"... Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as presented at the January 22, 2019 CityCouncil meeting) ..."
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Draft Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan (as presented at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting)
Many of the #8Can’tWait policy suggestions are already in place in the San Rafael Police Department Policy Manual. Following City Council approval of the new use of force policy, all law enforcement officers will be thoroughly trained on what these policy changes mean in their day to day police work. The changes will be discussed in daily shift briefings, as well as schedule...
"... at-large elections to district-based elections, nor of the decision to be made by the CityCouncil... . It is a related matter, however, which may be the subject of further discussion by the CityCouncil 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...
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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...
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City Council Approves New Mobile Vending Program-Implementation to Begin by Spring 2026 On Monday November 3, 2025 the San Rafael City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The program centers around a three-prong approach of (i) strengthening the City’s enforcement tools, (ii) providing...
"... 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 CityCouncil has decided to transition ... to district-based elections, the CityCouncil 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...
"... . This process is known as a rescinding a PDA. A designated PDA can be removed by the CityCouncil ..."
Yes. After a PDA has been designated, it can be removed at any time by the local jurisdiction. This process is known as a rescinding a PDA. A designated PDA can be removed by the City Council adopting a resolution rescinding the PDA. While removing the PDA is immediate, it may continue to appear as...
"... and it has been a key initiative for our CityCouncil for many years. We are committed to reducing carbon ..."
Sustainability in San Rafael Keep Informed Join us at our quarterly Community Climate Action Forums, which are held virtually on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting at 4pm each January, April, July and October. Details are posted on the Events Calendar a few weeks before. Video recordings can be found on our YouTube page. ...
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On June 3, 2013, the CityCouncil 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...
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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.
Following City Council action in May 2022, all shake and wooden roofs would be required to be replaced by May 31, 2027. Financial assistance may be available to assistant residents with this change. Please reach out to Wildfire Prevention in the Fire Department to learn more. Why? Wooden roofs are much more susceptible to ignition...
"... In 2019, the CityCouncil'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 CityCouncil 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...
"... the initiative process, as opposed to being placed on the ballot through City...Council or legislative action. Citizen-led initiatives ..."
A citizen-led initiative is a measure that was placed on the ballot through the initiative process, as opposed to being placed on the ballot through City Council or legislative action. Citizen-led initiatives require a simple majority to pass. Measure P was drafted and proposed by the San Rafael Public Library Foundation, as well as the...
"... and appointing the incumbent candidates.
At the Council meeting on June 15, 2015, the City...Council adopted ... the CityCouncil wish not to hold an election. At the Council meeting on August 17, 2015, the City... — 12/19
John A. Gamblin Member of the CityCouncil... Four Years 12/15 — 12/19
Andrew C. McCullough Member of the CityCouncil ..."
For comprehensive information regarding Elections, please visit the County of Marin Elections Office website. Independent Expenditure Ordinance Staff report and resolution calling the election Staff Report and resolution cancelling the election and appointing the incumbent candidates. At the Council meeting on June 15, 2015, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 3,...
"... 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...
"... Update Regarding Ongoing City Efforts to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires (August 20, 2018 CityCouncil meeting) ..."
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Update Regarding Ongoing City Efforts to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires (August 20, 2018 City Council meeting)
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In 2019, the City Council adopted the San Rafael Climate Action Plan 2030 (CCAP 2030). CCAP 2030 primarily focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the pollution that causes climate change. The plan also acknowledges the need to adapt to the effects in two programs: Sea Level Rise - Prepare and adapt to a rising sea...
"... the County... for City... for nominating and appointing incumbents should the CityCouncil wish not to hold an election ... . An election of this nature would cost from $180,000 to $230,000. At the CityCouncil meeting of August 21 ... , the CityCouncil appointed the incumbents ..."
For comprehensive information regarding Elections, please visit the County of Marin Elections Office website. Resolution Calling Election Notice of Election Staff report and resolution cancelling the election Independent Expenditure Ordinance Update As of the filing deadline for City of San Rafael elected official candidates, only incumbents filed for the seats up for re-election. In this...
"... year. To get started, simply apply online or fill out an application form and return it to the City... Clerk.
The CityCouncil will interview applicants and make appointments. Each board, commission ... a voice in your city government—join a board, committee, or commission!
Serving on a board ... . These groups provide valuable advice to the CityCouncil and play a crucial role in ensuring community ..."
Interested in shaping the future of our community? You can apply to serve on a board, commission, or committee (BCC) at any time, with appointments made in April and October each year. To get started, simply apply online or fill out an application form and return it to the City Clerk. The City Council will...
