San Anselmo public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Committee
The San Anselmo Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss several items, including an update on the Reimagine Creek Park Project, a presentation on Measure D renewal options, and next steps for recommending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Town Council for economic development and business support. The meeting will also include updates on the vacant storefront program and holiday events.
- Update on Reimagine Creek Park Project
- Presentation on Measure D renewal options
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (2021) funds for economic development and business support
- Update on San Anselmo Vacant Storefront Program
- Update on uses in downtown storefront spaces
Climate Action Commission
The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will meet remotely to hear a report from the UN Climate Summit (COP 26) and discuss several policy recommendations, including whether to propose the Town Council take a stand on MCE's Biomass Principles, support the BayAdapt Joint Platform, and align ARPA spending with the Climate Action Plan. They will also review updates on clean energy, transportation, electrification, and waste reduction projects.
- Report out from UN Climate Summit (COP 26) by Ellie Cohen
- Consider proposing Town Council stance on MCE's Biomass Principles
- Consider supporting BayAdapt Joint Platform
- Consider recommending Council align ARPA funds spending with Climate Action Plan
- Discussion on EV charging stations at Magnolia Parking Lot and ElectrifyAmerica charger at Red Hill
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation and public comments on a proposal to require a Planning Commission permit for filling ground-floor storefronts on San Anselmo Avenue between Ross and Bridge Avenues with inactive uses like certain offices. Existing office uses would be grandfathered, and offices would remain permitted on upper floors, side streets, or spaces at least 30 feet from the avenue frontage. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public expression, a business spotlight, and updates on flood mitigation, Creek Park, and holiday planning.
- Proposal to require Planning Commission permit for inactive ground-floor uses on San Anselmo Avenue between Ross and Bridge Avenues
- Grandfathering of existing office uses in affected storefronts
- Offices remain permitted on upper floors, side streets, or spaces 30+ feet from street frontage
- Business Spotlight speaker: Marc Quinones, Kientz Hall
- Updates on storm/flood mitigation, Reimagine Creek Park, and holiday planning
Economic Development Committee
The San Anselmo Economic Development Committee is meeting via Zoom to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on downtown parking, parklets, street closures, and a Halloween event. The committee will consider recommending Frank Gomez as an additional co-lead for zoning changes in downtown, and will assess the Business Spotlight Speaker program.
- Consider recommendation to add EDC member Frank Gomez as co-lead for Action Item 3.4 Zoning Changes in Downtown
- Updates on downtown parking and parklet projects
- Update on On the Avenue street closure extension
- Goblin Spooktacular event scheduled for Oct. 29, 2021, 5-6:30 p.m.
- Business Spotlight Speaker: Liz Huntington, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing, University of Redlands
Town Council on 2021-10-28 7:00 PM - HAPPY BIRTHDAY?
This meeting is largely procedural, with a consent agenda containing draft minutes for approval and a council item to approve an Arts Commission matter. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or budget items are scheduled.
- 1. Approve draft minutes from prior meeting
- 2. Approve Arts Commission item (Agenda Item 21-090)
Economic Development Committee
The San Anselmo Economic Development Committee will discuss updates on Creekside Commons, the County Economic Development Plan, and receive a presentation on downtown parking to make recommendations to the Town Council. They will also consider a permanent parklet program. Public comments are welcome on items not on the agenda.
- Update on Creekside Commons and survey
- Update on County Economic Development Plan
- Presentation on downtown parking and recommendations to Town Council
- Update on long-term parklet program and recommendation for permanent program
Climate Action Commission
The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will meet remotely to discuss and take action on various climate initiatives, including clean energy projects, transportation electrification, building electrification, waste reduction, and water conservation. The meeting includes public comment time and updates on ongoing workgroup projects.
- Discussion of 'San Anselmo's Community Resilience Hub' clean energy project
- Electrify Your Ride events with Drive Clean Bay Area and EV charging stations
- Building Electrification Ordinance to replace gas appliances
- Rebate program for clean green electric landscape equipment
- Letter to Town Council about Marin drought management plans
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss updates on Creekside Commons, the 'On the Avenue' and 'San Anselmo Live!' programs, COVID-19, and a sign program for vacant sites. They will also consider action items on the 'Business Spotlight' agenda item and review the EDC Action Plan and committee assignments.
- Update on Creekside Commons and survey
- Update on 'On the Avenue' and 'San Anselmo Live!' programs
- Sign program for vacant sites
- Consider forming subcommittee for 'Business Spotlight'
- Review EDC Action Plan and committee member assignments
Climate Action Commission
The San Anselmo Climate Action Commission will meet remotely to discuss and potentially act on several climate-related items. Key topics include Marin Water's drought plans, proposed policies to restrict gas stations and require warning labels, and various electrification and waste reduction initiatives. The meeting is open for public comment via Zoom.
- Discussion of Marin Water drought plans including pipeline and desalination
- Introduction of policies: procurement policy for fleet electrification, gas station warning label ordinance, general plan amendment to prohibit new gas station conditional use permits, and rezoning gas stations to 'fueling' stations
- Consider recommending town fund $4,500 for 'Electrify Your Ride Events' and apply for $4,500 TAM funding
- Discussion of building electrification ordinances to replace gas appliances
- Discussion of clean green electric landscape equipment ordinance and rebate program
Economic Development Committee
The San Anselmo Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several programs aimed at supporting local businesses. Items include outreach on downtown parklet options, potential zoning changes, branding efforts, the 'On the Avenue' program, and a Chamber of Commerce update. The committee will also consider its summer meeting schedule.
- Discussion of downtown parklet program options
- Discussion of downtown zoning changes to attract desired businesses
- Update on branding and poster programs
- Update on 'On the Avenue' program
- Action item: consider summer meeting schedule