From March of 2016 through September of 2017, a pilot program in San Rafael called the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) created a new collaborative service model that housed 23 of the hardest-to-serve, chronically homeless people in San Rafael. On October 1, 2017, this strategy of prioritizing housing and services for the most vulnerable, high-needs members...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-12 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - October 19, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-19 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - October 19, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-19 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - October 19, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY...
Author: Sergeant Justin Graham #494 Date: October 13, 2020 12:00 PM Case Number: SR20-06974 The San Rafael Police Department was aware of and monitored a protest that resulted in the vandalism and destruction of the Junipero Serra statue at Saint Raphael's Church in San Rafael. SRPD arrested the five suspects responsible and will forward the...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-15 06:00 pmLocation: Park and Recreation Commission - October 15, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-15 06:00 pmLocation: Park and Recreation Commission - October 15, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-15 06:00 pmLocation: Park and Recreation Commission - October 15, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-14 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - October 14, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-14 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - October 14, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-14 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - October 14, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - October 13, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - October 13, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - October 13, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect...
The Streets Division staff has had a very busy schedule heading into the rainy season. Catching up on pothole and road repairs, applying new STOP locations, updating crosswalks as well as other special requests. Here you see Streets Maintenance Supervisor John Shindelus with Streets crew members Kenny Gatlin and Jeremy Quintal installing benches on Robert...
The Garage Division has been staying busy with regular maintenance and unscheduled repairs. Here you see Garage Tech Jay Arieta doing some preventative maintenance on the shop service truck. This vehicle is crucial to the fleet as it responds to all the repairs required in the field. It is supplied with an on-board air compressor...
Facilities staff members Omar Garcia, Michael Rieser and Anthony Heaven have been working hard at the new Public Safety Center and the lower level of City Hall. Below, this is one of the many walls they are in the process of removing.
After two years of coordinating with Caltrans, the City received permission to move forward with a project to repave Smith Ranch Road/Lucas Valley Road under Highway 101. Between September 28th and October 1st, the City’s paving contractor, Ghilotti Bros, removed the top 4” of asphalt and paved back the new asphalt providing a smooth riding...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission October 13, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission October 13, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA San Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 872-0645-4435# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-08 08:30 amLocation: Finance Committee - October 13, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2020-10-13 08:30 amLocation: Finance Committee - October 13, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2020-10-13 08:30 amLocation: Finance Committee - October...
On Thursday October 1, Lorenzo Jones, who previously helped the City with the #8cantwait task force meetings, facilitated a community conversation with 12 members of the community. City employees Cristine Alilovich, Talia Smith, and Iman Kayani also participated in the meeting. The purpose of the discussion was to hear feedback from those who have expressed...
Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council Study Session - October 5, 2020Department: City ClerkAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. Link: https://tinyurl.com/study-session-2020-10-05 Telephone: (669) 900-9128, ID: 947-6310-7188# 1. Discussion Regarding Opportunity Zones and Eviction Assistance (CD) PPT PresentationDate and time: 2020-10-05...
On October 1st, 2020, City of San Rafael officials, including the Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Attorney's Office, and City Manager's Office, met with community members to discuss recent encampment activity in residential parts of the city.
If the sales tax measure were to pass on the November 3, 2020 Election Ballot, then the Citizen’s Oversight Committee will be established. Similar to the Measure E Oversight Committee for Essential Facilities, this will be a committee that meets conducts an annual review on the proceeds from this sales tax measure to make sure they are being spent appropriately.
Yes, the sales tax will apply to product deliveries. The proposed tax is a Transaction and Use tax. Meaning, it is applied on all goods delivered to San Rafael. For example, Golden Gate Transit were to purchase buses from Mississippi to use in San Rafael, San Rafael would charge an additional $0.25 per $100 tax on the buses.
In April 2020, the City launched the San Rafael Small Business COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund to help small businesses struggling to maintain cash flow during these unprecedented times. Please visit the fund’s website for more information. In addition, in conjunction with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and the City, the San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) spearheaded a weekly initiative to support...
Yes, the City welcomes any opportunity to work with neighboring jurisdictions. Please refer to page 56 of the June 15th Staff Report on the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for a full list of San Rafael’s shared services and partnerships with other government agencies.