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City Council Resolution No 14585 Certifying the Final EIR for the project

Matched in attachment: "... 1 RESOLUTION NO. 14585 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby certifies the project’s Final EIR, based ... Department and the City Council. ... The City Council has reviewed and considered all information contained in the FEIR prior to making its ... COUNCIL BY:____________ LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk ..."

Who or what official body makes the final decision of the project’s design?

"... The City of San Rafael City Council  maintains the authority to make the final decision ..."

The City of San Rafael City Council  maintains the authority to make the final decision on the project design and implementation. The project must continue to align with the grant goals and objects as designated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

Homelessness

"... ] The City ... city ... - The City ... - The City ... The City ..."

City of San Rafael Homelessness The City of San Rafael remains committed to finding solutions that honor the dignity of every person living in San Rafael, while at the same time preserving the accessibility and cleanliness of our shared public spaces, something that is crucial for the well-being of everyone who calls our city home.

Finance

"... the City ... Council ... City ... of the City ..."

About the Finance Department The Finance Department provides financial information, policy analyses, and recommendations that help the City Council and all City Departments make decisions about how to allocate resources. Our department accounts for those resources and discloses the financial condition of the City and the results of its operations in the year end Comprehensive...

How will the City address these budget challenges?

"... annually. Mandatory Furlough Program – The San Rafael City Council has ... Rafael City Council also approved Voluntary Retirement Separation Program which results in on-going ... salary and benefit savings to the City by not filling the vacant positions or restructuring around ... . Emergency Reserve - Following the Great Recession, the City has been able ... of 15% or 20% would be optimal, the City Council agreed to reduce our reserve by a total of 5 ..."

To meet our financial challenges, there are a number of efforts and programs we have implemented to reduce expenses and increase revenue, including: Hiring Freeze – A hiring freeze has already been instituted which will result in approximately $1.4 million in savings annually. Mandatory Furlough Program – The San Rafael City Council has approved a...

Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as approved at the March 18, 2019 City Council meeting)

"... Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as approved at the March 18, 2019 City Council meeting) ..."

Matched in attachment: "... All items that require additional detail will return to the City Council at a subsequent date for consideration ... The draft plan was presented to City Council on January 22, 2019. ... Staff hopes to have an initial round of proposed draft ordinances ready for public and City Council ... Staff hopes to have an initial round of ordinance updates ready for public and City Council input within ... can be developed and brought to the City Council for approval within 90 days. ..."

Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as approved at the March 18, 2019 City Council meeting)

Housing Element Update Process - Draft Documents

"... of activities: On May 10, the City published an “Adoption Draft” 2023-2031 Housing Element ... for consideration by the City Council.  The Council adopted the document "as is" with no additional edits ... On April 20, the City published a Planning Commission "Adoption Draft" for consideration ... by the Planning Commission.  The Commission recommended that the Council adopt the document ... Adoption Draft The Planning Commission and City Council action also included ..."

Links to earlier versions of the Housing Element are provided below, along with a timetable of activities: On May 10, the City published an “Adoption Draft” 2023-2031 Housing Element for consideration by the City Council.  The Council adopted the document "as is" with no additional edits.    A clean copy and tracked change version appear below....

What does the City Manager's Office do?

"... The City Manager's ... Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy ... , efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy ... and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage ... and national level, advocating the City's interests and increasing the City's influence as a leader in good government. ..."

The City Manager's Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager's office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council's efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the local, state and national...

Existing Plans and Programs

"... Marin County ... Consolidated Plan. This is a county-level document that identifies program goals for federal ... . This is the recently adopted regional plan for the nine-county Bay Area and provides a high-level ... by the City Council on August 2, 2021 following a four-year planning process. In particular, please check ..."

Current 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element. Adopted on May 15, 2023 and is part of the San Rafael General Plan. The Housing Element describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. Elemento de Vivienda 2023 - 2031 Capítulo 6: Plan de acción para la vivienda 2015-2023 San Rafael Housing Element,...

How are CBIDs established, renewed, or disestablished?

"... to City Council for approval. CBIDs must be established according ..."

The process begins with a petition signed by a majority of property owners within the proposed district and involves submission and approval of required components such as a district management plan to City Council for approval. CBIDs must be established according to the State’s Streets and Highways Code. Renewal is permitted once a district has...

I don’t have time to attend a meeting. How do I voice my opinion?

"... to the City Council by email or mail. Each member of the City Council has ... is part of the public record you should also send a copy to the City Clerk's Office ... by email or mail to: City Clerk’s ... Office 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 San Rafael, CA 94901 Be sure that the City Clerk receives ... likely the City Council will have an opportunity to read and consider the contents. ..."

You can send your thoughts to the City Council by email or mail. Each member of the City Council has their own email account, but if you want to ensure your message is part of the public record you should also send a copy to the City Clerk's Office by email or mail to: City...

Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as presented at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting)

"... Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as presented at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting) ..."

Matched in attachment: "... For example, note here if the action requires further or extensive legal review, future City Council ... Coordination between County and City alerting authorities. ... The updated map will be presented to City Council within 60 days of completion to be adopted through ... Council within 160 days. ... City and County ordinance and policy changes may be required. ..."

Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as presented at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting)

How can I participate in the Public Art Program 2025 - 2026?

"... ) and City Council review (Feb 2026 ..."

Share feedback through digital surveys and in-person review events in October 2025. Attend the Public Art Review Board meeting (January 2026) and City Council review (Feb 2026) to provide public comment.  

City Council Goals & Strategies 2017-18

Matched in attachment: "... May 23, 2017 City Council Goals & Strategies Fiscal Year 2017-18 ... May 23, 2017 GOAL A: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE & RESPONSIBLE ... City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office 3. ... City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office ... City Manager’s Office & City Clerk’s Office All departments City Manager’s Office All ..."

What resources has San Rafael used to help individuals that are experiencing homelessness find permanent housing?

"... :   City ... Council ... )   The City ... .  The City ... . The City ..."

San Rafael continues to be a countywide leader in the development of new housing options for people experiencing homelessness. This includes:   City Council allocated $1.3M in Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars to support the redevelopment of 3301 Kerner Boulevard, a former County office building, as permanent supportive housing.  The project received major support from Marin...

If the library moves to Albert Park, what will happen to the Carnegie?

"... The City is still evaluating the future use of the site. Measure P requires that within two years ... , the City Council will initiate a public planning process related to the preservation of the historic ... uses. The City has not yet started the planning process nor made any decisions about ... the future use of the Carnegie Library property. However, the City has begun evaluating whether ... and analyzing the deed transferring the City the Carnegie Library property. The deed restricted ..."

The City is still evaluating the future use of the site. Measure P requires that within two years, the City Council will initiate a public planning process related to the preservation of the historic Carnegie Library building for ongoing civic, community or community-serving commercial uses. The City has not yet started the planning process nor...

Third Street - Lindaro Intersection

"... , except the north leg serves a city-owned parking lot driveway (versus being a typical street ...  council meeting closed the north ... leg (parking lot driveway) to vehicles. After the November 2, 2020 City Council meeting ... City Council and Staff to reconsider the closure of the Walgreens driveway. The main concern ... of the city owned parking lot serving Walgreens driveway “exit only”. This would partially or fully ..."

The intersection of Third Street and Lindaro Street is a four-legged, 90-degree intersection, except the north leg serves a city-owned parking lot driveway (versus being a typical street) and there is a stop-controlled side street (Lootens Place) just 60 feet to the west. Historical turning movement counts from 2016 and 2017 indicate 80 vehicles use...

General Plan 2040

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Click here for a list of Steering Committee members Welcome to the San Rafael General Plan 2040 Website!  On August 2, 2021, the San Rafael City Council adopted General Plan 2040 and the Downtown Precise Plan.  The Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations (related to the Environmental Impact Report) along with ordinances amending...

What is the sales tax in the city?

"... % County Health and Safety ... 1.56% City ... 0.25% *On June 16, 2014, the City Council ... .  In October, 2014, the City Council appointed a community Measure E Oversight Committee to ensure ... that all Measure E funds are spent on permissible uses. To find out if an address is within the City ..."

Effective 10/1/2022, the current sales tax rate in San Rafael is 9.25%.  Check out the break down:   State General Fund 3.94% County Health and Safety 1.56% City of San Rafael 1.00% San Rafael Transactions and Use Tax - 3/31/2034* 0.75% Measure R - 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2030 0.25% Marin County Measure A (Parks and Open...

Can the City delay creating district voting until the census and can that decision be negotiated? What would the cost be to delay? Has it been done in other jurisdictions? How would the Council delay the implementation of districts and any related cost? What is the optics of waiting until the 2020 census to create districts? What is the community opinion? And are there examples of other communities that have done similar?

"... The City’s outside counsel advises that the City has the option to delay implementing district ... of litigation, a judge might deem this to be a reasonable course of action for the City rather than having ... . Based upon an assessment of the risks, the City Council voted on January 16, 2018 to proceed ..."

The City’s outside counsel advises that the City has the option to delay implementing district-based elections until after the 2020 Census, and a number of jurisdictions took this approach preceding the last Census (in 2010).  However, litigation under the CVRA has become substantially more active since that time, and this approach  would not necessarily avoid...

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