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Category: City News

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

Northgate Town Center : Public Hearing – July 18th

San Rafael Design Review Board Tuesday, July 18th, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. On July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for this project and seek community input as well as provide comments on the overall site plan for the entire project and will include review of: pedestrian … 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

News Release: San Rafael Hires New Finance Director Paul Navazio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Hires New Finance Director San Rafael, CA – July 7, 2023 – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Paul Navazio as the new Finance Director, effective July 10, 2023. Navazio brings extensive financial expertise and a proven track record of … Continued

News Release: San Rafael’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Certified by State

  July 5, 2023 – The City of San Rafael received notice from the California Department of Housing and Community Development that its 2023-2031 (“6th Cycle”) Housing Element has been found in substantial compliance with State Law.  The Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on May 15, 2023.  Its certification is a major … Continued

Request for Proposal (RFP): Library Automated Materials Handling System

BID NOTIFICATION  SAN RAFAEL, CA July 5, 2023– The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Automated Materials Handling System (AMH) for the Downtown San Rafael Public Library. The AMH checks-in and sorts returned library materials and immediately provides updates to patron accounts utilizing … Continued

News Release: San Rafael Appoints Human Resources Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Appoints Human Resources Director San Rafael, CA – July 1, 2023 – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that Marissa Sanchez has been selected as their Human Resource Director, following her successful tenure as Interim Human Resource Director since February … Continued

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