Last week Michael Konrad of South 40 Pier provided a primer on eel grass, a key component of the ecology of Richardson’s Bay. This week he examines threats to eel grass and what is being done about them. The damage that anchored boats can inflict on eelgrass is often mentioned...
The Legal Action Committee (LAC) of the Floating Homes Association continues to meet with County officials to iron out possible proposed changes to the Floating Home Residency Law, specifically the provisions that which went into effect in January 2023 limiting increases on berth rents upon sale of a floating home....
Since the Bay Model is no longer hosting nighttime functions, we’ve been lucky to move our Annual Meeting and party to the beautiful Pines Victorian, shown above. Reservations for the February event have reached capacity. The proceedings will be recorded, and a link to that video will be available on...
The FHA Board has agreed that small group tours will be the primary funding mechanism for the Floating Homes Association in 2023. Teddie Hathaway (E. Pier) has created the flyer shown below to promote these tours to convention organizers, senior centers and other organization looking for activities for their members....
In our recent report on the passage of rent stabilization (AB252) for floating home marinas in Sausalito and other Bay Area communities, we invited questions. Here are four questions we’ve received so far. The answers below are informational and must not be considered legal advice. If you intend to make...
FHA Board Secretary Linda Futrell and her husband Chris have put their Gate 6 ½ home on the market, and Linda will be resigning her position. The Board is seeking a new secretary, whose duties include: Creating agendas for monthly board meetings Distributing agenda and reports Taking minutes of board...
Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the July 12 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times. This was a hybrid meeting, with some attendees gathering at Saylor’s Restaurant while others joined via Zoom. Future meetings will continue...
Once again, this year, the Floating Homes Association annual meeting will be conducted via Zoom, due to limits on large gatherings. The FHA has increased its capacity for this virtual meeting, so all are welcome to join it. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17, from 6:00 p.m....
Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the November 8 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times FHA President Michael Labate is meeting with the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition to explore options for new concrete barge construction. Three...
Two of our community’s most active members, Ted and Linda Sempliner, are leaving their East Pier home to move closer to family in Ohio. During their three decades here, they’ve made innumerable contributions to the Floating Homes Association that benefitted the community as a whole. The couple met while Ted...