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Novato Approves Mobile Showers

On Tuesday night, in a 5-0 vote, the City of Novato approved two pilot locations for the Marin Mobile Care mobile shower program. This is a huge step towards increasing countywide access to basic hygiene services while simultaneously connecting people with the new Coordinated Entry system for housing. We thank the City of Novato for...

Coordinated Entry is Working

Effective October 1st, the County of Marin - working in partnership with local providers and the City of San Rafael - officially launched Coordinated Entry. Coordinated Entry is our new strategic framework for ending chronic homelessness. As a quick reminder, the strategy is: People with lower scores are still being served...

East San Rafael Parking PSA

East San Rafael Parking Study Community Meeting Presentation

East San Rafael Parking Study Session Presentation

East San Rafael Study Session Background Information

Time-Limited Parking Presentation

Illegal Dumping: Tips & Resources / Vertido Ilegal: Consejos y Recursos

Check out our new Story Map and let us know if it's helpful! Neighborhood Collection Events (Multi-family residents only) The City is conducting a pilot project to encourage the legal disposal of unwanted items and gain a better understanding of community needs. If you are a tenant in a multi-family apartment, click here to...

Illegal Dumping (Reporting Prototype)

District Elections Discussion

Last week, the City received a letter from a Malibu-based attorney challenging San Rafael’s at-large election structure based on an alleged history of “racially polarized voting.” Following a study session on November 20, the City Council will continue the conversation about district-based elections and the City’s options on how to proceed. The topic is planned to be...

Cannabis Regulations

On November 8, 2016, the voters of the State of California enacted Proposition 64 to allow for non-medical/recreation adult-use. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider an ordinance regulating commercial cannabis activity in San Rafael city limits. The proposed law will allow a limited number of certain types of commercial operations, as well as...

General Plan Steering Committee Appointments

General Plans have been called the blueprint for the community’s future. At their Monday meeting, the City Council will appoint members to a steering committee to oversee the development of the General Plan 2040. The multi-year planning process will help us develop a vision of what we all want San Rafael to be in 2040. READ...

Multi-Use Pathway Review

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will review the environmental clearance for a multi-use pathway along the SMART rail line south of Second Street. This is an important section of the pedestrian and bicycle connection from Downtown to the Cal-Park tunnel and Larkspur ferry. READ THE STAFF REPORT

Facility Repair Worker I, II, and III

Civic Center Drive Right of Way

Working closely with the City, the County of Marin incorporated a portion of the City’s Promenade Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan concepts into its design for the Civic Center Drive project. At Monday night’s meeting City Council will consider vacating an unneeded portion of the City’s Civic Center Drive right-of-way in order to...

Nominations for 2018 Citizen of the Year

Each year, we recognize a member of the community for their contributions in making San Rafael an amazing place to live and work. If you know someone you believe is worthy of this recognition, please consider nominating them! Nominations are due January 3rd. NOMINATE SOMEONE Citizen of the Year 2017 Tamra Peters and Bill Carney

Donate to Make Albert Great

Help us make improvements to the playground at Albert Park! We've identified funding in the city budget, but are about $100,000 short of the goal to achieve the vision. The B Team and Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association have teamed up to help us raise the remaining funds. And, join us for dinner at The State...

Santa Cop Toy Drive

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or game, or several, into one of the barrels around town and bring a smile to a child's face this holiday season. Toys of all kinds are needed; from Baby’s First Blocks to Candyland, Pimki Pops to Lego sets. Donations will be accepted until December 19. DONATE

City of San Rafael Completes Third Solar Project

We recently completed our third municipal solar project to reduce emissions and boost renewable energy sources. The 3rd & C Street Garage will have an annual greenhouse gas reduction of 98 tons. The three solar arrays (also, at the Boro Community Center and our Public Works building) are estimated to save the City $35,000 in...

Launching Mobile Showers in Marin

Based on the 2017 Homeless Point-in-Time Count, there are approximately 1,100 people experiencing homeless in Marin County. Over 70% of Marin's homeless community resides outside of San Rafael. In an effort to simultaneously reach people outside of San Rafael, de-concentration services in Downtown San Rafael, and get people plugged into the County of Marin's new...

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