The City of San Rafael, CA is excited to announce a call for artists for five public art opportunities in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District for installation in 2026. Artists and artist teams are invited to apply, including mural opportunities for California-based artists and sculpture opportunities for all US-based artists. Downtown San Rafael has … Continued
On Monday, June 23, 2025 the San Rafael City Council approved the use of up to $500,000 in City funds to support the purchase of the property located at 620 Canal Street for future public uses. The 1.65-acre site is located along the southern edge of the San Rafael Creek (Canal) and is a potential … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4 p.m. to interview applicants for the Planning Commission Closed Session: Begins at 4:45 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel and … Continued
San Rafael City Hall will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6 through August 29, 2025. Community members who need in-person services at City Hall on a Friday may contact the relevant department in advance to schedule an appointment. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public … Continued
The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Plan Check Review; and Building Inspections. Respondents may choose to provide services in one or both areas. Respondents for plan check review should demonstrate a capacity to … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday, June 2, at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 4:30 p.m. to discuss real property negotiations. Flag Raising: Begins at 5:45 PM, to raise the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag outside … Continued
The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Land Use Entitlement Processing; and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Administration and Review. Respondents may choose to provide services in one or both areas. Respondents for entitlement … Continued
The San Rafael City Council will be adjusting its regular meeting schedule during the summer months. Instead of meeting on the first and third Mondays of each month, Council will meet on the following dates: Summer 2025 Council Meeting Dates: Monday, June 2 Monday, June 23 (Special Meeting) Monday, July 21 Monday, August 18 There … Continued
The City of San Rafael has issued a temporary ban on camping at City Hall and the Canalways property last week. The temporary ban starts on May 19 to June 9th at City Hall and from May 27 to June 17 at the Canalways property. The temporary ban is to support our Wildfire Mitigation team’s … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday, May 19, at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 4:45 PM, to discuss anticipated litigation and real property negotiations. Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. … Continued
