Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:40 PM
In the Council Chambers and Via Zoom at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960 Town Council
Agenda
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I. Interviews for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - 6:40 PM 2 Interviews by Time, Attachment No. and Applicant Name (10 minutes each) Staff Report (DOC)
6:40 PM- Attachment 1- Adam L. Smith- BPAC- Application w/Resume (PDF) 6:50 PM Attachment 2- Jamie Mackie- BPAC- Application w/Resume (PDF) Call to Order. Optional Pledge of Allegiance: The Mayor or a designated Council member will recite the Pledge of Allegiance for members of the Council and the public who wish to join in the recitation - 7:00 PM
Town Council Agenda March 10, 2026
1 1. Consent Agenda:
1.1 Approve the Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2026
1.2 Receive and File Report of Checks Issued, February 2026
1.3 Approve the Bidding Process for Isabel Cook Community Center (ICC) Exterior Paint
1.4 Adopt a Resolution to Define the Membership for the San Anselmo Arts Commission
1.5 Approve the Town of San Anselmo Downtown Hanging Flower Basket Funding Request
1.6 Consideration of Special Event Application – Sip n’ Stroll Fundraiser 2026
1.7 Receive and Accept the Results of the Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement Open time for public expression.
The public is welcome to address the Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than three minutes and should be respectful to the community.
Council requests for future agenda items.
Council committee liaison reports, questions and comments to staff; staff miscellaneous items.
Special Presentation.
Proclamation Recognizing Georgia Stahl-Ricco and Griff Roberts on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout The opportunity for public comment on consent agenda items will occur prior to Council discussion of the consent agenda. The Council may approve the entire consent agenda with one action. In the alternative, items on the consent agenda may be removed by any Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Draft Minutes of the February 24, 2026 Regular Town Council Meeting (DOC) Staff Report (DOCX)
Attachment 1 Check Report February 2026 (PDF)
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - ICC Paint Presentation (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Draft Resolution (DOC)
Attachment 2- Resolution No. 4455 (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Event Application (PDF)
Attachment 2 - ABC Assistance Form for CMPA (PDF)
Staff Report (DOCX)
Town Council Agenda March 10, 2026
2 2. Council Business Items:
2.1 Receive Report on Sorich Park Goat Grazing Monitoring Results. The Town filed a Notice of Exemption for the Sorich Park and Hawthorne Canyon Prescribed Grazing Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, for minor alterations to land, and Section 15301, Class 1, for Existing Facilities. (Attachment 3). That NOE recognized that this project would continue on an annual basis.
2.2 Introduction of the Draft General Plan 2045 and Request for Town Council Review and Direction. Review and discussion of the Draft General Plan is not a "project" under CEQA
2.3 Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Title 9, Chapter 23, Sales of Residential Property: Reports of Residential Building Records. The proposed Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “common sense” exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
Attachment 1- Independent Accountant's Report on Compliance for CSLFRF Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement (PDF)
In general, the following procedural order applies to items of business:
•Presentation
•Town Council questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Sorich Park Year 1 Monitoring Report (PDF) Attachment 2 - 2026 Sorich Park Grazing Map (PDF)
Attachment 3 - Notice of Exemption for Sorich Park Grazing (PDF) Attachment 4 - Draft Grazing Workplan (PDF)
Attachment 5 - Sequoia Eco Presentation (PDF)
Public Comment- Voss (PDF)
Public Comment- Voss- Goat Grazing Report (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Draft General Plan- Revised (PDF)
Attachment 2- DEIB Proposals-Updated (PDF)
Public Comment- McKitterick (PDF)
Public Hearing:
In general, the following procedural order applies to public hearing items:
•Staff Presentation
•Town Council Questions
•PUBLIC COMMENT – limited to 3 minutes/person
•Town Council discussion/action
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Proposed Ordinance (DOC)
Public Comment- Vakulenko (PDF)
Public Comment- Marin Realtors (PDF)
Town Council Agenda March 10, 2026
3 2.4 Receive an Update on an Easement for Sorich Park Pedestrian Trail Alternative. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (14 CCR § 15301).
2.5 Appoint One Voting Member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Appointing volunteers to serve on a committee is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not involve an activity that has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065).
Council Business Items:
Staff Report (PDF)
Attachment 1 - Map of Proposed Trail (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Draft Trail Survey (PDF)
Staff Report (DOC)
Attachment 1- Adam L. Smith- Application w/Resume (PDF) Attachment 2- Jamie Mackie- Application w/Resume (PDF)
Adjourn
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Administration Department
Town Hall
525 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-4691
Town Council
Steve Burdo, Mayor
Chantel Walker, Vice Mayor
Yoav Schlesinger, Councilmember
Eileen Burke, Councilmember
Tarrell Kullaway, Councilmember
Staff
David Donery, Town Manager
Town Council Agenda March 10, 2026
4 Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager / Town Librarian Jeff Zuba, Finance and Admin Services Director
Megan Holt Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Mattie O'Grady, Community Services Director
Mike Norton, Chief of Police
Dan Mahoney, Fire Chief
DECLARATION OF POSTING
This Notice is posted in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a) or §54956. Members of the public can view electronic agendas and staff reports by accessing the Town of San Anselmo website. Under penalty of perjury, this Agenda was posted to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Town Council Agenda March 10, 2026
5 Item #: Interviews
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: Interviews
MEETING DATE: March10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Conducting Interviews for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
FROM: Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For the Town Council to conduct two (2) interviews:
Adam L. Smith
Jamie Mackie
A total of (2) applicants scheduled to be interviewed by the Town Council.
Interview
Time Name
Board, Committee or
Commission
6:40 PM Adam L. Smith Applicant -BPAC
6:50 PM Jamie Mackie Applicant -BPAC
The Council will have the opportunity to appoint one voting member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee later 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- Applicant- 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.
Adam L Smith
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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
. ● San Anselmo, CA 94960 ● ●
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. 15 Item #: 1.1
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 1.1
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 24, 2026
FROM: Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For Council to consider the approval of the Regular Town Council meeting of February 24, 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment 1- February 24, 2026 Draft Minutes
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San Anselmo Draft Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers and via Zoom
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
6:00 PM Mayor Burdo Call to Order
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Burdo (Mayor)
Chantel Walker (Vice Mayor)
Eileen Burke (Councilmember)
Yoav Schlesinger(Councilmember)
Tarrell Kullaway (Councilmember)
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Donery, Town Manager
Linda Kenton, Assistant Town Manager
Megan Acevedo, Town Attorney
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
Heidi Scoble, Community Development Director
Jeff Zuba, Finance & Admin Srvs. Director (Zoom)
Sean Condry, Public Works Director
Eric Robbe, Building Official
Bill Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer
6:00 PM Mayor Burdo called the meeting to order.
A.1 Conference with Legal Council- Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9 (d)(2) and (e)(1): (1 or more cases) Mayor Burdo Open Time for Public Comment on Closed Session Item.
There was No Public Comments
The Council Adjourned to Closed Session
7:00 PM the Town Council reconvened in the Council Chambers Mayor Burdo called the meeting to Order and Optional Pledge of Allegiance
Open Time for Public Expression
Ross Asselstine spoke about progress at the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Nick Riley spoke about some parking issues he’s been experiencing and requested that more enforcement be applied by the town. He also highlighted his concern regarding pedestrian traffic on Sir Francis Drake between the high school and Sierra Ave.
Mayor Burdo Closed Time for Public Expression
Council requests for future agenda items; Committee liaison reports; questions and comments to staff; miscellaneous items
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Councilmember Burke gave an update on the Memorial Park Advisory Committee and proposed park improvements and fundraising.
Councilmember Kullaway spoke about the MCCMC Legislative Committee meeting regarding rate increases. Additionally, she mentioned a low-carbon concrete standard is something she is exploring.
Councilmember Walker mentioned that the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee met and discussed state taxes and their impact on San Anselmo. She also wished the town a happy Black History Month.
Councilmember Schlesinger spoke about the CMPA Police Council meeting where they reviewed the audit, revised the budget for the EV fleet, and new hires for the police force. He also spoke about the
Mayor Burdo noted the LAFCO Board of Directors meeting and the report being comprised that maps out fire protection in Marin county. He also noted the parking issue as well.
Special Presentation
There were no Special Presentations.
1. Consent Agenda
1.1 Approved the Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of February 10, 2026
1.2 Received and Filed the Financial Report on Recreation Fund ending January 31, 2026
1.3 Reviewed and Approved the 2026 San Anselmo Arts Commission’s Beatles in the Park Fundraiser Special Event Application
1.4 Reviewed and Approved the 2026 Teen Battle of the Bands Special Event Application
1.5 Received and Filed the January 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Reports Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
There was no Public Comment
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
M/s, Kullaway/Walker, Motion to approve Consent Calendar items #1.1 – 1.5 AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
2.1 Approve a Lease Agreement for the Public Use of Building Bridge 2 Concrete Platform.
Approval of the Proposed Lease Agreement is Categorically Exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Regulations Sections 15301 and 15304.
Town Manager Donery gave a presentation asking council for approval. 18 3
Councilmember Schlesinger asked about the maximum load measured for the bridge.
Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
There was No Public Comment
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Burke noted how important the location has become to the Town and highlighted her support.
Councilmember Schlesinger noted how this was the result of a collaborative approach with the County and used it as an example of how to handle projects moving forward.
Councilmember Burke thanked Public Works Director Condry for his efforts.
Councilmember Walker also noted her support.
Mayor Burke voiced his support as well, noting how important this was for the Town.
M/s, Burke/Kullaway Motion to approve a Lease Agreement with the Marin County Flood Control and Water conservation District for the Temporary Public Use of the Concrete Platform at 632-636 San Anselmo Avenue and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Lease Agreement for the Public Use of Building Bridge 2 Concrete Platform with the amendment which strikes from section 24 everything after the word “applicable”.
AYES: Burke, Schlesinger, Kullaway, Vice Mayor Walker, Mayor Burdo NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2.2 Residential Resale Program Review and Policy Direction. Receiving this report 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).
Code Enforcement Officer Bill Johnson gave a presentation on the Residential Resale program at San Anselmo, he used a PowerPoint presentation. Director Scoble was also available to provide insight.
Mayor Burdo asked about the time the file review process on Resale Reports takes.
Councilmember Walker asked about the cost increase in the fees for Resale reports, and what the impact would be on the budget if we decreased fees.
Councilmember Burke asked about the accessibility of permit history without a resale report.
Councilmember Schlesinger asked if removing the resale report program would affect the town’s liability in any way.
Mayor Burdo opened the item for Public Comment.
Nate expressed his support to do away with the resale program as it doesn’t serve a purpose in a planning capacity and is wasteful for staff time.
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Unknown resident expressed his support for ending the resale program, as he finds it cumbersome, expensive, and overreaching.
Mark Everett, a real estate professional, noted his support of ending the resale program as the requisite permits take too long to acquire.
Linda Gridley, a realtor, spoke about the fee increase and how cumbersome it can be during the escrow process.
Jen Pfeiffer, a realtor, stated that some colleagues of hers do not apply for permits in San Anselmo and that the resale inspection requirements compound the issue.
Gary Newman, a realtor, noted a specific example of his where the resale inspection was cumbersome, and he expressed support for ending the program.
Building Inspector Michae Legault spoke about how important the resale program was for legalizing work done in San Anselmo and advising potential buyers of illegal work and other issues.
Mayor Burdo closed Public Comment
Councilmember Walker, Schlesinger, Burke, Kullaway, and Mayor Burdo discussed the item and determined that the majority of Town Council would like to repeal the Residential Resale Program. The Council provided direction to staff to bring back an ordinance to repeal the Residential Resale Program.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Burdo adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM Respectfully submitted,
Serge Avila
Town Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #:1.2
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Report of Checks Issued, February 2026
FROM: Jeff Zuba, Finance & Admin Services Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council acknowledges, and files warrant numbers 101165 to 101330 issued during the month of February and bank draft numbers DFT06665, DFT06686, DFT06718-DFT0719, DFT06721-DFT06722, DFT06724-DFT06725, and DFT06745, in a total amount of $2,445,262.92.
BACKGROUND
This report is an itemization of payments made to vendors during the months of February 2026. It also includes wires to Bank of America for February 2026 payrolls, including payments for retirement and health benefits. The Bank of America account is used for payroll-related items.
The following warrants were voided or canceled in February 2026: 100571, 100832, 101179, 101180, 101181, 101186, 101187, and 101280.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1: Check Report February 2026
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Check Report
Town of San Anselmo By Check Number
Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Bank Code: AP-AP - OPERATING POOL
02586 HdL Software LLC 02/27/2026 100571 Regular 0.00 -872.09 04089 AEM 02/18/2026 100832 Regular 0.00 -5,620.00
04114 Robert Tuckey 02/02/2026 101165 Regular 0.00 11,325.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 181 Invoice 01/19/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - FIELD 1 - 25% DEPOSIT 11,325.00 0.00
17.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 3,775.00 MEMORIAL PARK - FIELD 1 - 25
21.65.63100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - CONST 7,550.00 MEMORIAL PARK - FIELD 1 - 25 02411 23 ELEPHANTS THEATRE COMPANY 02/05/2026 101166 Regular 0.00 8,678.54 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount WINTER 2026-1 Invoice 02/03/2026 THEATRE PROGRAM - WINTER 2026 - PAY 8,678.54 0.00
21.62.61175 KIDS CULTURE SERVICES 8,678.54 THEATRE PROGRAM - WINTER 2 04115 Anne Marie Bonneau 02/05/2026 101167 Regular 0.00 125.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1122 Invoice 01/05/2026 LIBRARY - AUTHOR TALK 02/11 125.00 0.00
01.71.61132 OUTSIDE SVCS-PROGRAM 125.00 LIBRARY - AUTHOR TALK 02/11 00059 RoadSafe Traffic Systems 02/05/2026 101168 Regular 0.00 1,194.43 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 256915 Invoice 11/10/2025 CORP YARD - BARRICADES TYPE I 1,194.43 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 1,194.43 CORP YARD - BARRICADES TYPE 04110 Bridget Burke 02/05/2026 101169 Regular 0.00 450.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 348303 Invoice 02/15/2026 AI CLASS - AI PRIVACY AND SECURITY 225.00 0.00
01.71.61132 OUTSIDE SVCS-PROGRAM 225.00 AI CLASS - AI PRIVACY AND SEC 348304 Invoice 03/01/2026 AI CLASS - OMINOIDS 225.00 0.00
01.71.61132 OUTSIDE SVCS-PROGRAM 225.00 AI CLASS - OMINOIDS 04110 Bridget Burke 02/06/2026 101169 Regular 0.00 -450.00 00113 Juan Olsen Sanchez 02/05/2026 101170 Regular 0.00 6,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount WINTER 2026-2 Invoice 02/02/2026 GYMNASTICS - WINTER 2026 - PAYMENT 6,500.00 0.00
21.61.61167 TUMBLING SERVICES 6,500.00 GYMNASTICS - WINTER 2026 - P 04116 Katite Gumucio 02/05/2026 101171 Regular 0.00 300.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01282026-1 Invoice 01/28/2026 FOREVER ACTIVE YOGA CLASS - JAN 2026 300.00 0.00
21.64.61200 OLDER ADUILT PROGRAM 300.00 FOREVER ACTIVE YOGA CLASS - 04124 County of Sonoma 02/10/2026 101172 Regular 0.00 17,325.30 22 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 3051 Invoice 02/05/2026 8FT REDWOOD PICNIC TABLES QTY 12 + S 17,325.30 0.00
17.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 17,325.30 8FT REDWOOD PICNIC TABLES Q 02236 HooplaDigital 02/10/2026 101173 Regular 0.00 913.55 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 508386461 Invoice 01/31/2026 LIBRARY - DIGITAL SERVICES - JAN 2026 913.55 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 913.55 LIBRARY - DIGITAL SERVICES - JA 04117 Linda Fitzgerald 02/10/2026 101174 Regular 0.00 1,745.45 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount WINTER2026-1 Invoice 02/03/2026 WINTER 2026 - NATURE NEUROSCIENCE P 1,745.45 0.00
21.62.61175 KIDS CULTURE SERVICES 1,745.45 WINTER 2026 - NATURE NEURO 01057 Linscott Engineering Contractors Inc 02/10/2026 101175 Regular 0.00 269.15 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 4579 Invoice 02/03/2026 FH20 - FDC SIGN INSTALL/PADLOCK 269.15 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 269.15 FH20 - FDC SIGN INSTALL/PADL 03932 Acevedo and Longfellow LLP 02/10/2026 101176 Regular 0.00 14,135.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 72 Invoice 02/02/2026 GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - JAN 2026 12,210.00 0.00
01.16.61138 GENERAL COUNSEL LEGA 12,210.00 GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES - JAN 73 Invoice 02/02/2026 PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES - JAN 2026 1,925.00 0.00
01.16.61138 GENERAL COUNSEL LEGA 1,925.00 PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES - JA 00004 Alpine Awards Inc. 02/10/2026 101177 Regular 0.00 2,731.85 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 6114050 Invoice 01/13/2026 TROPHIES AND MEDALS - ROOKIE BASKET 2,731.85 0.00
21.61.62961 BASKETBALL SUPPLIES 2,731.85 TROPHIES AND MEDALS - ROOKI 02920 Amazon Business 02/10/2026 101178 Regular 0.00 5,679.55 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 119J-HLM1-M17 Invoice 01/21/2026 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLIES 324.35 0.00
21.63.61187 ROBSON AFTER SCHOOL 324.35 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLI 11H1-YWTF-7YLY Invoice 01/30/2026 ST&PK - HEALY - DEPT SUPPLIES 1,064.28 0.00
16.41.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 1,064.28 ST&PK - HEALY - DEPT SUPPLIES 11TT-YXYW-1FR1 Invoice 01/26/2026 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 48.09 0.00
01.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 48.09 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 1316-9J6Q-41PJ Invoice 01/26/2026 CDD - BORTIS - OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.02 0.00
01.19.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 5.51 CDD - BORTIS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 5.51 CDD - BORTIS - OFFICE SUPPLIES 1334-GKYG-TRLQ Invoice 01/17/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 366.28 0.00
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27.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 18.44 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 17V1-RLQT-YL7Y Invoice 01/14/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 113.54 0.00
27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 113.54 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOO 17V7-LD9C-NCN3 Invoice 01/12/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 12.23 0.00
01.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 12.23 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOO 19RV-719T-FXGL Invoice 01/12/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 18.57 0.00
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01.19.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 20.33 CDD - BORTIS - OFFICE SUPPLIES
01.41.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 20.33 CDD - BORTIS - OFFICE SUPPLIES 1FT3-3CFK-HCQY Invoice 01/10/2026 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 42.72 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 42.72 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 1H1X-QV6C-JVHD Invoice 01/29/2026 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 20.75 0.00
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27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 13.46 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOO 1HV9-FP9M-GQ1 Invoice 01/27/2026 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLIES 99.62 0.00
21.63.61187 ROBSON AFTER SCHOOL 99.62 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLI 1JM7-9JNT-KYHG Invoice 01/28/2026 ST&PK - HEALY - ICC BUILDING MAINT 48.06 0.00
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27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 14.19 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOO 1LW1-M4HL-LLRT Invoice 01/17/2026 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 30.03 0.00
01.71.62310 Library Zip Grant 30.03 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 24 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number 1M9F-RT99-TRKD Invoice 01/17/2026 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 15.28 0.00
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01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 162.18 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 1MLW-7C3G-91Q Invoice 01/29/2026 REC - HILLARD - TODDLER ENRICHMENT 101.76 0.00
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1QR4-6GW7-FG6 Invoice 01/20/2026 REC - HILLARD - TODDLER ENRICHMENT 341.10 0.00
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01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 19.82 LIB - KENTON - ADULT BOOKS 1XYK-J9XL-CXPD Invoice 01/18/2026 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 40.91 0.00
01.71.62310 Library Zip Grant 40.91 LIB - LEYLAND - ZIP BOOKS 1YFT-PKFF-GW6V Invoice 01/12/2026 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 41.67 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 41.67 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 1YVP-YC3W-MVJL Invoice 01/27/2026 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLIES 87.01 0.00
21.63.61187 ROBSON AFTER SCHOOL 87.01 REC - HILLARD - ROBSON SUPPLI **Void** 02/10/2026 101179 Regular 0.00 0.00
**Void** 02/10/2026 101180 Regular 0.00 0.00
**Void** 02/10/2026 101181 Regular 0.00 0.00
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41.41.61701 UTILITIES 422.04 634 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODEM - 25 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number 000024714276 Invoice 01/27/2026 576 - TH CHAMBERS PHONE - 12.27.25-01 63.94 0.00
41.41.61701 UTILITIES 63.94 576 - TH CHAMBERS PHONE - 1 00388 Baker & Taylor 02/10/2026 101185 Regular 0.00 1,842.62 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2039103299-ADJ Invoice 07/01/2025 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - SHORTPAID INV 4.27 0.00
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5017781858-ADJ Invoice 02/09/2026 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - SHORTPAID INV 15.14 0.00
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5017902760 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 08.19.2022 22.82 0.00
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5017932329-ADJ Invoice 02/09/2026 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - SHORTPAID INV 13.48 0.00
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01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 167.68 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS -9.40 CREDIT MEMO #0003271987
5018061125 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022 39.00 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 39.00 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
5018061127 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022 42.59 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 42.59 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
5018061128 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022 7.51 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 18.96 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS -11.45 CREDIT MEMO #0003303737
5018061130 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022 3.20 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 14.63 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS -1.07 CREDIT MEMO #0003270966
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS -0.06 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - OVERP
27.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS -7.00 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - OVERP
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27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS -3.00 BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - OVERP 5018361555 Invoice 07/01/2025 CHILDREN'S BOOKS 05.23.2023 2.44 0.00
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27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 15.20 CHILDREN'S BOOKS 02.26.2024 26 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number
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27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS -28.40 CREDIT MEMO #0003187567 5019054023 Invoice 07/01/2025 TEEN BOOKS 08.14.2024 0.98 0.00
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01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 20.50 ADULT BOOKS 10.11.2024
5019357561 Invoice 07/01/2025 TEEN BOOKS 02.19.2025 40.35 0.00
27.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 40.35 TEEN BOOKS 02.19.2025 5019451326 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 04.11.2025 65.67 0.00
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NS24040149 Invoice 07/01/2025 FY24-25 TS360 SUBSCRIPTION 1,094.50 0.00
01.71.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,094.50 FY24-25 TS360 SUBSCRIPTION **Void** 02/10/2026 101186 Regular 0.00 0.00
**Void** 02/10/2026 101187 Regular 0.00 0.00
00276 BK Krill Corp 02/10/2026 101188 Regular 0.00 2,955.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1744 Invoice 01/21/2026 FLOOD HORN/PARKING - SIGNS/SOCIAL 390.00 0.00
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 200.00 FLOOD HORN/PARKING - SIGNS/
13.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 190.00 FLOOD HORN/PARKING - SIGNS/ 1745 Invoice 01/21/2026 SUMMER 2026 - RECREATION GUIDE 2,565.00 0.00
21.65.62004 PROGRAM BROCHURE & 2,565.00 SUMMER 2026 - RECREATION G 03946 BlueTriton Brands Inc 02/10/2026 101189 Regular 0.00 415.23 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 06A8720212838 Invoice 01/24/2026 REC DEPT - WATER DELIVERY - JAN 2026 415.23 0.00
21.65.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 415.23 REC DEPT - WATER DELIVERY - J 01631 Caine Starelli 02/10/2026 101190 Regular 0.00 881.66 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01262026-5 Invoice 01/26/2026 MAHJONGG LESSONS - JAN/FEB 2026 881.66 0.00
21.62.61171 ADULT CULTURE SERVICE 881.66 MAHJONGG LESSONS - JAN/FEB 03864 Cal West Rentals, Inc. 02/10/2026 101191 Regular 0.00 194.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 455174 Invoice 01/26/2026 BB2 - SCAFFOLDING RENTALS 194.00 0.00
01.42.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 194.00 BB2 - SCAFFOLDING RENTALS 01534 Christine O'Rourke 02/10/2026 101192 Regular 0.00 2,096.25 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1016 Invoice 01/30/2026 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE - DEC 202 2,096.25 0.00
90.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,096.25 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE 03447 Christopher Bock 02/10/2026 101193 Regular 0.00 17,730.00 27 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount SI-315 Invoice 01/22/2026 LIBRARY REFRESH - FLOOR SANDING & RE 9,000.00 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 9,000.00 FRONT (12.39%) / (BACK - 90%) SI-316 Invoice 01/28/2026 LIBRARY FLOORS - FINAL PAYMENT/CHAN 8,730.00 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 8,730.00 LIBRARY FLOORS - FINAL PAYME 03868 CircleUp Education 02/10/2026 101194 Regular 0.00 6,507.90 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 4347 Invoice 01/14/2026 UNRAVELING EQUITY - L&L TRANING 202 6,507.90 0.00
97.00.62006 INSTRUCTION - MSLA 6,507.90 UNRAVELING EQUITY - L&L TRA 04119 Colleen Kyne 02/10/2026 101195 Regular 0.00 68.15 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REIMB-20260202 Invoice 02/06/2026 REIMB - MILEAGE - SAN RAMON TRAININ 68.15 0.00
21.65.61000 TRAINING 68.15 94 MILES RT @ $0.725/MI
00072 Comcast 02/10/2026 101196 Regular 0.00 19.97
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41.41.61701 UTILITIES 19.97 049 - TH INTERNET - 01.27.26-0 02051 COUNTY OF MARIN 02/10/2026 101197 Regular 0.00 730.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount MRNSLO-014 Invoice 11/07/2025 MARIN SLO - 2026 MEALS/VENUE/BUS 730.00 0.00
01.12.61000 TRAINING 730.00 MARIN SLO - 2026 MEALS/VEN
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01.19.61157 PLAN CHECKING 14,670.00 BLDG PLAN SERICES - DEC 2025 00041 CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group Inc 02/10/2026 101199 Regular 0.00 3,922.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2601111 Invoice 01/31/2026 BROOKSIDE SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PH2 3,922.00 0.00
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28 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REIMB-20260202 Invoice 02/02/2026 REIMB - SNACK SHACK SUPPLIES 129.41 0.00
01.82.62206 Snack Shack 129.41 REIMB - SNACK SHACK SUPPLIES 00533 Davis Sign Company 02/10/2026 101203 Regular 0.00 537.85 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 40967 Invoice 01/19/2026 STREET SIGNS - KILGORE LN 537.85 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 537.85 STREET SIGNS - KILGORE LN 00311 Dawn Jones 02/10/2026 101204 Regular 0.00 49.30
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REIMB-20260202 Invoice 02/02/2026 REIMB - MILEAGE - SAN RAMON TRAININ 49.30 0.00
21.65.61000 TRAINING 49.30 68 MILES RT @ $0.725/MI
01320 DC Electric Group Inc 02/10/2026 101205 Regular 0.00 7,229.89 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 478755 Invoice 12/31/2025 M5007 SL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - DEC 704.16 0.00
01.42.61131 OUTSIDE SVCS-STREET LI 704.16 M5007 SL ROUTINE MAINTENA 478816 Invoice 12/31/2025 M1007 TS ROUTINE MAINT - DEC 2025 3,264.34 0.00
01.42.61130 OUTSIDE SVCS-SIGNALS 3,264.34 M1007 TS ROUTINE MAINT - DE 478817 Invoice 12/31/2025 M1008 TS RESPONSE REPAIRS - DEC 2025 3,261.39 0.00
01.42.61130 OUTSIDE SVCS-SIGNALS 3,261.39 M1008 TS RESPONSE REPAIRS - 00035 Demco Inc 02/10/2026 101206 Regular 0.00 231.55
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 7753425 Invoice 01/21/2026 BOOK PROTECTION SUPPLIES 231.55 0.00
01.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 231.55 BOOK PROTECTION SUPPLIES 00082 Department of Industrial Relations 02/10/2026 101207 Regular 0.00 450.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount E 2249889 SA Invoice 01/27/2026 CONVEYANCE #065026 INSPECTION - JAN 225.00 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 225.00 CONVEYANCE #065026 INSPECT E 2249890 SA Invoice 01/27/2026 CONVEYANCE #066410 INSPECTION - JAN 225.00 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 225.00 CONVEYANCE #066410 INSPECT 04120 Dinna Davis 02/10/2026 101208 Regular 0.00 168.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 02022026-1 Invoice 02/02/2026 INTRO TO CHINESE MAHJONG - JAN 2026 168.00 0.00
21.62.61171 ADULT CULTURE SERVICE 168.00 INTRO TO CHINESE MAHJONG - 00712 Donna Simonsen 02/10/2026 101209 Regular 0.00 60.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01262026-4 Invoice 01/26/2026 LEISURE WALKS - JAN 2026 60.00 0.00
21.62.61171 ADULT CULTURE SERVICE 60.00 LEISURE WALKS - JAN 2026 00266 Edwin P Gurka, Jr 02/10/2026 101210 Regular 0.00 523.75 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1-2026 Invoice 01/07/2026 SITE VISIT - 91 VALLEY RD 523.75 0.00
01.81.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 523.75 SITE VISIT - 91 VALLEY RD 00087 Elite Tree Service 02/10/2026 101211 Regular 0.00 17,520.00 29 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-01-11 Invoice 01/23/2026 CORPYARD - OAK ROUNDS 1,400.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,400.00 CORPYARD - OAK ROUNDS 2026-01-13 Invoice 01/30/2026 CREEK PARK - WEED WHACK/DEBRIS REM 2,800.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,800.00 CREEK PARK - WEED WHACK/DE 2026-01-14 Invoice 01/30/2026 CREEK PARK - CLEAN UP/DEBRIS REMOVA 2,800.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,800.00 CREEK PARK - CLEAN UP/DEBRIS 2026-1-1 Invoice 01/09/2026 TREE PRUNING - 91 VALLEY RD 1,080.00 0.00
01.42.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 1,080.00 TREE PRUNING - 91 VALLEY RD 2026-1-3 Invoice 01/09/2026 MEMORIAL RIDGE TRAIL - PATH TREE RE 1,440.00 0.00
01.81.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 1,440.00 MEMORIAL RIDGE TRAIL - PATH 2026-1-4 Invoice 01/09/2026 PRUNING/CHIPPING - 91 VALLEY RD 3,500.00 0.00
01.42.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 3,500.00 PRUNING/CHIPPING - 91 VALLE 2026-1-5 Invoice 01/09/2026 EMERGENCY JOB - TREE REMOVAL - 39 YO 2,700.00 0.00
01.81.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 2,700.00 EMERGENCY JOB - TREE REMOV 2026-1-7 Invoice 01/09/2026 SAUNDERS BRIDGE - FISH LADDER LOG RE 1,800.00 0.00
01.42.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 1,800.00 SAUNDERS BRIDGE - FISH LADD 02777 Elizabeth Flanagan 02/10/2026 101212 Regular 0.00 47.60 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01262026-3 Invoice 01/26/2026 PAINTING WORKSHOPS - JAN 2026 47.60 0.00
21.62.61171 ADULT CULTURE SERVICE 47.60 PAINTING WORKSHOPS - JAN 20 03396 Emily B. Stucky 02/10/2026 101213 Regular 0.00 500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0126 Invoice 02/05/2026 SING AND STOMP - JAN 2026 500.00 0.00
01.71.61132 OUTSIDE SVCS-PROGRAM 500.00 SING AND STOMP - JAN 2026 04123 Erik Linderman 02/10/2026 101214 Regular 0.00 2,356.35 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-PF-PRO2025- Invoice 02/06/2026 REFUND - PERMIT FEES - 97 SPRING GROV 2,356.35 0.00
01.00.48012 GENERAL PLAN MAINT FE 204.90 REFUND - PERMIT FEES - 97 SPR
01.00.48057 PLANNING FEES 2,049.00 REFUND - PERMIT FEES - 97 SPR
01.00.48059 PLANNING TRAINING FEE 102.45 REFUND - PERMIT FEES - 97 SPR 00389 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. 02/10/2026 101215 Regular 0.00 700.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 900171075 Invoice 01/07/2026 ARCGIS ONLINE CREATOR ANNUAL SUBSC 700.00 0.00
01.18.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 700.00 ARCGIS ONLINE CREATOR ANNU 00092 Ewing Irrigation Products 02/10/2026 101216 Regular 0.00 256.82 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 28949024 Invoice 01/27/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 256.82 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 256.82 MEMORIAL PARK - IRRIGATION 00017 Fairfax Building Supply Co. Inc. 02/10/2026 101217 Regular 0.00 1,122.44 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 305591 Invoice 12/02/2025 CHRISTMAS TREE - LAG SCREWS 9.29 0.00
95.41.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 9.29 CHRISTMAS TREE - LAG SCREWS 305637 Invoice 12/03/2025 DEPT SUPPLIES - EXTENSION CORD 25.48 0.00
95.41.61105 OUTSIDE SERVICES-TREES 25.48 DEPT SUPPLIES - EXTENSION CO 30 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number 306223 Invoice 12/17/2025 DEPT SUPPLIES - CAMPS/HEX BOLTS 25.92 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 25.92 DEPT SUPPLIES - CAMPS/HEX B 306261 Invoice 12/18/2025 DEPT SUPPLIES - FASTENERS/SCREWS 105.63 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 105.63 DEPT SUPPLIES - FASTENERS/SC 306263 Invoice 12/18/2025 BASEBALL - FIELD SUPPLIES 60.77 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 60.77 BASEBALL - FIELD SUPPLIES 306316 Invoice 12/19/2025 ROBSON - SOIL 143.88 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 143.88 ROBSON - SOIL
306751 Invoice 01/05/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - PIPING SUPPLIES 33.47 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 33.47 MEMORIAL PARK - PIPING SUPP 307026 Invoice 01/12/2026 CREEK PARK SIGN - HARDWARE & SUPPLI 287.21 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 287.21 CREEK PARK SIGN - HARDWARE 307063 Invoice 01/13/2026 IMAGINATION PARK - PEAT MOSS 139.48 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 139.48 IMAGINATION PARK - PEAT MOS 307149 Invoice 01/15/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - CONCRETE 29.41 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 29.41 DEPT SUPPLIES - CONCRETE 307358 Invoice 01/21/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - LIGHT BULBS/FACE SHIEL 54.86 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 54.86 DEPT SUPPLIES - LIGHT BULBS/F 307553 Invoice 01/27/2026 ICC - SEALANT/DRYWALL SUPPLIES 47.94 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 47.94 ICC - SEALANT/DRYWALL SUPPLI 307660 Invoice 01/29/2026 ICC - PAINT SUPPLIES 159.10 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 159.10 ICC - PAINT SUPPLIES 00242 Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance Inc 02/19/2026 101218 Regular 0.00 -2,319.66 00242 Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance Inc 02/10/2026 101218 Regular 0.00 2,319.66 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2601028-IN Invoice 01/16/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - PUMP SYSTEM DIAGN 535.00 0.00
01.81.61413 EQUIPMENT MAINT.-OTH 535.00 MEMORIAL PARK - PUMP SYSTE 2601033-IN Invoice 01/16/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - PLUMBING/STORAGE T 1,784.66 0.00
01.81.61413 EQUIPMENT MAINT.-OTH 1,784.66 MEMORIAL PARK - PLUMBING/S 02278 Gardeners' Guild 02/10/2026 101219 Regular 0.00 12,978.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 119079 Invoice 01/26/2026 IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA LOT - NO 2,243.00 0.00
01.81.61104 OUTSIDE SERVICES-GROU 1,121.50 IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,121.50 IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA 123003 Invoice 10/01/2025 RED HILL MEDIANS - OCT 2025 2,461.00 0.00
01.42.61144 Outside Services Medians 2,461.00 RED HILL MEDIANS - OCT 2025 123826 Invoice 12/10/2025 IMAGINATION PARK - SEASONAL COLOR - 991.00 0.00
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 991.00 IMAGINATION PARK - SEASONAL 123827 Invoice 12/10/2025 IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA LOT - NO 772.00 0.00
01.81.61104 OUTSIDE SERVICES-GROU 772.00 IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA 124308 Invoice 02/01/2026 SFD MEDIANS - FEB 2026 1,200.00 0.00
01.42.61144 Outside Services Medians 1,200.00 SFD MEDIANS - FEB 2026 124344 Invoice 02/01/2026 RED HILL MEDIAN - FEB 2026 2,584.00 0.00
01.42.61144 Outside Services Medians 2,584.00 RED HILL MEDIAN - FEB 2026 124345 Invoice 02/01/2026 TH/IMAGINATION PARK/MAGNOLIA LOT - 2,450.00 0.00
01.81.61104 OUTSIDE SERVICES-GROU 1,225.00 TH/IMAGINATION PARK/MAGN
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,225.00 TH/IMAGINATION PARK/MAGN 124406 Invoice 02/01/2026 ICC MAINTENANCE - FEB 2026 277.00 0.00
21.65.61507 ICC LANDSCAPING MAINT 277.00 ICC MAINTENANCE - FEB 2026 00104 Grier Argall Plumbing Inc 02/10/2026 101220 Regular 0.00 1,962.50 31 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 19757 Invoice 12/08/2025 TOWN HALL - PD TOILET AUGER 190.00 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 190.00 TOWN HALL - PD TOILET AUGER 19885 Invoice 01/16/2026 TOWN HALL - SUMP PUMPS - DEC 2025 1,377.50 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,377.50 TOWN HALL - SUMP PUMPS - D 19899 Invoice 01/21/2026 TOWN HALL - LIBRARY SEWER LATERAL C 395.00 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 395.00 TOWN HALL - LIBRARY SEWER L 00020 Hannibal's Inc Electrical Construction 02/10/2026 101221 Regular 0.00 15,344.46 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 25438 Invoice 01/05/2026 MAGNOLIA LOT - UNDERGROUND COND 600.00 0.00
15.90.63100 CONSTRUCTION 600.00 MAGNOLIA LOT - UNDERGROU 25439 Invoice 01/05/2026 IMAGINATION PARK - TREE LIGHTING REP 421.95 0.00
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 421.95 IMAGINATION PARK - TREE LIGH 25440 Invoice 01/05/2026 T-MAN LABOR - PD METER FOR DIAGNOS 300.00 0.00
15.90.63100 CONSTRUCTION 300.00 T-MAN LABOR - PD METER FOR 25444 Invoice 01/05/2026 2-POLE BREAKER OVERHEAD HEATING RE 685.00 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 685.00 2-POLE BREAKER OVERHEAD HE 25447 Invoice 01/05/2026 PARKSIDE - OVERHEAD HEATING DIAGNO 650.00 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 650.00 PARKSIDE - OVERHEAD HEATING 25449 Invoice 01/12/2026 LIBRARY - ENTRY LIGHT POST REPAIR 1,032.28 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,032.28 LIBRARY - ENTRY LIGHT POST RE 25451 Invoice 01/12/2026 FLOOD HORN - 365 DIGITAL TIME CLOCK 1,194.80 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,194.80 FLOOD HORN - 365 DIGITAL TIM 25457 Invoice 01/28/2026 FH20 - GENERATOR RELOCATION 8,049.05 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 8,049.05 FH20 - GENERATOR RELOCATIO 25459 Invoice 01/28/2026 FH20 - GENERATOR PREP 2,411.38 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 2,411.38 FH20 - GENERATOR PREP 02399 HdL Coren & Cone 02/10/2026 101222 Regular 0.00 2,302.58 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount SIN058955 Invoice 01/27/2026 CONTRACT SVCS PROPERTY TAX - JAN-MA 2,302.58 0.00
01.12.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,302.58 CONTRACT SVCS PROPERTY TAX 02586 HdL Software LLC 02/10/2026 101223 Regular 0.00 424.16 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount SIN058456 Invoice 12/31/2025 NEW ACCOUNTS PROCESSED - DEC 2025 424.16 0.00
01.12.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 424.16 NEW ACCOUNTS PROCESSED - D 03913 Independent Distribution Collective LLC 02/10/2026 101224 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount LOTA-TP-2026-02 Invoice 02/01/2026 IDC TECHNICAL PRODUCTION - LOTA - FEB 1,500.00 0.00
60.14.62903 LIVE ON THE AVENUE 1,500.00 IDC TECHNICAL PRODUCTION - L 04053 Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc. 02/10/2026 101225 Regular 0.00 55,702.57 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 03-250604 Invoice 02/03/2026 2025 STREET RESURFACING - PMT3 55,702.57 0.00
19.41.63107 CAPITAL OUTLAY - PAVIN 55,702.57 2025 STREET RESURFACING - P 03837 Ivy Tzur 02/10/2026 101226 Regular 0.00 17,750.00 32 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 17 Invoice 02/02/2026 PROJECT MGMT - 01.05.26-04.26.26 17,750.00 0.00
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 7,100.00 PROJECT MGMT - 01.05.26-04.2
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 887.50 PROJECT MGMT - 01.05.26-04.2
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 9,762.50 PROJECT MGMT - 01.05.26-04.2 00022 Jackson's Hardware Inc. 02/10/2026 101227 Regular 0.00 271.97 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 193920 Invoice 01/22/2026 ICC - GENERAL HARDWARE & SUPPLIES 271.97 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 271.97 ICC - GENERAL HARDWARE & S 00022 Jackson's Hardware Inc. 02/10/2026 101228 Regular 0.00 68.64 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 193857 Invoice 01/21/2026 ICC - PAINT/DRYWALL SUPPLIES 68.64 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 68.64 ICC - PAINT/DRYWALL SUPPLIES 00022 Jackson's Hardware Inc. 02/10/2026 101229 Regular 0.00 16.37 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 192910 Invoice 01/06/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - DRILL BITS 16.37 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 16.37 DEPT SUPPLIES - DRILL BITS 00022 Jackson's Hardware Inc. 02/10/2026 101230 Regular 0.00 52.92 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 192907 Invoice 01/06/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - FASTENERS/STRAPS 52.92 0.00
01.42.62905 SUPPLIES-GROUNDS 52.92 DEPT SUPPLIES - FASTENERS/ST 03412 Juliana M Kohl 02/10/2026 101231 Regular 0.00 2,604.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01262026-2 Invoice 01/26/2026 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS - JAN 2026 2,604.00 0.00
21.62.61175 KIDS CULTURE SERVICES 2,604.00 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS - JAN 2 02558 Kanopy 02/10/2026 101232 Regular 0.00 403.00
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 490718 Invoice 01/31/2026 LIBRARY - VIDEOS - JAN 2026 403.00 0.00
27.71.62307 VIDEOS 403.00 LIBRARY - VIDEOS - JAN 2026
04006 Kyocera Document Solutions Northern Californ 02/10/2026 101233 Regular 0.00 2,690.73 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 55E1857161 Invoice 12/18/2025 KYOCERA PA6000X - BASE CY2026Q1 / OV 2,625.18 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,625.18 KYOCERA PA6000X - BASE CY20 55E1861737 Invoice 01/26/2026 KCIM START PLAN BASIC - FEB 2026 65.55 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 65.55 KCIM START PLAN BASIC - FEB 2 04006 Kyocera Document Solutions Northern Californ 02/10/2026 101233 Regular 0.00 -2,690.73 02470 L & M DISTRIBUTION INC 02/10/2026 101234 Regular 0.00 340.86 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 52437 Invoice 01/23/2026 PICKLEBALL PORTABLE REPLACEMENT NE 340.86 0.00
21.61.62966 TENNIS SUPPLIES 340.86 PICKLEBALL PORTABLE REPLACE 00691 League of California Cities 02/10/2026 101235 Regular 0.00 400.00 33 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 9953 Invoice 01/20/2026 NORTH BAY DIVISION - 2026 MEMBERSHI 400.00 0.00
01.12.61000 TRAINING 400.00 NORTH BAY DIVISION - 2026 ME 03407 Lefler Engineering, Inc 02/10/2026 101236 Regular 0.00 752.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 23006A-49084 Invoice 01/25/2026 LIBRARY - HVAC UPGRADE - JAN 2026 752.50 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 752.50 LIBRARY - HVAC UPGRADE - JAN 04025 Lotus Consulting Team Corporation 02/10/2026 101237 Regular 0.00 12,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2062 Invoice 02/01/2026 FEASIBILITY STUDY - FINAL PAYMENT 12,500.00 0.00
01.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 12,500.00 FEASIBILITY STUDY - FINAL PAY 00150 Marin Color Service Inc. 02/10/2026 101238 Regular 0.00 58.61 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount S0815079 Invoice 01/20/2026 TOWN HALL - EXTERIOR PAINT 58.61 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 58.61 TOWN HALL - EXTERIOR PAINT 03154 Marin Fencing, Inc. 02/10/2026 101239 Regular 0.00 396.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 98691 Invoice 01/30/2026 SLIDE GATE - PIPE TRACK REPLACEMENT 396.00 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 396.00 SLIDE GATE - PIPE TRACK REPLA 00121 Marin I J - 2072661 AD 02/10/2026 101240 Regular 0.00 114.77 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0001464288 Invoice 12/31/2025 COLUMNS - ZOA - RESTAURANT W ENTER 114.77 0.00
01.12.61151 LEGAL NOTICES 114.77 COLUMNS - ZOA - RESTAURANT 00029 Marin IT 02/10/2026 101241 Regular 0.00 9,660.31
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-130036 Invoice 01/26/2026 AGREEMENT HOSTED BACKUPS - DEC 202 1,000.00 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,000.00 AGREEMENT HOSTED BACKUPS 2026-130037 Invoice 01/26/2026 IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - DEC 2025 5,026.67 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 5,026.67 IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - DE 2026-130277 Invoice 01/26/2026 AUTOMATE & DEFENDER - DEC 2025 2,386.50 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,386.50 AUTOMATE & DEFENDER - DEC 2026-130319 Invoice 01/22/2026 QUALYS LICENSE - DEC 2025-FEB 2026 1,247.14 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,247.14 QUALYS LICENSE - DEC 2025-FEB 01036 Matrix HG Inc 02/10/2026 101242 Regular 0.00 5,008.78 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 191904 Invoice 01/16/2026 FH19 - BURNERS DIAGNOSTIC 1,364.62 0.00
01.32.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 1,364.62 FH19 - BURNERS DIAGNOSTIC 192192 Invoice 01/28/2026 ICC - BOILER PUMP REPAIR 3,644.16 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 3,644.16 ICC - BOILER PUMP REPAIR 04121 Matt Foy 02/10/2026 101243 Regular 0.00 1,500.00
34 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-RB-B2025-01 Invoice 02/06/2026 REFUND - ROAD BOND - 80 HAWTHORNE 1,500.00 0.00
01.00.20314 ROAD BOND 1,500.00 REFUND - ROAD BOND - 80 HA 00609 Midwest Tape 02/10/2026 101244 Regular 0.00 62.46 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 508288142 Invoice 01/12/2026 LIBRARY - VIDEOS 62.46 0.00
01.71.62307 VIDEOS 62.46 LIBRARY - VIDEOS
01388 National Center for Safety Initiatives 02/10/2026 101245 Regular 0.00 18.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 66102 Invoice 02/01/2026 REC DEPT - BACKGROUND CHECKS - JAN 2 18.50 0.00
21.65.61137 FINGERPRINTING 18.50 REC DEPT - BACKGROUND CHEC 01346 Nerviani Paving Inc 02/10/2026 101246 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 7812 Invoice 01/09/2026 SAVANNAH ROAD - ASPHALT EXTENSION 1,500.00 0.00
19.41.63113 UNPROGRAMMED DRAIN 1,500.00 SAVANNAH ROAD - ASPHALT EX 03809 Noll & Tam Architects 02/10/2026 101247 Regular 0.00 6,875.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0061836 Invoice 01/27/2026 LIBRARY MECH SYSTEMS - DEC 2025 6,875.00 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 6,875.00 LIBRARY MECH SYSTEMS - DEC 2 03524 Northwest Cascade, Inc. 02/10/2026 101248 Regular 0.00 1,293.24 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0555331766 Invoice 01/13/2026 UNIT RENTAL 01.13.26-02.09.26 1,293.24 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,293.24 UNIT RENTAL 01.13.26-02.09.26 03211 ODP Business Solutions LLC 02/10/2026 101249 Regular 0.00 304.60 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 454191757001 Invoice 01/16/2026 ADMIN - 1099 NEC FORMS 112.27 0.00
01.12.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 112.27 ADMIN - 1099 NEC FORMS 456047622001 Invoice 01/27/2026 ADMIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES 192.33 0.00
01.12.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 192.33 ADMIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES 00165 Pacific Telemanagement Services - PTS 02/10/2026 101250 Regular 0.00 93.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2150395 Invoice 01/22/2026 TH PAYPHONE - FEB 2026 93.00 0.00
01.42.61705 UTILITIES-TELEPHONE 93.00 TH PAYPHONE - FEB 2026 03823 Pamela Miller 02/10/2026 101251 Regular 0.00 3,934.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-0121-02 Invoice 01/21/2026 MSLA 2025-2026 - SESSION 4 3,934.50 0.00
97.00.62001 ADMINISTRATIVE EXP - M 250.00 MSLA 2025-2026 - SESSION 4
97.00.62006 INSTRUCTION - MSLA 3,684.50 MSLA 2025-2026 - SESSION 4 03523 Parametrix, Inc 02/10/2026 101252 Regular 0.00 34,939.36 35 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 75019 Invoice 01/15/2026 ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SVCS - DEC 2025 420.00 0.00
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 420.00 ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SVCS - 75389 Invoice 01/27/2026 SFD/SUNNY HILLS TRAFFIC SIGNAL - DEC 9,482.50 0.00
15.41.63100 CONSTRUCTION 9,482.50 SFD/SUNNY HILLS TRAFFIC SIGN 75497 Invoice 01/30/2026 CREEK PARK BIKE LANE - DEC 2025 25,036.86 0.00
14.41.63100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - CONST 25,036.86 CREEK PARK BIKE LANE - DEC 20 02554 Parkmobile LLC 02/10/2026 101253 Regular 0.00 1,064.80 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount INV-US032-2026- Invoice 01/31/2026 END USER FEES - JAN 2026 1,064.80 0.00
13.42.61114 OUTSIDE SRV: PARKING 1,064.80 END USER FEES - JAN 2026 02579 Paul Francis Schaumleffel 02/10/2026 101254 Regular 0.00 7,748.70 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1788 Invoice 01/15/2026 MAINT/REPAIR - CHEVY 2500 / FORD F250 2,509.47 0.00
01.81.61602 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/ 2,509.47 MAINT/REPAIR - CHEVY 2500 / F 1790 Invoice 01/15/2026 REPAIRS - FORD F250 / JOHN DEERE 310G 5,239.23 0.00
01.81.61602 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/ 5,239.23 REPAIRS - FORD F250 / JOHN DE 00893 Perfect Timing Personnel Services, Inc. 02/10/2026 101255 Regular 0.00 5,425.90 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 65588 Invoice 01/20/2026 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WEEK OF 01. 1,669.51 0.00
01.18.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 834.76 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 834.75 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE 65618 Invoice 01/26/2026 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WEEK OF 01. 1,669.51 0.00
01.18.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 834.76 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 834.75 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE 65650 Invoice 02/02/2026 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE 2,086.88 0.00
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01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,043.44 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - M 00558 Peterson 02/10/2026 101256 Regular 0.00 3,319.26
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount SW270062988 Invoice 01/13/2026 FH20 - GENERATOR FUEL CONNECTION/ 1,678.29 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 1,678.29 FH20 - GENERATOR FUEL CONN SW270063094 Invoice 01/28/2026 FH20 - GENERATOR PACKAGE SET UP 1,640.97 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 1,640.97 FH20 - GENERATOR PACKAGE SE 01139 Phillips Seabrook Associates 02/10/2026 101257 Regular 0.00 936.25 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 260033 Invoice 02/02/2026 STRUCTURAL REVIEWS - 639 SAN ANSEL 936.25 0.00
01.19.61157 PLAN CHECKING 936.25 STRUCTURAL REVIEWS - 639 SA 00038 Rafael Lumber 02/10/2026 101258 Regular 0.00 599.09 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 123298 Invoice 01/12/2026 FH20 - HARDWARE/SUPPLIES 393.54 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 393.54 FH20 - HARDWARE/SUPPLIES 123824 Invoice 01/15/2026 FH20 - HARDWARE/SUPPLIES 205.55 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 205.55 FH20 - HARDWARE/SUPPLIES 36 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number 03835 Ralph Wedge 02/10/2026 101259 Regular 0.00 857.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount FH20-004 Invoice 01/30/2026 FH20 - ROOF INSPECTIONS - JAN 2026 857.50 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 857.50 FH20 - ROOF INSPECTIONS - JAN 00649 Red Cloud, Inc. 02/10/2026 101260 Regular 0.00 11,050.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 49862 Invoice 01/23/2026 FH20 - MACH ALERT FSA INSTALL/OPTIMI 11,050.00 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 11,050.00 FH20 - MACH ALERT FSA INSTAL 04118 Rimas Silkaitis 02/10/2026 101261 Regular 0.00 2,450.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-RB-B2024-03 Invoice 02/06/2026 REFUND - ROAD BOND - 8 ISLAND DR 2,450.00 0.00
01.00.20314 ROAD BOND 2,450.00 REFUND - ROAD BOND - 8 ISLAN 04114 Robert Tuckey 02/10/2026 101262 Regular 0.00 35,662.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 182 Invoice 02/10/2026 Memorial Park Field Upgrade 29,412.50 0.00
17.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 6,962.50 Memorial Park Field Upgrade
21.65.63100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - CONST 22,450.00 Memorial Park Field Upgrade 183 Invoice 02/10/2026 Memorial Park Field Upgrade 6,250.00 0.00
17.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 6,250.00 Memorial Park Field Upgrade 04125 Safe2Core Inc 02/10/2026 101263 Regular 0.00 4,559.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 98325 Invoice 01/27/2026 BB2 - CONCRETE SCANNING/CUTTING/SA 4,559.00 0.00
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 4,559.00 BB2 - CONCRETE SCANNING/CU 01359 Siegfried Engineering Inc 02/10/2026 101264 Regular 0.00 42,679.66 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 51184 Invoice 01/13/2026 2026 STREET REHAB - ENG SVCS - DEC 20 34,464.50 0.00
15.41.63108 CAPITAL OUTLAY - DESIG 34,464.50 2026 STREET REHAB - ENG SVCS 51225 Invoice 01/15/2026 SEQUOIA S2RS ENGINEERING SVCS - DEC 8,215.16 0.00
14.41.63127 SAFE ROUTES 8,215.16 SEQUOIA S2RS ENGINEERING SV 03571 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPPLY, INC 02/10/2026 101265 Regular 0.00 5,779.85 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01050275 Invoice 01/28/2026 TURF SUPPLIES 5,779.85 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 5,779.85 TURF SUPPLIES 00652 Stephen Flatland Land Surveying 02/10/2026 101266 Regular 0.00 5,000.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount SORICH-JAN2026 Invoice 01/26/2026 LAND SURVEYING/MAPPING - SORICH BO 5,000.00 0.00
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 5,000.00 LAND SURVEYING/MAPPING - S 03590 The Marin Dojo, Inc. 02/10/2026 101267 Regular 0.00 281.25 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 01262026-1 Invoice 01/26/2026 TAI CHI - JAN 2026 281.25 0.00
21.62.61171 ADULT CULTURE SERVICE 281.25 TAI CHI - JAN 2026 03207 Toni Christine DeFrancis 02/10/2026 101268 Regular 0.00 120.00 37 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-PC112 Invoice 01/25/2026 TRANSCRIPTION - PLANNING COMMISSIO 120.00 0.00
01.18.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 120.00 TRANSCRIPTION - PLANNING CO 00215 Transbay Lock 02/10/2026 101269 Regular 0.00 1,214.40 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 94884 Invoice 11/06/2025 ICC - LOCK REPAIR 135.00 0.00
31.41.61506 BLDG. MAINT-OTHER 135.00 ICC - LOCK REPAIR
95365 Invoice 01/08/2026 POLICE - DOUBLE SIDED KEYS 30.04 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 30.04 POLICE - DOUBLE SIDED KEYS 95519 Invoice 01/21/2026 TENNIS COURTS - KEYS 635.02 0.00
01.81.61602 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/ 635.02 TENNIS COURTS - KEYS 95566 Invoice 01/28/2026 TENNIS COURTS - LOCK REPLACEMENT/RE 414.34 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 414.34 TENNIS COURTS - LOCK REPLAC 00470 Transportation Authority of Marin 02/10/2026 101270 Regular 0.00 375.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount TAM-2025 Invoice 02/02/2026 STAFF CLASSES - PUBLIC SPEAKING/PROJE 375.00 0.00
01.18.61000 TRAINING 375.00 STAFF CLASSES - PUBLIC SPEAKI 00384 Van Midde & Son Concrete 02/10/2026 101271 Regular 0.00 11,050.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 15903 Invoice 01/30/2026 SAUNDERS/SAN ANSELMO AVE - GRATE R 11,050.00 0.00
19.41.63113 UNPROGRAMMED DRAIN 11,050.00 SAUNDERS/SAN ANSELMO AVE 00033 Water Components & Building Supply 02/10/2026 101272 Regular 0.00 75.63 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 30682314 Invoice 01/12/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - MANHOLE HOOK 75.63 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 75.63 DEPT SUPPLIES - MANHOLE HO 03454 Willdan Engineering 02/10/2026 101273 Regular 0.00 202.50 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 002-37123 Invoice 01/23/2026 BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN CHECKS - DEC 2 202.50 0.00
01.19.61157 PLAN CHECKING 202.50 BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN CHEC 04127 Country Garden Nursery LLC 02/10/2026 101274 Regular 0.00 7,678.70 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount S26054 Invoice 02/04/2026 2026 FLOWER BASKETS - QTY 22 7,678.70 0.00
95.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 7,678.70 2026 FLOWER BASKETS - QTY 22 04126 Thornton Leo Smith 02/10/2026 101275 Regular 0.00 14,465.53 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2117 Invoice 02/05/2026 SA LIBRARY - SASH + DELIVERY 14,465.53 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 14,465.53 SA LIBRARY - SASH + DELIVERY 03637 Verdek LLC 02/10/2026 101276 Regular 0.00 22,767.66 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 88182 Invoice 02/03/2026 COMMERCIAL CLOUD NETWORK & SVCS - 22,767.66 0.00
15.41.63100 CONSTRUCTION 22,767.66 COMMERCIAL CLOUD NETWOR 04110 Bridget Burke 02/17/2026 101277 Regular 0.00 225.00 38 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 348303-2 Invoice 02/17/2026 AI CLASS - PRIVACY AND SECURITY 225.00 0.00
01.71.61132 OUTSIDE SVCS-PROGRAM 225.00 AI CLASS - PRIVACY AND SECURI 01028 A & S Landscape Materials 02/19/2026 101278 Regular 0.00 1,100.15 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount A42946 Invoice 11/19/2025 OAK SPRING/ROSS BUS STOP - MOSS ROC 619.45 0.00
01.42.62905 SUPPLIES-GROUNDS 619.45 OAK SPRING/ROSS BUS STOP - A46575 Invoice 02/04/2026 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER 144.21 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 144.21 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER A46585 Invoice 02/04/2026 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER 96.14 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 96.14 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER M27239 Invoice 02/04/2026 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER 144.21 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 144.21 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER M27263 Invoice 02/04/2026 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER 96.14 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 96.14 ROBSON - SOIL CONDITIONER 02920 Amazon Business 02/19/2026 101279 Regular 0.00 1,773.75 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 14VM-6P71-H9C Invoice 02/10/2026 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 27.00 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 27.00 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 14WV-KCR7-4Y17 Invoice 02/11/2026 REC - LIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES 10.37 0.00
21.65.62000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 10.37 REC - LIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES 16QP-L6TQ-QF3D Invoice 02/12/2026 ST&PK - HEALY - WORK CLOTHING 187.86 0.00
01.81.62920 SUPPLIES - WORK CLOTHI 187.86 ST&PK - HEALY - WORK CLOTHIN 19VC-CH4K-3HLN Invoice 02/11/2026 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 19.45 0.00
21.63.62979 PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 19.45 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIE 1CXT-MKPP-9Y9L Invoice 01/06/2026 LIB - ZIP BOOKS 63.44 0.00
01.71.62310 Library Zip Grant 63.44 LIB - ZIP BOOKS
1CYD-VW3T-D1JL Invoice 02/11/2026 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 20.36 0.00
01.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 20.36 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 1DNY-394M-RPY Invoice 02/12/2026 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 76.10 0.00
21.63.62979 PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 76.10 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIE 1FFY-1LFC-J6FW Invoice 02/03/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 9.93 0.00
01.71.62302 CHILDRENS BOOKS 9.93 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOO 1GGC-P6NJ-3PT1 Invoice 02/11/2026 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 71.74 0.00
21.63.61187 ROBSON AFTER SCHOOL -26.98 CREDIT MEMO 1YVQ-TKXT-Y63P
21.63.62979 PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 98.72 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIE 1GGC-P6NJ-KTGT Invoice 02/12/2026 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 62.28 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 62.28 ST&PK - SHAW - DEPT SUPPLIES 1JJF-G1HK-NPM3 Invoice 01/03/2026 LIB - KENTON - CHILDREN'S BOOKS 18.54 0.00
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01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 18.03 LIB - KENTON - ADULT BOOKS 1MHT-RG6V-NN1 Invoice 02/07/2026 DPW - FERRER - DEPT SUPPLIES 183.35 0.00
01.41.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 183.35 DRAINAGE SUPPLIES 1R6C-TVNC-MVF Invoice 12/22/2025 LIB - ZIP BOOKS 33.81 0.00
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1TWH-3QH6-KPF Invoice 02/10/2026 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 7.64 0.00
27.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 7.64 LIB - KENTON - DEPT SUPPLIES 1VXT-977G-RLVH Invoice 02/09/2026 DPW - FERRER - DEPT SUPPLIES 882.17 0.00 39 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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21.63.62979 PARKSIDE SUPPLIES 43.46 REC - JONES - PARKSIDE SUPPLIE 1W7Y-GWRF-KHK Invoice 02/12/2026 ST&PK - HEALY - OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.22 0.00
01.81.62000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.22 ST&PK - HEALY - OFFICE SUPPLIE **Void** 02/19/2026 101280 Regular 0.00 0.00
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14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 209.00 MONTHLY POOL SERVICE - JAN 03354 Arlette Castellanos 02/19/2026 101282 Regular 0.00 1,908.55 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 02092026-1 Invoice 02/09/2026 WINTER 2025 - SPANISH CLASSES 50% - P 1,908.55 0.00
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41.41.61701 UTILITIES 73.27 574 - ALL DEPTS CENTREX - 01.1 000024793504 Invoice 02/10/2026 579 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODEM - 01.10.26 31.86 0.00
01.41.61705 UTILITIES-TELEPHONE 31.86 579 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODEM - 00388 Baker & Taylor 02/19/2026 101284 Regular 0.00 42.59 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 5018061131 Invoice 07/01/2025 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022 42.59 0.00
01.71.62301 ADULT BOOKS 42.59 ADULT BOOKS 12.27.2022
00007 Bay Cities Joint Power Insurance Authority 02/19/2026 101285 Regular 0.00 51.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount BCJPIA-0148-202 Invoice 02/09/2026 WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS - DEC 51.00 0.00
40.21.61907 WORKERS COMPENSATIO 51.00 WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLA 03555 Brian Nettz, CGCS 02/19/2026 101286 Regular 0.00 900.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 104-2025 Invoice 12/18/2025 RVSD - SITE VISIT/REPORT/AGRONOMIC P 900.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 900.00 RVSD SITE VISIT / REPORT/ 01282 Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP 02/19/2026 101287 Regular 0.00 162.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 360310 Invoice 02/11/2026 LEGAL SVCS - ROUNDABOUT TECHNOLOG 162.00 0.00
01.16.61138 GENERAL COUNSEL LEGA 162.00 LEGAL SVCS - ROUNDABOUT TE 04130 Cecila Cervantes-Carrell 02/19/2026 101288 Regular 0.00 310.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-PF-B2025-05 Invoice 02/17/2026 REFUND - COOL ROOF - 94 FORBES AVE 310.00 0.00
01.00.42202 CONSTR: BUILDING PERM 310.00 REFUND - COOL ROOF - 94 FOR 03135 CentralSquare Technologies 02/19/2026 101289 Regular 0.00 6,268.13 40 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 456961 Invoice 02/03/2026 HORIZON CLOUD TRAKIT - ANNUAL FY202 6,268.13 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 6,268.13 HORIZON CLOUD TRAKIT - ANN 03923 Checkmate Academy Group LLC 02/19/2026 101290 Regular 0.00 2,732.10 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 02092026-2 Invoice 02/09/2026 WINTER 2025 - CHESS CLASSES 50% - PMT 2,732.10 0.00
21.63.61180 AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHM 2,732.10 WINTER 2025 - CHESS CLASSES 01534 Christine O'Rourke 02/19/2026 101291 Regular 0.00 16,619.90 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 1021 Invoice 02/12/2026 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE/ENV ANALYSIS - J 16,619.90 0.00
01.18.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 16,619.90 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE/ENV A 00805 City of Novato 02/19/2026 101292 Regular 0.00 1,930.57 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-01312026 Invoice 01/31/2026 MSLA 2025-2026 - JANUARY SESSION 1,093.25 0.00
97.00.62002 OTHER OPERATIONAL - M 1,093.25 MSLA 2025-2026 - JANUARY SES 2026-02182026 Invoice 02/19/2026 Marin Sonoma Leadership Academy - Pay 837.32 0.00
97.00.62002 OTHER OPERATIONAL - M 837.32 Marin Sonoma Leadership Acad 02581 CSG Consultants 02/19/2026 101293 Regular 0.00 15,133.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount B260111 Invoice 02/02/2026 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW - JAN 2026 15,133.00 0.00
01.19.61157 PLAN CHECKING 15,133.00 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW - JAN 2 03567 DARCY BELL 02/19/2026 101294 Regular 0.00 2,056.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REIMB-20260218 Invoice 02/09/2026 REIMB - SOFTBALL HELMETS 2026 637.56 0.00
21.61.62965 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES 637.56 REIMB - SOFTBALL HELMETS 20 REIMB-20260218 Invoice 02/10/2026 REIMB - SOFTBALL TEES 2026 523.12 0.00
21.61.62965 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES 523.12 REIMB - SOFTBALL TEES 2026 REIMB-20260218 Invoice 02/10/2026 REIMB - SOFTBALL BALLS 2026 895.32 0.00
21.61.62965 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES 895.32 REIMB - SOFTBALL BALLS 2026 04134 David Bell 02/19/2026 101295 Regular 0.00 142.01
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REIMB-20260218 Invoice 02/18/2026 REIMB - CLOTHING RACK FOR SNACK SHA 142.01 0.00
21.61.62965 SOFTBALL SUPPLIES 142.01 REIMB - CLOTHING RACK FOR S 00082 Department of Industrial Relations 02/19/2026 101296 Regular 0.00 225.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount E 2249893 SA Invoice 02/02/2026 CONVEYANCE #154519 INSPECTION - JAN 225.00 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 225.00 CONVEYANCE #154519 INSPECT 00017 Fairfax Building Supply Co. Inc. 02/19/2026 101297 Regular 0.00 42.55 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 308176 Invoice 02/10/2026 PARKS - THREADLOCKER 6.86 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 6.86 PARKS - THREADLOCKER 308197 Invoice 02/11/2026 PRE-SCHOOL - BASKET STRAIN 7.04 0.00 41 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 7.04 PRE-SCHOOL - BASKET STRAIN 308252 Invoice 02/12/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - PAPER RAGS 28.65 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 28.65 DEPT SUPPLIES - PAPER RAGS 03546 Folger Graphics, Inc 02/19/2026 101298 Regular 0.00 5,098.28 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 146302 Invoice 01/31/2026 RECREATION GUIDE PRINTING - SUMMER 5,098.28 0.00
21.65.62004 PROGRAM BROCHURE & 5,098.28 RECREATION GUIDE PRINTING - 01062 Forster Pump & Well, A Division of Arolo Compa 02/19/2026 101299 Regular 0.00 3,219.73 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2511015-IN Invoice 10/31/2025 ALARM LIGHT CONNECTION 900.07 0.00
01.42.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 900.07 ALARM LIGHT CONNECTION 2601028-IN Invoice 01/16/2026 MEMORIAL PARL - PUMP SYSTEM 535.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 535.00 MEMORIAL PARL - PUMP SYSTE 2601033-IN Invoice 01/16/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - PLUMBING/STORAGE T 1,784.66 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,784.66 MEMORIAL PARK - PLUMBING/S 02278 Gardeners' Guild 02/19/2026 101300 Regular 0.00 277.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 123432 Invoice 11/01/2025 ICC MAINTENANCE - NOV 2025 277.00 0.00
21.65.61507 ICC LANDSCAPING MAINT 277.00 ICC MAINTENANCE - NOV 2025 00021 Good & Clean Company Inc 02/19/2026 101301 Regular 0.00 1,320.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 76541 Invoice 02/02/2026 CLEANING SERVICES - LOWER TOWN HALL 1,320.00 0.00
41.41.61501 BLDG. MAINT-JANITORIAL 1,320.00 CLEANING SERVICES - LOWER T 00020 Hannibal's Inc Electrical Construction 02/19/2026 101302 Regular 0.00 2,361.14 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 25436 Invoice 12/03/2025 IMAGINATION PARK - BRIDGE LIGHT REPA 400.00 0.00
01.42.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 200.00 IMAGINATION PARK - BRIDGE LI
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 200.00 IMAGINATION PARK - BRIDGE LI 25463 Invoice 02/10/2026 FH20 - MULTI-QUIP GENERATOR 437.62 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 437.62 FH20 - MULTI-QUIP GENERATOR 25465 Invoice 02/10/2026 LIBARY - RE-CONDUIT FIRE ALARMS 823.52 0.00
41.41.63117 CONSTRUCTION - BUILDI 823.52 LIBARY - RE-CONDUIT FIRE ALAR 25467 Invoice 02/10/2026 FH20 - TEMP GENERATOR TRANSFER 700.00 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 700.00 FH20 - TEMP GENERATOR TRAN 03196 Interstate Gas Services, Inc. 02/19/2026 101303 Regular 0.00 1,600.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 7021908 Invoice 01/31/2026 FY25 BOND DISCLOSURE PREP - SERIES 20 1,600.00 0.00
01.12.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,600.00 FY25 BOND DISCLOSURE PREP - 00022 Jackson's Hardware Inc. 02/19/2026 101304 Regular 0.00 24.66 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 195194 Invoice 02/12/2026 DEPT SUPPLIES - OUTLETS/GASKETS 24.66 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 24.66 DEPT SUPPLIES - OUTLETS/GASK 00113 Juan Olsen Sanchez 02/19/2026 101305 Regular 0.00 7,500.00 42 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount WINTER 2026-3 Invoice 02/10/2026 GYMNASTICS - WINTER 2026 - PMT 3/6 7,500.00 0.00
21.61.61167 TUMBLING SERVICES 7,500.00 GYMNASTICS - WINTER 2026 - P 00115 Kone Inc 02/19/2026 101306 Regular 0.00 3,660.75
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 871928496 Invoice 02/01/2026 LIBRARY - ELEVATOR PERMIT - FEB TO APR 3,660.75 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 3,660.75 LIBRARY - ELEVATOR PERMIT - F 04020 Marin Builders Association 02/19/2026 101307 Regular 0.00 22,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 14369 Invoice 02/11/2026 PERMIT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - PHA 11,250.00 0.00
01.19.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 11,250.00 PERMIT IMPROVEMENT PROGR 14370 Invoice 02/11/2026 PERMIT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - PHA 11,250.00 0.00
01.19.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 11,250.00 PERMIT IMPROVEMENT PROGR 00149 Marin County Sheriff's Department 02/19/2026 101308 Regular 0.00 90.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 13249 Invoice 01/15/2026 FY2025-2026 Q2 - LIVE SCAN SERVICES 90.00 0.00
21.65.61137 FINGERPRINTING 90.00 FY2025-2026 Q2 - LIVE SCAN SE 00029 Marin IT 02/19/2026 101309 Regular 0.00 15,081.71 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-130107 Invoice 02/06/2026 SOC SERVICES - JAN 2026 1,676.86 0.00
01.12.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 838.43 SOC SERVICES - JAN 2026
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 838.43 SOC SERVICES - JAN 2026 2026-130413 Invoice 02/10/2026 MANAGED OFFICE 365 - JAN 2026 1,835.74 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,835.74 MANAGED OFFICE 365 - JAN 20 2026-130414 Invoice 02/17/2026 AUTOMATE & DEFENDER - JAN 2026 2,388.50 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,388.50 AUTOMATE & DEFENDER - JAN 2026-130512 Invoice 02/11/2026 IT SUPPORT - JAN 2026 7,503.75 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 7,503.75 IT SUPPORT - JAN 2026 2026-130573 Invoice 02/11/2026 SOC SERVICES - FEB 2026 1,676.86 0.00
01.12.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 838.43 SOC SERVICES - FEB 2026
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 838.43 SOC SERVICES - FEB 2026 00128 Pacific Gas & Electric 02/19/2026 101310 Regular 0.00 417.91 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 722-02042026 Invoice 02/04/2026 722 - MEMORIAL EV CHARGING - 12.29.2 417.91 0.00
13.42.61114 OUTSIDE SRV: PARKING 417.91 722 - MEMORIAL EV CHARGING 03884 Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. 02/19/2026 101311 Regular 0.00 15,136.49 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount INV-00504340 Invoice 01/01/2026 FH20 - TEMP FACILITY RENTAL - JAN 2026 6,116.91 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 6,116.91 FH20 - TEMP FACILITY RENTAL - INV-00504341 Invoice 01/01/2026 FH20 - RENTAL CONTAINER - JAN 2026 92.86 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 92.86 FH20 - RENTAL CONTAINER - JA INV-00513204 Invoice 02/06/2026 ADA RAMP RENTAL + REMOVAL - FEB 202 3,144.12 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 3,144.12 ADA RAMP RENTAL + REMOVAL INV-00517509 Invoice 03/01/2026 FH20 - RENTAL FACILITIES - MAR 2026 5,689.74 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 5,689.74 FH20 - RENTAL FACILITIES - MAR 43 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number INV-00517511 Invoice 03/01/2026 FH20 - RENTAL CONTAINER - MAR 2026 92.86 0.00
15.32.63100 CONSTRUCTION 92.86 FH20 - RENTAL CONTAINER - MA 04128 Pamela Hamamoto 02/19/2026 101312 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-RB-B2023-05 Invoice 02/12/2026 REFUND - PERMIT FEES - 134 SCENIC AVE 1,500.00 0.00
01.00.20314 ROAD BOND 1,500.00 RECEIPT#R16451 / REFUND #R1 03823 Pamela Miller 02/19/2026 101313 Regular 0.00 4,086.97 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2026-0218-02 Invoice 02/19/2026 Marin Sonoma Leadership Academy - Feb 4,086.97 0.00
97.00.62001 ADMINISTRATIVE EXP - M 275.00 Marin Sonoma Leadership Acad
97.00.62006 INSTRUCTION - MSLA 3,811.97 Marin Sonoma Leadership Acad 04131 Paul Nichols 02/19/2026 101314 Regular 0.00 1,656.64 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount REF-20260217-01 Invoice 02/17/2026 FENCE REPAIRS - 343 SAN ANSELMO AVE 1,656.64 0.00
01.42.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,656.64 FENCE REPAIRS - 343 SAN ANSE 00893 Perfect Timing Personnel Services, Inc. 02/19/2026 101315 Regular 0.00 2,086.88 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 65679 Invoice 02/09/2026 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WEEK OF 02. 2,086.88 0.00
01.18.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,043.44 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE
01.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 1,043.44 ADMIN SUPPORT - MRVOS - WE 00059 RoadSafe Traffic Systems 02/19/2026 101316 Regular 0.00 1,194.43 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 256915-REISSUE Invoice 11/10/2025 CK101168 REISSUE - CORPYARD BARRICA 1,194.43 0.00
01.42.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 1,194.43 CK101168 REISSUE - CORPYARD 01219 Ross Valley School District 02/19/2026 101317 Regular 0.00 4,576.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount FUA-252614 Invoice 02/13/2026 HIDDEN VALLEY/WADE THOMAS - SOFTBA 2,800.00 0.00
21.61.61165 SOFTBALL SERVICES 2,800.00 HIDDEN VALLEY/WADE THOMAS RVSD WINTER 20 Invoice 02/09/2026 RVSD FACILITIES USE FEE - ASE WINTER 20 1,776.00 0.00
21.63.61180 AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHM 1,776.00 RVSD FACILITIES USE FEE - ASE 01563 SCA 02/19/2026 101318 Regular 0.00 7,202.90
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount CA25005587 Invoice 01/31/2026 RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING - JAN 202 7,202.90 0.00
01.42.61135 OUTSIDE SERVICES STREE 7,202.90 RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING 02936 Smith's GTS Inc 02/19/2026 101319 Regular 0.00 659.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 381926 Invoice 01/27/2026 MEMORIAL PARK - PEST CONTROL - JAN 2 350.00 0.00
01.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 350.00 MEMORIAL PARK - PEST CONTR 382138 Invoice 01/28/2026 IMAGINATION PARK - MISC SERVICE - JAN 309.00 0.00
14.81.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 309.00 IMAGINATION PARK - MISC SER 03859 Springshare LLC 02/19/2026 101320 Regular 0.00 1,137.00 44 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 26-R1154 Invoice 01/09/2026 LIBCAL 5/5/5 - 2026 LICENSE 1,137.00 0.00
27.71.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 1,137.00 LIBCAL 5/5/5 - 2026 LICENSE 00469 Stroupe Petroleum 02/19/2026 101321 Regular 0.00 1,361.13 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount I48882 Invoice 02/11/2026 LEAKING GAS HOSE REPAIR 1,361.13 0.00
01.42.61412 OUTSIDE SERVICES PARTS 1,361.13 LEAKING GAS HOSE REPAIR 02474 T2 SYSTEMS CANADA INC. 02/19/2026 101322 Regular 0.00 238.16 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount IRIS0000156619 Invoice 01/31/2026 DIGITAL IRIS SERVICE - JAN 2026 238.16 0.00
13.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 238.16 DIGITAL IRIS SERVICE - JAN 2026 02087 Telecom Law Firm PC 02/19/2026 101323 Regular 0.00 3,593.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 20247 Invoice 02/09/2026 LEGAL SVCS - VERIZON 1509 SFD BLVD - S 3,593.00 0.00
01.00.20371 PLANNING COSTS TO BE 3,593.00 LEGAL SVCS - VERIZON 1509 SF 00215 Transbay Lock 02/19/2026 101324 Regular 0.00 978.09 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 95264 Invoice 12/16/2025 MASTER PADLOCKS 732.85 0.00
01.81.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 732.85 MASTER PADLOCKS 95702 Invoice 02/10/2026 REKEY MUSEUM DISPLAY DOORS 245.24 0.00
41.41.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 245.24 REKEY MUSEUM DISPLAY DOOR 00384 Van Midde & Son Concrete 02/19/2026 101325 Regular 0.00 7,200.00 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 15918 Invoice 02/06/2026 CENTER ST BRIDGE - CURB/SLEEVES 7,200.00 0.00
01.42.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 7,200.00 CENTER ST BRIDGE - CURB/SLEE 03878 Wandzia Rose 02/19/2026 101326 Regular 0.00 3,881.33 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 2604 Invoice 02/11/2026 2025-2026 MSLA - SESSION 5 3,881.33 0.00
97.00.62006 INSTRUCTION - MSLA 3,881.33 2025-2026 MSLA - SESSION 5 03052 ZUMAR 02/19/2026 101327 Regular 0.00 393.95
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 11371 Invoice 12/19/2025 TRAFFIC CONTROL - SPEED HUMP 393.95 0.00
16.41.62200 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIE 393.95 TRAFFIC CONTROL - SPEED HU 04006 Kyocera Document Solutions Northern Californ 02/19/2026 101328 Regular 0.00 2,690.73 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 55E1857161-R Invoice 02/19/2026 REISSUE - KYOCERA PA6000X 2,625.18 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 2,625.18 REISSUE - KYOCERA PA6000X 55E1861737-R Invoice 02/19/2026 REISSUE - KCIM START PLAN BASIC 65.55 0.00
42.21.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 65.55 REISSUE - KCIM START PLAN BAS 02411 23 ELEPHANTS THEATRE COMPANY 02/23/2026 101329 Regular 0.00 8,678.54 45 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount WINTER 2026-2 Invoice 02/23/2026 THEATRE PROGRAM - WINTER 2026 - PM 8,678.54 0.00
21.62.61175 KIDS CULTURE SERVICES 8,678.54 THEATRE PROGRAM - WINTER 2 04038 Pacific States Petroleum, Inc. 02/26/2026 101330 Regular 0.00 5,612.42 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 3091372-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 CLEAR DIESEL RENEWABLE 135 GAL 838.68 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 838.68 CLEAR DIESEL RENEWABLE 135 3091383-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 UNLEADED 87 201 GAL 1,058.15 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 1,058.15 UNLEADED 87 201 GAL 3141861-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 DYED DIESEL RENEWABLE 28.3 GAL 287.73 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 287.73 DYED DIESEL RENEWABLE 28.3 3247809-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 UNLEADED 87 401 GAL 1,689.81 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 1,689.81 UNLEADED 87 401 GAL 3440811-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 UNLEADED 87 248 GAL 1,163.50 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 1,163.50 UNLEADED 87 248 GAL P097098-IN Invoice 02/26/2026 RELOCATION FEE 574.55 0.00
01.42.62988 VEHICLE-FUEL/OIL/TIRES 574.55 RELOCATION FEE 00391 Verizon Wireless 02/01/2026 DFT06665 Bank Draft 0.00 805.75 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 6133392627 Invoice 01/12/2026 CELLULAR -12.13.25-01.12.26 805.75 0.00
01.12.61705 UTILITIES-TELEPHONE 40.04 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
01.41.61705 UTILITIES-TELEPHONE 390.38 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
01.42.61705 UTILITIES-TELEPHONE 96.76 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
01.81.62206 Snack Shack 40.01 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
13.30.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 123.45 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
21.63.61179 PARKSIDE SERVICES 76.74 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26
21.63.61187 ROBSON AFTER SCHOOL 38.37 WIRELESS 12.13.25-01.12.26 01102 Central Marin Police Authority 02/02/2026 DFT06686 Bank Draft 0.00 492,186.58 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount CMPA-MC-2026- Invoice 02/02/2026 CMPA MEMBER CONTRIBUTION - FEB 202 492,186.58 0.00
01.30.61199 POLICE SERVICES CONTR 484,557.91 CMPA MEMBER CONTRIBUTION
13.30.61199 POLICE SERVICES CONTR 7,628.67 CMPA MEMBER CONTRIBUTION 00362 Town of San Anselmo 02/09/2026 DFT06718 Bank Draft 0.00 326,954.38 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount INV0016178 Invoice 02/09/2026 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll 326,954.38 0.00
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 236,374.62 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 3,521.88 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 432.19 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE -951.21 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
13.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 745.06 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
13.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE -1.42 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
15.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 11,799.85 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
19.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 14,162.66 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
21.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 47,918.21 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
27.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 11,079.59 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
31.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 385.72 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
34.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 385.72 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
41.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 385.69 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll
42.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 715.82 2-15-2026 To Fund Payroll 46 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number 00181 Ross Valley Fire Department 02/17/2026 DFT06719 Bank Draft 0.00 519,912.10 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount INV0016179 Invoice 02/17/2026 RVFD February Member Contributions 519,912.10 0.00
01.32.61139 RVFS CONTRACT 496,357.68 RVFD February Member Contrib
15.32.61150 OUTSIDE SERVICES-OTHE 23,554.42 RVFD February Member Contrib 03344 CSG Forte Payments Inc. 02/10/2026 DFT06721 Bank Draft 0.00 1,586.85 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0015067891 Invoice 01/31/2026 REC DEPT - CREDIT CARD PROCESSING - J 1,586.85 0.00
21.65.61177 PROCESSING FEES 1,586.85 REC DEPT - CREDIT CARD PROCE 03344 CSG Forte Payments Inc. 02/10/2026 DFT06722 Bank Draft 0.00 3,572.59 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 0015068214 Invoice 01/31/2026 REC CREDIT CARD PROCESSING - JAN 202 3,572.59 0.00
21.65.61177 PROCESSING FEES 3,572.59 REC CREDIT CARD PROCESSING - 00128 Pacific Gas & Electric 02/10/2026 DFT06724 Bank Draft 0.00 233.97 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 717-02052026 Invoice 02/05/2026 717 - CORPYARD UTILITIES - 01.04.26-02.0 233.97 0.00
41.41.61701 UTILITIES 233.97 717 - CORPYARD UTILITIES - 01. 00128 Pacific Gas & Electric 02/17/2026 DFT06725 Bank Draft 0.00 791.92 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount 355-02102026 Invoice 02/10/2026 355 - CORPYARD UTILITIES - 01.05.26-02.0 791.92 0.00
41.41.61701 UTILITIES 791.92 355 - CORPYARD UTILITIES - 01. 00362 Town of San Anselmo 02/19/2026 DFT06745 Bank Draft 0.00 260,881.08 47 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Discount Amount Payment Type Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Post Date Payable Description Payable Amount Payable Type Discount Amount INV0016200 Invoice 02/19/2026 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll 260,881.08 0.00
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 186,346.76 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 3,520.71 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 432.19 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
01.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE -951.21 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
13.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 567.57 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
13.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE -1.42 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
15.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 9,580.63 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
19.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 11,908.86 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
21.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 42,533.59 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
27.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 5,691.87 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
31.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 221.61 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
34.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 221.61 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
41.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 221.65 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll
42.00.20299 PAYROLL PAYABLE 586.66 2-28-2026 To Fund Payroll Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code AP Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
160
0 11
9 0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 180 0.00
Payment
850,290.18
0.00 -11,952.48
1,606,925.22
0.00 2,445,262.92
Payable
Count
352
0 0
9 0
361
48 Check Report Date Range: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026
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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
160
0 11
9 0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 180 0.00
850,290.18
0.00 -11,952.48
1,606,925.22
0.00 2,445,262.92
352
0 0
9 0
361
Fund Name Amount Period
Fund Summary
99 POOLED CASH - OPERATING 2,445,262.92 2/2026
2,445,262.92
49 Item #: 1.3
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 1.3
MEETING DATE: March 10th, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Isabel Cook Community Center (ICC) Paint Project; this project is exempt from the requirement for the
preparation of environmental documents under
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
Section 15301
FROM: Marc Matundan, Assistant Engineer, Department of
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council
(1) Approve the ICC Paint Project (“Project”)
(2) Authorize staff to advertise the Project for bids
(3) Find the Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (14 CCR § 15301)
SUMMARY
The ICC is an essential facility for San Anselmo’s Recreation Department, serving as a community center and year-round preschool/gym. The paint is noticeably deteriorating, particularly on the Lower Building, where wear and age are most apparent. The windowsills also show extensive signs of decay. The maintenance and upkeep of this public facility is critical to San Anselmo’s community and the Recreation Department’s function.
BACKGROUND
This item was previously approved in June 2025, but there were increases in the budget that require the Town Council to revisit this item. From last year’s estimate, there was an increase in cost due to asbestos found in the building's stucco, which is required to be carefully removed with air monitoring and encapsulation. The metal stairs were also added to the scope of the Project
The ICC Paint project is a “public project” under state law, and therefore, the Town must follow a competitive bidding process to secure a contractor to complete the work. (Pub.
Cont. Code § 20161; SAMC § 2-10.01 et seq.). The first step in that process is to release a notice inviting bids that includes the date and time for opening bids. At that 50 Item #: 1.3
time, the contract must be awarded to the “lowest responsible bidder,” which is determined by evaluating whether the lowest monetary bidder has submitted a responsive bid and whether that bidder is responsible (i.e., trustworthy and capable of completing the project) (Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 20162).
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS
The ICC Paint project will be performed on the preschool/gym, breezeway, and community center. Licensed professionals have completed specifications for the project bid documents, along with the following cost estimates:
• Paint $240,000
o Preschool/Gym/Vista $60,000
o Breezeway $30,000
o Rec Offices/ Art Studio $110,000
o Stairs $40,000
• Scaffolding $22,000
• Asbestos $95,000
• Hygienist $20,000
• Reglazing $10,000
The total combined cost is $380,000 without contingency. The project is expected to start in early fall after August 15th.
This ICC Paint Project is important to the maintenance and long-term repair efforts necessary for future repainting projects and facility upkeep at the ICC.
FISCAL IMPACT
The combined engineers' estimate with contingency for a paint project is $450,000.
Funding will come from Measure J and the Recreation Department.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This item is consistent with the San Anselmo Safety Element Policy Framework S-1.5, which mandates the maintenance of public buildings to ensure their resilience in the event of natural disasters.
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.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Presentation
51 Town of San Anselmo
Isabel Cook Community Center (ICC)
Paint Project
March 10, 2026
52 ICC Paint Project
History
• Constructed in 1927
• Functioned as Isabel Cooke
Elementary until 1989
What is the ICC used for now?
• Parkside Preschool-Daycare
• Gymnastics Program
• Facility Rental
• Recreation Department Function
• Artist studio
53 ICC Paint Project
What is the purpose? • Update to paint
How will this affect facility
usage? • The paint project will start
in August after Summer
Programs are complete
54 ICC Paint Project- Gym/Vista
55 ICC Paint Project - Breezeway
56 ICC Paint Project – Rec Offices/Art Studios
57 ICC Paint Project – Rec Offices/Art Studios
58 ICC Paint Project – Rec Offices/Art Studios
59 ICC Paint Project – Rec Offices/Art Studios
60 Fiscal Impact
• The estimated total project cost is $450,000
• $350,000 from Measure J
• $100,000 from the Recreation Department
• Significant increase in scope from last year
61 Thank You
62 Item #: 1.4
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 1.4
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Resolution Amending Resolution No. 4455 to Define the Membership for the San Anselmo Arts
Commission and Finding the Amendment Exempt
from CEQA under Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061
FROM: Serge Avila, Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Consider Adopting a Resolution amending Resolution No. 4455 to define the membership for the San Anselmo Arts Commission (Attachment 1)
BACKGROUND
In February 2022 the Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4455 defining the framework for the San Anselmo Arts Commission.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Town staff realized that there was a membership correction that needed to be made to Resolution No. 4455 to increase membership to 9 members and 1-2 youth commissioners.
The revised Resolution will amend Resolution No. 4455 to allow for up to 9 members appointed by the Town Council and 1-2 youth commissioners selected by the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no direct fiscal impact to the Town to approve this item.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1- Draft Resolution
Attachment 2- Resolution No. 4455
63 RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4455 TO DEFINE THE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE
SAN ANSELMO ARTS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the growth and flourishing of art and culture enhances the quality of life in a community, and contributes to the public's enjoyment of life, education, sense of community pride, and local identity; and
WHEREAS, the encouragement of art and culture is an appropriate matter of concern of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town's prestige and general welfare will be promoted by providing recognition that art and culture, and the creative spirit which motivates them and which they personify, are valued as an essential part of the Town's resources; and WHEREAS, San Anselmo has a rich history of citizen involvement and volunteers; and WHEREAS, the San Anselmo Arts Commission has been in existence for many years and need to update the guidelines for community service has been identified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITHEREBY RESOLVED, that theTown Council amends Resolution No. 4455 related to the organization of the San Anselmo Arts Commission, as follows:
Section 1. Section 4 of Resolution No. 4455 is hereby repealed and replaced with the following provisions:
4. Organization: Commission membership shall consist of up to nine (9) members appointed by the Town Council and shall serve without pay. The commission shall include 1-2 youth Commissioners appointed by the Commission. The Town Council shall consider, but is not restricted to, the following criteria in making appointments to the commission:
a. Residency in the Ross Valley. No more than four (4) members of the Commission shall be non-residents of the Town.
b. Representation to include a wide range of residents, with a variety of art disciplines and ability levels on the Commission.
c. Availabilty of time to participate actively as a working member of the Commission, and to represent a broad cross section of interests.
All other provisions of Resolution No. 4455 remain unchanged and are in effect.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted at the regular Meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council on March 10, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: 64
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Steve Burdo, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Serge Avila, Town Clerk
65 66
67 68
Item #: 1.5
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 1.5
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Downtown Hanging Flower Baskets Funding Request FROM: Serge Avila- Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: For the Town Council to consider approval of a donation of $6,500 to the Friends of San Anselmo Parks Foundation for use in the 2026 hanging flower basket program.
BACKGROUND
In 2018, a group of merchants in downtown San Anselmo got together and held a fundraiser to start a hanging flower basket program in the downtown area. This group raised over $3,000, paying for pole brackets, a portable watering system, and twelve hanging flower baskets. The baskets were watered by a team of volunteers.
DISCUSSION
In 2019, a group of residents, led by Nancy Altman and Jeanne Imai, started the San Anselmo Beautification Committee and raised funds to not only continue the hanging basket program but to expand it from 12 to 24 baskets. This increased the program costs due to the increased number of baskets along with the cost of hiring an individual to manage the watering and maintenance of the baskets. Moving forward, fundraising for the program was managed by Nancy with assistance from Tayra Caine, a San Anselmo resident with experience in fundraising with funds being deposited into the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce’s non-profit organization, San Anselmo Community Foundation’s account. Costs of the program include purchase of the planted baskets, delivery and pick-up, ongoing watering and maintenance of the baskets along with maintenance of the watering cart. The Town contributed the provision and use of the water cart’s storage garage, the water used on the baskets, and staff assistance in the receiving, hanging and removal of the baskets and other assistance as needed.
At the end of 2024, Nancy Altman retired from the Chamber of Commerce and from the San Anselmo Beautification Committee. Since then, the Town has been managing the ongoing watering and maintenance of the baskets, using fundraised dollars to employ a part time staff member, along with managing the ordering, delivery and pick-up of the baskets annually. Tayra Caine took over the fundraising program and the board of the Friends of San Anselmo Parks agreed to allow their 501c3 and bank account to receive 69 Item #: 1.5
donations. Nancy Altman transfer the remaining balance in the San Anselmo Foundation’s Flower Basket account to the Friends of San Anselmo Parks account to be used for upfront costs.
The 2025 Flower basket season included 24 abundant baskets, which were funded by:
the Town’s donation of $5000, $5000 from the annual Sip ‘n Stroll event (started by Nancy Altman) that the Chamber promotes as a fundraiser for the Flower Basket program, and a growing sponsorship program. Donors who contributed $350+ to the program were noted on plaques that were hung on the light poles beneath the flower baskets.
The program sustained a deficit last year of $7,300 – labor is the most expensive element of the program. In our hot, dry climate the baskets require watering nearly every day of the season. And a new cart, hose and wand were required at the start of the season as well.
The response from the community, including business owners on the Avenue, is overwhelmingly positive that the baskets really add beauty to our quaint downtown.
Staff did some research regarding special baskets that hold more water and the possibility of irrigating any of the baskets, but those either have significant drawbacks on the quality of the basket plantings and, significant expense to install, and lack of accessible public water nearby for irrigation.
The decision was made, however, to reduce the number of baskets this year from 24 to 22 to reduce upfront costs and provide some relief in the labor costs. In addition, the plaque sponsorship was raised from $350 to $450 – and with two months into the fundraising kick-off the community has responded positively.
FUNDING REQUEST
Staff is recommending a contribution of $6,500 towards the program in 2026, which is $1,500 above the amount the Town donated in 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, this donation will be paid to the Friends of San Anselmo Parks 501c3 account for exclusive use within the Flower Basket program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Approving this proposed contribution 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
None
70 Item #: 1.6
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 1.6
MEETING DATE: 3/10/26
AGENDA TITLE: Consideration of Special Event Application – Sip n’ Stroll Fundraiser 2026
FROM: Mattie O’Grady – Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council approve the application for the 2026 Sip n’ Stroll Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, May 9th.
BACKGROUND
In 2018, a group of local merchants organized a fundraiser to launch a hanging flower basket program in the downtown area. The event raised over $3,000, which covered the cost of light pole brackets to hold the baskets, a portable watering system, and twelve hanging flower baskets. Watering was initially managed by a team of volunteers.
In 2019, Nancy Altman and Jeanne Imai led additional fundraising efforts to sustain and expand the program from 12 to 24 baskets. The increased budget reflected both the larger number of baskets and the cost of hiring an individual to manage watering. In 2026, the program will include 22 baskets.
To support the ongoing flower basket program and encourage community engagement with local shops and restaurants, the Town proposes to host the annual Flower Basket Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year’s event is cosponsored by the Town of San Anselmo and the Chamber of Commerce. The program will have a booth for participants to check-in on the Town Hall Plaza, with participating merchants throughout the downtown area contributing to an active and welcoming environment.
Participating businesses will offer wine tastings or non-alcoholic beverages, along with small bites from local restaurants.
Attendees will pre-purchase a commemorative glass to “Sip ‘n Stroll” along the Avenue, collecting their glasses at Town Hall on the day of the event. IDs will be checked at registration, and wristbands will be required for service. Designated drivers and minors 71 Item #: 1.6
will receive wristbands of a different color and will have access to an assortment of nonalcoholic beverages.
No street closures are requested for this event as the only dedicated public property being requested is the plaza.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
In past years the Chamber of Commerce has produced this event. Due to the Chamber’s current status with the IRS, the Town will act as the fiscal agent for the 2026 Sip & Stroll event. The Town will collect the revenue from the ticket sales and will retain the net profit (gross revenue minus event expenses) to be used to defray costs on operating the 2026 flower basket program. A program budget has been developed in partnership with the Chamber.
The following conditions will be required as part of the operation of the event:
• A single-event ABC license will be issued in accordance with CMPA requirements.
• An event Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of San Anselmo as an additional insured will be issued by the Chamber of Commerce. • Compliance with all ADA requirements (e.g., sidewalks must remain unobstructed).
• The event must comply with Ordinance No. 1136, which requires all food vendors to use reusable foodware or certified compostable disposable foodware.
All conditions listed above must be satisfied prior to the event. The attached application provides further event details, along with comments and conditions from Town staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the Town for hosting this event aside from staff time.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15061).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1- Event Application
Attachment 2 – ABC Assistance form for CMPA
72 TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO
1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite # 14
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-258-4640
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS
Please complete this application if you wish to conduct a community-based event (non-commercial) in San Anselmo on public property for more than 50 people or involving the closure of a downtown street for more than fifteen minutes. The application will be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Town Council for approval.
EVENT INFORMATION
Name of event:
Organization(s) presenting the event:
Other event sponsor(s), if any:
Contact Person: Phone Number:
Address: Email:
Event Date(s):
Start and end times: Number of attendees (estimate):
Location:
Will alcohol be served or sold?
Yes_____ No______
Brief Event Description:
Public space requested:
____Creek Park _____Creek Park Parking Lot
____Pine Street Parking Lot _____Magnolia Parking Lot
____Town Hall Lawn _____Council Chamber
____Imagination Park _____Memorial Park
____Other: ______________________________________________ 73 _____ San Anselmo Avenue: from (cross streets) ________________ to ____________________ _____ Tunstead Avenue: from (cross streets) ___________________ to _____________________ _____ Other street(s): from (cross streets) ______________________ to _____________________ _____ Other space use (e.g. parking spaces) ____________________________________________ _____ Other Facilities:_______________________________________________________________ Additional Comments on the Public Space Requested:
To be qualified for consideration, applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
Town-Sponsored Events
Ross Valley* accredited or licensed schools (pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, (both public and private schools)
Ross Valley* Youth Organized Sporting of Cultural Events Organizations located in the Ross Valley* which have received tax-exempt status pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501 c ( )
Merchant associations located in incorporated San Anselmo and established as of 2006 *Ross Valley is defined as incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Anselmo, Fairfax, and Ross Standards & Objectives
The Town Council, with input from downtown merchants, property owners, and local residents, has adopted the following criteria they will consider when reviewing applications for the closure of roadways or other public space in the downtown area.
Does the event:
Attract local residents
Attract people throughout the Bay Area
Attract families
Generate interest for people to return and spend money in local businesses Create a positive impact for real estate stimulation
Provide a overall positive impact on business
Provide an opportunity for downtown merchants to participate in the event Provide access to neighborhood streets during the event Avoid conflicting with a retail holiday
Assure public safety
Provide adequate parking
Benefit the Town
Provide access for persons with disabilities
Provide for clean-up by event organizers
Provide emergency vehicle access
Assure that any booths or other structures are designed and placed so that storefronts have access and visibility
Allow local businesses to exhibit merchandise on the sidewalk area in front of their stores, without charge, while maintaining wheelchair access
74 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions apply to downtown events, unless waived or modified by the Town. Other conditions, as set by the Town Council and staff, may apply to particular events for public safety or other objectives of the Town.
A. Police: Off-duty police officers may be required for the event, as determined by the Police Chief, depending on the number of people attending and the nature of the event. Off-duty police officers are required during events where alcohol is served or sold.
B. Emergency access: An emergency access lane of at least 14 feet wide must be maintained at all times.
C. Insurance: Proof of general liability insurance, naming the Town, its employees, and agents as additional insured, at limits no less than $1,000,000.
D. Recycling and garbage: Extra containers for recycling cans and bottles, and garbage cans must be placed throughout the area of the event. Containers and cans are to be emptied when full during the event, and picked up after the event.
E. Compostable/Disposable Foodware: In accordance with the Town of San Anselmo’s Ordinance 1136 all food vendors will provide takeout food in reusable foodware or compostable disposable foodware, or items composed entirely of aluminum. If a compostable disposable foodware item is not available, an alternative foodware item made of other materials, except polystyrene foam and polystyrene food ware, may be substituted.
F. Toilet facilities: Events estimated to attract more than 100 people and lasting more than two hours must provide portable toilets, in the number and location as approved by the Parks superintendent, unless alternate arrangements for toilet facilities are otherwise required or arranged to the approval of the Parks Superintendent. Toilet facilities must be provided for disabled persons at each location where portable facilities are provided. Hand washing facilities must be provided where food is served.
G. Traffic control: A traffic and parking control plan, including enforcement measures, must be approved by the Police Chief.
H. Noticing: Events that include closure of the street will require advance written notice to businesses and residents on the street(s) that will be closed. These notices must be distributed a minimum of five days prior to the Town Council meeting date that the event application will be considered.
I. Sales tax: Persons or businesses selling items as part of the event shall designate San Anselmo as the point of sale for sales tax purposes.
J. Alcoholic beverages: A permit is required from the Police Chief and the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control in order to serve or sell alcoholic beverages. Off-duty police officers are required if alcohol is served or sold.
K. Fire inspection: A fire inspection is required of any and all appliances or devices that produce an open or enclosed flame and/or hot materials, including food.
L. Creek Park: No more than three booths are allowed inside the turf areas of the park.
M. Signs and barricades: Any “No parking signs” that are needed are to be provided by the event organizers, and posted according to the traffic control plan prior to the event. Barricades, detour signs, and other traffic control devices are to be provided by the event organizers.
N. Parking: Temporary accessible parking must be provided if a street closure or other event condition renders permanent accessible parking unusable.
O. Cables: Cables must be covered so as not to create a tripping hazard. When cable covers are used, they must not create a tripping hazard and must be navigable by wheelchair. The path of travel must be no more than 1:12.
On behalf of the organization applying for the permit to conduct the event, I have read and agree to follow the standards for events, as stated in this application, and have read and agree to follow the permit conditions as stated in this application and those which may be required of me as conditions of approval.
Name: Date:
75 NAME OF EVENT: DATE OF EVENT:
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS/CONDITIONS APPROVED BY
POLICE M. Norton
FIRE D. Mahoney
RECREATION M. O’Grady
PUBLIC WORKS S. Condry & J.
Healy
ADMINISTRATION D. Donery
TOWN COUNCIL
76 08/03/2023
Central Marin Police
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Assistance Form
All applicants wishing to temporarily sell alcohol in the jurisdicfion of the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA), must obtain a Daily License from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Informafion regarding daily licenses and applicable forms can be found at:
hftps://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-forms/form-abc-221-instrucfions/ Prior to submission to ABC, the applicafion must be approved and signed by the Chief of Police of the CMPA. CMPA will not consider, nor sign the applicafion unless the following are completed and submifted:
A fully completed Daily License Applicafion (ABC-211) o hftps://www.abc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/ABC-221.pdf A fully completed Supplemental Diagram (ABC-253) specifically detailing every area of the event where the sales and consumpfion of alcohol will occur, including how many servers and how many Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) servers will be at each serving locafion.
o hftps://www.abc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/ABC-253.pdf A completed version of this form.
Organizafion name: _______________________________________________________ Contact Person’s name: _________________________________________________ Contact Person’s telephone number: ___________________________________________ Contact person’s email address: ___________________________________________
1. How many people will be serving alcohol at your event? __________________
2. Will all of the servers be at least 21 years of age at the fime of the event? Yes ____________ No __________
If NO, please explain________________________________________________ 77 08/03/2023
_______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
3. How many servers will be RBS trained at the fime of the event? _____________ Pursuant to AB 1221: At least one person must be RBS trained and cerfified for events occurring on or after July 1, 2022. This person must be present at the event and acfively oversee the alcohol service for the enfire durafion of the event. Addifionally, this person must also create and implement policies for the event that mandate and foster responsible alcoholic beverage service. ABC recommends that everyone who serves alcohol for consumpfion complete the cerfificafion, however it is not mandated. Local jurisdicfions may have addifional requirements. Refer to the website below for further informafion and how to get trained:
RBS Training Program | Alcoholic Beverage Control (ca.gov)
4. Please list the names and Server ID numbers for the servers who are RBS trained (aftached addifional pages if necessary):
Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ Name: ________________________RBS server ID number: _____________________ I hereby cerfify that this form was prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and was completed to best of my knowledge:
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________________ 78 Item #: 1.7
STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #:1.7
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement FROM: Jeff Zuba, Finance & Admin Services Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council receive and accept the results of the Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement with Maze & Associates for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Town of San Anselmo received a total of $2,984,524 in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding was disbursed in two equal payments:
July 2021 – First Disbursement
July 2022 – Second Disbursement
Additionally, approximately $323,165 in interest earnings has been generated from these funds, which is helping to extend the available funding for critical infrastructure projects.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT – ELIGIBLE SPENDING CATEGORIES The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) program, which allows local governments to spend funds in the following four eligible categories:
1. Public Health & Economic Impacts – Addressing public health challenges and economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Premium Pay for Essential Workers – Providing additional compensation to workers performing essential duties during the pandemic.
3. Revenue Loss for Government Services – Replacing lost revenue to sustain government services.
4. Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure – Investing in necessary water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure projects.
79 Item #: 1.7
TOWN'S REVENUE LOSS STANDARD ALLOWANCE ELECTION
The U.S. Department of Treasury allowed municipalities to elect a standard revenue loss allowance of up to $10 million, simplifying the process for using funds under the provision of government services category.
The Town of San Anselmo elected the full standard revenue loss allowance for the $2.984M received, meaning all ARPA funds received by the Town were eligible to be spent on government services expenditures. This allowed the Town to maximize flexibility in fund usage while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.
FUNDING ALLOCATION
The initial funding plan was received and discussed by Town Council at the March 14, 2023 meeting, allocating ARPA funds to multiple infrastructure projects, including:
Town Hall Roof and HVAC
Library Roof and HVAC
Fire Station 20
Robson House Painting Project
Town Hall 2nd Floor Remodel
Project management costs
However, after receiving and awarding the bid for the Town Hall Roof and HVAC projects, the funding plan was changed to focus solely on completing:
Town Hall Roof and HVAC
Fire Station 20
EXPENDITURES TO DATE
To date, all of ARPA funds including interest have been expended. These funds have been used for the following projects:
$55,299 to the County of Marin to provide funding for Housing First Case Management (approved at the July 27, 2021, meeting)
$1,523,851 on the Town Hall Roof and HVAC Project
$1,692,078 on the Fire Station 20 Project
$36,461 on the Library Roof and HVAC Project
80 Item #: 1.7
SINGLE AUDIT REQUIREMENT & ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE
Under federal regulations, any municipality that expends more than $750,000 in federal awards during a fiscal year is required to undergo a Single Audit in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F.
Recognizing that many recipients of CSLFRF would exceed this threshold and be newly subject to federal audit requirements, the U.S. Department of Treasury created an alternative approach for compliance.
Treasury’s Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement Section IV of the CSLFRF Compliance Supplement provides an alternative compliance approach for CSLFRF recipients that would not otherwise be required to undergo an audit under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, if not for the expenditure of CSLFRF funds.
This approach allows eligible recipients to elect to complete an Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement instead of a Single Audit or ProgramSpecific Audit. However, an CSLFRF recipient may still choose to undergo a traditional Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit in accordance with federal guidelines.
DISCUSSION
The Town of San Anselmo opted for the Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement and engaged an independent accounting firm to conduct the examination in accordance with:
Government Auditing Standards,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) attestation standards, and
The CSLFRF Compliance Supplement.
This examination specifically reviewed the Town’s compliance with CSLFRF program requirements, including:
Activities allowed or unallowed
Allowable costs/cost principles
The independent accountant’s report concluded that the Town of San Anselmo complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements. No material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, or instances of noncompliance were identified.
Additionally, the examination confirms that the Town has managed its CSLFRF funds appropriately and in accordance with federal guidelines, ensuring transparency and accountability in fund utilization.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with accepting the Alternative Compliance Examination results.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
The Council’s discussion and acceptance of this item 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).
CONCLUSION
The Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement states the Town complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements and met all federal compliance requirements related to ARPA and CSLFRF funding. Staff recommends that the Town Council receive and accept the results of the audit.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance for CSLFRF Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement
82 REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY CORONAVIRUS
STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS PROGRAM (CSLFRF)
REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE CSLFRF
COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION ENGAGEMENT
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT
To the Honorable Members of the Town Council
Town of San Anselmo, California
We have examined the Town of San Anselmo (Town) compliance with the compliance requirements “activities allowed or unallowed” and “allowable costs/cost principles” (the specified requirements) as described in Part IV “Requirements for an Alternative Compliance Examination Engagement for Recipients That Would Otherwise be Required to Undergo a Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit as a Result of Receiving Coronavirus State And Local Fiscal Recovery Funds” of the CSLFRF section of the November 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement (referred to herein as “Requirements for an Alternative CSLFRF Compliance Examination Engagement”) during the year ended June 30, 2025. Management of the Town is responsible for the Town’s compliance with the specified requirements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Town’s compliance with the specified requirements based on our examination.
Our examination was conducted in accordance with the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; the standards applicable to attestation engagements contained in the Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Controller General of the United States; and in the Requirements for an Alternative CSLFRF Compliance Examination Engagement. Those standards and requirements require that we plan and perform the examination to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Town complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements referenced above. An examination involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about whether the Town complied with the specified requirements. The nature, timing and extent of procedures selected depend on our judgment, including an assessment of the risks of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error. We believe that the evidence we obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We are required to be independent and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to the examination engagement.
Our examination does not provide a legal determination on the Town’s compliance with the specified requirements.
In our opinion, the Town complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements referenced above during the year ended June 30, 2025.
83 Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we are required to report all deficiencies that are considered to be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control; fraud, and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the Town’s compliance with the specified requirements and any other instances that warrant the attention of those charged with governance. We are also required to obtain and report the views of responsible officials concerning the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as any planned corrective actions. We performed our examination to express an opinion on the Town’s compliance with the specified requirements and not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the internal control over the specified requirements or on compliance or other matters; accordingly, we express no such opinions. The results of our tests disclosed no matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
Intended Purpose
The purpose of this examination report is solely to express an opinion on whether the Town complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements referenced above during the year ended June 30, 2025.
Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
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STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.1
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Report on Sorich Park Goat Grazing Monitoring Results
FROM: Will Messinger, Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the Town Council acknowledges and files the Goat Grazing Monitoring Report and Draft Grazing Workplan.
BACKGROUND
The Town of San Anselmo has participated in a prescribed grazing program since 2018 with other local agencies. The Town was an early adopter of prescribed grazing, but since the formation of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) in 2020, grazing is now utilized throughout Marin County.
In 2023 the Town filed a notice of exemption (NOE) for the annual grazing program, hired Star Creek Land Stewards (“Star Creek”) to carry out prescribed grazing in Sorich Park, and enlisted Sequoia Ecological Consulting to perform a monitoring study to determine the impact of the goat grazing on the local plant populations.
Each year, Public Works staff has worked closely with Star Creek and Sequoia Ecological Consulting to identify and protect sensitive habitats and trees within Sorich Park. Fencing is used to prevent the goats and sheep from entering riparian areas and trees are wrapped in mesh for protection. To prevent erosion, fencing is also used to keep grazing away from steep slopes. Before grazing begins, the Town provides Star Creek with a map outlining the areas planned for grazing. (See Attachment 2).
Following grazing, the plan is reassessed to determine alternate methods and precautions, such as reducing the amount of grazing time in each area, protection of new trees and erosion-sensitive areas, and fencing off vulnerable trees.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
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of the annual grazing program. Sequoia conducted vegetation monitoring in the Sorich Park project area before and after goat grazing treatment in April 2025 and June 2025.
The attached 2025 Monitoring Report summarizes the results, concluding the first successive year of vegetation monitoring efforts (Year 1) and it compares the results of Year 1 to 2024 baseline data from the Botanical Survey Report (Year 0).
The 2025 Monitoring Report finds that biologists did not observe any special-status plant species, which would be protected under California law. (Report at p. 3).
Moreover, monitoring revealed an increase in native cover and decrease in non-native cover, which is a documented benefit of targeted goat grazing, especially when combined with additional fuel reduction treatments. (Report at p. 6, see also Table 1, at p. 3). In addition, monitors did not observe erosion in the project area. (Report at p. 4).
The Report recommends continuing to use fencing that targets goat grazing to certain habitats or land features. (Report at p. 6). The 2025 Monitoring Report concludes, “With continued planning and adaptive management, these methods can effectively aid wildfire risk reduction and prevention, control the establishment and spread of nonnative and invasive species populations, and support reestablishment and protection of native plant species and sensitive natural communities.” (Report at p. 6).
Grazing, and the associated monitoring performed by Sequoia Ecological Consulting is planned again for this coming spring in Sorich Park. Using the 2025 Monitoring Report as well as input from MWPA, Star Creek Land Stewards and the San Anselmo Open Space Committee, Town Staff is drafting a workplan that will serve as a guiding document for the goat grazing program. This workplan will address the protection of trees, riparian zones and other sensitive habitats during grazing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated costs are as follows:
2025 Vegetation Monitoring Study Cost $14,729.94
2025 Goat Grazing Cost $13,621.92
Total 2025 Cost $28,351.86
The cost of grazing was $14,408 in 2023, $24,613 in 2024, and $13,621.92 in 2025.
The cost was reduced from 2024 to 2025 because the goat’s grazing time in each area was decreased from three days to two days. The cost of Sequoia Ecological Consulting’s vegetation monitoring and reports for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year is $14,729.94. For 2024-2025 the total cost from Sequoia Ecological Consulting was $17,712.71, and $13,204.83 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Grazing is paid for using Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) funding.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
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Section 15301, Class 1, for Existing Facilities. (Attachment 3). That NOE recognized that this project would continue on an annual basis.
The prescribed grazing program is not directly related to Town’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2030; however, the CAP encourages adaptation to climate change and reducing fire fuels is a form of adaptation. (CAP p. 37).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Sorich Park Year 1 Monitoring Report
Attachment 2 – 2026 Sorich Park Grazing Map
Attachment 3 – Notice of Exemption for Sorich Park Grazing Attachment 4 – Draft Workplan
Attachment 5 – Sequoia Eco Presentation
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To: Sean Condry, P.E., C.B.O.
Public Works and Building Director
Department of Public Works
Town of San Anselmo
From: Vinnie Minervini-Zick
Botanist | Staff Biologist
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
Rachelle Cardona
Project Manager | Ecologist
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
RE: Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park Monitoring Program
Monitoring Report 2025—Year 1
INTRODUCTION
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. (Sequoia) botanists performed vegetation monitoring in Sorich Park (project area) for the Town of San Anselmo (Town) located in Marin County, California (Figure 1). The Town implements goat-grazing as a method of fuel reduction treatment to reduce the risk of wildfire, and Sequoia developed “Recommendations for the Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park Monitoring Program” (Monitoring Program) to aid the Town in understanding the impacts of goat-grazing in the project area (Figure 2). The Monitoring Program, in addition to pertinent information about the project location (topography, hydrology, climate, geology, soils, plant communities, and sensitive habitats), the botanical survey, and initial monitoring documentation can be found in “Focused Special-Status Plant Survey and Monitoring Report for the Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park” (Botanical Survey Report) completed by Sequoia in 2024. The goals of the Monitoring Program include the following:
1. To quantify grazing impact on vegetation for each treatment area (project)
2. To better design future projects for maximum biodiversity
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2 In accordance with the Monitoring Program, Sequoia conducted vegetation monitoring in the project area before and after goat grazing treatment in April 2025 and June 2025. This report summarizes the 2025 results, concluding the first successive year of vegetation monitoring efforts (Year 1). Additionally, this report compares the results of Year 1 to 2024 baseline data (Year 0).
MONITORING METHODS
Biologists conducted monitoring in accordance with the protocols outlined in the Monitoring Program.
Pre-treatment surveys coincided appropriately with the blooming periods of special-status plant species with potential to occur in the project area as identified in the Botanical Survey Report (Sequoia 2024) before goat grazing, and post-treatment surveys occurred after goat grazing. To prepare for monitoring, Sequoia botanists reviewed aerial imagery, gathered tools and materials, and reviewed the data collection guidelines to inform 2025 monitoring efforts and retain consistency in survey methodology. Included in this effort are photo monitoring, invasive species early detection monitoring, and transect quadrat monitoring.
Each year, Sequoia botanists conduct pre-treatment monitoring surveys prior to goat grazing and posttreatment surveys after goat grazing along two permanent transects in each of the grazed and ungrazed plots (four transects total), in the same locations monitored in 2024 (Figure 3). Each permanent transect is 100 feet in length, and botanists conduct assessments using 1-square-meter quadrats to record estimates of plant species diversity and cover class. Photos are taken at the origin and terminus of each transect. Additionally, photos are taken at each of the eight permanent Photo Point locations identified in Year 0 to objectively collect visual data of the treatment areas at representative locations before and after treatment occurs and with each successive year of monitoring.
Field Surveys
Sequoia botanist Vinnie Minervini-Zick and Sequoia biologists Benji Fine and Cristiana Antonino conducted pre-treatment monitoring within the project area on April 24–25, 2025, and post-treatment monitoring on July 29–30, 2025. Goat grazing treatment terminated on April 30, 2025, and May 1, 2025. The surveys followed published guidelines, which state that special-status plant surveys should be conducted at the time of year when target species would be identifiable if present (CDFW 2018; CNPS 2001). All plant species observed were documented and identified to the level necessary to determine rarity status, including non-target, common, and invasive species (Attachment A). Photo monitoring of the grazed areas occurred during both April and July surveys, and photo monitoring in the ungrazed areas occurred during the July survey (Attachment B).
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3 MONITORING RESULTS
Transect Monitoring Results
Sequoia botanists identified 133 distinct species of vascular plants along transects in grazed and ungrazed areas during the April and July 2025 surveys (Attachment A). Additionally, six plants were documented as unknowns or only identified to family or genus due to lack of identifiable characteristics present. Biologists did not observe any special-status plant species. Of the 133 identified plants, 63 species (25 native and 28 non-native) occurred in both grazed and ungrazed areas, 24 species (12 native and 12 non-native) were uniquely observed within the grazed treatment area, and 45 species (29 native and 16 non-native) were uniquely observed within the ungrazed area. In total, 87 species were observed in the grazed area, and 108 species were observed in the ungrazed area. A comparison of the composition of native and nonnative species observed in grazed and ungrazed treatment areas during baseline monitoring in 2024 and Year 1 monitoring in 2025 is presented in Table 1.
Table 1. Native and non-native composition of species observed in 2024 and 2025 monitoring.
Composition of
Species Observed
2024 2025
Grazed Transect Ungrazed Transect Grazed Transect Ungrazed Transect Native 41% 49% 43% 50%
Non-native 59% 51% 57% 50%
During pre-treatment monitoring prior to goat grazing and post-treatment monitoring after goat grazing, biologists assessed the percent cover of grasses and forbs within each sample plot along all four permanent transects. Grass cover increased in both the grazed and ungrazed areas after goat grazing, approximately 25 percent and 15 percent, respectively (Table 2). A corresponding decrease in forb cover was recorded. Monitoring forms associated with the pre- and post-grazing visits can be found in Attachment C.
Table 2. Average percent cover of grasses and forbs within grazed and ungrazed areas recorded during 2025 monitoring before and after goat grazing treatment.
Average percent
cover within
transect
Grazed Treatment Area Ungrazed Treatment Area
Pre-treatment
(April 2025)
Post-treatment
(July 2025)
Pre-treatment
(April 2025)
Post-treatment
(July 2025)
Grass 56.6% 81.7% 60.5% 75%
Forb 43.4% 18.3% 39.5% 25%
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4 Invasive Species Early Detection Monitoring Results
Surveyors recorded 20 non-native invasive plant species with California Invasive Plant Council’s (Cal-IPC) Invasive Plant Inventory ranking of “Moderate” or “High” (Cal-IPC 2022). Two species observed throughout the project area are ranked “High.” These species include yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) and French broom (Genista monspessulana). The remaining 18 plants that were documented by surveyors and ranked “moderate,” in addition to all non-native plants observed, can be found in Attachment A.
Additional Observations
Oak and California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) trees were inspected for symptoms of sudden oak death and other plant pathogens and diseases. There were no signs of sudden oak death or other diseases observed by botanists. Additionally, there was no observed increase in erosion or potential for erosion caused by grazing or other natural means.
Photo Monitoring Results
Attachment B contains a photolog of photographs captured at the eight permanent Photo Points established during baseline monitoring in 2024. Photos were captured at Photo Points 1–4 prior to goat grazing treatment (Tables B-1–B-4), and photographs were captured at Photo Points 5–8 after goat grazing treatment (Table B-5–B-12).
DISCUSSION
Baseline Monitoring Results (2024)
Data collected during baseline monitoring in 2024 shows that native species represented 41 percent of species detected in the grazed area, and non-native species represented 59 percent. In the ungrazed area, native species represented 49 percent of the species detected, and non-native species represented 51 percent (Table 2). Post-grazing monitoring indicated an 80–95 percent reduction in vegetation within grazed areas, with only 8–12 species observed per monitoring line and many plants unidentifiable due to grazing impacts. In contrast, ungrazed areas showed only minor changes in species composition and cover.
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5 Year 1 Monitoring Results (2025)
In collaboration with Sequoia, the Town amended the goat grazing treatment areas in 2025 prior to monitoring surveys. Sensitive natural communities, such as those associated with rocky outcrops, serpentine soils, and a natural drainage identified in the project area, could be impacted by goat grazing and benefit from exclusion to prevent potential negative impacts (Bush 2006; Sage Environmental Group 2020). Additionally, fencing installed around trees prevents goats from browsing the bark and potential negative impacts to the health of trees in the project area.
Data recorded in 2025 monitoring shows that native species represented 43 percent of species detected in the grazed area, and non-native species represented 57 percent. In the ungrazed area, native and nonnative species were equally represented at 50 percent of the species detected (Table 2). Notably, biologists recorded a 30 percent increase in grass cover and corresponding decrease in forb cover in the grazed transects after treatment. Data from both grazed and ungrazed transects shows an increase in native presence and reduction on non-native presence from 2024 to 2025, though the difference is 1 percent greater in the grazed transects compared to the ungrazed transects. Additionally, biologists recorded an increase in grass cover and corresponding decrease in forb cover within both grazed and ungrazed areas after treatment in 2025, but the transects within grazed area showed a 10 percent greater increase in grass cover and forb reduction (Table 1).
Several species documented in 2024 were not detected in 2025, and, alternatively, some species detected in 2025 were not recorded in 2024 (Attachment A). These differences are likely to be due to variability in survey timing, plant phenology, climate, and limited grazing in some quadrats. Changes species composition and cover between years underscore the importance of consistent and longer-term data sets to better understand the influence of both grazing and environmental conditions on vegetation dynamics.
Sequoia recommends continuing annual monitoring to assess changes in cover and species diversity.
CONCLUSION
Early results of monitoring show an increase in native cover and decrease in non-native cover, which is a documented benefit of targeted goat grazing, most notably when combined with additional fuel reduction treatments (Gill et al. 2023). Goat grazing also provides ecological benefits in reducing shrub encroachment into grasslands and is known to improve grassland diversity and density of native species (Huntsinger et al. 2007; Bartolome et al. 2014; D'Antonio 2015; Startin 2022). Additionally, species such as purple needlegrass (Stipa pulchra) are threatened by encroachment of invasive species, such as Italian rye grass (Festuca perennis), wild oat (Avena fatua), and ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus), all species that have been documented during monitoring. Grazing offers a method to reduce these commonly encountered invasive species and increase native cover in degraded native grasslands (Gennet et al. 2017). 92 Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
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6 One of the most dominant and “High Risk” invasive species documented, yellow star thistle, is most browsable for goats when effectively timed with its germination in fall and spring and is least edible in May and June (Thomsen et al. 1993). Goat grazing that occurs in late April and May is within the suggested window for browsing, though shifting grazing earlier may offer additional reduction in this particularly noxious species.
Goat grazing is also non-selective and can reduce both native and non-native vegetation, potentially leading to shifts in species composition, increased or decreased prevalence of invasive species, and longterm impacts, such as soil compaction or erosion, if not managed optimally. Grazing with fencing that targets goat browsing to certain habitats or land features can assist in keeping grazing to specific areas targeted by land managers and prevent impacts to areas of concern (riparian vegetation, non-targeted sensitive natural communities, etc.). While no major erosion or compaction was observed during this monitoring effort, prolonged grazing could affect soil health, vegetation recovery, and wildlife use of the habitat.
The seasonal timing of treatment, livestock management, and exclusion of sensitive areas and resources support the success of goat grazing treatment in Sorich Park. Management opportunities may include post-grazing native grass seeding to promote native species diversity and cover, exclusion of sensitive habitats from grazing, and mechanical removal of encroaching woody vegetation. These approaches will help maintain grassland diversity, minimize habitat conversion, reduce potential negative impacts of grazing, and support long-term ecological health (Barry et al. 2011). With continued planning and adaptive management, these methods can effectively aid wildfire risk reduction and prevention, control the establishment and spread of non-native and invasive species populations, and support reestablishment and protection of native plant species and sensitive natural communities.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the findings in this report, please do not hesitate to contact us at the email addresses or phone numbers listed below. Thank you for the opportunity to support you with this project.
Sincerely,
Vinnie Minervini-Zick
Botanist, Staff Biologist
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
Mobile: (510) 708-4430 | Main: (925) 855-5500
Fax: (510) 439-1104
[email protected]
Rachelle Cardona
Project Manager
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
Mobile: (650) 823-0587 | Main: (925) 855-5500
Fax: (510) 439-1104
[email protected]
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Barry, Shiela, Royce Larson, Glenn Nader, Morgan Doran, Keith Guenther, and Grey Hayes. 2011.
Understanding Livestock Grazing Impacts: Strategies for the California Annual Grassland and Oak Woodland Vegetation Series. University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Bartolome, J.W., B.H. Allen-Diaz, S. Barry, L.D. Ford, M. Hammond, P. Hopkinson, F. Ratcliff, S. Spiegal, and M.D. White. 2014. Grazing for Biodiversity in California Mediterranean Grasslands. Rangelands 36(5):36–43.
Bush, Lisa. 2006. Grazing Handbook: A Guide for Resource Managers in Coastal California. Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, California State Coastal Conservancy.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2018. Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities. State of California, California Natural Resources Agency, March 20.
California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC). 2022. Inventory of invasive, non-native plants that threaten natural areas in California. http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/inventory.
California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2001. CNPS Botanical Survey Guidelines. Dated August 2.
D’Antonio, C.M., D.C. Odion, and C.M. Tyler. 1993. Invasion of Maritime Chaparral by the Introduced Succulent Carpobrotus edulis. Oecologia 95:14–21.
Gennet, Sasha, Erica Spotswood, M. Hammond, and J.W. Bartolome. 2017. Livestock Grazing Supports Native Plants and Songbirds in a California Annual Grassland. PLoS ONE 12:e0176367. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0176367.
Gill, K., K.A. Chenier, A. Free, J. Goff, J.L. Pitchford, K. Cressman, M. Posten, E. Brunden, M. Shelton, K.
Swanson, S.R. Cunningham, J. Garland, C. Snyder, M. Lamb, T. Schauwecker, and E.L. Sparks. 2023.
Research needs, environmental concerns, and logistical considerations for incorporating livestock grazing into coastal upland habitat management. Journal of Environmental Management Volume 239. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479722026925.
Huntsinger, Lynn, J.W. Bartolome, and C.M. D’Antonio. 2007. Grazing Management on California’s Mediterranean Grasslands. In, California Grasslands: Ecology and Management, M. Stromberg (ed.).
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8 Lovreglio, Raffela, Ouahiba Meddour-Sahar, and Vittorio Leone. 2014. Goat Grazing as a Wildfire Prevention Tool: A Basic Review. iForest – Biogeosciences and Forestry. Technical Notes – doi:
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Sage Environmental Group. 2020. Prescribed Goat Grazing for Wildland Management. YouTube, uploaded by Sage Environmental Group. November 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peiJCW80E44.
Sequoia Ecological Consulting. 2024. Focused Special-Status Plant Survey and Monitoring Report for the Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park. September 13, 2024.
Startin, C.R. 2022. Assessing Woody Plant Encroachment in Marin County, California, 1952–2018.
University of Southern California.
Thomsen, Craig D., W.A. Williams, M. Vayssiéres, F.L. Bell, and M.R. George. 1993. Controlled Grazing on Annual Grasslands Decreases Yellow Star Thistle. California Agriculture 47(6):36–40. 95 Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
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9 Figure 1. Regional location of the Sorich Park project area. 96 Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
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10 Figure 2. Grazing and un-grazed areas within Sorich Park. 97 Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc.
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11 Figure 3. Four permanent transects in the Sorich Park project area, two within grazing and two within un-grazed areas.
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Attachment
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Attachment A
Plant Species List (2024 and 2025)
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Table A-1. Plant species observed in survey area.
Scientific Name Common Name Family Native (Y/N) CNPS Ranking State Listing Federal Listing Cal-IPC Rating Present in
Grazed
2025
Present in
Grazed
2024
Present in
Ungrazed
2025
Present in
Ungrazed
2024
Achillea millefolium Yarrow Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Acmispon americanus Spanish lotus Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Acmispon wrangelianus Chilean bird’s foot trefoil Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- X X Adiantum jordanii California maidenhair fern Pteridaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Aesculus californica California buckeye Sapindaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Aira caryophyllea Silver hairgrass Poaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Amsinckia menziesii Farmer’s fiddleneck Boraginaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Artemisia californica California sagebrush Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Avena fatua Wild oats Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Baccharis pilularis Coyote brush Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Bellardia trixago Mediterranean linseed Orobanchaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X -- -- Brachypodium distachyon Purple false brome Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Brassica nigra Black mustard Brassicaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Briza maxima Rattlesnake grass Poaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Briza minor Little quaking grass Poaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Bromus carinatus California brome Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Bromus diandrus Ripgut brome Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Bromus hordeaceus Soft chess Poaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Calystegia spp. -- Convolvulaceae -- X -- --
Calystegia purpurea False bindweed Convolvulaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Calystegia subacaulis Hillside false bindweed Convolvulaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd’s purse Brassicaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Carduus pycnocephalus spp. pycnocephalus Italian thistle Asteraceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Castilleja attenuata Coast paintbrush Orobanchaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Castilleja exigua ssp. exigua Purple owl’s clover Orobanchaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Centaurea melitensis Maltese star thistle Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Centaurea solstitialis Yellow star thistle Asteraceae N -- -- -- High X X X X Centranthus ruber Red valerian Caprifoliaceae N -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Clarkia sp. -- Onagraceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- -- --
Chlorogalum pomeridianum Wavy leaf soaproot Agavaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Cirsium vulgare Bull thistle Asteraceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Convolvulus arvensis Field bindweed Convolvulaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Cotoneaster pannosus Cotoneaster Rosaceae N -- -- -- Moderate -- -- X X Crataegus monogyna One-seeded hawthorn Rosaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X -- -- Croton setiger Turkey mullein Euphorbiaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Cryptantha hispidus Napa cryptantha Boraginaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X x Cynosurus echinatus Dogstail grass Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Diplacus aurantiacus Bush monkeyflower Phrymaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Dipterostemon capitatus Blue dicks Themidaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Dudleya cymosa Coast dudleya Crassulaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Elymus glaucus Blue wild rye Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Epilobium brachycarpum Tall annual willowherb Onagraceae Y -- -- -- -- -- X -- 100
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Erigeron canadensis Canada horseweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Eriogonum nudum var. nudum Naked buckwheat Polygonaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Erodium botrys Long-beaked stork’s bill Geraniaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Erodium cicutarium Redstem filaree Geraniaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Erodium moschatum Whitestem filaree Geraniaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Erodium malacoides Mediterranean stork's bill Geraniaceae N -- -- -- Limited X -- -- -- Erythranthe guttata Common monkeyflower Phrymaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Eschscholzia californica California poppy Papaveraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Eucalyptus globulus Blue gum Myrtaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X -- -- Euphorbia oblongata Eggleaf spurge Euphorbiaceae N -- -- -- Limited X -- X X Euphorbia peplus Petty spurge Euphorbiaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Festuca microstachys Sixweeks fescue Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Festuca myuros Rattail sixweeks fescue Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Festuca perennis Italian ryegrass Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Foeniculum vulgare Fennel Apiaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Gallium aparine Common cleavers Rubiaceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- X X Genista monspessulana French broom Fabaceae N -- -- -- High -- -- X X Geranium cicutarium Common stork's-bill Geraniaceae N -- -- -- Limited X -- -- -- Geranium dissectum Cutleaf geranium Geraniaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Geranium molle Dovesfoot geranium Geraniaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Helminthotheca echioides Bristly oxtongue Asteraceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Hemizonia congesta Hayfield tarweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- X -- Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Rosaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Hirschfeldia incana Shortpod mustard Brassicaceae N -- -- -- Moderate -- -- X X Hordeum jubatum Foxtail barley Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Hordeum murinum Mouse barley Poaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Hypochaeris radicata Rough cat’s ear Asteraceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Lepidium nitidum Shining pepperweed Brassicaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Leontodon sp. Hawkbit Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Linum bienne Pale flax Linaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X
Logfia gallica Narrowleaf cottonrose Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Logfia filaginoides California cottonrose Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Lupinus albifrons Silver lupine Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Lupinus bicolor Miniature lupine Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Lupinus spp. -- Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- -- --
Lysimachia arvensis Scarlet pimpernel Myrsinaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Madia elegans Common madia Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Madia gracilis Slender tarweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- X -- Madia sativa Coast tarweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Madia spp. -- Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X -- X --
Matricaria discoidea Pineappleweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Medicago polymorpha California bur clover Fabaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Melica californica California melic Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Melica torreyana Torrey’s melic Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X 101
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Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal Lamiaceae N -- -- -- Moderate -- -- X X Micropus californicus Slender cottonweed Asteraceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Monardella villosa Coyote mint Lamiaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Osmorhiza berteroi Sweet cicely Apiaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Pentagramma triangularis Goldback fern Pteridaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Phyla nodiflora Common lippia Verbenaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Pinus radiata Monterey pine Pinaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Plantago lanceolata Lanceleaf plantain Plantaginaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X -- Poa annua Annual bluegrass Poaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Polypodium californicum California polypody Polypodiaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak Fagaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Quercus lobata Valley oak Fagaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Ranunculus californica California buttercup Ranunculaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Ranunculus muricatus Spinyfruit buttercup Ranunculaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Raphanus sativa Wild radish Brassicaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X -- -- Romney coulteri Matilija poppy Papaveraceae N -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Rubus ursinus California blackberry Rosaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Rumex acetosella Sheep sorrel Polygonaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Rumex crispus Curly dock Polygonaceae N -- -- -- Limited -- -- X X Rumex pulcher fiddle dock Polygonaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Sambucus mexicana Blue elderberry Adoxaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Sanicula bipinnatifida Purple sanicle Apiaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Sanicula spp. -- Apiaceae -- -- -- -- -- X -- -- --
Sanicula crassicaulis Pacific black snakeroot Apiaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Sequoia sempervirens* Coast redwood Cupressaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Sherardia arvensis Field madder Rubiaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Silene gallica Common catchfly Caryophyllaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Sisyrinchium bellum Blue-eyed grass Iridaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Soliva sessilis Common soliva Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Sonchus asper Spiny sowthistle Asteraceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Stachys bullata Bugle hedgenettle Lamiaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Stachys spp. -- Lamiaceae -- -- -- -- -- X -- -- --
Stipa pulchra Purple needlegrass Poaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. secundus One-sided jewelflower Brassicaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X X Torilis arvensis Field hedgeparsley Apiaceae N -- -- -- Moderate X X X X Toxicodendron diversilobum Poison oak Anacardiaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Trifolium glomeratum Clustered clover Fabaceae N -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Trifolium hirtum Rose clover Fabaceae N -- -- -- Limited X X X X Trifolium incarnatum Crimson clover Fabaceae N -- -- -- -- X X X X Trifolium tomentosum Woollyclover Fabaceae N -- -- -- -- X -- -- -- Trifolium willdenovii Tomcat clover Fabaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X -- -- Triteleia laxa Ithuriel’s spear Themidaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- X X -- Umbellularia californica California bay laurel Myrtaceae Y -- -- -- -- X X X X Washingtonia robusta Mexican fan palm Arecaceae N -- -- -- Moderate-Alert -- -- X X Vicia sativa Common vetch Fabaceae N -- -- -- -- X -- X -- 102
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Vicia villosa Hairy vetch Fabaceae N -- -- -- -- X -- X -- Zeltnera muehlenbergii Muhlenberg’s centaury Gentianaceae Y -- -- -- -- -- -- X -- Unknown Aster Asteraceae -- -- -- -- -- X -- X --
Unknown 2 Aster Asteraceae -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X --
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PRE-TREATMENT PHOTOS OF GRAZED AREA
Table B-1. Photo Point 1 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on April 25, 2025.
Photo Point 1
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9904, -122.5590
North East
South West
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Photopoint 1 close-up, facing the ground, taken on April 25, 2025. 106
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Table B-2. Photo Point 2 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on April 25, 2025.
Photo Point 2
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9910, -122.5584
North East
South West
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Photo Point 2 close-up, facing the ground, taken on April 25, 2025. 108
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Table B-3. Photo Point 3 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on April 25, 2025.
Photo Point 3
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9900, -122.5626
North East
South West
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Photo Point 3 close-up, facing the ground, taken on April 24, 2025. 110
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Table B-4. Photo Point 4 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on April 25, 2025.
Photo Point 4
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9907, -122.5632
North East
South West
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Photo Point 4 close-up, facing the ground. Photo taken on April 25, 2025. 112
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POST-TREATMENT PHOTOS OF GRAZED AREA
Table B-5. Photo Point 1 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 29, 2025.
Photo Point 1
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9905, -122.5591
North East
South West
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Photo Point 1 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 29, 2025. 114
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Table B-6. Photo Point 2 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 29, 2025.
Photo Point 2
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9911, -122.5584
North East
South West
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Photo Point 2 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 29, 2025. 116
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Table B-7. Photo Point 3 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 30, 2025.
Photo Point 3
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9900, -122.5626
North East
South West
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Photo Point 3 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 30, 2025. 118
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Table B-8. Photo Point 4 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 30, 2025.
Photo Point 4
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9907, -122.5632
North East
South West
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Photo Point 4 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 30, 2025. 120
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PHOTOS OF UNGRAZED AREA
Table B-9. Photo Point 5 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 30, 2025.
Photo Point 5
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9930, -122.5641
North East
South West
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Photo Point 5 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 30, 2025. 122
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Table B-10. Photo Point 6 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 30, 2025.
Photo Point 6
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9937, -122.5630
North East
South West
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Photo Point 6 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 30, 2025. 124
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Table B-11. Photo Point 7 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 29, 2025.
Photo Point 7
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9909, -122.5609
North East
South West
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Photo Point 7 close-up, facing the ground. Photo taken on July 29, 2025. 126
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Table B-12. Photo Point 8 pictures of each cardinal direction, captured on July 29, 2025.
Photo Point 8
Photo Point Coordinates: 37.9917, -122.5603
North East
South West
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Photo Point 8 close-up, facing the ground, taken on July 29, 2025. 128
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1342 Creekside Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.855.5500 www.sequoiaeco.com Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park Botanical Survey Form
GENERAL INFORMATION
Survey Date: July 29, 2025
Surveyor/Affiliation: Vinnie Minervini-Zick, Cristiana Antonino/ Sequoia GPS Start Location: 37.9904367, -122.5590486
GPS End Location:
Length/Acreage of Survey
Area:
100m Transect
Status of Project: ☐ Pre-initial treatment
☑ Post-initial treatment
Date of Last Treatment: 04/30/2025
Invasive Species Presence:
Total Number of Photo
Points:
Site Notes:
PROJECT PHOTO POINTS
Photo Point Number: 1
GPS Coordinates: 37.99048, -122.55912
North
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South
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number: 2
GPS Coordinates: 37.99113, -122.55843
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East
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number: 3
GPS Coordinates: 37.99096, -122.56092
North
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South
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QUADRAT TRANSECT MONITORING
Quadrat Number: 1
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hayfield tarweed Henizonia congeta 1 Bud
Alogfia gallica 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 89%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 2
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata 5 Flower
Rose clover 1 Senesced
Unknown Asteraceae 1 Leaf
Unknown Forb 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 98
Forb Cover: 2
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
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Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 3
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 1 Bud
Saproot Lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Senesced
Clustered clover Trifolium glomeratum 1 Senesced
Bindweed Convolvulus 1 Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 79%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 5%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 4
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grass 1 Leaf
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Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Bindweed Convolvulus rare Leaf
Grass Cover: The
Forb Cover:
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 40%
Litter 60%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 5
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Bindweed Convolvulus 5 Leaf
Soaproot Lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Senesced
Hayfield tarweed 1 Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forb
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 68%
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Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 1%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 6
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 100
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 37%
Litter 35%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 1%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 15%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 10%
Rodent activity 2%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number:
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Grass Cover:
Forb Cover:
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems %
Litter %
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 7
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 5 Flower
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum rare Senesced
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
1 Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 41%
Litter 40%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
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Fines (Incl sand, mud) 15%
Rodent activity 3%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 8
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 5 Senesced
Hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 5 Flower
Unknown Grass 1 Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 76%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 2%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 9
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
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Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 77%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 5%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 10
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 83%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
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Quadrat Number: 31
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Yellow star thistle Centaurea solstitialis 1 Flower
Rose clover 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
White Stem Filaree 1 Senesced
Rough cat’s ear Hypothesis radicata 5 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia so. 5 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 94%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 32
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Common madia Madia elegans 15 Flower
Annual willow herb Epilobium brachycarpum 5 Leaf
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus rare Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 15 Senesced
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Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems %
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 12%
Quadrat Number: 33
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Common madia Madia elegans 1 Leaf
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Fruit
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems %
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
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Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 15%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 36%
Quadrat Number: 34
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
50 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
25 Senesced
Scarlet pimpernel Anagallis arvensis 5 Senesced
Grass Cover: 10
Forb Cover: 90
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 65%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 25%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 35
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
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Hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 15 Flower
Common madia Madia setivia 5 Leaf
Spanish lotus Acmispon americanus 15 Flower
Yellow star thistle Centaurea solstitialis 5 Flower
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Senesced
Erodium sp. Erodium sp. rare Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 78%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 36
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
25 Senesced
Hayfield tarweed 5 Leaf
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
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Cut leaf geranium Geranium dissectum rare Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
75 Senesced
Grass Cover: 70
Forb Cover: 30
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 60%
Litter 35%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 3%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 37
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Common madia Madia elegans 5 Bud
Hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 1 Flower
Yellow star thistle Centaurea solstitialis 1 Flower
Bindweed Convolvulus 1 Leaf
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
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BA Stems 77%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 8
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 5 Senesced
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Senesced
Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea rare Leaf
Bindweed Convolvulus rare Leaf
Sonchus sp. Sonchus sp. rare Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 57%
Litter 40%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 2%
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Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 39
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
50 Senesced
Logfia gallica Logfia gallica rare Senesced
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 42%
Litter 40%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 7%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 1%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 6%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 40
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Yellow star thistle Centaurea solstitialis 5 Flower
Soaproot lily Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
25 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus rare Senesced
Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritace rare Leaf
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Grass Cover: 70
Forb Cover: 30
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 72%
Litter 25%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 1%
Total 100%
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Survey Date: July 30, 2025
Surveyor/Affiliation: Vinnie Minervini-Zick, Cristiana Antonino/ Sequoia GPS Start Location:
GPS End Location:
Length/Acreage of Survey
Area:
100m Transect
Status of Project: ☐ Pre-initial treatment
☑ Post-initial treatment
Date of Last Treatment: 04/30/2025
Invasive Species Presence:
Total Number of Photo
Points:
Site Notes:
PROJECT PHOTO POINTS
Photo Point Number: 3
GPS Coordinates: 37.99048, -122.55912
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North
East
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South
West
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number: 4
GPS Coordinates: 37.98973, -122.56028
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North
East
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South
West
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number: 8
GPS Coordinates: 37.98974, -122.56029
North
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East
South
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West
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number: 7
GPS Coordinates: 37.98973, -122.56029
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North
East
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South
West
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Close-up Photo
Photo Point Number:
GPS Coordinates: 37.98975, -122.56028
North
East
South
West
Close-up Photo
QUADRAT TRANSECT MONITORING
Quadrat Number: 11
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
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BA Stems 70%
Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 12
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 70%
Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 13
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rattlesnake grass 50 Senesced
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Rose clover 50 Senesced
Lupinus sp. Lupinus sp. 1 Senesced
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilis 25 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 50
Forb Cover: 50
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 89%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 14
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
75 Senesced
Rattlesnake grass 15 Senesced
Rose clover 15 Senesced
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilis 15 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
Soaproot lily 1 Senesced
Grass Cover: 60
Forb Cover: 40
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 35%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 10%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 25%
Rodent activity 25%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 15
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Rattlesnake grass 50 Senesced
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 5 Senesced
Rose clover 5 Senesced
Grassy madia Madia gracilis rare Senesced
Soaproot lily 5 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Cutleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1 Senesced
Grass Cover: 60
Forb Cover: 40
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 89%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
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Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 16
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 15 Senesced
Wild oat 50 Senesced
Rose clover 1 Senesced
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Rattlesnake grass 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 50
Forb Cover: 50
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 57%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 10%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 10%
Rodent activity 3%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
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Quadrat Number: 17
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rose clover 50 Senesced
Coast live oak rare Leaf
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
Rattlesnake grass 5 Senesced
Rough cat’s ear 5 Senesced
Grassy madia Madia gracilis 5 Senesced
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
50 Senesced
Tall socks destroyer Torilis arvensis rare Senesced
Grass Cover: 50
Forb Cover: 50
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 50%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 20%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 10%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 18
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Tarweed Madia sp. 5 Senesced
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Maltese thistle 5 Senesced
Soaproot lily 15 Senesced
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Rose clover 1 Senesced
Unknown Forbs and
Grasses
100 Senesced
Bay laurel (canopy) 15 Leaf
Grass Cover: 85
Forb Cover: 15
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 75%
Litter 25%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 19
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Poison oak 1 Leaf
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
Eggleaf spurge Euphorbia oblongata 1 Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Bay laurel (canopy) 75 Leaf
Grass Cover: 90
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Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 79%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 20
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rattlesnake grass 50 Senesced
Wild oat 50 Senesced
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Cut leaf geranium Geranium dissectum 5 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Soaproot lily 5 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 84%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
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Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 1%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
Quadrat Number:
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Grass Cover:
Forb Cover:
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems %
Litter %
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 30
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily 15 Senesced
Cayote bush 15 Leaf
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
5 Senesced
Centaury Zeltnera sp. 5 Senesced
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Sticky monkey flower rare Leaf
Cayote bush and
poison oak (canopy)
5 Leaf
Grass Cover: 30
Forb Cover: 70
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems %
Litter 35%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 5%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 15%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 55%
Quadrat Number: 29
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Crimson clover 15 Senesced
Italian thistle 5 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Rose clover rare Senesced
Coast live oak
(canopy)
5 Leaf
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
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Water 0%
BA Stems 85%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 28
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily 1 Senesced
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Rough cat’s ear 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Coast live oak
(canopy)
15 Leaf
Grass Cover: 95
Forb Cover: 5
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 62%
Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 5%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
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Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 27
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Unknown Grasses 100 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. rare Senesced
Grass Cover: 100
Forb Cover: 0
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 74%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 3%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 26
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily 15 Senesced
Coast live oak
(canopy)
100 Leaf
Poison oak (canopy) 25 Leaf
False purple brome 15 Senesced
Scarlet pimpernel rare Fruit
Grass Cover: 40
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Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 10%
Litter 90%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 25
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Tarweed Madia sp. 1 Bud
California poppy 1 Flower
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 15 Senesced
Wild oat 15 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
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Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 24
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Yellow star thistle 5 Flower
Tarweed Madia sp. 5 Flower
Italian thistle 1 Senesced
Crimson clover 1 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 1 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Scarlet pimpernel 1 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 35%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 50%
Rodent activity 10%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 23
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Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Italian thistle 15 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 25 Senesced
Soaproot lily 15 Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
75 Senesced
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 22
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Italian thistle 5 Senesced
Tarweed Madia sp. 5 Flower
False purple brome 25 Senesced
Wild oat 15 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 15 Senesced
Soaproot lily 5 Senesced
Grass Cover: 75
Forb Cover: 25
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 85%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
Rodent activity 0%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 21
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soaproot lily 15 Senesced
Vicia sp. Vicia sp. 5 Senesced
Rough cat’s ear rare Senesced
Unknown Grasses and
Forbs
100 Senesced
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 80%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 0%
Boulder (>60cm diam) 0%
Stone (25-60cm) 0%
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 0%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 0%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 0%
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Rodent activity 5%
Hoof Punch 0%
Total 0%
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Survey Date: April 24, 2025
Surveyor/Affiliation: Benji Fine, Vinnie Minervini-Zick GPS Start Location:
GPS End Location:
Length/Acreage of Survey
Area:
Status of Project: ☐ Pre-initial treatment
☐ Post-initial treatment
Invasive Species Presence: Fennel
Total Number of Photo
Points:
Site Notes:
PROJECT PHOTO POINTS
Photo Point Number: 31
GPS Coordinates: 37.99099, -122.56095
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East
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Photo Point Number: 40
GPS Coordinates: 37.9917, -122.56032
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QUADRAT TRANSECT MONITORING
Quadrat Number: 31
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Wild oat Avena fatua 5 Flower
Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 75 Flower
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
1 Sky lupine Lupinus bicolor rare
Yellow star-thistle Centaurea solstitialis rare Senesced Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 5
Long-beaked storks
bill
Erodium botrys 1
hayfield tarweed Hemizonia congesta 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water 0%
BA Stems 50%
Litter 47%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 2%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 32
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Purple needlegrass Stipa pulchra 5
Wild oat Avena Fatua 15
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 25
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Tall willowherb Epilobium brachycarpum rare
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum rare
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis rare
Common madia Madia elegans 1
Grass Cover: 70
Forb Cover: 30
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 69%
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Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 33
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
15 Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Common Madia Madia elegans rare
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 43%
Litter 50%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 4%
Rodent activity 2%
Hoof Punch %
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Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 34
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
25 Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Wild oat Avena fatua 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Spanish Lotus Acmispon americanus rare
Madia sp. rare
Grass Cover: 45
Forb Cover: 55
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 25%
Litter 75%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 35
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
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Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 25
Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
Spanish lotus Acmispon americanus 1
Unknown aster Asteraceae 5
Ithuriel’s Spear Triteleia laxa rare
Grass Cover: 85
Forb Cover: 15
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 55%
Litter 40%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 5%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 36
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 15
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
25 Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
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Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 1
Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 75%
Litter 25%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 37
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis 1
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 1
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus rare
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Unknown aster Asteraceae rare
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Common vetch Vicia sativa
Grass Cover: 85
Forb Cover: 15
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 69%
Litter 30%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 38
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Cut-leaved cranes-bill Geranium dissectum rare
sow thistle Sonchus sp. 1
Unknown aster Asteraceae 1
Coyote brush Baccharis pilularis 1
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus rare
Asteraceae sp. 2 rare
Grass Cover: 90
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Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 52%
Litter 45%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 2%
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch %
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 39
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
50 Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 15
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 56%
Litter 35%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 7%
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
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Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 40
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
75 False purple broom Brachypodium distachyon 5
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
Ripgut brome Bromus Diandrus rare
Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea 1 Senesced
Asteraceae sp.
(probably pearly
everlasting)
1 Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Grass Cover: 10
Forb Cover: 90
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 75%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 5%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
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Quadrat Number: 11
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Wild oat Avena fatua 25
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 50
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Mediterranean StorksbillErodium botrys 15
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus 1
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 1
Purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Grass Cover: 55
Forb Cover: 45
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 12
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 50
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Mediterranean storksbillErodium botrys 15
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 1
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus rare
purple false brome Brachypodium distachyon 5
Coast live oak Quercus agrifolia rare
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 88%
Litter 12%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Survey Date: April 25, 2025
Surveyor/Affiliation: Benji Fine and Vinnie Minervini-Zick GPS Start Location:
GPS End Location:
Length/Acreage of Survey
Area:
Status of Project: ☐ Pre-initial treatment
☐ Post-initial treatment
Invasive Species Presence:
Total Number of Photo
Points:
5 Site Notes:
PROJECT PHOTO POINTS
Photo Point Number: 19
GPS Coordinates: 37.99082, -122.56322
North
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South
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Photo Point Number: 21
GPS Coordinates: 37.99309, -122.56413
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Photo Point Number: 30
GPS Coordinates: 37.99378, -122.56309
North
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South
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Photo Point Number: 1
GPS Coordinates: 37.99044, -122.55908
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East
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West
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Photo Point Number: 10
GPS Coordinates: 37.99106, -122.55834
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East
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West
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QUADRAT TRANSECT MONITORING
Quadrat Number: 13
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Lupin Lupinus albifrons 15
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 25
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Blue dicks Dipterostemon capitatum 1
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilis 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium rare
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Grass Cover: 55
Forb Cover: 45
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
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BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 14
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 15
Bush lupine Lupinus albifrons 1
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 25
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Coast live oak Quercus agrifolia 1
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilis 15
California buttercup Ranunculus californicus 5
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus 1
Redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium 1
Common cleavers Gallium aparine rare
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
clarkia Clarkia sp. rare
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 5
Grass Cover: 55
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Forb Cover: 45
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 88%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 15
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
50 Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 25
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
Cutleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 15
Poison oak Toxicodendron
diversilobum
5 Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 1
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Grass Cover: 30
Forb Cover: 70
SURFACE COVER
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Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 95%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 16
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Common vetch Vicia sativa 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 25
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 1
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 15
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 5
Common hedge
parsley
Torilis arvensis 5
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Valey oak (canopy) Quercus lobata 1
Grass Cover: 55
Forb Cover: 45
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 90%
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Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 17
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Ripgut brome Bromus diandrus 1
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Common vetch Vicia villosa 5
Coast live oak
(canopy)
Quercus agrifolia 50
common hedge
parsley
Torilis arvensis 1
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 1
Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
redstem storks-bill Geranium cicutarium 1
Hawkbit Leontodon sp. 1
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Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 1
storks bill Erodium botrys 1
narrowleaf cottonrose Logfia gallica rare
Grass Cover: 65
Forb Cover: 36
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 85%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 5%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 18
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Coast madia Madia sativa 5
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 5
Bay laurel (canopy) Umbellularia californica 25
toothed bur-clover Metacogo polymorpha rare
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 5
Tocolote Centaurea melitensis 5
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
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Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 75%
Litter 25%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 19
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 15
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
15 False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Coast live oak
(seedling)
Quercus agrifolia rare
Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
Common vetch Vicia sativa 1
Madia sp. 5
California bur clover Medicago polymorpha rare
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
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Cleavers Gallium aparine 5
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
hedgenettle Stachys sp. rare
Eggleaf spurge Euphorbia oblongata 1
Spreading Hedge
Parsley
Torilis arvensis 5
sanicle Sanicula sp. 1
Grass Cover: 80
Forb Cover: 20
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 50%
Litter 50%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 20
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 75
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Common vetch Vicia sativa 5
Italian wild rye Lolium multiflorum 5
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Eggleaf spurge Euphorbia oblongata 1
Cleavers Galium aparine rare
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
1 Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
Ookow Dipterostemon capitatum 1
Madia Sp. 1
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 95%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 21
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 1
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 1
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California poppy Eschscholzia californica 1
Soft brome Bromus hordeaceus 1
Grass Cover: 55
Forb Cover: 45
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 22
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 25
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
California poppy Eschscholzia californica 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wavy-leaved soaproot Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Spiny sowthistle Sonchus asper 1
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
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Water %
BA Stems 95%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 23
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 25
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wavy-leaved soaproot Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
1 Spiny sowthistle Sonchus asper 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Grass Cover: 65
Forb Cover: 35
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 85%
Litter 15%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
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Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 24
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 1
Soft brome Bromus hordeaceus rare
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 78%
Litter %
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 20%
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity 2%
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 25
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
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Wild oat Avena fatua 25
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Prickly lettuce Lactuca serriola 1
Redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium 1
Pearly everlasting (?) Anaphalis margaritacea 1
Spiny sowthistle Sonchus asper 1
California poppy Eschscholzia californica 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Grass Cover: 60
Forb Cover: 40
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 95%
Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 26
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Wavy-leaved soaproot Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
50 Coast live oak
(overhang)
Quercus agrifolia 100
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Poison oak (overhang) Toxicodendron
diversilobum
50 False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 15
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Grass Cover: 10
Forb Cover: 90
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 30%
Litter 67%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity 3%
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 27
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 1
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
Grass Cover: 70
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Forb Cover: 30
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 74%
Litter 25%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity 1%
Hoof Punch %
Total 0%
Quadrat Number: 28
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima 1
Ripgut brome Bromus diandrus 1
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 5
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 5
Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Soft brome Bromus hordeaceus 1
Wild oat Avena fatua 1
Grass Cover: 90
Forb Cover: 10
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SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 50%
Litter 40%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) 10%
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 29
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Crimson clover Trifolium incarnatum 5
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilIs 1
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis rare
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 15
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 5
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 5
Bur clover Medicago polymorpha rare
False purple broom Brachypodium distachyon 50
Narrowleaf plantain Plantago lanceolata rare
Dog tail grass Cynosurus echinatus 1
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
5 Coast live oak
(overhang)
Quercus agrifolia 25
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Cuttleaf geranium Geranium dissectum 1
Clustered clover Trifolium glomeratum rare
Wild oat Avena fatua 1
Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 63%
Litter 35%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity 2%
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 30
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
15 Coyote brush Baccharis pilularis 5
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Scarlet pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis 5
Coast live oak
(seedling)
Quercus agrifolium rare
Soft brome Bromus hordeaceus 5
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Rat’s tail fescue Festuca myuros 5
Grass Cover: 65
Forb Cover: 35
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 80%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 1
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 25
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Grassy tarweed Madia gracilis 1
Narrowleaf cottonrose Logfia gallica 1
Mediterranean
linseed
Bellardia trixago 1
Madia sp. 5
Grass Cover: 60
Forb Cover: 40
SURFACE COVER
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Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 78%
Litter 20%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 2%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 10
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 75
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 5
redstem filaree Erodium cicutarium 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 25
Bush lupine Lupinus albifrons 1
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra rare
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 1
Wooly clover Trifolium tomentosum rare
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 1
Grass Cover: 50
Forb Cover: 50
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 93%
Litter 5%
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Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 1%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 1%
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 9
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
California poppy Eschscholzia californica 1
Bush lupine Lupinus albifrons 1
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 15
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 1
Mediterranean storks
bill
Erodium botrys 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Logfia sp. rare
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus 1
Soap root Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
rare
Rattlesnake grass Briza maxima rare
Purple needle grass Stipa pulchra 1
Grass Cover: 70
Forb Cover: 30
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 94%
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Litter 5%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 1%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 8
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 50
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 50
Wild oat Avena fatua 5
Mediterranean storks
bill
Erodium botrys 5
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 15
Italian wild rye Festuca perennis 1
Unknown aster Asteraceae 1
Wavy leaved soaproot Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
1 Grass Cover: 40
Forb Cover: 60
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 85%
Litter 7%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
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Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 2%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 2%
Rodent activity 4%
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 7
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
cottonrose Logfia sp. 1
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 5
Mediterranean stork
bill
Erodium malacoides 15
Wavy-leaved soaproot Chlorogalum
pomeridianum
15 bindweed Calystegia sp. 5
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
California poppy Eschscholzia californica 5
Rough cats ear Hypochaeris radicata 1
Grass Cover: 50
Forb Cover: 50
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 81%
Litter 2%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) 7%
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) 3%
Fines (Incl sand, mud) 7%
Rodent activity %
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Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
Quadrat Number: 6
Common Name Scientific Name Percent Cover Phenology
Hairy vetch Vicia villosa 75
Chile trefoil Acmispon wrangelianus 5
Rose clover Trifolium hirtum 5
Mediterranean stork
bill
Erodium malacoides 5
False purple brome Brachypodium distachyon 25
Wild oat Avena fatua 15
Italian thistle Carduus pycnocephalus 1
Unknown grass Poaceae 5 Senesced
Grass Cover: 30
Forb Cover: 70
SURFACE COVER
Cover Type Percent Cover
Water %
BA Stems 90%
Litter 10%
Bedrock (Incl. outcrops) %
Boulder (>60cm diam) %
Stone (25-60cm) %
Cobble (7.5-25cm) %
Gravel (2mm-7.5cm) %
Fines (Incl sand, mud) %
Rodent activity %
Hoof Punch %
Total 100%
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Sorich Ranch Park — Goat Grazing Workplan
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SORICH RANCH PARK
Goat Grazing Workplan
Fire Fuel Reduction & Invasive Species Management
Prepared for Town of San Anselmo Public Works Department Site Sorich Ranch Park, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Site Size Approximately 60 acres
Prepared in
coordination with
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) PDIFs
Document Status DRAFT — For Review and Comment
Date March 10, 2026
Note: This document is a draft workplan prepared as a guiding framework for the implementation of prescribed goat grazing at Sorich Ranch Park. It draws on the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Evaluation of Potential Impacts of Livestock Grazing on Special-Status Plants and Sensitive Natural Communities (Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc., 2022, updated 2025) and Town of San Anselmo Sorich Park Monitoring Program Monitoring Report 2025 – Year 1 (Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc., 2026).
1. PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
1.1 Purpose of This Workplan
This workplan guides the implementation of a prescribed goat grazing program at Sorich Ranch Park (the Park) in San Anselmo, California. The primary goals are to: (1) reduce accumulation of fine fuels and flammable biomass to lower wildfire risk along the wildland urban interface (“WUI”); (2) control and reduce populations of invasive plant species, particularly French broom (Genista monspessulana), Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), and invasive annual grasses; and (3) support the long-term health and diversity of the Park's native grassland and oak savanna communities.
Prescribed goat grazing has been identified in the Marin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Fire Safe Marin 2020) as a preferred tool for fuel reduction, and this workplan incorporates the Project Design and Implementation Features (PDIFs) developed by the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) to protect sensitive plant species and natural communities during grazing activities. The workplan also adheres to the notice of exemption prepared for the Town’s annual grazing program in Sorich Ranch Park in May 2023.
1.2 Site Description
Sorich Ranch Park is a 60-acre public open space located at the end of San Francisco Boulevard in San Anselmo, Marin County, California. The Park is managed by the Town of San Anselmo and 247
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serves as a gateway to more than 9,000 acres of connected regional open space. The site is bordered by residential neighborhoods to the south and west, and connects to the Marin County Open Space District network to the north and east.
The Park features a mosaic of habitat types, including:
• Native coastal oak woodland, dominated by coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) and valley oak (Quercus lobata)
• Grassland and oak savanna, with a mix of native and non-native annual and perennial grasses
• Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) groves and bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) stands in shaded, mesic areas
• Riparian corridor along Sorich Creek, a seasonal stream draining toward San Anselmo Creek
• Eucalyptus woodland in the upper reaches of the Park
Invasive species posing the greatest threat to the Park's ecological health and fuel load include French broom, Scotch broom, coyote brush encroachment into grasslands, and invasive annual grasses such as ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) and wild oat (Avena barbata). The Town has carried out annual goat grazing in the Park for several years, which has proven to be a costeffective approach to accelerate fuel reduction and invasive species control at a landscape scale. In addition, volunteer efforts by the Friends of Sorich Park have sought to address invasive species through hand-pulling and mowing work parties.
2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Sorich Ranch Park goat grazing program has the following measurable objectives:
Objective Target Outcome
Fuel Reduction Reduce fine fuel load (standing biomass) by ≥50% within treatment zones; decrease flame length and fire spread
potential
Broom Control Reduce cover and vigor of French broom and Scotch broom within treatment areas; prevent seed set in treated zones Invasive Grass Control Reduce cover of ripgut brome and wild oat; create competitive advantage for native grasses and forbs
Coyote Brush Management Reduce shrub encroachment into target grassland zones to prevent habitat type conversion
Native Plant Support Maintain or increase native grass and forb cover; avoid direct damage to native or special-status plant populations
Soil & Water Protection Implement grazing to avoid accelerated erosion, soil compaction, and/or increased turbidity in Sorich Creek
3. LIVESTOCK SELECTION
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Goats are the recommended livestock species for this program. They are the most appropriate choice for Sorich Ranch Park given the site's target vegetation, terrain, and ecological sensitivities.
Key reasons for selecting goats include:
• Goats are highly effective browsers of woody invasive plants, including French broom and Scotch broom, which are unpalatable to most other livestock species. • Goats consume a wide range of invasive annual grasses and forbs, including ripgut brome, wild oat, artichoke thistle, black mustard (Brassica nigra), and wild radish (Raphanus spp.). • Goats can easily access steep slopes that humans/machinery cannot. • Goats preferentially consume seedlings and immature seed heads, reducing viable seed output from invasive plants.
Herd size and stocking rate will be determined by the contractor in consultation with the Town of San Anselmo and the supervising biologist, based on treatment area acreage, available forage, and target intensity. Goats may browse the bark of oak trees if understory forage is depleted; therefore, exclusion fencing will be maintained around established oak trees. This and other measures are discussed in Section 6 (Sensitive Area Exclusions). A moderate intensity approach is recommended for most treatment areas to balance effective fuel reduction with protection of native plant resources.
4. TREATMENT ZONES
Treatment zones are defined based on habitat type, fuel load, invasive species distribution, and presence of sensitive resources. Zones are divided into primary treatment areas and exclusion zones. Final zone boundaries must be confirmed through pre-treatment site surveys conducted by a qualified biologist.
4.1 Exclusion Zones (No Grazing)
The following areas will be excluded from all grazing activities. Exclusion fencing will be installed prior to introducing the herd (MWPA PDIF: SH-2):
• Sorich Creek riparian corridor and a minimum 50-foot buffer on each side • All known native plant restoration plots and irrigation-maintained native plantings • Redwood grove and adjacent mesic areas
• Though no special-status species have ever been identified in the Park, if any are discovered during pre-treatment surveys their locations will be fenced prior to introducing the herd (ES-1)
• Areas with slopes greater than 50% (NOE)
• Areas immediately around established oak trees
5. SEASONAL TIMING & SCHEDULE
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Timing is a critical factor in achieving effective fuel and invasive species control while protecting sensitive resources. Staff will work with Sequoia and the goat grazing contractor to determine the optimal timing for annual grazing.
6. GRAZING INTENSITY & MANAGEMENT
6.1 Herd Containment & Movement
• Temporary electric fencing will be used to contain the herd within designated treatment zones and exclude them from sensitive areas.
• Fencing must meet the following wildlife-friendly standards: no barbed wire; top wire height no greater than 42 inches on flat ground to allow deer passage. • The contractor must provide portable water supply for the herd, placed outside of environmentally sensitive areas (HYD-1). Water must not be placed within 50 feet of Sorich Creek or any wetland feature.
• Grazing will not be conducted during active storm events or when soils are muddy and hooves may sink into the ground.
6.2 Dead Biomass
Goats and all livestock do not consume dead vegetation. Areas with heavy accumulation of dead biomass will require supplemental manual removal of dead fuels before or after the grazing treatment to ensure complete fuel reduction (Fire Safe Marin 2021).
7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS (PDIFs)
Grazing activities at Sorich Ranch Park will incorporate the following Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Project Design and Implementation Features (PDIFs).
PDIF Code Requirement Summary
ES-1 Pre-treatment botanical surveys must be conducted by a qualified biologist during the blooming period (or as close as feasible) across all proposed treatment zones. Any specialstatus plant populations identified must be flagged and buffered. Temporary exclusion fencing must be installed around flagged individuals before the herd is introduced.
IP-1 All equipment, vehicles, and the goat contractor's clothing and footwear must be cleaned of soil, seeds, and vegetative matter before entering the Park and when leaving any area with invasive plant infestations.
IP-2 Segregate and treat soils and vegetation contaminated with invasive plant seeds. Minimize soil disturbance to reduce establishment of new invasive plants.
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IP-3 Schedule treatment activities to maximize effectiveness and minimize seed spread. Broom and annual grass treatments should occur before seed set wherever possible.
IP-4 Retain all beneficial, low-fire-risk, healthy native plant species.
Contractor must direct goats away from native plantings and known native grass patches.
HYD-1 Limit grazing within 50 feet of Sorich Creek to short durations only (or exclude entirely if practicable). Provide portable water supply outside of sensitive areas. Herd out of area immediately if accelerated soil erosion is observed.
SH-2 Exclude goats from riparian areas and Sorich Creek and a 50- foot buffer. Exclude from any identified serpentine or chaparral communities. Limited access may be permitted only if the biologist determines it would benefit the plant community without causing harm.
8. MONITORING & ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT
Monitoring is essential to document treatment effectiveness, ensure compliance with environmental protection measures, and inform adaptive management decisions for future grazing cycles. The following monitoring protocols are required:
8.1 Pre-Treatment
• Complete botanical survey of all treatment areas, Document and map all special-status plant populations, native plant communities, and sensitive habitat features. • Establish photo monitoring stations at representative locations in treatment areas.
Photograph before each grazing treatment.
• Document baseline cover estimates for target invasive species (broom, ripgut brome, wild oat) and native species using line-intercept transects or photo plots. • Confirm exclusion fencing installation and verify all sensitive areas are properly demarcated before herd introduction.
8.2 During Treatment
• Daily check of all exclusion fencing integrity by contractor or Town Staff. • Immediate documentation and reporting of any observed special-status species, wildlife disturbance, erosion, or fencing failures.
• Contractor or Town Staff must maintain a daily log of herd location, grazing activity, and any observations relevant to environmental compliance.
8.3 Post-Treatment
• Photo monitoring at established stations immediately following each treatment and at 12 months post-treatment.
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• Annual inspection of erosion control measures and soil stabilization; remediate any erosion features identified.
• Prepare an annual monitoring report summarizing treatment activities, grazing intensity, outcomes, and recommendations for the following season.
8.4 Adaptive Management Triggers
The following conditions will require immediate suspension of grazing in the area immediately affected by the observation and consultation with a biologist:
• Any previously unidentified special-status plant or wildlife species encountered within or near a treatment area
• Ground cover in any treatment area dropping below 50% • Evidence of accelerated soil erosion or livestock trail formation • Livestock observed entering exclusion zones
• Damage observed to established native oak trees
9. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Party Role Key Responsibilities
Town of San Anselmo Project Lead / Land Manager Authorize the program; coordinate permits; execute contractor
agreement; review monitoring
reports; coordinate with MWPA
Goat Contractor Grazing Operator Provide qualified herd and herder; manage livestock per workplan;
maintain daily logs; comply with all
PDIFs; keep equipment clean
Qualified Biologist Environmental Oversight Conduct pre-treatment surveys; oversee exclusion zone delineation;
review monitoring data; advise on
adaptive management
Marin Wildfire
Prevention Authority
Technical Guidance Provide PDIF framework; offer
technical consultation
10. KEY REFERENCES
This workplan was developed based on the following primary source documents:
• Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. 2022 (updated 2025). Evaluation of Potential Impacts of Livestock Grazing on Special-Status Plants and Sensitive Natural Communities. Prepared for Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, Marin County, California. • Fire Safe Marin. 2020. Community Wildfire Protection Plan. December 2020. 252
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• LD Ford Rangeland Conservation Science. 2018. Grazing Feasibility Study for the Mt.
Tamalpais Watershed. Marin Municipal Water District, California. • Lovreglio, R. et al. 2014. Goat Grazing as a Wildfire Prevention Tool: A Basic Review. iForest – Biogeosciences and Forestry.
• Bartolome, J.W. et al. 2014. Grazing for Biodiversity in California Mediterranean Grasslands.
Rangelands 36(5):36–43.
• Holst, P.J. et al. 2004. Grazing of pasture weeds by goats and sheep. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture.
• Harrington, K.C. et al. 2011. Recovery and Viability of Seeds Ingested by Goats. New Zealand Plant Protection.
• Town of San Anselmo. Sorich Ranch Park. www.sananselmo.gov. 253
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SORICH PARK
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INITIAL BOTANICAL SURVEY
In 2024, Sequoia biologists conducted three
rounds of protocol-level floristic botanical
surveys throughout Sorich Park to:
• Document existing native and non-native
species present
• Survey for the 59 special status plants with
the potential to occur in Sorich Park
• Compare plant communities in two grazed
and ungrazed treatment areas
• Advise the monitoring program study design
Purple owl’s-clover (Castilleja exigua
ssp. exigua). Source: iNaturalist.
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Results:
• No special-status plants detected during the
botanical survey
• Documented 20 non-native species ranked
“moderate” or “high” by California Invasive
Plant Council
• Identified sensitive resources for avoidance
• Developed monitoring plan, including
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Quantify grazing impact on vegetation for
each treatment area
Design future projects to maximize
biodiversity
Understand certain ecological changes over
time, specifically those that result from
grazing
MONITORING PROGRAM GOALS
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GRAZING MONITORING: METHODS
• Conduct monitoring of all four
transects before and after goat
grazing treatment
• Collect data in grazed and ungrazed
treatment areas, each containing two
100-foot-long permanent transects
• Assessed transects using ten 1-
square-meter quadrats per transect
to record estimates of plant species
diversity and cover class
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• Photo monitoring points to be
photographed each year of
monitoring
▪ Photo points are at origin and terminus of
each transect, as well as photo point
locations identified during the initial
survey
• Identify sensitive resources such as
riparian habitat, serpentine habitat,
and trees to be excluded from grazing
Photo Point 1, April 25, 2025.
Photo Point 1, July 29, 2025.
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2024 RESULTS
• Grazed: 28 native species (41%), 41
non-native species (59%)
• Ungrazed: 46 native species (49%), 48
non-native species (51%)
• Small trees were browsed, few large
trees showed minor damage. This
damage was not found to impact tree
health or increase susceptibility to
disease as assessed by certified
arborist Andrew Ford.
41%
59%
Grazed Treatment
Native species Non-native species
49%
51%
Ungrazed Treatment
Native species Non-native species
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2025 RESULTS
• Increase in native species in grazed
areas
▪ Native: 41% (2024) → 43% (2025)
▪ Non-native: 59% (2024) → 57% (2025)
• Both grazed and ungrazed transects
showed a small increase in native
cover
• Transects within grazed area showed
30% increase in grass cover and
corresponding decrease in forb
reduction
41% 43%
59% 57%
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MONITORING CONSTRAINTS
• Differences in survey timing between transects in 2024 • Difficult to identify species due to lack of identifiable characteristics in grazed areas after goat grazing, which could affect comparison of diversity and cover assessments between treatment types
• Grasslands have high interannual variation. Other factors that affect population variation include climate, geologic influence, natural erosion, herbivory (deer, rodents)
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NEXT STEPS
• Gather 2026 data for longer
term data set
• Continue adaptive
management of goat grazing
program
• Potential study focus: yellow
star thistle and French broom
Photo Point 4, April 25, 2025.
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1 Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Goat Grazing Issues and Impacts in San Anselmo’s Open Spaces
Prepared by: René Voss, Member, San Anselmo Open Space Committee Summary of Findings and Recommendation
Findings:
• Despite a prohibition on goat grazing on slopes over 50% in the Town’s CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE), goat grazing was conducted on slopes over that threshold in both Sorich Ranch and Hawthorne Canyon, in violation of the prohibition.
• Similarly, despite the NOE’s prohibition to exclude goats from riparian zones, the contracted goat herd was allowed to traverse several riparian areas in Sorich Ranch Open Space.
• Goat grazing has killed dozens of small oaks and other trees in Sorich Ranch, and efforts to exclude goats from stripping the bark of larger trees with wire exclosures have only been marginally effective. • Goat grazing has resulted in a substantial reduction in native plant diversity in Sorich Ranch Open Space, according to the Town’s own Botanical Study.
• Despite a May 23, 2023, Town Council Resolution regarding ongoing goat grazing, which “direct[ed] staff to work with Open Space on the Open Space Management Plan which integrates a botanical study,” neither Public Works nor any other staff have initiated discussion to work with the Committee on such a plan.
Recommendation: Consider a Resolution to the Town Council:
“The Open Space Committee requests adequate time for one of our members to present the findings and recommendation in this Goat Grazing report to advise the Town Council at its upcoming meeting.
The Committee asks that the Town Council direct staff to comply with the prohibitions that exclude goats from entering areas where slopes exceed 50% and from entering riparian areas according to the CEQA Notice of Exemption, and direct staff to ensure that goats should be excluded from any areas where goats could impact trees.” 265
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2 Optional (could be taken up at a future meeting):
“The Committee also asks that the Town Council direct staff (both Public Works and Community Development) to initiate work on the Open Space Management Plan with the Committee, as directed by its May 23, 2023, resolution.
Further, the Committee asks that the Town Council direct staff to ensure that the Open Space Management Plan include provisions to replace and replant trees that were killed by goats and restore the diversity of native grassland species in the areas grazed by goats, consistent with the General Plan.”
FINDINGS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS ACT RESPONSES AND
OTHER SOURCES.
1. CEQA Notice of Exemption Prohibitions on Goat Grazing a. Grazing on Steep Slopes
“It is my understanding that we cannot move forward with ANY grazing at Hawthorne Canyon, since nearly the entirety of the canyon has a slope greater than 50%. Please see the attached Notice of Exemption, and map that displays
approximate slopes throughout the canyon. The NOE states that we will not graze any slopes over 50%, so if we were to graze any of the canyon we would be in violation.”
June 12, 2025, E-Mail from Will Messenger (Public Works staff) to Bianca Artadi (Star Creek Goat Grazing Contractor) (underline added).
This realization is notable because in 2024, after the CEQA NOE was issued on May 31, 2023, Public Works allowed goat grazing in Hawthorne Canyon.
See August 8, 2024 Star Creek Invoice. In other words, the approval of grazing in 2024 violated the NOE. It wasn’t until 2025, after Public Works staff analyzed the slopes, that it found the vast majority of the slopes in in Hawthorne Canyon exceeded that threshold. See Hawthorn Canyon Slope Analysis Map.
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3 the Goat Grazing Map. Similar to grazing in Hawthorne Canyon in 2024, goat grazing in certain areas of Sorich also violated the NOE in 2023, 2024, and as recent as 2025. See 2023-, 2024-, and 2025-Star Creek Invoices. b. Goat Herd Exclusions from Riparian Zones
More specifically, the NOE states:
“Grazing would not occur in areas where slopes exceed 50 percent.
Herds would be excluded from roadways, seasonal streams when actively flowing, and riparian zones.”
2023-05-31 CEQA NOE, p. 3 (underline added).
It should also be noted that the goat herd was not excluded from riparian zones in Sorich Ranch, as they were moved through several riparian zones from east to west in 2025. See Riparian Zone Map & Grazing Area. In 2023 and 2024, the goats were also allowed to traverse these three riparian areas, and it is likely that the goats were actually allowed to graze within these riparian zones. In other words, for the last three years, this allowance also violated the riparian zone exclusion prohibition in the NOE.
NOTE: This is not the fault of the Grazing Contractor, since the direction should have come from Public Works staff in implementing the exclusion in the NOE. Although moving the goats through the riparian zones in Sorich may be convenient, the goat herd could have been and can be moved to other areas in Sorich for grazing using the Ridgewood Fire Road and the Sorich-Tomahawk Fire Road, thus moving them around the riparian zones.
2. Ongoing Impacts on Trees from Goat Grazing in Sorich Ranch Despite efforts by the town’s contractor to place wire around the larger trees in Sorich Ranch, these efforts have been only marginally effective.
According to the September 2024 Sorich Botanical Study, p. 14, discussed further below, “Native trees within the project site under 6 feet in height were stripped bare of vegetation and often trampled. Trees over 6 feet were found to have some limited damage to their base trunks due to horn scraping, a common behavior of goats.”
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4 The report recommended that “Areas where trees may be negatively impacted should be excluded with durable fencing that will exclude goats and protect tree health.” Study p. 14.
This problem persists despite the protected wire. As highlighted in the video at the following link, presented in June of 2025 to the Town Council, the goats were still able to reach trees despite the wire, and many smaller trees continue to be stripped bare and killed (see photo link):
Video of goats eating trees in June 2025:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eSd4bJ3wtJ3kGxak6
Photographs of smaller dead trees killed, mostly oaks, in June 2025:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bco3zZWsztDg4Yhb7
It follows that the only way to adequately protect these trees is to exclude goats from any areas that have live trees, including the small trees that can’t be adequately protected.
3. The Botanical Study Shows a Loss in Native Plant Diversity from Grazing
As previously reported to the Open Space Committee, the Botanical Study found that goat grazing has had a measurable and substantial impact on the diversity of native grasses and forbs in Sorich Ranch.
Data for the study was gathered 2024. The report by Sequoia Ecological Consulting was published in September of 2024. But the Open Space Committee was not made aware of the study by Public Works until lateFebruary, 2025, almost 6 months after its publication.
The study confirmed the Committee’s original concerns. It found that grazed areas had substantially fewer native plant species than ungrazed areas. Specifically, the study included the following statement:
During the monitoring visit, 54 native species and 52 nonnative species were found between the ungrazed and grazed plots. The grazed plot contained 16 unique species (8 native and 268
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5 8 non-native). The ungrazed plot contained 40 unique species (27 native and 13 non-native). 52 species were found to occur in both the grazed and ungrazed plots.
Sorich Botanical Study, p. 12 (emphasis added).
The detailed results are presented in the Study’s Attachment C, in Table C1, on pp. C-2 through C-5 (PDF pp. 46-49). The furthest two columns on the right indicate whether the species are “Present in Grazed” and “Present in Ungrazed” plots, or both.
According to Table C1, there were 17 native species that were only “Present in Ungrazed” plots, but not “Present in Grazed” plots:
• Napa cryptantha
• Blue wild rye
• Canada horseweed
• Naked buckwheat
• Common monkeyflower
• Common cleavers
• Miniature lupine
• California melic
• Torrey’s melic
• Coyote mint
• Sweet cicely
• Common lippia
• California blackberry
• Purple sanicle
• Pacific black snakeroot
• Bugle hedgenettle
• One-sided jewelflower
On the other hand, there were only 5 native species that were not “Present in Ungrazed” plots, but were “Present in Grazed” plots:
• Coast dudleya
• Pineappleweed
• Goldback fern
• Tomcat clover
• Ithuriel’s spear
In sum, the grazed plots had 17 fewer native species than ungrazed plots, amounting to a measurable loss in native plant diversity.
Although the survey did not detect any special-status species, the study warned that because goats eat everything, there a risk that grazing could remove special-status plants. Study, p. 13 (“Goats grazing on the landscape show no preference for the nativity of vegetation, adding in a potential risk of grazing and removal of special-status plants.”)
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6 4. Town Staff Have Not Initiated Work with the Open Space Committee on an Open Space Management Plan.
It has been almost 3 years since the Town Council passed its unanimous resolution “to direct staff to work with Open Space on the Open Space Management Plan which integrates a botanical study.” See Town Council Minutes, p. 6 (May 23, 2023).
While the botanical study was finally published in September of 2024, its findings were not provided to the Open Space Committee until almost 6 months later in late-February, 2025, or about 1 year ago. And while the study includes adverse finding regarding trees, a reduction of plant diversity from grazing, and urges caution that grazing could impact rare species, Town staff have not initiated any communications with the Open Space Committee about working on the directed management plan.
In the meantime, the Town has gone through its entire General Plan revision process, which will include new Open Space and Conservation Elements. As its first Guiding Principle, the draft Plan states:
1. Environmental Stewardship: Protect and enhance our open spaces, wildlife, and biological diversity through thoughtful land use and environmental policies, and support public access to open space and scenic vistas in ways that minimize environmental impact and preserve natural resources.
Draft General Plan, p. 12 (emphasis added) (available at https://sananselmogp2045.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DraftGeneral-Plan-2045-1-23-26.pdf); see also p. 149 (“Incorporate landscaping improvements that support biological diversity and climate resilience through the increased use of California native plants, prioritizing locally native plant species where they best meet site needs and functions.”) In order to achieve these goals, a new Open Space Management Plan should consider replanting the trees that were lost to goat grazing and restore the native grassland diversity, which is inherently less flammable than nonnative grasslands dominated by non-native species. 270
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1 STAFF REPORT
TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Item #: 2.2
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2026
AGENDA TITLE: Introduction of the Draft General Plan 2045 and Request for Town Council Review and Direction.
Review and discussion of the Draft General Plan is
not a "project" under CEQA.
FROM: Community Development Department
RECOMMENDATION: Review the Draft General Plan 2045 and provide feedback, including on the General Plan Implementation Matrices (Attachment 1). In addition, provide direction on whether to proceed with a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) audit to evaluate how the Plan’s policies, programs, and implementation actions address equity considerations prior to adoption.
BACKGROUND
General Plan Update Process
The Town of San Anselmo initiated the General Plan Update (GPU) in November 2023 to establish a comprehensive policy framework to guide growth, conservation, and community investment over the next 20 years. The update includes preparation of a comprehensively revised General Plan and a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), with adoption anticipated in fall 2026.
General Plan Requirements
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65302, general plans must address seven mandatory elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Safety, and Noise. In addition to these required elements, the Town Council directed staff to include several optional elements reflecting local priorities, including Economic Vitality; Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities; Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency; and Community Design (integrated within the Land Use Element).
Community Engagement Summary
The Draft General Plan has been informed by an extensive community engagement effort conducted throughout the update process, consisting of more than 74 public outreach events and activities. Engagement strategies included community-wide surveys, workshops, advisory body meetings, Planning Commission and Town Council 271
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2 study sessions, a dedicated project website, newsletters, pop-up events, and social media outreach (see detailed summary at https://sananselmogp2045.org/outreachdashboard/). Input received through these efforts informed development of the community vision, guiding principles, land use framework, and the goals, policies, and implementation programs contained in the Draft General Plan.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The purpose of this item is to provide the Town Council with an opportunity to review the complete Draft General Plan 2045 and provide policy-level and technical feedback prior to final document design and environmental review. Town Council input will help ensure the Draft Plan is internally consistent, aligned with community priorities, and provides clear and implementable policy direction. The Planning Commission had the opportunity to provide feedback to staff at its February 2, 2026 meeting.1 Document Organization:
The Draft is organized into ten chapters covering all required and optional General Plan elements:
1. Introduction: Planning context, vision, guiding principles, and Plan administration.
2. Land Use and Community Design: Land use map, development patterns, community design, and governance.
3. Open Space and Conservation: Open space, natural resources, watersheds, air quality, and tribal cultural resources.
4. Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency: Climate impacts, emissions reduction, and adaptation strategies.
5. Economic Vitality: Business support, placemaking, and commercial district vitality.
6. Housing: Housing sites and strategies were adopted separately in 2023 (2023-2031- Housing-Element-6th-Cycle) and will be included as an appendix.
7. Circulation: Multi-modal transportation, Complete Streets, and parking.
8. Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities: Parks, recreation programs, public facilities, and library services.
9. Safety: Hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, and resilience to seismic, flood, fire, and climate hazards.
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3 10.Noise: Noise conditions, compatibility standards, and mitigation.
The Draft also includes a glossary, references, and an Implementation Plan detailing responsibilities, timing, and resources for each action.
Key Themes:
The Draft reflects several overarching themes that emerged from community engagement:
1. Context: Preserving San Anselmo's distinctive village atmosphere, historic downtown, and residential neighborhoods while accommodating necessary growth.
2. Environmental Stewardship: Protecting open spaces, creeks, hillsides, natural habitats, and biodiversity while promoting sustainable development practices that support native species and ecosystem health.
3. Climate Action and Resilience: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change impacts, protecting biodiversity and ecosystem functions that enhance climate resilience, and building community resilience to hazards like wildfire, flooding, and extreme weather.
4. Economic Vitality: Supporting local businesses across all commercial districts, enhancing main street vitality and placemaking efforts, and promoting the town's commercial areas as vibrant destinations while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
5. Housing Diversity: Facilitating a range of housing types and affordability levels to meet community needs and state requirements.
6. Safe, Accessible Mobility: Creating Complete Streets that safely accommodate all users, expanding active transportation options, and managing traffic and parking effectively.
7. Community Connection: Providing parks, recreation programs, public facilities, and gathering spaces that foster social interaction and enhance quality of life.
8. Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring Town policies, programs, and spaces serve all community members, with particular attention to historically marginalized groups and vulnerable populations.
Incorporation of Previous Feedback:
The Draft has been updated to incorporate direction reached through consensus of a majority of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Planning Commission during their prior consideration of the draft Goals, Policies, and Actions. 273
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4 GPAC:
Strengthen policies on wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity Enhance focus on equitable access to programs and facilities Refine language on hillside development and ridge protection Planning Commission:
Improve integration between land use and transportation policies Strengthen historic preservation framework
Enhance design guidance for commercial corridors
Clarify development review procedures and standards
Clarify parking management strategies to balance business needs with alternative transportation goals
Town Council:
Refine reserve areas for future housing consideration (areas identified for potential future residential development beyond the current planning period). Strengthen economic development and vitality strategies for all commercial districts Enhance emergency preparedness and evacuation planning Clarify governance and community engagement commitments Improve climate action and sustainability integration throughout elements Expand discussion of emerging technologies and adaptive management Ensure biodiversity considerations are woven throughout the policy framework to protect and enhance native species, wildlife corridors, and ecosystem functions. Ensure neighborhoods are safe and that there are provisions in place to allow for traffic calming measures
Ensure provisions to allow for aging in place
On January 8, 2026, the GPAC held its 11th public meeting to review the Draft General Plan. The Planning Commission subsequently conducted its public review on February 2, 2026. The purpose of these reviews was to evaluate how effectively the goals, policies, and actions across all elements are supported by the accompanying narrative text, and to assess the overall clarity, organization, and usability of the document.
The Draft General Plan was generally well received by members of the CPAC the Planning Commission, and members of the public. Feedback from both bodies reflected thoughtful review and was largely focused on refinement and clarification rather than substantive policy changes. Comments can be summarized into the following overarching themes:
1. Implementation and Organization
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5 between goals, policies, and actions, and strengthening internal hyperlinks to improve usability.
2. Equity and Inclusion Considerations
During GPAC discussion, the topic of evaluating the Draft General Plan through a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) lens was raised. The conversation included consideration of how equity considerations are reflected throughout the Plan’s goals, policies, and implementation measures. No formal recommendation was made, but the discussion highlighted interest in understanding how these principles are addressed within the document.
3. Clarity, Precision, and Technical Edits
Both bodies identified opportunities to improve clarity and internal consistency.
Comments included technical edits, typographical corrections, refinements to tables and figures, clarification of terminology (including certain land use and infrastructure terms), and minor policy language adjustments to improve readability and precision.
4. Context and Supporting Narrative
GPAC members suggested enhancing background and explanatory text in several sections to provide additional context. This included better documenting the Town’s history of open space acquisition, clarifying the role of State housing requirements, and refining narrative descriptions to improve understanding of policy intent.
5. Document Accessibility and User Experience
There was an emphasis on ensuring the General Plan is accessible and user-friendly.
Recommendations included incorporating text for graphics, strengthening internal and external hyperlinks, enhancing navigation tools, and improving overall formatting, such as consistent chapter headers and footers, clear section numbering, and bookmarked digital sections to make the document easier for the public and decision-makers to navigate and use.
6. Ongoing Monitoring and Updates
Both bodies expressed interest in establishing a structured mechanism for periodic review of the General Plan. A suggested addition was an action calling for a formal General Plan review or “check-in” approximately every five years to monitor implementation progress and ensure continued relevance.
Collectively, the feedback from the General Plan Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission has informed refinements to the Draft General Plan presented to the Town Council. In addition, staff and the consultant team have carefully reviewed all comments received and incorporated responsive revisions, where appropriate, into the Draft General Plan for Town Council consideration.
Racial Equity Committee Request Regarding DEIB Review
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6 Following the GPAC and Planning Commission meetings, the Town’s Racial Equity Committee discussed the Draft General Plan and the earlier conversation regarding evaluation of the document through a DEIB lens.
The Committee expressed interest in revisiting this topic and is requesting that the Town consider retaining a qualified DEIB consultant to conduct an audit of the Draft General Plan. The proposed scope of work would include reviewing the draft document through a DEIB lens, evaluating how equity considerations are integrated across elements, goals, policies, and implementation measures, and preparing findings and recommendations for Town Council consideration prior to adoption.
To inform Council consideration, the Town solicited and received three proposals from qualified firms to perform this work. The proposals are attached to this staff report. Cost estimates range from approximately $10,000 to $25,000, depending on the scope of services and level of engagement. Based on the proposals received, the audit could be completed within approximately one month.
An independent DEIB audit could provide an additional layer of review to evaluate how effectively equity considerations are integrated throughout the Draft General Plan and may identify opportunities to strengthen clarity, implementation measures, and accountability prior to adoption. Pursuing this effort would require additional funding, extend the project timeline to accommodate consultant review and incorporation of recommendations, and may result in policy refinements that warrant further deliberation. The Town Council may weigh these considerations in determining whether to proceed with a DEIB audit based on one of the attached proposals.
Questions for Town Council Consideration
Staff requests Town Council feedback and direction on the following:
Overall Completeness and Clarity: Does the Draft General Plan 2045 comprehensively address the community’s vision and identified priorities, and does the current draft clearly convey the organization and substance of the Plan? The version scheduled for public release in June 2026 will include final formatting and enhanced accessibility features to ensure the document is readable and usable for individuals of all abilities. At this stage, the focus is on content, structure, and policy direction.
Policy Framework and Direction: Do the goals, policies, and implementation actions clearly advance the Plan’s guiding principles and provide sufficient direction to guide future decision-making?
Implementation and Feasibility: Are the proposed actions realistic, appropriately assigned, and sequenced with reasonable consideration of timing, staffing, and fiscal impacts?
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7 Integration and Internal Consistency: Do the elements function cohesively as a unified policy framework, with sustainability, resilience, biodiversity, and equity considerations thoughtfully integrated throughout?
DEIB Audit Consideration: Should the Town pursue retention of a consultant to conduct a DEIB audit of the Draft General Plan prior to adoption? Technical and Editorial Review: Are the maps, tables, figures, definitions, and supporting materials accurate, clear, and ready for advancement to environmental review and public release?
Next Steps
Following Town Council review and direction, staff and the consultant team will:
1. Incorporate feedback from the Town Council and Planning Commission into the Draft General Plan, as appropriate.
2. Continue coordination with the Town Council and advisory bodies to ensure alignment and policy clarity.
3. Complete preparation of the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
4. Release the Public Review Draft General Plan and Draft EIR for formal public comment (anticipated June 3, 2026).
5. Conduct duly noticed public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Town Council.
6. Prepare responses to comments and finalize the General Plan and Final EIR.
7. Present the Final General Plan to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to the Town Council for adoption and present the Final EIR to the Town Council for certification (anticipated Fall 2026).
FISCAL IMPACT
On April 23, 2024, the Town Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement with O’Rourke and Associates to prepare the General Plan Update (GPU) and related environmental review pursuant to CEQA, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,022,805. The scope of work includes preparation of the draft land use map, required technical analyses, and all associated environmental documentation.
The Town’s FY 2024–2025 and FY 2025–2026 Adopted Budgets allocate a combined total of $775,000 from the General Fund to support the GPU. An additional $241,000 from the General Plan Maintenance Fee Fund has been reserved for this effort. In addition, approximately $30,000 will be allocated to ensure the final document meets 277
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8 accessibility standards and is readable and usable by individuals of all abilities, including compliance with applicable digital accessibility requirements. Any remaining costs are anticipated to be budgeted in FY 2026–2027.
If the Town Council directs staff to pursue a DEIB audit of the Draft General Plan, this work would be outside the current scope of the O’Rourke and Associates agreement and would likely require a contract amendment. Based on proposals from qualified firms, the cost of such an audit is estimated to range from $10,000 to $25,000, depending on the scope of services. Funding would need to be identified through a future budget adjustment and corresponding contract amendment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed action supports and is consistent with the General Plan’s commitment to maintaining a current and internally consistent policy framework to guide decisionmaking. State law requires that general plans be periodically updated to reflect changes in community priorities, regulatory requirements, and local conditions. Updating the General Plan ensures that the Town’s goals, policies, and implementation measures remain relevant, legally compliant, and responsive to evolving community needs. The Draft General Plan 2045 continues this practice by comprehensively reviewing and, where appropriate, refining existing policies while incorporating new guidance to address long-term planning priorities.
CEQA AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Review and discussion of the Draft General Plan Update is not a "project" under CEQA because it does not involve an activity with the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Public Resources Code § 21065). The Draft Program EIR, currently in preparation, will evaluate potential environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan prior to adoption.
The current Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the Town of San Anselmo does not specifically address the GPU. The draft GPAs provides an opportunity to align future policies with the Town’s climate goals.
ATTACHMENT
1. Draft General Plan
2. DEIB Audit Proposals (in order of proposals received) a. Ricardo G. Huerta Niño
b. The Justice Collective
c. Dr. Tony Hudson, Ed.D
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................5
1.1 Setting and Planning Area .....................................................................................5
1.2 Town Limits and Planning Area ..............................................................................7
1.3 What is a General Plan? ...................................................................................... 10
1.4 The General Plan Legacy ..................................................................................... 10
1.5 General Plan Update Process .............................................................................. 11
1.6 Vision Statement................................................................................................ 12
1.7 General Plan Guiding Principles .......................................................................... 12
1.8 General Plan Organization .................................................................................. 14
1.9 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging............................................................ 16
1.10 Administering the Plan......................................................................................18
2. Land Use and Community Design ............................................................................. 20
2.1 Purpose of the Element ...................................................................................... 20
2.2 Development Trends .......................................................................................... 21
2.3 Land Use Categories and Land Use Map .............................................................. 22
2.4 Community Design............................................................................................. 31
2.5 Development Projections ................................................................................... 35
2.6 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................... 36 1 279
2.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions................................................................................37
3. Open Space and Conservation ................................................................................. 51
3.1 Purpose of the Element......................................................................................51
3.2 Open Space.......................................................................................................52
3.3 Natural Communities and Ecological Resources .................................................. 55
3.4 Watersheds and Waterways................................................................................60
3.5 Water Quality ..................................................................................................... 62
3.6 Air Quality..........................................................................................................62
3.7 Tribal Cultural Resources....................................................................................63
3.8 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................... 64
3.9 Goals, Policies, and Actions................................................................................66
4. Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency.......................................................... 73
4.1 Purpose of the Element......................................................................................73
4.2 Sustainability ..................................................................................................... 74
4.3 Climate Change Impacts .................................................................................... 74
4.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Climate Action Plan ...................................... 76
4.5 Adaptation and Resiliency .................................................................................. 78
4.6 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................... 79
4.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions................................................................................80
5. Economic Vitality .................................................................................................... 88
5.1 Purpose of the Element ...................................................................................... 88
5.2 Business-Friendly Environment ........................................................................... 89
5.3 Strategic Placemaking Improvements .................................................................. 92
5.4 Business Sustainability and Growth..................................................................... 98
5.5 Downtown San Anselmo as the Center of Town Life ............................................ 101
5.6 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................. 102
5.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions.............................................................................. 104
6. Housing ................................................................................................................ 112
6.1 Purpose of the Chapter..................................................................................... 112 2 280
6.2 Housing Element Process ................................................................................ 113
6.3 Housing Opportunities ..................................................................................... 114
6.4 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................. 115
7. Circulation............................................................................................................ 116
7.1 Purpose of the Chapter..................................................................................... 116
7.2 Local Planning Context ..................................................................................... 117
7.3 Multi-Modal Roadway Network and Travel .......................................................... 121
7.4 Safe Transportation .......................................................................................... 125
7.5 Alternative Transportation................................................................................. 127
7.6 Parking ............................................................................................................ 134
7.7 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................. 134
7.8 Goals, Policies, and Actions.............................................................................. 136
8. Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities ................................................................... 144
8.1 Purpose of the Element.................................................................................... 144
8.2 Parks and Recreation ....................................................................................... 144
8.3 Public Facilities................................................................................................ 148
8.4 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................. 148
8.5 Goals, Policies, and Actions ............................................................................. 150
9. Safety ................................................................................................................... 157
9.1 Purpose of the Element .................................................................................... 157
9.2 Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery............... 158
9.3 Seismic and Geologic Hazards .......................................................................... 163
9.3 Flooding Hazards ............................................................................................. 169
9.4 Fire Hazards..................................................................................................... 173
9.5 Climate and Weather Related Hazards ............................................................... 177
9.6 Navigating Towards 2045 .................................................................................. 179
9.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions............................................................................... 180
10. Noise .................................................................................................................. 191
10.1 Purpose of the Element................................................................................... 191 3 281
10.2 Fundamentals of Noise................................................................................... 192
10.3 Existing Noise Conditions ............................................................................... 193
10.4 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Standards ................................................... 195
10.5 Future Noise Levels ........................................................................................ 196
10.5 Navigating Towards 2045................................................................................. 198
10.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions ............................................................................ 198 Glossary................................................................................................................... 201 Refercence............................................................................................................... 211 Implementation Plan ................................................................................................. 213 4 282
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1. Introduction
SAN ANSELMO GENERAL PLAN 2045
The San Anselmo General Plan 2045 provides a long-range framework to guide the Town’s growth, investment, and decision-making through 2045. It establishes goals, policies, and actions that support a safe, vibrant, and resilient community while preserving San Anselmo’s small-town character and natural environment.
The Plan addresses key topics, such as land use, housing, mobility, sustainability and climate resilience, open space and conservation, safety, economic vitality, recreation, and public facilities, and reflects extensive community input. Together, these elements outline how the Town will manage development, protect resources, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance quality of life.
Recognizing that community needs, environmental conditions, and state requirements will continue to evolve,the General Plan is designed to be a flexible and adaptable document. Many of its initiatives rely on ongoing efforts such as updates to the Climate Action Plan, Housing Element, and Hazard Mitigation Plan. A detailed Implementation Matrix identifies responsible departments, funding sources, and timelines, and Town staff will regularly report to the Town Council on progress. Overall, General Plan 2045 provides a clear and practical roadmap for San Anselmo’s future, supporting thoughtful planning, strengthening resilience, and ensuring that the Town remains a welcoming and sustainable place for current and future generations.
1.1 SETTING AND PLANNING AREA
San Anselmo is an incorporated town in central Marin County nestled in a picturesque valley straddling San Anselmo Creek, surrounded by wooded open spaces and the rolling hills of the Mount Tamalpais watershed. As shown in Figure IN-1, San Anselmo is bordered by the Town of Fairfax to the west; the City of San Rafael to the east; the Town of Ross to the south; and unincorporated areas to the west, north, and east.
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as regional locations. Commuter train stations are in nearby San Rafael and Larkspur, and a ferry terminal in Larkspur provides service to San Francisco.
The area now known as San Anselmo was originally home to the Coast Miwok, whose presence in Marin County dates back 3,600 years. The Miwok were hunters and gatherers who roamed the surrounding oak-studded hills and fished the freshwaters of San Anselmo Creek. In the first half of the 19th century, Mexico awarded land grants to Domingo Sais (1839), John Rogers Cooper (1840), and Timothy Murphy (1844) for large tracts that included portions of modern-day San Anselmo. The land remained rural for thirty-five years, occupied by scattered homes and grazing cattle.
The town changed dramatically in 1874 with the completion of the Sausalito-San Rafael section of the North Pacific Coast Railroad, bringing new trade and people to the area. At San Anselmo, the rail line branched east to San Rafael and west to Fairfax, Tomales, and the Sonoma County timberlands. Initially called Junction, the town was renamed San Anselmo in the 1880s, taking its name from Cooper’s original land grant.
The arrival of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1892 spurred further development. After the 1906 earthquake and fire, many summer homes built by San Francisco residents became permanent residences. Local roads evolved from simple, dusty tracks to tree-lined streets. After a lively debate, residents voted to incorporate, and the Town of San Anselmo was created in 1907.A volunteer fire department, town hall (1911), library (1915), and chamber of commerce soon followed.
A shift to motor vehicle travel began to increase in the 1930s, particularly following the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. Railroad service through town ended in 1941, and tracks were replaced with asphalt to accommodate vehiculartraffic. The town’s population increased in the post- World War II era and continued to grow through the 1960s until it leveled off at around 12,000. Development occurred first onthe valley floor and lower elevations, and then progressively moved up the hillsides.
Today, San Anselmo is an established residential community with visitor- and neighborhood-serving businesses centered on the major transportation thoroughfares.
Winding streets emanate out from the major roadways into quiet, residential neighborhoods and steep hillsides. Historic Downtown San Anselmo, one of the major commercial centers in San Anselmo, sits at the heart of the town and follows San Anselmo Creek. The town is largely developed with most remaining land constrained by environmental hazards or conserved as open space. The community values the town’s close access to open space with its natural beauty and recreation opportunities. Therefore, new construction is predominantly limited to infill development. 6 284
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Elevations in the San Anselmo planning area range from about 40 feet in the downtown to about 1,400 feet near the Loma Alta peak. The community is located within a watershed that collects waterfrom the surrounding hills and flows southeasterly into San Francisco Bay. Vegetation occurring within the area primarily consists of grassland, woodland, and urban landscaping.
1.2 TOWN LIMITS AND PLANNING AREA
The Town of San Anselmo comprises approximately 2.7 square miles of land area. The Town limits are shown in Figure IN-2.
The planning area for the General Plan is greater than the Town limits and includes the Town’ssphereof influence(SOI),which definestheprobablefuturephysicalboundaries and service area of the Town as determined by the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission. The SOI extends well past the Town’s northern boundary to include the unincorporated community of Sleepy Hollow, as shown in Figure IN-2. The unincorporated area in the SOI is approximately 2.9 square miles and has a population of about 2,400. The SOI does not give the Town any direct land-use authority over the territory within the sphere. The Town’s land use authority only applies to the area within its actual town limits.
Our Town by the Numbers
Land area: 2.7 square miles
Population: 12,830
Number of housing units: 5,621
Seniors 65 and older: 21% of the
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Children under 18: 22% of the population
Median age: 47.2 years
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1.3 WHAT IS A GENERAL PLAN?
A general plan is a town’s road map for the future. It describes a community’s long-term vision and sets forth goals, policies, and actions to guide growth, land use decisionmaking, and preservation of the community’s environment and distinctive qualities. The State of California requires every town, city, and county to have a general plan to guide future development, preserve open space, conserve resources, and safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. Local ordinances and other plans must be consistent with the general plan and applicable policies.
This comprehensive update of San Anselmo’s General Plan provides goals and policies that reflectpresent-day community values and priorities and compliance with current State laws and local ordinances. The Implementation Plan at the end of this document contains information to supportstaff andcommunityimplementation of the General Plan actions to effectively integrate them into budgets, thecapital improvement program, and other work plans. The actions are intended to help achieve, and be consistent with, the Town's General Plan vision and goals.
1.4 THE GENERAL PLAN LEGACY
San Anselmo’s General Plan was last comprehensively updated in 1988. Since that time, several amendments to the plan have been adopted, including recent revisions of the Housing and Safey Elements in 2023. The 1988 General Plan concluded that the town was near build-out at the time and that additional residential development was most likely to occur as infill. Primaryland use goals for the1988 General Plan included 1) preservingthe small-town character of the town and its close connections to the natural beauty of its setting; 2) maintaining economic viability of the town’s commercial core; 3) integrating new development harmoniously into existing neighborhoods and commercial areas; 4) regulating new development in the town’s open hillsides and ridge areas to protect the natural beauty of these areas; and 5) accommodating the housing needs of a socially and economically diverse population.
The Town has adopted several planning documents that fall under the umbrella of the General Plan and provide important policy and program implementation for topics addressed in the General Plan. These include the Sorich Ranch Park Master Plan (1992), the Bald Hill Area Plan (1996), the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2016), the Economic Development Plan (2018), the Climate Action Plan 2030 (2019), and the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (2023). These plans are referred to and incorporated in this General Plan and may be updated according to General Plan policy. 10 288
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1.5 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROCESS
The General Plan update process was a community-wide effort to ensure that San Anselmo retains its distinctive sense of community while accommodating growth and encouraging positive change. It was a two-year planning process used to help define the community’s shared values and explore a vision for the future. It was a public process, one that sought to engage the communityas the General Plan was drafted and refined. Each stage of the General Plan update process was supported by extensive community outreach and participation. Community members shared their input through a series of public workshops, meetings, and surveys. The Town created a website dedicated to the San Anselmo General Planupdate effort and offered in-person and virtual workshops, an open house, pop-up events, and surveys to expandcommunity participation. Notifications and updates were shared through the website, the Town’s newsletter, postcard mailers, email lists, local newspaper, and printed materials to publicize upcoming events and ensure the community stayed informed and involved.
Surveys and Workshops. The General Plan process began with a series of stakeholder interviews and a “Setting Priorities” survey to identify special characteristics about the town, key issues to address, and potential areas for change or improvement. Residents said they prized San Anselmo’s natural environment and access to open space, downtown, lifestyle and community life, and location. The town’s safety and security, parks and public gathering spaces, local businesses, and walkability and bikeability were also noted. Key issues facing the town included: business viability, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, housing affordability, flooding, diversity, traffic, wildfire risk, and climate change. A series of community workshops and an open house were held between October 2024 and April 2025. Workshops focused on specific topics of the General Plan as follows: • Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency
• Commercial Districts
• Circulation and Noise
• Community Programming, Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Conservation Online and paper surveys were provided before and after each workshop to engage community members who could not participate during the scheduled event or who did attend but wanted to provide additional input.
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to provide input, feedback, and recommendations to the Town Council, Planning Commission, Town staff, and theconsultant team. The GPAC included two Town Council members, two Planning Commissioners, and one representative each from the Climate Action Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, Open Space Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Racial Equity Committee. Five at-large community members, including one high school student, were also appointed to the GPAC. The GPAC met XX times over a period of three years.
Committees and Commissions. The Town’s committees and commissions, including the Climate Action Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, Historical Commission, Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Open Space Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Racial Equity Committee, provided initial input on issues to address in the General Plan, reviewed draft General Plan policies and actions related to their area of expertise, and provided recommendations.
1.6 VISION STATEMENT
The Town of San Anselmo envisions a future where natural beauty, community well-being, and sustainable progress harmoniously coexist. We respectfully acknowledge that San Anselmo resides on the ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok, and we honor their enduring connection to this land. Our town seeks to honor its heritage, scenic beauty, and sense of community and belonging while embracing innovation, inclusivity, climate action, sustainability, economic vitality, and fiscal responsibility. Together, wewill strive to create a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community for all people, where the values of social equity, environmental stewardship, and community connection are fundamental.
1.7 GENERAL PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The General Plan planning process was shaped by the following guiding principles that defined the major themes for the General Plan update and served as touchstones during theprocessof developingandrefininggoals,policies,and actions.
1. Environmental Stewardship: Protect and enhance our open spaces, wildlife, and biological diversity through thoughtful land use and environmental policies, and support public access to open space and scenic vistas in ways that minimize environmental impact and preserve natural resources.
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2. Climate Action, Resilience, and Sustainability: Lead in eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and building a resilient community that can withstand environmental challenges, prioritizing support for our most vulnerable populations. Embrace sustainable practices in all aspects of town life.
3. Architectural and Scenic Beauty: Maintain and complement the diverse and historic qualities of the built environment, and preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of San Anselmo.
4. Economic Vitality: Support a thriving local economy that strengthens Town revenues by fostering a variety of businesses, encouraging sustainable economic practices, and ensuring that economic growth is inclusive, responsive to the changing needs of the community, and in alignment with our environmental and social goals. Encourage businesses in the town’s commercial hubs and downtown to foster vibrancy and contribute to attractive gateways to San Anselmo.
5. Housing: Promote awide range of housing options that are affordable at all income levels, accessible, and sustainable while protecting the town’s natural resources and respecting its charming architecture. Encourage housing that meets the needs of existing residents and welcomes a diverse spectrum of future residents.
6. A Community of Belonging: Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and socially connected community where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have a sense of belonging, equitable access, and opportunities to thrive. Emphasize community engagement, connections, and volunteerism to enhance the social fabric of the town.
7. Social Equity and Diversity: Commit to promoting social equity, respect, and understanding in all community interactions. Actively promote diversity and inclusiveness as fundamental values that strengthen the town, to the extent consistent with federal and State law. Honor the history and enduring presence of the Coast Miwok.
8. Healthy Community: Offer and improve access to our parks, recreation programs, facilities,andeventswhich provideaffordableopportunitiesforactiveliving,personal enrichment, education, and social connection to all members of the community.
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public transit, cycling, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. Improve and promote safety, accessibility,and trafficflow.
10. Safety and Preparedness: Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents through high-quality public services, resilient infrastructure, improved safety and noise regulation, and robust emergency preparedness and response plans.
11. Excellence in Governance: Provide high-quality public facilities and infrastructure and fiscallyresponsible,innovative,transparent,and responsivelocalgovernmentservicesto ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Communicate with and engage all members of the community to align leadership with the diverse needs and values of San Anselmo’s residents.
1.8 GENERAL PLAN ORGANIZATION
The General Plan is organized into ten chapters:
1. The Introduction provides background information on the General Plan.
2. The Land Use and Community Design Element describes land use in San Anselmo and how and wherenew developmentwilloccurand fitintotheexistingbuiltand natural environment. This element also covers the topics of governance and inclusion.
3. The Open Space and Conservation Element covers open space, natural communities and ecological resources, watersheds and waterways, water resources, water and air quality, and cultural resources.
4. The Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency Element describes concepts of sustainability, provides an overview of climate change impacts, and addresses how the town will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become a more sustainable and resilient community.
5. The Economic Vitality Element describes the town’s economic sectors and identifies strategies to strengthen the town’s economy and support its local businesses.
6. The Housing Element details the constraints to and need for housing, especially housing affordable to lower and moderate-income households, identifies sites available for housing, and sets the course to address identified needs.
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8. The Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Element addresses the maintenance and enhancement of San Anselmo’s public facilities, parks, and recreational programs.
9. The Safety Element describes environmental and human-caused hazards, includingearthquakes,flooding,sea levelrise,and fire,and addressespotential risks to the community.
10. The Noise Element identifies existing and future noise sources and prescribes appropriate noise levels in San Anselmo.
State law requires the San Anselmo General Plan to cover seven topics, also known as “elements.” Elements may be combined, as is the case for San Anselmo’s Open Space and Conservation Element, and requirements for an element may be addressed in more than one element. Table IN-1 shows the relationship of the General Plan elements to the Statemandated elements.
Table IN-1 Location of State-Mandated Elements
State-Mandated Element San Anselmo General Plan Element Land Use Land Use and Community Design; Safety 1
Circulation Circulation
Open Space Open Space and Conservation
Conservation Open Space and Conservation
Safety Safety; Sustainability, Climate Change, and
Adaptation2
Noise Noise
Housing Housing
An eighth element covering Environmental Justice is required for local governments that contain disadvantagedcommunities as defined by State law. San Anselmo does not have any such communities. Nonetheless, the Town is committed to environmental justice, and theGeneralPlan integratespoliciesand actionsreflectingthesefoundationalvalues throughout all elements to create a just and equitable community and provide a healthy environment for all.
State law also allows local governments to include additional, or “optional,” elements in a general plan to cover other topics of local importance. The General Plan includes three 1 California Government Code 65302(a) specifies that the land use element identify areas subject to flooding.
This information is presented in the Safety Element.
2 California Government Code 65302(g)(4) specifies that the safety element address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. This information is presented in the Sustainability, Climate Change, and Adaptation Element.
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optional elements: the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Element, the Economic Development Element, and the Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency Element.
Each element in the General Plan describes existing conditions and context for the topic area, followed by goals, policies, and actions to guide the town’s future management and development.
The General Plan is supported by separately published documents that provide background information and environmental analysis. The Existing Conditions Reports, prepared in an early phase of the General Plan update, contain detailed baseline information for each of the topic areas covered in the General Plan and were used as reference documents during the development of the Plan. The Environmental Impact Report determines the type and extent of environmental impacts that would result from implementation of theGeneral Plan. It identifies requirements for more detailed environmental analysis that may be necessary for specific projects considered in the future.
1.9 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
San Anselmo is committed to fostering a town that is welcoming and supportive of all residents. The Town recognizes that diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making and strives to ensure that its policies, decisions, and public spaces work for everyone.
The Town acknowledges that many ofthe structural inequities that have affected marginalized groups such as communities of color and indigenous people have had longlasting effects. To move forward, we must acknowledge our past, beginning withthe displacement of the Coast Miwok people in the 19th century and continuing with the discriminatory practices of redlining, racial covenants in deeds, and exclusionary zoning rules. These policies have had long-term adverse effects both locally and regionallyon opportunities for marginalized groups and must be addressed.
The Town reaffirms its commitment to foster an equitable future and incorporates the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout the General Plan. Key terms and concepts related to these principles are defined below. Diversity. The full spectrum of differences that everyone brings to the table. It includes characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, language, and socioeconomic status, as well as neurodiversity, worldviews, and life experiences. Embracing diversity acknowledges the value of multiple perspectives, ideas, 16 294
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and solutionsprovided when individualswith differentbackgrounds,identities,and views collaborate and are heard.
Equity. Fair treatment and access to all individuals or groups irrespective of their identity.
Equity is not sameness; it is justice in design, practice, and outcome. This requires the identification, recognition, and remediation ofhistoric, systemic, andstructural barriers that create unequal access to resources, opportunities, and power.
Inclusion. The active, continuous practice of reshaping environments, relationships, and systems so that all individuals and groups can fully participate, contribute, and lead in the greater community. It includes valuing difference as a resource andbuilding cultures rooted in trust, respect, and shared purpose.
Belonging. The felt and lived experience of being valued, safe, respected, and essential within a community, such that individuals feel secure being their authentic selves without fear of marginalization or exclusion. Belonging emerges when diversity is welcomed, equity is practiced, and inclusion is sustained — resulting in environments where people not only have access and voice, but also feel they matter and are integral to the shared purpose and culture of the community.
General Plan policies and actions designed to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven throughout the Plan. Overarching strategies to create an equitable, diverse, and welcoming community in San Anselmo include:
• Allowing a variety of land uses to accommodate a socially and economically diverse community. (Land Use and Community Design Element)
• Encouraging age- and disability-friendly communities. (Land Use and Community Design Element)
• Facilitating the authentic, equitable, and inclusive participation of all residents in local government and decision-making. (Land Use and Community Design Element) • Providing equitable public access to open space. (Open Space and Conservation Element)
• Honoring and protecting tribal cultural resources. (Open Space and Conservation Element)
• Ensuring equitable access to programs, resources, and financial incentives for electrification, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. (Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency Element)
• Providingaffordablehousingforlower-incomehouseholdsand affirmatively furthering fair housing. (Housing Element)
• Providing Complete Streets that meet the needs of all users. (Circulation Element) 17 295
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• Providing equitable access to parks and community and recreation facilities and programs. (Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Element) • Conducting outreach and education to vulnerable communities. (Safety Element)
1.10 ADMINISTERING THE PLAN
The General Plan is for all members of the community and used in a variety of ways. The Town Council and the Town’s committees and commissions use the document to guide decision-making and budgeting. Town staff use the General Plan to ensure that projects, capital improvements, programs, and budgeting are consistent with the General Plan land use designations and applicable goals, policies, and actions. Importantly, the General Plan empowers the Town, public agencies that work with the Town, and property owners to invest in and plan for a future in accordance with the Plan’s goals and policies.
Each chapter of the General Plan contains a series of goals, policies, and actions that provide guidance to the Town on how to direct change, manage growth, and maintain resources over the life of the General Plan. The following provides a description and explains the relationship of each:
• A goal is a description of the general desired result related to a particular topic or issue that the Town seeks to create through the implementation of the General Plan. • A policy is a specific statement that guides decision-making as the Town works to achieve its goals. The General Plan’s policies set out the standards that will be used by Town staff, the Planning Commission, and the Town Council in its review of land development projects, resource protection activities, infrastructure improvements, and other Town actions. Policies are ongoing and require no specific action on behalf of the Town.
• An action is a program, procedure, or technique to be undertaken by the Town to help achieve a specified goal or implement anadopted policy. The following words are used to indicate whether a particular policy or program is mandatory, advisory, or permissive:
• “Must” or “shall” means an action the Town is required to follow. • “Should” means an action the Town is advised to follow. • “May” means an action which is left to the discretion of the Town.
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conditions. Most maps are focused on land within the town boundaries and do not detail characteristics in the SOI. Figures as shown at the General Plan scale are not intended to be used for development, permitting, or investment purposes for specific parcels. More detailed maps may be available at the Town of San Anselmo.
The General Plan’s actions set forth a work program for the Town, guide capital improvement projects, and prioritize Town expenditures. Some actions call for additional analysis, studies, and implementing ordinances. The General Plan Implementation Matrix will track implementation of the General Plan’s actions through 2045, detailing how each action will be carried out, including the Town departments responsible, the funding source(s), and the timeframes. Town staff will regularly report to the Town Councilon the progress of the Plan’s implementation.
Importantly, the General Plan is not a static document; it is expected to evolve as San Anselmo’s needs, priorities, and conditions change over time. Many of the Plan’s goals, policies, and actions rely on ongoing efforts, such as regularly updating the Climate Action Plan, Housing Element, and Hazard Mitigation Plan, which require the Town to adapt to new data, regulations, technologies, and community expectations. As demographic shifts influencehousingand serviceneeds,climatechangealtersenvironmental risks, and innovations reshape mobility, communication, and community, the General Plan will be reviewed and refined to remain relevant, effective, and aligned with community values.The Town will periodically assess the entire document, making updates as necessary to guide responsible growth, enhance resilience, and support a high quality of life for all residents.
Successful implementation of the General Plan will rely on the active participation and shared commitment of the entire community. Residents, businesses, local organizations, and town leaders each play a vital role in bringing the Plan’s vision to life. By working together, contributing ideas, and taking collective responsibility for our town’s future, San Anselmo can ensure that the goals and ideals outlined in this Plan are realized for generations to come.
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2. Land Use and Community Design
San Anselmo’s land use pattern reflects a long-established blend of diverse neighborhoods, vibrant commercial districts, and treasured natural areas that shape the Town’s identity. Looking ahead, the Town will adapt these patterns to meet changing demographic, environmental, and technological conditions while preserving the community character residents value.
2.1 PURPOSE OF THE ELEMENT
The Land Use and Community Design Element describes existing land use in San Anselmo and establishes a holistic framework for guiding growth and the use, development, and preservation of land over time. It guides decisions about the location, type, intensity, and design of future development in a manner that reflects community values and balances the needs of residents, businesses, the environment, and State mandates for additional housing capacity.
This element includes goals, policies, actions, and land use designations that shape development patterns to support a vibrant downtown and commercial hubs, provide a diverse range of housing choices, protect the town’s unique neighborhoods and natural resources, and promote sustainable, resilient growth. It also addresses community design, reflectingtheimportanceSan Anselmoresidentsplaceonmaintainingthecharacterand quality of development throughout the town.
The Land Use and Community Design Element includes the following sections. • 2.2 Development Trends. Discusses how land use in San Anselmo has developed and changed over time.
• 2.3 Land Use Categories and Map. Describes land use designations within the town and graphically represents allowed land uses and intensities on the Land Use Map.
• 2.4 Community Design. Focuses on creating and maintaining a strong sense of place in San Anselmo by enhancing the appearance of streets, buildings, and public space. It also addresses the preservation of historic resources. • 2.5 Development Projections. Identifies themaximum growth potential in San Anselmo based on the policy framework of the General Plan. 20 298
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• 2.6 Navigating Towards 2045. Discusses how the Town’s land use policies will respond to changing demographic, environmental, and technological conditions. • 2.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions. Identifies goals, policies, and actionsto guide growth, enhance community design, balance residential and commercial uses, and ensureeffectivegovernanceand inclusiveparticipation in decision-making.
2.2 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
San Anselmo’s historical development patterns reflect itsevolution from a small rural settlement into a vibrant Marin County community shaped by transportation, commerce, and suburban growth. In the late 19th century, the town developed around the extension of theNorth PacificCoastRailroad, which connected San Anselmo to San Francisco and other parts of the region. The rail line made the area more accessible and laid the foundation for early residential and commercial growth.
Small businesses, schools, and civic institutions clustered near the train depot, located at “The Hub”, the present-day intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Center Boulevard, Greenfield Avenue,and Red HillAvenue.Theoriginaldepotlocationhelped establish San Anselmo’s downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, characterized by a mix of uses anchored by local shops, restaurants, and civic buildings that reinforce San Anselmo’s identity as a walkable, pedestrian-oriented community.
As the 20th century progressed, San Anselmo’s character was further influenced bythe rise of the automobile and post–World War II suburban expansion. Expanding road networks opened new areas to housing, leading to the creation of distinctive residential neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and a variety of architectural styles. Commercial activitygraduallyspread alongmajorroadwaystoserveincreasingautomobiletraffic, shifting some focus away from the historic town center.
LikemanyBayArea communities,San Anselmoexperienced an influxof familiesseeking single-family homes in a traditional neighborhood setting with access to regional employment centers. This period brought new housing construction, the growth of local schools, and the expansion of municipal services. Commercial development began to accommodate cars through larger roadways and parking areas.
Despite these changes, the town also retained much of its historic charm, preserving open spaces, protecting creeks and natural landscapes, and maintaining a strong sense of place. Today, San Anselmo’s development patterns reflecta balance of historic small-town character,suburban residentialgrowth,and ongoingeffortstoadapttomodern challenges while honoring its unique past.
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2.3 LAND USE CATEGORIES AND LAND USE MAP
Land in San Anselmo isclassifiedaccordingtothree broad land use categories: residential areas, commercial areas, and community and natural resource areas.
Residential land use designations are applied to areas appropriate for single-family, twofamily, multifamily, manufactured home, and accessory dwelling housing options. The Town’s residential neighborhoods support a diverse range of lifestyles and household income levels.
Commercial land use designations are applied to areas appropriate for retail and commercial services to serve residents and visitors. Multifamily residential uses are also allowed to be mixed in with commercial uses.
Community and Natural Resource land use designations apply to open space, parks, and community facilities. Natural areas, such as the woodlands and grasslands,offer opportunities for preservation and conservation. Public facilities provide opportunities for social and community interaction and the provision of public utilities and services.
Table LU-1 identifies acreages for eachland use designation in theLand Use Map. The greatest amount of land within the town limits is designated for residential use, encompassing 80 percent of San Anselmo’s land area. The second largest amount of land is designated for community and natural resource use, totaling 16.5 percent of the land area. Commercial and mixed-use areas comprise 3.5 percent of San Anselmo’s land area.
Figure LU-1 shows the Town’s Land Use Map.
Table LU-1: General Plan Land Use Acreage
Land Use Designation Acreages
Residential
Very Low Density Residential 206
Single-Family Residential-Conservation 24
Single-Family Residential 813
Medium Density Residential 15
High Density Residential 43
Downtown Mixed Residential 67
Residential Subtotal 1,169
Commercial
Central Commercial 8
General Commercial 35
Limited Commercial 5
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Land Use Designation Acreages
Neighborhood Commercial 2
Professional 0
Commercial Subtotal 51
Community and Natural Resource
Parks 10
Open Space 170
Public Facilities 60
Right-of-Ways 2
Community and Natural Resource Subtotal 241
Total 1,461
Notes:
1. General Plan Land Use acreage reflectsthelandarea thathasassignedlanduse designations.Theremainderofthe land thatdoes nothave aland use designation is primarily roadsand associated rights-of-way.
2. Landin the Sphereof Influence (1,749 acres)is notdesignated.
3. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
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Wellington Ave
Jordan Ave
Tamarack Dr
Brookside Dr
Lincoln
Park
Valley
Rd
Spri n g Grove Av e
Los Angeles Blvd
Laurel Ave
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Ave t
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Dr
Fawn Dr
UpperRd
W
Lansdale Ave
Melville Ave
Mariposa Ave
Redwood Rd
BrooksideDr
Canyon Rd
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Fernhill Ave
Deer HollowRd
AllynAve
Crescent Rd
OliveAve
AlderAve
TomahawkDr
The Alameda
RidgewayAve
Hillside Ave
S pring Ln
B aywood Ave
Crest
Rd
S OakAve
OaklandAv e
Sunny Hills Dr
Oak Ave
5th Ave
Hawthorne
Ave
Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Sir Francis Drake
Blvd
Sequoia Dr
Nova Albion Way
F orrest Ave
San Anselmo Ave
Ross Ave
San Francisco Blvd
Saunders Ave
5th Ave
Cedar St
A ngela
Ave
Woodside Dr
Butterfield Rd
5th Ave
Center Blvd
Center Blvd
Oak Av e
The Ala
meda
Suffield Ave
Rutherford Ave
San Anselmo Ave
Scenic Ave
Willow Ave
Forbes
Ave
Broadmoor Ave
Red Hill Ave
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Sphere of Influence (SOI)
Very Low Density
Residential
Single Family Residential
Single FamilyConservation
Medium Density
Residential
High Density Residential
Downtown Mixed
Residential
Central Commercial
General Commercial
Limited Commercial
Neighborhood
Commercial
Professional
Open Space
Parks
Public Facility
SOI (undesignated)
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Within eachof thelanduse categories, specific land use designations identifyallowable land uses and the density and intensity of development allowed in each designation. Table LU-2 details the Town’s land use designations and describes the general land uses intended for the category and applicable building density and/or intensity.
The term 'gross acre'
refers to all the land
within the property lines
of a given parcel or all the
land within the boundary
line of a given
development proposed.
The only land excluded in
the calculation of gross
acreage is any land within
an established public
right-of-way or other
public uses.
Density is defined by the number ofdwelling units per gross acre, andintensityof a parcel isdefinedas the ratio of floorareato the land area. Residential densities for land use designations are expressed in dwelling units per gross acre. For non-residential designations, building intensities are definedbyFloorAreaRatio (FAR), which is the ratio of gross building floorarea to the gross site area. For example, a FAR of 0.5 would allow a onestory building over half of a site, or a two-story building over one quarter of a site.
In addition to building density, State law requires the General Plan to estimate population density for the various land use categories. Population density is determined by multiplying the average household size by the maximum number of dwelling units permitted in a land use category, rounded up to the nearest whole number. The average household size in San Anselmo was 2.35 persons in 2025, as reported by the California Department of Finance.
For example, since the Medium Density Residential category allows 12 units per gross acre, the population density may be up to 29 persons per acre.
The General Plan provides the high-level parameters of density and intensity for land use designations, but all development must also comply with the applicable regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The Town’s Zoning Ordinance contains detailed descriptions of land uses permitted in each designation, as well as development standards that implement the General Plan.
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Table LU-2 Land Use Categories
LAND USE ASSOCIATED ZONING
DESIGNATION DISTRICT(S)
RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS
RESIDENTIAL
DENSITY AND
BUILDING
INTENSITY
DESCRIPTION
VLD Very Low
Density
Residential
R-1-H Very Low
Density
Residential
Up to 1
unit/acre
The Very Low-Density
Residential land use designation
is applied to those hillside lands,
located at or above the 150-foot
mean sea level elevation,
suitable for low density,
detached single-family homes,
accessory residential uses,
residential care, day care, and
essential public and quasipublic utility facilities on larger lots which will maintain the
natural features of the land and
associated landscape and have
minimal visual impacts on the
community. Other residential
uses are also allowed, as
consistent with State law.
SF-C Single-Family
ResidentialConservation
R-1-C Single-Family
ResidentialConservation
Up to 1
unit/acre
The Single-Family ResidentialConservation land use
designation is applied to hillside
areas, located at or above the
150-foot mean sea level
elevation, appropriate for
development of single-family
homes, accessory residential
uses, residential care, day care,
and essential public and quasipublic utility facilities on larger lots which will have minimal
visual impacts on the
community. Other residential
uses are also allowed, as
consistent with State law.
SF Single-Family
Residential
R-1 Single-Family
Residential
1-6 units/acre The Single-Family Residential
land use designation is applied
to areas suitable for detached
single-family homes and
accessory residential uses on
smaller lots. Duplex, triplex, and
multifamily homes may also be
compatible. Additionally,
education, day care, residential
care, religious, institutional, and
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public utility facilities may be
allowed.
MDR Medium
Density
Residential
R-2 Medium
Density
Residential
6-12
units/acre
The Medium Density Residential
land use designation is applied
to areas appropriate for a mix of
housing types including singlefamily, duplex, triplex, and multifamily homes and
accessory residential uses at
moderate densities.
Additionally, education, day
care, residential care, religious,
institutional, and utility facilities
may be allowed.
HDR High Density
Residential
R-3 High Density
Residential
13-30
units/acre*
The High Density Residential
land use designation is applied
to areas appropriate for singlefamily, duplex, triplex, and multifamily homes and
accessory residential uses at
higher densities. Additionally,
education, day care, residential
care, religious, lodging,
institutional, and utility facilities
may be allowed.
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS
DMR Downtown
Mixed
Residential
R-1 Single-Family
Residential
6-30
units/acre*
2.0 FAR
The Downtown Mixed
Residential land use designation
is applied to areas suitable for a
mixture of single-family, duplex,
triplex, and multifamily housing
and accessory residential uses.
Additionally, education, day
care, residential care, religious,
lodging, institutional, and utility
facilities may be allowed.
R-2 Medium
Density
Residential
R-3 High Density
Residential
C-2 Downtown
Commercial
C-3 Commercial
CC Central
Commercial
C-2 Downtown
Commercial
13-30
units/acre
2.0 FAR
The Central Commercial land
use designation is applied to the
downtown area providing for a
wide range of resident- and
visitor-serving commercial and
institutional uses that create a
vibrant downtown environment.
Mixed commercial and
residential uses are allowed.
GC General
Commercial
C-3 Commercial 13-30
units/acre*
2.0 FAR
The General Commercial land
use designation is applied to
areas appropriate for a broad
range of retail, restaurant,
entertainment, lodging, office,
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medical, service, automotive,
institutional, and utility facilities.
Mixed commercial and
residential uses are allowed.
LC Limited
Commercial
C-L Limited
Commercial
13-30
units/acre
2.0 FAR
The Limited Commercial land
use designation is applied to
areas appropriate for a broad
range of commercial uses that
have lower traffic generation
including limited retail,
restaurant, office, medical,
service, automotive, religious,
institutional, and utility facilities.
Mixed commercial and
residential uses are allowed.
NC Neighborhood
Commercial
C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial
13-20
units/acre
1.0 FAR
1.25 FAR for
mixed use
projects with
8-10 units
The Neighborhood Commercial
land use designation is applied
to neighborhood-serving
commercial uses within
residential areas appropriate for
a mix of retail, restaurant, office,
medical, personal service,
recreation, religious, lodging,
institutional, and utility facilities.
Mixed commercial and
residential uses are allowed.
P Professional P Professional 20-30
units/acre
2.0 FAR
The Professional land use
designation is applied to
professional uses in areas in the
vicinity of the Town's
commercial hubs which serve as
buffers or transitions between
the more intense commercial
development and adjoining
residential development.
COMMUNITY AND NATURAL RESOURCE DESIGNATIONS
Park Parks Parks Parks - The Parks land use designation s is applied to areas suitable for
parks, playgrounds, and other
recreational uses.
OS Open Space OS Open Space - The Open Space land use
designation is applied to
publicly-owned and privatelyowned land devoted to the
preservation of natural and
scenic resources and for limited
passive recreation on
designated trails.
PF Public
Facilities
PF Public
Facilities
40 units/acre The Public Facilities land use
designation is applied to public
land uses including public
educational facilities and
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governmental buildings and
facilities. Residential uses may
also be permitted.
* Residential densities upto 40units per acre may be allowed for properties subject to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) District, as specified in the Zoning Code. Reserve Areas
Every eight years, the Town must update the General Plan’s Housing Element according to State law and identify land that is appropriately zoned to accommodate its share of the Regional Housing Needs for the upcoming planning cycle. The current Housing Element plans for needed housing development through the year 2030 on a variety of housing opportunity sites. The Housing Element will need to be updated in 2031 to accommodate the next Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
To proactively accommodate anticipated housing needs over time, the General Plan proactivelyidentifiesReserveAreasalongmajortransportationcorridorsinSanAnselmo where future increases in residential density and additional development incentives could be considered to encourage new housing. These Reserve Areas are shown in Figure LU-2 and were selected based on community input gathered through outreach conducted during the General Plan Update process.
Reserve Areas provide a framework for accommodating growth in a planned and orderly manner while ensuring that infrastructure, public services, and community design standards are maintained. The identification of these Reserve Areas is advisory and serves as a conceptual framework for identifying potential housing opportunity areas in future Housing Element updates. Future density increases or housing-related land use changes to meet upcoming RHNA cycles may also occur elsewhere in the Town. Redevelopment in any area, whether within or outside the Reserve Areas, will continue to be guided by the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other Town policies. 29 307
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Ross Ave
San Francisco Blvd
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Butterfield Rd
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Rutherford Ave
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Willow Ave
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2.4 COMMUNITY DESIGN
Community design refers to the form and appearance of the Town. It addresses how buildings, streets, landscape, and activities within neighborhoods come together to create a distinct sense of place. Community design alsodefinesthephysicaland aesthetic relationships between neighborhoods, examining how shared characteristics or natural and built features connect, or in some cases separate them. The physical form of each street corridor, public space, and neighborhood contributes to the town’s livability, economic vitality, and overall quality of life.
The goals, policies, and actions in this element articulate how to maintain San Anselmo’s natural setting and small-town character, while incorporating compatible new development.
Natural Setting
The natural setting is an essential part of San Anselmo’s sense of place. The town is nestled in a picturesque valley along San Anselmo Creek, surrounded by wooded open spaces and the rolling hills of the Mount Tamalpais watershed. Many of the town’s hillsides are visually prominent, and Figure LU-3 identifieskeyridgelinesvisiblefromvantage points throughout the community. The General Plan establishes a policy framework to minimize potential visual and environmental impacts from hillside development.
Residential Neighborhoods
San Anselmo is home to several distinct neighborhoods, each featuring a mix of architectural styles, street patterns, and building scales that reflect its originalperiod of development. Through the goals, policies, and actions outlined in the General Plan, the Town seeks to preserve the scale, walkability, and aesthetic qualities of these neighborhoods while allowing for context-sensitive infill and new development. Downtown
Downtown San Anselmo functions as the heart of the community, serving as the town’s primary center for commerce, civic life, and community gatherings. Its pedestrian-oriented layout with storefronts along active sidewalks definesitsidentityasa walkableand vibrant commercial district. The area’s character is further distinguished by its historic architecture and inviting public realm, which together contribute to a strong sense of place.
The public realm, including Downtown’s streets, plazas, parks, and civic buildings is central to the community’s identity and quality of life. Town Hall Plaza, Imagination Park, and Creek Park provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and community events. San Anselmo Creek offersa distinctive natural amenity within steps of the town’s urban core, enhancing the connection between the built and natural environments. 31 309
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Throughout San Anselmo, parks and gathering places continue to promote health, wellbeing and civic engagement.
To ensure Downtown’s continued vitality, the General Plan’s community design policy framework supports active ground-flooruses,enhanced pedestrian connectivity, and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.
Commercial Corridors
San Anselmo’s commercial corridors along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Red Hill/GreenfieldAvenuesare vital to the San Anselmo community and the broader Marin County region. Serving as key transportation routes, these corridors also act as visual gatewaystotheTown,shapinghow manyvisitorsfirstexperienceSan Anselmo. Because the General Plan supports the redevelopment of aging and underutilized parcels, these corridors present important opportunities for reinvestment and new development.
Goals, policies, and actions related to community design ensure that redevelopment results in high-quality architecture and site design that create attractive, welcoming entries to the Town.
Along GreenfieldAvenue andthe portion of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard south of The Hub, pedestrian connectivity is especially important. The General Plan encourages active ground-flooruses, such as storefronts and businesses that open directly onto the street, to promote pedestrian activity and economic vitality.
Furthermore, goals, policies, and actions support the enhancement of the public right-ofway through added street trees and landscaping, and pedestrian amenities, creating a more comfortable, shaded, and engaging environment. Together, these improvements will help reinforce pedestrian-oriented character that defines San Anselmo’s commercial corridors.
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2.5 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIONS
Since the adoption of the previous General Plan in 1988, San Anselmo has experienced limited land use changes. Land use patterns have remained largely consistent over the past 50 years, and the town now contains very few vacant parcels. Most remaining undeveloped land is constrained by steep slopes, wildfirerisk, flooding, and landslide hazards. As a result, future growth in San Anselmo will occur primarily through the redevelopment or intensification of existingdeveloped areas. As of 2025, San Anselmo contained approximately 5,621 housing units, the majority of which were single-family detached homes, and about 1,051,000 square feet of commercial and non-residential uses, as shown in Table LU-3 below. If all development allowed by the General Plan were fully realized by 2045, the town could accommodate 7,900 units and approximately 1.8 million square feet of commercial and non-residential uses.
Development projections are based on an analysis of vacant and underutilized parcels and their potential use under the applicable land use designations. Underutilized sites are generally defined as those developed at 60 percent or less of the maximum permitted residential density or 50 percent or less ofthemaximum floor arearatio (FAR). These projections are theoretical and represent the maximum buildout potential under the General Plan. In practice, it is unlikely that every parcel will develop to its maximum capacity during the planning horizon. Actual growth will depend on market conditions, property owner decisions, infrastructure capacity, and site-specificconstraints. Table LU-3 Development Projections
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1 Department of Finance, E-5, Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 2021-2025,with2020Benchmark.
2 Town of San AnselmoEconomic DevelopmentAnalysis Report. Square footage is estimatedfrom CoStar Group data.
3 Includes 319 accessorydwelling units.
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2.6 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
San Anselmo’s land use policies will evolve thoughtfully as demographic shifts reshape the needs of residents. An aging population, changing household compositions, and increasing diversity will guide decisions about where and how new housing forms, community spaces, and services are integrated. The Town will refine land use strategies to support a wider range of housing options, foster inclusive neighborhoods, and ensure that local businesses can adapt to emerging patterns in how people live, work, and gather. This approach will allow San Anselmo to maintain its character while responding to the social and economic realities of a dynamic population.
Climatechangeandnew technologieswillalsoplayadefiningrolein shapingland useover the next two decades. Policies will increasingly prioritize resilience through careful placement of development, enhanced protections for natural resources, and design standards that reduce risk from wildfire, flooding, and extreme heat. At the same time, advancesin transportation,buildingsystems,and digitalinfrastructurewillinfluencehow the Town plans for mobility, energy use, and the public realm. By continuously updating its land use policies, the Town will create a more sustainable and adaptable built environment that supports long-term community well-being.
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2.7 GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Goal LU-A Manage future growth to prioritize a compact, walkable community, theefficient extensionof urban services,preservation of natural and cultural resources, and protection of the area’s environmental setting.
Policy LU-A.1: Sustainable Growth. Plan for responsible and balanced growth that maximizes efficient use of existingland resources and infrastructure, reduces sprawl, minimizes environmental impacts, and supports economic vitality.
Action LU-A.1.a: Implementation of Land Use Map. Implement the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) by approving new development projects consistent with the land use definitions, densities, and intensities as set forth in this Element. Ensure consistency between the General Plan, Zoning Code, and other land use regulations.
Policy LU-A.2:Infill Development.Focus new development on vacant or underutilized parcelswithin theexistingdeveloped areastomaximizelanduseefficiencyand prevent urban sprawl.
Policy LU-A.3: Public Infrastructure and Service Capacity for New Development. Coordinate growth and development with sewer, water, transportation, schools, fire protection, parks, waste disposal, and other service providers to ensure essential infrastructure and services have adequate capacity to serve new development prior to approving entitlements or issuing building permits. Ensure anticipated traffic conditions are consistent with the Town’s adopted Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Level of Service (LOS) standards. Require new development to pay its fair share of necessary infrastructure improvements to the extent allowed by law.
Action LU-A.3.a: Impacts of New Development on Infrastructure and Services.
Analyze infrastructure and service capacity during development and CEQA review and require necessary improvements in consultation with provider agencies. Coordinate growth projections and long-term infrastructure planning with urban service providers, includingwater,sanitary,school,fire,and wastedisposalagencies, to ensure adequate capacity for existing and future development. Monitor land use changes and new development and adjust growth projections as warranted.
Policy LU-A.4: Annexation and Sphere of Influence Coordination.Coordinate with Marin County and LAFCo on annexation proposals and development within the Town’s Sphere of 37 315
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Influencetoensureconsistencywith theGeneralPlan,compatibilitywith nearbyland uses, and efficient delivery of services. Support annexations of contiguous, developed unincorporated areas when they enhance the community, further General Plan goals, eliminateunincorporated islands,haveresidentsupport,and canbeserved in a fiscally responsible manner without adversely affecting service levels for existing residents. Action LU-A.4.a: Municipal Service Review. Actively coordinate with LAFCo during the regular Municipal Service Review (MSR) process to provide data on the capacity of existing services and fiscal sustainability. Use the MSR as a tool to ensure future landuse and infrastructure decisions are consistent with the General Plan.
Action LU-A.4.b: Resolution of Parcels with Split Jurisdiction. Actively support and coordinate with Marin County LAFCo and neighboring jurisdictions to facilitate the annexation and de-annexation of properties, as appropriate, that are currently split across multiple jurisdictions.
Policy LU-A.6: Reserve Areas. Consider increases in density and modified development standards or incentives in areas designated as Reserve Areas (see Glossary) on Figure LU-2 to address future housing needs and help meet the Town’s future Regional Housing Needs Allocations, if necessary.
See the Sustainability, Climate Change, andResiliencyElement, the Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Element, and theHousingElementfor additional policies and actions related to sustainablelanduses,publicfacilities,and housing. Goal LU-B Allow for a variety of land uses that accommodate the needs of a socially and economically diverse community.
Policy LU-B.1: Commercial Development. Evaluate the size and intensity of commercial businesses to support a balanced, vibrant local economy and ensure they align with the town’s unique qualities.
Policy LU-B.2: Cannabis Business Uses. Preclude cannabis business uses within the Town limits except medicinal cannabis delivery from businesses located outside of the Town limits. Recreational cannabis delivery from businesses located outside of the Town limits may be allowed if required by State law.
Policy LU-B.3: Mixed Use Development. Encourage mixed use development in downtown and along the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Red Hill Avenue/Greenfield Avenue corridors as a means of increasing the customer base for local businesses while creating new mixed use and housing opportunities for residents in close proximity to services and transit. 38 316
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Policy LU-B.4: Redevelopment with Housing. Support the reuse of Town-identified propertiesforhousing,prioritizingaffordableand multifamily development through incentives such as site prioritization, streamlined approvals, or waivers to development standards and permit fees.
Action LU-B.4.a:Affordable HousingOverlayZone. Amend the Municipal Code to identify maximum density and floorarea ratio and minimum parking requirements for theAffordableHousingOverlayZoningDistrict.
Policy LU-B.5: Neighborhood Commercial. Encourage the retention and improvement of neighborhood-serving retail stores and services.
Action LU-B.5.a: Revitalization Incentives. Consider zoning and economic development incentives that keep local neighborhood centers viable, such as allowingadditionalfloorarea when neighborhood-serving uses are included or retained.
Policy LU-B.6: Reuse of Private Schools and Church Sites. If redevelopment of a private school and church site is sought by the landowner, encourage redevelopment with land uses compatible with development in the immediate area, with complementary scale and publicbenefitssuch asaffordablehousing,childcarefacilities, and public open space.
Action LU-B.6.a: Rezoning of Public School Sites. Rezone public school sites from residential to the Public Facilities District and allow educational uses and housing development up to 40 units per acre.
Policy LU-B.7: Parks. Strive for a balanced distribution of neighborhood and community parks throughout the town.
Action LU-B.7.a: Parks Zoning District. Amend the Municipal Code to create a new Parks zoning district and apply it to parcels having a Parks land use designation. See the Parks, Recreation, andPublic FacilitiesElement and theHousingElementfor additional policies and actions related to parks,publicfacilities,andhousing.
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Goal LU-C Preserve and enhance San Anselmo’s natural setting as a unique asset that supports the community.
Policy LU-C.1: Open Space and Natural Resources. Protect and enhance open spaces and scenic vistas, natural features, and wildlife habitats, ensuring that development respects these natural assets and integrates with the town's natural environment. 39 317
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Action LU-C.1.a: Development in Open Space and Low Density Areas. Prohibit development in areas designated as Open Space on the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), and continue to allow very low-density residential development on private property in areas designated as Very Low Density and Single-Family – Conservation on the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1).
Policy LU-C.2: Hillside Protection. Protect the visual integrity and natural resources of San Anselmo’s hillsides. Where hillside construction is permitted, design structures to:
• Minimize visual impacts by limiting building size and height, screening the structure within the existing landscape, minimizing glare and light spillage, and using exterior colors and materials that blend with the surrounding environment, • Limit grading to preserve the existing topography,
• Provide slope and foundation stability, drainage, and erosion control, • Provide adequate parking and emergency access,
• Address Wildland Urban Interface requirements, and
• Restore natural habitats.
Action LU-C.2.a: Hillside Density District. Amend Table 4D, R-1-H (Hillside Density District) Parcels, in the Municipal Code to remove outdated parcel numbers and update parcel-specific densitylimits to align with State law.The density on the remaining hillside parcels shall be no greater than the number ofdwelling units specified in the table.
Policy LU-C.3: Ridge Zone Protection. Prohibit development, including structures, roads, and public facilities within the protected ridge zone, which is 150 horizontal feet in both directions from the lowest elevation of the ridgeline, or 50 feet vertically, whichever is more restrictive, of visually prominent ridgelines, identified on Figure LU-3. Exceptions may be considered on existing legal lots when it is demonstrated that development outside of these areas is not feasible for geologic, soils, or hydrologic reasons, and development would not impact a unique natural habitat. In such cases, visibility of new structures should be minimized by limiting building size and height and integrating the structure within the existing landscape.
Action LU-C.3.a: Conservation and Low Density Development Review. Continue to require design review for new structures and upper-flooradditionsforhillsideor protected ridge zone parcels to minimize visual, environmental, and safety impacts.
Action LU-C.3.b: Hillside and Ridge Zone Development Regulations.
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to minimize the impacts of hillside and protected ridge zone development, including but not limited to:
• Creating opportunities to cluster development and/or transfer of development rights to preserve open space, natural features, and scenic resources, • Limiting grading to preserve natural topography, minimize erosion, and prevent slope failure,
• Regulating building design and scale, including height and massing, to achieve residential development that is compatible with existing hillside neighborhoods, • Minimizing off-site and night sky impacts of outdoor lighting and glare, and • Establishingfiresafetystandards.
Incorporate the protected ridge zone development restrictions in Policy LU-C.3 into the Zoning Code.
Policy LU-C.4: Habitat Continuity and Biodiversity. Provide habitat continuity between open space and the built environment by promoting the use of locally native plants and trees throughout the community.
See the Conservation and Open Space Element for additional policiesand actions relatedtoconservation,hillside development,andopenspace protection. Goal LU-D Strengthen San Anselmo’s unique community fabric by maintaining its human-scaled pedestrian-friendly built environments and public places, and complementing these with attractive and context-sensitive new development.
Policy LU-D.1: Community Character and Sense of Place. Ensure new development enhances San Anselmo’s unique character through context-sensitive, human-scaled design that complements historic patterns and supports high-quality construction.
Policy LU-D.2: Design Excellence and Livability. Require new development to use context-sensitive, human-scaled, and high-quality design that:
• Enhances San Anselmo’s unique character and complements historic development patterns;
• Fosters social interaction and provides access to air, light, natural surroundings, and open space; and
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• Prioritizes habitat value through climate-appropriate landscaping in suburban and urban settings.
Action LU-D.2.a: Development Review. Use objective development standards, the design review process, and the California Environmental Quality Act in the review of proposed development projects to promote high quality design, ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and uses, and minimize environmental impacts and conflictsbetween residential and non-residential uses.
Action LU-D.2.b: Update Regulations. Regularly evaluate and update development standards to ensure that new development is compatible with the natural surroundings and built environment of the immediate neighborhood.
Policy LU-D.3: Community Gathering Places. Promote and integrate well-designed public gathering places throughout the town to strengthen community connections and enhance the built environment’s vitality.
Action LU-D.3.a: Gathering Place Design. Emphasize the design and physical function of commercial districts as community gathering places. Where feasible, require public plans and projects to include community services, public space, and amenities that create a strong sense of place and opportunities to congregate.
Action LU-D.3.b: Outdoor Dining and Gathering Areas. Encourage physical design and layout that supports outdoor dining, walkability, and a cohesive human-scaled streetscape.
Action LU-D.3.c: Pilot Urbanism Projects. Test small-scale, temporary placemaking projects (e.g., parklets, pop-up plazas) to evaluate possible long-term public improvements that foster community gathering.
Policy LU-D.4: Downtown. Maintain and enhance downtown as a pedestrian-friendly center for community life, with a dynamic mix of commercial and cultural destinations, businesses and housing, and attractive amenities.
Action LU-D.4.a: Pedestrian-Friendly Building Frontage. Encourage ground-floor businesses and building designs along San Anselmo Avenue (between Tamalpais and Bolinas Avenues) that actively engage pedestrians through frequent entrances, ample windows providing views into the businesses, and thoughtful façade design.
Action LU-D.4.b: Pedestrian-Friendly Connections. Strengthen pedestrian connections that extend from downtown to other local destinations, especially to Creek Park and across Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Highlight and enhance downtown’s paseos and bridges through signage, lighting, and other improvements. 42 320
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Action LU-D.4.c: Public Spaces and Programming. Provide lively public spaces for programming with cultural activities and events, such as Live on the Avenue.
Action LU-D.4.d: San Anselmo Avenue Master Plan. Develop a master plan for San Anselmo Avenue between San Rafael and Bolinas Avenues to address land use, circulation, parking, economic viability, design, walkability, and other area-specific considerations holistically. The plan should include strategies for public space enhancements,façadeimprovements,streetscapebeautification andhabitat restoration, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, parking solutions, and programs that support businesses.
Policy LU-D.5: Commercial Corridors. Enhance San Anselmo’s commercial corridors alongSirFrancisDrakeBoulevard and Red Hill/Greenfield Avenuesas shown in Figure LU-4 to become vibrant, mixed-use corridors with more housing and economic vitality. Design corridor improvements to address unique land use and circulation conditions and the surrounding context.
Action LU-D.5.a:Greenfield Avenue and SirFrancis Drake Boulevard (South).For development along SirFrancis Drake Boulevard (south ofthe Hub) and along Greenfield Avenue (east of the Hub) as shown in Figure LU-4, update use and development standards to:
• Encourage mixed-use development where housing can be above or behind commercial or other public-serving uses;
• Encourage pedestrian-friendly ground-floorcommercial design where storefronts face the sidewalk, canopies and awnings provide shade and support business identity, signage is oriented to pedestrians, and visibility between the sidewalk and building interiors visually connects pedestrians to businesses; and • Adjust standards that may limit development feasibility on shallow and hillside lots to allow zero front setback and encourage generous windows and frequent entrances on ground-floorfacades.
Action LU-D.5.b: Red Hill Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (North). Along Red Hill Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (north of the Hub) as shown in Figure LU-4, update use and development standards to:
• Require landscaped building setbacks; and
• Allow uses that have community support but are not currently allowed in the C-L District, such as restaurants and entertainment uses.
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Drake Boulevard as shown in Figure LU-4 by working proactively with property owners and potential developers to support both housing development and the continuation of existing community-serving commercial uses along this important gateway to downtown.
Action LU-D.5.d:Streetscape Designand Beautification.Plan and fund streetscape improvements along the town’s commercial corridors to make them safer, more attractive, and accessible. These upgrades and plans may include:
• Developing a streetscape master plan for Greenfield Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (North) to guide future improvements in the public right-of-way; • Updating sidewalks and adding pedestrian-friendly lighting, seating, and landscaping to create welcoming public spaces;
• Improving pedestrian crossings on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, including the Hub intersection, with elements such as shorter pedestrian crossing distances and traffic-calming features;
• Adding landscape strips and street trees between sidewalks and traffic lanes along Red Hill Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (North) where feasible; • Planting street trees along sidewalks on Greenfield Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (South);
• Installing pedestrian and transit infrastructure improvements, such as wider sidewalks,landscaping,seating,and traffic-calming elements, in new development and redevelopment along Center Boulevard near the Hub intersection;
• Expanding and upgrading bicycle facilities and bicycle-friendly infrastructure; • Identifying funding sources to make these streetscape improvements possible; and
• Prioritizing native plants in municipal plantings to promote biodiversity.
Policy LU-D.6: Gateways and Wayfinding.Enhance San Anselmo’s sense of place and easeof navigation within itwith gatewayfeaturesand wayfinding. Action LU-D.6.a: Gateways Location and Design. Create attractive gateways at welltraveled entry points into San Anselmo, including the entry points along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Center Boulevard, and Red Hill Avenue, through landscaping, signage, lighting, and other outdoor design features.
Action LU-D.6.b: Wayfinding.Maintain and update,asnecessary,wayfindingsignage to direct motorists tothe downtown and consider expansion of wayfinding signage to 44 322
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include other commercial districts.
Policy LU-D.7: Low-Impact Design. Encourage the use of low-impact design features and practices that minimize the environmental impacts of new development and public infrastructure, including features that minimize stormwater runoff,conserve energy and water, create pollinator and wildlife habitat, promote groundwater recharge, and avoid urban heatisland effects.
Policy LU-D.8: Age- and Disability-Friendly Communities. Encourage development patterns, infrastructure, transportation options, and community design that support the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities, fostering accessibility, independence, and engagement in community life.
Action LU-D.8.a: Accessibility Standards for Public Spaces. Ensure public spaces, including parks, plazas, and community facilities, meet or exceed ADA standards for accessibility. When feasible, incorporate features such as wheelchair-accessible paths, seating areas with shade, audible crosswalk signals, and clear signage to enhance usability for people of all abilities.
Action LU-D.8.b: Age-Friendly Land Use Planning. Collaborate with public agencies and local stakeholders to assess and incorporate age- and disability-friendly considerations, including access to services and proximity to transit, into land use decisions.
Action LU-D.8.c: Incentives for Universal Design. Offer incentives, such as reduced permit fees or expedited processing, for new developments that incorporate universal design principles.
See the Economic DevelopmentElementandthe Parks,Recreation,andPublic Facilities Element for additional policies and actions related to Town branding and wayfinding,commercialdistricts,thedowntown,communitygatheringplaces,and agefriendly living.
Goal LU-E Preserve, protect, and enhance elements of the town’s history to connect San Anselmo with the past.
Policy LU-E.1: Historic Preservation. Endeavor to protect from demolition or destruction or major alteration any building, feature, or site of local, State, or federal historic value.
Action LU-E.1.a: Historic Context Statement. Prepare a historic context statement to better understand the cultural and historical themes and patterns that shaped the town 45 323
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over time.
Action LU-E.1.b: Historic Survey and Inventory. Prepare a historic survey and maintain an inventory of potential sites and structures of architectural, historic, archeological,andculturalsignificance.Considerlistingthemostsignificant structures or sites on the California Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places or adopting a local historic register.
Action LU-E.1.c: Historic Preservation Ordinance. Develop and adopt a historic preservation ordinance and program to protect historic resources and culturally important areas.
Action LU-E.1.d: Historic District Formation. Consider the establishment of a historic district(s). Uponestablishment, apply to bea Certified Local Government in order to be eligible for grant funding related tohistoric preservation efforts. Policy LU-E.2: Preservation Organizations. Support the efforts of the San Anselmo Historical Commission and Historical Society to preserve and document the town’s historical heritage and promote historical awareness and appreciation among residents.
Goal LU-F Maintain and enhance residential neighborhoods by supporting development design that is pedestrian-friendly and integrates with the immediate neighborhood and natural surroundings.
Policy LU-F.1: Neighborhood Livability. Foster vibrant, safe, and well-connected neighborhoods that offer a high quality of life for residents, with access to essential services, parks, and recreational spaces.
Action LU-F.1.a New Single-Family Development. Require new single-family residential development, including rehabilitation and expansion projects, to maintain and enhance neighborhood visual and architectural design through context-sensitive building scale and materials, privacy, and architectural style.
Action LU-F.1.b New Multifamily Development. Require new multifamily development, including rehabilitation and expansion projects, to enhance neighborhood visual and architectural style through context-sensitive building and human-scale elements and details, amenities, open spaces, and high-quality materials. Avoid monotonous structures through variation of building heights and exterior wall and roof articulation.
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expand pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are shaded, safe, and foster neighborhood connectivity.
See the SafetyElement,Sustainability, Climate Change, andResiliencyElement, the Circulation Element and the Housing Element for additional policies and actions related to sustainableandresilientdevelopment,hazard mitigation in development, transportation,and housing.
Goal LU-G: Artistic and Cultural Expression. Integrate public art that enhances the cultural life of the community.
Policy LU-G.1: Cultural Placemaking. Promote arts-driven and culturally centered placemakingeffortsby supporting public art, multicultural events, and community spaces that celebrate the diverse identities and histories of the San Anselmo population.
Action LU-G.1.a: Public Art Installations. Consider establishing a rotating or permanent public art program to highlight local artists.
Action LU-G.1.b: Art with Development. Encourage the installation of public art in conjunction with new public and private development and major rehabilitation or major expansion of existing development.
See the Economic DevelopmentElementandthe Parks,Recreation,andPublic Facilities Element for additional policies and actions related to communitygatherings andevents.
GOVERNANCE AND INCLUSION
Goal LU-H Facilitate the authentic, equitable, and inclusive participation of all residents in local government and decision-making.
Policy LU-H.1:EffectiveGovernance.Practiceresponsiveand effectivegovernance through a planning, budgeting, and execution process that is transparent, easy to understand, predictable, and timely for the public.
Action LU-H.1.a: Community Planning and Budget Transparency Dashboard.
Develop and maintain an online dashboard or interactive tool that tracks the status of planning initiatives, budgeting decisions, and development projects. Ensure information is presented in clear, accessible language and provide regular updates through public meetings, newsletters, and social media to enhance transparency and community trust.
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Action LU-H.1.b: Technology in Governance. Continue to explore and implement innovative technologies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness ofTown services, enhance public safety, support local businesses, and foster community engagement.
Action LU-H.1.c: Accessible and Inclusive Communications. Provide information about Town services, programs, resources, and decision-making in multiple languages and accessible formats, using digital platforms, social media, email newsletters, and in-person outreach to effectively reach all residents. Policy LU-H.2: Fiscal Sustainability. EnsuretheTown organizationisfinanciallyand operationally sustainable.
Action LU-H.2.a: Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Prepare an annual budget and capital improvement program that align with the General Plan.
Policy LU-H.3: Customer Service. Continuously improve the quality and responsiveness of Town services to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, customer service, and positive outcomes for employees, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.
Action LU-H.3.a: Community Feedback. Regularly solicit feedback from service users and evaluate Town service performance using measurable metrics. Ensure performance data are publicly available.
Policy LU-H.4: Community Participation. Encourage and support inclusive public participation and respectfuldialogue,valuingdifferingopinions,in thedevelopmentand review of policies, new projects, and all Town activities. Ensure that Town communications are accessible to everyone, including individuals with special needs.
Policy LU-H.5: Boards, Commissions and Committees. Promote inclusive, equitable, active, and informed participationin governancethrough appointmentstoofficialboards, commissions, and committees.
Action LU-H.5.a: Action Plans. Review and oversee the annual action plans of all boards, commissions, and committees, subject to Town Council approval.
Policy LU-H.6: Youth in Government. Support and encourage youth and young adult involvement in government, especially on relevant issues such as climate change, education, transportation, recreation, and youth services.
Policy LU-H.7: Leadership in Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Establish the town as a regional leader in the incorporation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices into local decision-making and hiring processes as consistent with federal 48 326
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and State law. Commit to efforts to increase the diversity of the San Anselmo community on boards, commissions, and committees and among Town employees.
Action LU-H.7a: Training and Education. Provide education and training on inclusion, equity, diversity, and belonging for San Anselmo staff, boards, commissions, committees, and other civic bodies to the extent consistent with federal and State law.
Policy LU-H.98: Inter-Agency Collaboration. Continue to collaborate with surrounding jurisdictions and special districts regarding regional issues such as population growth, watersupply,trafficcongestion,climatechangeand sustainability,transportation,the provision of infrastructure and services, economic growth, and natural hazards.
Policy LU-H.9: General Plan Implementation. Maintain consistentand effective implementation of the General Plan through regular review, update, and coordination of Town land use regulations, policies, and programs.
Action LU-H.9.a: Municipal Code Consistency. Revise the Zoning Map and Municipal Code to ensure consistency between the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other land use regulations and to reflect the goals, policies, densities, intensities, and land use designations of the General Plan.
Action LU-H.9.b: General Plan Updates. Update the General Plan as necessary to assurecompliancewith Statelaw and toreflectchangingTownneedsand priorities. Action LU-H.9.c: Annual Review of Implementation Actions. Annually review the implementation of General Plan actions, updating the prioritization of actions based on relevance,availabilityof funding,and staffinglevels.Providepublicaccessto implementation status, annual reviews, and related resources through a dedicated General Plan Implementation webpage to support transparency and ongoing public engagement.
Action LU-H.9.d: Five-Year General Plan Status Review.
Every five years, prepare and present to the Town Council a General Plan Status Report evaluating progress toward key goals and the continued relevance of General Plan policies. The report shall identify changes in state law, community conditions, hazards/climate considerations, infrastructure and service capacity, and implementation progress, and shall recommend whether targeted amendments or a focused update work program is warranted, consistent with available funding and staffing.
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Sustainability,ClimateChange,and ResiliencyElementfor additional policies and actions related to diversity,equity,inclusion,belonging,customerservice,performance data, and community engagement.
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3. Open Space and Conservation
San Anselmo’s natural environment is central to the community’s identity; residents value the open hillsides, creeks, and habitats that shape the town’s unique sense of place. The Town is committed to expanding and safeguarding open space, ecological resources, and vital wildlife corridors as climate change intensifies the need for resilient landscapes and protected natural areas.
3.1 PURPOSE OF THE ELEMENT
The Open Space and Conservation Element establishes a framework for guiding future decisions about how San Anselmo will protect, maintain, and enhance its natural and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.
Natural resources include open spaces, habitat, wildlife, plants and trees, air, water, and other resources that occur naturally in the environment. These natural resources provide essentialbenefitssuch asbiodiversity, flood risk reduction, protectionfrom hazardous conditions, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Cultural resources consist of buildings, sites, structures, or objects that may have archeological, cultural, or tribal significance.
The Town recognizes that development of open space lands can degrade its natural resources and diminish the many benefits theyprovide. Therefore, the Town seeks to discourage the conversion of open space land to urban uses and to expand the range of protected open space.
The Open Space and Conservation Element includes the following sections:
3.2 Open Space. Identifiesopen spaceareasin San Anselmo.
3.3 Natural Communities and Ecological Resources. Describes the natural habitats in San Anselmo, including grasslands, woodlands, and developed lands, and the wildlife and plants that occur in the San Anselmo vicinity.
3.4 Watersheds and Waterways. Provides an overview of San Anselmo’s watershed and creeks.
3.5 Water Quality. Describes pollutants impacting streams and measures to protect water quality for wildlife and natural habitats.
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3.6 Air Quality. Describes air quality and pollutants in the San Anselmo area.
3.7 Cultural Resources. Provides an overview of human presence in the San Anselmo area and describes archaeological and cultural resources.
3.8 Navigating Towards 2045. Discussed how environmental, social, and technological changes may impact how the Town plans for and manages open space and natural resources in the future.
3.9 Goals, Policies, and Actions. Identifies goals, policies, and actionsto protect and conserve natural and cultural resources.
3.2 OPEN SPACE
Open space and preservation of the natural environment are definingand highlyvalued characteristics of San Anselmo. A variety of open space areas, ranging in type, size, and function, are located throughout the planning area. These areas serve multiple purposes, including the protection of natural resources, the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities, and the preservation of Native American cultural sites. Open spaces also contribute to public health and safety by reducing flood risks, providing protection from hazardous areas, and supporting the town’s resilience to climate change.
The Town of San Anselmo has a long-standing history of community-based efforts to preserve open space. In 1981, the Town established the Open Space Committee to help implement the goals and objectives of the General Plan. The results ofthese efforts are reflected in Figure OSC-1. In addition to planning and advocating for the protection of open space, the Committee supports fundraising efforts and, through 2025,has contributed to nine open space land acquisitions.
The Open Space Committee has also supported the creation of recreational resources, including the Red Hill Trail and the Memorial Ridge Trail, andcontinues to assist with efforts to restore and enhance the ecological health of the Town’s open spaces. Public outreach through events, publications, and a dedicated website helps keep the community informed about open space resources and ongoing projects.
The planning area consists of 1,240 acres of protected and publicly owned open space land as shown in Table OSC-1 and Figure OSC-1. Of this total, nearly 125 acres are owned and managed by the Town, while the remaining open space areas within the unincorporated planning area are owned and managed by the Marin County Open Space District.
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Table OSC-1: Public Open Space in the Planning Area
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Frederick Faude Park 15.0
Halperin Park 3.9
Hawthorne Hills Open Space* 32.9
Kite Hill 0.5
Oak Park 0.9
Red Hill Open Space 9.0
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard- Butterfield Road Landscape 0.2 Sorich Ranch Park 61.3
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Bald Hill Open Space Preserve* 32.6
Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Divide Open Space Preserve 1,082.9 Subtotal 1,115.5
Total 1,240
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3.3 NATURAL COMMUNITIES AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Although most land within the San Anselmo town limits is developed with urban land uses, theplanningarea includessignificantareasof naturallandscape,asshown in FigureOSC2. The hillside and open space surrounding the community are characterized primarily by annual grasslands and coastal oak woodlands, which support a variety of native plant and wildlife species.
Vegetation in the planning area provides habitat for both common and special-status wildlife. Commonly observed wildlife species include California ground squirrel, California vole, black-tailed deer, coyote, raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, gray fox, bobcat, redtailed hawk, great horned owl, turkey vultures, gopher snake, garter snake, and western fence lizard, as well as several bat species and numerous native insect species. Mountain lions are occasionally sighted in the hills, and steelhead trout use San Anselmo Creek, which also historically supports coho salmon.
Locally common and abundant wildlife species are integral components of the ecosystem.
As habitat areas become more fragmented by urban development, many species have adapted to using ornamental vegetation for cover, foraging, dispersal, and nesting.
Maintaining wildlife movement corridors, which connect otherwise isolated habitat areas, is essential to the survival of many species. In San Anselmo, riparian habitat, streams, and foothill access routes function as key wildlife movement corridors. Section 3.9 supports the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat and connectivity. 55 333
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Special Status Species
Special-status species are plant and animal species recognized for their rarity or vulnerability to habitat loss or population decline. These species areidentified and protected under federal, State,and regionalprogramsbased onscientificand policy determinations of their status. The California Natural Diversity Database identifies 20 plant and 16 animal special status species within two miles of the San Anselmo planning area.
Under the Federal Endangered Species Act, endangered species are those in danger of extinctionthroughout all or a significant portion of their range, while threatened species are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. Federal laws also protect migratory birds, including their nests and eggs, as well as bald and golden eagles.
The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) provides additional protections for species that have special ecological, educational, historical, recreational, aesthetic, economic, and scientific value to the people of thestate. Under CESA, species may be designated as endangered, threatened, or rare. The rare classification applies to native plant speciesthat are not currently threatened with extinction but are found in such small numbers that they may become endangered if their environment deteriorates.
Threatened and endangered animal species known or suspected within two miles of the San Anselmo planning area include the salt-marsh harvest mouse, coho salmon, tidewater goby, California black rail, California Ridgway’s rail, California spotted owl, western bumble bee, and northwestern pond turtle. Threatened and endangered plant species include the Marin western flax, Santa Cruz tarplant, white-rayed pentachaeta, two-fork clover, and North Coast semaphore grass.
A complete list of all special status species known or potentially occurring within the San Anselmo area is provided in the General Plan Existing Conditions Report. Policies and actions in Section 3.9 further guide the conservation and protection of special status species and their associated habitats.
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TheCaliforniaRidgway’srailisan endangered speciesfound in saltwaterand brackish marshes.
The western bumble bee is a candidate for listing as an endangered species by the State of California.
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3.4 WATERSHEDS AND WATERWAYS
A watershed is an area that drains rainfallandrunoffto a common watercourse or body of water. Watersheds serve an important biological function, often supporting an abundance of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife including special-status species and anadromous and native local fisheries.Watersheds also provide fresh water for domestic and enjoyment of natural resources.
San Anselmo is located within the Larkspur-Corte Madera Creek-Frontal San Francisco Bay Estuaries watershed as shown in Figure OSC-3. The Town’s primary creeks are San Anselmo Creek and Sleepy Hollow Creek, which joins San Anselmo Creek near Saunders Avenue. The creeks collect water from upstream tributaries in Fairfax and Sleepy Hollow, draining the surrounding foothills of Mt. Tamalpais. San Anselmo Creek flows through downtown and joins Ross Creek in Ross to form Corte Madera Creek, ultimately reaching San FranciscoBay. Winter storms can push creek levels up quickly, while summer flows are low.
As San Anselmo and the Ross Valley developed, portions of the creek corridor were straightened, channelized, and confined by bridges, culverts, and nearby structures. These modificationshavenarrowed riparian zones,limited naturalfloodplain functions,impeded fish passage, and reduced the overall ecological health ofthe creek system. Despite these alternations, San Anselmo’s creeks are valuable physical, aesthetic, recreational, and ecological assets. They define much of thetown’s natural character and offer opportunities for habitat restoration, flood risk reduction, andcommunity enjoyment. Policies and actions contained in this General Plan seek to protect and enhance the town’s waterways by improving surface water quality, supporting biodiversity and habitat connectivity, minimizing streambank erosion, preventing downstream sedimentation, and reducingfloodrisks.
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3.5 WATER QUALITY
Water quality is an important environmental resource that directlyaffects both wildlife and habitat health. In San Anselmo, stormwater runofffrom streets, parking lots, and rooftops can carry pollutants, such as oil, metals, and debris, into local creeks and, ultimately, into the San Francisco Bay. These pollutants degrade aquatic ecosystems, harm wildlife, and impair the function of flood controlfacilities.
When rainfall occurs on paved or impervious surfaces, it generates significantly more runoffthan on vegetated ground. Thisincreased runoffmovesrapidlyintocreeks and wetlands, contributing to flooding, streambank erosion, and the loss of riparian habitat essential to aquatic and terrestrial species. Similarly, excessive or poorly managed grading and vegetation removal can accelerate erosion, resulting in sedimentation of creeks and wetlands. Over time, sediment buildup reduceschannelcapacity,affectsaquatic habitats, and diminishes the effectiveness offloodcontrolinfrastructure.
Implementing stormwater management practices helps reduce runoff volume, slow water flow,and remove pollutants before they reach natural waterways. These techniques aim to restore or replicate the natural hydrologic functions that existed prior to land development by allowing water to infiltrate and filter throughsoil and vegetation. Examples include integratingpermeablepaving,vegetated swales,rain gardens,and biofiltration systems into site design. Such features enable soils and plants to naturallyfilterorbiodegrade contaminantsthat would otherwise flow into streams, wetlands, and the Bay. Policies and actions in Section 3.9 promote the protection of water quality throughout San Anselmo by minimizing pollutants in stormwater, improving watershed health, and requiring the use of effective stormwater management practices innew development and redevelopment projects.
3.6 AIR QUALITY
San Anselmo generally experiences good air quality, due largely to the prevailing westerly flow that brings clean marine air from thePacific Ocean. There are few pollution sources to the west, and San Anselmo benefitsfrom frequent atmospheric ventilation. However, episodes of degraded air quality can occur in late fall and winter when high pressure over the interior West, known as the Great Basin High, produce extended periods of light winds and temperature inversions. These conditions trap pollutants near the ground, reducing atmospheric mixing and allowing fine particulates to accumulate. In recent years, wildfire smoke from around the region has alsocontributed to temporary but significant declines in air quality, particularly during the dry months.
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San Anselmo is located within the Bay Area Air District (BAAD), which is responsible for ensuring that national and State air quality standards are met throughout the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin. BAAD regulates stationary sources of air pollutant sources, issues permits, monitors ambient air quality, and adopts and enforces rules to reduce emissions from industrial and commercial activities.
Areas that meet air quality standards are considered to have attained those standards, while areas that exceed them are designated as nonattainment areas. The Bay Area does not currently meet the federal or State standards for ozone(O₃) and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). BAAD’s 2017 Clean Air Plan Spare the Air, Cool theClimateoutlines regionwide control measures aimed at reducing ozone precursors, particulate matter, air toxics, and greenhouse gas emissions. Although regional air quality has improved substantially in recent decades, resulting in measurable public health benefits, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remains the most significant air quality related health concern in the Bay Area, with some communities experiencing disproportionate impacts.
The nearest air quality monitoring station in San Anselmo is located in downtown San Rafael, the only station in Marin County. Monitoring data from 2020-2022 show that particulate matter standards were exceeded several times during that period. The federal standard for respirable particulate matter (PM10) was exceeded six times, and the federal standard for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was exceeded nine times. The primary sources of these pollutants include wood smoke and vehicle emissions, with concentrations typically peaking during cold, stagnant winter evenings when temperature inversions inhibit the dispersal of pollutants.
Policies and actions in Section 3.9 aim to reduce emissions, improve local and regional air quality, and protect public health by supporting cleaner transportation modes, energy efficiency,and sustainableland usepractices.
3.7 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Humans are believed to have inhabited southern Marin County for the past 13,000 years.
According to U.S. Department of Interior,the Coast Miwok people first settled the Tomales Bay area between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago.3 The Coast Miwok occupied what is now Marin County and part of Sonoma County, extending north to the vicinity of Sebastopol.
Other indigenous groups, including the Southern Popo people, also inhabited Marin before colonization.
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Native villages were strategically located near seasonal food resources, allowing tribal members to move among coastal areas, marshes, and interior valleys to take advantage of the most abundant suppliesof fish,shellfish,game,and plantsthroughouttheyear.These movements reflected adeep understanding of local ecosystems and asustainable relationship with the land.
The arrival of the Spanish colonizers and the establishment of missions in the late 18th century brought devastating changes to the Coast Miwok’s ancestral lands and way of life.
Many Indigenous people were forcibly relocated to mission communities, where they were exposed to new diseases and denied access to traditional territories and cultural practices.
By the end of the Spanish occupation, the Coast Miwok population had declined from approximately 3,000 individuals to between 300 and 500 members, marking a profound loss of life, culture, and autonomy.
Tribal cultural resources aredefined assites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects that hold cultural, spiritual, or historical significance toCalifornia Native American Tribes. Such resources may include places of habitation, ceremonial areas, or other locations of importance where the land itself carries cultural meaning.
Within the San Anselmo planning area, three prehistoric sites have been identified that reflect the region’s longhistory of Native settlement and cultural continuity. Policies and actions in Section 3.9 guide the protection, recognition, and respectful treatment of tribal cultural resources in coordination with California Native American Tribes and consistent with State law.
3.8 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
Looking toward 2045, environmental, social, and technological changes will increasingly influencehow theTownof SanAnselmoplansforandmanagesitsopen spaceand natural resources. Climatechange is expected to intensify flood risk, drought, wildfire potential, and habitat stress, requiring a greater emphasis on protecting riparian corridors, enhancing watershed function, preserving climate-resilient habitats, and supporting species adaptation through habitat connectivity and restoration. Social changes, including population growth, aging, and increased demand for access to nature, may place additional pressure on open spaces while also elevating their importance for public health, education, and cultural connection. At the same time, advances in environmental monitoring, mapping, and data analysis can improve the Town’s ability to track ecosystem health, identify vulnerable resources, and target conservation and restoration efforts more effectively. Together, these trends underscorethe need for adaptive, science-informed planning that balances resource protection with appropriate public access, strengthens partnerships, and ensures that San Anselmo’s open spaces, natural communities, and 64 342
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cultural resources continue to provide ecological, cultural, and climate resilience benefits for future generations.
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3.9 GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
OPEN SPACE
Goal OSC-A Protect, preserve, and enhance the town’s ridge zones, hillsides, and undeveloped open space for its scenic beauty, natural habitat, hazard mitigation, climatechangeresilience, andrecreational benefits.
PROTECTION
Policy OSC-A.1: Open Space Land Use. Protect lands designated as Open Space on the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) for environmental protection, resource management, hazard reduction, passive recreation, and climate resilience.
Policy OSC-A.2: New Development. Ensure that new development respects the ecological,visual,and safetybenefitsof ridgezones,hillsides,andothernaturalareas. Action OSC-A.2.a: Online Maps. Use online mapping tools to identify the ridge zones, hillsides, and other natural areas and ensure this information is readily available to the public.
SeetheLand Useand CommunityDesign Elementforadditionalpoliciesand actions related to open space and ridge zone protection.
ACQUISITION
Policy OSC-A.3: Expand Open Space Network. Pursue opportunities to expand the Town’s open space network to create wildlife corridors, protect critical habitat, prevent sprawl, separate developed areas, and enhance passive recreation opportunities.
Action OSC-A.3.a: Priority Properties for Protection. Support the acquisition and preservation ofopen spaceareasunderprivateownership identified in FigureOSC-1.
Action OSC-A.3.b: New Development Review. Through the development review process, consider opportunities to permanently preserve areas as open space and to obtain public access easements to connect to existing trails as shown on the adopted Open Space and Conservation Map (Figure OSC-1).
Action OSC-A.3.c: Permanent Protection and Stewardship. Permanently protect open space areas through tools such as purchase, dedication, conservation or access easements, or other instruments acceptable to the Town. When evaluating dedication of open space, prioritize parcels contiguous to existing public open space and consider 66 344
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long-term maintenance responsibilities. For privately-owned open space, ensure longterm stewardship that conserves natural resources, reduces hazards, and restricts incompatible structures or vegetation.
Action OSC-A.3.d: Partnerships for Open Space Acquisition. Work with the Open Space Committee, public agencies, and non-profit organizations to identify, acquire, lease, or otherwise protect parcels that support a connected open space network within and adjacent to the Planning Area.
Policy OSC-A.4: Open Space Greenbelts. Create open space greenbelts which serve as natural connections between the town and adjacent communities.
ACCESS TO OPEN SPACE
Policy OSC-A.5: Public Access and Open Space. Encourage equitable and environmentally responsible public access to open space through trail easements, connections between neighborhoods, and preservation of sensitive habitats or areas subject to slope failure or flooding.
Action OSC-A.5.a: Trail Easements & Connections. Seek opportunities through development review and partnerships to secure trail easements and create trail connections linking neighborhoods, communities, and existing public trails.
Policy OSC-A.6: Trail and Stairs, Lanes, and Trails Network. Expand and improve the Town’s trails and Stairs, Lanes, and Trails (SLT) network to support non-vehicular access, recreation, and emergency evacuation.
Action OSC-A.6.b: Stairs, Lanes, and Trails Program. Regularly review and update the SLTs Program to guide maintenance, upgrades, mapping, and funding for stairs, lanes, and trails.
Policy OSC-A.7: Trail Connections. Encourage trail connections that allow for nonvehicular access between neighborhoods and communities.
Action OSC-A.7.a: Countywide Trails Plan. Work with Marin County and other agencies to maintain and expand trails in accordance with the Countywide Trails Plan. See the Parks, Recreation, andPublic FacilitiesElementforadditional policiesand actions related to recreation.
STEWARDSHIP
Policy OSC-A.9: Open Space Stewardship. Maintain and manage public open space landstoreducenaturalhazardsand wildfirerisks,supportrecreationalopportunities, 67 345
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maximize ecological value and biodiversity, support climate resilience, and preserve aesthetics.
Action OSC-A.9.a: Tree Protection in Open Space. Update Town procedures guiding the protection and management of trees in public open space to incorporate best practices for tree health, hazards, native biodiversity, and environmental stewardship.
Action OSC-A.9.b: Conservation and Open Space Stewardship Plan. Prepare a conservation and open spacestewardship plan −withcollaborationfromtheRoss Valley Fire Department, Marin County Parks and Open Space District,Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and environmental organizations and engagement with the public − to address maintenance priorities, habitat restoration and rewilding opportunities, hazard reduction, passive recreation and education opportunities, and potential funding sources.
Action OSC-A.9.c: Open Space Funding. Explore funding mechanisms, including an impact fee, to support the creation of the open space stewardship plan and the purchase and ongoing maintenance of open space in San Anselmo.
Action OSC-A.9.d: Community Involvement. Host and encourage community and areawide meetings, exhibits, and events to raise community awareness and funding for open space acquisition, maintenance, stewardship, and restoration.
Action OSC-A.9.e: Tribal Partnership and Acknowledgement. Collaborate with Native American Tribes on stewardship, native plantings, habitat restoration, and interpretive signage that acknowledges Indigenous history and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
See the SafetyElementforadditional policiesandactionsrelatedtovegetation management.
CONSERVATION
Goal OSC-B Protect and improve the quality of the natural environment through collaborative conservation, restoration, management, regenerative practices, and pollution reduction and control.
WILDLIFE AND HABITAT PROTECTION
Policy OSC-B.1: Habitat Preservation. Preserve and enhance wildlife and plant communities in open spaces, riparian corridors, and other biologically sensitive areas to the greatest extent possible.
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Policy OSC-B.2: Wildlife Corridors. Preserve and protect areas that function as wildlife corridors, particularly those areas that provide connections and mobility between larger natural areas.
Action OSC-B.2.a: Wildlife Corridor Analysis and Development Review. Conduct a wildlife corridor identification and analysis in collaboration with relevant agencies to implement AB 1889. Require development projects on vacant or connected sites to assess potential impacts on wildlife movement and incorporate feasible measures to maintain habitat connectivity.
Action OSC-B.2.b: Rewilding Campaign. Explore the feasibility of a “Rewild San Anselmo” campaign to encourage ecological restoration on private and public lands.
This effort may includedeveloping public resources like planting guides and design templates, organizing volunteer habitat restoration days, and partnerships with schools.
Action OSC-B.2.c: Wildlife Fencing. Adopt wildlife-friendly fencing guidelines to minimize habitat fragmentation, especially near creeks and the Wildland-Urban Interface.
Policy OSC-B.3: Special Status Species. Conserve and protect special status plants and animals and their associated habitats, including those listed by the State or federal agencies as threatened and/or endangered, those considered to be candidate species for listing, and other species that have been assigned special status by the California Native Plant Society and the California Fish and Game Code. Avoidance of impacts, accompanied by habitat restoration, is the preferred approach to conservation, but mitigation strategies shall be considered when avoidance is not possible.
Action OSC-B.3.a: Biological Surveys. Require surveys of sites, including buffer areas potentially affected byproposed projects, with potentially suitable habitat for special status species, including creek corridors, to determine the presence or absence of special status species, critical habitat, and riparian habitat to be prepared by a qualified biologist priorto development and other management approvals. Require projects to implement measures to avoid or minimize harm to special status species, critical habitat, and riparian to a less than significant level. Consult with resource agencies as required by federal and State regulations.
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construction surveys by a qualified biologist prior to any disturbance. If nests are found, the project shall implement appropriate avoidance measures, such as fenced buffer areas or staged tree removal periods.
STREAMS AND RIPARIAN CORRIDORS
Policy OSC-B.4: Creek Protection. Protectand conservecreeksforriparian habitat,fish and wildlife movement, biodiversity, groundwater recharge, and stormwater conveyance.
Action OSC-B.4.a: Agency Consultation. Refer proposals for grading, filling, or construction that would alter a watercourse shown on Figure OSC-3 to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Marin County Flood Control District, and other regulatory agencies for consultation.
Action OSC-B.4.b: Creek Setbacks. Continue to require development to comply with the creek setback standards in the Town’s Watercourse regulations.
Policy OSC-B.5: Creek Enhancement. Require creek enhancement and riparian habitat restoration for construction projects adjacent to creeks and drainageways to reduce erosion, maintain storm flows, improve waterquality, improve habitat value, and preserve natural shade, whenever possible.
Policy OSC-B.6: Water Quality. Minimize pollutants in stormwater runoff including discharge of soil sediments.
Action OSC-B.6.a: Watershed Management. Ensure that new development complies with the requirements of the federal and state Clean Water Acts, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and the Town’s Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention regulations.
Action OSC-B.6.b: Low-Impact Design Measures. Require the incorporation of LowImpact Design (LID) measures and other site design elements that slow stormwater flows, promote groundwater recharge, and filter out pollutants. Policy OSC-B.7: Creek Education and Awareness. Increase awareness and appreciation of San Anselmo’screeksand theirrolein sustainingfish andwildlifeand providingflood protection.
Action OSC-B.7.a: Creek Signage and Education. Develop signage and education displays describing native habitat, history, and restoration efforts. Partner with local schools, conservation and environmental groups, and others to increase awareness of the town’s creeks.
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See the SafetyElementforadditional policiesandactionsrelatedtocreekpreservation andmaintenance andfloodmanagement.
TREES
Policy OSC-B.8: Tree Protection. Continue to maintain and preserve protected and heritage trees as defined in the Municipal Code to preserve thenaturaland cultural characteristics of the town.
AIR QUALITY
Policy OSC-B.9: Pollution Prevention. Prevent or minimize the emission of air pollutants in compliance with State and federal air quality standards.
Action OSC-B.9.a: Air Quality Standards and Project Review. Implement the Bay Area Air District’s Clean Air Plan, rules, and best practices in reviewing construction, development, and commercial operations, including evaluation of toxic air contaminants, odors, and criteria pollutants.
Action OSC-B.9.b: Particulate Emissions. Reduce emissions of particulate matter from construction sites, roads, parking lots, and other sources by requiring development and construction projects to implement best management practices.
Action OSC-B.9.c: Idling Prevention. Adopt an ordinance that matches or is more stringent than the State’s maximum idling law, and coordinate with CARB, BAAD, and law enforcement to achieve compliance.
SeetheLand Useand CommunityDesign Element,Circulation Element,and Sustainability,ClimateChange,and ResiliencyElementforadditionalpoliciesand actions related to air quality, transportation and equipment emissions,carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Goal OSC-C Honor and protect San Anselmo’s Native American heritage.
Policy OSC-C.1: Protection of Archeological Resources. Protect significant archaeological, tribal cultural, and paleontological resources.
Action OSC-C.1.a: Development Review. Require that projects proposed for sites that have the possibility of containing cultural and tribal cultural resources and resulting in-ground disturbancebeevaluated bya qualified archaeologistpriorto project approval and require such projects to implement mitigation strategies to reduce or avoid impacts to anyidentified or inadvertently discovered cultural resources. 71 349
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Continue to refer development proposals to the Northwest Information Center of the California Archeological Inventory, Native American Heritage Commission, and local Native American Tribesfor review and recommendations regarding supplemental field investigation.
Action OSC-C.1.b: Tribal Consultation. Consult with Native American Tribes, as required by Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52, during the environmental review process for new development proposals and amendments to the General Plan to facilitate identificationand preservation oftribal cultural resources.
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4. Sustainability, Climate Change, and
Resiliency
San Anselmo is committed to building a sustainable, low-carbon community where peopleand naturethrivein balance,supportedbyrenewableenergy,efficientbuildings, and responsible resource use. As climate conditions continue to change, the Town will mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen resilience through adaptation strategies that protect residents, infrastructure, and natural systems for generations to come.
4.1 PURPOSE OF THE ELEMENT
San Anselmo recognizes its responsibility to live sustainability and resiliently for current and future generations. San Anselmo envisions a future where humans and nature can coexist in productive harmony while maintaining a prosperous and high quality of life. This element presents a framework of goals, policies, and actions to govern how the Town will foster a sustainable and resilient community that is both committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and prepared to adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change. This approach includes the transition to the use of renewable energy, electrification of buildings and vehicles, waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, and more. This element will evolve as new technologies emerge, climate science advances, and our community learns from experience.
The Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency Element includes the following sections.
4.2 Sustainability. Describes the concept of sustainability and how it’s woven throughout the General Plan.
4.3 Climate Change Impacts. Provides an overview of existing and projected climate change impacts in California and San Anselmo, including rising temperatures, extreme heat events, wildfire, drought, and storms.
4.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Climate Action Plan. Describes greenhouse gas emissions and the Town’s actions to quantify and reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
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4.5 Adaptation and Resiliency. Explains the need for adaptation to climate change and measures the Town can take to improve the community’s resiliency.
4.6 Navigating Towards 2045. Identifies strategies to ensure the element remains relevant and responsive to changing conditions during the life of the General Plan.
4.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions. Identifies goals, policies, and actionsto create a sustainable and resilient community. San Anselmo commits to regularly reassessing and adapting these strategies as the Town navigates toward 2045.
4.2 SUSTAINABILITY
In 1987, the United Nations defined sustainability as“meeting theneeds of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Today in San Anselmo, we often think of sustainability as the integration of environmental, social, and economic health and vitality to create a thriving, diverse, and resilient community for this generation and generations to come.
Similarly, issues related to sustainability are addressed throughout the General Plan. While this element focuses on climate change, adaptation, and resiliency, other elements also incorporate these concepts:
• The Land Use and Community Design Element supports higher-densityinfill development in the town’s core, recognizing that such land use patterns are more sustainable and resilient to climate change.
• The Open Space and Conservation Element addresses other environmental issues such as loss of biodiversity, land degradation, and air and water pollution. • The Circulation Element promotes the use of public transit and streets that are safer for walking and bicycling.
• The Safety Element addressesemergencypreparednessand hazardslikeflooding, drought, extremeheat,and wildfire that will beexacerbated by climatechange.
4.3 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
Climate change is already affecting San Anselmo through hotter summers, longer wildfire seasons, variable rainfall, and more intense storms. As temperatures continue to rise, regional projections for serious and potentially catastrophic climate change impacts, include:
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• Shrinking snowpack and changes in precipitation
• Accelerating sea level rise andgreater riverineflows • Increase in vector-borne diseases and heat-related deaths and illnesses • Increase in harmful impacts to vegetation and wildlife, including algal blooms in marine and freshwater environments, the spread of disease-causing pathogens and insects in forests, and invasive agricultural pests
• Ocean acidification,hypoxia(depleted oxygen in the water), and warming Table SU-1 identifiesthebaseline/historicalconditionsand projected future conditions for San Anselmo’s temperatures, extreme heat days, precipitation, and wildfire risk.These projections are modeled for a medium emissions scenario, where global emissions peak around 2040 and then decline, and a high emissions scenario, where global emissions continue to rise throughout this century. These projections illustrate the range of potential changes the Town must address.
Table SU-1: Potential Climate Change Effects for San Anselmo Historical/Baseline Conditions
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41.6 inches 43.3 inches 45.1 inches
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SOURCE: https://cmip5.cal-adapt.org/tools/local-climate-change-snapshot Note:Although theGeneralPlan’shorizon yearis2045,end-of-century projections assist in ensuring new development,infrastructure,andpublic servicesare plannedandbuilt toadapt toanticipatedclimate change impacts. Additionaldetailregardingpotentialclimate change effectsislocatedintheMarinCountyMultiJurisdiction HazardMitigation Plan (MJHMP),which includesan annexfortheTown ofSan Anselmo. As the climate changes, impacts of warmer temperatures will result in serious threats to public health in San Anselmo. Extreme heat events are likely to increase the risk of heatrelated illnesses, such as heat stroke and dehydration, and exacerbate existing chronic health conditions. Higher temperatures will also make San Anselmo more vulnerable to 75 353
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wildfire, water supply shortages and drought, severe storms and inland flooding, loss of species, and sea level rise. Although the town is not located on a coastline, sea level rise will impair the community’s ability to access services and roadways, and impact public facilities that the community relies upon like the wastewater treatment plant. The goals, policies, and actions in Section 4.6 focus on reducing emissions, improving preparedness, and strengthening local infrastructure and social systems to address these risks.
4.4 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are naturally occurring gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and help maintain steady temperatures. Human activities, such as electrical production and motor vehicle use, increasetheconcentrationsof GHGs,intensifyingthe“greenhouseeffect”oftrappingmore heat and causing global warming.
In 2015, the United States, the European Union, and 193 other countries signed the Paris Agreement, the international accord to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change. The agreement sets a target of limiting the global temperature increase to
1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above pre-industrial levels, the threshold scientists generally agree will avert the most severe consequences of climate change. As of 2024, global temperatures had increased by 1.35 °C (2.62 °F) since the 19th century. Projections based on current governmental policies around the world indicate that this target may not be met; the Earth is currently on pace to warm somewhere between 1.9 and 3.7 °C (3.4 and 6.7 °F) above preindustrial levels by the end of this century. Impacts from this magnitude of warming are shown in Table SU-1 in Section 4.3.
Since 2005, the State of California has responded to growing concerns over the effectsof climate change by passing a series of target-setting legislation and adopting a comprehensive approach to addressing GHG emissions in the public and private sectors.
Legislative milestones are shown in Figure SU-1.
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Figure SU-1: State Legislation to Reduce Statewide GHG Emissions Assembly Bill 32:
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San Anselmo recognizes its vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. In 2019, the Town adopted Climate Action Plan 2030 that establishes actions the Town’s government and community can take to reduce emissions 45% below 1990 levels by the year 2030.
Figure SU-2 shows San Anselmo’s actual emissions between 2005 and 2023, and the emission reductions needed to meet the Town’s GHG reduction goal for 2030 and the longterm target of zero net emissions. While the Town currently targets a 45% reduction by 2030, new technologies and approaches will emerge. The Town commits to reassessing emission reduction targets everyfive years,potentially accelerating the timeline toward carbon neutrality.
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strategies, and demonstrate leadership in creating a low-carbon, resilient community.
Strategies will be evaluated every fiveyears and adjusted based on technological advances, emerging best practices, and community feedback.
As we move toward 2045, developments in carbon capture, renewable energy production and storage,and electrification may transform the Town’s approach. The Town commits to staying informed about emerging trends and adapting our strategies accordingly. The Town recognizes that solutions not yet imagined today may become central to the community’s efforts tomorrow.
4.5 ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCY
San Anselmo must adapt to the unavoidable impacts of a changing climate. Rising temperatures, more frequent and intense storms and wildfires,andtheincreased likelihood of flooding put residents, infrastructure, and the local economy at risk. The General Plan includes a framework to prepare for emergencies and also create systems that allow the town to thrive even when faced with extreme conditions.
In San Anselmo,adaptation beginswith acknowledgingthespecificchallengesour community faces. Increasing temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events, which can have serious health impacts, especially for older adults, children, and those with preexisting conditions, will require measures such as expanding shade and green infrastructure to cool neighborhoods. In response to the growing threat of drought and water scarcity, the San Anselmo community can redouble efforts to conserve water through measures outlined in this General Plan. At the same time, more intense storm events will increase the risk of flooding, particularly in areas alongside San Anselmo Creek, underscoringtheimportanceof improvingstormwaterand floodplain management.
Beyond immediate protective measures, San Anselmo can invest in innovative solutions like microgrids, resilience hubs, and other emerging technologies to enhance local resilience and support equitable access. When located in neighborhoods with higher concentrations of vulnerable populations, they can help ensure that everyone, regardless of income or background, has a safe place to turn during climate-related emergencies.
These innovations and other strategies can not only reduce risk but also strengthen social cohesion and prepare the community to face the challenges of a changing climate together.
The goals, policies, and actions in Section 4.7 carry these ideas forward in San Anselmo by advancing equitable access, supporting collaboration, and embedding climate adaptation and resiliency considerations into Town planning and capital improvement decisions.
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Anselmo. The Town willpilotinnovativeapproaches,measuretheireffectiveness,and scale successful programs while phasing out less effective ones. This iterative approach ensures the Town remains agile in responding to both climate impacts and emerging solutions.
4.6 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
Reaching 2045 is less a straight line and more a carefully guided journey that the Town will steer using a clear set of indicators to show whether the community is on course or needs to correct. GHG emissions trends and other key indicators like solar and battery installations and electric vehicle adoption rates will be evaluated annually to reveal whether our overall climate impact is shrinking at the pace required. Community resilience capacity, includingpreparednessforheat,wildfire,flooding,and other climate risks, will be assessed every fiveyears to ensure that the most vulnerable residents are protected.
Emerging technology adoption will be monitored continuously so that the Town can understand which tools are moving from pilot concepts into everyday practice.
These indicators will feed into regular review cycles every two to three years, where the Town will evaluate progress, identify gaps, and refine strategies. As new solutions become viable such as carbon capture, advanced battery storage, and AI-driven solutions, the Town will follow a defined process to test, integrate, and scale them where they make sense locally. Community feedback loops will ensure that this work is not done in isolation.
Residents, businesses, and community organizations will have ongoing opportunities to offerinput,sharelived experience, and co-create solutions.
The Town will relyon flexibility triggers, such as new state mandates, breakthrough technologies, or extreme climate events, to prompt more immediate strategy adjustments between formal review cycles when circumstances change quickly. Throughout, the Town will learn from others by monitoring peer communities, tracking successful innovations, and adapting proven approaches to the local context.
Pathways to 2045: Scenarios and Preparedness
The Town’s planning framework recognizes multiple possible futures and prepares for each.
In a best-case pathway, rapid technological advancement combines with strong community response; clean energy and widespread electrification become the norm, new solutions are widely embraced, and emissions fall faster than expected. In a moderate pathway, progress is steady but incremental. Targets remain within reach, yet continued effort and persistence are required to stay ontrack. In a more challenging pathway, climate impacts intensify. The Town may face more frequent extreme events and slower external support, which would require accelerated adaptation and stronger resilience measures. 79 357
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By pairing clear indicators with regular reviewcycles, community feedback, and defined flexibility triggers, the Town will remain able tonavigate any of these pathways. If conditions align with the best case, the Town can accelerate its ambition and lock in additional benefits for health, equity, and economicvitality. If progress is moderate, the Town can adjust policies and investments to maintain momentum. If conditions become more challenging, the Town will be prepared to pivot quickly, prioritizing adaptation, protecting vulnerable residents, and adopting emerging technologiesthat offerthe greatest impact. In all cases, this adaptive approach ensures that the journey to 2045 remains purposeful, transparent, and resilient, even as the future unfolds in unexpected ways.
4.7 GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
Goal SU-A Empower residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Policy SU-A.1: Sustainability Education and Empowerment. Provide comprehensive outreach, education, and community engagement programs that help residents and businessesreduceemissions,improveenergyefficiency,conserveresources,and prepare for climate impacts. Leverage local volunteers, schools, and community organizations such as theClimate Action Commission to expand the reach of theseefforts. Action SU-A.1.a: Community Sustainability,Electrification,and Renewable Energy Programs. Partner with regional agencies, Marin jurisdictions, and the Climate Action Commission to provide coordinated programs, technical assistance, and permitting supportthatadvanceenergyefficiency,buildingand vehicleelectrification,and renewable energy adoption. This action includes:
• Sustainability & Electrification Resource Hub: Collaborate with Marin jurisdictions to provide a shared regional hub offering integratedresources, information, demonstrations, incentives, and permitting assistance . • Community Energy Use: Encourage the installation of solar generation and storage systems by streamlining regulations and permitting, and by promoting 100% renewable energy purchasing options.
• Electrification Assistance:Promote local, regional, and state technical assistance, incentive, rebate, and concierge programs supporting the electrification of residential and commercial buildings.
• Equitable Access: Increase awareness of incentive programs for lower-income households and explore opportunities for local subsidies, permit fee reductions, or other supportivemeasures for electrification.
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Action SU-A.1.b: Community Education, Engagement, and Waste Reduction Initiatives. Engage, educate, and support the community in adopting sustainable lifestyle choices, reducing waste, and shifting travel behavior to support greenhouse gas reduction and public health. Collaborate with the Climate Action Commission and regional partners to:
• Climate Education & Engagement: Provide information and engagement opportunities on climate vulnerabilities, health connections, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, and community resilience.
• Sustainable Practices Outreach: Promote actions that reduce natural resource consumption, increase community awareness of sustainable behaviors, and support achievement of Town sustainability goals.
• Low-Carbon Footprint Diet: Promote the environmental, ecological, and health benefits of low-carbon dietary choices through education, outreach, and partnerships with local organizations.
• Plastic Waste Reduction: Conduct public outreach on the impacts of plastic pollution, encourage waste reduction strategies, and support compliance with the Town’s Single-Use Plastics Ordinance.
• Public Transit Education: Partner with transit agencies to publicize available transit options and improve first-mile/last-mile connections to transit stops. • Active Transportation Promotion: Encourage walking and bicycling among residents and employees as a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health. Publicize bicycle routes at schools, parks, and transit facilities, and support bicycle awareness and safety campaigns.
Action SU-A.1.c – Plastic Waste Education and Compliance. Conduct outreach and education to reduce plastic pollution and support compliance with the Town’s Single-Use Plastics Ordinance, in coordination with waste management partners. SeetheLand Useand CommunityDesign Elementand the Safety Element for additional policies and actions related to community engagement and the community’s emergency preparedness.
Goal SU-B Create a sustainable community that ensures residents may meet their own needs without compromising the needs of future generations.
Policy SU-B.1: Waste Diversion Targets. Strive to meet or exceed waste diversion and food recovery targets set by the State.
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Action SU-B.1.a: Waste Reduction Programs. Partner with Marin Sanitary Services and Zero Waste Marin to support implementation of commercial and organic waste diversion programs to meet SB 1383 requirements. Provide technical assistance and educational resources to business owners to help them understand and comply with State waste diversion and food recovery mandates.
Action SU-B.1.b: Business Waste Management Plans. Require that businesses prepare and implement waste management plans to maximize recycling and food recovery and minimize disposal of organic waste where appropriate as a condition of approval of use permits.
Policy SU-B.2: Plastic Waste Reduction. Seek to reduce plastic waste pollution through legislation, education, and promoting alternatives.
Action SU-B.2.a: Single-Use Plastic Reduction. Prohibit the sale of single-use plastic beverage bottles and explore opportunities to phase out use of all single-use plastics in Town buildings and at Town events.Provide more water refill stations in public places.
Action SU-B.2.b: Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation. Support legislation that puts significant responsibility on manufacturers for the end-of-life management of their products and packaging to encourage design of more sustainable packaging and repairable or reusable products.
Policy SU-B.3: Municipal Waste Reduction. Maximize recycling, composting, reuse, waste reduction, and food recovery within municipal operations and at public parks and facilities.
Action SU-B.3.a: Recycling Facilities. Provide sufficient recycling and composting bins for public and staff use. In public projects,design facilities and refuse storage areas to facilitate recycling.
Action SU-B.3.b: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing. Continue to give preference to purchasing products that are reusable, recyclable, made from recycled materials, and minimize packaging. Explore opportunities to expand the Town’s purchasing policy to include consideration of lifecycle emissions and low carbon alternatives.
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Action SU-B.4.a: Local Sourcing. Encourage businesses to source their products from local farms to reduce carbon emissions generated from food and material production and transportation.
Action SU-B.4.b: Regional Agriculture. Advocate for and support regional efforts to promote regenerative and climate-smart agricultural practices that enhance soil health, sequester carbon, and contribute to a sustainable local food system.
Policy SU-B.5: Sustainable Land Uses. Promote environmental sustainability and resilience through thoughtful land use planning and development review that addresses climate change, reduces carbon footprints, and manages resources responsibly. SeetheLand Useand CommunityDesign Elementforadditionalpoliciesand actions related to sustainable land use planning.
Goal SU-C Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community and within government operations to mitigate the effects ofclimate change. Policy SU-C.1: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions. Mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing community greenhouse gas emissions.
Action SU-C.1.a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Monitoring.
Implement strategies to achieve community-wide reductions of at least 45 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to support the State’s goal to achieve zero net emissions statewide by 2045. Regularly track progress by annually updating the community greenhouse gas inventory and evaluating government operations emissions to monitor reductions and inform implementation of the Climate Action Plan.
Action SU-C.1.b: Climate Action Plan. Implement the Town’s Climate Action Plan and update the plan everyfive yearsto incorporate new emission reduction targets, strategies, and best practices.
Policy SU-C.2: Renewable Energy and Electrification.Accelerate the conversion to renewable energy sources.
Action SU-C.2.a:Buildingand Appliance Electrification. Consider building regulations which preclude gas appliances and infrastructure in new buildings and require installation of high-efficiency electric appliances at time of replacement. Action SU-C.2.b:BuildingPermittingfor Electrification.Streamline the building permit process for heat pump water and space heaters and electrical panel 83 361
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upgrades. Through regional collaboration, explore a fee reduction pilot program to incentivize conversion of natural gas appliances to electric versions.
Action SU-C.2.c: Municipal Energy Use. Evaluate solar energy production and storage systems at all municipal buildings and facilities and plan for replacement of natural gas appliances and equipment. Continue to purchase 100% renewable energy for Town buildings and facilities.
Action SU-C.2.d: Zero-Emission Infrastructure. Continue to prohibit the location of new gas stations in San Anselmo and support the phased transition of legal nonconforming gas stations to zero-emissions fueling stations. Support businesses in complying with these requirements through technical assistance and public outreach.
Action SU-C.2.d: Landscaping Equipment. Enforce the ban on gas-powered landscape equipment in San Anselmo and explore opportunities to further reduce emissions from landscaping activities, as feasible.
Policy SU-C.3: Building Energy Efficiency.Encourage energy efficiency improvements in residential and commercial buildings to reduce energy use.
Action SU-C.3.a: Green Building Regulations. Consider adopting green building regulations for new construction and building remodels and additions that exceed minimum State building and energy code requirements.
Action SU-C.3.b: Energy Efficiency Programs.Promote programs and incentives to property owners to improve energy efficiency. Explore the feasibility of requiring energy audits at the time of building sale or major remodel.
Policy SU-C.4: Carbon Sequestration. Support carbon sequestration on natural lands, tiny forests, and urban green spaces.
Action SU-C.4.a: Urban Forest Master Plan. Prepare an Urban Forest Master Plan to preserve and, where appropriate for ecosystem health, plant additional native trees on public parks, medians, and rights-of-way.
Action SU-C.4.b: Sustainable Landscaping. Incorporate sustainable landscaping practices into public projects, when applicable, and encourage community members to apply compost and select native or climate-adapted plant species on private lands. Select plantings for public projects based on their resilience to changing climate conditions to support long-term habitat sustainability and biodiversity with an emphasis on locally native plants. 84 362
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Policy SU-C.5: Municipal Energy Efficiency, Electrification, and ResilientOperations.
Continue to improve energy efficiency,electrify equipment and buildings, and integrate renewable energy and microgrid technologies into Town facilities.
Action SU-C.5.a: Municipal Microgrid and Electrification Plan. Plan and implement microgrids,solarand batterysystems, and phased electrification of municipal facilities and equipment.
Goal SU-D Create a resilient and adaptable community that anticipates and reduces the risk from future climate change impacts.
Policy SU-D.1: Resilient Community. Enhance the community’s capacity to adapt to climate-related risks by integrating climate adaptation and resiliency strategies in the Town’s development, capital improvement, and emergency preparedness and response plans and projects.
Action SU-D.1.a: Resilience Hubs. Identify opportunities to enhance the capacity of Town and school facilities to become Resilience Hubs, evacuation centers, cooling centers, and charging stations during extreme heat or weather events.
Action SU-D.1.b: Equitable Community Resilience. Ensure equitable access to resources and support systems in resilience and adaptation planning and during climate-related events.
Action SU-D.1.c:Urban HeatIslandEffect.Reduce urban heat island effects by encouraging installation of landscaped surfaces, cool roofs, ample tree cover, reduced expanses of heat-absorbing pavement, and other urban cooling strategies in new development. For Town projects, incorporate urban cooling measures when feasible.
Action SU-D.1.d: Vulnerable Populations. Engage vulnerable populations to identify gaps in community resilience planning and work together to reduce hazards from climate change impacts.
Action SU-D.1.e: Agency Collaboration. Collaborate with Marin jurisdictions, school districts, special districts, and regional, state, and federal agencies to develop, coordinate, fund, and implement adaptation and resiliency strategies and projects.
Action SU-D.1.f: Adaptive Management and Climate Monitoring. Monitor climate indicators, greenhouse gas emission trends, and adaptation outcomes, and adjust Town policies and programs accordingly.
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Action SU-D.1.g: Technology Horizon Scanning. Monitor emerging climate technologies and adaptation strategies with annual reports to the Climate Action Commission on potential applications for San Anselmo.
Policy SU-D.2: Preparation for Extreme Weather. Support policies and programs to help residents and businesses prepare for future extreme weather conditions.
Action SU-D.2.a: SU Element Updates. Regularly update the Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency (SU) Element in alignment with the Town’s adaptive management approach, ensuring compliance with current climate regulations and ongoing assessment of climate and hazards impacts on historically marginalized communities.
Action SU-D.2.b: Public Information. Maintain guidelines for monitoring and disseminating public information related to hazards exacerbated by climate change (extremeheat, flooding, severe weather).
Action SU-D.2.c: Climate Conditions. Monitor changing climatic conditions and assess how theymay affect Town operations and processes. Policy SU-D.3:PublicHealthBenefits.Support and promote climate mitigation and adaptation strategies that also provide public health benefits, such as improved air quality, reduced heat exposure, enhanced community connection, or increased access to green space.
See the Land Use andCommunity Design Element and the Safety Element for additionalpoliciesandactionsrelatedtolowimpactdesignanddevelopmentand hazard mitigationplanning.
Goal SU-E Prioritize use of zero emission vehicles and promote active transportation and the public transit system as alternative modes of travel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support community health.
Policy SU-E.1: Low Carbon Transportation. Minimize transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by expanding zero-emission mobility options, supporting clean transit, and promoting adoption of low-carbon personal transportation such as electric vehicles and electric bicycles.
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infrastructure, and installation of Level 2 and 3 public charging facilities near downtown, commercial districts, multifamily housing, and Town parking lots.
Action SU-E.1.b: Electric Bicycles. Promote electric bicycle adoption through communityeducation and outreach,financialincentives,expansion ofsecure bicycle parking and related infrastructure, and partnerships with employers and retailers to improve access and reduce barriers to ownership.
Action SU-E.1.c: Fleet Vehicle Replacements. Give priority to electric and zero emissionsvehicleswhen replacingvehiclesin theTown’sfleetin accordancewith the Town’s Fleet Zero-Emissions Policy, with the goal of achieving a zero-emissions fleet by 2030.
Action SU-E.1.d: Clean Transit. Support local transit providers’ efforts to transition to zero-emission vehicles by supporting transportation infrastructure, policies, and funding efforts that align with the Town’s air quality and energyconservation goals. Action SU-E.1.e – Active Transportation Promotion. Promote walking, bicycling, and safe routes to schools and community destinations through outreach, maps, and campaigns.
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5. Economic Vitality
San Anselmo’s commercial districts are shaped by locally owned shops, restaurants, and community-oriented businesses that reflect the town’screative spirit and strong sense of place. As consumer preferences, technologies, and the regional economy evolve, the Town will support adaptive business models, welcoming public spaces and a vibrant mixed-use environment to support a resilient and thriving local economy.
5.1 PURPOSE OF THE ELEMENT
San Anselmo’s economy is shaped by its distinctive mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, and community events that embody the town’s creative spirit and welcoming character. In collaboration with business owners and community stakeholders, the Town is committed to sustaining a resilient, inclusive, and vibrant economy that supports residents, attracts visitors, and fosters entrepreneurship.
While San Anselmo’s economy has evolved alongside regional and national trends, its enduring strengths, authentic small-scale businesses, a strong sense of community, and an engaged local customer base, have allowed it to adapt and thrive. Businesses continue to navigate challenges such as competition from online retail, changing consumer preferences, and broader economic fluctuations. Yet thetown’s diverse business mix, community-centered events, and village-like charm continue to create opportunities for innovation, local investment, and long-term fiscal stability.Many of San Anselmo’s enterprises are long-standing, family-owned businesses that contribute to the town’s sense of continuity and local identity. The vitality of its commercial districts helps preserve the town’s inviting,walkableenvironment,whereconnection andlocalpridedefinethe experience.
The Economic Vitality Element highlights San Anselmo’s economic strengths and identifies opportunities for sustainable growth that enhance its distinctive character and sense of community. Through ongoing collaboration among the Town, business owners, and community partners, San Anselmo seeks to foster a resilient and creative economy that upholds its distinct local character while embracing new opportunities for the future.
The Economic Vitality Element includes the following sections:
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5.2 Business-Friendly Environment. Promotes San Anselmo’s economic strengths and overall business environment and diversity and establishes ongoing coordination with business-focused organizations stakeholders.
5.3 Strategic Placemaking Improvements. Fosters economic growth and reduces vacancy in commercial spaces through placemaking that makes San Anselmo an attractive and vibrant place while preserving its charm and identity.
5.4 Business Sustainability and Growth. Improves the local business climate through regulatory updates, recurring events, marketing campaigns, and data analysis to promote economic activity.
5.5 Downtown San Anselmo as the Center of Town Life. Focuses on economic development efforts indowntown San Anselmo, reinforcingthe town’ssocial, civic, and economic center.
5.6 Navigating Towards 2045. Describes how the town may evolve over time in response to changes in consumer preferences and technological advances.
5.7 Goals, Policies, and Actions. Identifies goals, policies, and actions to ensure ongoing business sustainability and build on opportunities for a diverse and business-friendly local economy.
5.2 BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
San Anselmo’s economy is driven by small, locally owned businesses that collectively shape the Town’s character and sense of place. Across its commercial districts— Downtown,Greenfield Avenue,and SirFrancisDrakeBoulevard—the diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and services reflects San Anselmo’s creative spirit andcommunity values. The downtown commercial area, with its walkable streets and long-standing, family-owned establishments, anchors this local economy and serves as a welcoming hub for residents and visitors alike.
Business Mix and Land Use Characteristics
Retail and dining establishments represent San Anselmo’s most prominent non-residential land use,offeringa rangeof shoppingand diningexperiencesthatserveresidentsand visitors alike. The town’s mix of retail and restaurants complements its village-scale character and built form. Downtown San Anselmo is distinguished by its boutique shops and unique dining options, while other commercial corridors, suchasGreenfieldAvenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, provide everyday conveniences including grocery stores, pharmacies, personal services, and other essential goods within stand-alone buildings and small shopping plazas.
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San Anselmo contains more than one million square feet of commercial space, with approximately 750,000 square feet occupied by retail stores and restaurants. Offices comprise about 200,000 square feet. San Anselmo’s commercial office market is relatively limited, consisting primarily of small offices inthe downtown that are generally occupied by local and community-serving businesses, such as medicaloffices,design firms,and other professional services.
In addition to serving residents and visitors, retail activity generates significantsales tax revenue for the Town. Sales taxes contribute nearly eight percent of the Town’s General Fund revenue, and Measure J provides additional sales tax funding for Town infrastructure improvements. Major taxable retail categories include food service establishments and food and beverage stores. The town does not contain any large-format, “big-box” retail establishments.4
4 At about 100,000 square feet, the Safeway-anchored Red Hill Shopping Center is the largest retail property in town.
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Figure EV-1 Taxable Retail Spending, 2023
Source: Town of San Anselmo and Economic & Planning Systems Employment
San Anselmo supports approximately 3,500 jobs, accounting for 3 percent of countywide employment. Roughly a quarter of the local jobs are in the retail and food service employment sectors, underscoring the Town’s economic focus on local-serving commerce. Despite this concentration, the economy remains diversified with other major sectors including professional & technical services, education, and health care.
Professional services employment has grown in recent years, in part due to the shift toward remote (home-based) and hybrid work arrangements. Data from the US Census Bureau indicates that about a quarter of employees based in San Anselmo worked remotely in 2022.5
5 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau (2022)
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Figure EV-2 San Anselmo Employment by Industry
Source: JobsEQ and Economic & Planning Systems
Although total jobcounts have fluctuated overthe past two decades, recent data indicate gradual recovery and stability across most sectors.
Existing Economic Development Efforts
The Town, in coordination with the Economic Development Committee (EDC), the Chamber of Commerce, and other business representatives, continues to advance economic development efforts through collaboration,coordinated initiatives, and the promotion of local business activity.
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Originally adopted by the EDC in 2018, the Economic Development Strategic Plan identifies San Anselmo’s key strengths and economic opportunities, including arts and cultural assets, culinary offerings, and historic character. The Plan outlines nine strategic focus areas, including business mix, permitting, parking, special events, signage, amenities, beautification,marketing,and financing.TheEDCpreparesan annualAction Planto organize and implement these strategies, ensuring ongoing process and accountability.
5.3 STRATEGIC PLACEMAKING IMPROVEMENTS
Placemakingreferstoplanningand designeffortsthatenhancetheattractiveness, functionality, and identity of a place. It serves as both an urban design approach and an economic development strategy that supports the creation of vibrant, connected, and resilient communities.
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Strategic placemaking improvements, such as public art, green spaces, pedestrianoriented design, and the creation of welcoming “third spaces,” strengthen neighborhood character, support community gathering, and foster connections between people and local businesses. Third spaces, such as cafés, courtyards, patios, and small public plazas, provide informal settings for residents and visitors to connect outside of their homes and workspaces. By enriching daily life and promoting a sense of belonging, these spaces help sustain the town’s lively commercial districts and reinforce the social and economic fabric of the community.
Well-designed public spaces also contribute to higher property values, stimulate consumer activity, and enhance overall economic vitality, reinforcing the town’s identity as a desirable and dynamic place to live, work, and visit.
Commercial Districts
There are three distinct commercial districts in San Anselmo: Downtown, Red Hill/Greenfield Avenue,and SirFrancisDrakeBoulevard. Each districtoffers a distinct mix of land uses, build form, and identity that contribute to defining the Town’s commercial landscape and local economy.
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Figure EV-3 San Anselmo Commercial Districts
Source: Economic & Planning Systems
Downtown San Anselmo
Organized around San Anselmo Avenue, the downtown district is the town’s most walkable and active commercial area. It features a concentration of historic buildings, public spaces, and locally owned businesses that together create a traditional “Main Street” setting.Downtown offersa diverserangeof diningand retailoptions, from boutiques stores to fine dining and neighborhood restaurants. This area also includes fitness studios, personalcareservices,and smallprofessionaloffices. Downtown is interwoven with civic and cultural destinations, including Creek Park, Imagination Park, the Library, Town Hall, and the San Anselmo Historical Museum.
Together, these land uses reinforce downtown’s role as the social, cultural, and economic heart of the community. The district encompasses roughly 350,000 square feet of retail space along a half mile stretch of San Anselmo Avenue and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, including adjacent side streets.
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SanAnselmo Avenueis at the heartof downtown.
RedHill Avenue/GreenfieldAvenue
The Red Hill Avenue and GreenfieldAvenue corridors provide a mix of stand-alone retail stores, restaurants, and small neighborhood plazas that serve the daily needs of residents.
Red Hill Avenue features United Market and other retail and service-oriented uses.
GreenfieldAvenue, which runs parallel to Red Hill Avenue, offersan eclectic mix of local businesses, fitnessstudios, and other community-oriented uses, including the Stapleton School of Performing Arts. Together, these corridors encompass approximately 150,000 square feet of space and play an important role in supporting San Anselmo’s broader local economy.
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Businesses lineGreenfield Avenue(left)andRed Hill Avenue (right). Red HillShoppingCenterand SirFrancisDrakeBoulevard The Sir Francis Drake Boulevard corridor, extending from the Town’s northern boundary to “The Hub” intersection, has approximately 185,000 square feet of retail space. This district is primarily composed of retailand diningestablishments,offeringconvenientaccessfor daily errands and neighborhood shopping. Anchoring the area is the Red Hill Shopping Center, San Anselmo’s only major multi-tenant retail plaza, which includes national retailerssuch asSafewayand CVS,alongwith coffeeshops,casualdining, and a bank branch. Compared to the more walkable downtown core, Red Hill is oriented toward automobile access and convenience shopping and serves as a key commercial gateway to the community.
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Red Hill Shopping Centeristhe town’sonly multi-tenant shopping plaza. Across San Anselmo’s commercial districts, the town maintains a healthy business environment, reflected inits consistently low retail vacancy rates that have typically remained below five percent. While limited vacancies indicate a strong market, constrained real estate supply can restrict opportunities for new business growth.
However, retail lease rates remain comparable to countywide averages, signaling steady local demand. Building on these strengths, the Town continues to promote business vibrancy through targeted economic development and placemaking initiatives. Section 5.7 outlines policies and actions designed to sustain economic growth, address persistent vacancies, and implement public space improvements that preserve San Anselmo’s smalltown character while enhancing its commercial vitality. 97 375
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Figure EV-3 San Anselmo Retail Vacancy Rates, 2007 to 2024 Source: CoStar Group and Economic & Planning Systems
5.4 BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH
San Anselmo’s economic success depends on supporting existing businesses while creating opportunities for new investment and innovation. The Town continues to collaborate with business stakeholders to enhance economic sustainability, attract new enterprises, and maintain a vibrant local economy.
Business Support and Retention
Town staffand the EDC work closely with business and property owners to strengthen local commerce through direct assistance, communication, and policy support. Initiatives include a business welcome and onboarding program to promote new businesses and ensure they are well-supported from the outset. Staff maintain regularcommunication with the Chamber of Commerce, business representatives, and local stakeholders to identify challenges, share information, and remove barriers to growth.
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concepts in high-visibility locations. This initiative helps activate ground-floorspacesand diversifydowntown uses.Staffalsomaintain a businessinventory,monitorvacancies,and work with property owners to track and respond to changing market conditions. Looking ahead, the Town may consider reviewing and updating zoning regulations to further support mixed-use and adaptive reuse opportunities that align with community goals.
Community Events
Community events play an essential role in shaping San Anselmo’s culture, identity, and economic vitality. They draw visitors, foster civic pride, and strengthen the connection between residents and local businesses. With strong support from the business community, the Town hosts several annual events that have become part of San Anselmo’s tradition.
Live on the Avenue, a summer concert series that transforms San Anselmo Avenue into a pedestrian-only gathering space, exemplifies how community events can activate public spaces and support downtown businesses. Now in its fourth year under Town sponsorship, the series originated in 2020 as a community-led effort. Other popular events, such as the Community Parade, reinforce San Anselmo’s reputation as a lively, family-friendly destination that celebrates creativity and local spirit.
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Marketing and Branding
Marketing and branding efforts help strengthenSan Anselmo’s identityas a welcoming, distinctive, and economically vibrant community. Over the years, the Town, Chamber of Commerce, business owners, and community members have partnered on initiatives that raise awareness and celebrate San Anselmo’s character.
ExamplesincludewayfindingsignagealongRed HillAvenueguidingvisitorstoward Downtown and the adoption of the “Sugarfoot” deer mascot, a recognizable symbol of the Town’s history and creativity, which is used in signage, posters, and digital media. During the pandemic, coordinated signage campaigns helped communicate business openings and maintain community engagement.
The Town’sbranding logoshows the Sugarfoot deerstatue, which is currently in front ofthe San Anselmo Public Library.
Source: Town of San Anselmo, San Anselmo Historical Museum While these efforts have been successful, local business stakeholders recognize the need for amore coordinatedmarketing strategy that unifies outreach and promotion across all commercial districts. Section 5.7 includes policies and actions that build on these successes, enhancing business activity, strengthening community cohesion, and supporting townwide marketing and branding initiatives that highlight San Anselmo as an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
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5.5 DOWNTOWN SAN ANSELMO AS THE CENTER OF TOWN LIFE
Downtown San Anselmo serves as the Town’s most recognizable and active commercial district, central to its identity and community life. It is a regional destination for shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, drawing visitors from across Marin County and beyond.
The district features a diverse mix of locally owned shops, cafés, and restaurants that reflect San Anselmo’screative andcommunity-oriented character.
In recentyears,theemergenceof outdoordining,finediningestablishments,and new evening entertainment options has strengthened downtown’s reputation as a “foodie” destination.Theseevolvingofferings,combined with theTown’swalkablescaleand inviting atmosphere, have extended activity into the evening hours and enriched the downtown experience for residents and visitors alike. Civic and cultural destinations, including Creek Park, Imagination Park, the San Anselmo Historical Museum, Town Hall, and the historic Carnegie public library, further enhance the area’s vibrancy and sense of place.
Recognizing downtown’s vital role in the Town’s overall economic health, San Anselmo has long invested in placemaking, and business development initiatives designed to attract visitors, support local enterprises, and reduce storefront vacancies.
Downtown Storefront Inventory
Downtown San Anselmo extends over a half mile stretch centered on San Anselmo Avenue between Center Street and Bolinas Avenue, including adjacent commercial side streets such as Tunstead and Tamalpais Avenues. A fall 2024visual survey identified approximately 115 non-residential spaces, of which 10 were vacant, representing a 9 percent vacancy rate. Restaurants comprise the largest share of businesses, followed by offices,personalcareservices,and clothingand jewelryretailers. 101
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Source: Economic & Planning Systems
Economic Development Strategic Plan
The Town’s Economic Development Strategic Plan identifiesdowntownasSan Anselmo’s commercial and cultural core and a focal point for future economic initiatives. The Plan outlines strategies for beautification and placemaking, such as public art, community events,enhanced wayfinding,and parkingmanagement, to strengthen downtown’s appeal and accessibility. The Town’s goal is to sustain downtown’s vitality by supporting local business growth and visitor activity while preserving its distinctive character. Section 5.7 details policies and actions to reinforce downtown San Anselmo’s role as the center of town life and activity, fostering culturalvibrancy, economic resilience, and the flourishing foodie and small-business culture.
5.6 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
Over the next two decades, evolving consumer preferences will continue to reshape how people shop, socialize, and spend time in San Anselmo. The Town will monitor trends such as the rise of experiential retail, increased demand for outdoor gathering spaces, and a growingpreferenceforwalkabledestinationsthatoffermorethantraditionalshopping.As retail patterns shift, San Anselmo may support the conversion of some commercial spaces into third spaces where people gather, recreate, and participate in community activities; examples include indoor play and wellness spaces, shared work lounges, maker studios, or flexible community rooms. By staying attentive to these shifts, the Town can helplocal businesses remain competitive while maintaining the intimate scale and character residents value.
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At the same time, digital commerce and changing work habits will influence how businesses operate and how customers interact with commercial districts. The Town will adapt its economic development strategies by encouraging mixed-use districts with diverse offerings, promoting street-level activation that keeps downtown lively throughout the day, and supporting small businesses in adopting technology that enhances customer engagement. As more people seek experiences, services, and social connection in place of purely transactional retail, San Anselmo will collaborate with business owners to cultivate vibrant districts where local identity, creativity, and community interaction play a central role. This approach will help ensure that the economy remains resilient, welcoming, and reflectiveof thetown’senduringcharacter.
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5.7 GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
Goal EV-A: Sustain and grow a diverse, collaborative, business-friendly, and resilient townwide economy that supports community wellbeing.
Policy EV-A.1: Business Support and Partnership. Encourage and support a balanced, complementary, and diverse mix of businesses that serve residents, workers, and visitors by adapting to evolving community needs and market trends, streamlining regulations and processes, and coordinating with economic partners to foster a business-friendly environment.
Action EV-A.1.a: Business Support, Streamlining, and Entrepreneurship.
Regularly update Town regulations, providepermitting assistance, offer business resources, and support local entrepreneurship through responsive programs and emerging opportunities such as temporary and pilot uses.
Action EV-A.1.b: Business Communication and Stakeholder Coordination.
Maintain proactive communication with business owners, property owners, real estate representatives, and business organizations to identify needs, address challenges, and support business recruitment and retention.
Action EV-A.1.c: Economic Development Collaboration. Collaborate with the Economic Development Committee and Chamber of Commerce on business attraction strategies, community needs assessments, and economic vitality initiatives.
Policy EV-A.2: Economic Vitality Investments and Metrics. Establish and maintain funding sources for economic vitality programs, investments, and partnership initiatives, such as collaborations with local business advocacy groups like the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, while using economic data to guide Town priorities and ensuring that funding mechanisms do not place undue burdens on small businesses.
Action EV-A.2.a: Funding, Grants, and Financing Mechanisms. Pursue grants, public-private partnerships, and business-friendly financing tools to support economic vitality initiatives, with a focus on placemaking projects, small business support, and the activation of underutilized commercial spaces.
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friendlyfinancingmechanisms, such as low-interest loans, grants, or a business improvement district, without imposing undue burdens on small businesses.
Policy EV-A.3: Stakeholder Coordination. Maintain ongoing communication, coordination, and partnerships with the Economic Development Committee, San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, employers, property owners, Marin County, and other stakeholders in San Anselmo’s local economy to foster partnerships, collect feedback on issues, disseminate information, and inform Town decision-making.
Action EV-A.3.a: Communication with Business Stakeholders. Enhance communication with commercial property owners, business owners, the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders through targeted digital and in-person outreach, and other communication channels.
Action EV-A.3.b: Collaboration with Business Advocacy Groups. Facilitate increased collaboration among San Anselmo’s multiple business advocacy groups to support synergistic townwide economic vitality activities.
Action EV-A.3.c: Economic Development Committee Engagement. Continue to regularly present to and engage the Economic Development Committee on local economic vitality issues, strategy, and implementation to ensure business community input and support for Town decision-making.
Action EV-A.3.d: Economic Vitality Action Plan. Work with the Economic Development Committee to prepare and implement an annual or biannual action plan thatidentifiespriority,near-term economic vitality initiatives, with progress updates provided to the Town Council.
See the Land Use and Community Design Element for additional policies and actions related to land use planning, community engagement, and Town communications and budgeting.
Goal EV-B: Support economic growth throughout San Anselmo by preserving its village-like charm, residential character, and small-town appeal, while implementing strategic placemaking improvements to public spaces and amenities that foster a vibrant business community and enhance connections between people, places, and local businesses.
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hubs along Greenfield Avenue, Red Hill Avenue, and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, to maintain and enhancedefiningfeaturesof thetown.
Action EV-B.1.a: Town Beautification.Leverage Town committees and commissions to identify and support efforts to beautify the town.
Action EV-B.1.b: Public Infrastructure. Plan, fund, and implement public realm improvements in each commercial hub, such as improved streetscapes, parks and open space,wayfindingsignage,and otherpublicamenities. Policy EV-B.2: Minimize Vacancies and Activate Spaces. Minimize the impacts of vacancies by improving property maintenance, addressing storefront vacancies through creative tenanting strategies, and activating underutilized commercial spaces to enhance community aesthetics and strengthen economic potential.
Action EV-B.2.a: Vacancy Activation and Temporary Use. Encourage pop-ups, short-term uses, window exhibits, and innovative interim uses to maintain vibrancy.
Action EV-B.2.b: Vacancy and Business Inventory Tracking. Maintain up-to-date vacancy and business inventory data, evaluate tools such as vacancy taxes to encourage leasing, and where vacancies persist, promote window exhibits and other strategies to reduce the aesthetic and vibrancy impacts of unoccupied spaces.
Policy EV-B.3: Third Spaces and Community Gathering Areas. Encourage the activation and economic sustainability of “third spaces,” informal gathering places such as cafés, patios, courtyards, small-scale food collectives or shared dining spaces, and public plazas, that foster social connection, community identity, and economic vitality within San Anselmo’s commercial districts.
Action EV-B.3.a: Public Realm Integration. Incorporate third space design principles that support economicvitality andcommunity interaction, such as flexible seating for outdoor dining establishments, outdoor retail, and shared work areas, into streetscape and public space improvements in commercial districts.
Action EV-B.3.b: Community Activation Partnerships. Partner with the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, and community organizations to program events and activities that bring people into third spaces and support local economic vitality. 106
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See the Land Use and Community Design Element and the Parks, Recreation,and Public Facilities Element for additional policies and actions related to community gateways,placemaking,communitydesign,and publicrealmimprovements. Goal EV-C: SustainandgrowSan Anselmobusiness activityforthebenefitof residents, workers, and visitors. Support new and recurring cultural, educational, and entertainment events that increase economic activity and promote community cohesion. Consider programs, events, and other initiatives throughout the town that respond to evolving community demands and market trends, draw in visitors, add retail activity, and increase local employment.
Policy EV-C.1: Land Use Planning for Economic Growth. Ensure that land use planning provides capacity for economic growth.
Action EV-C.1.a: Development Incentives. Encourage the development of new commercial spaces, live-work units, and mixed-use projects by providing development incentives such as streamlined approval processes. Focus on commercial areas with high potential for revitalization, ensuring that new developments support a diverse range of land uses, including housing, retail, lodging, and services, to foster long-term economic growth and vitality.
Action EV-C.1.b: Zoning Updates. Revisit zoning and other Town regulations, as needed, to adapt to changing demands and improve progress toward land use objectives.
Action EV-C.1.c: Temporary Use Permits. Continue to allow temporary use permits that enable new businesses to pilot emerging and innovative concepts on a smaller, experimental scale.
Policy EV-C.2: Community Events. Continue regular and special events, including music, shows, markets, and more, throughout the town that increase visitation, invigorate San Anselmo-based businesses, and foster community spirit.
Action EV-C.2.a: Town-Led Events. Engage residents of all ages and foster San Anselmo’s vibrant community spirit by continuing to provide successful Town-led events and programs, such as Live on the Avenue, and exploring opportunities to create smaller-scale, recurring activities, such as weekly music nights, holiday 107
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festivities, or art walks, at local destinations like Creek Park, Memorial Park, Greenfield Avenue,RedHillShoppingCenter,and othercommunityhubs. Action EV-C.2.b: Community-Led Events and Programs. Encourage and support the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and/or individual businesses to create and host eventsand programswhich arefinanciallysustainablelong-term.
Action EV-C.2.c: Local Event Synergy. Collaborate with the business community to create strategic connections between events and local business activity, maximizing the economic benefits of local events.
Policy EV-C.3: Economic Metrics. Maintain data that reveals economic conditions and trends and help guide Town priorities for economic vitality initiatives.
Action EV-C.3.a: Economic Data. Continue to gather and analyze economic data (e.g., visitor counts, retail spending, permitting timelines and trends) and gather input from commercial real estate brokers, business owners, and property owners on an ongoing basis to identify economic trends, address barriers to business growth, and inform attraction and retention efforts.
Action EV-C.3.b: Business Inventory. Create and maintain an up-to-date inventory of businesses within the town and establish a platform that collects and analyzes economic data from business licenses. This platform will define key business characteristics, such as industry type, size, and location, and will be used to track evolving community needs and inform Town programs, policies, and strategic planning efforts to support economic growth and business development. See the Land Use and Community Design Element and the Parks, Recreation,and Public Facilities Element for additional policies and actions related to land use planning,governance,and recreation eventsand programming. Goal EV-D: Continue to coordinate townwide marketing and branding efforts to promote the town as a destination, attract new and returning visitors, and leverage the positive reputation of San Anselmo as a place to live, work, and visit.
Policy EV-D.1: Town-Led Marketing, Branding, and Promotion. Continue to promote San Anselmo as a destination through integrated townwide marketing, branding, and collaborativepromotionalefforts.
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Action EV-D.1.a: Marketing, Branding, and Promotional Strategy. Develop and maintain a comprehensive Town-led marketing and branding program that highlights San Anselmo’s unique assets, promotes local businesses and events, supports all commercial hubs with consistent messaging and signage, and uses both digital and traditional channels. Coordinate with partners such as the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and regional tourism organizations, incorporate ongoing business feedback, and tailor outreach to diverse consumer segments.
Goal EV-E: Strengthen downtown San Anselmo as the heart of community life, historic, walkable, welcoming, and economically vibrant, while supporting all commercial districts as accessible, attractive destinations for residents and visitors. Foster a mix of businesses, events, and public spaces that celebrate the Town’s character, enhance economic resilience, and ensure accessibility for people of all abilities.
Policy EV-E.1: Downtown Charm. Preserve downtown’s “Main Street” charm and maintain physical building facades while integrating new uses and building environmental resilience.
Action EV-E.1.a: Town History. Leverage the efforts and resources ofthe San Anselmo Historical Commission and the San Anselmo Historical Museum to promotethesignificanceand valueof downtown buildingswith vintagecharm. Action EV-E.1.b: Adaptive Reuse and Restoration. Promote the preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of older and classic buildings and facades for new purposes while maintaining the old-town feel of downtown.
Action EV-E.1.c: Downtown Regulations. Continue ongoing review and evolution of downtown regulations to increase economic potential, evolve with community needs, and support the mix of land uses downtown.
Action EV-E.1.d: Improvements Financing. Consider grants, permitting incentives, financingassistance,orotherTown supportforprioritybuildingimprovements,such as façade upgrades or seismic retrofits, that enhance high-visibility structures, preserve town charm, and/or address deterioration.
Action EV-E.1.e: Flood Risk Mitigation. Support ongoing efforts to mitigate risk of loss due to flooding downtown.
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Action EV-E.1.f: Building Upgrades. Encourage building owners to pursue renovations, modernizations, flood mitigation,or other measures to preserve aging spaces.
Policy EV-E.2: Increase Downtown Visitation. Encourage a diverse mix of businesses and events that attract residents and visitors downtown.
Action EV-E.2.a: Ground-floor Spaces.Encourage tenanting downtown groundfloor spaces with land uses that promote a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly commercial hub.
Action EV-E.2.b: Downtown Events. Continue to produce downtown events that promote local business and reinforce San Anselmo as a regional destination in Marin County.
Policy EV-E.3: Downtown Accessibility. Improve downtown accessibility to make the area desirable and convenient for visitors to reach.
Action EV-E.3.a: Downtown Wayfinding.Enhancedowntownwayfindingtoattract and direct visitors.
Action EV-E.3.b: Parking Management. Implement parking strategies that ensure parking is convenient for visitors and suitable for employees.
Action EV-E.3.c: Pedestrian Accessibility. Seek opportunities to increase foot traffic downtown, suchas through improvements to pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, improved bicycle parking, and exploration of shuttle or alternative transit options.
Action EV-E.3.d: Universal Design Principles for Accessibility. Ensure that commercial hubs in San Anselmo are accessible to people of all abilities by adhering to universal design principles.
Action EV-E.3.e: Bike Safety and Infrastructure. Promote safe biking initiatives and collaborate with local cycling groups to assess infrastructure improvements that enhance San Anselmo’s reputation as a bike-friendly town.
Policy EV-E.4: Commercial Districts as a Destination. Promote San Anselmo’s downtown,Greenfield,Red Hill,and neighborhood commercialareasasvibrant destinations for shopping, dining, services, and community gathering. 110
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Action EV-E.4.a: District Identity and Promotion. Promote the unique features, character,and offeringsof downtown,Greenfield,Red Hill,and other neighborhood commercial districts, including local boutiques, dining, services, and gathering spaces, to strengthen the Town’s overall identity and visibility.
Action EV-E.4.b: Regional Attractor. Plan, promote, and support events and activities across downtown, Greenfield, Red Hill, and neighborhood commercial areas that attract visitors from Marin County, the Bay Area, and beyond. See the Land Use and Community Design Element, Circulation Element, and Safety Elementforadditional policiesandactionsrelatedtoplacemaking, communitydesign, historicpreservation,transportation,andfloodinginthedowntown. 111
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6. Housing
An adequate supply of housing is essential to creating and maintaining a vibrant and diverse community. As demographics and housing needs shift, the Town will proactively encourage the housing types and amenities that are in demand.
6.1 PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER
San Anselmo’s residents live in a variety of housing types, including single-family homes, duplexes, multifamily buildings, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Housing development over the past decade has been slow and limited to single family homes on the few remaining vacant lots in town, a few small multifamily buildings, and a number of ADUs each year. As a result of the constrained housing supply and the desirability of living in San Anselmo, housing is extremely expensive, pricing out younger families, those who work in lower-paying service occupations, and those who have been historically excluded from housing opportunities. The Town recognizes that an adequate supply of housing, and especiallyaffordablehousing, is essential to creating and maintaining a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community. As demographics and housing needs shift, the Town will need to proactively ensure that it is encouraging the housing types and amenities that are in demand.
The Housing Element includes the following sections.
6.2 Housing Element Process. Provides an overview of the State-mandated housing element process, the Town’s current share of the regional housing need, and the Town’s Housing Element for the 2023-2031 planning period contained in Appendix A.
6.3 Housing Opportunities. Highlights housing opportunity sites and strategies contained in the current Housing Element.
6.4 Future Housing Needs. Describes how the Town plans to evaluate and meet future housing needs.
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6.2 HOUSING ELEMENT PROCESS
The Town addresses its housing challenges through a comprehensive set of goals, policies, and actions in the Housing Element. Because housing is of critical concern to California, the State government requires cities and towns to update their housing element regularly.
The Housing Element is subject to detailed statutory requirements and mandatory review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The Housing Element process begins with HCD allocating a region's share of the statewide housing need to the local Council of Governments based on State Department of Finance population projections and forecasts used in preparing regional transportation plans. The Council of Governments for San Anselmo and the nine-county Bay Area region is the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). ABAG, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, develops a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan that assigns the regional housing need to the individual cities, towns, and counties within the Bay Area. San Anselmo’s share of the regional housing need for the current 2023-2031 planning period is 833 units, which represents 5.8 percent of the 14,405 units allocated to Marin County.
The regional share is further allocated according to four income levels: very low income, low income, moderate income, and above moderate income. San Anselmo’s regional housing need of 833 units is distributed among the four income categories as follows:
• 253 units affordable tovery low-income households (up 50 percent of the area median income)
• 145 units affordable tolow-income households (50 to 80 percent of the area median income)
• 121 units affordable tomoderate-income households (80 to 120 percent of the area median)
• 314 units affordable toabove moderate-income households (over 120 percent of the area median income)
Affordablehousingisgenerallydefined ashousingthatcosts no more than 30 percent of a household’s gross income. Affordable housing may bemarket rate housing or incomerestricted housing that is required under financingagreements,deed restrictions, and/or development agreements to provide units affordable to very low-, low-, or moderateincome households.
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development should occur while creating opportunities for private for-profitand non-profit developers to meet market demand. The Town’s Housing Element demonstrates that the Town can accommodate its projected housing need through redevelopment of underutilized sites and new ADUs.
The 2023-2031 Housing Element was adopted in December 2023 and is included as Appendix 1. The current Housing Element contains an evaluation of the previous housing element programs and accomplishments; an overview of the housing element’s public participation process; a detailed analysis of housing needs, including special populations’ needs; a comprehensive description of housing sites and strategies, including ADU development; a detailed analysis of governmental and non-governmental constraints to housingproduction;thenewlyrequired AffirmativelyFurtheringFairHousinganalysis;and goals, policies, and actions with clearly defined objectives and timelines for implementation.
The Housing Element is required to be updated according to a schedule established by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The next revision of the Housing Element is scheduled for 2031 at which time the Town will need to address a new RHNA requirement for the next eight-year planning period.
6.3 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Most of the sites within residential zones in San Anselmo are already developed or are constrained by environmental and topographical conditions, which limits opportunities for high-density housing. As a result, the Town seeks to meet its RHNA obligation through a combination of ADU construction and new housing development on 63 housing opportunity sites as identified in Figure 6.1 in Appendix A. These sites are primarily underutilized commercial properties along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Red Hill Avenue, where multifamily and mixed-use development is allowed, and highly accessible to public transportation, jobs, and services.
San Anselmo’s RHNA requirement is 833 units. With 54 pipeline units and 160 projected ADUs, the remaining need is 619 units. The 63 opportunity sites across 151 parcels can reasonablyaccommodate794units,providingnearlya 30percentbuffer.Thisbuffer ensures adequate site capacity even if some parcels develop at lower densities than assumed. Section 6 of Appendix A describes the site methodology and the Town’s overall strategy to meet and exceed its RHNA requirement.
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6.4 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
The Town recognizes that several long-term trends will shape housing needs in the future.
State and regional forecasts indicate an aging population and a continued decline in average household size, with more single adults, couples without children, and older residents who wish to remain in their community as they age. At the same time, high housing costs and changing work patterns are contributing to greater demand for smaller units,rentalopportunities,and flexiblelivingarrangements.Consistentwith State Housing Element law requiring jurisdictions to plan for the needs of all income levels and household types, the Town will respond by facilitating a wider range of housing types, including ADUs, duplexes and townhomes, apartments, mixed-use housing in appropriate commercial areas, and units designed for seniors and people with disabilities. Zoning and development standards will be periodically updated to remove unnecessary constraints, encourage production ofmultifamily and affordable housing on identified sites, and support “aging in place” through accessible design and proximity to services and transit.
Future housing will also be influenced by emerging technologies andthe Town’s climate and electrification goals, as reflected in the General Planand Climate Action Plan. To ensure new and existing homes remain functional and sustainable, the Town will promote building and retrofit standards that support all-electric construction, electric vehicle charging, on-site renewable energy, and adequate electrical capacity for future loads. By monitoring progress through Housing Element and Climate Action Plan annual reports, the Town will be prepared to adapt to demographic, technological, and regulatory changes while maintaining an adequate supply of safe, sustainable, and inclusive housing opportunities for all members of the San Anselmo community. 115
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7. Circulation
San Anselmo’s circulation system supports safe and accessible travel by car, bicycle, foot, and transit, connecting neighborhoods, businesses, and community destinations throughout the town. As technologies and travel behaviors evolve, the Town will adapt its streets, curb space, and multimodal facilities to ensure a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation network for all users.
7.1 PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER
The Circulation Element details how San Anselmo will implement a safe, convenient, and efficient transportationsystem for themovement ofpeople and goods.In the context of a General Plan, “circulation” refers to various ways people and goods travel by car, bicycle, foot, or transit, and the network of roadways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes and paths, and bus routes.
Ensuring that this network is accessible to all users, including children, older adults, and persons with disabilities, is essential to enhancing livability in San Anselmo. A well designed circulation system improves mobility, reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and contributes to better public health outcomes.
The Circulation Element recognizes that local transportation decisionsaffectneighboring communities. It also emphasizes the importance of regional collaboration and coordination with other General Plan Elements to achieve shared transportation, environmental, and community goals.
The Circulation Element includes the following sections:
• 7.2 Local Planning Context. Summarizes concurrent planning efforts, regional and State requirements, and emerging issues that the Circulation Element addresses. • 7.3 Multi-Modal Roadway Network and Travel. Summarizes roadway classificationsand trafficpatternsin San Anselmo as well as sources of traffic congestion.
• 7.4 Safe Transportation. Describes current roadway safety levels in San Anselmo and highlights the Town’s strategies to improve safety for all roadway users. • 7.5 Alternative Transportation. Defines bikeway types and includes policy guidance to expand opportunities for active transportation, which includes walking, 116
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biking, public transportation, and other rolling forms of travel that support active lifestyles and health.
• 7.6 Parking. Summarizes parking trends and patterns in San Anselmo. • 7.7 Navigating Towards 2045. Describes how the Town will respond to anticipated changes in technology and travel behavior over the next two decades. • 7.8 Goals, Policies, and Actions. Identifies the goals, policies, and actions to improve circulation and the local transportation system for all users.
7.2 LOCAL PLANNING CONTEXT
Transportation Setting
and History
San Anselmo lies in a
valley, and the natural
terrain facilitated
railroad transportation
service around which
the town grew. A
substantive shift to
motor vehicle travel
began to increase in the
1930s, particularly
following the
construction of the
Golden Gate Bridge.
Railroad service
through San Anselmo ended in 1941, and tracks were replaced with roadways to accommodate passenger cars and buses.
The original railroad rights-of-way persist to this day in the form of Red Hill Avenue, Center Boulevard, and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The intersection of these three major thoroughfares, commonly known as “the Hub,” stitch together destinations from western Marin County to Highway 101 and beyond, as illustrated in Figure C-1. Today, the town’s street network includes a mix of flat and steep roads, and maintransportationroutes align with the rail infrastructure of the past.
San Anselmo's modern roadway network is built upon the corridors of its original rail system.
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Integrated Regional Approach to Transportation Planning San Anselmo is part of a larger, regional transportation network. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) coordinate regional transportation planning and administer Plan Bay Area, the long-range transportation plan that promotes the reduction of GHG emissions and sustainable growth.
MTC also requires local transportation authorities to develop transportation plans that integrate with the Regional Transportation Plan. The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) fulfills this role for Marin County by establishing priorities and fundingtransportation projects and programs through its Countywide Transportation Plan. A San Anselmo Town Council member serves on TAM's Board of Commissioners, ensuring local input in regional decision-making.
The Circulation Element establishes a unified local vision for San Anselmo’s transportation system while aligning with regional and statewide priorities. This coordinated approach allows the Town to address both local transportation challenges and regional goals.
Level of Service (LOS) and
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Historically, the Town measured
trafficon streets and
intersections using a metric
called level of service (LOS). LOS
measures how congested roads
are and how long vehicles are
delayed during travel.
In 2013, California Senate Bill
(SB) 743 updated how towns can
evaluate transportation impacts
under the California
Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). Instead of using LOS, San Anselmo is now required to use Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
VMT measures the number of vehicle trips and trip lengths. Unlike LOS, which focuses on traffic congestion,VMT links driving directly to its environmental and personal health Vehicle MilesTraveledisameasure ofthe numberofvehicle tripsandtriplengths.
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impacts. Tracking VMT helps measure and quantify how transportation choices contribute to GHG emissions, air quality, and road safety.
San Anselmo, along with the rest of Marin County, uses the Transportation Authority of Marin Demand Model(TAMDM) to forecast VMTand traffic impacts. Section 7.8 includes policies and actions that support VMT reductions. San Anselmo will also maintain a standard for LOS, which is also addressed in Section 7.8.
Land Use and Transportation
Land use and transportation are
inextricably linked; how communities
are zoned strongly impacts both
housingaffordabilityand
transportation options. When housing
costs force people to move farther
away from their work and community,
additional strain is placed on the
transportation system. This makes it
more difficult to meet State-mandated
GHG reduction targets and increases
personal costs and time spent
traveling. As such, coordinating the
Land Use and Community Design
Element and Circulation Element is
essential.
The Circulation Element and Land Use and Community Design Element both include goals, policies, and actions which promote more mixed-use development and land uses that work to reduce VMT, provide more travel options, and ultimately improve livability in San Anselmo. This builds on local effortsidentified in the Housing Elementto increase housing capacity nearcommercial centers, offices, andtransit stops. By locating housing near everyday destinations, residents can reduce the number and length of drive-alone trips and more easily use active modes to reach local destinations, thereby reducing VMT.
Emerging Transportation Technologies
Advances in technology continue to transform how people get around. New and emerging mobility options, like Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), micromobility services, and autonomous vehicles, are reshaping travel choices and improving accessibility while also presenting new challenges that the Town will monitor and address over time.
Greaterdistancesbetweenhousingandcommercialcenters limit transportation options and increase VMT.
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TNCs, such as Uber and Lyft, provide convenient door-to-door transportation with short waiting times and enable better mobility for people who do not own a personal vehicle.
However, TNCs can contribute to higher VMT and congestion, supplant public transit ridership, and are subject to fare increases during times of high demand.
Bike- and scooter-shares, referred to as micromobility services, are increasingly popular with younger people and convenient for short trips in denser environments, especially in areas with limited parking. In Marin County, micromobility services are increasingly being integrated with public transit to meet first and last mile trip needs. However, they can be lesseffectivein suburban and ruralenvironmentsand lessaccessibletochildren,older adults, people with disabilities, and for long travel distances.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) have also contributed to reduced GHG emissions, and State regulations will phase in zero-emission vehicles by 2035. As use of e-bikes grows, ensuring safe streets and responsible operation will be important to keep all residents safe in San Anselmo.
Autonomous vehicles and other emerging technologies will further shape how people travel in San Anselmo and beyond. Section 7.8 of the Circulation Element includes policies and actions to guide integration of emerging transportation technologies and enhance micromobility services. Policies and actions to promote the use of EVs are located in the Sustainability, Climate Change, and Resiliency Element.
7.3 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY NETWORK AND TRAVEL
Roadway Network
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as regional thoroughfares,
connecting Fairfax and
west Marin to cities and
towns along Highway 101.
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to recreational and other destinations in the area. The major roadways that serve local and regionaltraffic are summarizedbelow in Table C-1 and illustrated in Figure C-2.
Section 7.8 includes policies and actions to manage a safe, efficient, and multi-modal roadway network by maintaining effectivecirculation, improving key corridors for all users, and calmingtrafficon local streets.
Table C-1: Major Roadways in San Anselmo
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Sir Francis Drake Fairfax to the 4 30 mph Both sides No bicycle Boulevard (North Hub (undivided) facilities
of the Hub)
Sir Francis Drake The Hub to 4 35 mph Both sides No bicycle Boulevard (South Ross (with facilities
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Complete Streets
Traditionalroadwayfunctionalclassificationsprioritizevehiclestravelingathighspeeds over the safety of other travelers on the road. In 2008, the State began requiring all cities and towns to plan for Complete Streets in their General Plans. Complete Streets are streets designed to be safe, convenient, and comfortable for all users, regardless of their age, ability, or method of travel. San Anselmo adopted its Complete Streets policy in 2013 to help the Town promote alternative transportation modes (i.e., walking, biking, rolling, and public transit), improve local connections between neighborhoods and destinations, and reduce GHG emissions. The Circulation Element includes a policy and several actions to prioritize and implement Complete Streets throughout San Anselmo.
Traffic Patterns
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significantcrossroadswithin
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roadways service both local and
pass-through traffic.
Approximately 65,000 vehicles
travel through the Hub each day
carrying approximately 97,500
people. In the morning, the Hub
accommodates a large volume
of traffictraveling eastbound
towards San Rafael and
Highway 101, while afternoon
commute patterns shift toward
west- and northbound travel,
oppositethegeneralflow of themorningpeak.
The vast majority of total trips that start from and end in San Anselmo are relatively short.
Based on data from the Replica activity-based travel model, most people destined for San Anselmo are coming from nearby communities; over half of all trips are three miles or less in distance. Based on growth projections, the average VMT per person generated by San Anselmo residents is forecast to increase by XX percent by 2040, while the average VMT per employee commuting to San Anselmo is forecast to increase by XX percent.
TheHubplaysan importanttransportationrolenotjustforSan Anselmo,but alsoforthe largerregion.
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San Anselmo can reduce single-occupancy vehicle demand and VMT by prioritizing walkableinfrastructure,supportinginfilldevelopmentin low-VMT areas such as the Downtown, and implementing additional strategies detailed in Section 7.8.
7.4 SAFE TRANSPORTATION
Roadways in San Anselmo that were originally designed to move cars quickly and efficiently may be less safe or comfortable forwalkers or bicyclists. According tothe Transportation Authority of Marin, there were 126 crashes in San Anselmo between 2017 and 2021, including two fatal crashes, one of which involved a pedestrian (see Figure C-3).
Unsafe speeds accounted for almost 32 percent of injury crashes, which is higher than the county's rate of 26 percent. Approximately 25 percent of crashes resulting in injury involved bicyclists, and about half of the pedestrians involved in crashes were crossing in a crosswalk at the time of the crash. In addition, the portion of San Anselmo Avenue running through the Downtown ranks among the highest crash rate-roadways in Marin County.
Safetyoutcomesdependheavilyonhowvehiclesinteract withpeoplewalking, biking,andusing mobilitydevicesonourstreets.
San Anselmo’s roads can be redesigned to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more comfortable. Section 7.8 includes policies and actions to improve roadway safety outcomes by implementing Complete Streets designs, deployingtraffic calmingon neighborhood streets, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and improving transit stop accessibility to protect all users.
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7.5 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Bikeways
In San Anselmo, bicycling plays an important role
in enhancing mobility, reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, and improving both personal and
community health. San Anselmo’s bicycle
facilities play a key role in providing residents with
access to schools, parks, shops, outdoor
recreational opportunities, and other
destinations. The Town’s Complete Streets Policy
and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
established the framework for creating safer,
more connected routes for people walking and
bicycling, and continue to guide future
improvements.
San Anselmo’s bicycle network includes a mix of
on-street bike lanes, shared roadways, and local
connections that generally follow the Town’s
valley corridors. These facilities provide access
to key destinations and link to regional trails and
routes throughout Marin County. Existing
bikeways in San Anselmo are illustrated in Figure
C-4, and are comprised of three facility types as
described below.
Section 7.8 includes policies and actions to
create a safe, accessible, and connected
network for bicycling to daily destinations
through targeted infrastructure, traffic calming,
and local programming.
Class II Bikeway (Bicycle Lane)
Often referred to as a "bike lane," a Class Il
bikeway is designated by a striped lane for oneway travel on a street or highway. It provides dedicated space for cyclists within the roadway.
ClassIIBikeway– ButterfieldRoad
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Class III Bikeway (Bicycle Route)
A Class III bikeway provides shared use with motor vehicle trafficand isidentified by signage and shared roadway bicycle pavement markings, also known as "sharrows." Class III Bikeways are typically used on streets where dedicated bike lanes are not feasible due to space constraints, or on local streets that provide connections between other bicycle facilities.
Class IIIS Bikeway (Bicycle Route)
Class IIIS bikeways are Class III facilities which have been designated and signed as a “School Route.” These facilities comprise the Town’s Bike Spine, or primary routes children use when bicycling to school. Special “School Route” signage and green-backed sharrows are placed along these roadways to alert drivers and clearly identify the routes. The Town shares this unique bike routing system for schoolchildren with the Town of Fairfax.
Other Bikeways
Other types of bikeways that do not currently exist in San Anselmo include Class I multiuse paths, which provide bicycle travel on a paved right-of-way completely separated from any roadway, and Class IV protected bikeways, which minimize interactions with motor vehicles by providing vertical element separation.
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Pedestrian Routes
Walking is a fundamental and sustainable way to travel in San Anselmo. A safe, accessible, and comfortable pedestrian network allows residents to reach important destinations such as schools, retail services,
the post office, and the
library without relying upon
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San Anselmo also boasts a historic network of stairs, lanes, and trails that enrich its pedestrian infrastructure, as illustrated in Figure C-5. The stairways, originally constructed as shortcuts from hillside neighborhoods to lower-lying areas where transportation hubs like train stations were located, continue to serve as vital pedestrian pathways.
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Public Transit
Public transit provides San Anselmo
residents and visitors with an important
alternative to driving, supporting a more
balanced and sustainable transportation
network. San Anselmo's public
transportation is provided by Marin Transit
and Golden Gate Transit. Marin Transit
operates local bus routes connecting the
town to nearby areas such as Fairfax and
San Rafael,whileGolden GateTransitoffers
regional service to San Francisco and other
parts of the Bay Area. These services
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pedestrian pathways and offerconnections for longertrips outside of town.
The San Anselmo Hub, located at the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Red Hill Avenue, and Center Boulevard, serves as a major transit stop for both Marin Transit and Golden Gate Transit routes. It is one of the busiest transit stops along one of Marin County’s most active bus corridors. The Hub’s central location makes it an important focal point for future efforts to enhancetransit access, safety, and rider comfort.Figure C-6 illustrates existing transit routes in San Anselmo and average daily ridership as of April 2024.
Marin Access Paratransit, operated by Marin Transit, provides pre-scheduled bus transportation in San Anselmo for persons with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus services. The service ensures mobility options are available to all members of the community.
Section 7.8 includes policies and actions to enhance local and regional transit service through agency partnerships, improved accessibility for all users, and upgraded transit stop amenities and connections.
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7.6 PARKING
Parking in San Anselmo supports residents, employees, visitors, and businesses throughout the town. Public parking is provided on streets and in designated lots in commercial areas and on streets in residential areas. Parking regulations, such as posted signsand red curbs,help maintain safetyand efficientuseof availablespaces. Residential neighborhoods accommodate vehicle parking through a mixture of on-street parking spaces and private driveways. In Downtown San Anselmo, public parking is concentrated on San Anselmo Avenue and in three public lots, as well as parts of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and on side streets, and serves customers, visitors, merchants, employees, and residents.
Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is growing in San Anselmo and across Marin County, increasing the need for accessible EV charging infrastructure. The Town has installed publicly available EV charging stations in public parking lots, with plans to expand as demand increases and funding is available.
Public bicycle parking is located at various locations throughout the town such as along streets in the Downtown, in public parks, and at the Hub’s transit stop. Standard bike racks are installed on sidewalks and, in some locations, replace on-street vehicle parking.
Section 7.8 includes policies and actions to manage parking in a balanced way that meets demand, improves efficiency, reduces on-street conflicts, and enhances community aesthetics.
7.7 NAVIGATING TOWARDS 2045
Over the next two decades, technological innovations will reshape how people travel through San Anselmo. Autonomous vehicles, advanced safety systems, and new forms of shared mobility are expected to make roadways safer for all users; this increased safety could encourage more residents to travel by bicycle and lead to higher demand for protected bike lanes, traffic calming, andconnected multi-use paths. As travel patterns shift, the Town will adapt its circulation network to support these changes by prioritizing safe street design, expanding multimodal infrastructure, and ensuring that emerging technologies complement rather than replace active transportation.
Behavioralchangeswillalsoinfluencehow thecommunitymovesthrough town. Autonomous vehicles and shared ride services may increase the need for dedicated dropoffand pick-up zones while reducing long-term parking demand, which would allow the Town to reimaginehow curb spaceand parkinglotsareused.Theseshiftsoffer opportunities to convert excess parking into bicycle facilities, wider sidewalks, street trees, 134
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or public gathering areas that enhance walkability and sustainability. By monitoring evolving travel preferences and coordinating regionally, San Anselmo will update its circulation policies to remain safe, efficient, and equitable as new mobility optionstake hold.
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7.8 GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
SAFE SUSTAINABLE, AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
Goal C-A: Promote a safe multimodal transportation network that helps reducegreenhousegasemissions andoffersstrongtransit,pedestrian,and bikeway alternatives to the automobile.
Policy C-A.1: Complete Streets. Provide Complete Streets that ensure safe, comfortable, and convenient multimodal access to essential community destinations, increase the use of alternative modes of transportation, encourage active travel as part of daily activities, reduce pollution, and meet the evolving needs of all roadway users.
Action C-A.1.a: Complete Streets and Human-Scale Enhancements. Approach every transportation project and program as opportunities to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for users of all ages and abilities. Work with relevant departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to incorporate Complete Streets design features, such as accessible curb ramps, crosswalks, transit facilities, sidewalks, and bicycle infrastructure, into existing streets. Where feasible, integrate humanscale amenities including street trees, landscaping, benches, and pedestrian-scale lighting to enhance comfort, visual quality, and encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use.
Action C-A.1.b: Standards for Infrastructure Improvements. Develop Public Improvement Engineering Standards or other objective standards for property subdivision or development projects to specify required off-site infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks, that would accommodate or mitigate estimated project traffic impacts.
Policy C-A.2: Existing Infrastructure. Prioritize the maintenance and continued improvement of existing multimodal transportation infrastructure within current rights-ofway as opposed to roadway widening or extensions.
Policy C-A.3: Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Support infill, context-sensitive development, walkable neighborhoods, and infrastructure improvements that reduce the demand for single-occupancy vehicle travel while recognizing that many families and people with mobility limitations will continue to depend on cars.
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Action C-A.3.b: VMT and Transportation Improvements. When planning and prioritizing upcoming capital improvements, account for the potential of projects to reduce VMT.
Policy C-A.4: VMT in Transportation Impact Evaluations. Evaluate land use projects for potential transportation impacts byconsidering the effect on VMT. Action C-A.4.a: VMT Policy and Regional Coordination. Continue to apply San Anselmo’sVMTScreeningCriteria andThresholdsof Significanceforevaluationof VMT associated with discretionary land use projects and update these thresholds as appropriate to reflect new data, standards, or local conditions. Coordinate with the Transportation Authority of Marin to reduce VMT and enhance multimodal transportation by applying guidance from the VMT Reduction / Mobility Enhancement Toolkit.
Action C-A.4.b: VMT Mitigation. Develop and implement VMT mitigation measures and an in-lieu fee structure that can be applied to applicable projects to reduce potential VMT impacts to less-than-significantlevels. Policy C-A.5: Emerging Transportation Technologies. Explore and support implementation of emerging transportation technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and VMT, enhance social equity, and support economic vibrancy.
Action C-A.5.a: Effective and Equitable Emerging Transportation Strategies.
Establish evaluation criteria to assess alignment of emerging transportation solutions, prioritizing emerging mobility strategies that are affordableand accessible to residents with limited incomes, older adults, and persons with disabilities.
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