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Vegetation clean up along the Terra Linda pedestrian easements

Recently, Parks maintenance staff have been working on the Terra Linda Pedestrian easements. These walkways have substantial grass and vegetation that needs clearing a few times a year. Maintenance includes weed eating, trimming bushes and trees and fire hazard mitigation. In the photo you will see Parks Maintenance Worker Jim Dunn weed eating one of...

Merrydale drainage fence replacement

Streets staff members recently replaced a wood fence that blocks a City drainage near Merrydale road. Staff maintain this drainage with annual vegetation removal and check it throughout the rainy season. The fence protects people from accidentally falling into it and protects the drainage from illegal dumping and litter. The new fence is higher and...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - May 19, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-05-19 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - May 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - May 2022Date and time: 2022-05-19 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - May 19, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - May 19,...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-04-21 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Date and time: 2022-04-21 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group -...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-03-17 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Date and time: 2022-03-17 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group -...

Third Street Improvement project - 2/18/22 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. On Monday, February 7, 2022, the San Rafael City Council awarded the...

Snapshot -- Organics Recycling Law, Redistricting, Housing Survey, Fire Station 55 and more!!!

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael City Limit Sign Taken from Richmond - San Rafael Bridge, February 2022 PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Soto Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tiffany Haley for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The...

Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - February 22, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-02-22 06:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee - February 22, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2022-02-22 06:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee - February 22, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to...

City Council - February 22, 2022 (Tuesday)

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-02-22 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - February 22, 2022 (Tuesday)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/cc-2022-02-22 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 900-9128 ID: 899-2635-9885# One Tap Mobile: US: +16699009128,,89926359885# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY...

2022-02-22 Agenda Packet

Agenda Packet - February 17, 2022

Notice of construction: Woodland Ave on 2/22

The City's contractor, Ghilotti Bros Inc., will be paving Woodland Avenue from Bayview Street to Lindaro Street next week. The paving will begin on Tuesday, February 22 through Wednesday, February 23 from 7 am to 5 pm. The work has been split into two days to allow continued access to Trinity Preschool. Both Davidson Middle...

What is a Housing Element?

A Housing Element presents a City’s strategy for meeting its housing needs and addressing local housing issues such as high costs, lack of supply, overcrowding, and homelessness. It is part of the General Plan, the policy document guiding the city's long-term growth and development. A number of Southern California cities received grant funding to prepare...

Affordable Housing Effects on Property Values

HCD Library of Resources on Affordable Housing and Property Values. This document provides useful hyperlinks to other reports and studies that assess how affordable housing has affected property values around California. Does Affordable Housing Negatively Impact Property Values? This is another “meta-level” literature review of this topic, with a recap of various studies and some...

Affordable Housing- Housing Element Update

Myths and Facts About Affordable Housing. This publication from the State Department of Housing and Community Development dispels common myths about affordable housing, while also providing important facts. Why We All Benefit from Affordable Housing with Supportive Services. This publication from SPUR (San Francisco Planning and Urban Research) speaks to the many benefits of affordable...

Racial Equity and Fair Housing

Marin County Analysis of Impediments is a federally mandated document that looks at impediments to fair housing in the County of Marin, including its incorporated cities. It is the starting point for conversations and strategies to affirmatively further fair housing and end housing discrimination. Racial Equity Toolkit is a menu of strategies prepared by the Government...

Housing for Special Needs Populations

San Rafael Age Friendly Action Plan. This 2021 plan discusses the needs of older adults in San Rafael, including the need for housing and home retrofits that help residents “age in community.” Marin County Homeless Report. This presents the results of the Countywide point-in-time survey for unsheltered residents in Marin County, which is conducted every...

Housing Issues

California’s High Housing Costs-Causes and Consequences. This is a 2015 report from the California Office of the Legislative Analyst that takes a look at what’s behind high housing costs in California. Housing Affordability Update. This is a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the state of housing costs in California as of the Second Quarter in 2021. Encouraging...

Best Practices

Local Housing Solutions. This is a helpful website designed to help cities understand the policy tools available to address local housing issues. Starting with “Housing 101”, it provides helpful information about housing issues and possible solutions. It is operated by the Furman Center at New York University and is national in focus. Tips for the...

Regional and State Housing Information

ABAG’s Housing Website contains a variety of resources for housing planning and production in the Bay Area. Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan shows the final “fair share” housing assignments for the 9 counties and 101 cities in the Bay Area adopted by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board in December 2021....

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