Innovate by implementing forward-thinking solutions, delivering exceptional services that meet community needs equitably, transparently and efficiently. Core Services Manage City Finances Ensure fiscally responsible management of City finances by monitoring the budget, delivering regular financial reports to the Council and offering guidance to Council and City departments, promoting the sensible use of public funds in alignment...
Foster a safe, healthy, and thriving community. Core Services Provide all-hazard emergency services Provide a suite of emergency services including structural firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. Manages Public Libraries Oversee and enhance the operations of our three public libraries, while providing enriching programs that expand the community’s access to knowledge,...
Facilitate new housing development, assist in ensuring housing stability, support a “Housing First” model, and implement strategies that reduce homelessness. Core Services Coordinate with Partners on Homelessness Response Partner with the County of Marin on high utilizer case management programs and outreach efforts to unhoused individuals. Provides funding opportunities for affordable housing Review applications and allocate...
Priority Area C: Sustainability and Resilience Foster a resilient community through climate adaptation, sustainability, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness efforts. Core Services Climate Adaptation Planning Engage the community and develop long-term plans to mitigate for the impacts of sea-level rise in San Rafael. Hazard Mitigation Identify hazards that threaten the community, determine their likely impacts, set...
Enhance and maintain the City’s infrastructure, streets and facilities through the Capital Improvement Program. Core Services Implement major infrastructure improvement projects Implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to improve City infrastructure, including streets, parks, stormwater systems, parks and playgrounds. Address residents’ service requests Address resident’s service requests for public right-of-way maintenance, such as potholes, sidewalk...
Strengthen local business growth, revitalize neighborhoods, and create vibrant community spaces that foster economic prosperity and enhance quality of life. Core Services Process permits for major planning projects Process permits efficiently and ensure new projects align with City plans, community vision and comply with state and local laws. Process business licenses Process business licenses for...
Date and time: 2025-06-05 06:00 pmLocation: Albert J. Boro Community CenterDepartment: Library & RecreationAgendaSelect 'download' to view AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-06-05 07:00 pmLocation: Albert J. Boro Community CenterDepartment: Library & RecreationAgendaSelect 'download' to view AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2025-06-04 07:00 pmLocation: Albert J. Boro...
Date and time: 2025-06-04 10:00 amLocation: City Hall, Third Floor, Small Mtg RoomDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2025-06-04 10:00Location: City Hall, Third Floor, Small Mtg RoomDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2025-06-04 10:00 amLocation: City Hall, Third Floor, Small Mtg RoomDepartment: Community & Economic Development
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday, June 2, at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 4:30 p.m. to discuss real property negotiations. Flag Raising: Begins at 5:45 PM, to raise the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag outside...
Date and time: 2025-06-02 06:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilAgendaSAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. San Rafael City Hall, Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch Online: Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/city-council-1 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 444-9171 ID: 863-4489-1398 This...
Request for Qualifications City of San Rafael Plan Check and Building Inspection Services RFP ISSUED: JUNE 2, 2025 The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Plan Check Review; and Building Inspections. Respondents may choose...
Planning Commission Approves New Housing at 930 Irwin Street On May 13, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 930 Irwin Street, at the corner of 4th Street and Irwin Street. The Planning Commission found the project to be consistent with the City’s Downtown Precise Plan, Zoning Ordinance,...
Request for Qualifications City of San Rafael On-Call Planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services RFQ ISSUED: MAY 27, 2025 The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Land Use Entitlement Processing; and California...
The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Land Use Entitlement Processing; and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Administration and Review. Respondents may choose to provide services in one or both areas. Respondents for entitlement...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 5/27 – 5/30. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care at 559-944-9459. LOT Street 740 Francisco Blvd W 910 Andersen Dr 61 Jordan St 625 Du Bois St...
The San Rafael City Council will be adjusting its regular meeting schedule during the summer months. Instead of meeting on the first and third Mondays of each month, Council will meet on the following dates: Summer 2025 Council Meeting Dates: Monday, June 2 Monday, June 23 (Special Meeting) Monday, July 21 Monday, August 18 There...
Caltrans’s contractor, Ghilotti Bros, will be working at night to continue constructing the roundabout improvements at the Freitas Pkwy and Civic Center Dr intersection. The night work is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/27 from 8pm to 5am. The work will only require lane closures so traffic will still be able to get through the area. Additional information on...