Volunteer Opportunity with the FHA

Membership is the lifeblood of the Floating Homes Association. The introduction of AB 754, amending our rent control legislation, is a shining example of what the Association and community can do when we pull together. Now the FHA is seeking a volunteer membership coordinator. If you like nerding-out with databases...

Board Meeting Notes — Aug 2025

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE AUGUST 12 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that income from sponsorships, membership dues and a $100 donation produced a net profit of $2,459 for the month.  Cash...

Board Meeting Notes — July 2025

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JULY 8 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. FHA Events Chair BettyAnn Kram requested that a committee be formed to make the final decisions regarding the format of Day in the Park...

FHA Sponsors Embrace Community Engagement

Seven sponsors have renewed their ads in the Floating Times and on the FHA website for another year: Steve Sekhon, Compass Realty Michele Affronte, Engel & Vӧlkers Valhalla Signworks (formerly Butterflute Wedding Chapel) Renewal By Andersen Sadler and Company Insurance San Francisco Waterproofing and Masonry Bay Area Escrow A new...

Board Meeting Notes — June 10, 2025

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...

Board Meeting Notes — May 13, 2025

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...

Marinas Endorse Legislative Amendments

The three largest Sausalito floating home marinas have recommended that their residents vote in favor of the legislative arrangements they previously agreed to with the FHA’s Legislative Action Committee. In a recent email, Becky Smith from Waldo Point Harbor wrote: “We hope you will support these revisions as they are...

Board Meeting Notes — Apr 8, 2025

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE APR 8 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that the March15 Annual Meeting, which was produced on budget for $8,015, brought in $3,872 in revenues, resulting in a...

Have You Taken the FHA/LAC Survey?

On Monday, the FHA’s Legislative Action Committee (FHA/LAC) emailed a link to a survey seeking opinions on amendments to the rent control and vacancy control portions of the Floating Homes Residency Law. The confidential survey asks a few short questions to gather community input on an agreement reached between the...

Important Update to Legislative Proposal

During the last two weeks of March, the FHA Legislative Action Committee (LAC) held dock meetings to discuss the rent control law amendment negotiated with the four Sausalito marinas. Soon, community residents will be asked to give your opinion through an online poll on whether the proposed changes to the...