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City of San Rafael Officially Acquires 350 Merrydale Road Property

"... On Wednesday, November 26, the City of San Rafael completed the purchase ... Rafael. With the acquisition finalized, the City and County will now move forward with planning ... .   The City plans to establish a temporary tiny cabin community at 350 Merrydale ... homelessness. In 2013, the Council adopted the Homeless Action Plan, and since then the City has piloted ... Area in 2024. Now, the City and County are taking the next step by opening a temporary tiny cabin ..."

On Wednesday, November 26, the City of San Rafael completed the purchase of the property located at 350 Merrydale Road. This marks an important step forward in its partnership with the County of Marin to provide both interim shelter and permanent affordable housing in San Rafael. With the acquisition finalized, the City and County will...

Downtown Historic Preservation Information

"... the City prepare a “Downtown Precise Plan”?  Existing ... .  This not only allowed the City to update its vision for Downtown, it also provided a way to tie together ... landmarks by the City Council. Two small clusters of historic buildings in the Downtown area —one ... that requires action by the City Council ... inside the boundaries has changed.  Formally creating a district would require City Council action ..."

Downtown Historic Preservation Information This page provides comprehensive information on historic resources  data collected through the Downtown Precise Plan program.  It includes the following components: Access to the Summary Report Webinar Information (Feb 23, 24, 25) Frequently Asked Questions DPR Forms May 2021 Revised Summary Report The Historic Resources Report published in December 2020 (see...

Homelessness Update: April 2024

"... by the City of San Rafael and its partner agencies has continued to guide ... the survey, the City, service agencies, and County of Marin have planned an effort to assess 100 ... at the path. The City has also provided additional bathrooms, trash service, and will soon provide ... with the County through its Whole Person Care program.  The County and City will jointly choose ... camping ordinance at the April 15, 2024 City Council meeting. The City’s current camping ordinance ..."

Survey Continues to Inform Program Direction  The December 2023 survey of individuals experiencing homelessness conducted by the City of San Rafael and its partner agencies has continued to guide the City’s response to homelessness, as reported in the Marin Independent Journal.   Since the survey, the City, service agencies, and County of Marin have planned an...

📸 Snapshot: Council meeting highlights, SRPD immigration policies, Wildfire safety talks— and more!

"... City ... Council ... a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue ... City Council goals and objectives for fiscal years 2025-2028 ... Library, the Marin County Free Library, and San Rafael City Schools. Through the Student MyCard program ..."

Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights On Monday March 3rd, the City of San Rafael will hold a City Council Meeting at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 3:00 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room. Workshop to review and draft City Council goals and objectives for fiscal...

City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)

"... Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24 ... , 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Date and time ... : 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025 ... - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2025-07-24 05:00 pm ... Location: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City Council ..."

Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Date and time: 2025-08-11 03:25 pmLocation: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town Hall (July 24, 2025)Department: City of San Rafael - District 4 Town...

United Against Hate Week: November 12-18th, 2023

"... The City of San Rafael City Council has ... that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. United Against ... action in their local communities and alter the course of this growing intolerance. The City of San ... Rafael stands with fellow California cities in denouncing rising trends of bias and bullying ... the City Council Proclamation ..."

The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 12 – 18th, 2023 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous...

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) 

Planning Commission - February 27, 2024

"... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael ... document and recommend approval to the City Council. DIRECTOR’S REPORT ..."

Date and time: 2024-02-27 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-02-27 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-02-27 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch Online: Watch...

Tamra Peters & Bill Carney, Citizens of the Year 2017

"... community, benefiting our parks, open space and numerous City committees and projects. Tamra's ...  advisory groups for electric vehicles, solar projects; and Tamra's service on Marin County Fair ... . The City Council expresses its appreciation for Tamra Peters and Bill Carney's efforts on behalf of our ..."

Tamra Peters & Bill Carney's commitment and passion for San Rafael's future is unwavering. Tamra & Bill have devoted countless hours to help educate and advocate for a more sustainable San Rafael community and planet. They have volunteered an estimated 60 hours per week to the San Rafael community, benefiting our parks, open space and numerous City committees and...

General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020

"... Announcements a. Form-Based Code videos b. July 6 City Council hearing on transportation ... ADOPTED BY THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2017, ALL GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE MEETINGS WILL END ... ADOPTED BY THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2017, ALL GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE MEETINGS ... Announcements a. Form-Based Code videos b. July 6 City Council hearing on transportation standards ... BY THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2017, ALL GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE MEETINGS WILL END ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-06-10 06:00 pmLocation: General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020Department: General Plan 2040Date and time: 2020-06-10 06:00 pmLocation: General Plan 2040 Steering Committee – June 10, 2020Department: General Plan 2040Agenda packetAGENDA SAN RAFAEL GENERAL PLAN 2040 STEERING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020, 6:00 P.M. MEETINGS...

Environmental Review

"... (published in May 2021). On July 19, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution ... recommending Council certification of the Final EIR for the project ..."

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) defines a General Plan Update as a “project.”   The “project” includes the changes in land use proposed by the General Plan, as well as capital projects and new or modified policies relating to topics such as transportation, housing, resource management, and safety.  It also includes the Draft Downtown Precise...

David Haydon, Citizen of the Year 2016

"... economic times. In addition to running one of the top restaurants in San Rafael and indeed Marin County ... . When an organization needs help, David pitches in." The City Council expresses its appreciation ..."

David Haydon's dedication and passion for the San Rafael community is authentic and tireless. He founded II Davide Restaurant, 20 years ago, and built a successful business through challenging economic times. In addition to running one of the top restaurants in San Rafael and indeed Marin County, he strives to give back to the San Rafael...

Update on East San Rafael Residential Permit Parking Program

"... as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative ... to "assess the feasibility and revise the City's current residential parking permit program to address ... year, City staff partnered with Dixon to complete a comprehensive assessment of parking in East San ... , the City has decided not to move forward with the implementation of a pilot RPP program. A detailed ... update will be included in the Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update, which will be presented to the City ..."

We are writing to provide you with an important update regarding the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program that has been under consideration for East San Rafael neighborhoods. The development of the Residential Permit Parking Program was identified as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative to "assess the feasibility...

RFP - Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan

"... The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals for consulting services for the preparation ... of development in Marin County. The City is seeking the services of a planning and urban design firm ... by Council ... . The City ... to a Consultant Team Interview, then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council ..."

The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals for consulting services for the preparation of a Specific Plan including environmental review and technical support services. The Plan area is approximately two square miles and contains the highest concentration of mixed uses and intensity of development in Marin County. The City is seeking the services...

UPDATED - Terra Linda Park and Community Center Preferred Site Design

"... . The proposed design will be presented to City Council on Monday, March 17 at 6 ... :00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers (1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael). Check out our ... City Council Meetings page to view the staff ..."

Preferred Site Design Ready for Public Review - Updated March 10, 2025 Following Round 2 of outreach, the project team consolidated all community feedback to create a preferred site design for Terra Linda Park and Community Center. The preferred design is based on preliminary Concept C, which was the community's favorite from Round 2, while...

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Mini-Grant Program

"... ? The City ... on City ... the City ... , the City ... .  The City of San Rafael is seeking ..."

What is the Mini-Grant? The City of San Rafael spends nearly a quarter of a million dollars annually addressing the problem of public dumping.  Nearly 20% of Public Works’ Streets Division time is spent collecting and disposing of waste that is dumped on City streets and sidewalks, creating a public nuisance and safety hazard for the community. ...

Diane Henderson, Citizen of the Year 2015

"... Diane Henderson is a Marin County native and a 25 -year resident of San Rafael who is well known ... , Diane has had a "quiet touch" in her involvement with and contribution to many of the City's most ... served as the President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael. San Rafael City Council expresses its ..."

Diane Henderson is a Marin County native and a 25 -year resident of San Rafael who is well known for her volunteer work and civic involvement in the community. While known to be a passionate resident, Diane has had a "quiet touch" in her involvement with and contribution to many of the City's most respected...

Hugo Landecker, Citizen of the Year 2014

"... in a unified way with the City of San Rafael to preserve the character of the neighborhood ... prepared and adopted by the City of San Rafael. With Hugo's direct involvement in this effort ... merchants to participate in and contribute to the City's efforts to address homelessness. Hugo also ... served on the City Council Homelessness Sub -Committee Stakeholders Group. Hugo is an enthusiastic ... of residents devoted to historic preservation in San Rafael. The San Rafael City Council expresses its ..."

Hugo Landecker is a 45 -year resident of San Rafael that is well known for his community activism and passion for protecting San Rafael neighborhoods. As a long-standing resident of Gerstle Park, in 1973, Hugo helped form the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association so that neighbors could work in a unified way with the City of...

Pension and Retiree Health

"... .  The City, via MCERA, has a funding strategy in place based on sound actuarial practices ... that will ensure the long-term viability of the retirement plan. The City of San Rafael’s contribution rate ... year 2021-2022, thus once the unfunded liability is fully amortized the City will experience ... a balanced city budget. Since PEPRA took effect in 2013 benefits offered to new employees have ... . More Information About San Rafael Pensions and Retiree Health Benefits The City ..."

Overview Welcome to our “one-stop-shop” for community members interested in information on post-employment benefits. Below are links to hundreds of pages of financial data and information regarding our financial assets and liabilities, pension reform actions, and retiree health reform actions. Please see the box “By the Numbers” for a brief summary of current assets and...

San Rafael Wraps Canal Broadband Feasibility Study

"... feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 ... broadband network design and map that proposes how to build out a City-owned fiber infrastructure ... was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in February 2022 and supported by the San Rafael City Council ... Neighborhood Wi-Fi Project,” a partnership between the City, County of Marin, San Rafael City Schools ... , the City took ownership of the Canal Wi-Fi public Wi-Fi network (built in 2020 with the County of Marin ..."

On Monday, February 3rd, the Digital Service team presented the findings of the Canal Broadband feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 years to begin the process of addressing permanent broadband infrastructure needs for the Canal neighborhood. The project was funded by a Local...

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