Committee, and Climate Action Commission.
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The Planning Division's responsibilities are as follows:
 Current Planning
 Advanced Planning
 Climate Action and Sustainability Planning, Implementation, and Compliance  Public Information
Current Planning
San Anselmo’s Current Planning reviews and processes applications for development projects and permits, including Design Review, Conditional Use, Variances, Sign Permits, and zoning compliance. Staff also assess environmental review requirements, provide guidance to applicants, and support the Community Development Director and Planning Commission in evaluating discretionary and ministerial projects to ensure consistency with the Town’s regulations and policies.

A list of current planning applications can be found at : Pending Projects | San Anselmo, CA - Official Website.

Discretionary Permits. Figure 1 shows the number of discretionary permit applications received by the Planning Division from July through September. In total, 15 discretionary permit applications were received, and 12 were approved during this period. 0 1
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July August September Total
Q1 Discretionary Permits Received and Approved
Received Administrative Received Planning Commission
Approved Administrative Approved Planning Commission
Figure 1
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Ministerial Permits. Figure 2 shows the number of ministerial permit applications received and approved by the Planning Division. In total, 68 ministerial permit applications were routed to the Planning Division to review, and 72 permits reviews were completed.

Total Planning Permit Fees. Figure 3 shows the total amount in Planning Permit fees accepted.
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Q1 Planning Fees Collected Figure 3
Figure 2
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Business License Zoning Clearance Review. Figure 4 shows the number of business license applications received and approved by the Planning Division. In total, 15 applications were approved, 9 for home occupations and 6 for commercial brick-and-mortar businesses.

Advanced Planning
Advanced planning in San Anselmo involves long-range and policy-focused work to guide the Town’s growth and development. This includes updating the General Plan and specific plans, preparing zoning and ordinance amendments, and developing programs that address sustainability, housing, and community needs. Advanced planning also supports boards, commissions, and committees by providing research, analysis, and recommendations on broader planning and policy issues.

Advanced Planning highlights for this quarter include the following:
 The GPAC completed its review of the General Plan Update Draft Goals, Policies, and Actions and review of the land use map and related amendments.  The Planning Commission reviewed the Draft Land Use Map for the General Plan,  The Planning Commission discussed Objective Standards and Application of a Hillside Development Ordinance and established a subcommittee of three Planning Commissioners to work with the Planning staff to develop standards.  The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to review and provide a recommendation to the Town Council to consider amendments to the Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Conditional Use Permits regulations.  The Planning Commission conducted a study session for a proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Concepts at 6-32 Red Hill Avenue (APN 006-201-56).  Town Council approved the response to the Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report on the “The Worrisone Future of Marin Housing NIMBY Resistance Takes a Backseat to Economic Reality.”
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Q1 BUSINESS LICENSE ZONING

CLEARANCE REVIEWS
Business License Zoning Clearance Reviews Home Occupation Business License Zoning Clearance Reviews Commercial
Figure 4
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 The Town Council received a General Plan update and the proposed Draft Land Use Map.
 The Town Council considered amendments to the Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Conditional Use Permits regulations.

Pending Advanced Planning Projects for FY 2025-2026
 Continue to work on the General Plan Update
 Zoning Code Amendment for compliance with SB 450
 Consideration of Zoning Code Amendments to Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Conditional Use Permits regulations.
 Prepare a Hillside Development Ordinance
 Update the Climate Action Plan
Housing Element Implementation
A Housing Element is a required component of every California city and county’s General Plan that identifies and plans for the community’s housing needs across all income levels. It serves as a policy guide for how and where housing will be developed, preserved, and made accessible over an eight-year planning cycle. The Housing Element is important because it ensures the Town meets its regional housing responsibilities, promotes housing affordability and equity, and maintains eligibility for State housing and infrastructure funding.

For the current 2023–2031 cycle, the Town of San Anselmo was required to plan for 833 new housing units plus a 20% contingency as required by state legislation. The San Anselmo Housing Element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 28, 2024. HCD requires the Town to submit annual reports demonstrating progress toward meeting these housing goals throughout the eight-year cycle.

A copy of the San Anselmo Housing Element and the status of implementation can be accessed at the following link on the Town’s website: Housing Element Implementation | San Anselmo, CA - Official Website.

Figure 5 shows progress toward Housing
Element implementation. To date, the Town
has completed 94 action items, 14 are
ongoing, and 24 remain. The Town remains
on track to complete all action items before
the next Housing Element update. See
Attachment 2 for the remaining action
items and Attachment 3 for the 14 ongoing
items.

During this quarter, the Town issued
building permits for three new housing
units, including one single-family dwelling
and three accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Figure 5
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To date in 2025, the Town has issued 15 building permits for ADUs and one permit for the construction of a new single-family dwelling, all of which count towards the remaining 777 units allocated to the Town.

Climate Action and Sustainability Planning, Implementation, and Compliance The San Anselmo Climate Action Coordinator, shared half-time with the Town of Fairfax, supports the Town’s sustainability and climate goals by developing and implementing the Town’s CAP, coordinating with staff, committees, commissions, and the community on strategies to reduce municipal and community-wide carbon emissions.

See Attachment 4 for a list of project highlights and planned projects for FY 25-26.

Additionally, Figure 6 shows the types and number of building permits for projects supporting the Town’s CAP goals, including heat pumps, solar, solar with battery storage, solar with energy storage systems (smart battery storage), and EV chargers.

A total of 49 permits were issued this quarter.

Public Information
The Planning Division provides public information services by responding to inquiries from residents, developers, and businesses, offering guidance on permit requirements, zoning regulations, and development standards, and making plans, ordinances, and project information readily accessible. Staff also facilitate transparency and engagement by providing materials for meetings, hearings, and community outreach efforts. 0 10
20 30
40 50
60 Heatpumps Solar Solar with Battery Solar with Energy Storage System
EV Charger
Q1 Permits Supporting the Town’s
Climate Action Goals
July August September Total
Figure 6
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Planning Division Public Information. Figure 7
shows the types and number of public communications
provided by the Planning Division. Only emails sent to
the general [email protected] address are
included; emails sent directly to individual staff are not counted. In total, the Planning Division handled 315
communications, including 108 public counter inquiries, 120 phone calls, and 87 emails.

BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION

SUPPORT
The Planning Division provides staff support to the
Planning Commission (PC), the Economic
Development Committee (EDC), the Open Space Committee (OSC), the Climate Action Commission (CAC), and the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). During the quarter, the PC met three times, the EDC met once, the OSC met three times, the CAC met twice, and the GPAC met three times. and the Climate Action Commission met twice.

BUILDING DIVISION UPDATES AND STATISTICS
The Building Division ensures that all private and public construction projects comply with the California Building Codes and the Town’s local amendments. Staff advise the Town Council on periodic updates to these codes, accept building permit applications, provide guidance to the public, and conduct inspections Monday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:
 Plan Check: Review construction plans to ensure compliance with California Building Codes and local amendments. Complex projects may involve coordination with the Planning Division, Engineering Division, Ross Valley Fire Department, and third-party plan check consultants.
 Building Permit Issuance: Calculate permit fees, issue permits following plan approval and verify compliance with all requirements before final inspection.  Building Inspection: Conduct inspections to ensure construction meets approved plans and code requirements.
 Public Information: Provide guidance and support to residents, contractors, and developers regarding building regulations and processes.

Permit Plan Check. Figure 8 (following page) shows the number of permits received, reviewed and issued by the Building Division. During this period, 215 permit submittals were received, 215 permits were reviewed, and 271 permits were issued.

Quarter 1 Planning Division
Public Information Inquires
Public Counter Phone Calls Emails

27.6 %

38.1 %
Figure 7

34.3%
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Resale Inspection Reports. Figure 9 shows the total number of Residential Building Resale (RBR) inspections completed this quarter. A total of 41 RBRs were conducted, each consisting of a site inspection and corresponding report. A discussion regarding the RBR program is scheduled for the Town Council meeting on January 27, 2026.

Permit Fees Collected. Figure 10 (following page) shows the total Building Division revenue for the first quarter was $309,065, representing fees retained by the Town to support permitting and inspection services. Additional passthrough fees, such as State-mandated seismic and Green Building fees, are collected and remitted to the State and are not included in the total revenue figures presented.
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Figure 8
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Permit Valuation. Figure 11 shows the total valuation of building permits issued during the first quarter, totaling $9,555,387. Permit valuations reflect the level of construction activity and economic investment in the community and play a key role in supporting the Town’s property tax base.

Permit Inspections. Figure 12 (following page) shows the number of inspections conducted this quarter. During this period, 866 properties were inspected, and 1,233 permit inspections were conducted.
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Q1 Permit Valuations Figure 11
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Public Information
The Building Division provides public information and guidance to residents, property owners, and business owners regarding building permits, inspections, and construction records for all parcels within the Town. Staff assist the public in understanding permit requirements, code compliance, and the permit process.

Additionally, the Community Development Department’s administrative staff manage the Residential Building Report program, providing property-specific information to support real estate transactions.

This ensures that the public has transparent access to building information and supports informed decision-making related to construction, property sales, and development.

Building Division Public Information.

Figure 13 shows the types and number of
public communications provided by the
Building Division. Only emails sent to the
general [email protected] address
are included; emails sent directly to individual
staff are not counted. In total, the Building
Division handled 3,528 communications,
including 238 public counter inquiries, 490
phone calls, and 2,800 emails.

Notable Highlights
 Successful onboarding of the new Building
Official, strengthening leadership and
operational capacity.
 Partnered with the Marin Builders
Association (MBA) to conduct a Permit Improvement Program. As part of this 0 200
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1200
1400
July August September Total
Q1 Permit Inspections
Properties Inspected Total Inspections
Figure 12
Q1 Building Division
Public Information Inquiries
Public Counter Phone Calls Emails
Figure 13

79.4%
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effort, the MBA surveyed past building permit applicants and conducted interviews with homeowners, architects, and builders to gather feedback on their experiences with the Town’s permit process. MBA will also engaged MBA members and other local organizations who have recently navigated San Anselmo’s permitting system to gain additional insights. The Town should receive the report in the second Quarter.
 Both Permit Technicians received their Internation Code Council Permit Technician Certification.
 Updated the ETrakIT permit types to simplify the selection process. Applicants now choose from 12 permit types instead of over 40, making it easier to select the correct permit for submission.
 Streamlined initial completeness review for new building permits, allowing for faster plan checks.
 In-house review of PV permits by the Building Official, resulting in significantly faster reviews and permit issuance.
 Updated third-party plan check review contracts and review times. The below table shows the committed review times by the Town’s consultants. The Town currently contracts with CSG and Phillipps Seabrook Associates for plan check review services.
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Pending Building Department Refinements
 Adopt the 2025 California Building Code and update the Reach Code.  Revise Building Department webpages to improve clarity and public accessibility.  Continue evaluating permit processing procedures to improve efficiency and response times and update the Town’s website as needed.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Town of San Anselmo Code Enforcement Division educates the community about code compliance, investigates complaints, and enforces regulations when necessary.

The Town’s full-time Code Enforcement Officer focuses on working with the public to encourage voluntary compliance and timely remedies.

Enforcement covers all provisions of the San Anselmo Municipal Code, including Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as applicable State Building, Health and Safety, and Housing Codes.

The Code Enforcement Division prioritizes timely responses to current “Report a Concern” cases coming in through the Town’s website: Form Center • Report a Concern. These cases are typically addressed within one business day and investigated before staff address older, backlogged cases.

Currently, there is a historic backlog of 828 open cases dating back to 2015 in Trakit, the Town’s digital permit and case management system. This backlog resulted from previous staffing limitations. The current Code Enforcement Officer has begun resolving the most serious cases using more efficient methods, while categorizing and prioritizing the remainder with the goal of systematically clearing the backlog over time.

All cases, both current and backlogged, are triaged into one of three categories. Below is the breakdown of the backlogged cases only.
 Life Safety: Cases involving a credible threat of injury or death. 482 backlogged open cases.
 Community
Impact:

Cases affecting multiple properties or the broader
community, 248 backlogged open cases.
 Other
Violations:

All other concerns, including neighbor-to-neighbor
complaints. 98 open cases
Of the backlogged 828 open cases, it is estimated that at least 200 have been solved and not reported leaving the above estimated 628 open cases mentioned above. 219

Code Enforcement. Figure 14 shows a summary of the number and status of current public concerns and complaints received during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025–2026.

To address the current volume of open cases and improve overall efficiency, the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer is implementing a series of measures designed to streamline case management, prioritize resources, and promote timely compliance. These efforts are focused on maintaining community health, safety, and quality of life while providing responsive and transparent service to residents.

Key actions currently underway include:
 Triage and prioritize cases by severity
and risk:

Addressing health, safety, and environmental
hazards first, followed by zoning and nuisance
complaints.
 Batching case reviews: Grouping similar cases to increase efficiency in investigations, enforcement and follow-up.
 Conducting systematic case audits: Reviewing older or inactive cases to identify the most serious and those that can be closed
or reclassified.
 Streamlining administrative
enforcement:

Using only the most effective steps in the
administrative enforcement process.
 Continuing random proactive
patrolling:

Patrolling all areas of the Town each week in a
non-predictable pattern looking for serious
hazards and code violations.
 Scheduling quarterly progress
reviews:

Tracking closure rates and case activity to
evaluate workload trends and refine priorities.
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Q1 Reported Code Violations and Status
Received Resolved or in Progress Pending
Figure 14
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Additional strategies under consideration include:
 Enhancing interdepartmental
coordination:

Strengthening collaboration between Planning,
Building, and Public Works to share inspection
data and improve efficiency.
 Expanding use of technology and
tracking tools:

Leveraging the Town’s case management
system to automate reminders, schedule
inspections, and monitor progress.
 Providing public education and
outreach:

Developing online resources and printed
materials to help residents understand common
code requirements and compliance options.
 Exploring temporary staffing or
consultant support:

Evaluating the feasibility of additional short-term
resources to assist with backlog reduction and
maintain timely responses.
 Consider a Blight Ordinance: Would address persistent property neglect, inoperable vehicle storage and conditions
otherwise not addressed in the current San
Anselmo Municipal Code (SAMC).
 Develop a Code Enforcement
Policy and Procedure Manual:

Ensures consistent, transparent, and legally
defensible enforcement, improves staff training
and efficiency, and enhances public trust and
accountability.
 Continue to update the Town’s
Code Enforcement webpages:

Provides clear, accessible information to the
public, improve transparency, and helps
residents understand compliance requirements
and reporting procedures.

Through these ongoing and planned efforts, the Code Enforcement Office aims to significantly reduce the backlog of open cases, improve case resolution time, and enhance public confidence in the Town’s enforcement processes. These actions reflect a proactive approach to maintaining community standards and ensuring that enforcement activities remain fair, consistent, and effective.

Council Direction Requested
Based on the information presented in this report, staff seeks Council guidance on the following:

1. Does the Council find the format of the quarterly report effective? Are there any sections that are unnecessary or missing?

2. Should future quarterly reports continue to be placed on the consent calendar, or would the Council prefer a presentation format?

3. Are there any specific items in this report that the Council would like to schedule for a future agenda for more detailed discussion (e.g., Current or Advanced Planning, Building Division permitting or processes, Code Enforcement)?

4. Is the Council interested in pursuing a Blight Ordinance to address persistent property neglect, inoperable vehicles, and other conditions not currently addressed in the San Anselmo Municipal Code (SAMC)?

5. Are there any additional items or topics the Council would like to address? 221

ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1- Organizational Chart
Attachment 2- Housing Element Update Implementation Items to be Completed Attachment 3- Housing Element Implementation Items- Ongoing Attachment 4- Climate Action and Sustainability Highlights and Planned Projects for FY 25-26
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ATTACHMENT 1
Agenda Item No. 3.1
Community
Development
Director (1 FTE)
Building Official
(1FTE)
Admin./Permit
Technician
(1 FTE)
Admin./Permit
Technician
(1FTE)
Senior Inspector
(0.5 FTE) Inspector (1FTE)
Code
Enforcement
Officer (1 FTE)
Associate
Planner (1FTE)
Vacant Planner
Position (1FTE)
Climate Action
Coordinator
(0.5 FTE)
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Program Town Lead Consultant? HCD
Timeline
Count Likely Town
Timeline
ID @ Budgeting? Time Needed for
Implementation
Task Assigned To? Notes/Questions
Action 1.2b: Hire a consultant with expertise in affordable housing to present options for funding affordable housing projects, identifying affordable housing strategies and opportunities in San Anselmo as the Town budget is developed.

Planning Consultant Annually 1
Action 4.1a: Support initiatives that provide tools and funding mechanisms to preserve “at-risk” affordable housing units. Planning Town staff Annually 1Action 4.1b: Assess the feasibility of adopting strategies to preserve affordable housing stock, such as Right of First Refusal (to give qualified entities priority to purchase a property with an expiring rental subsidy contract), property tax incentives, a one-to-one replacement ordinance, and housing preservation funds.

Planning Consultant July 2025 1
Action 4.4b: Assess the feasibility of providing property tax incentives for maintaining existing residences. Planning; Finance
Town staff October
2024
1 Action 5.4a: Develop a policy to waive a percentage of project review, permit, and impact fees based on the project’s level of affordability, up to a maximum of 50 percent for 100 percent affordable housing development projects.

Planning; Finance
Town staff Annually 1
Action 4.4a: Allow for modified development standards where multifamily projects include the preservation of an existing building. Planning Town staff July 2025 1Action 4.5a: Evaluate, and if appropriate, amend the Zoning Code and other portions of the Municipal Code to remove potential constraints for adaptive reuse, such as the review/approval process, design requirements, and parking standards.

Planning Town staff
AND consultant
July 2025 1
Action 4.1c: When housing developments are identified as “at-risk” of converting from affordable to market- rate, work with MHA to reduce the potential of conversion and preserve or replace units, as needed, through the following strategies:
· Monitor the status of “at risk” units pursuant to Action 4.1d. If property owners indicate the desire to convert the units, consider providing technical assistance, when possible, to support preservation of the “at risk” units at an affordable price. · Work with Marin Housing Authority and other agencies and non-profits to seek funding to subsidize the long-term affordability of the “at risk” units.To reduce displacement risk and in accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(g), require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3) on sites identified in the sites inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use, or nonresidential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households at any time during the previous five years. This requirement applies to non-vacant sites and vacant sites with previous residential uses that have been vacated or demolished.

Planning Town staff Ongoing as
developments are identified as “at-risk”
1 TBD Ongoing Planning Division This action is in progress. There are no housing developments in San Anselmo that are currently at risk of converting from affordable to market-rate housing. The Town continues to monitor and track units that may be "at risk" of conversion pursuant to Action 4.1d and will work with MHA as needed to seek funding to subsidize the long-term affordability of "at-risk" units as needed. The Town plans that the local Affordable Housing Fund, once it contains funds through an inclusionary housing project, could be a funding soource to support the long-term affordability of units that become "at-risk" in the future.The Town implements State law as referenced in the language of Action 4.1c.

Action 7.1a: Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies to reduce the number of individuals experiencing homelessness both Town and Countywide in partnership with the Marin County Health and Human Services, the Marin Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC), social service providers, and non- profit organizations.

Planning Town staff January
2024
1 Ongoing TBD Dependent on whether
other Marin County jurisdictions are interested.

Planning Division The Town will continue to discuss this action with the Housing Working Group and identify more ways to help implement it. The Town works collaboratively with Marin County and regional partners to reduce the rate of homelessness.

Action 7.2b: Work with local non-profits to create a day where volunteers provide free services such as home repairs and renovations for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners.

Planning Town staff Annually 1 Annually TBD Dependent on property owner interest
Planning Division and Department of Public Works
The Town is actively working with Habitat for Humanity to establish a Housing Rehab Day in San Anselmo. In early 2025, the Town identified 5 properties in San Anseelmo in need of home repairs with low-income elderly or disabled homeowners, and Habitat for Humanity contacted each property owner to encourage their participation in a Housing Rehab Day. All of the owners either declined this offer or were non-responsive to these efforts. Therefore, the Town is currently partnering with Habitat for Humanity to solicit applications for home preservation work from San Anselmo residents. As of September 2025, Habitat received 1 application and is scheduling rehabilitation work with the resident for February 2026.

Action 3.1c: Adopt pre-approved infill missing middle housing plans to reduce development costs and streamline the approval of missing middle housing.

Planning Consultant July 2024 1 Begin end of
2025
Yes Dependent on whether
SB 450 effectively removes the need for discretionary approvals of missing middle housing Planning Division SB 450 has effectively eliminated Town Design Review. In 2025, the Town will evaluate the impacts of SB 9 and SB 450 on actual development proposals in San Anselmo to ensure that any pre-approved plans align with real-world needs. At the same time, the Town is actively implementing a pre-approved ADU plan process. Once the Town has assessed both the development impacts of recent State laws and refined its approach to pre-approved ADU plans, it will be well-positioned to develop pre-approved infill missing middle housing plans in a way that is efficient, effective, and responsive to local conditions.

Action 5.1a: Work with Marin County and neighboring jurisdictions to explore the feasibility of establishing a renter match program for ADU owners and prospective tenants.

Planning Consultant October
2025
1 Action 5.1b: Work with Marin County and neighboring jurisdictions to explore the feasibility of establishing a home share program. Planning Consultant October 2025
1 Action 6.2a: Assess the feasibility of waiving all fees associated with ADU permitting when the property owner deed restricts their ADU to be rented at rates affordable to extremely low- and very low-income households.

Planning; Finance
Town staff Annually 1 Annually Yes Discuss during
budgeting for the FY 26-27 year.

Planning Division In 2025, the Planning Department considered drafting a policy to waive ADU permitting fees when ADUs are deed restricted for affordable housing. The Town did not have enough funding in the budget to support this waiver. Therefore, we’ll do this in advance of this spring’s budgeting process to reassess financial feasibility for implementation in 2026-2027.

Action 5.6a: After the adoption of zoning amendments proposed herein, fund and conduct a Town-owned property study to identify properties which may be suitable for future redevelopment with housing utilizing the revised standards. Make the findings available to the public and interested developers via the Town’s website.

Planning Town staff Jan-24 1 GPU
timeline
Yes GPU is planned to be
adopted in 2026
Planning Division This action will be completed, in part, as part of the General Plan Update, which was initiated by the Town Council on November 14, 2023. Tracking implementation of this as part of the GPU in this file: S:\PLANNING\GENERAL PLAN\2023-2024 GP Update\02 Background\Data for Consultant\GPU Key Topics to Address.docx Action 5.6b: Using the findings of the study referenced in Action 5.6a, develop a comprehensive program to support reuse of identified sites for housing purposes.

Planning Town staff July 2024 1 Following
GPU implementation
Yes Relies on timeline of
Affordable Housing Incentives Study
Planning Division - This action will be completed following the General Plan Update, which was initiated by the Town Council on November 14, 2023.

Tracking implementation of this as part of the GPU in this file: S:\PLANNING\GENERAL PLAN\2023-2024 GP Update\02 Background\Data for Consultant\GPU Key Topics to Address.docx- It may also be implemented through the "Affordable Housing Incentives Study" study.- We could also consider adopting an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance that would streamline approval processes, reduce parking requirements, and clarify building code requirements (similar to City of Los Angeles Ordinance).

Research
done;
Implement
starting
October
2025 for
FY26/27.

Yes Currently coordinating
with the Marin Housing Working Group to consider multijurisidcational effort. Schedule Town Council update in February 2026.

Planning Division The Town has identified Home Match as the provider for Marin County jurisdictions. This program is costly and would require funding from the Town’s Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to be viable. At this time, the Town has not yet collected funds in the AHF because no development applications have triggered the affordable housing requirements outlined in Title 10, Chapter 21 – Affordable Housing. Once the Town receives an application that requires a contribution to the AHF and sufficient funds are collected, the Town can move forward with launching a renter match and home sharing programs for ADU owners and prospective tenants. As of October 2025, the Town Council recently heard that the cost of program administration by a 3rd party may be less expensive than originally anticipated. As such, the Town will receive an informational presentation at an upcoming Council meeting to provide information and determine whether the Town has sufficient resources to pursue said program at this time.Town is partnering with the region to prepare the Affordable Housing Incentives Study. The Study will identify what costs savings to affordable housing development in San Anselmo can be made and will serve as a roadmap for the Town to implement Municipal Code Amendments following the Study’s culmination. The Study relies upon engagement with local affordable housing developers and nonprofits to identify feasible options. The Study will examine various options including, but not limited to:
1) Waiving the following local requirements:
a.UƟlity undergrounding requirementsb.Other off-site improvement requirements for developments that provide a certain percentage of affordable housing 2) Waiving the following local fees:
a.Permiƫng fees associated with undergrounding uƟliƟesb.Waive fees for affordable development projects (consider up to 50% waived fees for 100% affordable developments)c.Waiving the rezoning fees for property owners’ requests to be rezoned within the Town of San Anselmo’s Affordable Housing Overlay District
3) Providing grants to cover the cost of undergrounding utilities through the Affording Housing Fees fund. 4) Preserving existing naturally affordable housing through tools such as:
a.Right of First Refusal;b.Property tax incenƟves;c.One-to-one replacement ordinance;d.AdapƟve reuse ordinance (which could streamline project approvals, reduce parking requirements, and clarify building code requirements similar to the City of Los Angeles Ordinance); or e.Housing preservaƟon fund.

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and County
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ends then)
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Action 5.9e: Evaluate and update the design review findings in the Zoning Code to be objective in order to remove barriers to housing development. Remove and replace the findings with objective findings.

Planning Town staff July 2024 1 2027 Yes Reschedule for 2027 because of the GPU. Set calendar reminders for December 2026.

Planning Division We may not even use Design Review anymore (for new housing units) due to SB 9/SB 450. See information on Action 3.1c row for more details.

Action 9.1i: Work with the County of Marin and other Marin jurisdictions to develop strategies that protect tenants from rapidly rising rents and displacement. These may include: · Rent stabilization: Currently, the State imposes rent caps on some residential rental properties (AB 1482) through 2030. Evaluate a permanent policy and/or expansion to units not covered by AB 1482, as permitted by law. · Just cause for eviction: AB 1482 also establishes a specific set of reasons that a tenancy can be terminated. These include: 1) default in rent payment; 2) breach of lease term; 3) nuisance activity or waste; 4) criminal activity; 5) subletting without permission; 6) refusal to provide access; 7) failure to vacate; 8) refusal to sign lease; and 9) unlawful purpose. Evaluate expansion of these protections or extension if State protections expire. · Local relocation assistance: Evaluate a countywide relocation assistance program that provides greater relocation assistance to special needs groups (e.g., seniors, disabled, female-headed households) and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. · Right to Purchase: When tenants are being evicted due to condominium conversion or redevelopment, offer first right to purchase to displaced tenants to purchase the units. · Right to Return: When tenants are being evicted due to rehabilitation/renovation of the property, offer first right to displaced tenants to return to the improved property. · Tenant Bill of Rights: Adopt a tenant’s bill of rights that considers extending protections for subletters and family members and addresses severe habitability issues and market pressures. This provision could also provide anti-retaliation protection for tenants that assert their rights and a right to legal representation in the case of evictions. The Town will take the following actions: 1. Participate in countywide meetings with planning staff from all Marin jurisdictions to review best practices and develop model ordinances for the tenant protection strategies identified above in 2024. Work with Fair Housing of Northern California and Legal Aid of Marin to develop strategies and prepare model ordinances. 2. Conduct study sessions with the Planning Commission and Town Council to understand needs and best practices for the tenant protection strategies identified above in 2025. Invite Fair Housing of Northern California and Legal Aid of Marin to present at and participate in the study sessions. 3. Prepare ordinances at Town Council direction and bring forward for Planning Commission recommendation and Town Council Planning Dept
December 2024
1 TBD TBD TBD Planning Division On April 9, 2024, the Town Council adopted an Ordinance adding rent stabilization measures and tenant protections to the Municipal Code. This ordinance was repealed via Measures N and O in the general November 2024 election.Moving forward, the Town is participating in Rooted in Marin, a community-centered engagement and education process to understand displacement in our community. The goals of this work include outreach and engagement to all members of the Marin community, education about anti-displacement measures, and finally a feasibility report that will include best practices.

Action 9.2a: Require that any development within the Affordable Housing Overlay District be marketed to the disability community and non-English speakers, including new-immigrant and refugee communities.

Planning Town staff July 2025 1 Part of GPU
timeline
Action 9.2b: Require that any development within the Affordable Housing Overlay District prepares and publicizes paper and digital versions of multi-lingual applications, and that all websites containing application information be accessible.

Planning Town staff July 2025 1 Part of GPU
timeline
Action 4.3b: Perform an analysis to compare the Town’s zoning regulations with housing development on the ground to determine whether amendments are needed to ensure that infill single-family detached housing is consistent in bulk and mass with other single-family detached housing in the neighborhood to help preserve smaller, naturally affordable housing in the community.

Planning Town
staff/GPU consultant
July 2025 1 Part of GPU
timeline
TBD Part of GPU timeline Planning Division This action will be completed as part of the General Plan Update, which was initiated by the Town Council on November 14, 2023.

Tracking implementation of this as part of the GPU in this file: S:\PLANNING\GENERAL PLAN\2023-2024 GP Update\02 Background\Data for Consultant\GPU Key Topics to Address.docx Action 5.3d: Encourage cooperative and joint ventures between owners, developers, and non-profit groups in the provision of below market rate housing and senior housing. Work with non-profits and property owners to seek opportunities for affordable housing development on key housing opportunity sites that are close to services, transit, and jobs. Undertake the following actions to encourage development of multi-family, affordable, and senior housing:1 - Meet with non-profit housing developers and property owners of housing opportunity sites to identify housing development opportunities, issues, and needs during 2023.2 - Select the most viable sites during 2023 and 2024.3 - Undertake community outreach in coordination with potential developers and property owners during 2023 and 2024.4 - Complete site planning studies, continued community outreach, and regulatory approvals in coordination with the developmentapplication.5 - Facilitate development through regulatory incentives, reducing or waiving fees, fast track processing, lot consolidation, and assistance in development review.6 - Apply for and/or allocate state and local affordable housing funds to the project.7 - Require affordable units to be affirmatively marketed to communities of color and protected classes. Utilize publications, venues, and community groups, such as Canal Alliance, that serve Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, including outside of Marin County.

Planning Town
staff/consultant for "site planning studies" potentially Actions as identified in the action and development of housing sites by 2030 1 Part 1 - Jan
2025Part 2 - Jan 2026
TBD Part 1 - Contact
property owners of opportunity sites in 2025. Part 2 - Start identifying paths to facilitate development (on these parcels ID'ed in Part 1) in 2026. Also discuss and consider opportunities to apply for affordable housing funds and grants! Planning Division Plan to defer each step by 2 years. See implementation by steps below:
1 - Complete. The Town created a list of non-profit affordable housing developers and affordable housing advocates (e.g., EAH Housing, BRIDGE, The Pacific Group) and used that list to reach out to the non-profits to advertise housing development opportunities on October 24, 2024. 2 - Complete. The Town has selected viable sites for below market rate housing and senior housing as identified in the Housing Element as Housing Element Opportunity Sites.3 - Complete and ongoing. The Town continues to advertise the availability of Housing Element Opportunity Sites for development and redevelopment through ongoinngg communications with local developers and builders at the public counter, via email, and our Housing Element Implementation webpage. 4 - The Town will work closely with interested developers, as the opportunity arises, to support their development applications through studies, community outreach, and application of local regulations in accordance with State law.5 - The Town continues to seek opportunities to streamline development through incentives, fee reductions, quick development application reviews, and more.6 - The Town continues to seek funding opportunities to support local affordable local housing creation.7 - The Town will require marketing of affordable units to communities of color and protected classes as affordable housing is developed.

These 2 actions will be completed as part of the General Plan Update, planned for adoption in late 2026.

Planning Division This will be implemented as part of amendments to the Zoning Code concurrently with General Plan Update adoption. See the list of amendments in this file: \\10.211.69.16\share\PLANNING\GENERAL PLAN\2023-2024 GP Update\05 Implementation\Zoning Code Amendments\List of Amendments.docx N/A
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Action 7.5a: Encourage a dispersion of facilities to avoid an over-concentration of shelters for people experiencing homelessness in any given area. An over-concentration of such facilities may negatively impact the neighborhood in which they are located and interfere with the “normalization process” for clients residing in such facilities.

Planning Town staff Ongoing as
siting a facility is discussed or considered by the Town, Marin County Health and Human Services, the Marin Homeless CoC, social service providers, and nonprofit orgs 1 Ongoing as
siting a facility is discussed or considered by the Town, Marin County Health and Human Services, the Marin Homeless CoC, social service providers, and nonprofit orgs TBD N/A Planning Division The Town does not have an over-concentration of shelters for people experiencing homelessness in any given area as the Town does not currently have a shelter. In the future, the Town will site any and all homelessness shelters and services strategically throughout the community to prevent an over-concentration.

Action 8.2c: Consider participation in the Firewise USA Community, as recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Fire Town staff January
2023
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to decide
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Program Town Lead Consultant or Count HCD's Desired Completio Town's Likely Timeline ID @ Budgeting Estimated Time Needed for
Notes/Questions
Action 1.1a: Continue to implement the agreements with the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), for for-sale units and with local Bay Area and Marin County housing non-profits and affordable housing developers for for-rent units, to manage deed restricted affordable housing developments in San Anselmo.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Bi-Annually Ongoing No lead time needed The Town will continue to coordinate with MHA as deed-restricted affordable units come online to ensure management of said units in San Anselmo. As of April 2025, no new deed-restricted affordable units have been created in San Anselmo.

Action 1.1b: Work with MHA, and local Bay Area and Marin County housing non-profits and affordable housing developers to implement resale and rental regulations for extremely low, very low-, low- and moderate-income units, and monitor to ensure that these units remain affordable.

Planning Division Town staff 1 July 2025 Ongoing No lead time needed The Town will continue to support and work with MHA, which currently manages all deed-restricted affordable units in San Anselmo, to ensure that the existing deed-restricted affordable units in San Anselmo are rented and resold in accordance with their deed restrictions.

Action 1.1c: Work with non-profits to assist in achieving the Town’s housing goals and implementing programs. Coordination should occur on an ongoing basis and as special opportunities arise through Housing Element implementation. Facilitate the participation of non-profits as an advisory role to assist the Town’s affordable housing consultant (see Program 1.2) in identifying funding and opportunities for development.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Quarterly; Case-by-case
basis
October 2024; Case-bycase basisList created on
10/24/24.

The Town created a list of non-profit affordable housing developers and affordable housing advocates (i.e., EAH Housing, BRIDGE, The Pacific Group) and used that list to reach out to the non-profits to advertise housing development opportunities on October 24, 2024. As projects arise, the Town will continue to reach out to the organizations that would benefit from feedback from this stakeholder group.

Action 1.2a: Provide a report annually to the Town Council to review progress on Housing Element programs. Annually prioritize programs for implementation and include funding in the Town’s budget.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually Annually X To be done annually as part of APR.

The Town completes this annually as part of the required State reporting process each spring.

Action 1.2c: Continue ongoing and annual outreach and coordination with non-profit housing developers and affordable housing advocates to provide advice and comment on proposed zoning amendments and other program implementation.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually; Case-by-case
basis
Started in April '24,
implemented on a case-bycase basis after that.

Email sent on
10/24/24.

The Town advertised recent changes to the Municipal Code and General Plan to implement the 2023- 2031 Housing Element via email to non-profit affordable housing developers identified through Action

1.1c on October 24, 2024. As additional potential amendments and programs arise, the Town reaches out to these organizations.

Action 2.2c: Regularly reach out to community groups and residents representing a broad range of socio-economic groups in the community to solicit ideas for housing strategies when they are discussed at Planning Commission or Town Council meetings.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually and on an asneeded basisOn an as-needed basis Ongoing basis The Town is engaging with a wide variety of community members through the General Plan Update process. Implementation is ongoing as housing topics arise. For example, in 2024 and 2025, the topic of co-housing as an innovative housing type was brought up at the Planning Commission, and the Town Council is considering adoption of regulations in May 2025 that would conditionally allow co-housing in San Anselmo.

Action 5.2f: Conduct an analysis of fees collected for recent multifamily housing projects and compare to the actual time it took for plan check and inspections by staff and outside consultants to provide expedited review of desired housing developments and waivers or reductions of development fees where feasible and necessary.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually Annually No lead time needed This is done as part of our annual budgeting process at the end of the calendar year. We run reports in TrakIT to identify staff time spent and modify development fees where feasible.

Action 5.9c: Continue to evaluate and improve the streamlined processing system to facilitate residential development.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually Annually Ongoing basis Implemented and ongoing. In 2023, the Town conducted rezonings, adopted the Objective Design and Development Standards, created a new administrative path (i.e., Minor Exception) for redevelopment/upgrades on properties requiring foundation repairs and in flood zone, and adopted new actions in the Housing Element to streamline residential development. The Town will continue to assess opportunities to streamline residential development annually.

Action 7.1c: Work with housing providers to ensure that housing needs for special needs groups are addressed for seniors, persons with disabilities and developmental disabilities, single parent-headed households with children, large households, and extremely lowincome households. The Town will seek to meet special housing needs through a combination of regulatory incentives and zoning standards. Actions 5.7a through 5.7 g,

5.3a, and 6.2c contain additional incentives the Town plans to implement.

Planning Division Town staff 1 January 2024; Annually
thereafter
January 2024; Annually
thereafter
The Town will
continue to
implement this action
annually.

The Town adopted amendments to the Zoning Code via Town Council Ordinance No. 1179 on August 22, 2023 (Link: https://www.townofsananselmo.org/DocumentCenter/View/30550/Ordinace-No1179?bidId=) and Town Council Ordinance No. 1184 on January 23, 2024 (Link:
https://www.townofsananselmo.org/DocumentCenter/View/31090/Ordinance-No-1184?bidId=). These ordinances provide incentives that support the creation of housing units for people with special needs.

The Town continues to seek additional incentives that support the creation of units for people with special housing needs as part of the General Plan Update, which was initiated by the Town Council on November 14, 2023.

Action 7.3a: Continue to support the use of Marin Community Foundation funds for affordable housing and continue to participate in the Housing Stability program administered through MHA.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Ongoing as needed;
Annually
Ongoing as needed;
Annually
Implementation
ongoing
The Town supports the Marin Community Foundation and continues to participate in housing stability programs administered through MHA by virtue of MHA administering the Town’s low income housing units.

Action 7.4a: Allocate funds, as appropriate, for County and non-profit programs providing emergency shelter and related support services.

Planning Division and
Admin/ Finance Dept
Town staff 1 Annually Annually Implementation
ongoing
Implemented. The Town allocates funds to the County annually to support homelessness services.

Action 7.4b: Continue to provide resources that support local and regional solutions that meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Continue to collaborate with other agencies to support shelters and programs, such as Housing First and Rapid Rehousing, and provide housing resources and opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness and displacement.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually Annually Implementation ongoing
Implemented. The Town allocates funds to the County annually to support homelessness services.

Action 7.5b: Encourage positive relations between neighborhoods and providers of permanent or temporary emergency shelters. Providers or sponsors of emergency shelters, transitional housing programs and community care facilities shall be encouraged to establish outreach programs within their neighborhoods and, when necessary, work with the Town or a designated agency to resolve disputes.

Planning Division Town staff 1 Annually Ongoing basis The Town does not currently have permanent or temporary emergency shelters. The Town actively encourages positive relations between neighbors, requiring community members to meet with adjacent neighbors early in their land use permit process as demonstrated in the Town's Application Submittal Checklist posted on the Town's website: https://www.townofsananselmo.org/1180/Apply-Online-andApplication-Forms. In addition, the Town has recently provided many opportunities for neighbors to engage and build positive relations as part of the General Plan Update, which was initiated by the Town Council on November 14, 2023.

Action 7.5c: As the opportunity arises, the Town will participate in the funding of multijurisdictional emergency shelter projects such as the Project Homekey project at 1251 South Eliseo Drive and the Homeward Bound of Marin Workforce and veteran Housing project in Novato.

Planning Division and
Admin/ Finance Dept
Town staff 1 Annually Implementation
ongoing
The Town allocates funds to the County annually to support local and regional solutions that meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, such as the development of a multi-jurisdictional emergency shelter or a veteran housing project.

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Project highlights from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 Energy.Efficiency.and.Renewable.Energy
• Assisted with Building Code Adoption
• Coordination and collaboration with BayREN and San Anselmo Department of Public Works (DPW) on the grant to install an electric HVAC system in the Library • Finalizing SolarAPP+ documents
Transportation
• Collaborated with Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) on a regional Request for Information (RFI) to kick start a regional collaboration on charging connectivity and regional management and operations.
• Collaborating with MCEP on an alternative commute outreach campaign • Creating a Fleet Transition Analysis and Plan with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on Fleet Planning Assistance (an outcome of a 100K grant) - • Applied for the Bay Area Air District’s Public Electric Vehicle (EV) charger grants. • DPW purchase a new Kia EV
• Memorial Park and San Anselmo Corps Yard EV chargers are up and running • In process with PG&E: Pine Street Lot, Isabel Cook
• Working with Its Electric on a curbside charging pilot Waste.and.Sequestration.
• Submitted the Environmental Air Reduction (EAR) to Zero Waste Marin • Hosted a Repair Fair and Halloween Décor/ Costume exchange • Coordinating with Zero Waste Marin on an Event Greening Pilot. • Researching and coordinating sustainable event practices for Live on the Avenue • Developing a collaboration with Make It Home for furniture donations • Coordinated All-staff “Lunch and Learn” on Composting and Recycling practices and importance
Adaptation.and.Resilience
• Facilitated the Climate Action Commission (CAC) inventory of resilience in town functions and assets.

Community.Outreach.and.Education.
• Coordinating newsletter and outreach content with MCEP and Zero Waste Marin • Education and Events
o Reuse Fair and Halloween Decor Exchange
o Planning a Takeback Day for October
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Energy.Efficiency.and.Renewable.Energy.
• Submit documents to the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the Building Code Update
• Continue Coordinating with BayREN and DPW on Library HVAC project • Distribute outreach on electrification and efficiency measures for homeowners and renters
• Implement County’s Building Electrification Roadmap
• Facilitate CAC outreach to Multifamily housing owners • Update the Green Building Website
Transportation.
• Collaborate with MTC and finalize Fleet Electrification Roadmap • EV chargers to be installed at Pine Street Lot, Isabel Cook • Coordinate Its Electric pilot on curbside charging
• Alternative Commute Campaign administration with MCEP • Finalize partnership with Ohm (maintenance and operations of EV chargers) Waste.and.Sequestration.
• Educate and meet with High impact businesses on composting, waste, and foodware
• SB 1383 Implementation and reporting
• Facilitate a site visit with Outreach branch of CalRecycle • Coordinate last-mile-composting education with DPW staff and internal sustainability practices
• Finalize Event Greening for Live on the Avenue and implement strategies Summer 2026
• Takeback Day October 25, 2025
Adaptation.and.Resilience.
• Continue facilitating the CAC’s inventory of resilience in town functions and assets Community.Outreach.and.Education
• Lead the Outreach Committee for MCEP - continue newsletter and outreach items • Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update Community Workshop and Survey • Breakfast with Santa Event Greening Pilot
• Repair Fair Sept 2026
• Social and Environmental Academy (SEA)- Dedicated to Improving School and Community (DISC) Collaborative Event on Climate Impacts Reporting.and.Administration.
• Update the Climate Action Plan with Consultant Christine O'Rourke and CAC subcommittee
• SB 1383 SMART platform reporting
• Continue to clean up and organize S-Drive
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Item #: 2.6

STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.6
MEETING DATE: October 28, 2025
AGENDA TITLE: Consultant Contract for the Creek Park Parking Lot Contraflow Bike Lane Project
FROM: Scott Schneider, Assistant Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix for the design of the Creek Park Parking Lot Contraflow Bike Lane Project in an amount not to exceed $158,183, and find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15306.

BACKGROUND
It has long been a challenge for cyclists travelling from San Rafael to downtown San Anselmo to cross Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (SFD) near the Hub. The current westbound route using Countywide Bike Route 24 is to ride eastbound Greenfield Avenue to Lincoln Park to Bank Street, cross SFD, ride south on SFD to Tunstead Avenue, intersect with Bike Route 20, then head north on San Anselmo Avenue towards Fairfax or south towards Ross.

Eastbound riders from Fairfax are routed from Route 20 on San Anselmo Avenue to Center Boulevard past the transit station to the Hub using a very short section of Class 2 bike lane, then onto Greenfield Avenue (Route 24). This route is a high stress route for adult and experienced riders, and some parents may not allow their children to ride this route.

An alternative route through Creek Park was included in the proposed project list in the 2008 Bicycle Master Plan, and included in updates in 2015 and 2025. This route would be a low stress route through the Creek Park parking lot, and bring cyclists to the Bridge Avenue/Center Boulevard intersection (all way stop sign), then down Bridge Avenue to connect with Route 20 on San Anselmo Avenue.
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Town solicited proposals from three engineering firms, and received proposals from two firms – Parametrix and Siegfried Engineering. Both firms are highly qualified and have worked on successful projects for the Town. Staff reviewed both proposals and selected the Parametrix proposal as the most responsive for this project.

The design work is expected to take four to six months, and includes two public meetings. The completed design will be brought back to the Town Council for their approval in spring 2026 for summer 2026 construction if construction funding is identified.

FISCAL IMPACT
The professional services agreement will be drafted for a not-to-exceed cost of $158,183. Funding is available from Measure B ($166,142) from the Transportation Authority of Marin (through the Vehicle License Fee program). Construction funds have not yet been identified.

CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
This project design is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under a Class 6 categorical exemption, because the scope of work consists of data gathering, analysis and preparation of plans and specifications for a project. No construction or alteration will be undertaken. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15306). When the plans and specifications are finalized and ready for bidding and construction, a CEQA analysis will be undertaken at that time.

The project design will propose improvements that will address San Anselmo’s Climate Action Plan 2030, specifically CAP Measure T-2 (bicycling).

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Parametrix Scope and Cost Proposal
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BIKEWAY

CONNECTION
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One Harbor Drive, Suite 300 • Sausalito, CA 94965 | 510.343.6400 | Parametrix.com Town of San Anselmo
Scott Schneider
Assistant Public Works Director
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Re: San Anselmo Creek Park Bikeway Connection
Dear Mr. Schneider:

Parametrix presents the following qualifications and work plan outlining engineering services to support the Town of San Anselmo (Town) in advancing the Creek Park Bikeway Connection project. Our team will assist the Town in identifying and recommending a preferred design alternative, preparing design documents, conducting public and stakeholder outreach, and providing technical support throughout the design phase.

PROPOSED TEAM
Parametrix has assembled the following key team members to lead the engineering and outreach efforts for the Creek Park Bikeway Connection project. Our team brings the expertise and experience necessary to advance the Town’s goals and deliver a successful outcome.

Janice Reguyal, PE | Project Manager/Public Outreach
Janice is a licensed civil engineer with 17 years of experience delivering complex transportation and infrastructure projects throughout California. Her background includes design and coordination on multimodal corridor improvements, transit facilities, roadway upgrades, and rail infrastructure, with a strong focus on integrating safety and constructability considerations into design solutions. Janice has extensive experience collaborating with public agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders to balance design and technical requirements with local priorities. For the Creek Park Bikeway Connections project, Janice brings a wide range of knowledge in roadway design and geometric refinement that supports the development of safe, context-sensitive active transportation facilities. Her familiarity with agency standards and multidisciplinary coordination will help advance the project efficiently from design through implementation.

David Parisi, PE, TE | Principal-in-Charge
David is a professional civil and traffic engineer with 36 years of experience in the planning and design of Complete Streets throughout California. He leads multimodal circulation and safety design projects from community outreach through final design and construction. He is a specialist in Vision Zero and in applying appropriate and innovative pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular circulation and safety solutions to assist communities in creating safer, more accessible and sustainable transportation networks. As Principal-in-Charge, David will provide project oversight, serve as a technical resource, and verify adherence to contractual obligations.

Patrick Echols, PE | QA/QC Manager
Pat is a registered civil engineer with 39 years of experience managing infrastructure improvements for public agencies.

His experience includes roadway safety improvements, Class I and II bicycle lanes, and multi-use pathways. He has extensive public outreach experience with community groups and bicycle advisory committees. As QA/QC Manager, Pat will oversee quality management systems and policies to verify compliance, regulatory, and client expectations.

Andres Gonzalez, PE | Project Engineer
Andres is a licensed civil engineer with seven years of experience throughout the Bay Area, specializing in transportation planning and design. His expertise encompasses all phases of project development, from initial fieldwork and operational analysis to conceptual planning, engineering analysis, and the preparation of complete plans, specifications, and 233
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estimates (PS&E) packages. Andres has contributed to a wide range of projects focused on improving transportation infrastructure and safety. His experience includes Complete Streets planning and design, roadway safety improvements on local streets and freeway ramp intersections, and Safe Routes to School assessments.

Rob Markes | Land Surveying Services
Rob oversees UNICO’s surveying operations across the state, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and costeffectively. He takes a responsive and practical approach to consistently develop solutions tailored to each assignment.

Rob actively engages in fieldwork alongside his team whenever possible, blending hands-on expertise with leadership to deliver accurate and reliable results.

Bowen Spellman, EIT | Stormwater Designer
Bowen is an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with five years of stormwater engineering experience throughout the West Coast, specializing in Low Impact Development (LID) for roadway and transportation projects. He is experienced in all phases of project design, spanning from initial site research and field investigations to hydraulic, hydrologic analyses, technical memoranda, and the development of complete plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages. Bowen’s project experience includes a range of public and private developments that emphasize innovative green stormwater solutions to effectively treat and convey runoff.

PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
The following outlines the key components and deliverables included in our proposed scope of work:

TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Parametrix will provide overall project management of the consultant contract with the Town, including project initiation, project planning, budget and schedule tracking, correspondence, and invoicing. This task will include a project kickoff meeting to review the project scope, schedule, and deliverables. We will prepare a baseline schedule with milestones and provide an updated schedule, monthly. Parametrix will also conduct bi-weekly team design meetings with an Action Item list to document outstanding issues and design elements.

Deliverables:
▪ Project kickoff meeting summary
▪ Project baseline schedule
▪ Monthly progress meeting agendas and minutes
▪ Monthly progress reports and invoicing
▪ Bi-weekly meeting agendas and minutes.

Assumptions: Four-month project duration. Budget assumes nine bi-weekly meetings.

TASK 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Existing Conditions and Topographic Survey
Parametrix staff will conduct a site assessment to document existing conditions and gather information necessary for design, including topographic survey, location of existing utilities, drainage features, potential bioretention areas, and other existing features or elements to support project needs. UNICO Engineering will perform topographic surveys of the project area. Land surveying needs for this project include research, aerial imagery, horizontal and vertical survey control, control points, coordinates, and topographic surveying and mapping. Since the Town has provided the recent survey covering the north end of the project, the limits of survey to be performed include the access drive from the intersection of Bank Street and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to the park vehicle exit on Center Boulevard. The topographic survey data collected will serve as a basemap for the Creek Park Bikeway Connection conceptual roll plots and final design drawings.

Alternatives Analysis
A preliminary analysis of the existing width available was conducted and six scenarios were considered. The findings are included in the Appendix section for reference. Three of the six configurations are feasible as they fit within the existing available width without proposing a retaining wall. 234
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Parametrix will prepare a roll plot using digitized aerial imagery at 1” = 40’ scale showing the proposed design alternatives, existing conditions, and potential impacts, to present to the Town. The Parametrix team will lead a design workshop with Town staff to discuss the findings and reach a recommended concept to refine for final design drawings.

Two potential locations for bioretention facilities will be investigated to determine feasibility and added value. If infiltration potential is found, a geotechnical memorandum may need to be provided to support an infiltration based design.

Deliverables:
▪ Survey control table and report
▪ Topographic AutoCAD base files
▪ Aerial imagery
▪ Roll plots of alternatives at 1” = 40’ using available digitized aerial imagery Assumptions: The bicycle facility and drive access may be widened with a retaining curb. The retaining wall design services are not included in this scope of work.

TASK 3: PREPARE 60% DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) Parametrix will refine the preferred alternative and prepare 60% final design plans in AutoCAD on 1” =20’ drawings.

The design will evaluate and maintain adequate accommodation of control vehicle turning movements such as public fire apparatuses. Positive drainage patterns across the drive access and bicycle facility will be maintained and/or brought to required standard. Bioretention cells will be sized and designed. The plan package will include the following drawings:
▪ Typical section sheet
▪ Survey control sheet
▪ Plan and profile sheets
▪ Drainage sheets
▪ Stormwater sheets
Deliverables: 60% Design plans, specifications, and estimate Assumptions: Existing drainage patterns to be maintained, pavement improvements include a mill and overlay of the existing access drive and conforms to existing pavements. In addition, existing trees within the parking areas will be ground down to the necessary elevation. The plan package will include roughly 18 sheets total.

TASK 4: PREPARE 90% DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE Based on the Town’s review and comments, Parametrix will update the 60% design plans, specifications and cost estimate.

Deliverables: 90% Design plans, specifications, and estimate TASK 5: PREPARE 100% DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE Based on the Town’s review and comments, Parametrix will update the 90% design plans, specifications and cost estimate. The final PS&E will be submitted by February 2026.

Deliverables: 100% Design plans, specifications, and estimate TASK 6: PUBLIC OUTREACH
Parametrix will support the Town through a collaborative public outreach process designed to inform, listen, and refine the preferred alternative. This will include preparation for and participation in a public workshop with Town representatives and key stakeholders to present project goals, describe the proposed bikeway concept, and answer community questions. In addition, we anticipate up to two advisory or town hall-style meetings to gather input, address concerns, and document feedback. All comments received will be evaluated and incorporated into the design development where appropriate to ensure the selected alternative reflects community priorities, operational needs, and agency expectations.
▪ Utility sheets
▪ Bulb-out and curb ramp improvements sheets
▪ Construction detail sheets
▪ Signing and striping plan sheets
▪ Signing and striping detail sheet
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PROPOSED FEE
The proposed services outlined above will be provided at a cost of $158,183. Please note that geotechnical consulting services and bid and construction support services are not included in our proposal at this time. Once final plans are developed, Parametrix can provide specific fees for these optional services.

Please contact us should you have any questions or require additional information. We look forward to hearing back from the Town of San Anselmo following the proposal review process and appreciate your consideration on our behalf.

Sincerely,
Parametrix
David Parisi, PE, TE
Principal-in-Charge
[email protected]
M: 415.786.8978
Janice Reguyal, PE
Project Manager
[email protected]
M: 760.583.5617

TASK DESCRIPTION COST PER TASK
1 Project Management $14,990
2 Existing Conditions & Alternatives Analysis $17,195
3 60% PS&E Submittal $37,530
4 90% PS&E Submittal $33,450
5 100% PS&E Submittal $17,320
6 Public Outreach $10,640
R Reimbursable Expenses (Survey) $12,058
C Contingency $15,000
OPT Geotechnical, Bidding and Construction Support Services (Optional) - TOTAL PROPOSED FEE $158,183
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Appendix
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1. Bikeway Alternatives Analysis

2. Project Limits and Existing Conditions Map
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CREEK PARK BIKEWAY CONNECTION
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ALT. CONFIGURATION BIKE
LANE

BUFFER TRAFFIC
LANE

PARKING TOTAL FEASIBLE SAFETY PARKING

IMPACTS

GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION
COST
EC Existing conditions with 45°
straight-in parking 0 0 14 16 30 -
1 Standard parking with 45° straightin parking 0 0 11.83 17.58 29.4167 N No buffer for
contraflow
bicycle lane
(double yellow
lines only)
Maintains current
number of parking
stalls
Retaining wall
likely required to
accommodate
contraflow bicycle
lane
Higher Cost
2 Bicycle lane with parallel parking 6 3 13 8 30 Y
Provides
buffered
contraflow
bicycle lane
Greatest reduction
in number of
parking stalls
No significant issues Lowest Cost
3 Bicycle lane with back-in 45°
parking 5 0 11.83 17.58 34.41 N
No buffer for
contraflow
bicycle lane
(double yellow
lines only)
Maintains current
number of parking
stalls
Retaining wall
likely required to
accommodate
contraflow bicycle
lane
Higher Cost
4 Bicycle lane with back-in 40°
parking 5 0 11 16.91 32.91 N
No buffer for
contraflow
bicycle lane
(double yellow
lines only)
Slight reduction in
number of parking
stalls (depending
on angle)
Retaining wall
likely required to
accommodate
contraflow bicycle
lane
Higher Cost
5 Bicycle lane with back-in 35°
parking 5 0 11 16 32 Y
No buffer for
contraflow
bicycle lane
(double yellow
lines only)
Slight reduction in
number of parking
stalls (depending
on angle)
Retaining curb/wall
may be needed
(depending on angle)
Modest (if no curb/
retaining wall
needed) to moderate
cost depending on
whether curb/wall
needed
6 Bicycle lane with back-in 30°
parking 5 0 11 15.08 31.08 Y
No buffer for
contraflow
bicycle lane
(double yellow
lines only)
Slight reduction in
number of parking
stalls (depending
on angle)
Retaining curb/wall
may be needed
(depending on angle)
Modest (if no curb/
retaining wall
needed) to moderate
cost depending on
whether curb/wall
needed

1. BIKEWAY ALTERNATIVES MATRIX
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2. PROJECT LIMITS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS MAP
Andronico’s
Community
Market
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD.

BRIDGE AVE.

RED HILL AVE.

BANK ST.

CENTER BLVD.

GREENFIELD AVE.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD.

SAN ANSELMO AVE.

Project Limits and Existing Conditions
Creek Park
30' existing
drive access
and parking
Town of
San Anselmo
Easement
Bike route
New Curb
and sidewalk
bulbout
San Anselmo Creek
1 1
4 3
2 2
6 7
6 5
Bioretention
stormwater
management
Bioretention stormwater management
4 7
Proposed
raised
pedestrian
5 crossing
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