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Will the sales tax apply to product deliveries, such as Amazon?

Yes, the sales tax will apply to product deliveries. The proposed tax is a Transaction and Use tax. Meaning, it is applied on all goods delivered to San Rafael. For example, Golden Gate Transit were to purchase buses from Mississippi to use in San Rafael, San Rafael would charge an additional $0.25 per $100 tax on the buses. 

How is the City supporting downtown businesses?

In April 2020, the City launched the San Rafael Small Business COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund to help small businesses struggling to maintain cash flow during these unprecedented times. Please visit the fund’s website for more information. In addition, in conjunction with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and the City, the San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) spearheaded a weekly initiative to support...

Is there an opportunity to consolidate certain services at the County level in order to reduce expenses?

Yes, the City welcomes any opportunity to work with neighboring jurisdictions. Please refer to page 56 of the June 15th Staff Report on the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for a full list of San Rafael’s shared services and partnerships with other government agencies. 

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-07 06:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020Department: City ClerkDate and time: 2020-10-07 06:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020Department: City ClerkAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2020-10-07 06:00 pmLocation:...

Pickleweed Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-07 07:00 pmLocation: Pickleweed Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Library & RecreationDate and time: 2020-10-07 07:00 pmLocation: Pickleweed Advisory Committee – October 7, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Library & Recreation

Economic Development Subcommittee - October 8, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-08 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - October 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-08 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - October 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-08 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - October 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to...

San Rafael Sea Level Rise Adaptation Study

2020-10-05 Agenda Packet

City Council – October 5, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020 (Regular and Study Session)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020 (Regular and Study Session)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00...

Agenda Packet - October 1, 2020

Agenda - October 1, 2020

RFP for Public Library & Community Center Conceptual Design Study – due 11/2/2020

The City of San Rafael is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Conceptual Design Option for a combined library and community center of approximately 43,700 square feet in San Rafael, California.  The Project will build upon the results of the San Rafael Public Library Facilities Planning Study completed in August 2019. Additional information regarding...

Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation:...

Third Street Rehab Community Meeting 9-23-2020

Art and Public Expression

Pilot Public Art Advisory Group Background On February 16, 2021 the City Council approved an ordinance amendment that allowed for the piloting of a new Public Art Advisory Group. This new Advisory Group consists of local community arts representatives, a member each of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board, and a representative who...

Third Street bike connection - without parking

Third Street Bike Connection - with parking

Planning Commission - September 29, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-09-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - September 29, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-09-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - September 29, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA San Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 897-5534-1830# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response...

Restorative Justice Process Offered Following High-Risk Traffic Stop

On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council and the community with a description of an event that recently occurred involving a high-risk traffic stop.  Watch the video: Transcript of Mr. Epstein’s comments: I am going to offer some remarks on an incident that occurred last month. It was an incident involving...

Adaptation and Resilience

Preparing for Climate Change The climate is changing and causing sea levels to rise. Many areas in San Rafael are low-lying and increasingly vulnerable to flooding. We are also seeing changing fire risks, rainfall patterns, and heat waves. The City and partners are working to prepare for these changes and we invite you to get...

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