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Department of Public Works

The City of San Rafael Public Works facility has a back-up generator, fuel tanks on site. In the event of a PSPS, Public Works would be responsible for ensuring adequate fuel supplies for emergency vehicles and City back-up generators.

Public Safety (Police & Fire)

Police and Fire personnel will continue to provide for life safety and property protection across our community. 911 services will remain operational and with redundancies. We also now have text to 911 capabilities in Marin County. Call if you can, text if you can’t.

Cell Phones

The City has been in touch with cell phone companies and understand that they are actively working on their contingency plans to assist consumers in the event of a potential power shutdown by PG&E. This is a statewide issue and as soon as the City hears back from them, we will share the information with...

Traffic Control

Battery back-up units will be utilized at all intersections along major arterials and major collectors, that is about 50% of our traffic signals. The remainder of the intersections will be left dark. By the California Vehicle Code, an intersection in dark mode is a legal four way stop with or without stop signs. Please be...

Sewage

The City’s sewage system will continue functioning, Central Marin Sanitary Agency (CMSA) has the ability to extend the sewage system function with the use of existing co-generation engine and holding tanks for the primary treated effluent at their plant. Residents would be asked to limit use of the sewage system by doing things like not...

Water

To improve Marin Municipal Water District's readiness to respond to a PSPS, MMWD’s Board of Directors approved funding for portable generators that can be utilized at strategic sites to ensure MMWD is able to deliver water to their customers. MMWD uses pump stations powered by electricity to fill their water storage tanks. Should a PSPS...

There are already multiple gas stations near Northgate, can we stop Costco from opening a gas station at this location?

The City does not have any criteria for over concentration of land uses, like gas stations. The current zoning for the mall property (General Commercial), allows gas stations in the zone, subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The appropriateness of a gas station and evaluation of any potential impacts will be considered through the public...

Why not consider housing in this location instead?

The current zoning for the property does allow housing, in addition to commercial development. The Mall ownership has not proposed housing at this time. The owner of the Mall, Merlone Geier has indicated that housing is still an option that they will consider in the future. At this time, the mall ownership is focused on...

Why are other locations not being considered (near Target or the former Orchard Supply Hardware)?

Costco and Merlone Geier (owner of Northgate Mall) have applied for a Conceptual Review/Pre Application to solicit preliminary feedback from the City and the public for a Costco at this location. This is not a city-sponsored project, therefore the City does not decide where to propose new projects. The applicants have applied for this proposal...

The City recently approved the Northgate Walk project, how will potential traffic impacts of new housing be taken into consideration in determining approval?

The traffic study will evaluate existing traffic conditions, along with previously approved, but not yet built projects, including the recently approved Northgate Walk and other approved, but not yet built projects in North San Rafael.

How will the City consider traffic impacts in nearby neighborhoods?

At the time of submittal of formal applications, the City requires a complete traffic study to be prepared by a licensed traffic engineer. The traffic study will be reviewed by the City’s traffic engineer, along with a 3rd party traffic engineer hired by the City. The traffic study will evaluate the generation, distribution of all...

What is the next step in the process for the project?

The Conceptual Review and Pre Application process have been completed and comments from city staff, the Design Review Board and Planning Commission and the public being forwarded to the applicant. So, there is no further action on the part of the city, unless we receive a formal application. At this point, the decision to pursue...

What applications have been filed and how/when will those be reviewed?

On July 26, 2019, Costco filed a Pre Application and Conceptual Design Review application with the City of San Rafael. For major projects, the City requires the submittal of a Conceptual Design Review as a first step to allow the public and the City’s Design Review Board an opportunity to provide early comments on a...

Data & Analytics

Our Vision, Mission, and Goals Vision The City of San Rafael is a data-driven City. Mission Empower the City of San Rafael to use data and evidence to improve our operations and the services we provide, ultimately leading to more equitable outcomes and better quality of life and work for San Rafael residents, businesses, and...

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Funding Opportunities for Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Trust Fund The City of San Rafael is committed to creating and maintaining housing that is safe, stable, and affordable for our community, especially for those who are most vulnerable including lower and moderate-income people and families, and for seniors, people living with special needs or a disability, and individuals and families who...

Data

Population Dynamics and Income Demographics and Housing Information Statistics San Rafael Marin County Population 60,651 259,358 Number of Housing Units 23,906 112,259 Number of Households 22,800 104,400 Mean Household Size (persons per household) Owners 2.30 2.44 Renters 2.68 2.36 Median Age (years) 40.2 44.5 *Statistics as of September 2019* Housing Stock The City's housing stock...

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