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Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings

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The Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing was dissolved at a regular City Council meeting on Monday, December 6, 2021 and is no longer an active committee.

Snapshot -- from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

"... House for its exhibitions and programs. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will review the lease ...  Update Interested in parks, pipes, pumps and more? On Monday, the City Council will hear ... that have been recommended by Public Works staff through Citywide studies and plans, City Council ... of Marin. The City Council will be reviewing the Coordination Agreement that is required for San Rafael’s ... , the City Council will be issuing proclamations supporting ..."

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo An early morning shot from the San Rafael Bay Shoreline Path  Photo Credit: Lisa Fader  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Rob Fassberg for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz! The photo featured was of the Dan Abraham trail behind Sun Valley Elementary. Congratulations Rob and...

Flavored Tobacco

"... , several of our neighboring jurisdictions (including the County of Marin, Town of San Anselmo ... , and City of Larkspur, to name a few) have approved bans on flavored tobacco and the sale of tobacco ... products). While this item was originally presented to the City Council on April 15 ... , the City Council will officially consider an ordinance that bans the sale of flavored tobacco ... reading” is approved at Monday’s meeting, it will return to the City Council at their June 3 ..."

Over the last 12 months, several of our neighboring jurisdictions (including the County of Marin, Town of San Anselmo, and City of Larkspur, to name a few) have approved bans on flavored tobacco and the sale of tobacco at pharmacies. The purpose of a flavored tobacco ban is to combat the increase in youth tobacco...

Design Review Board Meetings

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The City Council dissolved the Design Review Board on July 15, 2024.

Small Cell 5G Wireless Communication Technology

"... As you may recall, at the December 3, 2018 City Council meeting, staff provided an overview ... the City Council regarding this topic. This presentation was part of the City’s work on the latest ... ruling about small cell 5G installations. At that evening’s City ...  in response to the FCC ruling. After public comment, the City Council directed staff to return ... will be presented at Monday night’s meeting for City Council consideration. For more information, read the staff report. ..."

As you may recall, at the December 3, 2018 City Council meeting, staff provided an overview of small cell 5G wireless technology and regulations, along with an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding this topic. This presentation was part of the City’s work on the latest FCC ruling about small cell 5G installations....

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...

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. ...

Events

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Snapshot -- Fourth Hearing on Redistricting, Housing Progress Report, CDBG Funds, and more!!!

"... on Council District Boundaries Since transitioning to City Council elections by district in April 2018 ... , the City of San Rafael is now required to redraw City Council district lines following the census ... draft City Council district maps presented by the City’s demographic consultant.  Following ... this public hearing, if the City Council is satisfied with one of the draft district maps, it may approve ... , the City Council provides its funding recommendations for the San Rafael planning area to the County ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Recycled cans and bottles at Marin Sanitary Service’s San Rafael facility, taken March 5, 2022. PHOTO CREDIT:  Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Brian Johnson for being the first to guess our mystery photo in the...

Preliminary Capital Improvement Program and Measure A - Open Space Work Plan

"... We’re in budget season! That means that over the next couple of City Council meetings, you’ll see ... budget-related items on the meeting agendas. For Monday’s meeting, the City Council will receive two ... -part report from City staff: the preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP)  and the Measure ... by the City Council. Measure A, a voter-approved one-quarter of one percent retail transactions and use ... for creating an annual work plan. The proposed work plan, which will be considered by the City Council ..."

We’re in budget season! That means that over the next couple of City Council meetings, you’ll see budget-related items on the meeting agendas. For Monday’s meeting, the City Council will receive two-part report from City staff: the preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP)  and the Measure A - Open Space Work Plan. The CIP, which is...

Snapshot -- Neighborhood at Los Gamos, Third St. Corridor Project, Black History Month, and More!!!

"... City Council meeting, the Council will hear ... the Third Street Rehabilitation Project will take a step further when the City Council ... considers multiple agenda items at Monday’s City Council meeting. Construction, engineering ... Report. City Council to hear Proclamation ... , the City Council will hear ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Loch Lomond Marina Jetty, January 2022  PHOTO CREDIT: Rob Fassberg, Sun Valley Resident  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Missey Jaquysh for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured was of the Southern Heights Bridge that was recently completed after being in the works for many years. Construction began in...

6/6/16 Council Meeting: Operational Changes Proposed at Ritter

"... , the City Council held a follow up public hearing to review the Ritter Center’s Use ... , 2016, the City Council reviewed the Ritter Center’s 6-month performance report.  This was the fifth ... . Responding to community concerns, the City Council then directed staff to go back and research ... . The City Council also created two sub-committees.  One subcommittee ... to address more aspects of homelessness and poverty in our community.  The City Council has said ..."

On Monday night, the City Council held a follow up public hearing to review the Ritter Center’s Use Permit.  There has been a lot of information circulating about this issue, and the point of this blog is to provide clear and accurate information from the City’s point of view.   The most important takeaway from this...

Snapshot -- Dining Outdoors, Boards and Commissions Updates, Upcoming Events, and more!!!

"... below and be the first to answer!! San Rafael City News Council to Hear ... 19th, the San Rafael City Council will consider a response prepared by staff to a recently published ... of the City Council meeting scheduled to start at 6pm. Read the Staff Report ... percent of operating expenses established by City Council Policy. Read about that and more in the staff ... Council to Hear Resolution and Ordinance Changes to Existing City Boards and Commissions ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Gerstle Park Playground San Rafael’s historic Gerstle Park will serve as a stage at the upcoming Porchfest. We look forward to seeing the picnic areas, playground, and a basketball court filled with event goers. Scroll down for additional information. Last Quiz Question Congrats to Gail Grasso for being the...

Animal Control - June 4, 2018

"... , the City Council will hold public hearings to revise the animal control ordinance and update the fees ... . Proposed changes will incorporate recently approved changes to the Marin County ordinance with regards ... vaccinations, and expanding the list of prohibited exotic animals. The City Council will also consider ..."

Also on Monday night, the City Council will hold public hearings to revise the animal control ordinance and update the fees. Proposed changes will incorporate recently approved changes to the Marin County ordinance with regards to potentially dangerous and vicious dogs, veterinarian reporting requirements for rabies vaccinations, and expanding the list of prohibited exotic animals....

Safe Parking & Parking Box Program

"... of the City ... 3, staff hope to complete all narrow and hillside roads throughout the City. Building on our ... are also part of the City, County, and Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority efforts to improve ... priority project for the City and additional updates will be provided once our vendor can provide ... on narrow, hilly streets throughout the City was approved by City Council. Project Goals ..."

The San Rafael Safe Parking and Parking Box program will replace the '6 feet from center rule' in select areas of the City with narrow and/or windy roads. After installation the signs, paint, and/or boxes will clearly mark where it is possible to park and still allow emergency vehicles access and resident egress. Installing the...

Snapshot -- Affordable Housing, Women's History Month, Parks and Rec Master Plan, and more!!!

"... to the City Council for consideration on March 7, 2022. Projects recommended include additional funding (gap ... .   Cannabis Program Update On Monday, the City Council ... , the City Council approved the budget for FY 2021-22. On Monday night, staff will present ... , and culture. This Monday, the City Council will hear a special presentation ... community participation for our City Council meetings, we are piloting ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Harry Barbier Memorial Park, February 2022   PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kathleen Toney for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured was of the Henry...

Snapshot - Eviction Moratorium, Public Art, Labor Agreements, & More

"... , June 21, the City Council ... , the City Council will review ... City Council meeting ... . On Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report ... City Council meeting ..."

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Mayor Kate cuts the ribbon on this year’s San Rafael Summer Farmers’ Market which continues on Thursday evenings on Fourth Street through the summer. Mayor Kate is joined by Councilmember Kertz, and representatives of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District, and...

City Council Resolution No 14586 1) Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, 2) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and 3) Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) 

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...

Planning Commission

"... by the City ... Council ... the Council ... meetings held in the Council Chambers (1400 5th Avenue) and via Zoom 2025 Meeting Dates ..."

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Staff Contact Margaret...

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