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Library Events

Mar
16
Mon
all-day Libraries Closed
Libraries Closed
Mar 16 – Apr 7 all-day
Libraries Closed
Libraries Closed Until Further Notice. Bibliotecas cerradas hasta nuevo aviso.    
Mar
31
Tue
all-day Libraries Closed for Cesar Chave...
Libraries Closed for Cesar Chave...
Mar 31 all-day
 
Apr
1
Wed
10:30 am Virtual Family Storytime
Virtual Family Storytime
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Virtual Family Storytime @ Facebook Live
We’re bringing our family storytime to you live online during this time of social distancing and sheltering in place. Watch …read more
1:00 pm Canceled – Art Talk – Frida Kahl...
Canceled – Art Talk – Frida Kahl...
Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Canceled - Art Talk - Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving @ City Hall Council Chambers
Al San Rafael Library programs are canceled until further notice. This is in accordance with the order directing residents to …read more
Apr
2
Thu
10:30 am Virtual Family Storytime
Virtual Family Storytime
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Virtual Family Storytime @ Facebook Live
We’re bringing our family storytime to you live online during this time of social distancing and sheltering in place. Watch …read more

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Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael
Mar 28 2020

Help us plant 100 trees! – CANCELLED

8:30am - 1:00pm McInnis Parkway
  • Add to calendar 2020-03-28 08:30:00 2020-03-28 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Help us plant 100 trees! - CANCELLED McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

This event is Cancelled at this time until further notice. More novel coronavirus info and updates can be found on the City’s Coronavirus web page.  

Apr 6 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-04-06 00:00:00 2020-04-06 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!

Apr 14 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-04-14 19:00:00 2020-04-14 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...

Apr 20 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-04-20 19:00:00 2020-04-20 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!

Apr 21 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-04-21 19:00:00 2020-04-21 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...

Apr 28 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-04-28 19:00:00 2020-04-28 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...

May 4 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-04 00:00:00 2020-05-04 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!

May 5 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-05 19:00:00 2020-05-05 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...

May 12 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-12 19:00:00 2020-05-12 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...

May 18 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-18 19:00:00 2020-05-18 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!

May 19 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-19 19:00:00 2020-05-19 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...

May 26 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-05-26 19:00:00 2020-05-26 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...

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 2 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-02 19:00:00 2020-06-02 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...

Jun 9 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-09 19:00:00 2020-06-09 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...

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 16 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-06-16 19:00:00 2020-06-16 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...

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...

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