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About the Program The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city’s cultural identity. Funded by a $250,000 California Arts Council grant, the program will bring five new public art installations—including murals, mosaics, and sculptures—to highly visible locations across downtown. The program aims to: Enhance San...
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On April 2nd the City Council selected Canal Map 3B along with it's election rotation for incorporation into the proposed ordinance adopting by-district elections for use at the 2020 elections. The City Council adopted the ordinance at the 6th and final public hearing on April 16th. Draft Maps The following maps were submitted for consideration...
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The CityCouncil will present a proclamation honoring Mark Hedeen's retirement after ... ’ Day Holiday, the next CityCouncil 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...
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At our annual retreat in December 2024, the CityCouncil 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 CityCouncil, the community, and City... staff, helping us build a city that is responsive, inclusive, and delivers effective services ... needs will arise, the CityCouncil 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...
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On December 19, 2022, the CityCouncil adopted ... for new worker households.
In December 2023, the San Rafael CityCouncil 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...
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The project was presented to CityCouncil... 19, 2024 Annual Pavement Project Presentation to CityCouncil ..."
Please view this site for information and answers on San Rafael's current street pavement improvement project!
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July 2021: CityCouncil approved ... to represent a broad cross-section of the community.
November 2021: CityCouncil... , prioritization criteria, and draft recommendations to CityCouncil. The staff report can be viewed by clicking ... 17, 2023: The San Rafael CityCouncil 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...
"... by a Board of Trustees. Each member represents his or her city of residence or a county at large. Trustees ... are appointed by their citycouncil 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 ...
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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...
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The CityCouncil will meet on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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The CityCouncil will hold a closed session starting at 4:45 p.m ... .
Regular CityCouncil Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Special Presentation supporting Hispanic ... Americans, the CityCouncil 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 CityCouncil 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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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 CityCouncil... . 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...
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL TAX ... of December 16, 2024, the CityCouncil 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...
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The City... by the City... , the City...Council... , established a baseline for the metric, and trendlines. The San Rafael CityCouncil 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...
"... the City... Protocol. The CityCouncil adopted San Rafael’s first San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP ... 80% reduction by 2050 to meet targets set by the State of California.
As of 2019 the City met ... the City convened a 20-member Climate Action Working Group to revise the CCAP toward these new 2030 ... is Climate Change Action Plan 2030, which was approved by CityCouncil ..."
In 2006 San Rafael was one of the early signatories to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, committing the City to working towards meeting the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. The City Council adopted San Rafael’s first San Rafael Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) on April 20, 2009, which was developed by a 14-member Green...
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At the Council meeting of June 15, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution proposing a General Municipal Election be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The names of the candidates who qualified for the 2020 General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020, appear below. City of San Rafael Election Mayoral Candidates Kate Colin Statement of...
"... In 1988, a local group of residents asked the CityCouncil 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 CityCouncil 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...
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On May 15, 2023 the San Rafael CityCouncil adopted the 2023-2031 ... 1, 2023, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) contacted the City... the City's responses to each comment. The comments are numbered for ease of reference--the numbers ... , the City published an “Adoption Draft” 2023-2031 Housing Element for consideration by the CityCouncil...
The Planning Commission and CityCouncil action also included approval of an Addendum to the General ..."
2023-2031 Housing Element The 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element has been certified! A link to the certification letter is provided below. Links to the final version of the adopted document are included following the next paragraph (May 15 Adopted Housing Element, with 6/7/23 Revisions) HCD Finding of Substantial Compliance (6/22/23) On May 15, 2023 the...
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Election Results: At the Council meeting of December 16, 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring canvass of returns and results of the consolidated special municipal election held on November 5, 2024. The City of San Rafael voters approved the Measure P and elected Kate Colin as Mayor, Rachel Kertz as Councilmember D4, Maika Llorens...
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...
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"... In February 2025, Mayor Kate hosted a discussion with City wildfire safety and prevention experts ... Manager Kate Anderson, explored key topics such as how the City is reducing wildfire risk, how ... community stay resilient in the face of wildfire risks in Marin County. The City... .
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In February 2025, Mayor Kate hosted a discussion with City wildfire safety and prevention experts. Wildfires are becoming a more frequent and intense threat to communities, making it essential for everyone to understand the risks and be prepared. Following the devasting LA Fires, residents had an opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed by...
