Category: City News

News Release: Encampment Compliance Initiative Following Ordinance Amendments and Opening of the Sanctioned Camping Area

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

Snapshot –City Council meeting — Downtown CBiD plan — Pickleweed Library update

We’ve revamped the City of San Rafael’s Snapshot Newsletter! Discover our new format designed for better readability and a focus on engaging community topics. We aim to deliver the local updates that matter most to you. Upcoming City Council Meeting The City of San Rafael will hold a Special City Council meeting on Monday, … Continued

Oct 3, 2024 Homelessness Response Update & Sanctioned Camping Area: Community Webinar

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News Release: City of San Rafael Announces an October 3rd Community Webinar to learn more about the City’s homelessness response and to Launch Communications Campaign Highlighting Efforts to Address Homelessness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2024 City of San Rafael Announces an October 3rd Community Webinar to learn more about the City’s homelessness response and to Launch Communications Campaign Highlighting Efforts to Address Homelessness San Rafael, CA — On August 19, 2024, the City of San Rafael provided a comprehensive update to the City Council … Continued

Core Tree Care Work Notification – 9/23 – 9/27

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/23-9/27. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 70 POPLAR DR 115 CORTE ANITA 45 QUISISANA DR 1 VISTA DR 124 RESERVOIR RD 102 BAY … Continued

Homelessness Update and Sanctioned Camping Area: Community Webinar will be held on Thursday, October 3rd

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

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Study Session will be held on September 24th

On September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate Drive into a new, phased mixed-use development with approximately 217,520 square feet of commercial uses and 1,422 residential units on the 44.76-acre site. No decision will be … Continued

Homelessness Update: September 13, 2024

Structure Enforcement and Debris Removal On Tuesday, September 2nd, the City’s debris removal contractor dismantled a structure on Andersen Drive, following an order issued as a result of an administrative hearing with the City’s hearing officer. There were three noticed sites brought into compliance voluntarily by the individuals residing there. The photos below show the … Continued

Snapshot –United Against Hate Week, Green House Emissions Inventory, Events and More!!!!

Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo Movies in the Park ~ Pickleweed Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congratulations to Katie Nance! San Rafael High first welcomed students in 1888, starting with a one-room class on the upper floor of the B Street School, located at Fourth and Shaver Streets in San … Continued

Supreme Court’s Grants Pass Ruling & Its Effect on San Rafael’s Encampment Policy

In light of the Grants Pass decision and the administrative burden of illegal structures in parks and rights-of-way, the City Council amended its camping ordinance. The City’s ability to enforce its camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Andersen Drive) had been limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which was based on … Continued