Assemblymember Damon Connolly has redrafted the proposed amendments to the floating homes rent control legislation, reflecting agreements reached between the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) and the marina operators. The full legislative text can be found online. LAC member Anna Shimko has provided the following explanation of the somewhat complicated transition between...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JUNE 10 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. With the amended rent control legislation being agreed on by the LAC and marina operators, the Board is planning to re-assign up to $3,000...
Marin County non-profit Resilient Neighborhoods offers a free 5-session workshop to help you create a sustainable household, adopt eco-friendly practices, build stronger communities, and prepare for climate-related emergencies. The next online class starts Wednesday, June 18. Meetings are every other week for 8 weeks on Zoom. Learn more and sign...
The Marin City Juneteenth Festival at Rocky Graham Park will be held on Saturday, June 21. The all-ages, free festival begins at 11:00 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony. Before the festival begins, there will be a Prayer Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 640 Drake Avenue in...
We’ve all heard the term Greenhouse Effect, but have you ever wondered what it truly means? Michael Konrad of South Forty Pier sends along the following explanation of this climate phenomenon — and much more. Climate change caused by global warming is frequently in the news. The floating home community...
After their rental year came to an end and they had to move off the dock, East Pierians Maddie O’Meara and Alex Loddengaard (along with young son Aiden) returned last Friday for the dedication ceremony for their departing gift . . . a potted mandarin tree to grace the community...
Emergency Services Chair Flo Hoylman passes along news of two upcoming local disaster preparedness classes in June: Southern Marin Fire Department, ReadyMarin and the Central Marin Fire Department are hosting a 20-hour, FEMA approved disaster response class on Saturday June 7 and Saturday June 14. The CERT Basic Training Class...
Long-time Gate 6 ½ resident Lewis Shireman has stepped up to lead the Private Tour Committee. The committee organizes guided tours tailored for small groups providing them an opportunity to explore the docks and peek inside some homes. They have long been a major fundraiser for the Floating Homes Association....
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE MAY 13 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Reporting for Treasurer Linda Futrell, past President Peter Hudson pointed out that there is now less than $10,000 in the FHA bank account. The...
As the summer dry season approaches, Ready.gov offers a number of tips for preparing for extended power outages, including: Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. A refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours. A full freezer will stay at a safe temperature for about 48 hours. Make a plan for...