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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...

Report of Residential Building Record (RBR)

"... Building Counter at City Hall; 1400 5th Avenue ... at the Building Division Public counter in City Hall anytime during regular business hours ... , no enforcement action will be taken by the City. Failure to do so will result in the issuance ... the City ... ) program. The City Council decided to reconvene ..."

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...

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!...

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...

Inclusive Resident Engagement/ Participación Inclusiva de Residentes

"... ] The City ... a City Council meeting. Muchas personas ... will help shape how the City provides communications and how we partner with community groups to reach ... City ... Council ..."

The City of San Rafael is inviting resident input about how more community members can get and share information about local issues. The goal is to make communications as accessible as possible to everyone who lives in and cares about San Rafael. La Ciudad de San Rafael está invitando a los residentes a opinar sobre...

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...

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...

Police Advisory & Accountability Committee - March 19, 2025

"... Date and time: 2025-03-19 06:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilDate ... and time: 2025-03-19 06:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilDate and time ... : 2025-03-19 06:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilAgenda ... Department: City CouncilAgenda ... Date and time: 2025-03-19 06:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City Council ..."

Matched in attachment: "... AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (PAAC) WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 2025, AT 6:00 PM In-Person: San Rafael City ... Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, California Virtual: Watch Online: https:/ ... Staff Present: Angela Robinson Piñon, Assistant City Manager David Spiller, Police Chief, San Rafael ... Jason spoke on the topic of homelessness and an update going before the City Council in April. ... • Member Locks attended a San Rafael City Schools Board Meeting on March 11th and a VA Protest Rally ..."

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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 --Commercial Linkage Fees, Nominations for 2024 Public Service Award, Events and More!!!

"... . San Rafael City News At the next City Council Meeting, Monday ... , December 4th, 2023 The following will be presented at the upcoming City Council ... Assessment and Annual Report Monday’s City Council meeting will feature a report on San ... Linkage Fees Update The City Council will consider the adoption of an ordinance amending San ... Other News City Council Meeting New Start Time - 6:00 p.m. beginning in January ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Youth in Arts, United Against Hate Week poster project on display in the San Rafael Plaza Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tom Obletz! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The first lighted boat parade took place in 1966 and...

Art and Public Expression

"... the City ... Council ... projects in San Rafael for the next year. After one year, staff will return to Council with an update ... projects are proposed. Currently the City is working with two art projects that have shared their intent ... -pronged mission: First, with City support, an alliance of businesses and building owners ..."

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...

Sidewalk Repair Program

"... , the City ... fall 2016, there have been three City Council items on sidewalks that were ... , a written note or request to Public Works. In October 2017, San Rafael City Council also ... owner. In conjunction with the adoption of Municipal Code Chapter 11.60, the City Council ... Citywide. In August 2024, San Rafael City Council approved increasing the allowance ..."

What is the Sidewalk Repair Program? The Sidewalk Repair Program is a cost-sharing benefit for property owners in San Rafael seeking to repair damaged sidewalks. Under the program, the City will: Split the cost of sidewalk replacement 50-50 with property owners (up to a maximum of $2,000 in City contribution) Fully incur the cost of...

Hazardous Waste Disposal

"... by the City ... ) works in partnership with these agencies to provide Marin County households (except Novato ... in the City ... City ... Council ..."

The Marin Household Hazardous Waste Program reuses, recycles, and disposes of hazardous products for San Rafael residents and businesses.

General Plan Basics

"... is the City ... law requires every city and county in California to prepare a “General Plan” for its future ... and what it wishes to change. Once a General Plan is adopted, it is used by the City Council, local ... Rafael residents to speak out on long-range planning issues. In addition, the City Council ... 2019 and early 2020 and was released in October 2020. Planning Commission and City Council ..."

What is a General Plan? Why is the City updating its Plan? What topics are addressed by the Plan? How will the community be involved? Why is the Housing Element separate from the rest of the General Plan? What is the Schedule for the Plan Update? How will this affect me? What is a General...

Snapshot - Preliminary FY 2024-25 Budget, City Updates, Events and More!!!

"... The City Council will meet on Monday ... , June 3, 2024. City Council Closed Session- 5:30 p.m ... the regular City Council meeting, the City Council ... . Regular City Council ... & Ordinance Renewal The City Council will hear ..."

SNAPSHOT EN ESPAÑOL Congrats to Larry Andow! The last Snapshot Quiz featured a picture of the Terra Linda community pool! The pool is open for summer; make sure to check out the schedule and go for a swim. Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. ...

3757/3777 Kerner Boulevard

"... The City was informed by representatives ... of the small cell wireless permit applications that they will not be appealing to the City Council, the July ... sites within the City. The reason for this decision ... by the City. ..."

Application Materials Project Description Project Plans Photo Sims Power Line Route Fiber Line Route RF Emissions Compliance Report Noise Study Current Status Administrative Decision 7/20/2020 The City was informed by representatives of the small cell wireless permit applications that they will not be appealing to the City Council, the July 20th Community Development Director's denial of the small...

Snapshot --Reusable Foodware, Community Development Block Grant, Events, and More!!!!

"... Development Agreement At the Monday night Council meeting, the City Council will consider ... . As part of the DA, BioMarin submits annual reports to the City Council for comments and to ensure ... , May 1, the City Council will hear an update on the proposed allocation of Community Development ... Council meeting, the City Council will consider entering into an agreement with the Chamber ... At the Monday, May 1, City Council meeting, the City Council will hear an appeal of the Planning Commission ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Spring in Sun Valley Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Allison Soby for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured is of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown San Rafael. We are excited for it to officially...

Our Progress and GHG Inventories

"... update the City Council and community annually on our community-wide ... % reduction) target by 2045. We also provide input on specific actions the City has taken over ..."

Our Progress Toward our Emissions Reductions Targets We update the City Council and community annually on our community-wide greenhouse gas emissions through a standard "inventory" procedure. This helps us see how we're doing in terms of reductions toward our goals of a 40% reduction from 1990 by 2030 and a net-zero (100% reduction) target by...

How is the City Addressing Illegal Dumping?

"... The City has conducted five years of research and pilot programs using a Human Centered Design ... by City ... Council ..."

The City has conducted five years of research and pilot programs using a Human Centered Design approach to understand the issue here determine what actually works to reduce illegal dumping in San Rafael. This cross-departmental Together San Rafael project was developed in partnership with Marin Sanitary Service, R3 Consulting Group, Gigantic Idea Studio, and in...

Leaf Blower Ordinance

"... city ... , the City ... Council ... city ... miles per hour. The City Council is committed to reducing emissions as outlined ..."

Starting October 1st, 2022, the following regulations apply to the operation of leaf blowers within city limits, failure to comply can lead to a fine. 1. Prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is illegal. 2. Hours of operation for electric leaf blowers Electric leaf blowers may be used during the...

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