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
Northgate Town Square redevelopment project has officially received the green light from the San Rafael City Council after the approval of key land entitlements, marking a major milestone for the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the Northgate area. This significant development is expected to transform the former mall location into a pedestrian friendly hub with … Continued
Proposed Residential Permit Parking Program: Bret Harte Neighborhood Update February 6, 2025 Bret Harte will not be included in the Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program currently under development by the City. Over the past two weeks, the City has received significant feedback from Bret Harte residents regarding their concerns about being included in the proposed … Continued
On January 28, the City of San Rafael hosted a Virtual East San Rafael and Bret Harte Residential Parking Permit Program Community Meeting and launched a community Residential Parking Permit Survey to gather input on parking needs and preferences. To watch the meeting recording and view the presentation slides, visit the City’s Residential Parking Program … 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
The City of San Rafael has partnered with Dixon Resources Unlimited to develop a tailored Residential Parking Program for East San Rafael and Bret Harte Neighborhoods, and your input is essential. This program aims to address unique neighborhood challenges while ensuring citywide equity in parking solutions. Meeting details: January 28th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM … Continued
The City of San Rafael was named #3 in “The Top 40 Most Arts-Vibrant Medium-Sized Communities of 2024” by the National Center for Arts Research (SMU DataArts). We are thrilled to have scored in the top 1% of measures on arts and culture employees per capita, companies per capita, and total compensation paid to arts … Continued
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL On December 2, 2024 the City Council will hold public hearing to consider and possibly take an action on (1) A Resolution of the City of San Rafael City Council certifying an Environmental Impact Report, ( 2) An ordinance of the City of San … 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
Northgate Town Square Schedule Update: At the September 24th Study Session, staff presented a tentative public hearing schedule showing November 18th as the first City Council hearing. That date has since been updated. A hearing on the first reading of the rezoning Ordinance and all other entitlements is now planned to be held on December 2nd … Continued
