FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2024 City of San Rafael Responds to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments San Rafael, Calif – The City of San Rafael welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent Executive Order directing state agencies to urgently address homelessness while respecting the dignity and safety of those affected. … Continued
Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo San Rafael’s Read with Pride! Event Photo Credit: Margaret Stawowy, Librarian Last Quiz Question Congrats to Rich Myhre! The City of San Rafael is celebrating being 150 years old this year! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San … Continued
Our consultant team for the Residential Parking Permit Program, Dixon Unlimited, will be in the City on Tuesday, July 9, to conduct site visits and meet with City staff throughout the day. They will be conducting research and gathering insights to help design and make recommendations for the new parking program. The team will engage … Continued
San Rafael City Hall – Summer Hour Pilot Program City Hall will be closed to the public on Fridays in July and August. City staff will continue to work on those days and will use the time for strategic and long-range planning activities and focused work that will bring benefits to the City. We hope … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2024 Statement on Grants Pass Decision Today, the United States Supreme Court published its decision on the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. The ruling overturns the Ninth Circuit ruling that limited the City’s ability to regulate camping on public property like sidewalks, rights of way, and parks. The City … Continued
The City of San Rafael is seeking to establish a list of qualified on-call consultants to provide comprehensive organizational development services. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information from firms that can deliver Executive Coaching, Mid-Manager Coaching, Team Building and Workshop Facilitation, Change Management Consulting, and Conflict Resolution Services. The City intends to … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2024 Federal Judge Limits City from Enforcing Fire Code for Francisco Blvd. West Illegal Structures San Rafael, Calif. – On Friday, June 14, Judge Edward Chen of the United States District Court, Northern District limited the City’s planned enforcement of its Fire Code regarding illegal structures along Francisco Blvd. … Continued
The City of San Rafael continues its efforts to alleviate the ongoing parking issues in East San Rafael. Most notably, the City has hired Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon), a consulting firm with extensive experience in nationwide parking program development, to develop a residential permit parking program and parking action plan. The City and Dixon are … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2024 San Rafael to Raise Pride Flag at City Hall on June 3 San Rafael, Calif. – The City of San Rafael will host the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:40 p.m. in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. This event symbolizes … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2024 San Rafael Hires New Fire Chief San Rafael, Calif – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the promotion of Abraham (Abe) Roman as the new Fire Chief for both the City of San Rafael and Marinwood Fire Departments. Roman brings a wealth of experience and a deep … Continued
