Board Meeting Notes — May & June 2024

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED ON AT THE MAY 14 AND JUNE 11 FHA BOARD MEETINGS. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. The May Board meeting focused on the results of a legal opinion that some fees and costs recently...

Spring 2024 DITP pickle jar drawing

While you’re enjoying Day in the Park this Sunday, be sure to stop by the Pickle Jar table for a chance to win one or more exciting prize packages. Here’s a preliminary list: Beauty and wellness bundle: eyelashes from LashOut, acupuncture with Dr. Arcadia Farber, Katya jewelry. Barrel House Dinner...

Wine Bar at Day in the Park May 19

There has always been plenty of entertainment for kids at Day in the Park, including this year’s special attraction, beautiful tiny horses to pet and admire. But on May 19 there will be something special for adults: a wine bar and social area featuring premium pourings from wineries such as...

FHA Seeks Volunteers for Day in the Park

The May 19 Day in the Park is shaping up to be the best yet, with more activities for all ages, more sponsors, wine and beer for purchase, and a drawing for super prizes. Over 100 volunteers are needed to make it all happen. Volunteers are needed before and during...

Stormwater Plan Overlooks Floating Homes

In early March, the Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District held a community meeting to discuss Marin City Stormwater Plan Project concepts. The focus of the meeting was to get community input on ways to decrease flooding in and around Marin City, but residents of Gate 6 ½ attended...

FHA Seeks Sponsors for Day in the Park

Julie Durbin, PR and Marketing Committee Chair for the Floating Homes Association, is inviting local businesses, non-profits and other organizations to participate as sponsors of the May 19 Day in the Park. Julie points out: “our tightly knit community provides the best form of advertising: word of mouth. It is...

Update on Floating Home Rent Control

After gathering input from residents of all 10 Sausalito docks covered by the recently enacted rent control amendment to the Floating Homes Residency Law (FHRL), members of the Floating Homes Association’s Legal Action Committee (LAC) have been meeting with county and state officials to discuss possible changes to the legislation....

High Tides and Rain Forecast

According to the Southern Marin Fire Protection District, tides of 6.5 feet or more will occur every day through Friday. They will peak in the mornings through Thursday, and at 12:14 p.m. on Friday, December 15. Although no rain is forecast for the week, these tides are high enough to...