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San Rafael Transition from At-Large Elections to District-Based Elections

"... On Tuesday evening, the City Council will make a decision on whether or not to transition ... to District-Based Elections. The main three options for the City Council to consider include immediately ... options expose the City to a potential lawsuit alleging a violation of the California Voters Act due ..."

On Tuesday evening, the City Council will make a decision on whether or not to transition to District-Based Elections. The main three options for the City Council to consider include immediately transitioning to district-based elections, transitioning for the 2022 general election after using the results from the 2020 census to draw districts, or to maintain...

9/29/17 - Sidewalk Maintenance & Liability

"... with neighborhoods and property owners, the City Council will consider a sidewalk maintenance and liability ... of other cities and towns in Marin and across the state. The City Council will also consider a cost ... with additional City funding for curb and gutter repair and tree work. READ STAFF REPORT ..."

Did you know there are over 275 miles of sidewalk in San Rafael? After significant work with neighborhoods and property owners, the City Council will consider a sidewalk maintenance and liability ordinance at their meeting on Monday evening, at 7 p.m. The proposed program clarifies the responsibility for performing and funding maintenance as well as...

June 2024: LGBTQIA+ Month

"... At the June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting, the Council approved the proclamation to name June 2024 ... 2024: LGBTQIA+ Month Proclamation. Before the City Council meeting, the Mayor ... . Dr. Jane Spahr; Mayor Kate; Rick Hess; Cristine Alilovich, City Manager[/caption] ..."

At the June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting, the Council approved the proclamation to name June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. View the proclamation here: June 2024: LGBTQIA+ Month Proclamation. Before the City Council meeting, the Mayor, Councilmembers, staff, community partners, and community members attended a program honoring the LGTBQIA+ community and raising of the...

Albert J. Boro, Citizen of the Year 2012

"... Commission, 4 years on the City Council, finally graduating to Mayor in 1991. He was consistently ... proud of the renovation of the Pickleweed Community Center and Library, which introduced City ... by a firm understanding of City's residents, local business community, neighborhoods, civic organizations ... and City staff. The breadth of Mayor Boro's contributions to the community are well documented ... . The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation to Al Boro's efforts on behalf o his ..."

For more than 4 decades, Albert J. Boro served his community tirelessly, with distinction and unmistakable flair. From 1971 until his retirement in 2011, Al spent 16 years on the San Rafael Planning Commission, 4 years on the City Council, finally graduating to Mayor in 1991. He was consistently listed as one of the "top...

Wildfire Hazard Citations

"... ] The City ... adopted by City Council and outlined in our ... City ..."

The City of San Rafael is dedicated to preventing devastating wildfires in our community. Adapting our community to living with the threat of wildfire takes everyone! Part of our broad strategy includes assuring all our residents have good defensible space and evacuation routes clear of hazards. To meet the standards adopted by City Council and...

Proposed Alarm Ordinance

"... throughout the City of San Rafael. To date this year, the Police Department has received 2,216 alarm calls ... systems which complicates billing and impacts Police Department resources. At the August 19th City ... Council meeting, the Police Department presented the first reading of a proposed ordinance to regulate ... false alarms and provide a new registration structure that will allow the City to better track ... active alarms and create a billing structure that deters repeated issues. The City Council directed ..."

The San Rafael Police Department spends a considerable amount of staff time and resources responding to false alarms at residences and businesses throughout the City of San Rafael. To date this year, the Police Department has received 2,216 alarm calls; of those, 2,198 were false alarms. Currently, there is no comprehensive database of active alarm...

Snapshot --Emergency Operations Plan, Proclamations, Events and More!!!

"... News Upcoming City Council Meeting – Monday, October 2nd, 2023 ... The following items with be considered at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, October ... 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. New Emergency Operations Plan The City Council will hear ... the country as Indigenous Peoples' Day. To mark this occasion, the City Council will consider ... Awareness Month, to highlight this, the City Council will consider a proclamation emphasizing its ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Sunset over Rafael Meadows Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to our anonymous winner! Who was first to answer but did not share their name. The mural featured in our last quiz is called Siéntese en Casa (You Are Home) and can be viewed...

Labor Negotiations

"... At their last meeting, the City Council discussed a proposed MOU pertaining to compensation ... and working conditions for the SEIU Childcare unit. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving this MOU. ..."

At their last meeting, the City Council discussed a proposed MOU pertaining to compensation and working conditions for the SEIU Childcare unit. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving this MOU.

City Receives Green Business of the Year Award

"... At last week’s annual State of the City Dinner, we were so excited and honored ... accomplished through the leadership of our City Council and hard work of our City staff and our residents ... . For example, in 2009 the City Council adopted ... for 2030). Following that, in 2012, the City Council adopted ordinances banning the use of Styrofoam ... for all City departments and composting at several facilities ..."

At last week’s annual State of the City Dinner, we were so excited and honored to receive the Joe Garbarino Large Green Business of the Year award. Designated by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, award recipients are chosen based on their demonstrated extraordinary efforts to imbed sustainable principles in their business operations and philosophy....

Southern Heights Bridge Replacement Project

"... . Since the closure, the City has worked closely ... is moving forward--and several administrative items will be presented to the City Council for approval ... at Monday’s meeting. Specifically, the City Council will consider approving the final design and right ..."

Back in December 2017, the Southern Heights Bridge was closed due to structural safety concerns. Since the closure, the City has worked closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process necessary to construct a replacement bridge--and Caltrans has approved funding its construction. Flash forward to today: The Southern Heights Bridge project is moving forward--and...

Time-Limited Parking on City Streets

"... In November, the City Council considered an ordinance limiting parking time to reduce long term ... long it must be moved, in order to not be considered stored on the City street. On Tuesday evening ... signage, notification, and City Council review. READ STAFF REPORT ..."

In November, the City Council considered an ordinance limiting parking time to reduce long term vehicle storage on certain public streets. These amendments will result in changes that allow for enforcement of parking limits by defining the hourly limit, the distance a vehicle must move, and for how long it must be moved, in order to not...

Rental Housing Ordinances

"... Earlier this year, City staff presented two informational reports ... ) to the City Council regarding Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process ... that the City Council and community members alike have had an opportunity to weigh in on proposed Mandatory ... Mediation and Just Cause policies, the City Council will, at Monday’s meeting, officially consider ..."

Earlier this year, City staff presented two informational reports (on February 4 and May 6, 2019 to be exact) to the City Council regarding Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates the negotiation of a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute between a landlord and...

Labor Negotiations - SRFCOA

"... At their last meeting, the City Council discussed a proposed MOU pertaining to compensation ... , the City Council will consider approving this MOU. ..."

At their last meeting, the City Council discussed a proposed MOU pertaining to compensation and working conditions for the San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association (SRFCOA). At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving this MOU.

Civic Center Drive Right of Way

"... Working closely with the City, the County of Marin incorporated a portion of the City’s Promenade ... project. At Monday night’s meeting City Council will consider vacating an unneeded portion of the City’s ..."

Working closely with the City, the County of Marin incorporated a portion of the City’s Promenade Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan concepts into its design for the Civic Center Drive project. At Monday night’s meeting City Council will consider vacating an unneeded portion of the City’s Civic Center Drive right-of-way in order to...

Two Resolutions of Appreciation

"... Also on Tuesday, the City Council will express their appreciation to the City’s ... , and the contributions he brings to the fire department. The City Council will also recognize ... the Chamber of Commerce’s nominees for the business of the year awards. Tune into the Council meeting ... to find out the nominees. The award winners will be announced at the State of the City Dinner. ..."

Also on Tuesday, the City Council will express their appreciation to the City’s Employee of the 4th Quarter, Fire Captain Nick Giusti. Nick was selected for his ongoing exemplary service to the community, and the contributions he brings to the fire department. The City Council will also recognize the Chamber of Commerce’s nominees for the...

Election of Vice-Mayor and other Appointments

"... On Monday evening the City Council will hold appoint a new Vice-Mayor for 2018. This responsibility ... rotates each year among the four Councilmembers. In addition, the City Council will make 2018 ..."

On Monday evening the City Council will hold appoint a new Vice-Mayor for 2018. This responsibility rotates each year among the four Councilmembers. In addition, the City Council will make 2018 appointments for serving on various boards and committees. LEARN MORE

BioMarin/Whistlestop Project in Downtown

"... At Monday night’s City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider ..."

At Monday night’s City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider approving a redevelopment project in Downtown at 999 Third Street. BioMarin is proposing to redevelop a former PG&E site by building two new 70 ft tall office buildings totaling 207,000 square feet, which will be incorporated into their existing...

Snapshot -- Dredging, Housing Element, General Plan Updates and More!!!!

"... 20, City Council meeting, Community Development staff will present an update to the City Council ... covering 2023-2031 will be coming to the City Council, likely in May 2023. Monday evening, staff ... will also present to City Council and the community an update on the City’s ... . At the Last Council Meeting on March 6, 2023 Beginning with the April 18, 2022, City ... Council meeting, the City Council has returned to in-person meetings combined with virtual real-time ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Warmer Days Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shanna Moler for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured Pendicularis densiflora or a “Warrior’s Plume” which can be found all over the Mt. Tam watershed and in abundance...

Apply to Serve on the Design Review Board

"... The City Council is seeking applications for a vacancy ... exterior changes to existing buildings. After Tuesday’s City Council meeting, applications ... online or at the City Clerk’s office. Visit our website to learn more and apply. ..."

The City Council is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board provides advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. After Tuesday’s City Council meeting, applications will be available online or at the City Clerk’s office. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

Employee Labor Agreement: Public Employee Union Local 1 - July 16, 2018

"... At their last meeting, the City Council discussed and approved several employee labor agreements ... with various bargaining groups. At their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider approving ..."

At their last meeting, the City Council discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider approving the employee labor agreement with the Public Employee Union Local 1 bargaining group. For more information, read the staff report.

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