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Library Events

May
27
Wed
3:00 pm Teen Space via Zoom
Teen Space via Zoom
May 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Teen Space via Zoom @ Zoom Video Conference
Hello teens of San Rafael! Join our weekly Zoom just for you. We want to create a space where you …read more
10:30 pm Online Storytime
Online Storytime
May 27 @ 10:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Online Storytime @ Online!
Join us for live story times on our Facebook page! Wednesdays at 10:30am Thursdays at 10:30am Visit our Facebook page …read more
May
28
Thu
5:30 pm Amateur Radio Communication via ...
Amateur Radio Communication via ...
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Amateur Radio Communication via Zoom @ Zoom Meeting
Led by the Hamilton Wireless Association Free and open to all licensed amateur radio operators. In the Communication Class we …read more
10:30 pm Online Storytime
Online Storytime
May 28 @ 10:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Online Storytime @ Online!
Join us for live story times on our Facebook page! Wednesdays at 10:30am Thursdays at 10:30am Visit our Facebook page …read more
May
29
Fri
5:30 pm Club de Lectura en Español
Club de Lectura en Español
May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
En este club de lectura leemos un libro en español diferente cada mes en casa y lo discutimos y comentamos …read more

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Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael
Jun 1 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-01 00:00:00 2020-06-01 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Jun 4 2020

Bid Opening – Francisco Blvd West; Rice Drive to Second Street

10:30am - 11:30am
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-04 10:30:00 2020-06-04 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Bid Opening - Francisco Blvd West; Rice Drive to Second Street

When: Jun 4, 2020 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Bid Opening - Francisco Blvd West; Rice Drive to Second Street   Please click this link to join the webinar: Or iPhone one-tap :     US: +1-669-900-9128, Meeting ID: 83028568932# Or Telephone:     Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1-669-900-9128...

Jun 15 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-15 19:00:00 2020-06-15 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Jun 23 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-23 19:00:00 2020-06-23 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Jul 6 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-06 00:00:00 2020-07-06 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Jul 7 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-07 19:00:00 2020-07-07 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Jul 14 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-14 19:00:00 2020-07-14 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Jul 20 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-20 19:00:00 2020-07-20 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Jul 21 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-21 19:00:00 2020-07-21 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Jul 28 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-07-28 19:00:00 2020-07-28 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Aug 3 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-03 00:00:00 2020-08-03 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Aug 4 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-04 19:00:00 2020-08-04 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Aug 11 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-11 19:00:00 2020-08-11 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Aug 17 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-17 19:00:00 2020-08-17 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Aug 18 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-18 19:00:00 2020-08-18 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Aug 25 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-08-25 19:00:00 2020-08-25 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Sep 1 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-01 19:00:00 2020-09-01 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Sep 7 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-07 00:00:00 2020-09-07 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Sep 8 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-08 19:00:00 2020-09-08 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Sep 15 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-15 19:00:00 2020-09-15 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

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