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Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study

"... 2018 City Council: January 2018 Design Review Board ..."

Building off the work from the 2012 Downtown Station Area Plan vision for the ½ mile radius around the Downtown SMART Station, the goal of this Downtown Parking & Wayfinding study is to develop policy goals to support a vibrant, gateway area through parking and wayfinding in anticipation of our future needs related to SMART....

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee

"... knowledge and City culture. One (1) Park and Recreation Commissioner One (1 ... Space) One (1) SRCS District Representative One (1) Marin County Parks ... to a successful conclusion. Provide recommendations as requested by City staff. Providing ... recommendations to the City Council and/or commissions is important to assure they receive guidance prior ..."

The 15-person Steering Committee is instrumental in guiding the project team regarding engaging the community and reviewing content before releasing the Master Plan to a broader audience. The project team will meet with this group 5-7 times throughout the process. Each meeting will focus on presenting the project team’s research, exploring the City’s history of...

News Release: San Rafael to Raise Pride Flag at City Hall on June 3

"... at City Hall on June 3 San Rafael, Calif. - The City of San Rafael ... will host the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:40 p.m ... . in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This event symbolizes the City's commitment to fostering a welcoming ... + visibility and equality. Following the flag-raising ceremony, the City Council will consider ... a proclamation during the City Council meeting, officially naming June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in San ..."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2024 San Rafael to Raise Pride Flag at City Hall on June 3 San Rafael, Calif. - The City of San Rafael will host the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:40 p.m. in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This event symbolizes...

Station Area Plans Documents

"... City Council Resolution (2004 ... by City of San Rafael (2010 ... -Friendly Neighborhoods - compiled by City of San Rafael (2010) Downtown ..."

General Information General Plan 2020 EIR Draft EIR (2004) Response to Comments Part One (2004) Response to Comments Part Two (2004) Response to Comments Part Three (2004) EIR City Council Resolution (2004) Metropolitan Transportation Commission Grant Metropolitan Transportation Commission Resolution 3434 Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Environmental Impact Reports San Rafael General Plan 2020 San...

Homelessness and Housing: August 2023 Updates

"... City Camping Ordinance Update ... 17th, City Council adopted ... experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area ... . City Council approves funding ... 17th, the City Council approved $1.45 million ..."

City Camping Ordinance Update On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Huntsberry

"... The City of San Rafael has a dozen Boards and Commissions that are populated by almost 100 ... volunteers with interest in city governance. These volunteers are professionals in specific fields or people ... Council on things like public safety and infrastructure, City programs, and building projects. Click here ... of the Design Review Board (DRB), an advisory body of design professionals appointed by the City Council to help ... for the Board and was appointed by the City Council and remained on the board for 23 years. What do ..."

The City of San Rafael has a dozen Boards and Commissions that are populated by almost 100 volunteers with interest in city governance. These volunteers are professionals in specific fields or people that are passionate about an issue, topic or activity. Boards and Commissions advise the City Council on things like public safety and infrastructure,...

Tax-Exempt Financing for 55 Fairfax Street

"... of the median income in Marin County) and are guaranteed as affordable through 2057. Currently, BRIDGE Housing ... there is no fiscal impact or liability on part of the City, the Internal Revenue Service requires that the City hold ... . This public hearing will take place during Monday’s City Council meeting. For more information, read the staff report. ..."

BRIDGE Housing Corporation owns the Casa Vista Apartments, a 40-unit multi-family residential rental development that is located at 55 Fairfax Street. Constructed in 1964, the units are contained in two, two-story buildings. The 1.4-acre property is also developed with surface parking, along with a central courtyard containing a swimming pool and recreation room. 100 percent...

Nominate someone for the Citizen of the Year!

"... . Michael Maloney, a Marin County resident, established an endowment with the Marin Community ... community member who has made exceptional contributions to the City. In addition to a $2,500 cash award ... from the Marin Community Foundation, the annual recipient is recognized at a City Council meeting ... and at the annual State of the City dinner. Do you know someone who you think should ..."

In 2001, J. Michael Maloney, a Marin County 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. The intent of this award is to recognize a San Rafael community member who has made exceptional contributions to the City....

Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2024

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

Date and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday June 11, 2024, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue,...

Planning Commission - Jun 18, 2024

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

Date and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community...

Samantha Ramirez, Citizen of the Year 2022

"... . Samantha is a coordinator of the Marin County Youth Commission, a group of 23 young people that work ... on the Commission and transformed the group to better represent Marin County. The Commission is proud ... of her free time volunteering by serving on the Youth and Parent Council for Marin Promise Partnership ... , attending community events, Board of Supervisors, City Council and School Board meetings; she ... to be an exemplary citizen of San Rafael. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation ..."

Samantha Ramirez is committed to uplifting the community in which she resides, both in her work and her extracurricular activities. As a bilingual and bicultural community member with family from El Salvador and Honduras, she has worked hard to be a powerful bridge between the LatinX communities in San Rafael and the bodies that govern...

Thank you AmeriCorps NCCC!

"... On Monday night’s City Council Meeting the City Council expressed their sincere appreciation ... activities and their resulting contributions to the City of San Rafael. AmeriCorps NCCC is a program ... across the United States. AmeriCorps NCCC partnered with the City of San Rafael to support wildfire ... grasses, and removing debris from fire roads in the following areas across the City: Rafael Highlands ... to make our city safer in a cost-efficient manner. Thank you AmeriCorps NCCC! ..."

On Monday night’s City Council Meeting the City Council expressed their sincere appreciation to AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) and to the members of the Pacific Region Green 2 Team for their service and dedication to wildfire prevention and vegetation management activities and their resulting contributions to the City of San Rafael. AmeriCorps NCCC...

Mandatory Mediation

"... conversations in a neutral and accountable environment. Background The City of San Rafael’s ... Rental Housing Dispute (i.e. “Mandatory Mediation”) Program went into effect on July 17, 2019. The City ... Council discussed this policy on February 4, 2019 ... | Council ... | Council ..."

What Is "Mandatory Mediation"? Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates the negotiation of a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute between parties. In order to address rapidly rising rental prices, communities throughout California have been adopting "Mandatory Mediation" policies. With “Mandatory” Mediation, if a triggering event occurs (e.g. rent is...

Grand Jury Report on Yellow School Bus Service for Traffic Relief

"... On Monday evening, the City Council will consider a response to the recently released ... school bus (YSB) programs in Marin County and found that these programs were developed in a varied ... efficiency. The Grand Jury recommends that various government agencies, including cities, develop ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will consider a response to the recently released Grand Jury report, Yellow School Bus for Traffic Congestion Relief. In their report, the Grand Jury examined yellow school bus (YSB) programs in Marin County and found that these programs were developed in a varied district-by-district approach that lacks coordination and consistent funding that...

Multi-Use Pathway - June 4, 2018

"... evening, the City ... Council will also consider authorizing a request to SMART to issue a change-order to facilitate ... of Marin, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the County of Marin, the Bay Area Air Quality ... Management District, and the City of San Rafael. We’ve also applied for a grant to help fund the second ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will also consider authorizing a request to SMART to issue a change-order to facilitate construction of a multi-use pathway from Andersen Drive to Rice Drive. This is a very important north/south bicycle and pedestrian connector that will eventually connect downtown San Rafael to Larkspur. The project would be folded...

Chief of Police Diana Bishop makes comments about George Floyd

"... At the June 1, 2020 City Council meeting, Chief of Police Diana Bishop commented on the death ..."

At the June 1, 2020 City Council meeting, Chief of Police Diana Bishop commented on the death of George Floyd. Watch this video to hear her full comments.

Downtown Streets Team Contract - July 16, 2018

"... Downtown Streets Team has helped 100 people experiencing homelessness in Marin County regain ... employment. Since 2013, Downtown Streets Team has been a critical resource for helping the City accomplish ... residents, and decreasing community concern about homelessness. On Monday night, the City Council ..."

Downtown Streets Team has helped 100 people experiencing homelessness in Marin County regain employment. Since 2013, Downtown Streets Team has been a critical resource for helping the City accomplish its goals relating to homelessness, including ending chronic and veteran homelessness, decreasing the overall number of people experiencing homelessness, improving the quality of life for all...

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...

Labor Negotiations - July 2, 2018

"... At their last meeting, the City Council discussed several upcoming tentative agreements ... , Western Council of Engineers, unrepresented management groups, as well as the elected City Attorney ... and City Clerk, for 2018-2020. They will also discuss a tentative agreement with the Local 1 ... Local 1021 Western Council of Engineers (WCE) Mid-Management ... Executive Management Elected City Attorney & Elected City Clerk Local 1 ..."

At their last meeting, the City Council discussed several upcoming tentative agreements with various employee groups. At their meeting on Monday, they will consider approving agreements with SEIU, Western Council of Engineers, unrepresented management groups, as well as the elected City Attorney and City Clerk, for 2018-2020. They will also discuss a tentative agreement with...

San Rafael Begins Housing Element Update

"... The City of San Rafael has initiated an update of its Housing Element. This important document ... of the obstacles to building housing in the community. All cities and counties in the Bay Area ... to neighborhood groups and organizations, and meetings with the Planning Commission and City ... Council. For more information about the project, please visit: www.cityofsanrafael.org/housing-element-2031 ..."

The City of San Rafael has initiated an update of its Housing Element. This important document includes the City’s policies and programs for meeting the housing needs of all San Rafael residents, with a focus on lower income households and persons with special needs. The Housing Element includes an evaluation of local housing needs, identification of potential...

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