-- Tam Valley News --
About your Parks, Recreation, Refuse & Sanitation Services
November 10, 2022
TCSD offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.

Should you have a sewer emergency, please call 415-779-9059.
Please note, there are NO changes to the garbage schedule.

Highlights of November 9th Board Meeting
 
  1. Approved the purchase of a new commercial dishwasher and new stainless steel cabinets and countertops for the Tam Valley Community Center kitchen.
  2. Introduced an ordinance to create a new Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) to replace the former Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The new PARC will consist of 5 members. If you are interested in being a member of PARC, we anticipate the application period for PARC will begin in January 2023.
  3. Received summary of implementation status of recommendations regarding the Management Partners Parks and Recreation Operations and Facilities Assessment/Five-Year Financial Forecast Study (dated Feb. 2021).
  4. Discussed adopting Rosenburg’s Rules of Order for TCSD Board and Commission meetings. The Board directed staff to return at the next meeting with a resolution adopting Rosenberg's Rules of Orders.

 
Save the Date!
The community is invited to attend a casual Holiday Gathering after the Board’s December 14th board meeting. We anticipate the meeting will end by 7:45pm. The Holiday Gathering is an opportunity for the community to interact with the TCSD Board and staff while enjoying refreshments in a festive atmosphere.


Special Board Meeting November 16th
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a study session on the preliminary analysis and recommendations from R3 Consulting Group regarding the Five-Year Rate Study and 10- Year Financial Plan for Solid Waste expenditures and revenues.
Holiday Fun in Tam Valley

The holidays are just around the corner and we are gearing up for some fun things at the Tam Valley Community Center. Save the dates and please consider joining us a volunteer - there is nothing more rewarding than helping your community gather joyfully.

December 3rd - Jolly Jingles
December 10th - Breakfast with Santa - tickets on sale now!
December 16-19th - Light Fight Holiday Decor Contest
January 21st - Crab Feed


If you are interested in volunteering email our Event Coordinator, Camille Esposito at: events@tamcsd.org
Evolving Shorelines: Preliminary Design Survey

Over the past year, the Evolving Shorelines design team has learned a great deal about the Bothin Marsh Preserve.

Based on these initial conversations, the design team has developed some guiding principles to inform next steps in design. 

We invite you to take a few minutes to provide your feedback by taking this brief online survey.

For more information about the project and to sign up for updates, click here.
COMMUNITY CLASSES & EVENTS
Cars & Coffee
November 12th - THIS WEEKEND!
8-11am
Tam Valley Community Center Parking Lot

Join fellow car enthusiasts at the Tam Valley Community Center parking lot for Tam Valley's Cars & Coffee!!! Bring that rare, muscle or antique vehicle out of the garage and down to the community center where others can appreciate the work you've put in to make it special!
PG&E Virtual North Coast Town Hall
November 15
5:30 – 7pm 


PG&E is hosting an interactive virtual town hall to share more about our efforts to better serve our customers and communities.

I hope you will join us for the conversation:
  • Hear about recent work in the region
  • Learn more about programs for winter bill savings and safety
  • Connect with PG&E’s regional leadership team, including Regional Vice President Ron Richardson
  • Provide feedback and ask questions of the local leadership team
 

Join the virtual town hall: https://bit.ly/3Egg1ws
or Call: >> 888-831-6082
Conference ID: 3042707
 
To access the webinar event or view recordings of past webinars you can also visit pge.com/webinars.
Tam Valley Rising Tides
Thursday, November 17th at 7pm
Tam Valley Community Center

Sea level rise is a reality in Tam Valley, Tam Junction, and surrounding areas. As a community, we must adapt. Join us to learn, engage, and set the course.
 
Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters will make the keynote address.
She will be followed by:
Senior Planner Leslie Lacko
NHA Advisors Principal Mark Northcross
Planning Manager Chris Choo
SFEI Senior Environmental Scientist Jeremy Lowe
 
For more information, visit: nrgmillvalley.org

Join Us for Bingo
Every Wednesday
11am
Tam Valley Community Center
203 Marin Avenue

The Bingo Bunch is collecting steam! We have more players every week! Come on down to the Tam Valley Community Center every Wednesday and spend a lovely time while Jack calls the numbers and serves lunch.

If you need help with transportation or have questions, please call the office at 415-388-6393 or email Camille at events@tamcsd.org

RESOURCES
Extra Chipper Days are Coming to Marin This Fall - Reserve a Pick Up Day Now!

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Chipper Day program is proud to announce that it will be offering additional Chipper Days to Marin County residents this fall. The additional Chipper Days will begin on Monday, October 31st and run through the end of November.
 
As always, reservations are required to participate and all the normal rules and guidelines apply. 
 
FireSafe Marin's October Wildfire Safety Message: Home Maintenance

Did you know that most home ignitions are caused by embers? You can protect your home from wildfire by doing three simple things:

  1. Clean out your gutters. 
  2. Check your vents to make sure the screening is 1/8” or 1/16” wire mesh. 
  3. Clear combustibles such as leaves and firewood from under decks.

15-30 minutes of work can save your home! We think that’s worth it, how about you?

For more information go to www.firesafemarin.org
Eyes Up, Marin 
Let’s Make our Streets Safer for Everyone!

From mid-October through the end of November, you’ll see bright and colorful banners and lawn signs popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs will be asking drivers to slow down, watch when turning and look for pedestrians in the crosswalk; bicyclists to yield to pedestrians and to follow the rules of the road; and those walking to pay attention when crossing the street.

Find out more at www.streetsmartsmarin.org

Please share with your friends, family and co-workers! 
GGNRA Invites Public Feedback on the Removal of a Dam at Tennessee Valley

Golden Gate National Recreation Area invites the public to provide feedback on the removal of an earthen dam at Tennessee Valley. This follows the start of the environmental assessment (EA) in August to evaluate the potential impacts from the proposed project. 

The 30-day public comment period closes on November 17th. 

For more information, please go to the park's website.
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