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City Council Elects New Mayor and Vice Mayor
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The Sausalito City Council on December 11 (left to right): Ray Withy, Vice Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles, Joan Cox, Mayor Joe Burns, Jill Hoffman
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At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 11, the Council elected Councilmember Joe Burns to serve as mayor in 2019 and Councilmember Susan Cleveland-Knowles to serve as vice mayor. The selection of a mayor and vice mayor is an annual event in Sausalito, with the holder of each position serving a one-year term. Mayor Burns served as vice mayor during the past year and succeeds outgoing Mayor Joan Cox.
The role of mayor is essential to Sausalito government. The mayor presides over meetings of the City Council, leads a subcommittee that sets meeting agendas for the Council, makes special proclamations, creates task forces, and makes appointments to county and regional commissions. The mayor also represents Sausalito to the press and at ceremonial occasions here and abroad.
The next regular meeting of the Sausalito City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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Contract Approved for Southview Park Improvements
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An illustration of improvements to Southview Park
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Improvements to Southview Park are moving forward thanks to City Council approval of a construction contract with Integra Construction Services of Pleasanton, California. Integra submitted the low bid of $1,179,000 in a competitive process that drew bids from five construction firms. Construction is expected to begin by early spring and be completed by fall 2019.
Southview Park is located on a steep hillside in the Old Town neighborhood of Sausalito. For the project, Integra Construction Services will be fixing retaining walls, repairing and upgrading drainage systems, improving accessibility, grading and resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts, and adding and upgrading paths, stairs, lawns, and seating areas. An additional $195,000 has been allocated for a new play structure and surfacing from Ross Recreation Equipment.
The projected cost of improvements to Southview Park is $1,428,527. Funding for the improvements will come from a variety of sources, including the 2016 Certificates of Participation, Measure O, and funds expected from California Proposition 68, which was approved by voters in November 2018.
Any questions regarding the Southview Park Improvement Project may be directed to Maintenance Division Manager Loren Umbertis of the Department of Public Works at lumbertis@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4113.
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Council Prepares to Allow Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
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At its meeting on December 11, the City Council approved the first reading of zoning ordinance amendments that would allow so-called junior accessory dwelling units, or JADUs, in Sausalito. The Council also approved the first reading of amendments to regulations for accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs.
The changes to City ordinances related to accessory dwelling units and the new ordinance allowing junior accessory dwelling units are in response to recent revisions to state law allowing JADUs and relaxing the requirements for ADUs. Allowing JADUs and ADUs helps the City of Sausalito achieve the following goals:
- Increase the housing stock in Sausalito
- Provide affordable housing units for renters
- Meet state requirements for new and affordable housing units
- Allow homeowners to generate extra income, which may make it possible for them to stay in their homes longer
The ordinances on junior accessory dwelling units and accessory dwelling units also contain amnesty periods to legalize existing unpermitted ADUs and JADUs.
The City first allowed accessory dwelling units in 2012. An ADU is defined as a small unit that is accessory to the main dwelling on the lot. ADUs can either be attached to the primary dwelling, constructed within existing space, or detached from the primary dwelling. ADUs must have exterior access and their own kitchen and bathroom. State law updated in 2018 requires municipalities to allow ADUs in all residential zoning districts that allow single-family homes and to allow the creation of efficiency units, among other changes.
A junior accessory dwelling unit is best thought of as halfway between a roommate situation and an independent apartment. JADUs are limited to 500 square feet and must be created within an existing dwelling, have their own cooking facilities (e.g. a kitchenette), and have both interior and exterior entrances. A JADU may have a shared bathroom. The state of California first allowed JADU ordinances in 2016.
The City Council's second reading of the ADU and JADU ordinances is expected to take place at its meeting on January 8, 2019. If the second reading is approved on January 8, the ordinances would go into effect 30 days later. The amnesty period to legalize unpermitted ADUs and JADUs would run from March 31, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
Any questions about junior accessory dwelling units or accessory dwelling units may be directed to Associate Planner Katie Faulkner at (415) 289-4135 or kfaulkner@sausalito.gov.
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Area Nonprofits Receive Grants from Holiday Parking Fund
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Members of the City Council with Lt. Stacie Gregory and recipients of 2018 grants
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In November, the City Council approved its annual holiday parking waiver at on-street parking meters in Sausalito. While parking is free at all on-street meters during the month of December, residents and visitors are encouraged to keep paying for their parking. Every year, on-street meter revenue collected in December goes into the City's holiday parking donation fund.
At its meeting on December 11, the City Council awarded this year's grants from the holiday parking fund. The grants totaled $5,000 and went to non-profit organizations that provide services to Marin County's neediest residents. The following nonprofits received 2018 grants:
- Homeward Bound of Marin: Homeward Bound is the primary homeless shelter and services provider for homeless families and individuals in Marin ($1,400 grant)
- Ritter Center: San Rafael's Ritter Center seeks to transition people into housing, improve their physical and mental health, provide substance use treatment, and improve the day-to-day living conditions of homeless individuals ($1,400 grant)
- MarinLink - Project Warm Wishes: Once a year, volunteers from Project Warm Wishes distribute 5,000 backpacks stuffed with warm clothing and rain ponchos to homeless men, women, and children living on Bay Area streets ($1,400 grant)
- Sausalito Presbyterian Church: Since October 1995, volunteers from the church have served a weekly hot lunch for anyone who is hungry ($400 grant)
- Open Door Ministries, Inc.: The Open Door provides hot meals and a sympathetic ear to disabled, homeless, or otherwise disadvantaged citizens and families ($400 grant)
Any questions about the annual holiday parking waiver or grants from the holiday parking fund may be directed to Lieutenant Stacie Gregory at sgregory@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4170.
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Answers to Questions About Alarm Permits in Sausalito
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The first part of the letter sent to residents and businesses with alarm systems
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The Sausalito Police Department recently sent a letter to residents and businesses that use an alarm system to safeguard their property. A few questions have come up since the letter was distributed:
Q. Does everyone in Sausalito with an alarm system have to pay the $75 alarm permit application fee that the letter refers to?
A. No. If you previously submitted an alarm permit application and paid a fee to register your alarm system, you do not have to pay any new or additional application fees.
Q. What is the reason for the new $40 annual permit fee?
The fee was established to accurately reflect annual police department costs to track alarm systems and respond to false alarms. The new fee goes into effect in March 2019; residents and businesses with alarm systems will be billed at that time. Please note that residents and businesses that exceed three false alarms per year will be subject to additional fees.
Q. What if I need to make changes to the contact information on my original application form?
A. If you have changes you would like to make, such as your phone number or emergency contacts, please turn in a new alarm permit application form with the new information. There is no fee to update your information. The more accurate your information, the better the police department can assist you when your alarm goes off.
Q. What if I received a letter, but don't have an active alarm system?
A. If you received the letter in error, please call the police department at (415) 289-4170 to let us know. The most likely explanation is that a previous occupant of your residence maintained an alarm system.
If you have any further questions about registering your alarm system or any fees related to alarm systems in Sausalito, please contact Administrative Aide Dawn Barbour at (415) 289-4174 or dbarbour@sausalito.gov.
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Time to Renew Your Business License
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The application and renewal menu on the City of Sausalito business license portal
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It's time to renew your business license. All businesses owned and/or operating in Sausalito are required to have a business license. This includes residential rentals, contractors, home-based businesses, and delivery services to Sausalito addresses.
If you are an existing business license holder, you should be receiving a renewal notice in the mail in mid-to-late December. The renewal notice will include an online renewal PIN number that you can use to renew your business license on the City's business license portal. Renewals are due no later than January 31, 2019.
If you own or operate a new business in Sausalito, please visit the business license portal for more information and to register for a business license. If you need assistance with the application process, please call (415) 762-0576.
The increase to business license taxes that was approved by Sausalito voters as Measure M in November 2018 will not go into effect until January 2020 for existing businesses. New businesses that register after July 1, 2019, will be subject to the new rates.
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Recap of City Council Meeting on December 11
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A regular meeting of the Sausalito City Council was held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The following, in red italics, is a brief summary of actions taken at the meeting. For a full report, watch the recording of the meeting. For late mail, please view the meeting agenda.
Special Presentations:
- 1A. Swearing In of Newly Elected City Councilmembers: Jill James Hoffman and Susan Cleveland-Knowles
Newly Elected City Council Members were Sworn in. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 1B. Award Grants from the Holiday Parking Donation Fund to Five Non-Profit Organizations that Provide Services to the Underserved in Marin County
Homeward Bound of Marin, Ritter Center, MarinLink: Project Warm Wishes, Sausalito Presbyterian Church, and Open Door Ministries, Inc. were recipients of the $5000.00 Grant award. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Consent Calendar: Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 4A. Adopt Resolution Ratifying the Canvass of Returns from the Marin County Registrar of Voters Office for the General Municipal Election of November 6, 2018 (Read the Staff Report, Attachment 1- Draft Resolution)
Adopted Resolution No. 5756 Ratifying the Canvass of Returns from the Marin County Registrar of Voters declaring Jill Hoffman and Susan Cleveland-Knowles the elected persons receiving the largest number of votes for the office and adopting and ratifying the vote on Measures L and M.
Council Received and Filed December 2018 General Plan Update Report.
Adopted resolution No. 5757 Appropriating Funds, Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Agreement between the City of Sausalito and Sausalito Marin City Sanitary District for the Rehabilitation of the City's Whiskey Springs Wastewater Pump Station.
Adopted Resolution No. 5758 and 5759 Amending the Lease of Premises for Existing MLK Tenants.
Adopted Resolution No. 5760 Awarding a Contract to Integra Construction for Southview Park Improvements.
City Council Received the Proposed 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule.
City Council Received and Filed an Annual Listing of Expiring Terms of Boards and Commissions for the 2019 Calendar Year.
City Council Approved Resolution No. 5761 Accepting the Reorganization and Amending Staffing Levels and Salary Ranges of the Administration Department. (Item 4H was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Hoffman. Item 4H was discussed at the end of the Consent Calendar and approved by a 4-1 roll call vote)
Council approved for Staff to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Establish Inclusionary Housing Regulations.
City Council Received Operating Protocols for Review.
Public Hearing Items:
- 5A. Introduction of Ordinances (1) Amending Sausalito Municipal Code Table 10.22-1, Section 10.44.080 and Section 10.88.040 in order to bring City’s Code into compliance with recent State law regarding Accessory Dwelling Regulations and establish an amnesty period for existing unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units and (2) Amending Sausalito Municipal Table 10.22-1 and Section 10.44.080, and to Add Sausalito Municipal Code Section 10.44.085, Establishing Regulations and an Amnesty Program for Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations (Read the Staff Report, Attachment 1- Draft ADU Ordinance, Attachment 2- Draft JADU Ordinance, Attachment 3- Planning Commission Resolution - ADUs, Attachment 4- Planning Commission Resolution - JADUs, Attachment 5- Redlined ADU Regulations, Attachment 6- State of California ADU Regulations, Attachment 7- State of California JADU Regulations, Attachment 8- Ordinance No. 1209, Attachment 9- Ordinance No. 1247, Attachment 10- Map of Sausalito Streets Less Than 16 Feet Wide, Attachment 11- SMC Section 10.22.020
Council Approved the Introduction of Ordinances to add to the Sausalito Municipal Code and to amend sections related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Business Items:
- 6A. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor
City Manager Adam Politzer acknowledged Mayor Joan Cox for her hard work and accomplishments, and thanked her for the excellent work that she's done for the City of Sausalito. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 6B. City Council Election of Mayor
The City Council voted Joe Burns to be the newly elected Mayor of the City of Sausalito. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 6C. City Council election of Vice mayor
The City Council voted Susan Cleveland-Knowles to be the newly elected Vice Mayor of the City of Sausalito. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings live via webcast? You can also watch video recordings of past Council meetings on the City website.
Council meetings are also broadcast live on television via Comcast Cable Channel 27 or AT&T Channel 99. If you miss the live broadcast, check the rebroadcast schedule.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 8, 2019, with the open session due to commence at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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Updates from Boards and Commissions
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Zoning Administrator. The City's Community Development Director acts as the Zoning Administrator and is assigned the authority and original jurisdiction for duties specified in the Sausalito Municipal Code.
Previous hearing. A hearing of the Zoning Administrator was held on July 24, 2018, in the City Hall Conference Room. The following action was taken at the hearing:
- Approved a request for a minor use permit to allow a temporary event called Maritime Day with activities including a flea market, boat building demonstrations, boat rides, live music, and a floating home tour within the Galilee Harbor property at 300 Napa Street on August 4, 2018
Next hearing. The next scheduled hearing of the Zoning Administrator will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17 in the City Hall Conference Room. The following items are on the agenda:
- A request for a 180-day extension of the construction time limit for the two-level addition to the existing residence at 112 Marion Avenue
- A request for a sidewalk dining encroachment permit and a minor use permit to place an outdoor dining area consisting of 4 tables, 16 chairs, and 6 planters in front of the Sushi Ran restaurant at 107 Caledonia Street
All Zoning Administrator hearings are open to the public. If you have any questions about the Zoning Administrator or an item under consideration, please contact the Community Development Department (CDD) at (415) 289-4128. The CDD public counter in City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee. The role of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is to provide the City Council with recommendations on bicycle and pedestrian circulation and congestion management in the community.
Previous meeting. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on Monday, November 19 in the City Hall Council Chambers. At the meeting, the committee discussed a subcommittee recommendation regarding installation of buffered bike lanes in both directions on Bridgeway between Richardson and Princess streets, congestion management, the Ferry Landing Visioning Project, and the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan Update. A special joint meeting with the City's Sustainability Commission was held in the City Hall Conference Room on November 28. That meeting focused on the General Plan Update and the Ferry Landing Visioning Project. Watch the video recordings of the November 19 meeting and the November 28 meeting
Upcoming meeting. The next meeting of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 17 in the Council Chambers. Meeting topics will include the General Plan Update process and the Ferry Landing Landside Visioning project.
All meetings of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee are open to the public and are also live streamed and video recorded. The staff liaisons are Public Works Director Jonathon Goldman and Chief of Police John Rohrbacher. The Council liaison is Joe Burns. Bjorn Griepenburg serves as the liaison of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Questions about the committee may be directed to jgoldman@sausalito.gov or jrohrbacher@sausalito.gov.
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Planning Commission. The role of the Planning Commission is to review applications for design review and land use entitlements, as set forth in planning and zoning laws of the City and the state, and perform other such duties as specified in the Sausalito Municipal Code.
Previous meeting. The following actions were taken at the meeting of the Planning Commission on December 5:
- Approved a design review permit, subject to heightened design review, to remodel and construct a two-story western addition, an addition, and a covered deck for the existing single-family residence at 416 Napa Street, along with a nonconformity permit to rebuild a single-car garage over the existing parking area and an encroachment agreement for garage, driveway, utilities, walls, landscaping, and stairs located in the public right-of-way
- Made a recommendation to the City Council on zoning ordinance amendments related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to add Sausalito Municipal Code section 10.44.085 and to amend Sausalito Municipal Code section 10.44.080, section 10.88.040, and table 10.22-1
Watch the video recording of the December 5 meeting
Upcoming meeting. There will be a meeting of the Planning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19. The following items are on the agenda:
- Review the 2019 calendar for Planning Commission meeting dates
- Consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow the hosting of limited special events at Studio 333, an art gallery located at 333 Caledonia Street, and a sign permit for business identification signage (note that the applicant is requesting that this item be continued)
- Conduct a fact-finding meeting and an advisory decision for restoration of views from 308 Third Street (continued from October 3, 2018)
- Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a zoning ordinance amendment to add Sausalito Municipal Code Section 10.40.140 establishing regulations for inclusionary housing
All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and are also live streamed and video recorded. If you have any questions about the Planning Commission or an item under consideration, please contact the Community Development Department at (415) 289-4128. The department's public counter in City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
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Business Advisory Committee. The Business Advisory Committee is a standing subcommittee of the Sausalito City Council. Its nine members are tasked with evaluating the economy of the City of Sausalito, identifying actions to promote the economic health of the business community, and performing other duties as requested by the City Council.
Previous meeting. The Business Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. At the meeting, the committee continued a discussion on the work of subcommittees focusing on downtown retail and the Marinship. Their work will result in committee recommendations to be forwarded to the General Plan Advisory Committee and the City Council. The meeting also included a report on the election results for Measures L and M and an update on the mobile showers pilot program.
Upcoming meeting. The next meeting of the Business Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, December 20 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The agenda includes an update from the subcommittees on downtown retail and the Marinship, and the introduction of Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director Yulia Carter, who will take a lead role in the City's upcoming expanded economic development program.
Any questions about the Business Advisory Committee may be directed to Yulia Carter, Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director, at ycarter@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4105. All meetings of the Business Advisory Committee are open to the public, with time available during the meeting for public comment.
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News from City Departments
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Administration. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area reports that in expectation of high levels of traffic congestion in the Marin Headlands during the winter holidays, a one-way loop traffic plan will be activated from Wednesday, December 19 to Monday, January 7. Vehicle traffic through the Baker-Barry Tunnel will be one-way in the westbound direction. Conzelman Road will convert from two-way travel to one-way travel in the eastbound direction between McCullough Road and Alexander Avenue, with a portion of the remaining travel lane dedicated for visitor parking. Traffic is expected to be heavy throughout this area, and visitors can expect delays entering and leaving the Marin Headlands during this period. Bicycles will not be subject to these restrictions and will continue to operate in both directions.
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Administration. Is the County of Marin government providing the services you want and need? Take the Marin County 2018 Resident Survey. This online survey will require about 15 minutes to complete and includes questions about quality of life, demographics, and government services. The survey will be open through January 31, 2019. Results from the survey will be available in spring 2019 via the County's website and will be discussed during a public workshop with the County Board of Supervisors.
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Public Works. Beginning on December 21, the combination of lunar phase and the solar perihelion will result in especially high tides, sometimes referred to as "king tides." King tides that exceed 6.5' can cause street flooding in Sausalito, most often on Gate 5 Road. In December 2018, high tides exceeding 6.5' are predicted on the following days:
- Friday, December 21 at 9:47 a.m.
- Saturday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m.
- Sunday, December 23 at 11:15 a.m.
- Monday, December 24 at 12:04 p.m.
Rain, lowered barometric pressure as a result of winter storms, and wind (especially out of the south) can increase tide heights and inundation areas. Staff from Sausalito Public Works, the Sausalito Police Department, and Southern Marin Fire will monitor tides and flood zones especially carefully on each of these days and proactively place "flooded" signs in the areas that are usually affected by tides of these heights.
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Southern Marin Fire. Have you ever been curious about the size, scope, and staffing levels of the Southern Marin Fire Protection District, the firefighters charged with keeping Sausalito safe?
- Southern Marin Fire serves the communities of Tamalpais Valley, Almonte, Homestead Valley, Alto, Strawberry, the City of Sausalito, Fort Baker, the Marin Headlands, and approximately 1/4 of the town of Tiburon.
- The Southern Marin Fire Protection District covers 20.5 square miles, a population of approximately 26,175, and over 14,100 homes and commercial properties.
- Southern Marin Fire has 54 full-time employees, including a fire chief, a deputy fire chief, 2 battalion chiefs, a deputy fire marshal, a fire inspector, 9 captains, 36 firefighters/engineers (15 of whom are also paramedics), and 3 administrative staff. The district shares battalion chiefs with the City of Mill Valley.
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Recreation Department. Sausalito Parks and Recreation is happy to welcome members of Yoga of Sausalito, which is closing on December 23. Beginning in January 2019, six new yoga classes will be offered in the Exercise Room at Sausalito City Hall:
- Hatha Yoga Basics with Thom Switzer
- Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (drop-in fee: $15 for residents, $17 for non-residents)
- Sundays from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. (drop-in fee: $15 for residents, $17 for non-residents)
- Yin Yoga with Sarah Butler
- Sundays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (drop-in fee: $18 for residents, $20 for non-residents)
- Morning Vinyasa Flow with Melanie Barna
- Mondays from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. (drop-in fee: $15 for residents, $17 for non-residents)
- Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. (drop-in fee: $15 for residents, $17 for non-residents)
- Yin/Yang Yoga with Melanie Barna
- Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (drop-in fee: $15 for residents, $17 for non-residents)
This winter, Parks and Recreation will also offer Belly Dance with Robin Parvin on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. The drop-in fee is $12 for residents and $14 for non-residents. A 4-week session is $40 for residents and $45 for non-residents.
Please contact Linda Finch at (415) 289-4152 or lfinch@sausalito.gov if you have any questions about the new classes.
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Recreation Department. Sausalito Parks and Recreation and Mt. Tam Adventures will be offering day camps for kids from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on January 2, 3, and 4. Daily registration is $60 for residents and $65 for non-residents. After-care is also available. Registration is required. Visit sausalitocamps.com for more information or to register online.
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Library. The Sausalito Library's digital collections are a great way to take advantage of your community's shared resources during your winter travels. Popular e-books and e-audiobooks are available with your library card via the OverDrive service and its Libby app. E-books and e-audiobooks are also available for Sausalito residents through Hoopla, along with music, movies, and digital comic books. And Kanopy is a vast collection of independent, classic, and foreign cinema – think of it as a library version of Netflix.
If you don't yet have a library card, you can register online and start taking advantage of the Sausalito Library's digital collections immediately. If you encounter any trouble or have any questions, please contact City Librarian Abbot Chambers at (415) 289-4123 or achambers@sausalito.gov.
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Things Happening in Our Community
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Gingerbread House Tour. The annual Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour takes place during the entire month of December. More than twenty Sausalito merchants, businesses, and City departments are participating in the 12th annual tour, which is presented by the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce. Most of the gingerbread houses can be viewed on foot in one afternoon. Printed maps of the tour are available at participating merchants. You can also find an online version of the map on the tour website.
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Beatnik Word-Jazz Party. Dust off your beret and join the Sausalito Historical Society from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14 for an evening of jazz, wine, beer, bongos, coffee, and poetry. This special event at Firehouse Coffee & Tea celebrates the opening of a new Sausalito Historical Society exhibit at the Bay Model, The Sausalito Renaissance and the Birth of Mid-Century Modern in Sausalito: The Artists, Poets and Impresarios of the Late 1940s. Tickets are $40 and include one drink and all food. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. A "word jazz" poetry reading will begin at 6:45 p.m., and music will be scattered throughout the evening. Firehouse Coffee & Tea is located at 317 Johnson Street in Sausalito.
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Sausalito Writers' Circle. Looking for a supportive group to share your writing with? Ready to tackle that story, novel, or poem? Interested in providing feedback to others? Whether you're an aspiring writer, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, come join us on Saturday, December 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Your host at this Sausalito Library program is Sausalito resident, published author, and experienced workshop facilitator Cindy Knoebel. If interested in attending, please join our Meetup group and RSVP. The Writers' Circle typically meets twice per month.
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Santa Christmas Brunch. St. Mary Star of the Sea will host its annual Santa Christmas Buffet on Sunday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Duggan Hall at 180 Harrison Avenue. The brunch will include a variety of dishes, including French toast, quiche, sausage, ham, and fruit salad. A selection of beverages will also be available. After the brunch, Santa will be visiting Duggan Hall with presents for the kids and photos for mom and dad. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children. This event is sponsored by the St. Mary Star of the Sea Men's Club. Please RSVP to stmarystaroftheseamensclub@gmail.com.
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Sailing to the Edge of Time. Join author John Kretschmer for a special presentation based on his new book, Sailing to the Edge of Time: The Promise, the Challenge and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging, at Spaulding Marine Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, December 17. Kretschmer's narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice on seamanship, along with his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, offshore, where we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable. The Spaulding Marine Center is located at 600 Gate 5 Road. Please use the parking spaces next to our building or on the street.
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Day Camps for Kids. Sausalito Parks and Recreation and Mt. Tam Adventures will be offering day camps for kids from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on January 2, 3, and 4. Daily registration is $60 for residents and $65 for non-residents. After-care is also available. Registration is required. Visit sausalitocamps.com for more information or to register online.
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Met Opera Preview: Adriana Lecouvreur. The Sausalito Library's Met Opera Preview series for 2018-19 continues on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall with a preview of the upcoming Metropolitan Opera performance of Adriana Lecouvreur by Francesco Cilea. Host Tom Wilhite will present background information about the opera and composer, followed by a plot synopsis that includes a selection of audio and video clips from past performances. Tom's preview takes place on the Tuesday before the Saturday morning Live in HD simulcast from the Met. All are welcome.
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Caregiver Support Group. Are you or someone you know caring for a loved one who is suffering from cognitive impairment? Consider joining the Sausalito-based Caregiver Support Group, led by facilitators affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California. The next monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, January 12 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Rotary Village Community Room at 701 Coloma Street in Sausalito. The group offers caregivers the ability to exchange information, talk through challenges and ways of coping, and share feelings and frustrations. Participants and their situations are assured complete confidentiality. For additional information, please send email to caregivermarin@gmail.com.
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