TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 9 “BUILDING REGULATIONS”, CHAPTER 23 “SALES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: REPORTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS”; AND MAKING ASSOCIATED CEQA EXEMPTION FINDINGS WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting on February 24, 2026, the Town Council discussed San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 23, which requires the owner or his authorized agent to obtain from the Town a report of the residential building record showing the regularly authorized and legal use, occupancy, and zoning classifications of such property and all other pertinent information relating thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council directed staff to return with an Ordinance repealing San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 23 (“Ordinance Amendment”); and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk caused notice of this public hearing on the proposed Ordinance Amendment to be published in the Marin Independent Journal on February 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held a duly noticed public hearing on March 10, 2026, to introduce and consider adoption of the Ordinance Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the Town’s General Plan and is adopted under the Town Council’s police power in the interest of promoting the public’s general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance Amendment does not affect the Town’s Climate Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Environmental Review. The Ordinance Amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance Amendment will have a significant effect on the environment as there will be no changes to land uses, development intensities, or the rate at which development is expected to occur.
SECTION 2: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated as findings herein.
SECTION 3: Ordinance Amendment Repealing San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 23.
The Town Council of the Town of San Anselmo hereby repeals San Anselmo Municipal Code Title 9 “Building Regulations”, Chapter 23 “Sales of Residential Property: Reports of Residential Building Records”.
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SECTION 4: Severability. The Town Council hereby declares every section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance Amendment for any reason is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases.
SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance Amendment shall go into effect thirty (30) days from its adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days of adoption, this Ordinance Amendment or a summary thereof pursuant to Government Code section 36933, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, along with the names of the members of the Town Council voting for and against its adoption.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council on March 10, 2026, and was adopted at a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Council on ___________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RECUSED:
APPROVED:___________________________
Steve Burdo, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________________
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
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40 Mitchell Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94903 • 415.507.1000 • 415-507-1031 • MarinREALTORS.org March 10, 2026
Item 2.3: Ordinance to Repeal Title 9, Chapter 23, Sales of Residential Property: Reports of Residential Building Records
Honorable Mayor Burdo and members of the San Anselmo Town Council, On behalf of the leadership and membership of the Marin Association of REALTORS®, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your thoughtful consideration of the proposed ordinance to repeal the Residential Building Records report requirement in the Town of San Anselmo.
We commend the Council for carefully reviewing the program and recognizing the concerns raised regarding the cost, complexity, and time required to conduct these inspections and prepare the associated reports. As noted in the staff report and discussed during your February 24 meeting, the existing program can create additional administrative burdens and may duplicate services that are already routinely provided through private real estate inspections and disclosures.
Eliminating this requirement represents an important step toward streamlining residential transactions while maintaining the strong consumer protections that already exist in California’s real estate marketplace. Licensed home inspectors, mandatory disclosures, and negotiated inspections between buyers and sellers provide thorough review and transparency for all parties involved.
We are also grateful for the Council’s willingness to consider the broader impacts on homeowners, buyers, and housing mobility within the community. Reducing unnecessary costs and procedural hurdles helps ensure that San Anselmo remains accessible for families, seniors, and residents navigating life transitions such as downsizing or relocation. In addition to alleviating staff from this redundant inspection, we suggest that the Council reallocate staff time to improving the permitting process as outlined in the Marin Builders report from February. That is a very worthy endeavor, and we applaud you for taking those steps to improve that process.
The Marin Association of REALTORS® appreciates the collaborative and open dialogue that the Town has engaged in throughout this process. We respectfully encourage the Council to adopt the ordinance repealing Chapter 23 of Title 9 and we thank you for your leadership and commitment to practical, thoughtful local governance.
We appreciate your thoughtful consideration and your continued leadership on housing and community issues.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Pedrick
Elizabeth Pedrick
President
Marin Association of REALTORS®
Jasmine Sanderfer
Chief Executive Officer
Marin Association of REALTORS®
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STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.4
MEETING DATE: March 10th, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Receive an Update on an Easement for Sorich Pedestrian Trail
FROM: Marc Matundan, Assistant Engineer, Department of
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council receive an update for Sorich Pedestrian Trail
SUMMARY
Staff proposes the development of a new pedestrian-only trail connecting Sorich Trail to Memorial Ridge Trail, which would require the acquisition of an easement from the Mt.
Tamalpais Cemetery (APN 177-220-61)
BACKGROUND
In September 2024, the San Anselmo Town Council approved the conversion of the Sorich Park Trail from “pedestrian” to “multi-modal.” Recognizing that some community members wish to maintain the pedestrian-only experience in Sorich Park, the Council directed staff to explore alternative options for a nearby dedicated pedestrian trail.
Sorich Park and the surrounding area currently provide four primary trail connections to Ridgewood Fire Road: Sorich–Tomahawk Trail, Dean–Nyberg Trail, Memorial Ridge Trail, and Sorich Park Trail. The most recently constructed of these, Memorial Ridge Trail, was completed in 2018. It traverses Mount Tamalpais Cemetery via an easement and connects to Marin County Open Space District lands. 593
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The proposed hiking trail connects the Sorich Trail to the Memorial Ridge Trail. It cuts through Marin County Open Space and Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery.
The Town has approval from Marin County Open Space to utilize a 100-foot section of County Open Space land for designated future trail usage. Construction in this section will require a future right-to-enter agreement with Marin County Open Space.
The Town will request an easement from the owner of the cemetery for hiking use, including the right to construct, maintain, repair, and operate trails, signs, gates, protective barriers, fixtures, and facilities as necessary.
Staff is requesting support to continue with this effort. If the Cemetery owner grants the Town the requested Easement, the Council must approve a certificate of acceptance for the easement deed before it can be recorded with the Marin County Recorder’s Office.
The proposed trail map can be seen in Attachment 1. The draft Survey for the pedestrian trail easement has been performed and is attached (Attachment 2).
FISCAL IMPACT
Other than staff time and surveyor fees, there are no immediate costs associated with this action; however, the future cost of trail construction is estimated at $50,000.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This item is consistent with San Anselmo Circulation Element C and Public Open Space Element I-17.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The Town finds this project to be categorically exempt from the requirement to prepare environmental documents under the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1, as it involves the maintenance and minor alteration of an existing facility with negligible or no expansion of use. If the easement deed is granted to allow for the construction of the trail, Town staff will prepare a notice of exemption for this project.
The proposed pedestrian trail is consistent with the goals and objectives of the adopted San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Measure T-3.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Map of Proposed Trail
Attachment 2 – Draft Trail Survey
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Trails TSA
Sorich Multi-Modal Trail
Walking Trails
Proposed Pedestrian Trail
Ped Only Trail
Ped Only Trail Extension
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Item #: 2.5
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.5
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Appoint One Voting Member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
FROM: Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For the Town Council to consider appointing one voting member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
The San Anselmo Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is an active committee established in 1999. The Committee promotes safe bicycle and pedestrian use within the Town, supports and implements goals in the San Anselmo Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, providing conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and provides a public forum and ongoing process for resident input and advises elected officials on matters related to bicycles and pedestrians The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory committee has a membership of seven seats appointed by the Town Council to serve four-year terms.
Currently there is one vacancy. The Committee is composed of the following members with their respective expiring terms:
Name Term Term Expiration
1 Ted Fehlhaber Current February 28, 2027
2 Bridget A. Clark Current June 24, 2029
3 Walter H. Meservey Current June 24, 2029
4 Sandra Becker Current June 24, 2029
5 Nicholas Pappas Current June 24, 2029
6 Ken Husband Current August 26, 2029
7 Vacant
8 Jack DeNitto* Current June 30, 2026
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9 Liam Rosenbaum* Current June 30, 2026
*Youth Commissioners
There is one seat available.
The Council may consider making (1) one appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee from the following list of applicants:
List of applicants:
Adam L. Smith- Interviewed earlier today
Jamie Mackie- Interviewed earlier today
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact on 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 which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res.
Code § 21065).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Adam L. Smith- Application w/Resume
Attachment 2- Jamie Mackie- Application w/Resume
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E-Signature:
Adam Smith
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town of San Anselmo and its citizens. For further information, please contact Serge Avila, Town Clerk at [email protected] or 415-258- 4660.
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Adam Smith
Summary
Transportation planner and San Anselmo resident with 15+ years of experience advancing bicycle, pedestrian, and transit-oriented projects across the Bay Area. Background includes active transportation planning, community outreach, complete streets implementation, and data-driven safety analysis. Education includes a Master’s degree focused on transportation planning and research in current transportation issues. Committed to improving walking and biking safety, accessibility, and quality of life for all ages and abilities.
Relevant Experience
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) — Senior Transportation Planner (2015–Present) • Advance complete streets, pedestrian safety, bicycle access, and transit improvements for citywide and neighborhood projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with developers on street design, transit stop placement, routing, and multimodal access. • Lead public outreach efforts, including community meetings and responses to resident concerns. • Advocate for transportation investments in underserved communities. • Review transportation impact studies and environmental documents with a focus on safety, accessibility, and livability.
• Present projects to SFMTA Board for approval.
Alta Planning & Design, Berkeley — Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Intern (2012–2013) • Conducted on-the-ground walk, bike, and roll evaluations and recommendations for schools throughout Marin and Alameda County Safe Routes programs
• Conducted GIS and data analysis for bicycle and pedestrian plans, Safe Routes to School programs, and active transportation studies.
• Produced maps and technical analysis supporting walking, biking, and trail projects. • Supported one of the nation’s largest Safe Routes to School data evaluation programs.
Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose — Research Assistant (2009–2012) • Researched and authored reports and journal articles on transportation policy, infrastructure funding, parking, and transit performance.
GIS Data Resources, San Rafael — GIS Analyst (2013–2015) • Used GIS and data analysis to support transportation safety, routing, and emergency response planning.
Skills
• Active transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian safety, complete streets • Community engagement and public outreach
• Transportation policy, CEQA, environmental review
• GIS mapping and transportation data analysis
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Jamie Mackie
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Educational Experience
Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology Certificate Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, Greenville, South Carolina Master of Science
California State University, Hayward, California
Bachelor of Science
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Professional Experience
Sr. Clinical Account Specialist – Biosense Webster (2/19 - Present) Field Sales Trainer (7/18 – Present)
Clinical Account Specialist (1/17 – 2/19)
Associate Clinical Account Specialist (2/16 – 1/17)
*Provide sales support and expertise to optimize full utilization of the BWI electrophysiology product portfolio: including advanced software, intra-cardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheters, diagnostic and ablation catheters, as well as RF generators. *Provide clinical support to physicians and healthcare providers on the safe and effective utilization of 3D electro-anatomical mapping software and accompanying RF generators. *Act as the primary point of contact for sales and clinical considerations - including new product releases, inventory management, and product launches.
*Manage data collection and tracking to aid in research endeavors. *Directly responsible for managing field sales and clinical training programs. *Utilize marketing resources to develop and grow mutually beneficial relationships within and beyond the EP lab: including securing institutional/physician education and marketing contracts. *Achieve individual sales goals as well as aid in team sales goals for the SF Bay Area region, deliver market share metrics for growth, as well as other key benchmarks. *Recognized for outstanding achievement: Spotlight award, Inspire award, Credo award.
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetes Prevention Manager - YMCA (9/13 – 7/15) *Manage 24 employees comprised of registered nurses, Registered dietitians, Certified diabetes educators, and interns.
*Provide employee training and professional skill development. *Grant management, budget management, curriculum development, and materials management.
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Seton Medical / John Muir Medical internship (6/11 – 10/13) *Monitor and chart patient progress during program duration. Provide counseling on nutrition and lifestyle risk factor management.
*Utilize ScottCare telemetry systems, document abnormal EKG tracings and monitor blood pressure.
California State University, Hayward - Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fall 2012) *Preparing and delivering lecture material, leading lab classes & study group sessions. *Collaborating on exam creation & laboratory assignments. 609