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City Council Considers 5G Wireless Facilities
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A map of existing wireless telecommunications facilities in Sausalito (larger version)
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The Sausalito City Council took action at its meeting on June 11 to move forward with amendments to the City's zoning ordinance governing wireless telecommunications facilities like the small-cell installations used for 5G networks. The ordinance regulates the deployment of new telecommunications facilities to the extent allowed by federal and state law. The regulations are primarily based on aesthetic concerns, as federal law prohibits municipalities from restricting the installation of telecommunications facilities based on health concerns or through the introduction of high fees for installation permits.
Also at the meeting on June 11, and in response to public comment, the City Council directed City staff to research what other municipalities have done to regulate 5G networks in their communities and what legal actions are underway. Staff will report back to the Council in August or September 2019. If the Council determines that further amendments to the ordinance are warranted, a public hearing will be announced to Sausalito residents.
A second reading of the amendments to the City's zoning ordinance will take place at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18. If approved, the ordinance would go into effect 30 days later.
Any questions about City of Sausalito regulations governing telecommunications facilities may be directed to Community Development Director Lilly Whalen at lwhalen@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4133. The telecommunications item heard by the Council on June 11 was originally scheduled for May 28 but was continued to a later date.
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New Additions to 2019-20 City Budget
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The proposed MLK Park crosswalk at Coloma Street
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At its meeting on June 11, the City Council reviewed recommendations for supplementary additions to the City's fiscal year 2019-20 budget, which covers the time period July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
Fiscal year 2019-20 is the second year of a two-year budget cycle which began on July 1, 2018. A preliminary budget for 2019-20 was set as part of the 2018 budget process, so this year's budget process involves making relatively minor changes. The City is projecting total general fund operating expenditures of approximately $20,200,000 in 2019-20, with operating revenues exceeding operating expenditures by $488,000 and general fund reserves of $1,175,000.
The following additions to the City's 2019-20 budget were reviewed by the City Council and moved forward for final review:
Requests from City Departments
- Request from City Administration to update the City's financial system ($15,500)
- Request from City Administration to upgrade the City's computer system to Windows Exchange Server 2019 ($31,712)
- Request from City Administration to install video recording equipment in the City Hall Conference Room ($35,000)
- Request from City Administration to outsource the video recording of City Council meetings to the Community Media Center of Marin ($18,000)
- Request from the Community Development Department to fund phase one of a records management program to digitize the City's building and planning archives ($50,000)
- Request from the Sausalito Police Department to replace the recording system for the interview room at the police station ($54,000)
- Request from the Sausalito Police Department to restore the position of captain ($15,000)
Requests from Community Partners
In addition to the items above, the City Council added an appropriation of $50,000 for disaster preparation, prevention, and geologic mapping.
A final budget will be presented to the City Council for approval at a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18. Any questions about the City of Sausalito budget may be directed to Administrative Services Director and Assistant City Manager Yulia Carter at ycarter@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4105.
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Mobile Shower Service to Continue at Marinship Park
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A mobile shower trailer at Marinship Park
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At its meeting on Tuesday, June 11, the City Council approved a resolution to continue offering mobile shower service on two mornings per week at Marinship Park. The service is provided by Downtown Streets Team, whose staff also provides shower users with information about housing and employment services and other forms of assistance.
In the staff report recommending the extension of the program that began in December 2018, the Sausalito Police Department cited the following statistics:
- Beneficiaries of the program have taken 581 showers
- The vast majority of people who have used the mobile showers are from the Sausalito community and live on boats on Richardson Bay, in vehicles, or on the street
- 29 shower users have been newly entered into the county's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- 46 shower users have been assessed using the county's vulnerability index service prioritization decision assistance tool (VI-SPDAT)
- Approximately 50% of boat-dwellers who have used the mobile showers have expressed interest in getting into permanent housing
- Approximately 75% of those living on land who have used the mobile showers have expressed interest in getting into permanent housing
- The police department has received zero calls for service related to the mobile shower program
- The police department reports no increase in the overall number of calls for service at Marinship Park
Any questions about the mobile shower service in Sausalito may be directed to Lt. Bill Fraass at (415) 289-4170 or bfraass@sausalito.gov. The current schedule for mobile showers at Marinship Park is Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Open House on June 17 to Review Proposals for Fort Baker
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The boat shop and marina complex at Fort Baker
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The National Park Service has received five proposals from prospective commercial partners interested in rehabilitating the boat shop and marina complex at Fort Baker, which consists of an 8,200-square foot main building, three smaller outbuildings, a deck, and a guest dock.
The partner that emerges at the end of a review process will be responsible for rehabilitating the existing facilities and operating a new waterfront community center. Suggested elements for the new community center include a restaurant and bar, an event venue, and a public marina for day use.
As Fort Baker's neighbors to the south, the residents of Sausalito are likely users of the new facilities. Sausalito would also see potential impacts if the new facilities generate additional traffic to the area.
As part of getting Sausalito involved in the decision-making process, the National Park Service will host a drop-in open house on Monday, June 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of Sausalito City Hall. At the open house, each of the prospective commercial partners for the boat house and marina project will have a table from which to distribute informational handouts and engage members of the community.
Based on feedback from the public and its own evaluation of prospective partners, the National Park Service plans to release a short list of candidates for further consideration in late 2019. The partner that is ultimately awarded with the project will begin rehabilitation of the complex in 2020 or 2021, with an expected 20-year lease for operations.
Any questions about the project or the open house on June 17 may be directed to Fort Baker Real Estate Project Manager Stephen Kasierski at steve_kasierski@nps.gov.
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Public Hearing on Sewer Rate Increase Scheduled for June 18
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A map of Sausalito's sewer system
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Every five years, the City of Sausalito assesses its sewer management costs and needs, then establishes sewer rates to support those needs. Based on the current rate study, the City of Sausalito is proposing to raise the City's rates by an aggregate of 4% per year over the next five years. Funds generated by the higher rates will make it possible for the City to make capital improvements that are necessary for us to continue to maintain compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. A public hearing on the proposed increase is scheduled for June 18, 2019.
The new proposed rates are shown in the table below:
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The City of Sausalito collects and transports raw sewage through a system of pipes and pump stations. The sewage is then sent to the Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District interceptor.
Between 2014 and 2018, the City successfully reduced sanitary sewer overflows by 70 percent through a proactive maintenance and rehabilitation program. As the City's 80-year-old system continues to age, additional repairs and replacements are needed.
The City's residential rate structure follows the approach that was approved by a majority of ratepayers and adopted by the City Council in 2014. Sewer rates are allocated to one of four customer classes:
- Single Family
- Single Family Attached
- Duplexes
- Multi-Family
Eighty-eight percent of the sewer rate is comprised of a fixed charge for installed infrastructure, and the remaining 12 percent is an adjustable volumetric charge that is calculated based on winter water use for each customer class. During winter, water usage closely reflects indoor water usage and consumption. The volumetric component is adjusted annually based on average winter water usage for the prior fiscal year across all customer classes. A unique fixed and volumetric charge is assigned to non-residential customers.
The public hearing at which the City Council will consider and decide upon the proposed sewer service rate increase is scheduled to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Time will be available for members of the public to provide their comments to the Council.
Any affected property owner or tenant may submit a written protest to the proposed increase to the sewer service rates. Each protest must be in writing, state that the identified property owner or tenant opposes the proposed changes, identify the parcel for which the protest is made (by assessor's parcel number or street address), and include the signature of the property owner or tenant. Only one protest will be counted per parcel. Protests may be submitted by mail to the City of Sausalito, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965. Protests may also be hand-delivered before or at the public hearing on June 18. To be counted, protest documents must be received before the hearing ends. If a majority of property owners submit a protest, the Council cannot adopt the proposed rates.
If you have questions or comments about the proposed sewer rate increase, please call (800) 676-7516 or send email to Yulia Carter, Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director, at ycarter@sausalito.gov.
Please note that the Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District transports and treats Sausalito's sewer flow and is conducting a parallel and separate rate assessment. Its rate appears separately on your property tax bill.
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New Tennis Courts at MLK Park Are Ready for Play
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The renovated tennis courts at MLK Park
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Renovations to the five tennis courts at MLK Park have been completed and the courts are now ready for use. Work performed by Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. included the complete removal and replacement of the court surface, new nets and posts, new fencing fabric on the east side of the courts, the creation of a new van-accessible parking stall on Coloma Street, and a new accessible path of travel to the courts.
Funding for improvements to the MLK tennis courts came from the 2016 Certificates of Participation. Any questions about the project may be directed to Senior Civil Engineer Andrew Davidson at adavidson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4180.
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Recap of City Council Meeting on June 11
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A regular meeting of the Sausalito City Council was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The following, in red italics, is a brief summary of actions taken at the meeting. For late mail, please view the meeting agenda.
Special Presentations: Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 1A. Introduction to City Council and Update on Key Park Projects from Laura Joss, Golden Gate NRA Superintendent
Consent Calendar: Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
- 5A. Approval of Closure of Caledonia Street for the City of Sausalito to Host National Night Out (Read the Staff Report)
The City Council approved the closure of Caledonia Street for the City of Sausalito to host National Night Out.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 5809 continuing the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Storm Activity and Landslides and authorized by Resolution No. 5810 the extension of construction hours for debris removal.
- 5C. Pilot Mobile Shower Program Update and Request for Adoption of Program (Read the Staff Report)
The City Council received and filed the update on the Mobile Shower Pilot Program and adopted the program. Quarterly reports will be provided to Council.
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1271 to amend the Sausalito Municipal Code by adding Chapter 11.40.
Business Items:
Budget recommendations and options were provided along with additional policy direction for preparation of the FY 2019-20 budget resolution to be presented for adoption at the next scheduled meeting. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
The Council received and filed the Waterfront Management Plan Update and approved the continued development of the Safe Harbor Program. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
The City Council received and filed the monthly update. Watch the recording of this portion of the meeting
Public Hearing Items:
The City Council received the introduction of a Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance and moved forward with amendments to the City's existing ordinance. In response to public comment, the Council directed City staff to do further research. A second reading of the ordinance will take place on June 18, 2019. 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 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.
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Upcoming City Council Meeting on June 18
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There will be a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with the open session beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 420 Litho Street. The following agenda snapshot provides highlights only. For more information and additional items, please view the agenda and read the associated staff reports.
Consent Calendar:
Business Items:
- 6A. Update on Sausalito Ferry Landside Improvements and Request for Proposals (Read the Staff Report, Attachment 1- Request for Proposals)
- 6B. Community Development Department Short Term Rental Enforcement Quarterly Report: February-May 2019 (Read the Staff Report)
- 6C. Sausalito Marin City School District, Council Committee Update (There are no attachments for this item)
Public Hearing Items:
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings live via webcast? You can also watch video recordings of past 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 July 16, 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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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 in the community.
Previous meeting. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on Monday, May 20 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Topics on the agenda included the General Plan Update, safe routes to school, traffic congestion, and the committee's update to the City Council on May 28.
Watch the video recording of the meeting on May 20
Watch the video recording of the presentation to the City Council on May 28
Upcoming meeting. The next meeting of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Topics on the agenda include the General Plan Update, safe routes to school, traffic congestion, and a follow-up on the committee's update to the City Council.
All meetings of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee are open to the public and are also live streamed and video recorded. The staff liaison is Chief of Police John Rohrbacher. The Council liaison is Joe Burns. Bjorn Griepenburg serves as the liaison of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Questions, comments, and project ideas may be directed to pbac@sausalito.gov or jrohrbacher@sausalito.gov.
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Parks and Recreation Commission. The seven-member Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, on planning and policy matters related to City of Sausalito parks and recreation areas, and on the management of public art in Sausalito.
Previous meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on May 29. At the meeting, the commission voted unanimously to request that the City Council appropriate $25,000 for the planting of trees at MLK Field.
Upcoming meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Edgewater Room on the lower level of City Hall. Topics on the agenda include the General Plan Update and the commission white paper requested by Mayor Joe Burns.
The staff liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission is Parks and Recreation Director Mike Langford. The City Council liaison is Mayor Joe Burns. Any questions about the Parks and Recreation Commission may be directed to mlangford@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4126. All meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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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 met on May 16. At the meeting, the committee members discussed how to make opening a business in Sausalito a friendly process, the implementation of new business tax rules, committee reports to the General Plan Advisory Committee and the City Council, and the committee's goals for 2019.
Upcoming meeting. The next regular meeting of the Business Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. The committee members will continue discussions regarding their presentation of the three-part Economic Development Report to the General Plan Advisory Committee and the scheduling of a joint meeting with the Hospitality Business Development Committee. There will also be an update on the City's new business license ordinance and permit process.
Any questions about the Business Advisory Committee may be directed to Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Yulia Carter at ycarter@sausalito.gov or Acting Management Analyst Amy Turner at aturner@sausalito.gov. All meetings of the Business Advisory Committee are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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Hospitality Business Development Committee. The role of the Hospitality Business Development Committee is to promote the hospitality and tourism industry in Sausalito and make recommendations to the City Council. Membership of the committee consists of two representatives from the hotel industry, two representatives from the restaurant industry, and two representatives from the Chamber of Commerce.
Previous meeting. The Hospitality Business Development Committee met on Thursday, June 6. At the meeting, the committee discussed the strategic marketing plan to be presented to the City Council on June 11.
Upcoming meeting: The next meeting of the Hospitality Business Development Committee will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. At the meeting, the commission will revisit the strategic marketing plan in the wake of the City Council meeting on June 11.
Any questions about the Hospitality Business Development Committee may be directed to Parks and Recreation Director Mike Langford at (415) 289-4126 or mlangford@sausalito.gov. All meetings of the Hospitality Business Development Committee are open to the public, with time available for public comment.
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News from City Departments
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Public Works. As part of the City's 2018 Streets Project, a City of Sausalito contractor will be installing striping and pavement markings along Caledonia Street and Spencer Avenue during the week of June 17.
Work on Caledonia Street will take place between Napa Street and Johnson Street. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. Caledonia Street will remain open, but parking will be limited. Traffic will be controlled by use of flaggers.
Work on Spencer Avenue will take place between Prospect Avenue and the Highway 101 frontage road on Wednesday, June 19. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spencer Avenue will remain open but controlled by use of flaggers.
Please drive carefully and watch for construction workers and signage in the vicinity of work areas. Any questions about these projects or other streets projects in Sausalito may be directed to Senior Civil Engineer Andrew Davidson at adavidson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4180.
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Public Works. PG&E has scheduled urgent overnight repairs in the vicinity of 412 Pine Street for Wednesday night and Thursday morning, June 19 and 20. Approximately 120 PG&E customers in the area will experience a power interruption. Those affected should have already received notification from PG&E. If you are not sure if your address will be affected, please contact Assistant Engineer Bryant Ho of the City of Sausalito at (415) 289-4191 or JJ Stowaser of PG&E at (925) 519-0074. The power interruption should only last about an hour.
Construction activity will include the operation of cranes and heavy equipment. The noise will be significant if you are a resident of Pine Street. Construction is expected to last throughout the night.
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Public Works. PG&E has notified the City of Sausalito that its crews will be replacing a steel gas main on Booker Avenue through July 12, 2019. The road will be closed Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Please use alternate routes and plan accordingly. Any questions about the project may be directed to the Department of Public Works at (415) 289-4106. We apologize for the late notice.
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Public Works. Atwood Avenue will be closed just east of the driveway at 26 Atwood on Monday, July 1 for construction work related to underground utilities. The closure will detour traffic around Atwood between North Street and Bulkley Avenue. Please expect delays if you live on Atwood. After the utility work has been approved, pavement restoration work will require a second road closure in the same location.
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Administration. The City of Sausalito has been advised that Golden Gate Ferry schedules will not change for the summer season. Current timetables will remain in effect through Sunday, September 22, 2019.
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Administration. In collaboration with PG&E, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) has closed a series of trails and fire roads in and around the Alta Fire Road, Rodeo Valley Fire Road, Oakwood Valley Trail, and Bobcat Trail. These areas in the Marin Headlands will be closed to all visitor access until sometime in July 2019. The closures will ensure visitor safety during the replacement of power lines which provide power to the City of Sausalito and all park lands in the Marin Headlands.
The project is part of PG&E's high-priority transmission line replacement project for ten towers within the GGNRA in Marin County. One additional tower requires lower-priority repair work. As part of PG&E's Wildfire Safety Inspection Program, it was determined that corrective repairs were necessary for the towers on the Ignacio-Alto-Sausalito 60kv transmission line.
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Parks and Recreation. Sausalito Parks and Recreation and Super Soccer Stars are pleased to offer summer soccer classes for ages 1 to 7 years. Two four-week sessions for five age groups between the ages of 1 and 7 will be held on Saturday mornings at Marinship Park from June 29 to July 20 and August 10 to 31. A free demonstration class will be held on Saturday, June 22. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152.
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Library. The Sausalito Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program for kids is now underway. Summer reading this year includes two reading challenges, one for kids 11 and under, the other for kids 12-14 years old. Please visit the library reference desk to sign up. A full schedule of special events and programs may be found on the Sausalito Library website. Any questions about the Summer Reading Program may be directed to Erin Wilson at (415) 289-4121 or ewilson@sausalito.gov.
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Community Development. The Community Development Department is recruiting for a permit technician. This full-time position has a salary range of $4,961 to $6,649 per month. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2019. The permit technician provides information and direction to the public on building, planning, and engineering processes and requirements; issues building permits; routes and tracks plans to appropriate divisions or departments; and performs related duties as assigned.
For more information about job openings at the City of Sausalito, please visit the Job Openings page on the City website. Any questions about employment opportunities with the City of Sausalito may be directed to Human Resources Manager Susan Paterson at spaterson@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4130.
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Things Happening in Our Community
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by the Ralph Woodson Blues Band. The event is sponsored by Sausalito Sister Cities. Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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Shut Up & Write! Sausalito. Looking to spark your writing in the company of other writers? Whether you're writing – or wanting to write – a script, a book, a blog, a short story, a poem, or a song, Shut Up & Write!™ Sausalito is the place to be. Join us on Monday, June 17 in the Community Room on the ground floor of the Sausalito Fire Station at 333 Johnson Street. Writing prompts will be offered to get you started, and those who wish to may share their writing in the last 15 minutes. Sausalito writer A.T. Lynne is the host. There is no charge to participate.
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Coloring and Doodling Party for Adults. Come relax and join the coloring party on Tuesday, June 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall. We provide a stress-free atmosphere, soothing music, and delicious refreshments so you can unleash your imagination. The Sausalito Library provides all coloring supplies, and we can help you make bookmarks and buttons from your artwork. Seating is limited for this free program. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Rebecca Burgan at rburgan@sausalito.gov.
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Mail, Contacts, and Calendars on Your Mac. This Sausalito Library workshop at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 will focus on the Apple applications for your personal life: managing your people, your time, and your communication. You will learn how to create contacts and calendar events and sync them to your iPhone and iPad. You will also discover the basics of Apple Mail and learn workflows and organizational strategies to master your email. Instructor Jon Hartman is a computer consultant specializing in Apple devices who also teaches classes at the libraries in Mill Valley and Tiburon.
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Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show. The Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show brings together local poets to read their own or others' work aloud. In groups of no more than five, these poets hold forth at coffee houses, bookstores, libraries, and civic sites. The shows are short, punchy, pithy, and informal. The Sausalito show will be hosted by the Sausalito Library in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Poets include Louise Yost, Sy Margaret Baldwin, Robin Lee, Carol Sheldon, and Angelika Quirk. All are welcome to attend. The Marin Poetry Center is a local organization dedicated to the development and appreciation of poetry.
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. with jazz from The Black Market Trust. The event is sponsored by the Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS). Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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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 Sunday, June 23 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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Shut Up & Write! Sausalito. Looking to spark your writing in the company of other writers? Whether you're writing – or wanting to write – a script, a book, a blog, a short story, a poem, or a song, Shut Up & Write!™ Sausalito is the place to be. Join us on Monday, June 24 in the Community Room on the ground floor of the Sausalito Fire Station at 333 Johnson Street. Writing prompts will be offered to get you started, and those who wish to may share their writing in the last 15 minutes. Sausalito writer A.T. Lynne is the host. There is no charge to participate.
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Edible Flowers: Beyond the Beauty. Have you ever wondered if you can eat your flowers? In some cases, you can! Many of these edible beauties are easy to grow over the course of a season. Join Jenine Stilson on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to learn which flowers or parts of flowers are safe to eat — and some that you should avoid. We will cover ornamentals, herbs, flowers of fruits and vegetables, and even weeds, and give you creative ideas on how to use them. Jenine became a UC Marin Master Gardener in 2014 and has been a leader of the Edibles Guild for the past three years. This program is co-sponsored by the Sausalito Library and Sausalito Beautiful.
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. with blues from Ron Thompson and His Resistors. The event is sponsored by Friends of Sausalito Dog Parks. Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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4th of July in Sausalito. This three-part event on Thursday, July 4 begins with a parade of floats, bands, classic cars, local officials, and organizations. The parade starts at the intersection of Second Street and Main Street at 10:00 a.m. and ends at the corner of Caledonia and Litho streets. After the parade, the party gets going at Robin Sweeny Park with food and entertainment, a tug of war, an egg toss, and live music and dancing. The finale at Gabrielson Park at 6:30 p.m. features more live music, followed by Sausalito's legendary fireworks display.
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. with jazz and swing from The Hot Baked Goods. The event is sponsored by the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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Author Reading: Houseboat Wars. It's 1977, and battles rage on Richardson's Bay over attempts to evict hundreds of houseboat dwellers, most of them young and rebellious, in the new novel Houseboat Wars by Charles Bush. Kirkus Reviews writes, "In this thriller, a houseboat community's legal case against developers culminates in murder.... The attorney protagonist getting caught up in more melodrama than lawyering makes for an unusual but convincing tale." Charles Bush is a former attorney whose clients ranged from residents of Sausalito houseboats to inmates on San Quentin Prison's Death Row. This special Sausalito Library program will take place on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room of City Hall.
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by Blues Defenders. The event is sponsored by Sausalito-on-the-Waterfront Foundation. Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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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, July 13 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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Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin. The Sausalito Library invites you to a presentation on the first museum retrospective of renowned tattoo artist and California native Ed Hardy. This special program presented by museum docent Gretchen Turner will take place on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Deeper than Skin tracks Hardy’s goal of elevating the tattoo from its subculture status to an important visual art form. The exhibition surveys Hardy's life in art that has as its inspiration both traditional American tattooing and Japan’s ukiyo-e era culture. The corresponding exhibit at the de Young runs from July 13 to October 6.
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Jazz & Blues by the Bay. The 2019 season of Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts continues in Gabrielson Park on Friday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. with jazz from Tin Cup Serenade. The event is sponsored by St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Food and beverages will be on sale. The grass seating area fills up quickly, so come down early to save a spot!
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