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Transition from At-Large Elections to District-Based Elections - February 5, 2018

"... meeting, the City Council decided to switch to district-based ... elections, starting in 2020. This means that the four City Council seats will change from being elected ... at-large, or citywide, to by district. Each City Council member will represent a particular area ... of the City. Under this system, the Mayor will continue to be separately elected, and would serve ... at-large. Beginning at the February 5, 2018 City Council ..."

At the January 16, 2018 meeting, the City Council decided to switch to district-based elections, starting in 2020. This means that the four City Council seats will change from being elected at-large, or citywide, to by district. Each City Council member will represent a particular area of the City. Under this system, the Mayor will...

Snapshot --Local Road Safety Plan, Public Service Award, Events and More!!!

"... The City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Transportation ... , the City Council will present a Resolution of Appreciation to this year’s “Richard O’Brien and the Mary ... Presentation At Tuesday's City Council meeting, there will be a special presentation supporting ... CITY COUNCIL MEETING on March 18, 2024 At the March 18, City Council meeting ... , the City Council: Heard City Manager and Councilmember reports. Approved ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Thomas Wong, Fire Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The...

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...

Grand Jury reports on pensions and retiree health

"... On Monday evening, the City Council will consider responses to two recent reports from the Grand ... agency employees throughout the County. The proposed responses were prepared following a joint ... meeting of the City Council Pension/OPEB Sub-committee and Finance Committee which was open ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will consider responses to two recent reports from the Grand Jury related to pensions and retiree health. The Grand Jury released a report in May that discussed the funding of public agency liabilities for retiree health benefits. This report revisits the issues raised in a report prepared four years...

Snapshot --Northgate Redevelopment, City News, Events, and More!!!

"... News The City Council will meet Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 ... Boards, Commissions, and Committees Interviews (4:45 p.m.) The upcoming special City Council ... .) Following the Boards, Commissions, and Committees interviews the City Council will hold a closed session ... . Regular City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. *Note new regular ... start time) Age-Friendly San Rafael Special Presentation The City Council will hear ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Remembering warmer weather on the library lawn Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tom Obletz! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. In 1953, the Freitas family sold a large portion of their property for development. The developers asked the family...

Snapshot --Boards, Commissions, and Committees Interviews, Events, and More!!!

"... Special City Council Meetings, Monday, October 16th, and 23rd 2023 ... October 16th Special Meeting The upcoming special City Council meeting ... our community in these pivotal roles. Therefore, there will not be a regular City Council meeting ... . The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for November 6th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m ... 23rd Special Meeting A special City Council meeting has been scheduled ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Pickleweed Marsh Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez Valdez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shana Pierre! Who was the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pelicans featured in the last quiz photo are enjoying a nice day at the Baypoint Lagoon in San Rafael. Congratulations Shana, and...

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...

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.

Snapshot: Redistricting, Northgate Mall Project, SSA, & More

"... to answer. San Rafael City News 2021-2022 Council Redistricting ... Process Since transitioning to City Council elections by district, we are now required to redraw ... , analyze, and document demographic data before presenting a new redistricting plan to the City Council ... . During the July 19th City Council meeting, the City Council approved the proposed timeline ... report to City Council on the substantive criteria guiding the readjustment ..."

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo On Wednesday, September 1st, a fire burned about 44 acres on the hillside near Mount Lassen Drive in Marinwood. The blaze triggered evacuations in nearby neighborhoods. September is National Preparedness Month so please stay vigilant by preparing for an emergency—make a plan, prepare a go-bag, and sign up for alerts so you’re ready...

Short-Term Rentals

"... an informational report to the City Council regarding short-term rentals ... , staff presented an informational report to the City Council about short-term rentals. Specifically ... the presentation from staff, the City Council directed staff to return to the City Council with additional ... . Keep in mind that this item is for informational purposes--and that the City Council ... City Council meeting. If you have ..."

At Monday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an informational report to the City Council regarding short-term rentals. A short-term rental (STR; sometimes referred to as a vacation rental) is a rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building for periods of less than 31 consecutive days. Short-term rentals are often divided into the following...

Snapshot -- Homelessness Update, SB9 Guidance, Commission Openings, and More!!!

"... Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Police Department boat carries the San Rafael City Council ... , the City Council will hear an update on homelessness in San Rafael. The report ... , the City Council will hear ... safety citywide. On Monday December 20, the City Council will consider ... of 2022 Vice-Mayor On Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council will select and vote ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Police Department boat carries the San Rafael City Council in 2021 Lighted Boat Parade PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Sallee Taaffe for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery quiz in the last Snapshot. The question was “When was the...

Board of Library Trustees

"... to the City ... Council ... p.m. City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Eligibility Requirements Only residents of the City of San ..."

The Board of Library Trustees is an advisory board that meets monthly with responsibility to provide support to library administration, work to support the process for a new library, serve as advocates for the Library to the City Council, and help increase the visibility of the Library in the community. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each...

Renter Protections

"... On August 20, 2018, the Community Development Director provided the City Council with a “Housing ... Update” report. As a response to that report, the City Council directed to staff to work on a number ... of items for future Council consideration, including proposed ordinances for Mandatory Mediation ... agreements do not exist or lack specificity. Considering that this item is an informational report, the City ... Council will not be taking any formal action at this time. Instead, we’re recommending that the City ..."

On August 20, 2018, the Community Development Director provided the City Council with a “Housing Update” report. As a response to that report, the City Council directed to staff to work on a number of items for future Council consideration, including proposed ordinances for Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process in...

Planning Commission Vacancy

"... At the September 6 City Council meeting, the City Council will acknowledge Viktoriya Wise, who ... and supporting her decisions on planning projects and her well-reasoned decision-making. The City Council ..."

At the September 6 City Council meeting, the City Council will acknowledge Viktoriya Wise, who is resigning from her position on the Planning Commission after seven years of service. Viktoriya is known for her keen ability to listen, understand and weigh diverse public comment in assessing and supporting her decisions on planning projects and her well-reasoned...

Downtown Precise Plan

"... Precise Plan, August 2, 2021 Draft for City Council adoption Click ... Document, Part Two" above) June 2021 Draft for City ... Council Consideration Click on the links below ..."

DOWNLOAD THE PLAN Adopted Document Downtown Precise Plan, Part One (Chapters 1-4) Downtown Precise Plan, Part Two (Chapters 5-8) Form Based Code (Chapter 9) Glossary and Appendices Archived Documents The links below are provided for archival purposes only. Only the "Adopted Document" above should be used for matters related to Downtown planning. Downtown Precise Plan,...

Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025

"... 13, 2025Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2025-02-13 01:00 pmLocation ... : Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilAgenda ... and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilAgenda ... Location: Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City Council ... – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilAgendaSelect 'download' to view ..."

Matched in attachment: "... City of San Rafael Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee February 13, 2024 | 1:00-2:25 PM 3rd ... Presentation from Marin County CARE Court The Committee will receive a presentation from Michelle Funez ... Discussion on Recent Policy Changes in Marin County The Committee will receive an update regarding ... Update on City-County Partnership Update The Committee will receive an update on the City and County ... board or commission less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection in the City ..."

Date and time: 2025-02-13 01:00 pmLocation: Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2025-02-13 01:00 pmLocation: Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilAgendaSelect 'download' to view AgendaDate and time: 2025-02-13 01:00 pmLocation: Homelessness and Housing Subcommittee – February 13, 2025Department: City CouncilAgendaSelect 'download' to view Agenda CorrespondenceDate...

Snapshot -- Board and Commission Updates, Juneteenth, Pride Month, and more!!!

"... Rafael City News Council to hold ... On Monday night, the City Council ... Monday’s City Council ... Monday’s City Council meeting will also include ... , Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Pride Month” in the City of San Rafael. The Council ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Falkirk Cultural Center Dining Room taken during morning hours PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Community and Engagement Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ralph Mihan for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the...

Snapshot --Mental Health Awareness Month, Community Development Block Grant, Events and More!!!

"... to answer. San Rafael City News The City Council will meet ... on Monday, May 6, 2024. Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m ... . Mental Health Awareness Month At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Kara Connors from Marin ... but also promotes inclusivity and empathy. The Mayor and City Council will declare May 2024 ... : Conferenced with legal counsel on labor negotiations. At the Regular City Council meeting ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Juliette McDowell! Los Ranchitos Park was the park featured in the last Snapshot Quiz. Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The City...

Greenwood Avenue Open Space

"... At the September 6 City Council meeting, the City Council heard an informational report on an offer ... Avenue to the City for permanent open space. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council ..."

At the September 6 City Council meeting, the City Council heard an informational report on an offer from the Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) which would dedicate two vacant lots at the end of Greenwood Avenue to the City for permanent open space. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council will consider acceptance of...

Snapshot -- Public Service Award Nominations, Housing Element, Community Projects and More!!!

"... Swearing in New Elected Officials On Monday evening, the City Council has a Special ... 19th, 7:00pm regular Council meeting, the San Rafael City Council will consider actions ... to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will present two ... , Kevin Hagerty and Kate Powers, to recognize their years of service. The Mayor and City Council extend ... On Monday evening, the City Council will appoint a new Vice Mayor for 2023. This responsibility rotates ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Aerial shot of San Rafael Photo Credit: Scott Hess Last Quiz Question Congrats to Suzanne Bean for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The picture is of Max and Phyllis Thelen at Art Works Downtown located at 1325–1337 Fourth Street. The 2nd Friday Art Walk is...

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