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2022-12-19 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The following laws apply to persons or entities doing business ... CORPORATE QUALIFICATIONS TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA: a. ... This was done through a macro-level analysis. ... Fairfax and San Anselmo do not have existing inclusionary housing ordinances. ... Do not adopt the resolution. ..."

San Rafael Receives Age-Friendly Designation Letter from World Health Organization

"... have done and how you have done it. For example, we ask that every member submits at least one “Age ... in the Network. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alana Officer ..."

The City of San Rafael was recently designated as a member of the World Health Organization's Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

3/21/16 City Council Meeting: Focus on Ritter

"... to the Zoning Ordinance related to certain uses that cater to homeless services.  On Friday March 24th ... sub-committees.  One subcommittee, composed of Vice Mayor Colin and Councilmember Bushey ... the meeting, there is excitement that something is being done.  It is the City’s position ... enough around the issue of homelessness.  I absolutely do not believe this to be true.  For the past ... outreach provider, Lynn Murphy, who is doing phenomenal work with our most vulnerable community members ..."

Purpose of the 3/21/16 City Council Meeting – On March 21st, 2016, the City Council reviewed the Ritter Center’s 6-month performance report.  This was the fifth such report created by City staff working with in conjunction with Ritter Center staff (you can read the report and watch the meeting here).  The performance report covers the Ritter...

2023-12-20 Agenda Packet (Special)

Matched in attachment: "... The City’s abatement efforts—both the ones that have been completed and the ones that remain—do not ... case and (2) no one has threatened to do what Mr. ... But, again, no one did that, and no one threatened to do that. Mr. ... First, again, no one is doing that. ... It's not legally done. It's not grounded. ..."

2024-04-15 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... What have you done to make your community safe? ... Law enforcement officers are humans, first, doing a difficult job. ... they have enough out reach and do their best to assist in an orderly fashiin. ... Do not award the contract and direct staff to rebid the project. ... That will be done by the artists. ..."

Update: Overnight Testing for the Larkspur Extension Continues

"... zone in this area. We understand that the use of the train horn may ... ).   Has the City applied for a Quiet Zone in the neighborhoods near the Larkspur Extension ... make a decision as to when to implement the Quiet Zone.   Why does the Quiet Zone ... .  The City was not able to do this earlier as all of the Quiet Zone improvements needed to be in place ... on track segments between Mission Ave and Larkspur.   Who do I contact ..."

Please be advised that SMART intends to resume overnight testing on Friday, August 30, and continue through Sunday, September 1, between 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Regular updates on the testing schedule will be posted on SonomaMarinTrain.org as they become available. According to SMART, railroad crossing warning devices and train control systems along the new extension from San...

Stay Safe this Summer

"... The summer is upon us and with the warm weather, opportunity knocks for people who do not have your ... to help you secure your home a little better so you property and loved ones can sleep a little safer ... with you, it is a good idea to know who lives next to you.  Doing that helps you become a little more ... identify a car or other associated people.  None of this is good if you don’t have access to the camera ... .  If we have a crime in your neighborhood and notice that one of your neighbors has a video camera ..."

The summer is upon us and with the warm weather, opportunity knocks for people who do not have your best interest in mind.  The San Rafael Police Department would like to share some simple tips to help you secure your home a little better so you property and loved ones can sleep a little safer...

Revision & Resubmittals to Existing Permit

"... DO ... into your account    (If you do not have an account you will need to create one ..."

**PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW PERMIT TO SUBMIT** **REVISIONS & RESUBMITTALS** To submit for a revision to your issued permit or to submit corrections to an application : Revisions & Deferred Submittals: (Issued Permits) First step is to fill out this REVISION FORM to attach to your revised plans. Resubmittals:  (Permits that have not been...

Measure E Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee

"... does not have any budgetary decision ... authority, does not allocate financial resources, and does not make budget or service recommendations ... of the City, or any vendor, contractor or consultant doing business with the City ..."

The Measure ‘E’ TUT Oversight Committee ensures that all revenues received from the voter-approved local Transactions and Use Tax (Measure ‘E’) are spent only on permissible uses, as outlined in Ordinance No. 1913. The Committee does not have any budgetary decision authority, does not allocate financial resources, and does not make budget or service recommendations...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - January 20, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... What is not working is that only 2% of SR residents benefit from this, and the rest of our renters do ... Do residents get results of the inspections? Can staff provide more information. ... What we could do better - report back on what we have done. 3 Provide a more proactive ... • One of the benefits of doing Precise Plans/ Area Plans is to address the earlier comment about ... Their work will parallel the work the Working Group is doing, and they are looking for 6 ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-01-20 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - January 20, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2022-01-20 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - January 20, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download'...

Mandatory Recycling and Organics Law: Multifamily Apartment Units

"... to the disposal container to discard organic waste. If your apartment building does not have composting ... the Marin Sanitary Service website and use the “Where does it go, Joe?” tool! Even ... a multifamily property; what do I have to do to comply ... "Where does it go, Joe?" tool to help you properly ..."

Starting January 2022, all California residents will be required to compost organic waste properly. The law aims to reduce harmful methane emissions from landfills that contribute to climate change and global warming. Please visit Cal Recycle's website for more information on the new law. I'm a tenant, how will this law affect me? This new...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... to review what has been accomplished from the last Housing Element vs not accomplished so that we do ... How are we doing today? Are we still 30% higher than the County average? If so, why? ... Northgate, for example, is doing 12% affordable. ... Affordable housing developers can’t do underground parking in low-rise buildings—it doesn’t pencil ... EBALDC is doing this successfuly in Oakland. ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-04-21 04:00 pmLocation: Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2022-04-21 04:00 pmLocation: Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect 'Download' below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2022-04-21 04:00 pmLocation: Housing Element Working Group - April 21, 2022Department: Community...

A Win-Win Solution for Panhandling

"... does ... on the Downtown Streets Team. What should I do if I see someone panhandling ... .  If someone does need emergency services like food, St. Vincent's is open for breakfast, lunch ... .  They are not replacing current parking meters. How do I learn more or sponsor a meter? Please ... visit www.putyourchangetowork.org or email Logan McDonnell at Logan@streetsteam.org How do ..."

  For the past six months the City has been working with Downtown Streets Team, as well as community members Paula Doubleday, Diane Doubleday, Carol Thompson, Kelly London, and Rich Goldstein, on a creative way to address panhandling.  When we first set out, we landed on a simple but critical insight - people panhandle because...

SMART Larkspur Track Testing Schedule Update (9/13/2019 - 9/28/2019)

"... Zone for these crossings. SMART understands that the use of the train horn may be disruptive ... applied for a Quiet Zone in the neighborhoods near the Larkspur Extension? Yes, SMART has made ... as to when to implement the Quiet Zone.   Why does the Quiet Zone application end ... to do this earlier as all of the Quiet Zone improvements needed to be in place first ... between Mission Ave and Larkspur.   Who do I contact with questions about the testing ..."

SMART has scheduled the remainder of the safety tests on the following dates. Stay tuned for changes as test results may impact the testing schedule. Friday, September 13 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. ​Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 20 from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21 from 11:00...

2024-10-21 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The following laws apply to persons or entities doing business ... CORPORATE QUALIFICATIONS TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA: a. ... The grantee shall insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in ... Do not award the agreements and provide further direction to staff. ... Consequently, the subject commercial property and building do not meet CR criterion 2. ..."

Abandoned Shopping Carts

"... can residents do? Report! If you see an abandoned ... shopping cart that is labeled with a store’s branding, the best thing you can do is report ... cart from one of the following stores? If so, use ... cart is from one of the following stores, please ... One ..."

Abandoned carts are a hazard to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. They are also an eyesore for our neighborhoods and tend to attract litter and more carts.  What can residents do? Report! If you see an abandoned shopping cart that is labeled with a store’s branding, the best thing you can do is report the lost cart to a shopping...

Shadow Diagram

"... ) of the Zoning Ordinance require the submittal of a shadow diagram in some instances ... . Sections of the Zoning Ordinance limit the shading of active recreational areas and solar collectors ... diagram and do not take into account the shading on vertical surfaces such as fences or walls ..."

Preparing a Shadow Diagram Section 14.25.030(C)(10) of the Zoning Ordinance require the submittal of a shadow diagram in some instances. Sections of the Zoning Ordinance limit the shading of active recreational areas and solar collectors on adjacent properties by more than 10% between the hours of noon and 3:00 p.m. on December 21, the Winter...

Homelessness and Housing: Service Support Area Update

"... , including one who is moving into housing this week! Individuals continue to be in a safe place where ... .  While doing so, they conduct outreach to those experiencing homelessness in the open space to guide ... service agencies and community groups working with our community. Please do not donate ... – In Marin since 1946, St. Vincent’s does much more than just provide 200,000 warm meals every year at its ... Free Dining Room on B Street. Downtown ..."

The City of San Rafael continues to operate the Service Support Areas (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness and continues to see positive results. As part of the collaboration with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations, this designated space located between Fifth and Mission in downtown San Rafael provides: Full time security Restrooms Handwashing stations Garbage pick-up Regular...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Lend a Hand, Shop & Dine San Rafael, Community Conversation, & More

"... the extra time to do so, consider ... & Dine ... dining is not allowed for at least through the end ... to get tested in San Rafael. You can call your medical provider to see if they offer testing; most do ... to fill-out your Census! You can do ..."

The coronavirus pandemic is not a wildfire, it’s incomparable to a natural disaster confined in time and space; it has affected many aspects of our daily lives, including turning a simple task like going to the grocery store into a possibly nerve-wracking experience for some and simply unsafe for the more vulnerable members of our community (this includes anyone over the...

Volunteer Spotlight: San Rafael Boy Scout Troop 2000

"... their horizons, learn about team work, community service and build their personal growth skills. One ... in-and-with the City was a natural resource! What do you enjoy most about your volunteer work ... of as a volunteer? Troop 2000 has had 11 Scouts reach their Eagle Rank. All those boys have gone ... a difference.” What other volunteer activities do you do? Willy has many other roles in Scouting ... of youth that might not otherwise have had these opportunities.” What do you suggest to those ..."

In 1999, the Marin Boy Scout Council asked Willy Coronado if he could help bring Scouting to the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. Willy had been a leader and Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 1 in Mill Valley for 15 years. Willy, originally from Peru, was a great choice to lead a Troop in...

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