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Homelessness and Housing: August 2023 Updates

"... ft. (100 sq. ft.) when it is occupied by one person and may be expanded to 10 ft. by 20 ft. (200 sq ... are frequently issued in court cases involving homeless encampments. The TRO does not mean ... individuals residing in encampments into housing. The City was one of 22 selected jurisdictions ... address minor medical issues that do not require emergency room care. Left untreated, some ... much more than just provide 200,000 warm meals every year at its Free Dining Room on B Street ..."

City Camping Ordinance Update On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...

2024-02-05 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Do not authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement and provide further direction to staff ... Do not adopt the resolution. ... Do not approve the purchase agreement. ... Do not adopt the resolutions, resulting in the City declining the opportunity to receive grant funds ... Evidence of Doing Business. ..."

2023 NOFA – Affordable Housing

"... submissions or submissions that do not meet the minimum qualifications or otherwise do not conform ... @cityofsanrafael.org The City of San Rafael announces the availability of one million four hundred ... . Qualified responses might be awarded in full or in part and funding may be awarded to one or more ... one member of the developer team must have completed at least one affordable housing project within ... provided in the application packet. IV. Disclosure form, filled out and signed, one ..."

Notice Of Funding Availability For the Acquisition/Rehabilitation or New Development of Affordable Rental or Ownership Housing NOFA ISSUED: 4/10/2023 RESPONSES DUE: 5/15/2023 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time Full NOFA Announcement available here: City of San Rafael Affordable Housing Trust Fund NOFA Application available here: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Application, Disclosures Statement , Budget Template (beta) Responses must be...

2021 NOFA – Affordable Housing

"... box and email an access link. Incomplete submissions or submissions that do not meet ... the minimum qualifications or otherwise do not conform to the requirements specified will not be considered ... ) The Department will hold one recorded live webinar to review the NOFA and application. The webinar ... to one or more projects depending on number of responses received and on how each response addresses ... Experience: At least one member of the developer team must have ..."

Notice Of Funding Availability For the Acquisition/Rehabilitation or New Development of Affordable Rental or Ownership Housing NOFA ISSUED: 11/12/2021 RESPONSES DUE: 12/23/2021 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time Full NOFA Announcement available here: City of San Rafael Affordable Housing Trust Fund NOFA Application available here: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Application, Disclosures Statement , Budget Template (beta) Responses must be...

Homelessness Update: Service Support Area

"... partners to provide services and they are doing so, some weekly and some multiple times per week ... and community groups working with our community. Please do ... Marin - In Marin since 1946, St. Vincent’s does much more than just provide 200,000 ... warm meals every year at its Free Dining Room on B Street ..."

Support Service Area Connects Unhoused Individuals with Service Providers and a Path to Getting Housed The City of San Rafael continues to provide services for those experiencing homelessness in the Service Support Area that was launched on July 6th. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations, the City started this expanded...

Short-Term Rentals

"... ); and rooms (a homeowner who rent out one or more rooms within their home). So, what’s the buzz about ... this item? Well, at this time, the City does not regulate short-term rentals within city limits ... can do so on our website. Keep in mind ..."

At Tuesday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an information item to the City Council regarding short-term rentals… but what is a “short-term rental” exactly? A short-term rental (sometimes referred to as a vacation rental or STR) is typically defined as a rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building for periods of less than...

DT SAP Public Comments

Matched in attachment: "... We have been asking for such a study for years, and have never been told that one had ever been done ... When all the 101 work is done up North, Marinites will prefer to take their cars, as most already do ... We have been asking for such a study for years, and have never been told that one had ever been done ... By doing this, the plan is setting a precedent for the City to encourage these actions. ... I do feel the study area does need new residential development, but it would be advantageous to zone ..."

Memorial Day Safety Tips from the San Rafael Fire Department

"... up, using and cleaning your BBQ grill. Unattended cooking remains the number one cause of fires ... . There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord ... away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill ... to children drowning. Do ... or reaching poles Please do not hesitate to call ..."

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom we enjoy. The men and women of the San Rafael Fire Department wish you a respectful, fun, and safe Memorial Day. The County of Marin will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 at the Marin...

2022-10-03 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Do not adopt a resolution and provide further direction to staff. ATTACHMENT: 1. ... Do not adopt the resolution and provide alternative direction to staff. ... Portable heaters do not require a building permit application. ... Do not award the contract and direct staff to rebid or amend the project contract. ... Do not award the contract and provide direction to staff. ..."

Single Family Building Upgrades Cost-Effectiveness Study

"... heating to heat pumps, and solar photovoltaics (PV) across all 16 California climate zones. A 1,665 ..."

Matched in attachment: "... standards require, the focus of this study is to identify and evaluate cost-effective packages that do ... Natural gas emissions do not vary hourly. ... the state, operate in different markets with (potentially) different local efficiency incentives, do ... These costs do not include costs associated with electrical panel upgrades, which will be necessary ... Future replacement costs do not include any initial costs associated with 240V electrical service or ..."

This report documents cost-effective measure upgrades in existing single family buildings that exceed the minimum state requirements. It evaluates efficiency measures such as adding insulation, replacing windows, and duct upgrades, fuel substitution measures that upgrade space heating and water heating to heat pumps, and solar photovoltaics (PV) across all 16 California climate zones. A 1,665...

2022-04-04 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... This price is valid for 30 days and assumes work will be done directly for the City of San Rafael and ... regulations and policies that assist the private and non-profit sectors in doing so. ... This should not be taken to indicate that workers doing the same job in the East Bay and Marin earn ... recommending revisions to the goals and policies, so they are more responsive to local housing issues and do ... Remaining Schedule: Once the Working Draft document is submitted to the State, staff will continue to do ..."

Massage Inspection Program

"... and can lead to fines, revocation of an establishment's Massage Certificate, and a one year ban ... as one of the following: A Certified Massage ... that is past the front reception area. The City will continue to do routine and random ... to close the business. The City can also seek a one year ban on the property owner/landlord from ... about how to contest (appeal) a citation if you choose to do so. To appeal a citation, you must do so ..."

We are extremely serious about ensuring that all massage establishments comply with the City's Massage Ordinance and state law. The ordinance is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare by: Ensuring orderly regulation of massage therapy services Providing minimum sanitation and operational standards Requiring minimum qualifications for practitioners and owners Preventing the misuse of...

2021-08-16 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... categories, how many, people do you expect to attend your activity:? ... I How do you feel this program could be improved? ... Do not move tables without first consulting with staff. 7. ... recreational and educational programs, as well as to provide meeting space for various groups that do ... NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2021 as ..."

Agenda Packet-May 5, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... Do you do have any yearly preventative maintenance? ... How do you recommend no? ... I don't want to do that. ... Do you need interiors? Or do you just have outside access? Exterior. ... One can install a means of hooking up a portable generator. Many are doing that. ..."

Safety for a Happy Thanksgiving

"... with friends and loved ones. Although it may not at the top of your menu or shopping list, focusing ... responsibly. Don’t forget your pets and while it may be tempting to throw a bone to your dog, don’t give ... in to temptation. Poultry bones are hollow so they break and splitter easily, which can cause pets ... to choke or do even worse damage to their digestive systems. Also, use care in sharing other table ..."

Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we are thankful for, enjoy food together and spend time with friends and loved ones. Although it may not at the top of your menu or shopping list, focusing on safety can keep a happy holiday from taking a tragic turn. The San Rafael Fire Department has...

Pool Picnic Site Rentals

"... . For patrons between the ages 10–17 years, we require one adult for every 20 children ... holders do not pay an entry fee. Please feel free to bring your own food and/or have ..."

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...

2023-05-15 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... that do not match their General Plan designations. ... This cost analysis for replacement housing may be done aggregately for each five-year period and does ... Page 6-10 and 6-38 to -39 and 6-71 Recommended: Do more than 'allow and promote' ADUs. ... you face doing business in San Rafael? ... you face doing business in San Rafael? ..."

2024-11-04 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... We also recognize that much of our traffic and DUI enforcement efforts will need to be done through ... County team and jointly discuss which of the two statements is most appropriate for the work being done ... County team and jointly discuss which of the two statements is most appropriate for the work being done ... Illicit dumping is usually done by folks who know it is illegal, have large amounts of items to dispose ... what others in the neighborhood are doing ..."

December 2020 Spotlight: Sessions Rise Condos

"... and planting sites for its residents. However, one resident and passionate wildlife biologist, Lisa ... , realized that Sessions Rise was missing one important feature: composting. Given her concern ... of Sessions Rise’s 73 units. Her efforts weren't just the right thing to do for the environment, they're ... Does ... Does it Go, Joe? Download this newsletter ..."

Local Condos "Rise" to Composting Challenge Key Takeaways AB 1826: It's the Law Now MSS Free Education + Signs = Great Combo Distributed, Smaller Bins for the Win Facebook is for Furniture Exchange Sessions Rise is a 73-unit group of condos with views of the surrounding Marin Hills and exclusive gardening and planting sites for...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Face Coverings, Donations & Order Enforcement (Actualización diaria)

"... with the public must also cover their face while doing essential work. Wearing a face covering ... to transmit the coronavirus to one another. Our coverings protect us, and your covering protects you ... donning their face coverings in the office, out in the field, and at home! We’re in this together ... , and the beautiful wildflowers, what will you be doing for Earth Day this year? Visit the San Rafael Public Library ... Rafael que se pone sus cubiertas faciales en la oficina, en el campo y en casa! Estamos en esto ..."

DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL We’re covered, are you? Starting today, it is now mandatory to wear face coverings when we’re outside of our homes for essential needs, including waiting in line for or inside of a grocery store or on public transportation. Additionally, transportation workers and other employees who interact with the public must...

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