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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Update Regarding Ongoing City Efforts to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires (August 20, 2018 City Council meeting)

"... Update Regarding Ongoing City Efforts to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires (August 20, 2018 City Council meeting) ..."

Matched in attachment: "... City Manager Approval: ______________ SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 ... https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/vegetation-management/ SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page ... SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 4 City departments are collaborating on a package ... of recommended actions for City Council consideration. ... from City Council consideration. ..."

Update Regarding Ongoing City Efforts to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires (August 20, 2018 City Council meeting)

Will there be an effort in the County to engage the Latino community to become citizens? i.e. People that may be eligible to become citizens.

"... at-large elections to district-based elections, nor of the decision to be made by the City Council ... . It is a related matter, however, which may be the subject of further discussion by the City Council either in connection with the current matter, or at a later date. ..."

Such engagement efforts are not a requirement of the CVRA, which only addresses the change from at-large elections to district-based elections, nor of the decision to be made by the City Council whether to transition to district-based elections during the time period allowed by the law. It is a related matter, however, which may be...

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...

Adjournments in Memory

"... Purpose: City Council meetings can be adjourned to commemorate and celebrate ... (<200 words) summary of the individual’s connection to the City of San Rafael and contributions ..."

Purpose: City Council meetings can be adjourned to commemorate and celebrate the life of San Rafael community members who have died. Requests for memorial adjournments should include: The name of the person to be memorialized A brief (<200 words) summary of the individual’s connection to the City of San Rafael and contributions to the community...

Has the City of San Rafael adopted any formal policies regarding pension reform?

"... Yes.  The City Council approved ... taken as of the date of the report/resolution. On June 3, 2013, the City Council approved ..."

Yes.  The City Council approved a pension and retiree health reform resolutionon May 7, 2012.  This resolution not only includes pension policies going forward, but also a listing of the many pension reform measures taken as of the date of the report/resolution. On June 3, 2013, the City Council approved a pension funding policy based on the Government...

2021 - Canal Transportation Study

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Canal Transportation Study In 2021 City council approved Canal Access Study that had a parking component to it. Based on that study we applied for and received a grant for Adaptive Transportation Program to help address parking issues in the Canal.

How will the City involve the entire community in the public process and keep them involved? How will the City ensure people affected, i.e. people of color, have opportunity to speak and be involved beyond just public comment?

"... The City held a study session on November 20 and has held public hearings on December 4, December ... 18 and January 16 to receive public input.  Now that the City Council has decided to transition ... to district-based elections, the City Council will hold multiple meetings over a period of not more than ... the opportunity to speak to the Council about how the new electoral districts should be formed ... .  In addition, the City is entering into an agreement with National Demographics, Inc. that will make ..."

The City held a study session on November 20 and has held public hearings on December 4, December 18 and January 16 to receive public input.  Now that the City Council has decided to transition to district-based elections, the City Council will hold multiple meetings over a period of not more than 90 days in...

What was the Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits and what did they find?

"... In 2019, the City Council's ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)  Committee ... that included an analysis of the options available to the City to further our pension/OPEB reform ... to the City Council at the August 5, 2019 meeting, was a follow-up to an earlier report from 2014 regarding the same topic. ..."

In 2019, the City Council's ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)  Committee , which included Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Gamblin,  formed an advisory committee, referred to as the “Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits” to review and prepare a written report that included an analysis of the options available to the City to...

2016-2017 City Council Goals & Strategies

Matched in attachment: "... Public Works, City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager’s Office City Manager ... ’s Office 4 GOAL B: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD ... 5 GOAL C: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD DEPARTMENTS ... Fire 6 GOAL D: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LEAD ... , City Attorney 7 GOAL E: STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES ..."

City Council Ordinance No 1962 approving a PD Rezoning for 1650 Los Gamos 

Matched in attachment: "... ORDINANCE NO.1962 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ... The City Council has determined, through adoption of a separate resolution of CEQA Findings of Fact ... COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: DIVISION 1. ... a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael on the 17th day of September 2018, and ... of San Rafael at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 1st day of October 2018. ..."

City Council Ordinance No 1963 approving a PD Rezoning for 1600 Los Gamos 

Matched in attachment: "... ORDINANCE NO. 1963 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A A CITY- INITIATED REZONING ... Attachment 4-2 WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings, as required under San Rafael ... Attachment 4-4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS ... at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael on the 17th day of September 2018 ... of San Rafael at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 1st day of October 2018. ..."

What made the City decide to take proactive action on district elections rather than just wait for pressure from the various groups? What does the City hope to accomplish?

"... The City began to do research, hired outside counsel, and started to schedule public hearings ... letter.  The City hopes to provide an opportunity for all interested persons to provide input to the City ... Council on the issue of district-based elections, and to ensure that the City’s electoral system ... best serves the entire City, in compliance with state and federal law. ..."

The City began to do research, hired outside counsel, and started to schedule public hearings on the issue of district-based elections when it learned of the impending receipt of Mr. Shenkman’s letter.  The City hopes to provide an opportunity for all interested persons to provide input to the City Council on the issue of district-based...

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