San Anselmo public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board will discuss updates on the library construction project, a mini library, the impact of Baker and Taylor going out of business, and Overdrive/Libby usage. The board will also review and vote on an updated Collection Development Policy. The public may speak on non-agenda items.
- Update on Library Construction Project
- Update on Mini Library
- Impact of Baker and Taylor going out of business
- Report on Overdrive/Libby usage
- Review and approve updated Collection Development Policy
Racial Equity Committee
The San Anselmo Racial Equity Committee will take action on several items from its November 4 meeting, including debriefing a film screening, reviewing subcommittee structure and establishing 2026 goals, receiving an update on a police meeting, updating the flag protocol, and considering gathering information on protecting residents from ICE raids. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public expression.
- Film screening debrief (action)
- Review Subcommittee Structure and Establish 2026 Goals (action)
- Police meeting update (action)
- Update on Flag protocol (action)
- Consider gathering more information about how to protect residents from ICE raids (action)
Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
The Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial reports for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The main action item is accepting the FY2024-25 Library Parcel Tax Expenditures. The next meeting is scheduled for spring 2026.
- Approve June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review and accept FY2024-25 Library Parcel Tax Expenditures
- Review attachments including Parcel Tax History and Revenue, Balance Sheet, Budget Report, and Annual Statistics Snapshot
- Set next meeting for spring 2026
Historical Commission
The San Anselmo Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 15, 2025, receive an update from Library Director Linda Kenton, and discuss several agenda items including the oral history project, collections acquisitions, walking tours, timeline display edits, museum adjustments during the library closure and construction, and a possible December 17 meeting. The commission will also consider whether to hold the December meeting altogether.
- Update from Library Director Linda Kenton
- Oral History Project report by Dick Miner
- Collections Database/Acquisitions/Research Projects report by Judy Coy and Carol Acquaviva
- Museum adjustments during Library closing and construction
- Consider whether to hold December 17, 2025 meeting
Racial Equity Committee
The Racial Equity Committee will plan a screening of 'Mood of America' on November 20, discuss recommending DEI training for the Town Council and the committee, and consider cancelling its December 2 and January 6 meetings. They will also review subcommittee structure and set 2026 goals.
- Plan for Mood of America screening on November 20
- Discuss and recommend DEI training for Racial Equity Committee and Town Council
- Report on flag at half staff
- Reconsider subcommittee structure and establish 2026 goals
- Consider cancelling December 2 and January 6 meetings
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission will approve September 2025 minutes and receive an update from Library Director Linda Kenton. Discussion items include reports on oral history projects, collections acquisitions, walking tours, and museum docent staffing. A key action is forming a subcommittee to work on a timeline exhibit disrupted by HVAC installation. The commission will also hear an update on the Drake/Archie Williams archive.
- Approve minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
- Update from Library Director Linda Kenton
- Formation of subcommittee to address timeline exhibit affected by HVAC installation
- Update from Marcie Miller on Drake/Archie Williams archive
- Museum docent staffing discussion
Historical Commission
The San Anselmo Historical Commission will hear an update from Library Director Linda Kenton and discuss ongoing projects including oral histories, museum acquisitions, walking tours, and staffing. The meeting includes public comment but no major decisions or public hearings.
- Update from Library Director Linda Kenton
- Oral History Project report by Dick Miner
- Collections Database/Acquisitions/Research Projects report by Judy Coy
- Walking tours update and preparation for Town Parade on September 20
- Possible creation of photo archive of Live on the Avenue and other Town events
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will interview three applicants for the Robson Harrington Community Gardens Committee and then make two appointments to that committee. The commission will also discuss the Live on the Avenue 2026 event series. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.
- Interview of Elizabeth Grasso for Community Gardens Committee at 4:30 PM
- Interview of Rico Villa for Community Gardens Committee at 4:40 PM
- Interview of Ali Lane for Community Gardens Committee at 4:50 PM
- Make two appointments to the Robson Harrington Community Gardens Committee
- Discussion of Live on the Avenue 2026
Climate Action Commission - Special Meeting
The Commission will hear a 60-minute staff presentation on the Climate Action Plan update process. They will also discuss coordinating an electric vehicle event with Fairfax's Climate Action Commission and Ride and Drive Clean. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes from October 27, 2025, and a brief public outreach segment.
- Staff presentation on CAP update process (60 minutes)
- Discussion of joint EV event with Fairfax CAC and Ride and Drive Clean
- Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025
- Public outreach and upcoming events update (10 minutes)
- Open time for public expression (3 minutes per speaker)
Climate Action Commission
The Climate Action Commission will hear a staff presentation on updates to the Climate Action Plan (CAP), a student presentation from Sea-Disc, and a presentation on microgrids. They will also review recent outreach activities and upcoming events. No binding votes are scheduled beyond approval of prior minutes.
- Staff presentation on CAP update (20 min)
- Presentation from Sea-Disc students on a climate project (15 min)
- Presentation on microgrids (30 min)
- Review of recent activities: Ember Stomp, Town Council meeting, San Anselmo Parade, Clean Air Day, Walk and Roll Day, MCL meeting
- Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with an unrepresented employee, then reconvene to consider approving an increase in the Town Manager's compensation effective December 1, 2025. The council will also receive the draft General Plan Update (Part 2), reorganize by electing a mayor and vice-mayor, and make appointments to the Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Planning Commission, and Tax Equity Board. Consent items include approving minutes, accepting financial reports, and reappointing incumbents to commissions.
- Closed session under Gov. Code § 54957.6 for labor negotiator Jeff Zuba regarding unrepresented employee Dave Donery
- Consider resolutions raising Town Manager compensation effective Dec 1, 2025
- Receive draft Goals, Policies, and Actions for the General Plan Update (Part 2)
- Council reorganization: elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor to one-year terms
- Appointments to Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee, Planning Commission, and Tax Equity Board
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a grading permit and minor exception at 115 Tamalpais Ave and on variances and design review at 20 Woodland Ave. A business item includes a presentation on major development projects and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting also includes open time for public expression, approval of minutes, and department reports.
- Grading permit for 162 cubic yards of material and minor exception for barbecue encroachment at 115 Tamalpais Ave
- Variances to allow encroachments into front and side setbacks at 20 Woodland Avenue, continued from Nov 17 meeting
- Presentation on Major Development Projects and Significant Building Permits
- Adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar
Local Community Forums
This is a community forum meeting to discuss options for the 2026 'Live On the Avenue' event series format. No formal decisions will be made; the forum is for public input and discussion. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom.
- Discussion on the format of the 2026 Live On the Avenue event series
Parks and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Commission. They will receive presentations on the Sports Division and Forever Active programs, discuss community engagement, and vote on changing the December 16th meeting time to 4:30pm. The commission will also review the recreation fund financial report and receive updates on parks and upcoming events.
- Sports Division Update & Presentation
- Forever Active Update & Presentation
- Community Engagement Discussion
- Change Timing of December 16th Meeting to 4:30pm (action item)
- Review Recreation Fund Report for period ending October 31, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear updates on Parkside/Camp KidMarin, Live on the Avenue 2025, and December holiday event planning. They will also receive parks reports, review the recreation fund financial report through September 2025, and discuss staff updates on mural completion, adult softball, and the Goblins BOOtacular event. The meeting is primarily informational with no major action items.
- Review of recreation fund financial report for period ending September 30, 2025
- Parkside and Camp KidMarin mini update
- Live on the Avenue 2025 event update
- Memorial Park Mural Completion update
- Goblins BOOtacular event on October 24
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the second part of draft Goals, Policies, and Actions for the General Plan update. The commission also holds public hearings on a variance at 20 Woodland Avenue and a design review for a second-story addition at 94 Butterfield Road.
- Review of Draft Goals, Policies, and Actions for the General Plan Update (Part 2) for Economic Vitality, Circulation, Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities, and Noise
- Public hearing for a variance at 20 Woodland Avenue to allow development 9 feet 6 inches within the front setback and 2 inches within the east side setback in the R-2 zone
- Public hearing for design review of a 93-square-foot second-story addition at 94 Butterfield Road, exceeding maximum adjusted floor area by 315 square feet in the R-1 zone
- Approval of October 20, 2025, draft minutes
Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee - Cancelled
The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee will discuss several park items, including a survey, newsletter, directional signage, and fundraisers, and will consider authorizing funds for a drainage and chip removal project. Finance reports ending July 31, 2025 are also on the agenda. The public may address the committee on non-agenda items.
- Authorize funds for drainage and chip removal project
- Survey discussion regarding dog park
- Directional signage update
- Dog Jam fundraisers
- Review quote from Gardener's Guild for park maintenance
Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee
The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee will discuss communication, survey results, signage updates, and a quote from Gardener's Guild. They will also consider authorizing funds for a drainage and chip removal project and review finance reports ending July 31, 2025.
- Authorize funds for drainage and chip removal project (Action Item 6.A)
- Survey discussion on dog park usage (Item 5.B)
- Directional signage update (Item 5.C)
- Dog Jam fundraisers (Item 5.D)
- Review quote from Gardener's Guild for services (Item 5.E)
General Plan EIR Scoping Meeting
The Town of San Anselmo is conducting a scoping meeting to determine the scope of an Environmental Impact Report for the Anselmo General Plan 2045 Update. This process identifies which environmental topics and potential impacts will be analyzed, which will establish the framework for future land use and development standards in the town. No votes or final decisions are scheduled for this meeting. The official Notice of Preparation PDF outlines the scope and can be reviewed by residents.
- Scoping discussion for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Review of the Notice of Preparation for the Anselmo General Plan 2045 Update
- Hybrid meeting format available via Zoom or in person at 525 San Anselmo Avenue
- Presentation materials and Notice of Preparation PDF available for review
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will discuss and take action on several items, including the Memorial Park Mural budget and final payment, Saunders Utility Paintbox, and a sculpture for the Isabel Cook Community Center. Action items include votes on the Beatles 2026 event and the Holiday Event budget. Public comment is accepted before the discussion.
- Memorial Park Mural budget and final payment (staff update)
- Saunders Utility Paintbox discussion
- Isabel Cook Community Center Sculpture discussion
- Teen Battle of the Bands discussion
- Action items: Beatles 2026 and Holiday Event Budget
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will discuss updates on the Memorial Park Mural and reveal debrief, the Saunders Utility Paintbox, High School Visual Arts Award, sculpture program, and Teen Battle of the Bands. Action items include approving plans for the Beatles 2026 event, a holiday event budget, and an online art auction. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a treasurer's report.
- Saunders Utility Paintbox discussion
- Memorial Park Mural Update & Reveal Debrief
- Teen Battle of the Bands discussion
- Beatles 2026 action item
- Holiday Event Budget approval
Town Council -Monday Meeting-
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and decide on a resolution approving a rate increase for Marin Sanitary Service and amending the franchise agreement. They will also receive the draft General Plan Update for discussion, hold public hearings on adopting updated fire, building, and wildland-urban interface codes, and consider a second reading to increase council member compensation. Consent items include accepting the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project completion and a resignation from the Planning Commission.
- Public hearing on Marin Sanitary Service rate increase and franchise agreement amendment
- Receive General Plan Update draft goals, policies, and actions (Part 1)
- Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Fire Code and local amendments
- Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code
- Second reading to increase Town Council compensation
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss enforcement of e-bike regulations under AB 1778 with Lt. Duenas, review the Safe Routes to School program, and receive updates on town projects. Notably, a TAM Innovation Grant funded $250k for AI adaptive control of all town traffic signals, while bike counters were not funded. The committee will also review accident data, a social media campaign, and plans for speed humps on Ross Ave and upper Broadmoor Ave.
- TAM Innovation Grant: $250,000 funded for AI Adaptive Control of all town traffic signals; Wiggle and Bike Counters not funded
- Speed humps to be installed on Ross Ave and upper Broadmoor Ave as part of Traffic Calming Program (18 segments need speed studies)
- Creek Park Parking Lot Contraflow Bike Lane project – consultant selected
- SFD/Sunny Hills/Sais Traffic Signal – feasibility study underway
- Archie Williams High School Safe Routes – update on active school commute
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on adopting the 2025 editions of the California Fire Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and Building Standards Code, along with local amendments. They will also introduce an ordinance to increase Town Council compensation and consider approving a consultant contract for the Creek Park parking lot contraflow bike lane project. Consent items include approving minutes, a financial report, an agreement with Marin IT for tech support, a special event application, and zoning ordinance amendments for state-law compliance.
- Adopt 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments (public hearing)
- Adopt 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with local amendments (public hearing)
- Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code including building, residential, electrical, plumbing, energy, and other codes (public hearing)
- Introduce ordinance to increase Town Council compensation (public hearing)
- Approve consultant contract for Creek Park parking lot contraflow bike lane project
Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee
The Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee will review and provide staff feedback on the draft proposed 2025-2026 Town Budget and the Five-Year General Fund Forecast (2026-2030). They will also discuss updates to the committee's action plan. No final decisions are made; the meeting is focused on discussion and staff guidance.
- Review of draft proposed 2025-2026 Town Budget
- Review of Five-Year General Fund Forecast for 2026-2030
- Review of Infrastructure & Fiscal Monitoring Committee Action Plan
- Approval of draft minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
- Open time for public expression
Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee
The committee will consider approving two sets of meeting minutes from 2024, discuss a frequently asked questions document on town finances, review the 2024-2025 mid-year budget with proposed amendments, examine the draft 2025-2026 town budget, and review the five-year general fund forecast through 2030. All items are for discussion and possible action. The public may address the committee on non-agenda matters during the open time for public expression.
- Approval of October 17, 2024 and November 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Town Finance Frequently Asked Questions
- Review of 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
- Review of Draft 2025-2026 Town Budget
- Review of Five-Year General Fund Projections (2026-2030)
Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee
The Infrastructure and Fiscal Monitoring Committee will conduct site visits to several town project locations, including Town Hall, the Resilience Hub, Memorial Park, street paving sites, and other facilities. The meeting also includes open time for public comment on matters not on the agenda. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Town Hall Roof & HVAC at 525 San Anselmo Ave.
- Resilience Hub at Magnolia Parking Lot
- Memorial Park Parking Lot and Fields at Veterans Place
- Street paving at Los Angeles Blvd/Monterey Ave. and slurry seal at San Francisco Blvd/Santa Cruz Ave.
- Isabel Cook Community Center (1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd) and Fire Station 20 (150 Butterfield Road)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a sign permit at 805 Sir Francis Drake Blvd and a retroactive grading permit with variances for a third story and front porch setback at 825 San Anselmo Ave. Commissioners will also hear public comment on non-agenda items, approve October 6 draft minutes, and receive a Community Development Department report.
- Sign permit for internally illuminated sign at 805 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (La Mancha Plaza, C-L Zoning District)
- Retroactive grading permit for moving over 100 cubic yards of material at 825 San Anselmo Ave (APN 007-162-12)
- Variance to allow a third story where maximum two permitted (R-3 Zoning District)
- Variance for front porch and stairs 15 feet 3 inches into the front setback
- Approval of draft minutes from October 6, 2025 meeting
Open Space Committee
The Open Space Committee will discuss several items including a potential Priority Conservation Area grant, the possibility of acquiring the Red Hill parcel, and a joint effort with Fairfax to ban rat poison. The meeting will also cover routine business like the treasurer's report, minutes approval, and planning for the Fall newsletter and the Town's Community Parade on September 20. No votes are scheduled on these discussion items.
- Discussion of potential Priority Conservation Area grant
- Discussion of joint effort with Fairfax to ban rat poison
- Review of potential acquisition of Red Hill parcel
- Discussion of committee officer election scheduling
- Planning for Fall newsletter and Community Parade participation on September 20
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and possibly vote on two main business items: a downtown parking program update with potential restriction changes, and a zoning ordinance to comply with state law on urban lot splits and two-unit developments in single-family zones. Consent items include approval of a street resurfacing contract, a fee schedule amendment, and a farm stand license amendment.
- Adoption of ordinance revising Title 10, Chapter 4 for urban lot splits and two-unit developments to meet state law
- Update on downtown parking program with potential changes to parking restrictions
- Approve consultant contract for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project
- Resolution establishing the 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit
- Amend Master Fee Schedule to include fully-burdened hourly rate table
Racial Equity Committee
The Racial Equity Committee will discuss planning a screening of the film 'Our America: Lowballed' on November 16, 2023, at Archie Williams High School. The committee will also explore creating a way for community members to report acts of racism or discrimination in San Anselmo. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.
- Planning for film screening: 'Our America: Lowballed' on Nov 16, 2023 at Little Theater, Archie Williams High School
- Discussion of creating a community reporting system for racist or discriminatory incidents in San Anselmo
- Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one for variances and design review at 250 Redwood Road, and another for a retroactive grading permit, variances, and design review at 825 San Anselmo Avenue. The commission will also review draft goals, policies, and actions for the General Plan Update. The meeting includes a farewell for outgoing Commissioner Gary Smith.
- Variance to allow development 5 ft 1 inch into side setback and 0.1% lot coverage exceedance at 250 Redwood Road
- Retroactive grading permit for moving >100 cubic yards of material at 825 San Anselmo Avenue
- Variance for third story and front porch/stairs in front setback at 825 San Anselmo Avenue
- Review of draft goals, policies, and actions for General Plan Update
- Farewell to outgoing Commissioner Gary Smith
Parks and Recreation Commission
The San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the Dog Park, Parkside Camp, and after-care programs, then vote on approving the 2025-2026 Scholarship Application. The meeting also includes a financial report and staff updates on the Robson Harrington open house and Memorial Park mural.
- Dog Park Committee update
- Parkside and Camp KidMarin Mini update
- Robson After Care and Camp KidMarin Mighty update
- Review and approve the 2025-2026 Scholarship Application
- Review Recreation Fund Report for period ending August 31, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council will consider consent items including fee schedule amendments and a proclamation, discuss operational guidelines for the Age & Disability Friendly Steering Committee, review a consultant contract for the Brookside Elementary School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project design, and review the draft Land Use Map for the General Plan Update. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) to update conditional use permit regulations and replace nonconforming use regulations.
- Amend Master Fee Schedule including photovoltaic permit application fee
- Approve Notice of Completion for Isabel Cook Community Center reroof
- Proclamation honoring Juan Olsen Sanchez for 36 years of service
- Consultant contract for Brookside Elementary School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Phases 2 and 3
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance updating conditional use permits and nonconforming uses, structures, and lots
Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee
The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee will consider authorizing funds for Dog Jam fundraising events and discuss procurement of chairs. Other discussion items include debriefing the Dog Jam fundraiser, directional signage, a survey, park maintenance, and a finance report.
- Authorize funds for Dog Jam Fundraising Events
- Discuss authorization to procure chairs
- Dog Jam Fundraiser Debrief
- Update on Directional Signage
- Finance Report ending April 30, 2025
Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee
The committee will discuss updates to directional signage and a review of signage rules. Members will also discuss community feedback, surveys, park maintenance, and fundraising.
- Update on Directional Signage
- Review of Signage Rules
- Discussion Regarding Feedback from Community
- Survey Discussion
- Park Maintenance and Improvements
Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee
The Red Hill Dog Park Steering Committee will discuss park maintenance, fundraising, and updated signage. Members will also review existing park rules and regulations, which govern daily use of the facility, and receive a finance report for the year ending December 31, 2024. The agenda lists only discussion items and reports; no formal votes or binding actions are scheduled.
- Review of existing Red Hill Dog Park rules and regulations
- Discussion of updated park signage and maintenance improvements
- Fundraising strategy updates
- Finance report covering the period ending December 31, 2024
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)