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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...

Francisco Blvd. East Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement Project

"... was completed. The bid opening for construction was October 18, 2024. City Council construction award ... and Specifications, deemed reasonable by the City Engineer for this project, are available ..."

  About Project Goals:  Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon with a pedestrian refuge island in the median of Grand Avenue to enhance the path of travel across Grand Avenue to the new Canal Alliance headquarters, which is located at 711 Grand Avenue to the south of San Rafael Creek.     Budget:  Planning Design: $68,700 -...

Snapshot -- Park and Recreation Master Plan, City Updates, Events and More!!!

"... 21st, the City Council will hear an update on the Citywide Park and Recreation Master Plan ... . This presentation will be an opportunity for the City Council hear an overview of current processes ... Meeting on February 6, 2023 Beginning with the April 18th, 2022, City Council meeting ... , the City Council has returned to in-person meetings combined with virtual real-time public comment ... . At the February 6th Regular City Council meeting, the Council: Held ..."

  Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Sunrise over Marinwood Photo Credit: Alissa Curtin, Administrative Services Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Jay Workman for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. So I Married an Axe Murderer is the 1993 movie that featured San Rafael’s police boat, the “Mission City!” Congrats Jay...

Grand Jury Report on Vaping

"... , 2019, the 2018-2019 Marin County Civil Grand Jury released ... addicted to nicotine. To comply with state law, the City is required to respond to all Grand Jury ... reports within 90 days. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will receive a brief presentation from City ... part of the Grand Jury report, I think it’s important to mention that on June 17, 2019, the City ... Council adopted an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products citywide and ban the sale ..."

On May 9, 2019, the 2018-2019 Marin County Civil Grand Jury released a report that addresses rapidly growing youth tobacco use spurred by the emergence of electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes). In their report, the Grand Jury Report recommends a four-pronged approach to combat vaping: (1) Limit the availability of flavored tobacco; (2) Educate students, teachers and parents;...

Snapshot -- Building Code Updates, Economic Development Strategic Plan, Events and More!

"... , 2022, Council meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 2022 ... , the City Council will hold a public hearing on the adoption of certain green building codes. Every three ... to adopt more stringent “reach codes” to help drive future State code updates. In 2019, the City Council ... % by 2030. Given these goals, staff is proposing that the City Council adopt several amendments ... , to the City Council for review and finalization for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.  The City posted ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo West End San Rafael at Sunset Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Joan Herriges for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The art, Regeneration, is located at Arbor park, on the corner of Las Gallinas Avenue and Manuel T. Freitas...

8 Loma Linda Road

"... The City ... to the City Council, the July 20th  Community Development Director's denial of the small cell wireless ... permits proposed at 5 sites within the City.  The reason for this decision ... applications for review by the City.  ..."

Application Materials Project Description Project Plans Photo Sims Noise Study RF Emissions Report 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 cell wireless permits proposed at 5 sites...

SMART Quiet Zone

"... At the last City Council meeting, the City Council discussed a request from the City of Novato ... that there is time to do so before the start of SMART’s commercial operations.  At the Monday, October 17 City Council meeting, the Council will consider this request. ..."

At the last City Council meeting, the City Council discussed a request from the City of Novato to apply jointly for a comprehensive Quiet Zone that would stretch from downtown San Rafael north through Novato. A Quiet Zone is a defined area of track where the horn is not required to sound (except when at...

Solar & Energy Efficiency Projects

"... efficiency upgrades, our City Council has authorized an additional four ... to operate within our City. PACE makes energy and water efficiency projects like solar, heating ..."

 In an effort to expand available financing options for home and business owners looking to make energy efficiency upgrades, our City Council has authorized an additional four Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program Providers to operate within our City. PACE makes energy and water efficiency projects like solar, heating or air conditioning system replacements, windows, or...

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

"... at the City Council meeting on Tuesday evening ... are some recent reports to the City Council on housing development and approvals ... in the City. On Tuesday evening, the City Council will hear an informational update on the two ... to the City Council for project review ... , February 16, 2021. The regular City Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 ..."

Spotlight Photo Program Coordinator, Habad Ahmad has been working with the City’s Emergency Operations Center to coordinate food distribution sites in San Rafael, and to distribute free testing information to the community. Photo Credit: Steve Mason, San Rafael Recreation Supervisor Last Quiz Question Shout out to Brucie Melvin for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz Question! The photo featured was of...

Snapshot -- Transit Center, 101 NB Off-Ramp, New Water Limits, & More

"... award from the Marin Community Foundation, the annual recipient is recognized at a City Council ... , the City Council will present a Resolution of Appreciation to the Citizen of the Year recipient. Who ... evening, the City Council ...  closure during the City Council meeting. Tune in to learn more about this project’s progress ... all constituents are engaged. It is vital to the San Rafael City Council and staff that all ..."

Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo Staff members from Fire and Public Works have completed walking all the streets in the Lincoln Hill neighborhood to identify designated parking boxes to help make San Rafael more fire safe. Pictured are Vegetation Management Specialists Mary Skramstad and Jesiah Goree, along with DPW Traffic Engineer Lauren Davini and DPW Intern Justin Lin.  PHOTO CREDIT: Quinn Gardner, Emergency Operations...

Special Presentations: Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week

"... Once a year, the City Council recognizes Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week ... at a City Council meeting. Public Service Recognition Week appreciates government employees across ... the U.S. in all levels of government, including City government. Similarly, National Police Week ... tribute to those who have served our communities. In addition to these two presentations, the City ... Council, along with Police Chief Diana Bishop, will hold an awards ceremony at Monday night’s meeting ..."

Once a year, the City Council recognizes Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week at a City Council meeting. Public Service Recognition Week appreciates government employees across the U.S. in all levels of government, including City government. Similarly, National Police Week is an annual observance that recognizes the contributions of our law enforcement personnel...

General Plan 2040 Update

"... , our staff will be presenting an informational report to the City Council to share our progress ... . In addition to the overall update, the City Council will discuss the proposed boundary for the Downtown ... Precise Plan Area. Join the conversation! If you can’t make it to the City Council meeting, visit our website and share your feedback. ..."

Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined what San Rafael could look like in 20 years? Well, we’re in the process of updating our General Plan--a guiding document that covers topics such as land use, transportation, housing, open space, conservation, community design, and safety. After a series of community engagement and outreach meetings and events, our...

Expanded Polystyrene Foam Takeout Container Ordinance

"... , City ... Council ... of health and safety concerns for the City. Expanded polystyrene foam contains potential carcinogens ... : Expanded polystyrene is bad for our environment and bad for our City. It is made out of harmful ... littered across the city in storm drains, parks, and streets. The California Integrated Waste ..."

No More Foam Takeout Containers in San Rafael! In September 2012, City Council passed an ordinance banning retail food vendors in San Rafael from carrying Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) containers, sometimes known by the brand name STYROFOAMTM, in their stores. These food vendors include cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and hotel eateries, among others. This ordinance was...

270 Linden Lane Appeal

"... At Monday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider ... of neighbors along Grand Court, the Planning Commission’s denial of the appeal will be reviewed and considered by the City Council. ..."

At Monday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider an appeal of an approved, new, two-story single-family residence located at 270 Linden Lane.  The Design Review Permit for the new home was reviewed by the Design Review Board (“DRB”) on two occasions, and recommended for approval. The Zoning Administrator...

SMART agreement & Study Session

"... On Monday evening, the City Council ... the initial-operating segment. Also, on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. the San Rafael City Council will hold ... January 19, where the City Council heard a presentation from ...  the conversation on these topics and hear from the public, staff and the City Council. ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will consider an agreement with SMART for the maintenance of the Quiet Zone-related improvements constructed at the crossings within the initial-operating segment. Also, on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. the San Rafael City Council will hold a study session workshop on projects relating to SMART in San Rafael. This meeting...

Measure P

"... ] The City ... , and the City ... Council ... . CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX ...   “Shall the measure, to levy an annual special parcel tax in the City of San ..."

The City Clerk received a petition on January 31, 2024, for an initiative to fund a new main library and community center at Albert Park. The proponents followed the required process, and the City Council approved placing the measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX MEASURE   P...

The Relocation Process

"... The City has been working closely with the Ritter Center on efforts to relocate their services ... , City staff, a City Council subcommittee, the Ritter Center, and County of Marin staff have been ... be moved on and vetted by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council.  The purpose ... for this review is to ensure there is adequate information for the public to review and for the City Council ... welcome to contact the City Council and/or me and let us know your thoughts, suggestions, and opinions ..."

The City has been working closely with the Ritter Center on efforts to relocate their services.  Two key parameters are guiding the search – the new location cannot be Downtown, and it cannot be in a residential area. The Public Process … Step Zero – Like any development project in San Rafael, it all begins...

44 Simms Street

"... The City ... to the City Council, the July 20th  Community Development Director's denial of the small cell wireless ... permits proposed at 5 sites within the City.  The reason for this decision ... applications for review by the City.  ..."

Application Materials Project Description Project Plans Noise Study RF Emissions Report Traffic Control Plan 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 cell wireless permits proposed at 5...

304 Mission Avenue

"... /2020 The City ... that they will not be appealing to the City Council, the July 20th  Community Development Director's denial of the small cell ... wireless permits proposed at 5 sites within the City.  The reason for this decision ... to file new applications for review 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...

Park and Recreation Commission

"... the City ... Council ... for City ... of City ... be residents of the City of San Rafael. Staff Contact Craig Veramay, Assistant ..."

This Commission assists the City Council in developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities; monitors current service levels and community needs; reviews the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs; reviews and advises on general policies and procedures in the delivery...

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