Join us at one of our upcoming events to contribute to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update. Sunday Marin Farmer’s Market Pop-up Visit our tent this Sunday, June 8th, at the Marin Farmer’s Market to provide feedback on the plan’s goals and your experience walking and biking in San Rafael. The event takes place … Continued
At the April 2, 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), a presentation was given on the San Rafael Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) Update. The presentation included history of bicycle and pedestrian plans in the City, existing land use conditions for bicycles, pedestrians, and transit, and the outreach plan. Look at the presentation … Continued
Sanctioned Camping Area: March Update The Sanctioned Camping Area (SCA) program celebrated a milestone this month as its first participant successfully secured and moved into permanent housing! Another individual has received a housing voucher and is actively searching for an apartment. Outreach, Case Management, and FS Global staff continue to support other participants, ensuring they … Continued
Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee Meeting On Thursday, February 13th, the City’s Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee met to receive key updates from staff. Michelle Funez and Emily Mann from Marin County Health & Human Services presented on the local launch of California’s CARE Court program. Marin County launched the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act … Continued
Community Concerns Regarding the City’s Camping Ordinance The City is aware of growing concerns and misinformation being spread on social media and shared with the City directly regarding Camping Ordinance regulations related to City Parks. The Ordinance prohibits camping within 100 feet of playgrounds and prohibits camping at certain public properties including, but not … Continued
Camping Ordinance Enforcement Approach The City has established a regular approach to noticing and enforcement under the City’s camping ordinance. Enforcement activities of the Camping Ordinance relating to violations of the campsite size maximums, setback requirements, and/or unpermitted structures and building materials will take place each week on the days outlined in the diagram below. The City may require … Continued
The Streets Division crews have been busy preparing San Rafael’s waterways for the 2024/25 rainy season. The crews have been removing debris and sediment caused by last year’s storms and will continue to clean out debris from San Rafael’s waterways, headwalls, and containment basins. This work is vital to ensure the City’s stormwater system is … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 10/21-10/25. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 46 Elizabeth Way 139 Tamal Vista Dr. 114 Bayo Vista Way 15 Quarry Rd. 16 Quarry Rd. … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Encampment Compliance Initiative Following Ordinance Amendments and Opening of the Sanctioned Camping Area San Rafael, CA — In a continued effort to address homelessness and enhance public safety, the City launched a comprehensive encampment compliance initiative during the week of October 7, 2024. This initiative followed the recent opening … Continued
Join us on October 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual webinar to learn more about the City’s partnership with Marin County on the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-3) grant to address the Mahon Creek Path area encampment. During this webinar City and County staff will provide additional details on the ERF-3 grant and the … Continued
