City Council – October 20, 2025 (Special Meeting starts at 4:30 p.m.)
6:00 pm
AGENDA
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING AT 4:30 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
San Rafael City Hall, Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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SPECIAL MEETING AT 4:30 P.M.
San Rafael City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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SPECIAL MEETING
1. Special Meeting:
a. Board, Commission and Committee Interviews
Interview Applicants and Make Appointments to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee and the Planning Commission (Districts 1 and 4) to the End of October 2029 (CC)
Recommended Action – Interview applicants and make appointments
Staff Report
REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
San Rafael City Hall, Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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OPEN SESSION
2. None
CLOSED SESSION
3. Closed Session: – None.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
(including AB 1234 Reports on Meetings and Conferences Attended at City Expense)
4. City Manager and Councilmember Reports:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The opportunity for public comment on consent calendar items will occur prior to the City Council s vote on the Consent Calendar. The City Council may approve the entire consent calendar with one action. In the alternative, items on the Consent Calendar may be removed by any City Council or staff member, for separate discussion and vote.
5. Consent Calendar Items:
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of October 6, 2025 (CC)
Recommended Action – Approve minutes as submitted
Minutes
b. Revised City Staff Appointments to Joint Powers Authorities and Committees
Approve the Appointment of Representatives to the Marin County Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (Zero Waste Marin), Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA), the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Operations Committee (MWPA), and the Marin General Services Authority (MGSA) (CM)
Recommended Action – Approve appointments
Staff Report
c. California State Preschool Program Continued Funding Application and Renewal of Contract for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Resolution Authorizing the City of San Rafael to Apply for Continued Funding and Renewal of California State Preschool Program Contract with the California Department of Education and Designating Authorized Representatives as Signatories for Related Contract Documents (LR)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
d. Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant Acceptance
Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Appropriation of Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant Funds in the Amount of $483,282 to Support the San Rafael Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) Team, Expand Crisis Response Services, and Develop Enhanced Firearm Relinquishment Procedures, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement and Any Related Documents (PD)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
e. National First Responders Day 2025 Proclamation
Proclamation in Recognition of National First Responders Day 2025 (PW)
Recommended Action – Receive and file
Proclamation
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6. Special Presentations
a. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of United Against Hate Week 2025 and Support for Not in Our Town (CM)
Proclamation
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearings:
a. Triennial Fire Code Ordinance Amendments
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.08 of the San Rafael Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the California Fire Code 2025 Edition with Local Amendments Based on the International Fire Code 2024 Edition, and the 2025 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Adopting Findings Of Fact Supporting the Amendments to Such Codes: Setting a Public Hearing Date for Adoption; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3) (FD)
Recommended Action – Introduce the Ordinance, waive further reading and refer to it by title only and set a Public Hearing for November 3, 2025
Staff Report
b. Establishment of Mobile Food Vending Program and Revised Ordinance
Introduction of (1) An Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Businesses, Professions, Occupations, Industries and Trade) of the Municipal Code of the City of San Rafael, to Adopt Chapter 10.50, Mobile Vending Permit Program; (2) A Resolution to Add Mobile Vending Program Fees to the City s Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and (3) A Resolution Authorizing the City of Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Enforcement Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Marin; CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (B)(3) (CED)
Recommended Action – Introduce the Ordinance, waive further reading and refer to it by title only and Adopt Resolutions
Staff Report
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
8. Other Agenda Items:
a. City Council Three-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Work Plan for FY 2025-26
Resolution Adopting the City Council s Revised Three-Year Strategic Plan for FY 2025-2028 and Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 (CM)
Recommended Action – Adopt Resolution
Staff Report
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
The public is welcome to address the City Council at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the City Council is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be respectful to the community.
ADJOURNMENT:
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection online and at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, and placed with other agenda-related materials on the table in front of the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711 , at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. To request Spanish language interpretation, please submit an online form at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request-for-interpretation/.