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Sales Tax Survey Results

One of the action items identified in the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan is to “explore and gauge community interest in other revenue generating possibilities.” The City recently worked with a third-party to conduct a survey of local voters to determine community sentiment for a potential ballot measure to increase the local sales tax rate. On Monday evening, the...

Priority Development Areas

At their May 18 meeting, the City Council provided direction to staff to get community feedback and initiate a letter of interest for two “priority development areas” (PDA) in San Rafael. Since then, City staff created a webpage with an online engagement platform to collect comments and held seven virtual community meetings. The meetings provided an opportunity for participants to get a better understanding of PDAs, the current thinking and recommendations, ask...

2020-06-15 Agenda Packet

Park & Recreation Commission – June 18, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-18 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission – June 18, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-18 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission – June 18, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public Meetings

Neighborhoods Association - June 17, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-17 07:00 pmLocation: Neighborhoods Association (Cancelled) – June 17, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-17 07:00 pmLocation: Neighborhoods Association (Cancelled) – June 17, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-17 07:00 pmLocation: Neighborhoods Association June 17, 2020 - (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-17 07:00 pmLocation: Neighborhoods Association June 17,...

City Council - June 15, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-15 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - June 15, 2020Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-06-15 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - June 15, 2020Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-06-15 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - June 15, 2020Department: City CouncilAgenda packetAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 REGULAR MEETING...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Open Business Map, Indoor Retail, Homelessness During a Pandemic, & More

WATCH VIDEO San Rafael restaurants are excited to bring more outdoor dining to the community and we’re excited to be helping them hit the ground running!  We created new, free permit types to accommodate businesses who want to use the sidewalk, plaza, or parking space in front of their business for outdoor dining and retail.  Interested in dining outside at one of your favorite San Rafael restaurants? Not...

Homelessness during a Pandemic

The past few months have brought a number of unprecedented challenges to our local system of care. This newsletter will provide an overview of six of the most significant ways in which the City, the County, and our local homeless service providers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. If you or someone you know is...

Pool Picnic Site Rentals

Picnic site rentals can be reserved during recreation swim between May 27, 2024 and September 2, 2024. Please note, for children under 10 years of age, we require the presence of at least two adults for every 10 children. For patrons between the ages 10–17 years, we require one adult for every 20 children. TERRA...

Outdoor Recreation Class Rental

The City of San Rafael is committed to supporting our community with safe, engaging recreational opportunities during the COVID-19 public health crisis. We also recognize that many of our local businesses are struggling to resume operations under the current restrictions. The City has developed a temporary outdoor class rental program to support San Rafael organizations...

World Oceans Day

Celebrate World Oceans Day with us by pledging to make a change in your life that will benefit our Oceans. You can say no to plastic straws and replace them with bamboo or stainless steel, pack your reusable cups/food containers instead of plastic water bottles and plastic baggies that end up in our Ocean. Color...

Community Gardens

Join our wait lists now! Garden plots are rented annually, beginning in January. Priority goes to gardeners wanting to continue to maintain existing plots or move to new plots, then open plots are offered to individuals and groups on the wait list. Canal Community Garden Located at the corner of Bellam Blvd./Windward Way - next...

Reserve Park Picnic Sites

Gerstle Park Picnic Areas Clark & San Rafael Streets Redwood Grove This large picnic area has a seating capacity of 126 people and includes an arbor with an additional two tables. Insurance is required. Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Tables, Shade Dragon Picnic Site This flat gravel area has a seating capacity of 48 people and includes...

Notice of Funding Availability For the Development or Acquisition of Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing (Issued 6/5/20)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Outdoor Dining & Retail, City Council Recap, & More

This week, we worked with various City departments to create a free and automatic temporary encroachment permit that will allow businesses to use the sidewalk or plaza space in front of their business for outdoor dining or retail. Next week we plan to offer businesses the option to use parking spaces in front of their businesses as an additional outdoor dining location option.   In addition, we’re building a crowd-sourced restaurant map so diners can easily find...

Finance Committee - June 9, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-09 08:30 amLocation: Auto DraftDepartment: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-09 08:30 amLocation: Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-09 08:30 amLocation: Finance CommitteeDepartment: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-09 08:30 amLocation: Finance Committee - June 9, 2020Department: Public Meetings

Do we have to return any grant money if the City removes or changes the PDA boundaries?

Most grant funding is for a specific deliverable not a PDA designation. These funding requirements would included in an agreement before any funds are awarded. For example. this deliverable could be a Specific Plan or a bike lane.   For OBAG grants, funding is designated for areas with a PDA. These are the main grant...

How would a new large development application impact a community-driven planning process?

When a planning process begins, the City Council would decide whether to allow submittal of development project applications. During the current General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise Plan process, the City is accepting  applications. Applicants must sign a form acknowledging that the outcome of the Plan process could impact their project. These impacts could result...

Economic Development Subcommittee - June 11, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-11 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-11 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-11 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development - June 11, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-06-11 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - June 11, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsDate and time:...

General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-10 06:00 pmLocation: General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020Department: General Plan 2040Date and time: 2020-06-10 06:00 pmLocation: General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020Department: General Plan 2040Agenda packetAGENDA SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2040 STEERING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020, 6:00 P.M. MEETINGS...

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