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Oct
26
Tue
2:00 pm All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to attend class, please register by contacting Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org   Instructor, …read more
4:00 pm All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please contact Librarian, …read more
Nov
2
Tue
2:00 pm All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please contact Librarian, …read more
4:00 pm All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please contact Librarian, …read more
Nov
3
Wed
1:00 pm First Wednesday Art Talk
First Wednesday Art Talk
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
First Wednesday Art Talk @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
Hung Liu: Golden Gate Hung Liu was one of the most important Chinese-born artists who worked in the US and …read more

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Special Events

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, the City’s special events may be re-scheduled, modified or temporarily suspended until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to hosting events and other large-scale gatherings once State and County health guidelines allow it.

Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael
Oct 26 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-10-26 19:00:00 2021-10-26 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Nov 1 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-01 19:00:00 2021-11-01 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Nov 2 2021

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-02 19:00:00 2021-11-02 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Nov 4 2021

Let’s House San Rafael

6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-04 18:30:00 2021-11-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Let's House San Rafael
    2023-2031 Housing Element Update
    Thursday, November 4th | 6:30-8:00 p.m. Zoom Event (Coming Soon)In San Rafael people and families are struggling to live close to where they work and pay a price allowing them to cover essentials and put money away for the future. Some who have lived in the community a long time can no longer afford to and have had to leave, while others who would love to live close to their jobs instead must commute long distances to and from work. These struggles are not unique to San Rafael. All around the Bay Area seniors, young adults, families with children and all of us are grappling with how to achieve the housing our community needs so everyone can find a place to call home.Let’s House San Rafael is a City led effort to engage with everyone interested in helping to guide San Rafael housing policies so that everyone who lives, works, or enjoys the City will be able to do so.Please join us for a kickoff meeting to learn more about the effort and how you can participate. The San Rafael Housing Element update kickoff is a virtual meeting. The Housing Element is part of the San Rafael General Plan and describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. State law requires all cities and counties in the Bay Area to update housing policies by the end of 2022. This is an opportunity to find out more about the City’s effort and State requirements, what to expect next, and how you can be a part of housing San Rafael.The meeting will include a presentation, followed by an opportunity for attendants' comments. There will also be time to share stories about how housing has changed your life.

2023-2031 Housing Element Update Thursday, November 4th | 6:30-8:00 p.m. Zoom Event (Coming Soon) In San Rafael people and families are struggling to live close to where they work and pay a price allowing them to cover essentials and put money away for the future. Some who have lived in the community a long time can no longer...

Nov 9 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-09 19:00:00 2021-11-09 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Nov 15 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-15 19:00:00 2021-11-15 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Nov 16 2021

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-16 19:00:00 2021-11-16 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Nov 23 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-11-23 19:00:00 2021-11-23 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Dec 6 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-06 19:00:00 2021-12-06 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Dec 7 2021

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-07 19:00:00 2021-12-07 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Dec 14 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-14 19:00:00 2021-12-14 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Dec 20 2021

City Council Meetings

7:00pm - 11:59pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-20 19:00:00 2021-12-20 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. virtually. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page and the meeting will be streamed live to our YouTube channel.

Dec 21 2021

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-21 19:00:00 2021-12-21 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Dec 28 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2021-12-28 19:00:00 2021-12-28 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Jan 4 2022

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-01-04 19:00:00 2022-01-04 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Jan 11 2022

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-01-11 19:00:00 2022-01-11 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Jan 18 2022

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-01-18 19:00:00 2022-01-18 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Jan 25 2022

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-01-25 19:00:00 2022-01-25 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

Feb 1 2022

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-02-01 19:00:00 2022-02-01 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board (DRB) 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 surrounding area.The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project.  The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping.Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance.

The Design Review Board (DRB) 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...

Feb 8 2022

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Add to calendar 2022-02-08 19:00:00 2022-02-08 23:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 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 72 hours in advance and you can watch the meeting live on YouTube.

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...

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