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Jeff Craemer, Citizen of the Year 2019

"... for the betterment of San Rafael. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation for Jeff ..."

Jeff Craemer is a long-time resident of San Rafael who is well known for his community and civic involvement. As a San Rafael Fire Foundation Board Member and a Marin History Museum advocate, Jeff has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy into making San Rafael a great place to live and work. In...

Update to San Rafael Law: Tenant Right to Return to Unit Following Repairs

"... 15th, 2024 the San Rafael City Council adopted a policy requiring landlords ..."

Update to San Rafael Law: Tenant Right to Return to Unit Following Repairs Applicable in the Canal Opportunity Zone Only What is the existing policy?  In San Rafael, the law says that a landlord can evict a tenant to perform substantial repairs. If this happens, the landlord is required to pay the tenant a relocation...

RFQ - Plan Check and Inspection Services

"... The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing ... by Council ... . The City will hold a Pre-Bid Informational meeting on June 10, 2025 from 10:00am-11 ... to a Consultant Team Interview, then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council ... Minor, Assistant Director City of San ..."

The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Plan Check Review; and Building Inspections. Respondents may choose to provide services in one or both areas.  Respondents for plan check review should demonstrate a capacity to...

Planning Commission - May 13, 2025

"... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ..."

Date and time: 2025-05-13 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2025-05-13 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentDate and time: 2025-05-13 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community & Economic DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue,...

Planning Commission - August 9, 2022

"... In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-08-09 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - August 9, 2022Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2022-08-09 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - August 9, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Participate Virtually:...

John Chung, Public Service Award 2025

"... The City ... , the San Rafael City Council proudly presented John with the Richard O’Brien and Mary Ferrario ... O’Brien Public Service Award on behalf of a grateful city ..."

The City of San Rafael is proud to recognize longtime resident and community champion John Chung as the 2025 recipient of the Richard O’Brien and Mary Ferrario O’Brien Public Service Award. A retired Lieutenant of the San Francisco Fire Department, John has spent his life in service to others—and even in retirement, he continues to...

City of San Rafael, Trust for Public Land and County of Marin Secure Future Canal Neighborhood Park, Unlocking Decades-Long Community Vision  

"... Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public ... , the San Rafael City Council had formally approved the use of City funds to support ... purchase constitutes an effort from the City and County to address inequities ... in the Canal neighborhood, have safe access to recreation and the waterfront. Our collaboration with the City ... the project included $1,350,000 from Marin County Parks’ Measure A and $500,000 from the City of San ..."

Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a  waterfront park and community gateway designed to...

Supreme Court's Grants Pass Ruling & Its Effect on San Rafael's Encampment Policy

"... and rights-of-way, the City Council amended its camping ordinance. The City’s ability to enforce ... on public property. The City had been sued on the basis that implementation of our camping ... the City with any immediate relief. In August 2024, the court granted the City’s motion to dismiss ... : Provides the City with greater flexibility to prohibit camping and/or adopt time, place ... , the City may abate the structure directly. The City prioritizes voluntary compliance, outreach ..."

In light of the Grants Pass decision and the administrative burden of illegal structures in parks and rights-of-way, the City Council amended its camping ordinance. The City’s ability to enforce its camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Andersen Drive) had been limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which was based on...

Design Review Board – March 7, 2023

"... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ..."

Date and time: 2023-03-07 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board – March 7, 2023Department: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2023-03-07 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board – March 7, 2023Department: Community DevelopmentAgendaDesign Review Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Or Participate...

Restorative Justice Process Offered Following High-Risk Traffic Stop

"... On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council ... . The City has now received a claim associated with this incident ... . There is body cam video of the incident and the City's prepared to release that and we'll be doing so ... with sorrow at City Hall and at the Police Department that it occurred. It was brief ... , that has been sparked at City Hall as a result of the conversations around this incident and what ..."

On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council and the community with a description of an event that recently occurred involving a high-risk traffic stop.  Watch the video: Transcript of Mr. Epstein’s comments: I am going to offer some remarks on an incident that occurred last month. It was an incident involving...

Shirley Fischer, Citizen of the Year 2021

"... together community members and organizations to foster communication between residents and the City ... sponsored Candidates’ Nights, community workshops and regular meetings with City staff and officials ... for many more years to come. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation to Shirley ..."

Shirley Fischer has dedicated her life to civic participation for the greater good of the community, and since she moved to Terra Linda 40 years ago she has been consistently active in bringing together community members and organizations to foster communication between residents and the City, to develop a common vision of community needs and...

Dominican Sisters, Citizen of the Year 2020

"... that they started and fostered, have been an unparalleled asset for our growing City. They have provided ... years in the process, attending all City meetings and meeting with neighbors, spending their own ... Rafael community and the world. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation ..."

The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have had an unparalleled impact on the community in the areas of education, social justice and health care. For more than 100 years, the Sisters have provided uncompromising leadership in the community through their extensive education mission at Dominican University, The Garden School, San Domenico School, and the Osher...

City of San Rafael Statement on Camping Ordinance Temporary Restraining Order

"... Blocks the City of San Rafael from Enforcing its New Camping Ordinance On July 17, 2023 ... , the City Council of San Rafael adopted ... in the City. This was an important action taken in response to public health, safety, and welfare ... concerns associated with the encampments in the City. The unsafe conditions at encampments put both ... a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) prohibiting the City from enforcing its ordinance until the matter ..."

                                                                      August 16, 2023 Temporary Restraining Order Issued by the District Court Temporarily Blocks the City of San Rafael from Enforcing...

The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate

"...   The City ... and cities. The City of San Rafael stands with fellow California cities in denouncing rising ... trends of bias and bullying that have plagued our communities in recent years. When cities ... for the October 20th City Council meeting for the Proclamation in Recognition of United Against Hate Week ..."

  The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate! United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) 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 threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities....

Design Review Board - November 8, 2022

"... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-11-08 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - November 8, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2022-11-08 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - November 8, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentAgendaDesign Review Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA...

Andy Bachich, Citizen of the Year 2018

"... , Andy convinced the City and community that this site was the right place for his market.  Andy’s ... for the San Rafael City Schools District library fund. The concert was the culmination of “Andy’s ... by Assembly Member Marc Levine for his support of local organizations such as the San Rafael City Schools ... and several other programs. The City Council expresses its appreciation for Andy's efforts on behalf ..."

Andy Bachich is a long-time resident of and business owner in San Rafael who is well known for his entrepreneurship, as well as his community and civic involvement.  As a San Rafael High School student, Andy started with a good, hard-work ethic and a love for the San Rafael community. In 2006, the days were...

Planning Commission - November 29, 2022

"... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue ..."

Date and time: Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - November 29, 2022Department: Planning Commission - November 29, 2022Date and time: 2022-11-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - November 29, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA...

News Release: Federal Judge Limits City from Enforcing Fire Code for Francisco Blvd. West Illegal Structures 

"...     Federal Judge Limits City from ... , June 12, the City of San Rafael issued notices to seven ... in place pending the outcome of appeals of other City notices about illegal structures on public ... .   The City ... , the City Council adopted a new Camping Ordinance in response ..."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2024    Federal Judge Limits City from Enforcing Fire Code for Francisco Blvd. West Illegal Structures    San Rafael, Calif. – On Friday, June 14, Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court, Northern District limited the City’s planned enforcement of its Fire Code regarding illegal structures along Francisco Blvd....

Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan

"... the City ... In 2021 and 2022, the City of San Rafael underwent a comprehensive ... , particularly in North San Rafael, the City is exploring opportunities to increase recreational ... plan by City Council ... the City ..."

Para español, utilice la opción de Google Translate  About the Project The Terra Linda Community Park is located at 670 Del Ganado Road in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael, CA. The 2.9-acre site includes a community center, playground, basketball court, lawn and pathways, parking, and an outdoor pool complex.  The Terra Linda Park...

Planning Commission - January 25, 2022

"... Recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code to Establish ... Resolution Recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code ... Pilot Program Resolution Recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance ... Advisory Committee (DRAC) 1-Year Pilot Program Resolution Recommending to the City Council ... Resolution Recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-01-25 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - January 25, 2022Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2022-01-25 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - January 25, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Virtual Meeting Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/pc-2022-01-25 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID:...

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