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RFP – Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan

The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals for consulting services for the preparation of a Specific Plan including environmental review and technical support services. The Plan area is approximately two square miles and contains the highest concentration of mixed uses and intensity of development in Marin County. The City is seeking the services … Continued

Homelessness News Update – February 28, 2025

Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee Meeting  On Thursday, February 13th, the City’s Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee met to receive key updates from staff. Michelle Funez and Emily Mann from Marin County Health & Human Services presented on the local launch of California’s CARE Court program. Marin County launched the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act … Continued

San Rafael Wraps Canal Broadband Feasibility Study

On Monday, February 3rd, the Digital Service team presented the findings of the Canal Broadband feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 years to begin the process of addressing permanent broadband infrastructure needs for the Canal neighborhood. The project was funded by a Local … Continued

Temporary Road Closure Notification – 5 Marinita Ave – 2/8/25

PG&E will be closing the road near 5 Marinita Ave to repair a gas facility in the area. The road closure will happen Saturday, 2/8, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2501-022 and the work has priority has been moved to weekend work since the storms pulled teams from the … Continued

Homelessness News Update – January 24, 2025

Community Concerns Regarding the City’s Camping Ordinance The City is aware of growing concerns and misinformation being spread on social media and shared with the City directly regarding Camping Ordinance regulations related to City Parks.   The Ordinance prohibits camping within 100 feet of playgrounds and prohibits camping at certain public properties including, but not … Continued

Call for Applications – Pickleweed Library Children’s Room Mural

The City of San Rafael is seeking applications from qualified organizations to develop youth-led artwork for a mural in the Pickleweed Branch Library Children’s Room. Pickleweed Library is scheduled for renovation starting Summer 2025 through Spring 2026. The renovation will include a complete interior re-design of the space to better meet community needs, improve the … Continued

Evacuation Route Vegetation Clearance Beginning January 14th, 2025

The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in San Rafael along public roads and right of ways as a part of a Measure C funded Evacuation Route Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which … Continued

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