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Why isn’t there an expiration date on my business certificate?

To save paper, postage, and staff time, we are no longer printing new certificates every time a license is renewed, unless there is a significant change such as a new business name or address. You can view expiration dates in the online business registry.

How can I ensure the timely processing of my business license application or renewal?

There are a few things to be sure to do so we can process your business license in a timely fashion: Register online and promptly respond to any follow-up emails and additional requests. If your business is located within city limits, Contact the Planning Division to get their zoning approval ahead of time. Pay the...

What if I close or sell my business?

Please provide written notification of a business closure or sale.  Include the date the business was closed or sold and the name of the new owner, if applicable.   For your convenience, you may contact us via email at BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org.  You can close your license online.  You will need your account number and your PIN, both...

Jim Myhers

Salary Schedules

In an effort to promote government transparency and openness and comply with Assembly Bill 2040, we have included a link to the latest compensation information for elected officials, officers, and employees via the State Controller's Government Compensation in California site. Additional Resources: Employee Benefit Summary, Employee Agreements & Employer-Employee Relations Resolution Salary Schedules Term AFSCME / Local 1 -...

Robert Sinnott

April Miller

Employee & Labor Relations

Employee and Labor RelationsThe Department of Human Resources is responsible for labor relations with the City's eleven different bargaining groups, which represents approximately 400 full-time staff (regular employees). All regular employees are members in some form of a bargaining group, from the various public safety groups to non-safety positions such as engineers, street maintenance workers,...

I received a correctable citation for “no current tab” or “expired registration,” what is the process to take care of this citation?

Within 35 days from the citation issue date you should obtain your registration sticker or current registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles and submit it to the office staff at City of San Rafael Parking Services. The staff will verify the current registration (we need to physically see your vehicle), sign-off the citation and accept the...

How do I register my new business?

If you would like to register your new business, you should first check with our Planning Division to make sure your business location is zoned properly for the business you want to do.  Once a location has been secured you will need to complete a Business License Application online, within 45 days of operation.

Campaign & Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) To keep things open and transparent, California law requires many public officials and employees to share certain financial information. This helps make sure no one is making decisions that benefit their own finances. In San Rafael, elected officials, designated staff, and planning commissioners are required to fill out a...

Elections

Changes Coming to the Ritter Center

The City-Ritter Memorandum of Understanding At the August 15th City Council Meeting, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ritter Center to work in partnership on a number of operational changes at Ritter.  In an effort to continue to provide critical resources for people experiencing homelessness, while simultaneously addressing the growing concerns...

Claim for Damages

Submit your claim electronically or download a PDF and submit it either in person, by mail, or fax to the City Clerk’s Office. As with all claims, you should provide any information that you believe will support your claim (i.e., estimates, photographs and diagrams). The outside adjuster will move quickly to resolve your claim. As soon as...

Volunteer Spotlight: Hugo Landecker

Describe your volunteer activity with San Rafael? As weather permits, I pull French broom from the 15 acre Gerstle Park open space. This project started about 25 years ago. At that time, nobody knew this area was public open space. The primary entrance was marked with no trespassing signs. Even if a hiker didn't heed...

Done/Doing (#4)

Here's an update of what we've done and what we're doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Wrote a post about our current site analytics. Decided the team needed a Trello board for better coordination and communication. It’s already helping. Pretty much finished all the answers content! Whew! There’s a few we still need...

City Clerk

Welcome to the City Clerk’s Office! We’re your friendly link to local government — here to help you stay informed, get involved, and access the information you need. Whether you’re curious about City Council meetings, need help finding a public record, want to learn more about running for local office, or are interested in joining...

Rob Epstein

City Awards

2016 Platinum Public Engagement, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Davenport Institute article, July 2014 2013 Silver Beacon Award for Local Leadership toward Solving Climate Change, Institute for Local Government Western City article, July 2014 2012 Freeway Project of the Year for 101 HOV Gap Closure,...

Labor Negotiations

Collective Bargaining 101 We have approximately 400 full-time staff (regular employees). All regular employees are members in some form of a bargaining group, from the various public safety groups to non-safety positions such as engineers, street maintenance workers, and librarians. Negotiations between the City and these groups determine conditions of employment, such as wages, working...

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