Archives: FAQs

How do I subscribe to public meeting agenda notifications?

You can sign-up to receive email notifications when agendas get posted online as well as other City updates. Another great way to get information about upcoming topics on the City Council agenda is to sign-up for the City Manager’s Newsletter, Snapshot.

When does the City Council meet?

The City Council meets the first and third Mondays every month at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. In addition to their regular meetings, they occasionally hold special study sessions on certain topics. If Monday is a holiday, the meeting is held on the following Tuesday. Check out our City Council page to … Continued

Who is on the City Council?

We have four by-district City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year terms. Current members include: Mayor Kate Colin District 1 Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati District 2 Councilmeber Eli Hill District 3 Councilmember Maribeth Bushey District 4 Councilmember Rachel Kertz

How do I contact the City Council?

There are a couple ways to contact your City Council. You can email all of them at once, by using an online Contact Form that sends the message to all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, or you can email or call them individually. Depending on the nature of your email, the City Council will … Continued

Where do I find information about the topics I’m interested in?

Our website is a great resource. Most major projects and programs have webpages dedicated to them, with background information and links to related documents. If you have trouble finding the topic from the homepage or individual department pages, try the search function on the top of the screen. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? … Continued

How do I ensure that my comments are part of the “public record”?

The best way to ensure your comments are part of the “public record” is to provide a copy of them to the City Clerk. Aside from that, all comments made at public meetings are recorded and included as part of the public record. Depending on the nature of the project, staff compiles comments received and … Continued

How can I print a copy of my business license?

Please email BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3051 and we would be happy to email a copy of the certificate. You may also come into City Hall to have one printed, for a $10 fee.

What is a resale report?

A Residential Resale Report is a building permit records check and physical inspection of any residential units (SFD, Duplex, Townhouse/Condo, Apartment complexes) which are sold in San Rafael.  All building permits, planning actions, and construction-related code enforcement actions are listed on the report.  Any permits which are not complete or have expired are identified; these … Continued

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