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"... on the east parcel. In 1998, the San Rafael Corporate Center Master Plan was approved by the City ... Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration and made their recommendation to the City Council ... and ultimately recommended approval of the project to the City Council, with certain changes. A copy ... & video can be found online. The City Council, reviewed the project at their October 19, 2015, meeting ... and approved the project. The City Council adopted a Resolution approving a Mitigated Negative ..."

New office building – 755 Lindaro St (Tentative) – NW Corner of Andersen Drive and Lindaro Street Parking garage expansion – 788 Lincoln Ave – SE Corner of 2nd St and Lincoln Ave APN’s: 013-012-38 & -39, 013-021- 50, -51, 52, -53, -54 and -55 Planned Development Rezoning ZC14-002 Environmental and Design Review Permit ED14-097 Master...

Canal Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Improvements

"... Over the past two years, the City received multiple grants from ... Avenue and Alice Street to support safe access to San Rafael High School. In May 2021, City ... Council awarded a construction contract to Team Ghilotti, Inc ... . The City has also retained construction management firm, Park ... City Council action to award construction ..."

About Project goals Install ADA accessible curb ramps at the intersections of  Kerner Boulevard & Sonoma Street and Vivian Street & Belvedere Street Refresh crosswalks and striping at various intersections throughout the Canal neighborhood Install eight new rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) systems at high-use pedestrian intersections Improve pedestrian safety in the Canal neighborhood and...

Short-Term Rentals

"... At Tuesday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an information item to the City Council regarding ... Council about housing topics, including short-term rentals--and in response, the City Council requested ... staff to return to the City Council at a future meeting (that’s this Tuesday) with short-term ... rental policy options for the City Council to consider. Specific to Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council ... . And if you can’t make it, but want to provide feedback to the City Council on this issue ..."

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...

Sustainability Program Priorities 2019-2020

"... Expand EV Charging Network Install more EV chargers at City facilities ... EFFICIENCY Increase Building Energy Efficiency Support County appliance ... : City Council Sustainability Priorities for 2019-2020 ..."

Summary of the 2019-2020 Two-Year Program Priorities GENERAL Develop CCAP Engagement Platform Design and develop web platform, including carbon calculator Develop engagement plan TRANSPORTATION Expand EV Charging Network Install more EV chargers at City facilities Promote EV charger incentives & technical assistance to community Implement EV Policies and Programs Develop streamlined permitting procedures Promote EV...

San Rafael Welcomes First Female Mayor, New Councilmembers, and More in a Historic Night of “Firsts”

"... was the 4th woman elected to the San Rafael City Council ... of Trustees, and City Council. Mayor ... Economic Commission, Andrew McCullough was elected to the City Council ...  Gamblin was appointed to the City Council ... the vacant City Council seat vacated when Mayor Kate was elected ..."

Monday night’s San Rafael City Council meeting was a historic evening as Kate Colin, “Mayor Kate,” was sworn in as the City’s first female Mayor (since the City was chartered in 1874!). Mayor Kate was the 4th woman elected to the San Rafael City Council, Councilmember Maribeth Bushey was the 5th, and then Monday night Councilmembers Maika Llorens Gulati and Rachel Kertz joined them. Councilmembers Llorens Gulati (District 1/South) and Kertz (District 4/North) are the first to represent...

Group Home Moratorium

"... No.: ZC11-001 In early 2011, the San Rafael City Council ... City staff determined were un-regulated and unpermitted by the City’s municipal code. The purpose ... of the temporary moratorium is to provide the City Attorney and Community Development Department staff ... did not result in a consensus or recommendation to the City Council. The Commission was split ... City Council Ordinance for Temporary Moratorium ..."

Project No.: ZC11-001 In early 2011, the San Rafael City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on unlicensed, large group homes (group homes with seven or more residents). This moratorium was adopted in response to community concerns regarding the establishment of several “sober living residences” (sober living environments – SLE) in single-family dwellings, which City staff determined...

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Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan

"... At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Fire Department will present a draft Wildfire Prevention ... , as well as from direction from the City Council at the August 20, 2018 meeting, following a wildfire ... prevention report that was presented to the City Council. Staff  will present the draft Plan ... to provide both the City Council and the community an opportunity to review and provide feedback. After ... Tuesday’s City Council meeting, staff will compile feedback, make changes to the draft Plan ..."

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Fire Department will present a draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan, which outlines 37 wildfire prevention goals, including updating the City’s vegetation management standards, expanding existing wildfire prevention programs, and implementing new programs and projects. The draft Plan was created in response to feedback from the community, as...

Snapshot --Annual Financial Report, Important Updates, Events, and More!!!

"... News At the next City Council Meeting, Monday, November 20th, 2023 The following ... will be presented at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, November 20th, at 7:00 p.m ... Report will be presented for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, to the City Council. This report ... CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 20th, 2023 ... At the October 20th City Council meeting, the City Council: Held ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Local Artist, Sofia Estebecorena Prieto working on a new mural at the downtown Fourth Street Pink Owl Coffee Shop Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mary O’Mara! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture in our last Snapshot quiz...

General Plan Documents

"... , the City ... only. August 2, 2021 City Council Draft (includes ... tracked changes showing edits made after July 19, 2021 City Council hearing ... draft) July 2021 City Council Draft ... ) July 2021 City Council Draft ("tracked change" version, highlighting Planning Commission ..."

General Plan 2040 is here! Adopted Plan On August 2, 2021, the City Council adopted San Rafael General Plan 2040.  Links to the adopted document are below.  To view earlier drafts, please scroll down this page to "Archived Documents." Entire Document To Download Individual Chapters of General Plan 2040, or to access the Appendix, click...

Snapshot --Canal Street Underground Utility District, Linkage Fee Study, Events, and More!!!!

"... ! San Rafael City News Upcoming City Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 20th ... The following items with be considered at the upcoming City Council meeting on June ... 20th, at 7pm. Canal Street Underground Utility District The City Council will hear ... The City Council will hear an informational report from staff on a recently completed regional ... and stakeholder outreach in the coming weeks before bringing a recommendation back to the City Council ..."

  Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Pride flag flying over City Hall Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Ruth-Louise Moran! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz where we can find peacocks and pigs living together in San Rafael is located at Marin Sanitary Services on Jacoby street!...

Report of Residential Building Record (RBR)

"... a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by dropping by the 3rd floor Building Counter at City Hall; 1400 5th Avenue ... .     Permits for the following items may be obtained at the Building Division Public counter in City Hall ... within 15 days of the issuance of this report, no enforcement action will be taken by the City ... the City ... . The City Council decided to reconvene on the issue in about a month to solicit further input ..."

To apply for your Resale Inspection online click HERE!  A Residential Resale Report  is a building permit records check and physical inspection of all residential units.  Most jurisdictions in Marin County require a Point of Sale inspection on residential properties.  Our report will list all building permits on the report.  For any permits that have...

November 3, 2020 Election

"... ] At the Council ... , the City ... Council ... . City of San Rafael Election Mayoral ... Documents Measure R On July 20th, the City Council ..."

At the Council meeting of June 15, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The names of the candidates who qualified for the 2020 General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020, appear below. City of San Rafael Election Mayoral Candidates Kate Colin Statement of...

Snapshot - News from the City Manager

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Snapshot is a bimonthly newsletter that comes out the Thursday before every City Council meeting, highlighting items on the agenda, general news, and events. Subscribe

Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing

"... the City ... Council ... of the City ... of the committee shall be residents, property owners, or business people within the City of San Rafael ..."

The Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing (“CAC”) advises the City Council on activities related to the economic vitality of the City including the Economic Vitality Work plan, the Downtown Station Area Plan, the Homeless Action Plan, and various General Plan policies related to economic development and affordable housing. Meetings First Thursday...

Snapshot -- Leaf Blower Ordinance, Homelessness Updates, Parks and Recreation Month, and more!!!

"... Rafael City Council will hold Public Hearings to hear annual financial and operational updates for two ... . City Council to Hear ... as issues related to homelessness. The City Council will be discussing ... regular City Council meeting, City staff will present a mid-year informational report detailing ... within City limits. On Tuesday's City Council meeting, staff will present a report on a proposed ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Sun Valley Park, San Rafael PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Washburn, Library and Recreation Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Laurence Sykes for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured a...

Snapshot -- Black History Month, Budget Updates, Proposed Street Changes and More!!!

"... an informational report to the San Rafael City Council with proposed comments and recommendations regarding ... and Budget Amendments Last June, the City Council approved the budget for FY 2022-23. On Monday ... Presentation Supporting Black History Month On Monday, the City Council will hear a proclamation ... . The City Council of the City of San Rafael takes great pleasure in recognizing Black History ... Recruitment Community Survey   With my upcoming retirement, the San Rafael City Council ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo San Rafael Sunset Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Chase Sambell for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael is home to sixteen local Landmarks! Check out the full list here. Congrats Chase, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll...

Snapshot -- Police Advisory Committee, City Budget for FY23-24, Events, and More!!!!

"... mix of informational updates and previews of proposed items on upcoming City Council meeting agendas ... Police Advisory and Accountability Committee On Monday, June 5th, the City Council ... participation as their meetings would be open to the public. If approved by the City Council, staff ... be brought back to the City Council for consideration. The bylaws include specific details regarding ... for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Additionally, at Monday night's City Council meeting, the proposed ..."

  Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo State of the City Dinner Photo Credit: Joanne Webster | San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Last Quiz Question Congrats Molly Blauvelt! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz was of a black-crowned night heron hanging out at the Marin Civic Center lagoon. Congratulations, Molly, and thanks for...

Wildfire Action Plan Archives

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March 18, 2019 City Council Meeting Materials Documents & Resources

Snapshot -- US 101/I-580 Improvement Project, Green Building Codes, Events and More!!!!

"... Amendments At the November 7th, 2022 regular meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., the City Council ... by the City Council. For the past several code cycles, representatives from all Marin County Fire ... . Special Study Session, the City Council will hear a staff presentation and weigh in on proposed Green ... Cannabis Industry Tax At the November 7th, City Council meeting, the Council will hear ... on December 31, 2024, the City Council may evaluate all of the intended and unintended impacts ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo San Rafael Dia de los Muertos Celebration Photo Credit: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Miguel Sanchez, for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. Pickleweed is a prominent plant found in the marsh area near the park, and where our park gets its...

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