City of San Rafael Statement on Camping Ordinance Temporary Restraining Order
August 16, 2023 Temporary Restraining Order Issued by the District Court Temporarily Blocks the City of San Rafael from Enforcing … Continued
Category: Homeless Initiatives
Homeless Encampment Fire, Assault, and Proposed Camping Ordinance
San Rafael, CA – On 07/14/2023, San Rafael Police Department officers arrested a fifty-five-year-old San Rafael resident, for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large homeless encampment has grown significantly over the last several months. The victim was treated and is … Continued
The City Council will Consider an Ordinance Regulating Camping on Public Property
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance regulating camping on public property at a Special City Council meeting on July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. The staff report and ordinance text are published on the City’s website. Summary of Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance keeps the existing rules on camping on public property in the City, but … Continued