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2016-2017 City Council Goals & Strategies

Matched in attachment: "... Public Works, City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager ... ’s Office 4 GOAL B: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD ... 5 GOAL C: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD DEPARTMENTS ... Fire 6 GOAL D: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD ... , City Attorney 7 GOAL E: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES ..."

What does the City Manager's Office do?

"... The City Manager's ... Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy ... , efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy ... and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage ... and national level, advocating the City's interests and increasing the City's influence as a leader in good government. ..."

The City Manager's Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the local, state and national...

City Council Staff Report Nov 6, 2017

Matched in attachment: "... RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Accept public comment; 2. ... City Council Ad Hoc Sub-Committee- “City of San Rafael Expectations for Good Design” - 2017 An Ad Hoc ... Early feedback and direction is needed by the City Council for several reasons. ... COUNCIL You are invited to attend the City Council meeting on the following topic: (NOTE NEW DATE) ... This is a discussion item and the City Council will hear the update and provide direction. ..."

I don’t have time to attend a meeting. How do I voice my opinion?

"... to the City Council by email or mail. Each member of the City Council has ... is part of the public record you should also send a copy to the City Clerk's Office ... by email or mail to: City Clerk’s ... Office 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 San Rafael, CA 94901 Be sure that the City Clerk receives ... likely the City Council will have an opportunity to read and consider the contents. ..."

You can send your thoughts to the City Council by email or mail. Each member of the City Council has their own email account, but if you want to ensure your message is part of the public record you should also send a copy to the City Clerk's Office by email or mail to: City...

City Council Ratifies Proclamation of Local Emergency in Response to Coronavirus (El Consejo de la Cuidad ratifica la proclamación de emergencia local en respuesta al coronavirus)

"... 17, 2020 the City Council ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency for the City of San Rafael ... in place. Council and staff practiced social distancing by attending the meeting virtually, and our City ... Clerk and City Attorney attended the meeting physically at City Hall in the event members ... of the community wanted to provide public comment. The Council voted to approve the resolution by a vote of 4 ... . Additionally, the proclamation reinforces City staff’s role as Disaster Service Workers so that we can ..."

DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the City Council ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency for the City of San Rafael in response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the County Public Health Order to shelter in place. Council and staff practiced social distancing by attending the meeting virtually, and...

Finance

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About the Finance Department The Finance Department provides financial information, policy analyses, and recommendations that help the City Council and all City Departments make decisions about how to allocate resources. Our department accounts for those resources and discloses the financial condition of the City and the results of its operations in the year end Comprehensive...

How are CBIDs established, renewed, or disestablished?

"... to City Council for approval. CBIDs must be established according ..."

The process begins with a petition signed by a majority of property owners within the proposed district and involves submission and approval of required components such as a district management plan to City Council for approval. CBIDs must be established according to the State’s Streets and Highways Code. Renewal is permitted once a district has...

Homelessness

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City of San Rafael Homelessness The City of San Rafael remains committed to finding solutions that honor the dignity of every person living in San Rafael, while at the same time preserving the accessibility and cleanliness of our shared public spaces, something that is crucial for the well-being of everyone who calls our city home.

Existing Plans and Programs

"... Marin County ... Consolidated Plan. This is a county-level document that identifies program goals for federal ... . This is the recently adopted regional plan for the nine-county Bay Area and provides a high-level ... by the City Council on August 2, 2021 following a four-year planning process. In particular, please check ..."

Current 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element. Adopted on May 15, 2023 and is part of the San Rafael General Plan. The Housing Element describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. Elemento de Vivienda 2023 - 2031 Capítulo 6: Plan de acción para la vivienda 2015-2023 San Rafael Housing Element,...

Will there be an effort in the County to engage the Latino community to become citizens? i.e. People that may be eligible to become citizens.

"... at-large elections to district-based elections, nor of the decision to be made by the City Council ... . It is a related matter, however, which may be the subject of further discussion by the City Council either in connection with the current matter, or at a later date. ..."

Such engagement efforts are not a requirement of the CVRA, which only addresses the change from at-large elections to district-based elections, nor of the decision to be made by the City Council whether to transition to district-based elections during the time period allowed by the law. It is a related matter, however, which may be...

What is the sales tax in the city?

"... % County Health and Safety ... 1.56% City ... 0.25% *On June 16, 2014, the City Council ... . In October, 2014, the City Council appointed a community Measure E Oversight Committee to ensure ... that all Measure E funds are spent on permissible uses. To find out if an address is within the City ..."

Effective 10/1/2022, the current sales tax rate in San Rafael is 9.25%. Check out the break down: State General Fund 3.94% County Health and Safety 1.56% City of San Rafael 1.00% San Rafael Transactions and Use Tax - 3/31/2034* 0.75% Measure R - 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2030 0.25% Marin County Measure A (Parks and Open...

What resources has San Rafael used to help individuals that are experiencing homelessness find permanent housing?

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San Rafael continues to be a countywide leader in the development of new housing options for people experiencing homelessness. This includes: City Council allocated $1.3M in Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars to support the redevelopment of 3301 Kerner Boulevard, a former County office building, as permanent supportive housing. The project received major support from Marin...

Has the City of San Rafael adopted any formal policies regarding pension reform?

"... Yes. The City Council approved ... taken as of the date of the report/resolution. On June 3, 2013, the City Council approved ..."

Yes. The City Council approved a pension and retiree health reform resolutionon May 7, 2012. This resolution not only includes pension policies going forward, but also a listing of the many pension reform measures taken as of the date of the report/resolution. On June 3, 2013, the City Council approved a pension funding policy based on the Government...

Third Street - Lindaro Intersection

"... , except the north leg serves a city-owned parking lot driveway (versus being a typical street ... council meeting closed the north ... leg (parking lot driveway) to vehicles. After the November 2, 2020 City Council meeting ... City Council and Staff to reconsider the closure of the Walgreens driveway. The main concern ... of the city owned parking lot serving Walgreens driveway “exit only”. This would partially or fully ..."

The intersection of Third Street and Lindaro Street is a four-legged, 90-degree intersection, except the north leg serves a city-owned parking lot driveway (versus being a typical street) and there is a stop-controlled side street (Lootens Place) just 60 feet to the west. Historical turning movement counts from 2016 and 2017 indicate 80 vehicles use...

2021 - Canal Transportation Study

"... Transportation Study In 2021 City council ..."

Canal Transportation Study In 2021 City council approved Canal Access Study that had a parking component to it. Based on that study we applied for and received a grant for Adaptive Transportation Program to help address parking issues in the Canal.

Adjournments in Memory

"... Purpose: City Council meetings can be adjourned to commemorate and celebrate ... (<200 words) summary of the individual’s connection to the City of San Rafael and contributions ..."

Purpose: City Council meetings can be adjourned to commemorate and celebrate the life of San Rafael community members who have died. Requests for memorial adjournments should include: The name of the person to be memorialized A brief (<200 words) summary of the individual’s connection to the City of San Rafael and contributions to the community...

What was the Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits and what did they find?

"... In 2019, the City Council's ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee ... that included an analysis of the options available to the City to further our pension/OPEB reform ... to the City Council at the August 5, 2019 meeting, was a follow-up to an earlier report from 2014 regarding the same topic. ..."

In 2019, the City Council's ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee , which included Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Gamblin, formed an advisory committee, referred to as the “Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits” to review and prepare a written report that included an analysis of the options available to the City to...

How will the City involve the entire community in the public process and keep them involved? How will the City ensure people affected, i.e. people of color, have opportunity to speak and be involved beyond just public comment?

"... The City held a study session on November 20 and has held public hearings on December 4, December ... 18 and January 16 to receive public input. Now that the City Council has decided to transition ... to district-based elections, the City Council will hold multiple meetings over a period of not more than ... the opportunity to speak to the Council about how the new electoral districts should be formed ... . In addition, the City is entering into an agreement with National Demographics, Inc. that will make ..."

The City held a study session on November 20 and has held public hearings on December 4, December 18 and January 16 to receive public input. Now that the City Council has decided to transition to district-based elections, the City Council will hold multiple meetings over a period of not more than 90 days in...

If the library moves to Albert Park, what will happen to the Carnegie?

"... The City is still evaluating the future use of the site. Measure P requires that within two years ... , the City Council will initiate a public planning process related to the preservation of the historic ... uses. The City has not yet started the planning process nor made any decisions about ... the future use of the Carnegie Library property. However, the City has begun evaluating whether ... and analyzing the deed transferring the City the Carnegie Library property. The deed restricted ..."

The City is still evaluating the future use of the site. Measure P requires that within two years, the City Council will initiate a public planning process related to the preservation of the historic Carnegie Library building for ongoing civic, community or community-serving commercial uses. The City has not yet started the planning process nor...

What made the City decide to take proactive action on district elections rather than just wait for pressure from the various groups? What does the City hope to accomplish?

"... The City began to do research, hired outside counsel, and started to schedule public hearings ... letter. The City hopes to provide an opportunity for all interested persons to provide input to the City ... Council on the issue of district-based elections, and to ensure that the City’s electoral system ... best serves the entire City, in compliance with state and federal law. ..."

The City began to do research, hired outside counsel, and started to schedule public hearings on the issue of district-based elections when it learned of the impending receipt of Mr. Shenkman’s letter. The City hopes to provide an opportunity for all interested persons to provide input to the City Council on the issue of district-based...

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