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Racial and Social Equity in San Rafael

"... The City ... Council ... movement towards addressing racial injustice and prejudice will require action from our City Council ... immediate action is the Mayor and City Council ... changes to City Council. The City Council ..."

Be a part of the conversation The City Council and staff are committed to finding solutions to address systemic racial injustice that pervade our society and community. We recognize that San Rafael is not immune to the social and economic challenges that disproportionally impact not only our black community, but all people of color. Real...

What is a City Clerk?

"... The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act ... , the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws). Before and after the City Council takes ... which the City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding ... the public and City Council and provides related municipal services. Responsibilities of a City ... of the local legislature. As the key staff for City Council meetings, the City Clerk prepares ..."

The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws). Before and after the City Council takes action, the City Clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all...

B Street Culvert Replacement

"... to the replacement of a section of the culvert, the City will coordinate with utility companies and regulatory ... , the City ... for the project. Although City council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc ... to request contract termination. On April 17, 2023, City Council authorized the termination. City ... contract. On April 15, 2024, City Council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora ..."

About Project goals Remove the existing concrete box culvert and replace with a new, partially cast-in-place and partially precast, concrete box culvert Budget Planning/Design $75,000 Construction $320,000 Overview The project is located near the intersection of B Street and Woodland Avenue, 50 feet upstream of the San Rafael Creek. Feeding into the upper reaches of...

2021 NOFA – Affordable Housing

"... criteria provided. Funding awards will be approved by the City of San Rafael City Council ... . The City of San Rafael Housing Element and Marin County Consolidated Plan and are available online ... in San Rafael City Council ... as reflected by ordinances and resolutions established by the City Council. Developer Team ... to the San Rafael City Council and request City Council approval to negotiate the appropriate ..."

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...

Agencies Involved with SMART

"... City of San Rafael All ... . City Council (5 members ... ) City of Larkspur All actions within City’s Right of Way such as streets ... City Council (5 members ... City permit to use City streets for bus operations. May acquire or dispose of property ..."

Many agencies are working together to ensure that the new train works well with our existing transportation network in San Rafael. Below is a table that describes the authority and governing structure of each participating agency. Agency Authority Governing Structure City of San Rafael All actions within City’s right-of-way such as streets and sidewalks, land...

About the Planning Commission

"... are volunteers and not City officials, appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. (SRMC Chapter ... subdivisions, design review permits, use permits, variances, and make recommendations to the City Council ... and appeals that require approval by the City Council. How often does the Planning ... Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. However, the first meeting ... of the month is always held the week following the first meeting of the City Council, which is regularly ..."

Meeting Protocol and Tips for Effective Public Hearings What is the Planning Commission? The Planning Commission is composed of seven members, consisting of San Rafael residents who are volunteers and not City officials, appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. (SRMC Chapter 2.16) What are the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission?...

Kaiser Medical Office- 1650 Los Gamos

"... , April 24, 2018, at 7pm in the City of San Rafael City Council Chambers, to consider the adequacy ... hearing, the Commission recommended approval of the project to the City Council through the adoption ... 17, 2018, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the project, accepting ... the recommendation of the DRB and Planning Commission. The City Council ultimately approved the certified the Final ... City Council Ordinance ..."

Kaiser Permanente1650 Los Gamos Drive Medical Office Building APN: 165-220-12 and 165-220-13 Address: 1650 Los Gamos Drive Project No.: ED17-011, IS17-001, NM17-001, UP17-005, ZC17-001, SP17-002 Applicant: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Real Estate Department 1950 Franklin...

Station Area Plans

"... : Planning Commission, 1/10/2012 at 7 p.m. (Council Chambers, City Hall ... Design Review Board, 1/18/2012 at 7 p.m. (Council Chambers, City Hall ... by the City Council on 6/4/2012 ... Review Board, 6/5/2012 at 7 p.m. (Council Chambers, City Hall ... Planning Commission, 6/12/2012 at 7 p.m. (Council Chambers, City Hall ..."

The coming of SMART rail service in 2015 is an opportunity to build on the work that’s been done to create a variety of transportation and housing options, economic stability, and vibrant community gathering places in San Rafael. The City of San Rafael recently received $528,000 grant funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to prepare two...

November 6, 2018 Election

"... ] At the Council ... , the City ... Council ... Election Results: At the Council meeting ... on December 17, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution ..."

At the Council meeting of June 4, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 for the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District General Election. The issues presented to the voters at the election were: Election of two (2)...

Third and Hetherton Intersection Improvements

"... ] The City ... and 175 pedestrians per hour.The City previously installed accessible curb ramps, high ... City ... Council ... City ..."

The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities,...

2023 NOFA – Affordable Housing

"... Award(s) Approved by the City Council ... provided. Funding awards will be approved by the City of San Rafael City Council. The City may, at its ... in San Rafael City Council Resolution 14760, Guidelines ... , as determined by CDD and reflected by ordinances and resolutions established by the City Council ... of which projects to fund to the San Rafael City Council and request City Council approval ..."

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...

Draft Maps

"... the City ... Council ... elections for use at the 2020 elections. The City Council adopted the ordinance at the 6th ..."

On April 2nd the City Council selected Canal Map 3B along with it's election rotation for incorporation into the proposed ordinance adopting by-district elections for use at the 2020 elections. The City Council adopted the ordinance at the 6th and final public hearing on April 16th. Draft Maps The following maps were submitted for consideration...

Get Involved

"... to the City ... in city ... City ... members are members of the public appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. For more information about ... the close of the filing period the applications are forwarded to a City Council subcommittee for review ..."

Communities are stronger when they are co-created with everyone. We want you to join us in making San Rafael even better. In fall 2021, we are inviting input about how to make communications be more inclusive of all residents. Click this page for more details. Volunteer Volunteers provide valuable help to the City of San...

Essential Facilities and Measure E

"... a new public safety center across the street from City Hall. This project was funded through ... ) Re-purpose of the first floor of City Hall vacated by SRPD Improvements ... , the City ... Strategic Plan that was approved by the City Council on July 20, 2015 to provide an outline ... 16, 2020 City Council meeting. Check it out ..."

Our new and improved essential facilities make San Rafael a safe place for our emergency personnel and for the community overall. Building from over a decade of community efforts to address San Rafael's aging essential public safety facilities, the Essential Facilities project consists of a total of seven projects, including a new public safety center...

Train Horn / Quiet Zone

"... City ... Councils ... the City ... Council ... there is a hazard on the tracks. In December 2014, the City Council ..."

In response to community concerns about noise the San Rafael and Novato City Councils established a Quiet Zone, which means: THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS The train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station or in the event of an emergency. Please talk to your family and neighbors about using...

Public Art

"... The City ... , the City ... Council ... Council to help administer the public art review process and to advise the City Council on public art ... of the Board was approved by City Council on May 16, 2022. The meeting schedule for 2022 is still being ..."

Public Art The City of San Rafael recognizes the critical value that public art provides to our community. Public art is accessible and free for all to enjoy. From providing cultural enrichment to driving economic development, public art plays an important role in developing thriving, vibrant communities. In 2017, the City of San Rafael’s Downtown...

Assembly Bill (AB) 43 Strategy

"... cities ... reductions will be recommended to City Council for approval prior to implementation. AB 43 requires speed ... limits to be adopted by an ordinance of City Council ... and follow the same review and City Council approval process described above. Final speed limits ... during the regular City Council meeting on February 18, 2025. If approved by City Council, the new ..."

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo terráqueo de arriba. Q: What is Assembly Bill No. 43 (Traffic Safety)? A: California Assembly Bill No. 43 (AB 43) provides cities more flexibility when establishing speed limits in business and residence districts. AB 43 allows for reduction of speed limits after considering safety, land uses,...

For Developers

"... The City ... , 2021, the City Council adopted an amendment ... On December 19, 2022, the City Council adopted ... , and the accompanying need for affordable housing for new worker households. In December 2023, the San Rafael City ... Council adopted amendments to San Rafael Municipal Code Section 14.16.030 updating the City’s ..."

Affordable Housing Requirements for Developers The City of San Rafael requires all new developments, residential and non-residential, to contribute towards the provision of affordable housing. On February 16, 2021, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Affordable Housing Ordinance 1990 and associated Resolutions 14890 and 14891 amending the affordable housing obligation for residential projects. The majority of the...

Public Convenience or Necessity Determination

"... established by City Council Resolution 10299. To obtain a PCN determination the applicant must submit ... crimes than the average number of “reported crime”1 for all crime data areas in the City, over ... policies formally adopted by the City Council. Whether any information supplied ... , which in turn may be appealed to the City Council). (Rev 12.2013 ..."

When is a PCN Required? The State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will advise an applicant whether a PCN determination must be obtained from the local agency in order for ABC to issue a license to sell alcohol at the subject location. A PCN determination may be required if the subject census tract contains...

November 8, 2011 Election

"... ] At the Council ... , the City ... Council ... , the City Council adopted a resolution ... on November 8, 2011. The City Council voters elected Gary O. Phillips to office of Mayor, Damon Connolly ..."

At the Council meeting on June 6, 2011, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and to include the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District General Election. The issues presented to the voters at the election were: Election of...

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