San Anselmo, CA

Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee

The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the San Anselmo Historical Museum, 110 Tunstead Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the July 29, 2026 minutes, discussion items on communication and a newsletter, park maintenance and improvements, park signage, a spring decomposed granite project, fundraising, weekend parking impact, and an SFD wayfaring sign. The committee will also take up an action item on the November meeting, plus staff updates and a finance report. No dollar amounts or specific contracts appear in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of park maintenance and improvements
• Discussion of park signage
• Spring decomposed granite project
• Fundraising and weekend parking impact discussions

Climate Action Commission

The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on town EV parking enforcement, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and an update on Climate Action Fund projects and the CAP update. The commission will also discuss its meeting cadence. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.

• Will Messinger presentation on town EV parking enforcement
• Kurt Johnson presentation on V2G (vehicle-to-grid)
• Bridget Wipfler update on Climate Action Fund projects and CAP update
• Discussion on CAC meeting cadence

Town Council

The San Anselmo Town Council will consider consent items including a contract for the 2027 Street Resurfacing Project design, and will hold public hearings on vacating portions of public right-of-way at 250 Redwood Rd and 79 Sequoia Drive. The council will also receive a presentation on the Marin County Emergency Operations Plan and winter readiness, and consider amendments to the Ross Valley Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement and the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Authorize consultant contract for design of 2027 Street Resurfacing Project (CEQA exempt)
• Public hearing to vacate portion of public right-of-way adjacent to 250 Redwood Rd
• Public hearing to vacate portion of public right-of-way adjacent to 79 Sequoia Drive
• Approve Fourth Amendment to Ross Valley Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement
• Approve FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Commission

The San Anselmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a grading permit for a swimming pool at 50 Mariposa Avenue and a conditional use permit for off-premises beer and wine sales at Maison Nico bakery/café at 121 Tunstead Avenue. Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 17 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Grading permit for swimming pool and site improvements at 50 Mariposa Avenue (APN 007-284-50)
• Conditional use permit for off-premises beer and wine sales at 121 Tunstead Avenue (APN 007-251-39)
• CEQA Class 3 exemption for pool project; Class 1 exemption for bakery project
• Approval of August 17, 2026 draft minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Town Council

The San Anselmo Town Council will consider several routine consent items, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and special event permits. The main business items include a presentation on the Marin County emergency plan for the El Niño season, approving an amendment to the Ross Valley Fire Department agreement, and adopting the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Two public hearings will consider vacating portions of public right-of-way on Redwood Rd and Sequoia Drive.

• Authorize consultant contract for design of 2027 Street Resurfacing Project
• Approve FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve Fourth Amendment to Ross Valley Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement
• Public hearing to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 250 Redwood Rd
• Public hearing to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 79 Sequoia Drive

Arts Commission

The San Anselmo Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at the Historical Museum. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comment. Discussion items cover the Moving Pictures Film/Dance Series at Robson, Teen Battle of the Bands 2027, new projects, and the November meeting location and strategic planning. An action item on the Celebrating Art Project is also scheduled.

• Discussion of Moving Pictures Film/Dance Series at Robson
• Discussion of Teen Battle of the Bands 2027
• Discussion of new projects
• Action item on Celebrating Art Project
• Staff updates on Creek Park and ICC Storage Clean Out

Planning Commission

The San Anselmo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two projects: a grading permit for a swimming pool at 50 Mariposa Avenue and a conditional use permit for off-premises beer and wine sales at Maison Nico bakery/café at 121 Tunstead Avenue. The commission will also take public comment, approve draft minutes from August 17, 2026, and receive a department report. Both projects are proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Grading permit for swimming pool and site improvements at 50 Mariposa Avenue (APN 007-284-50), Project No. PRO2026-0039
• Conditional use permit for off-premises beer and wine sales at 121 Tunstead Avenue (APN 007-251-39), Project No. PRO2026-0037
• Public hearings with structured process: staff presentation, applicant presentation, public comment, and commission action
• Approval of August 17, 2026 draft minutes
• Meeting held in person at Town Council Chambers, 525 San Anselmo Avenue, or via Zoom

Historical Commission

The San Anselmo Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear an update from the Library Director, and discuss several museum-related items, including oral histories, walking tours, collections, and the Sleepy Hollow Collection processing plan. The agenda is largely routine and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve August 19, 2026 minutes
• Update from Library Director Linda Kenton
• Oral History Project report by Dick Miner
• Walking tours report by Dick Miner
• Discuss Sleepy Hollow Collection processing plan

Arts Commission

The San Anselmo Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and public expression. The main discussion items include a debrief of the Beatles in the Park event, an update on the Saunders Utility Paintbox, a Dance on Film Series at Robson, and new projects. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Beatles in the Park debrief
• Saunders Utility Paintbox update
• Dance on Film Series at Robson
• New projects discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on Memorial Park Athletic Court improvements and a recap of the Live on The Avenue event. The commission will also review the Recreation Fund financial report for the period ending August 31, 2026, and receive staff updates. Public comment is invited on non-agenda items.

• Discussion of Memorial Park Athletic Court Improvements Update
• Recap of Live on The Avenue event
• Review of Recreation Fund report for period ending August 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Arts Commission

The San Anselmo Arts Commission is meeting to discuss upcoming events and projects, including the Moving Pictures Film/Dance Series at Robson, Teen Battle of the Bands 2027, and new projects. The commission will also take action on the Celebrating Art Project and consider the November meeting location and strategic planning. Public comment is welcome on non-agenda items.

• Discussion: Moving Pictures Film/Dance Series at Robson
• Discussion: Teen Battle of the Bands 2027
• Action: Celebrating Art Project
• Discussion: November meeting location and strategic planning
• Staff update: Creek Park and ICC Storage Clean Out

Parks and Recreation Commission

The San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 60% design for Memorial Park Athletic Court Improvements, hear a report on the recreation scholarship program, and select a new chair and vice chair. The meeting also includes public comment, financial reports for June and July 2026, and updates on Creek Park Plaza, the Age & Disability Friendly Committee, and Red Hill Dog Park.

• Memorial Park Athletic Court Improvements - 60% Design Review
• Scholarship Program Report (2026-2027 applications)
• Select New Chair & Vice Chair
• Recreation Fund reports for June and July 2026
• Creek Park Plaza, Red Hill Dog Park updates

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will discuss the release of the Public Draft General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report, including public comments received and the adoption process. They will also review how the plan will be implemented by town staff and committees, and recognize outgoing members.

• Release of Public Draft General Plan and Draft EIR for 2045 update
• Discussion of adoption process and anticipated schedule
• Review of public comments and late EIR comments from Cal OES, Caltrans, and others
• Implementation strategy: staff use, board roles, annual work plans
• Recognition and appreciation of GPAC members

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee will discuss the release of the Public Draft 2045 General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report, including public comments received and the adoption schedule. They will also review how the plan will be implemented by town staff and committees, and recognize members' contributions. The meeting includes public comment time and approval of prior minutes.

• Release of Public Draft 2045 General Plan and Draft EIR
• Discussion of adoption process and anticipated schedule
• Implementation strategies: staff use, board roles, annual work plans
• Recognition and appreciation of GPAC members
• Approval of January 8, 2026 draft minutes

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss ongoing efforts for a pedestrian-only trail and an exploration park in Sorich Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding property acquisitions in the Scenic Redwood Preserve and Sky Ranch Knolls.

• Discussion of pedestrian-only trail construction in Sorich Park
• Joint acquisition efforts with Western Alliance for Nature for 3.5 acres in Scenic Redwood Preserve
• Final review of Sky Ranch Knolls acquisition and transfer to Marin County Open Space
• Follow up discussion on installation of exploration park in Sorich Park
• Review of committee outreach efforts at Live on the Avenue

Town Council

The Town Council will receive presentations regarding the Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator role and the upcoming Center Boulevard Evacuation Route Clearance Project. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various administrative reports.

• Presentation regarding the Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator role
• Presentation on the Center Boulevard Evacuation Route Clearance Project
• Approval of August 25, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of the 2025-27 Work Plan Priorities Progress Report
• Review of the August 2026 Report of Checks Issued

Town Council

The San Anselmo Town Council will receive presentations on the Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator role and the Center Boulevard Evacuation Route Clearance Project. The agenda also includes routine consent items: approving minutes, accepting a work plan progress report, and filing a check report. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

• Presentation on Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator role
• Presentation on Center Boulevard Evacuation Route Clearance Project
• Approve draft minutes of August 25, 2026 regular meeting
• Receive and file 2025-27 Work Plan Priorities Progress Report
• Receive and file report of checks issued, August 2026

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to hear reports from the Librarian and the Friends of the Library. The agenda consists of routine reports and discussion items with no specific actions listed.

• Librarian’s Report
• Friends of the Library Report

General Plan Advisory Committee- No Quorum

The General Plan Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Draft General Plan 2045 Update, including proposed amendments and edits. The agenda includes a redline version of amendments dated April 22, 2026, a summary of proposed edits by page number, and a DEIB assessment memorandum. This is a working session to review and discuss the draft plan; no final action is listed.

• Draft General Plan 2045 Update discussion
• Attachment 1: Draft General Plan Amendments - Redline Version dated April 22, 2026
• Attachment 2: Summary of Proposed Edits by Page Number
• Attachment 3: The Justice Collective San Anselmo General Plan 2045 DEIB Assessment Memorandum (April 2026)
• Open time for public expression (3-minute speaker limit)

Climate Action Commission

The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will meet to receive updates on the town’s general plan, climate action fund policy, and fleet electrification efforts. The meeting will also discuss future meeting cadence and include a youth commissioner introduction.

• General Plan updates by Heidi Scoble
• Climate Action Fund policy update
• Fleet electrification update by Jerry Healy

Climate Action Commission

The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several climate initiatives. Key items include a presentation on fleet electrification with the Department of Public Works, an update on the Climate Action Plan, a subcommittee report on funding projects, and a report from a commissioner on a London climate conference. The meeting also includes a farewell to a commissioner and a discussion on meeting cadence.

• Fleet electrification discussion with Dept. of Public Works
• Climate Action Plan update presentation
• Subcommittee report on funding projects
• Report on London Climate Conference
• Farewell to Commissioner Nuria Montalvo

Town Council

The San Anselmo Town Council will consider consent items including adopting a density bonus ordinance to align with state law, approving community garden rule changes, and accepting the Fire Station 20 renovation. Business items include receiving reports on cybersecurity and insurance, responding to a grand jury report on MCE, and reviewing the 60% design for the Memorial Park athletic courts project.

• Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Title 10, Chapter 11 'Density Bonus' to comply with state law
• Approve amendments to Robson-Harrington Community Garden rules and bylaws
• Accept Fire Station 20 Renovation Project and file Notice of Completion
• Authorize Mayor to sign response to Marin County Civil Grand Jury report on MCE
• Review 60% design for Memorial Park Athletic Courts Improvement Project

Arts Commission

The San Anselmo Arts Commission will hold a routine meeting covering staff updates, public comments, and discussions on local arts projects. The meeting includes standard procedural items and updates on youth involvement, treasury reports, and commission activities.

• Public expression period for residents to address the Commission
• Discussion of Saunders Utility Paintbox Update and Beatles in the Park event
• Action item on Dance and Film Series at Robson Harrington

Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee

The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee is meeting to discuss routine park matters, including a community survey, signage updates, gate hinges, maintenance, and a sinkhole update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding allocations listed.

• Public comment on Ayres survey suggestions
• Park signage update
• Gate hinges project
• Park maintenance and improvements
• Finance report ending 4.30.2026

Arts Commission

The San Anselmo Arts Commission will hold a routine meeting with no substantive decisions or votes listed. The agenda includes staff updates, public expression time, and discussions of past events like the Teen Battle of the Bands and Youth Art Awards. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The San Anselmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review and variance request for a second-story addition at 16 Traxler Road, which includes several setback and parking variances. The commission will also consider two right-of-way abandonments and receive an update on state housing streamlining. Public comment is invited for items on the agenda.

• Design review and variances at 16 Traxler Road (APN 005-082-44) for a second-story addition, with setback and parking variances
• Abandonment of a portion of right-of-way abutting 250 Redwood Road
• Abandonment of a portion of right-of-way abutting 79 Sequoia Drive
• Update on state housing streamlining, ministerial approval pathways, and objective standards

Town Council - Special

The Town Council will receive the quarterly investment report and discuss design options for the Creek Park Plaza, a project at Creek Park. They will also consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate a donation agreement to fund completion of construction drawings for the Creek Park project. The meeting is a special session with a consent agenda and two business items.

• Receive and approve the Quarterly Treasurer's Investment Report for June 2026
• Presentation and discussion of Creek Park Plaza design options
• Authorize Town Manager to negotiate and execute a donation agreement for construction drawings
• Public comments on the design options from multiple residents

Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee

The Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee will meet to receive and discuss a staff report on the FY 2024-25 Library Parcel Tax budget. The agenda also includes public expression, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on budget review.

• Review FY 2024-25 Library Parcel Tax budget
• Receive and discuss staff report
• Approve minutes from November 8, 2023
• Open time for public expression (3-minute limit per speaker)

Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee

The Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee is meeting to review expenditures from the library parcel tax for fiscal year 2022-23, based on a staff report including a balance sheet, budget report, and statistics snapshot. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the expenditure review.

• Review of FY 2022-23 library parcel tax expenditures
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Reimagine Creek Park Community Advisory Committee

The Reimagine Creek Park Community Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on design options for Creek Park Plaza. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 11, 2023, and public comment. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for information and discussion.

• Presentation on design options for Creek Park Plaza
• Approval of draft minutes from September 11, 2023
• Open time for public expression (3 minutes per person)