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Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements

"... the Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant.  The City has already engaged a consultant to facilitate design ... In June, 2022, the City of San Rafael conducted a survey and outreach event for community ... to the City November 2021 ... Summer/Fall 2022 City Council ..."

To translate this page/Traducir esta página:  About Project goals Replace aging playground structures Improve accessibility of the path of travel to the playground Budget Planning/Design $50,000 Construction $520,000: Measure A and Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funds (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30095) Overview Sun Valley Park is a community park that has been a gathering point for the Sun...

Public Service Award

"... Rafael community who has made exceptional contributions to the city. The annual recipient receives a City ... Council resolution, is recognized at the annual State of the City dinner, and also receives a cash ... be composed of two City Councilmembers selected by the Mayor, two Planning Commissioners selected ..."

In 2001, J. Michael Maloney, a Marin resident, established an endowment with the Marin Community Foundation in honor of former San Rafael Planning Commissioner Dick O'Brien to fund an annual "Citizen of the Year" award, and San Rafael subsequently changed the name to the "Richard O’Brien and the Mary Ferrario O’Brien Public Service Award" in...

Boards, Commission & Committees Guide

"... for the City ... : The Interview Interviews are usually held before a City Council meeting on the first ... for. The City Clerk's office will call you the next day with the results. Congrats ... get started. You’ll visit the City Clerk’s Office to be sworn in before your first ..."

We hope this guide helps anyone interested in serving on a board, commission, or committee for the City of San Rafael! You can apply online anytime, and we review applications year-round. Interviews are held in the Spring and Fall for upcoming vacancies, but we’ll keep your application on file. Want to see when terms expire?...

Draw and Submit Your Own Draft District Map / Dibuje y presente su propio mapa de distrito

"... disponible en línea ahora (Español abajo) The City of San Rafael is currently ... in the process of redrawing its City Council election district boundaries and we want to hear from you! New ... be completed by April 17, 2022. The City Council will consider all valid maps at upcoming public ... ://www.cityofsanrafael.org/city-council-meetings/. Map-drawing tools, including ... ://www.cityofsanrafael.org/city-council-meetings ..."

Map-drawing tool & paper maps available / Una herramienta para dibujar mapas está disponible en línea ahora (Español abajo) The City of San Rafael is currently in the process of redrawing its City Council election district boundaries and we want to hear from you! New census data is used every 10 years to redraw district...

Mosquito-Vector Control

"... Also on Monday, the City Council will hear from our liaison ... supports the work of certified vector control technicians, who conduct surveillance for mosquitoes throughout Marin and Sonoma counties. ..."

Also on Monday, the City Council will hear from our liaison to the Sonoma/Marin Mosquito Vector Control District. This District works to protect the health and welfare of the community from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. A fully equipped laboratory supports the work of certified vector control technicians, who conduct surveillance for mosquitoes throughout Marin and...

General Plan 2040

"... to update the General Plan, our staff provides the City Council with periodic updates on our ... progress so far. At Monday’s meeting, our Community Development staff will provide the City Council ..."

Have you heard? We’re in the process of updating our General Plan, a guiding document that outlines the City’s vision, including policies for the future growth and conservation.  It’s a state-mandated document and covers topics such as land use, transportation, housing, open space, conservation, community design, and safety.  San Rafael’s current General Plan was adopted in...

Design Guidelines and Area Plans

"... ] The city ... Design” Guidelines for Downtown- City Council Meeting Presentation, February 5, 2017 ... City of San ..."

The city has adopted general Residential and Non Residential Design Guidelines to assist design professionals and homeowners in planning out projects. In addition to these guidelines, we also offer additional tools for people designing projects in areas that have more standards to meet based on either the overlay zoning district (Hillside, canalfront), the use (Promenade Plan, Station...

Regional Wildfire Prevention

"... County, we have been partnering ... Marin and all of our neighboring cities and towns ...  staff will be presenting an informational report to the City Council to introduce a proposed plan ... would be a joint powers authority that would include the cities and towns of Marin County, along ... with the County of Marin and fire protection districts in Marin County, to fund, coordinate and oversee ..."

San Rafael has a long history of leading efforts to proactively address the risks associated with wildfire. Despite our best local prevention efforts, wildfires do not respect jurisdictional boundaries. Given the changing climate and increased risk of wildfires, and taking into consideration the widespread impact that wildfires can have across Marin County, we have been...

Sister City - Falkirk, Scotland

"... life in San Rafael and one of the drafters of the City Charter, Dollar donated much of the city’s ... , granddaughter of Robert Dollar, suggesting that San Rafael establish Sister City ties with Falkirk ... lived on the San Rafael estate he called Falkirk which is now one of the City's unique and special ... , expressed their excitement to have Falkirk, Scotland become a Sister City to San Rafael. Mrs. Marianne ... Christofsen, representing the St. Andrews Society, spoke to the City Council on the emphasis ..."

Captain Dollar was born in 1844 in Falkirk, Scotland and became very wealthy, first through the timber industry and later in the shipping business. He founded the Dollar Steamship Company, established trade with the Orient, and began the first regularly scheduled round-the-world passenger/freight line. Captain Dollar is often credited with founding the Merchant Marine. An...

San Rafael to Consider All Potential Gun Control and Safety Measures

"... RAFAEL, CA: City of San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips has directed City staff to present the City Council ... with all available legal and policy actions that the City can take to address the issue of gun ... want the City – as aggressively as possible – to pursue all available measures that are legally ... with the total failure to act by Congress on this issue.” At Monday night’s City Council meeting ... measures for consideration at the regular City Council meeting on September 16. “We have received ..."

San Rafael to Consider All Potential Gun Control and Safety Measures SAN RAFAEL, CA: City of San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips has directed City staff to present the City Council with all available legal and policy actions that the City can take to address the issue of gun violence.  “These may include new ordinances restricting gun...

Rezoning or General Plan Amendments

"... that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning ... of the Planning Commission and adoption of an ordinance by the City Council. Typically, zoning ... also be required for requests to annex property into the City limit (required for development ... of properties within the City urban services boundary). General Plan Amendments The City of San Rafael may ... amend its General Plan four times per year. An applicant may apply to amend the City General Plan ..."

Zoning Amendments An applicant may initiate rezoning for a property to another district that is consistent with the City of San Rafael General Plan 2020 Land Use Map, or an amendment to zoning text. Zoning amendments are a legislative action that requires a favorable recommendation by a super-majority of the Planning Commission and adoption of...

Vacancies on San Rafael Boards and Commissions!

"... The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards ... for a new library, serve as advocates for the Library to the City Council, and help increase ... .  Eligibility Requirements:         Members of the Committee shall reside in city ... volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use ... :         Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Council Chambers ..."

The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Board of Library Trustees Board Description: The The Board of Library Trustees is an advisory board that meets monthly...

Snapshot -- Climate Change, Budget Adjustments, Fire TV, & More

"... long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals. On Monday evening, the City Council ... have yielded adjustments to align the budget with actuals. On Monday evening, the City Council ... remote community participation for our City Council meetings, we ...   Accepted an informational report on the 2021-2022 City Council ... and third Monday of the month. City Council meetings that fall on a holiday ..."

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo A beautiful oil on canvas painting of the Gallinas Creek. PHOTO CREDIT: Sherill Miller, San Rafael Artist  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Testa for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The two piece quiz featured a photo of an owl box at Oleander Park. These...

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

"... weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael ... City News ... services. On Monday evening, the City Council will receive ... , the City Council will hold a public hearing to review our annual Housing Report. The report ... communities receive from libraries every day. On Monday evening, the City Council will present our San ..."

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Catherine John for being the first...

6/22/18 - Pedestrian Safety Study on Third Street and Hetherton

"... in not only San Rafael but in the County of Marin. Additionally, the intersection is well traversed ... , and the Transit Center. To improve pedestrian safety at the intersection, the City hired a consultant, Kimley ... Road Coalition have been incorporated into the report. The Final Report will be presented to City ... Council at the July 2, 2018 meeting. Check out the staff report for more information. ..."

The intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street is one of the most heavily congested in not only San Rafael but in the County of Marin. Additionally, the intersection is well traversed by pedestrians due to its central location to Downtown San Rafael, the Montecito Neighborhood, and the Transit Center. To improve pedestrian safety at...

Planning Commission - June 29, 2021

"... : Barry Miller a) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adoption ... ) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adopt San Rafael General Plan 2040 Recommended Action ... b) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adopt San Rafael General Plan 2040 ... Recommending the City Council Adopt the Downtown San Rafael Precise Plan Recommended Action – Adopt ... a) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adoption of California Environmental Quality ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - June 29, 2021Department: Planning DivisionAgendaSan Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PC-2021-06-29 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 897-5534-1830# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the...

Jacoby Street

"...   The City ... Council ... direct access to the area, this portion of Jacoby Street is no longer needed. If approved by the City ... Council, the portion of Jacoby street that currently sits on MSS property will no longer be recorded ..."

  The City Council will consider vacating a portion of Jacoby Street, a paper street that parallels Andersen Drive in southern San Rafael. A paper street is designated on a recorded document but is not necessarily constructed as a roadway, and can serve to allow utilities to provide services in a particular area. In this case, Jacoby Street...

City Budget and Capital Improvement Program

"... , the City Council will review and consider the City’s ... and this is your invitation to come to Monday’s City Council meeting to participate in the discussion ..."

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will review and consider the City’s proposed budget for the new fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The budget is the City’s fiscal plan that sets out anticipated revenues and expenditures for accomplishing a variety of municipal services over a one-year period. Basically,...

Peacock Gap Park Playground Improvements

"... . The City ... in the City ... . The City ... Input The City hosted an outreach event ... City ..."

Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo de arriba. The City of San Rafael is replacing the Peacock Gap Park play equipment and improving pathways in the area. Construction is scheduled to begin on February 24, 2025 and be completed in July.  Work hours will be 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Project goals Replace aging playground...

DPW's new electric leaf blowers

"... The Parks Department has been busy acquiring new electric leaf blowers to comply with the new City ... / On July 18, 2022, the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate the operation of gas-powered ... leaf blowers within city limits. Community members have advocated for additional regulations ... on the use and operability of leaf blowers in the City. Resident concerns vary from noise to environmental ... be equivalent to about 440 miles of automobile travel at 30 miles per hour. The City Council ..."

The Parks Department has been busy acquiring new electric leaf blowers to comply with the new City ordinance that bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The ban took effect on October 1st. https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/leafblowers/ On July 18, 2022, the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate the operation of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits....

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