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Protegiendo sus Derechos de Vivienda Justa - Spanish

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2023 - Weekend Regulation Update, Parking Modifications, Pilot Program Evaluation

Removed 4-Hour Time Limit Restrictions on weekends Remove the four-hour time limit restrictions in on-street spaces identified during the Task Force meetings in the Commercial zone on Saturdays and Sundays so that long-term parkers (e.g. local residents) may use those spaces while many businesses are closed and current parking occupancy rates are low. Net Gain...

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SRFD Vegetation Management - Recent Projects

Follow our progress here, as the Vegetation Management Bureau works with the community to modify San Rafael's landscape to become more fire resilient. In 2017, continuous efforts were underway to improve the fire safety of San Rafael's WUI and along the open-spaces of San Rafael. Along with our continued progress in 2018, we want...

Join Online Sessions about Project HomeKey

Homelessness is a key issue in Marin, and here’s how to help solve it San Rafael, CA – Homelessness is a public health issue nationwide, statewide and even in affluent Marin County. From Richardson’s Bay to the Pacific coast to the northern parts of Novato and everywhere in between, there is an urgent public-health need for...

2018 Wildfire Symposium and Presentations

SRFD Vegetation Management HOME 2018 Wildland Urban Interface Symposium Hosted by the San Rafael Fire Department and Dominican University. This symposium is a 3 hour event that covers 17 different speakers from state and local agencies as well as PG&E and congress. Here you will find the presentation in audio and video form Speaker Bios:...

City Council - March 20, 2023

Date and time: 2023-03-20 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilAgendaSAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Participate Virtually: Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/cc-2023-03-20 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 444-9171 ID: 860 6190...

ADA Access Advisory Committee - June 7, 2023

Date and time: 2023-06-07 02:00 pmLocation: City Hall, Third Floor, Small Mtg RoomDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2023-06-07 02:00 pmLocation: City Hall, Third Floor, Small Mtg RoomDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaNOTICE OF MEETING ADA ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM Community Development Conference Room 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael,...

City Council - June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)

Date and time: 2023-06-20 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: City CouncilAgendaSAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL - TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Participate Virtually: Watch on Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/cc-2023-06-20 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Listen by phone: (669) 444-9171 ID: 860-6190-5675# One...

Debris Boxes and Storage Containers

A Minor Temporary Encroachment Permit is required for all debris boxes and storage containers (i.e. portable on demand storage containers - PODS) placed on the street. Please note that an encroachment permit is not required if the debris box or storage container is placed on private property such as in a driveway and does not...

Energy Efficiency Loan

The City is gearing up for one of its biggest citywide energy efficiency upgrades yet. Last fall the City partnered with PG&E to apply for a $1.2m California Energy Commission (CEC) loan to replace all streetlights within the City, and interior lights in older City buildings with more energy efficient LED bulbs. The savings generated...

State Funding for Affordable Housing and Homeless Support Services

In the fall of 2018, the State of California announced a one-time, state-wide funding opportunity called the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP). This funding opportunity supports homeless-related services and capital projects. The State allocated approximately $4.8 million to Marin County. The Homeless Policy Steering Committee (Marin County’s local Continuum of Care) who is required to determine the...

How to Address Panhandling

Our community is making significant progress towards ending chronic homelessness. In the last four months alone, we have housed 24 more people, bringing our total to 71. Beyond our work with the HOT Team and Coordinated Entry, the City recently renewed its contract with Downtown Streets Team, which has now helped 100+ people experiencing homelessness...

Grand Jury Report on Vaping

On May 9, 2019, the 2018-2019 Marin County Civil Grand Jury released a report that addresses rapidly growing youth tobacco use spurred by the emergence of electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes). In their report, the Grand Jury Report recommends a four-pronged approach to combat vaping: (1) Limit the availability of flavored tobacco; (2) Educate students, teachers and parents;...

Winter 2022 Juried Exhibition

Winter 2022 Juried Exhibition Online AWARDS First Place Suzanne Siminger’s Reflections Second Place Jann Noddin’s Fruit Stand on Holly Street Third Place Susie Kelly’s These Boots Aren’t Made For Walking Honorable Mentions HM Harlan Crowder’s Olive Avenue II HM Mimi Sheiner’s In the Garden HM Bob Amos’s Sarah’s Airstream HM Lana Kohn’s Mezclada HM Scott...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, New Variant, Funeral Assistance, & More

Following the State’s weekly tier status update, Marin County remains in the Orange Tier 3 (Moderate Risk) for another week. In order to move to the next less restrictive tier, we must spend at least 21 days in Tier 3 and meet additional requirements before advancing. Yesterday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery: moving beyond the Blueprint...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Great Plates, Fire Safe Your Home, PG&E Power Shutoff Webinar, & More

At the end of April, Governor Newsom announced a new food delivery service program for older adults called, Great Plates Delivered: Home Meals for Seniors. It’s intended to accomplish two things: provide access to nutritious meals for older adults who are sheltering in place, and support local restaurants. The framework for Great Plates was developed at the State level, but it must be first...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Enforcement Ordinance, Schools, Bags, & More

Yesterday morning, the Marin County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance that enhances enforcement efforts of the Public Health Order. The idea of this urgency ordinance is not to issue citations without warnings to individuals and businesses; in fact, it allows for a grace period so a notice of violation can be issued before issuing a citation. Education and awareness is preferred prior to issuing citations. The penalty for individuals would be between $25 and $500. For businesses, it...

Northgate Town Square Environmental Review

Notice is hereby given that the City of San Rafael (City), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project (proposed project). In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared this Notice of...

Permits Requiring Plan Review: Residential & Commercial

**ATTN CUSTOMERS** Effective 1/1/2023 all Building Permits issued after this date will be valid for 2 years. Minor permits such as water heater & furnaces, etc. will be valid for 180 days only. If your permit is not Finaled by the expiration date you will need to pay a renewal fee. New Structures,...

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