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"... recommendations to the City Council on June 29, 2021. City Council hearings were held on July 19 and August 2 ... 2, 2021: City Council Public Hearing on General Plan 2040 and Downtown ... July 19, 2021: City Council Public Hearing on General Plan 2040 and Downtown Precise ... 6, 2020 City Council (discussion of transportation standards ... City Council Reviews General Plan Progress Report #3 - December 2, 2019 ..."

Upcoming Meetings San Rafael General Plan 2040 and the Downtown Precise Plan were both adopted on August 2, 2021. This page provides archival links to the meetings that occurred during the General Plan Update process, including staff reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and other materials. The General Plan 2040 Steering Committee had its 25th and final...

Snapshot --Homelessness Update, Budget Amendments, Events and More!!!

"... The City Council will meet on Monday, August 19, 2024 Special City Council ... Meeting – 4:45 p.m. The upcoming Special City Council meeting is open to the public ... Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Homelessness Update The City Council will receive ... Change The City Council will consider updates to the Urban Lot Split application process to enhance ... , the City Council: Conferenced with legal counsel on anticipated and existing ligation ..."

Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo #CityHallSelfie Organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center...

Snapshot --Assessment Districts, Grand Jury Responses, Events and More!!!

"... News The City Council will meet on Monday, July 15, 2024 City Council ... Closed Session - 4:40 p.m. The City Council will hold a closed session starting at 4:40 ... p.m. Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Baypoint ... Lagoons & Point San Pedro Landscape Median Assessment Districts The City Council will hold ... Median Landscaping Assessment Districts. On June 17, 2024 the City Council approved resolutions ..."

Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo San Rafael’s Read with Pride! Event Photo Credit: Margaret Stawowy, Librarian Last Quiz Question Congrats to Rich Myhre! The City of San Rafael is celebrating being 150 years old this year! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San...

Pavement Management Program

"... City ... The City ... and specifications, deemed reasonable by the City Engineer for the project, are available ... . The project was presented to City Council during the August 19, 2024 regular meeting. Please click ... Project Presentation to City Council ..."

Please view this site for information and answers on San Rafael's current street pavement improvement project!

Message from the Mayor of San Rafael

"... over the next three years. At our annual retreat in December 2024, the City Council adopted ... empowering staff to bring those goals to life. Through public study sessions in March and May 2025, Council ... workplans and ensure alignment and collaboration between the City Council, the community, and City ... staff, helping us build a city that is responsive, inclusive, and delivers effective services ... needs will arise, the City Council will thoughtfully consider any necessary changes, balancing new ..."

I’m proud to share San Rafael’s Three-Year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025–2028, which outlines our citywide priorities, goals, and objectives. This plan reflects a shared vision for our community and serves as a roadmap to guide the City’s work over the next three years. At our annual retreat in December 2024, the City Council...

For Developers

"... The City ... , 2021, the City Council adopted an amendment ... On December 19, 2022, the City Council adopted ... for new worker households. In December 2023, the San Rafael City Council adopted amendments ..."

Affordable Housing Requirements for Developers The City of San Rafael requires all new developments, residential and non-residential, to contribute towards the provision of affordable housing. On February 16, 2021, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Affordable Housing Ordinance 1990 and associated Resolutions 14890 and 14891 amending the affordable housing obligation for residential projects. The majority of the...

Snapshot --Fire Dispatch Services, City News, Events and More!!!

"... City News The City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Closed ... Session The City Council will hold a closed session starting at 5:00 p.m ... . Regular City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. *Note new regular start time ... The City Council will present a proclamation honoring Mark Hedeen's retirement after ... ’ Day Holiday, the next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Andrew Restrepo Last Quiz Question Congrats to Val Hornstein! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pay phone featured in the last Snapshot can be found in the back hall of the County of Marin Board of Supervisor Chambers at the Civic Center...

The Village at Loch Lomond Marina Project

"... : City Council Resolution #12330(Certification of Final EIR and Adoption of CEQA ... ) City Council Resolution #12332 (Approval of Environmental ... annually by the City Council. For new resident property owners in the “The Strand,” the assessment ... in November 2017. A link to the July 17, 2017 City Council staff report on the “CFD” is provided below ... under “Links for more information. . .” In 2020, the San Rafael City Council approved a new ..."

Address: 110 Loch Lomond Drive Project No.: ZC04-02, ED04-063, TS04-001, UP04-001 Master Developer (Construction of subdivision, park improvements, utilities, and infrastructure): Marina Village Associates, LLC 1999 Avenue of the Stars Suite 2850 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Attn: Thomas DiPrima thomas@woodridgecapital.com Residential Developer (Phase 2 of “The Strand” and Mixed-Use Building): Tru Mark Homes 3001 Bishop Drive,...

November 5, 2024 Election- Measure P

"... ] The City ... , and the City ... Council ... . CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX ... of December 16, 2024, the City Council adopted ..."

The City Clerk received a petition on January 31, 2024, for an initiative to fund a new main library and community center at Albert Park. The proponents followed the required process, and the City Council approved placing the measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election ballot. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX MEASURE P...

Performance Metrics

"... ] The City ... by the City ... , the City ... Council ... , established a baseline for the metric, and trendlines. The San Rafael City Council approved ..."

The City is implementing a performance measurement approach to track progress towards annual goals and objectives. The metrics, targets, and information about data sources are displayed in the Citywide Performance Management Dashboard. Background The goals of our performance measurement program are to: Track the City’s progress on targets set in key policy areas, Track the...

Sister City - Lonate Pozzolo, Province of Varese, Italy

"... In 1988, a local group of residents asked the City Council to recognize Lonate Pozzolo, Province ... of Varese, Italy, as a sister city of San Rafael, and the residents of Lonate Pozzolo have expressed ... their desire to establish a sister city relationship with San Rafael in order to foster cultural ... , the City of San Rafael City Council formally recognized Lonate Pozzolo, Province of Varese, Italy,as a Sister City of San Rafael. ..."

In 1988, a local group of residents asked the City Council to recognize Lonate Pozzolo, Province of Varese, Italy, as a sister city of San Rafael, and the residents of Lonate Pozzolo have expressed their desire to establish a sister city relationship with San Rafael in order to foster cultural exchanges as well as inter-cultural...

City Department Hours and Services

"... City ... City ... Hybrid City Council meetings ... Contact City Council form ... Public comment during City Council meetings ..."

Non-Public Safety Hours of Operation In Person/Walk-in, By Appointment & Virtual Department Hours for Public Access to Services Contact City Hall - 1400 Fifth Avenue City Attorney Please contact the City Attorney's office for public access. (415) 485-3080 City Clerk M - Th: 9am - 4pm F: By Appointment Only M-Th. - in- person/walk-in services...

City Council Resolution No 14587 approving Master Use Permit, Environmental and Design Review Permit and Sign Program Amendment

Massage Inspection Program

"... with the City's ... and related activities Violations of the City's Massage Ordinance are aggressively prosecuted ... of inspectors. On Monday, December 1, 2014, the San Rafael City Council adopted ... . Staff Report to City Council on Massage Ordinance Amendments ... by the City Council ..."

We are extremely serious about ensuring that all massage establishments comply with the City's Massage Ordinance and state law. The ordinance is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare by: Ensuring orderly regulation of massage therapy services Providing minimum sanitation and operational standards Requiring minimum qualifications for practitioners and owners Preventing the misuse of...

Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector District

"... by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county at large. Trustees ... are appointed by their city council or county board of supervisors and serve a two or four year ... Each member of the Board appointed by the governing body of a City or Town shall be an elector ... of the City or Town from which he/she is appointed, and a resident of that portion of the city/town ... Lindsay Lara, City Clerk 415-485-3066 Municipal Code ..."

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District protects the health and welfare of the communities it serves from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases by utilizing cost-effective, environmentally responsible integrated vector management practices. The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county...

Historic Preservation

"... city ... greatly to its character. City regulations protect a number of buildings designated as local ... landmarks. The City Council adopted a survey of older, architecturally interesting buildings ... and structures known as the Historical/Architectural Survey which includes 305 sites throughout the City ... agency [City determines to be] associated with events [or] persons important in our past [or] embodies ..."

Historic Background San Rafael, being the oldest city in Marin County, has many older buildings that contribute greatly to its character. City regulations protect a number of buildings designated as local landmarks. The City Council adopted a survey of older, architecturally interesting buildings and structures known as the Historical/Architectural Survey which includes 305 sites throughout...

Council Subcommittee Meetings

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Standing Subcommittees City Council Standing Subcommittees are permanent committees made up of less than a quorum of the City Council that focus on specific ongoing topics, like finance or public safety. Because they meet regularly, they are subject to the Brown Act, meaning their meetings must be open to the public, with agendas posted in...

Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan

"... , the City ... consultant to lead the CPRMP process. July 2021: City Council approved ... to represent a broad cross-section of the community. November 2021: City Council ... , prioritization criteria, and draft recommendations to City Council. The staff report can be viewed by clicking ... 17, 2023: The San Rafael City Council adopted the City’s first Citywide Parks ..."

Para español, utilice la opción de Google Translate San Rafael Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan From 2022 to 2023, the City of San Rafael conducted an extensive infrastructure assessment and community engagement process to develop a Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan . Adopted by City Council in April 2023, the Master Plan provides...

June 7, 2016 Election

"... City ... 1942 Measure D - City of San Rafael ... the City of San Rafael be authorized to levy an annual $59 parcel tax (slightly higher for multiple ... Rafael voters approved Measure D. At the Council meeting of July 18, 2016, the City Council ... . The City of San Rafael voters approved the Measure D with the required two-thirds majority vote ..."

For comprehensive information regarding Elections, please visit the County of Marin Elections Office website. Staff report and resolution calling election Ordinance – Full Text of Measure Notice of Election and Measure City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis Argument in Favor of Measure D Election Results Ordinance 1942 Measure D - City of San Rafael Special Library Services Parcel Tax...

Snapshot --Special Presentations, Smoking Ordinance, Events and More!!!!

"... The City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Closed ... Session – 4:45 p.m. The City Council will hold a closed session starting at 4:45 p.m ... . Regular City Council Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Special Presentation supporting Hispanic ... Americans, the City Council will be presenting a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us as we ... signs of suicide and to the resources available to prevent it. The City Council will present ..."

Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo We <3 Sun Valley Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center Fire Station in downtown San Rafael! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...

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