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Even-Year Elections

"... State law (SB 415) requires cities to change local elections to even-year statewide elections ... of current elected officials. On Monday evening, the City Council will discuss this topic and provide direction to staff. ..."

State law (SB 415) requires cities to change local elections to even-year statewide elections – this change is expected to lower costs by consolidating elections and increase voter turnout. As our local elections in San Rafael have been in odd years, this change could impact the term lengths of current elected officials. On Monday evening,...

Personnel Actions

"... On Monday night, the City Council will consider personnel related changes to create more ... the City will be able to improve recruitment efforts and keep existing staff ready for more complex work where there is a need. READ STAFF REPORT ..."

On Monday night, the City Council will consider personnel related changes to create more flexibility within certain classification series, updating the City’s salary schedule to reflect a new classification, and making market rate adjustments to two salary ranges. With these changes, staff believes the City will be able to improve recruitment efforts and keep existing...

Library Services and Facilities Needs Assessments & Vision Plan

"... Have you used a City of San Rafael library lately? At their Monday evening meeting, the City ... Council will hear an informational report from Library Director Sarah Houghton about a needs assessment ..."

Have you used a City of San Rafael library lately? At their Monday evening meeting, the City Council will hear an informational report from Library Director Sarah Houghton about a needs assessment for library services and facility needs. This follows an extensive outreach effort conducted by the Library to solicit input from the community to...

Southern Heights Bridge

"... At Monday’s meeting, City Council will consider options for replacement of the Southern Heights ..."

At Monday’s meeting, City Council will consider options for replacement of the Southern Heights Bridge. The bridge is currently 9 feet wide, accommodating only a single lane of two-way traffic with no sidewalks. The replacement of this bridge is fully funded by the Highway Bridge Program (HBP), a federally funded program that enables states to...

Serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

"... The City Council is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory ... the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Applications ... will be available online starting Tuesday as well as at the City Clerk’s office. ..."

The City Council is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. This Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every even-numbered month at 6 p.m. and works to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael, to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian...

Animal Care Facility on Lindaro Street

"... Also at their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider an appeal opposing an animal care ... and Planning Commission, however a neighboring resident has appealed these actions citing concerns around ..."

Also at their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider an appeal opposing an animal care facility at 629 Lindaro Street. The proposed facility would be used for overnight kenneling and include an indoor play and activity area. The proposal was approved by the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission, however a neighboring resident has...

Purchasing Policy Update

"... The City of San Rafael’s current Purchasing Policy was adopted in 1994 and has not been changed ... since. On Monday night, the City Council will consider an update to the Purchasing Policy that reflects ... increasing the City Manager’s award authority, adding a policy to provide procedural guidance ..."

The City of San Rafael’s current Purchasing Policy was adopted in 1994 and has not been changed since. On Monday night, the City Council will consider an update to the Purchasing Policy that reflects best practices and ensures compliance with new federal regulations. The proposed changes include increasing the City Manager’s award authority, adding a...

Renter Protections

"... On Monday, February 4th, the San Rafael City Council held an informational discussion ... . San Rafael's Rental Market According to the City of San ... Community Development staff will be returning to Council to discuss local “Barriers to Housing ... – available at any given point in time. According to the City of San Rafael’s Housing Element ... On Monday, February 4th, the San Rafael City Council heard an informational report from staff about two ..."

On Monday, February 4th, the San Rafael City Council held an informational discussion (watch the video here) about the potential adoption of renter protection policies in San Rafael - specifically, Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause eviction. San Rafael's Rental Market According to the City of San Rafael’s 2015-2023 Housing Element, in 2010 San...

Get involved in your local government!

"... The City Council is seeking applications for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Economic ... will be available online or at the City Clerk’s office starting Tuesday. ..."

The City Council is seeking applications for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing. This committee provides community input on activities related to economic development and affordable housing; such as when developers pursue new and rehabilitation of commercial facilities, affordable housing opportunities, the City’s Economic Vitality Workplan and various General...

Sustainability Priorities

"... evening, the City Council will hear an update on the City’s ... for the upcoming year. The CCAP provides the City with a roadmap to reducing San Rafael’s greenhouse gas ..."

Curious about San Rafael’s sustainability priorities for 2017? On Monday evening, the City Council will hear an update on the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and review proposed priorities for the upcoming year. The CCAP provides the City with a roadmap to reducing San Rafael’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% community-wide by 2020. This...

Public Hearing Update - Spinnaker Point Drive Parking Modification Project

"... on Monday, July 19th. Instead, the meeting has been postponed to the following City Council ..."

The public meeting for the Spinnaker Point Drive Parking Modification project will not be held on Monday, July 19th. Instead, the meeting has been postponed to the following City Council meeting on Monday, August 2nd at 7 pm. The purpose of this hearing will be to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and accept the concept...

B St. culvert replacement project - construction contract awarded

"... 18th, City Council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. Construction ..."

The B St Culvert Replacement Project was advertised on Sept 17th and bids were opened on Oct 7th. Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. On Oct 18th, City Council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. Construction is estimated to start in November 2021. More...

2017-2018 Budget Amendments

"... The City Council will also review a report on the City’s revenues and expenditures including some ..."

The City Council will also review a report on the City’s revenues and expenditures including some recommendations for extending the funding of two additional police officers through Fiscal Year 2018-19. This also includes some staffing reorganizations, mostly in the Public Works department to better address shared resources, emergency response, and upcoming retirements. READ STAFF REPORT

An Update on Ritter Relocation

"... , and in March, the City Council established a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Phillips ... , Councilmember Gamblin, and City staff to help intensify the search efforts. At the same time as searching ... for a new location for Ritter, the City, the County, and a number of nonprofit partners have also been ... of public feedback about Mark Drive, all of which the City has been relaying to Ritter, the County ... an informational presentation to the City Council about the Opportunity Center – how it was built, how ..."

by Andrew Hening, Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach Celebrating Ongoing Partnership As a quick refresher, Ritter Center has been looking for a new site for over three years, and in March, the City Council established a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Phillips, Councilmember Gamblin, and City staff to help intensify the search efforts. At the...

Bungalow Avenue from Woodland Avenue to La Loma Court

"... ) Overview Over the last several years, the City has been planning the Bungalow Avenue ... government agencies the City is working with SRSD to provide freshly resurfaced roadway after ... . Phase III After a very insightful site walk with the community, the City ... City ... Council ..."

About Project goals Resurface and rehabilitate the roadway, improve drainage, and improve pedestrian safety in the within the vicinity of the nearby schools Upgrade current crosswalks to increase visibility Add a crosswalk across Woodland Avenue and Lovell Avenue (this location was chosen as it is part of the Safe Routes to School program for both...

Man Mihn Phan, Citizen of the Year 2007

"... integration of new immigrants into the Canal neighborhood and the City, founding the Vietnamese American ... on the Pickleweed Park Advisory Board, the Marin County Sheriff Advisory Board and the Canal ... ethic, passion, humor, and dedication to his community. The San Rafael City Council expresses its ..."

Man Mihn Phan has been selected as the recipient of the Citizen of the Year award due to his community involvement. He served in the South Vietnam-Arm, fighting alongside American forces, and spent six years in a communist prison camp after the war. Man and his wife have been residents of San Rafael for over...

09/13/18 - Albert Park Play Area

"... Also on the City Council agenda for Monday night is the consideration of new play area improvements ..."

Also on the City Council agenda for Monday night is the consideration of new play area improvements at Albert Park. The project has been a joint partnership with the nearby community who has been instrumental in advocating for and raising funds for the project. If approved, the project would include new play structures, ground surfacing,...

Art with a Purpose

"... by the San Rafael Public Art Review Board and San Rafael City Council. Local ... the City ..."

Project Overview "Art with a Purpose" is the San Rafael Chamber Leadership Institute’s class of 2024 project that celebrates our community’s core values and our artistic community. The San Rafael Leadership Institute is a nine-month program through the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce that exposes Marin's leaders to a variety of current issues, impactful organizations,...

20th Anniversary of the City’s Volunteer Program

"... Each year almost 2,000 volunteers contribute 35-40,000 hours to the City. “Volunteers add so much ... to our City services,” said Mayor Gary Phillips. “It’s wonderful to walk around and see engaged ... citizens contributing to our departments and programs.” Join the City Council on Monday, December 19 ..."

Each year almost 2,000 volunteers contribute 35-40,000 hours to the City. “Volunteers add so much to our City services,” said Mayor Gary Phillips. “It’s wonderful to walk around and see engaged citizens contributing to our departments and programs.” Join the City Council on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7 pm, to honor the 20th Anniversary...

Plan Bay Area Update

"... On Monday, October 3, the City Council will hear ... Area relates to San Rafael and the revised employment / household projections that the City ..."

On Monday, October 3, the City Council will hear a presentation about how Plan Bay Area relates to San Rafael and the revised employment / household projections that the City recently received from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Required by SB 375, Plan Bay Area is a long-range, regional...

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