Council confirms appointments, asks staff to study parking restriction and to coordinate insurance outreach

The Town Council approved a set of appointments and representation changes and asked staff to follow up on a pair of community concerns.

Appointments: The mayor announced recommended appointments, and the council ratified them by motion and a 5–0 vote. Among the changes, Councilmember Dowling was added as the council representative to the Age Friendly Task Force. Councilmembers also discussed swaps to cover Ross Valley Fire Department representation and the homeless committee; the ratified appointments incorporate those discussed swaps and alternates.

Parking inquiry: Councilmember Salter raised constituent concerns about a weekend 'no parking' restriction on Lagunitas (in front of the Lagunitas/La Gonitez Club) that limits park users’ nearby parking during weekends. Staff said they will research the origin and rationale for the restriction and report back as an information item, using the town's 'Morning After' email and bulletin‑board notices as appropriate.

Insurance outreach: Council members emphasized the need for public information and possible workshops on insurer nonrenewals and wildfire-related insurance issues. Staff noted Ross Valley Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin already provide resources and that the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority will present to an operations committee in June; councilmembers asked staff to coordinate outreach (FAQs, online resources, and potentially a panel with Marin Wildfire/Fire Safe Marin) and to publicize resources through town channels.

No formal policy change was made on the insurance-approval process at this meeting; council directed staff to include follow-up materials in future reports and to explore workshops and streamlined administrative options where appropriate.