Category: Homeless Initiatives

News Release: Encampment Compliance Initiative Following Ordinance Amendments and Opening of the Sanctioned Camping Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Encampment Compliance Initiative Following Ordinance Amendments and Opening of the Sanctioned Camping Area  San Rafael, CA — In a continued effort to address homelessness and enhance public safety, the City launched a comprehensive encampment compliance initiative during the week of October 7, 2024. This initiative followed the recent opening … Continued

News Release: City of San Rafael Announces an October 3rd Community Webinar to learn more about the City’s homelessness response and to Launch Communications Campaign Highlighting Efforts to Address Homelessness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2024 City of San Rafael Announces an October 3rd Community Webinar to learn more about the City’s homelessness response and to Launch Communications Campaign Highlighting Efforts to Address Homelessness San Rafael, CA — On August 19, 2024, the City of San Rafael provided a comprehensive update to the City Council … Continued

Homelessness Update: September 13, 2024

Structure Enforcement and Debris Removal On Tuesday, September 2nd, the City’s debris removal contractor dismantled a structure on Andersen Drive, following an order issued as a result of an administrative hearing with the City’s hearing officer. There were three noticed sites brought into compliance voluntarily by the individuals residing there. The photos below show the … Continued

Comprehensive Homelessness Update to City Council

August 19, 2024 – Comprehensive Homelessness Update to City Council The City Council received a comprehensive update on homelessness during its meeting on Monday night, August 19, 2024. The report included amendments to the City’s ordinance regulating camping on public property, and the City Council passed a resolution appropriating and authorizing grant funding to establish … Continued

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