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
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
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
Upcoming City Council Meeting On Monday the City of San Rafael will hold both a Special City Council meeting at 4:00 PM and a Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:00 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room to conduct Board and Commission … 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
Upcoming City Council Meeting Special and Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for this Monday, October 21. Why it matters: These meetings will address key decisions impacting community development and services, providing community members with an opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Details: Special Meeting at 4:00 PM. Location: Third Floor Conference Room Agenda: Interviews … Continued
