"... is the City... law requires every city and county in California to prepare a “General Plan” for its future ... and what it wishes to change. Once a General Plan is adopted, it is used by the CityCouncil, local ... Rafael residents to speak out on long-range planning issues. In addition, the CityCouncil... 2019 and early 2020 and was released in October 2020. Planning Commission and CityCouncil ..."
What is a General Plan? Why is the City updating its Plan? What topics are addressed by the Plan? How will the community be involved? Why is the Housing Element separate from the rest of the General Plan? What is the Schedule for the Plan Update? How will this affect me? What is a General...
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Upcoming CityCouncil Meeting - Tuesday, June 20th ...
The following items with be considered at the upcoming CityCouncil meeting on June ... 20th, at 7pm.
Canal Street Underground Utility District
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The CityCouncil will hear an informational report from staff on a recently completed regional ... and stakeholder outreach in the coming weeks before bringing a recommendation back to the CityCouncil ..."
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Pride flag flying over City Hall Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Ruth-Louise Moran! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz where we can find peacocks and pigs living together in San Rafael is located at Marin Sanitary Services on Jacoby street!...
"... an informational report to the San Rafael CityCouncil with proposed comments and recommendations regarding ... and Budget Amendments
Last June, the CityCouncil approved the budget for FY 2022-23. On Monday ... Presentation Supporting Black History Month
On Monday, the CityCouncil will hear a proclamation ... .
The CityCouncil of the City of San Rafael takes great pleasure in recognizing Black History ... Recruitment Community Survey
With my upcoming retirement, the San Rafael CityCouncil ..."
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo San Rafael Sunset Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Chase Sambell for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael is home to sixteen local Landmarks! Check out the full list here. Congrats Chase, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll...
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The City of San Rafael thrives thanks to our dedicated boards, commissions, and committees, along with our incredible community volunteers! Each group has its own responsibilities, outlined in the City’s Municipal Code or specific resolutions. These teams play a vital role in bridging the community with City government, ensuring important issues are brought to the...
"... the City...Council... projects in San Rafael for the next year. After one year, staff will return to Council with an update ... projects are proposed. Currently the City is working with two art projects that have shared their intent ... -pronged mission:
First, with City support, an alliance of businesses and building owners ..."
Pilot Public Art Advisory Group Background On February 16, 2021 the City Council approved an ordinance amendment that allowed for the piloting of a new Public Art Advisory Group. This new Advisory Group consists of local community arts representatives, a member each of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board, and a representative who...
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At the next CityCouncil Meeting, Monday ... , December 4th, 2023
The following will be presented at the upcoming CityCouncil... Assessment and Annual Report
Monday’s CityCouncil meeting will feature a report on San ... Linkage Fees Update
The CityCouncil will consider the adoption of an ordinance amending San ...
Other News
CityCouncil Meeting New Start Time - 6:00 p.m. beginning in January ..."
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Youth in Arts, United Against Hate Week poster project on display in the San Rafael Plaza Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tom Obletz! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The first lighted boat parade took place in 1966 and...
"... Division updates the CityCouncil and community ... and Council approved priorities the City has taken over the past year.
The most recent greenhouse ..."
Our Progress Toward our Emissions Reductions Targets The Sustainability Division updates the City Council and community annually on our community-wide greenhouse gas emissions through a standard "inventory" procedure. This helps us see how we're doing in terms of reductions toward our goals of a 40% reduction from 1990 by 2030 and a net-zero (100% reduction)...
"... the City...Council... of the City... of the committee shall be residents, property owners, or business people within the City of San Rafael ..."
The Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing (“CAC”) advises the City Council on activities related to the economic vitality of the City including the Economic Vitality Work plan, the Downtown Station Area Plan, the Homeless Action Plan, and various General Plan policies related to economic development and affordable housing. Meetings First Thursday...
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David Spiller, Police Chief, San Rafael ... Jason spoke on the topic of homelessness and an update going before the CityCouncil in
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The City... Community Based Transportation Plan.
On March 17, 2025, the City of San Rafael City...Council awarded the Professional Services Agreement contract for design and environmental services ... to BKF Engineers for the Project.
Click the links below to view the documents from the City...Council meeting and City Staff’s presentation ..."
Para traducir esta página, hace clic en el globo de arriba. About Project goals Improve safety and experience for all users Pedestrian enhancements, bicycle boulevard treatments, and transit stop upgrades in the Canal neighborhood. Improved lighting identified in the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan Budget The City received state-only funding through Cycle 6 of the...
"... Tentative Agreement between the City and County was reached. Real-estate discussions were held ... .
On November 17, the CityCouncil voted to approve staff’s ... recommendation to purchase the property at 350 Merrydale and to approve a City-County funding agreement ... . The City Manager is thus authorized to work with the County to develop an operations plan and a Good ... . The City and County will continue holding community meetings to follow up on the input received ..."
Share your thoughts at the upcoming community engagement session on December 9th from 6-7:30pm at the Venetia Valley School. The City of San Rafael and the County of Marin are partnering on two projects at 350 Merrydale Road – providing short term interim housing through a tiny home community, then establishing permanent affordable housing units...
"... , City...Council... of health and safety concerns for the City. Expanded polystyrene foam contains potential carcinogens ... :
Expanded polystyrene is bad for our environment and bad for our City. It is made out of harmful ... littered across the city in storm drains, parks, and streets. The California Integrated Waste ..."
No More Foam Takeout Containers in San Rafael! In September 2012, City Council passed an ordinance banning retail food vendors in San Rafael from carrying Expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) containers, sometimes known by the brand name STYROFOAMTM, in their stores. These food vendors include cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and hotel eateries, among others. This ordinance was...
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The CityCouncil is committed to reducing emissions as outlined ..."
Starting October 1st, 2022, the following regulations apply to the operation of leaf blowers within city limits, failure to comply can lead to a fine. 1. Prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is illegal. 2. Hours of operation for electric leaf blowers Electric leaf blowers may be used during the...
Project Description On December 2, 2024, the San Rafael City Council approved the Northgate Town Square project. The Project proposes a comprehensive redevelopment of the existing mall into an open-air “main street experience,” surrounded by mixed-use development of retail and up to 1,422 residences. Demolition begins in the Fall of 2025, with subsequent phases of...
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At the Monday night Council meeting, the CityCouncil will consider ... . As part of the DA, BioMarin submits annual reports to the CityCouncil for comments and to ensure ... , May 1, the CityCouncil will hear an update on the proposed allocation of Community Development ...Council meeting, the CityCouncil will consider entering into an agreement with the Chamber ...
At the Monday, May 1, CityCouncil meeting, the CityCouncil will hear an appeal of the Planning Commission ..."
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Spring in Sun Valley Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Allison Soby for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured is of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown San Rafael. We are excited for it to officially...
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The CityCouncil will meet on Monday ... , June 3, 2024.
CityCouncil Closed Session- 5:30 p.m ... the regular CityCouncil meeting, the CityCouncil... .
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SNAPSHOT EN ESPAÑOL Congrats to Larry Andow! The last Snapshot Quiz featured a picture of the Terra Linda community pool! The pool is open for summer; make sure to check out the schedule and go for a swim. Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. ...
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The CityCouncil will meet on Monday, February 5th ... , 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Closed Session
The CityCouncil will hold a closed session ... starting at 5:00 p.m.
Regular CityCouncil Meeting (6:00 p.m ...
The CityCouncil will review and consider adopting bylaws for the Police Advisory and Accountability ... . These proposed bylaws are in alignment with the direction the CityCouncil provided to staff when ..."
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Fost! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The Gerstle and Sloss families owned an estate on San Rafael Avenue that later became Gerstle Park, where the neighborhood gets its name. Thanks for...
"... city and county in California to prepare ... service that is prioritized by local governments (cities/counties) for housing, jobs and services ...May 18, 2020 City...Council Meeting ..."
North San Rafael Priority Development Area The Northgate PDA includes only the PDA-eligible areas surrounding Northgate Mall, Northgate III, and the Four Points by Sheraton, and extending to the intersection of Las Gallinas Avenue and Manuel T. Freitas Parkway. Southeast San Rafael / Canal Priority Development Area The Southeast San Rafael/Canal Priority Development Area...
