Join us on January 26 for a presentation from the experts on the final results of San Rafael’s sea level rise feasibility study! Over the past two years, the City’s Sustainability Division has been studying the risks of flooding in the area around the San Rafael canal and evaluating the feasibility and implications of … Continued
Time for our first quarterly Climate Action Forum of 2026, hosted by Councilmember Llorens Gulati and the Sustainability Team. This quarter will be at City Hall with a listen-in option on Zoom. The agenda includes some really cool stuff, including: Marin Biomass Project presentation. The study is complete. Come hear about some of the key … Continued
As part of the Second Street and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project, the Department of Public Works has worked closely with the San Rafael Fire Department and the San Rafael Police Department to ensure continued emergency vehicle access in the project area. This collaboration has focused on maintaining reliable emergency vehicle access to West End Street … Continued
Please join the City of San Rafael for the next community engagement for the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter. When: January 14, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Venetia Valley School – Multipurpose Room 177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Share your thoughts on the interim shelter project at January’s community engagement … Continued
The San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed new residential development at 700 Irwin St, located at the on the southeast corner of Irwin Street and 2nd Street. Date: January 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 The agenda will be posted no … Continued
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the San Rafael City Council voted to renew annual assessments for the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID), appointed the BID Advisory Board for calendar year 2026, and approved a management contract with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. Together, these three actions are intended to strengthen the district’s … Continued
The Economic Development Subcommittee met for it’s quarterly meeting on December 10, 2025. Sales Tax was the primary agenda topic, addressing Goal F.3.2 of the City’s adopted Three Year Strategic Plan FY 2025- 2028. Ken Nordhoff, representative from HdL Companies and former San Rafael City Manager, presented an overview of San Rafael’s sales tax revenue. Mr. Nordhoff assessed … Continued
As the calendar year comes to a close, we’re excited to share a Wrapped-style highlight reel of what San Rafael’s Digital Service & Open Government team accomplished together in 2025. From major infrastructure upgrades to community-centered innovation, here’s what we made possible this year — with our residents, colleagues, and partners at the center of … Continued
On December 9, the City of San Rafael hosted a community engagement session to gather input on the proposed Interim Shelter at 350 Merrydale Road. Attendees included neighbors, service partners, individuals with lived experience of homelessness, and community members who wanted to learn more about the project. Attendees shared that safety, enforcement, and transparency are … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, December 15 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 5 p.m., in the Third Floor Conference Room, Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Regular Meeting: Begins at 6 p.m., in … Continued
