San Rafael among cities featured by CBS in preview of Supreme Court decision CBS Sunday Morning interviewed San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin who spoke about the impacts of U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming Grants Pass vs. Johnson decision. The video, which was broadcast nationally on June 2, can be seen here. On April 22, the Supreme … Continued
FAQ on Request for Proposals (RFP) Operational Services and Support in Sanctioned Camping / Safe Sleeping Programs, and Interim Housing Programs RFP Released May 20, 2024; Proposals Due June 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. General Questions about the RFP What is the ideal reporting relationship of the partners for the sanctioned camp? The City’s Homelessness … Continued
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP Released May 20, 2024; Proposals Due June 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. Seeking Proposals to provide the following Operational Services and Support in Sanctioned Camping / Safe Sleeping Programs, and Interim Housing Programs: Property and Program Management, including operations and security oversight 24/7/365 Security Contractors, trained in … Continued
Cập nhật Luật San Rafael: Quyền của người thuê nhà được trở lại căn hộ sau khi được sửa chữa Chỉ áp dụng trong vùng cơ hội Canal Chính sách hiện tại là gì? ờ San Rafael, luật pháp quy định rằng chủ nhà có thể đuổi người thuê nhà để thực hiện những sửa … Continued
Actualización de la Ley de San Rafael: Derecho del Inquilino a Regresar a la Unidad Después de las Reparaciones Aplicable únicamente en la Zona de Oportunidad en el Canal ¿Cuál es la política vigente? En San Rafael, la ley dicta que los dueños de vivienda pueden desalojar a un inquilino para llevar a cabo reparaciones … Continued
Update to San Rafael Law: Tenant Right to Return to Unit Following Repairs Applicable in the Canal Opportunity Zone Only What is the existing policy? In San Rafael, the law says that a landlord can evict a tenant to perform substantial repairs. If this happens, the landlord is required to pay the tenant a relocation … Continued
The results of the needs assessment survey conducted in San Rafael’s largest encampments are now available online for public access. In December 2023, the City partnered with local service providers to carry out this important survey, aiming to better understand the needs and experiences of individuals facing homelessness in our community. The survey teams gathered … Continued
City Surveys Individuals in Encampments In December 2023, the City partnered with local service providers to conduct a needs assessment survey in San Rafael’s largest encampments. The survey teams compiled 60 responses, representing more than 80% of the individuals in the Mahon Creek area encampment. The results documented the important fact that people experiencing homelessness … Continued
Camping Ordinance Update The City of San Rafael continues to work under a Federal District Court order on the implementation of its camping ordinance passed in July 2023. On October 19th , the Court issued a preliminary injunction order that provided modified spacing rules allowing up to four individuals to camp together, in a 400 … Continued
Human-Centered Approach The City is preparing to implement the City’s new camping ordinance adopted on July 17, 2023, with court-mandated conditions. Staff are collaborating with service providers and members of the unhoused community (Marin County Lived Experience Advisory Board) to facilitate a human-centered, trauma informed approach, which will focus on voluntary compliance and incentives/assistance first, … Continued
