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Guide to Public Meetings

"... . Viewing Options: City Council and Planning Commission meetings are on Channel 27, our ... . City Manager Updates: Receive information on upcoming City Council topics by signing up ... by our City Council ... of the meeting. Make sure you send them in as soon as possible to make sure the City Council had ... and our website. City Council meetings are formal, but we occasionally lighten the mood with a joke ..."

We've heard that navigating the City's processes can be confusing, and we agree! To help, we've compiled some tips and tricks for effective public participation. Please note, this is a starting point and not a complete guide to all City procedures. Meeting Basics City Council: Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month...

Labor Negotiations

"... , healthcare, and grievance methods. These negotiations result in a City Council approved Memorandum ... reportable actions from City Council closed sessions. Staff reports provided to the City ... Council meetings. They are heard as a regular City Council agenda item rather than on the Consent Calendar ... feedback to the City Council at any time, in any manner, including providing public comment at any City ... Council meeting. How Labor Negotiations Work in the City of San ..."

Collective Bargaining 101 We have approximately 400 full-time staff (regular employees). All regular employees are members in some form of a bargaining group, from the various public safety groups to non-safety positions such as engineers, street maintenance workers, and librarians. Negotiations between the City and these groups determine conditions of employment, such as wages, working...

Transparency, Accountability & Performance Metrics

"... ] The City ... the City ... : City ... , the City ... in staff reports and presentations to the City Council ..."

The City will track and measure progress toward the City Council’s Three-Year Strategic Plan. The following will ensure transparency and accountability to the community:  Annual budget and workplan process: City staff will propose a work plan and budget each fiscal year that focuses on the seven priority areas of the Council’s 3-Year Strategic Plan. During...

How do I ensure that my comments are part of the “public record”?

"... to the City Clerk. Aside from that, all comments ... the City Clerk’s Office or the staff assigned to the project. Emailing your comments ... only to an individual member of the City Council may not ensure that the City Clerk or staff receives a copy. ..."

The best way to ensure your comments are part of the “public record” is to provide a copy of them to the City Clerk. Aside from that, all comments made at public meetings are recorded and included as part of the public record. Depending on the nature of the project, staff compiles comments received and...

620 Canal Street

"... by the City ... the City ... Precise Plan (2021), and City ... : In 2026, the City is launching a feasibility assessment for the pedestrian and bicycle ... Agreement, April 7, 2025, Staff Report to City ..."

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo. 620 Canal Street is 1.65 acres of land located along the southern edge of the Canal at the end of Canal Street northwest of Harbor Street. Formerly a commercial boatyard, the property was acquired by the City in 2025 through a partnership between the City, the...

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. ..."

General Plan 2020 10-Year Report and Amendments

"... edits, which are being brought back to Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council ... at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 and was presented to the City Council on July 20, 2015 ... the City Council meeting ... for recommendation to the City Council. An EIR Addendum was also prepared to serve as the environmental clearance ... approval of the EIR Addendum and recommended adoption of the General Plan amendments to the City Council ..."

Our General Plan was adopted in 2004. Since then, the General Plan has been amended many times in response to changing circumstance and requirements that necessitated updates. These changes included the adoption of the Sustainability Element, update of Housing Elements for the 4th and 5th cycle RHNA, completion of Station Area Plans, loss of Redevelopment, as well as...

ADA Improvements and Roundabout at Manuel T Freitas Parkway/Route 101 Interchange (Caltrans)

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About Project goals Improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Freitas Parkway, Civic Center Drive and Old Redwood Highway by: Reconstruction of curb ramps and sidewalk Remove stairs and bus stop access across loop ramps Relocate northbound bus stop to Redwood Highway Construct round-about at Redwood Highway/Civic Center Drive intersection Comply with the Americans with...

Sidewalk Repair & Maintenance

"... . In conjunction with the adoption of Municipal Code Section 11.60, the City Council called ... , 2017 City Council ... , October 2, 2017, the City Council received a follow-up to the June 19th meeting from Public Works. City ... . Staff recommended City Council move forward in adopting an ordinance, but also share the financial ... given by Public Works. City Council passed ..."

Who is responsible for sidewalk repair and maintenance in San Rafael? Per City of San Rafael Municipal Code Section 11.60, property owners in San Rafael are responsible for maintenance and repair of public sidewalks adjacent to their property. The City ordinance was adopted in October 2017, in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section...

Can you provide a summary of pros and cons from the Palmdale decision to go to trial? Can we apply those to our community?

"... 18, 2017 City Council meetings. The City of Palmdale incurred expenses of approximately $4.5 million ..."

CVRA cases are highly fact- and jurisdiction-specific, so applying the result in one jurisdiction to another is very difficult. San Rafael has far different demographics and electoral history, and there were a number of unique aspects to the Palmdale case. This is especially the case as there is no Court of Appeal decision (on the...

Could this process force the City to do a 2018 election under any scenario?

"... Staff is not aware of any circumstance that would require the City to hold an election for City Council in 2018. ..."

Staff is not aware of any circumstance that would require the City to hold an election for City Council in 2018.

Assuming the City moves to district elections and set the districts in 2018, what districts will be open in the next election in 2020? For example, if the Mayor and two Councilmembers are up for reelection in 2020, will it be the districts the two incumbents are in that get to vote? What if there is another district with no Councilmembers currently living there? If the Mayor runs for re-election and he lives in a district that has no Councilmember, is that district Councilmember seat up for election as well?

"... No. The seats just rotate in. Each current member of the Council serves out the rest of the term ... still serves out his or her full current term. As part of the establishment of City electoral districts ... , the Council will determine the districts that will have an open seat at the 2020 election ... . The City Council will be determining the sequence of elections as part of the process of establishing the voting districts. ..."

No. The seats just rotate in. Each current member of the Council serves out the rest of the term to which he or she was elected, and then must run for re-election in the districts. It potentially gets a little more complicated if two councilmembers are paired in a single district, but everybody still serves...

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...

Third Street Rehabilitation – Project History

"... at City ... 5/3/2021 City Council Report ... Watch City Council Meeting ... 2/8/2022 City Council Meeting ... a petition asking City Council and Staff to reconsider the closure of the Walgreens driveway ..."

More information Draft Third Street Safety Intersection Layouts (October 2021) Draft Intersection Layout (April 2021) Feasibility Study at City Council (June 3, 2019) 3rd Street Rehabilitation Final Report 3rd St Rehab Appendices (A-G) 3rd St Rehab Appendix A - Plans and Sections 3rd St Rehab Appendix B - Existing Site Context, Uses, and Conditions 3rd...

Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements

"... by City ... Council ... City ... , the City of San Rafael City Council awarded the second amendment to the Professional Services ... to watch the Presentation as well as view the documents from the April 21st City Council Meeting ..."

To Receive Email Updates about this Project - Enter Your Contact Info Below! Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo. About Project goals Improve pedestrian and bicyclist experiences Bring the intersection up to current design standards including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards Maintain critical access to neighborhoods and downtown,...

Los Gamos Apartments

"... , the City Council Approved the project ... . City Council staff report ... Video of City Council ... City Council Resolution No. 15029: Adoption of IS/MND ... City Council Resolution No. 15030: GP Amendment ..."

Los Gamos Apartments Address: Los Gamos (vacant lot at end of Los Gamos) APNs: 165-220-06 & -07 Project No: GPA20-001/ ZC20-002/ED20-058 Applicant: Colin Russell Architects 990 A Street, Suite 202 San Rafael, CA 94901   Project Description The City has received an application for general plan amendment, zoning map amendment and environmental and design review...

November 2, 2010 Election

"... Measure I - City of San Rafael Paramedic Service Special Tax “To protect lifesaving ... the City Council adopted ... and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure for the voter materials ... -thirds vote of the electors at the November 2 election. On August 2, 2010, the City Council ... from the City Attorney. Election Results: On December 6, 2010, the City Council adopted ..."

Measure I - City of San Rafael Paramedic Service Special Tax “To protect lifesaving paramedic services by maintaining rapid response times, providing advanced heart attack treatment, and keeping trained paramedics on fire engine companies, shall San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 3.28 be amended to permit phased increases, up to $23.00 annually above the current rate, on residential units, and...

When was this department created?

"... The department was created by the City Council in December 2018 and is a reorganization ..."

The department was created by the City Council in December 2018 and is a reorganization of the Information Technology Division and expands traditional tech and network support services to include broader functions of strategy, analytics, and product management. This includes new ways of engaging with the community; designing services with and for people, not bureaucracy;...

How do I subscribe to public meeting agenda notifications?

"... to receive email notifications when agendas get posted online as well as other City updates ... . Another great way to get information about upcoming topics on the City Council agenda is to sign-up ... for the City Manager's Newsletter, Snapshot. ..."

You can sign-up to receive email notifications when agendas get posted online as well as other City updates. Another great way to get information about upcoming topics on the City Council agenda is to sign-up for the City Manager's Newsletter, Snapshot.

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