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Marin Sanitary Service Facility

"... meeting, the Commission ultimately recommended approval of the project to the City Council. Video ... from the meeting can be viewed at online. The City Council considered the project ..."

Marin Sanitary Service has requested an amendment to its master use permit and development plan to accommodate existing and anticipated future changes to its 82+ acre municipal waste management facility operations. The project would allow for existing operations at the site, plan for future waste to energy conversion facilities, would preserve over 50 acres of...

Homelessness News Update - March 28, 2025

"... in San Rafael parks The City’s Chief Assistant City Attorney spoke to legal considerations ... the City and the County of Marin ... Monday, April 7, 2025 – City Council Meeting ... :00pm – City Hall, City Council Chamber, 1400 Fifth Avenue ... The City Council will receive a presentation on the City’s efforts to address homelessness ..."

Sanctioned Camping Area: March Update The Sanctioned Camping Area (SCA) program celebrated a milestone this month as its first participant successfully secured and moved into permanent housing! Another individual has received a housing voucher and is actively searching for an apartment. Outreach, Case Management, and FS Global staff continue to support other participants, ensuring they...

Snapshot --Police Accountability and Advisory Committee, West End Block Party, Events and More!

"... Upcoming City Council Meeting - Monday, July 17th The following items with be considered ... at the upcoming City Council meeting on July 17th, at 7 pm. City Council Meeting ... Schedule The City Council will take a brief summer recess and will hold its next regular City Council ... , 2023. The City Council will consider recommendations to fund all three affordable housing projects ... at its upcoming City Council meeting. The three projects recommended for funding include Canal ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Mother & doe spotted hanging in the grass in front of Falkirk Cultural Center Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Vicki Fernandez! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz is of 712 D St., a unique building in downtown San Rafael home to...

Wildfire Hazard Citations

"... ] The City ... adopted by City Council and outlined in our ... City ..."

The City of San Rafael is dedicated to preventing devastating wildfires in our community. Adapting our community to living with the threat of wildfire takes everyone! Part of our broad strategy includes assuring all our residents have good defensible space and evacuation routes clear of hazards. To meet the standards adopted by City Council and...

703 Third St. - Mixed-Use Project

"... @cityofsanrafael.org Project Description The City has received an application ... 22, 2018, formal applications were submitted to the City for the proposed new development ... to the City Council with the requested density and height bonuses and front setback waiver ... , 2019, the City Council is scheduled to review and act on the proposed project ..."

Address: 703-723 Third St.; 898 Lincoln Ave. APN's: 011-278-01 and -02 Project No.: UP18-008, ED18-018, LLA18-001 Applicant: Rick Williams; Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP 333 Bryant St., Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 974-5352 Project Planner: Steve Stafford (415) 458-5048 steve.stafford@cityofsanrafael.org Project Description The City has received an application proposing to redevelop and consolidate two contiguous Downtown...

Request For Proposals (RFP) Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan

"... City ... at 5:00 pm Pacific Time The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals ... concentration of mixed uses and intensity of development in Marin County. The City is seeking ... by Council ... , then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council ..."

Request for Proposals City of San Rafael Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan Environmental Review Southeast San Rafael Specific Plan RFP ISSUED: MARCH 7, 2025 RESPONSES DUE: APRIL 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time UPDATED: RESPONSES DUE: APRIL 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals...

Albert J. Boro, Citizen of the Year 2012

"... Commission, 4 years on the City Council, finally graduating to Mayor in 1991. He was consistently ... proud of the renovation of the Pickleweed Community Center and Library, which introduced City ... by a firm understanding of City's residents, local business community, neighborhoods, civic organizations ... and City staff. The breadth of Mayor Boro's contributions to the community are well documented ... . The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation to Al Boro's efforts on behalf o his ..."

For more than 4 decades, Albert J. Boro served his community tirelessly, with distinction and unmistakable flair. From 1971 until his retirement in 2011, Al spent 16 years on the San Rafael Planning Commission, 4 years on the City Council, finally graduating to Mayor in 1991. He was consistently listed as one of the "top...

San Rafael Joint Powers Financing Authority

"... by the City ... in the City. On March 18, 2013, the financing authority role of the Agency was replaced by the California ... are the City Council of the City of San Rafael. The agency doesn’t compensate ... the City Clerk's Office ..."

The San Rafael Joint Powers Financing Authority (Authority) was formed by the City of San Rafael and the former San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (Agency) pursuant to Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California for the purpose of assisting in the...

Lincoln Ave. Safety Improvements at Wilson Ct. & Brookdale Ave. Project

"... , City ... , City ... . The City ... , the City ... Council ..."

About Project Goals: The project includes intersection safety improvements at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue and Wilson Court and Lincoln Avenue and Brookdale Avenue. Proposed improvements are expected to include the installation of rapid rectangular flashing beacons, high-visibility crosswalk striping, curb extensions, and accessible curb ramps. Budget: Design Cost $75,000 (HSIP Funds - $68,000,...

Safe Parking & Parking Box Program

"... of the City ... narrow and hillside roads throughout the City in two different sections. Building on our previous ... City ... was approved by City Council. Criteria Staff consider many ... . The parking boxes and roadside fuel reduction are also part of the City, County, and Marin Wildfire ..."

Project Summary The San Rafael Safe Parking and Parking Box program will replace the '6 feet from center rule' in select areas of the City with narrow and/or winding roads. After installation the signs, paint, and/or boxes will clearly mark where it is possible to park and still allow emergency vehicles access and resident egress....

News Release: City of San Rafael to Name City Manager Cristine Alilovich

"... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2023 City of San Rafael ... to Name City Manager Cristine Alilovich ... The City ... the Mayor and City Council have placed in me,” Alilovich said. “I feel grateful to have such an exceptional ... qualified candidate pool, the Mayor and City Council unanimously agreed that the skills ..."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2023 City of San Rafael to Name City Manager Cristine Alilovich The City Council has unanimously selected Assistant City Manager Cristine Alilovich as the next City Manager and will vote on her employment agreement at its meeting on April 17, 2023. Alilovich’s contract, which will begin June 1, 2023,...

Priority Area F: High Performing Government – Innovative, Inclusive, Efficient and Accessible

"... City ... of City ... to the Council ... annual work plans for each City Council Priority Area to track progress and revise as necessary when ... .1.2 Enhance the performance management system that supports tracking progress towards City Council’s ..."

Innovate by implementing forward-thinking solutions, delivering exceptional services that meet community needs equitably, transparently and efficiently. Core Services Manage City Finances Ensure fiscally responsible management of City finances by monitoring the budget, delivering regular financial reports to the Council and offering guidance to Council and City departments, promoting the sensible use of public funds in alignment...

Snapshot --Housing Element, Goals and Objectives, Events, and More!!!!

"... 15th meeting, the City Council will hear a Resolution and two Ordinances related to the San Rafael ... . The City Council is being asked to adopt the Housing Element, amend the Safety and Resilience Element ... meeting, May 15th, the City Council will further discuss the City’s Draft Goals ... meeting, May 15th, the City Council will consider adopting an Economic Development Strategic ... At the Monday night Council meeting, the City Council will consider entering into an agreement ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Mural at Artworks Downtown Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question We gotcha! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz was of two pinball machines at Red Whale Coffee. Although no one correctly answered, the Star Wars pinball machine was just in time for...

West Crescent Drive and Fourth Street Signalization

"... by City ... Council ... County ..."

About Timeline Final Design August/September 2025 Construction Bid Opens for Project September/October 2025 Construction Bid Closes for Project October/November 2025 Project Awarded to Contractor by City Council November/December 2025 Approximate Construction Start Summer/Fall 2026 A more accurate timeline will be determined based on the weather and contractor availability. Overview Fourth Street, also known as the...

November 8, 2022 Election

"... ] The City ... Council ... . City of San Rafael Election Councilmember District 2 ... . City ..."

The City Council approved the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election at the meeting of June 6, 2022. The nomination period for the November 8, 2022 election was open from July 18 - August 12, 2022. The names of the candidates nominated for the 2022 General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022, appear below...

B St. Culvert Replacement Project: February Update

"... culvert under B Street, near Woodland Avenue. Although City council awarded the construction contract ... that year. Subsequently, negotiations with the City concerning protection methods for the nearby PG ... prompted Maggiora & Ghilotti to request contract termination. On April 17, 2023, City Council ... authorized the termination. Currently, City staff is planning to rebid the project and to return ... to Council in Spring 2024 for consideration of a new construction contract. ..."

The B Street Culvert Replacement Project aims to replace a section of the current concrete box culvert under B Street, near Woodland Avenue. Although City council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. on October 18, 2021, the project faced delays due to heavy storms that year. Subsequently, negotiations with the City concerning...

The Housing Element

"... city ... conditions, and new State laws. All 101 cities and nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area must ... , City ... Compliance (6/22/23) On May 15, 2023 the San Rafael City Council adopted the 2023-2031 ... 1, 2023, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) contacted the City ..."

More than five decades ago, the State legislature declared that providing safe, decent housing for all Californians was a matter of vital statewide importance. Since 1969, each city and county in the state has been required to prepare a Housing Element showing how the community will help achieve this goal. The Housing Element is part of the...

Sister City - San Rafael Del Norte, Nicaragua

"... our cities, a resident from San Rafael had visited San Rafael del Norte as the guest of its mayor ... of world peace through grassroots people-to-people and city-to-city friendship and cultural exchange ... . The San Rafael del Corazon ("from the heart") Sister City Project, a voluntary citizen effort ... , was initiated by residents of San Rafael and is supported by this community and the City of San Rafael ... statement between the two cities or any members of the San Rafael City Council. ..."

We have much in common with the town of San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua, located in the north-central area of the country in the province of Jinotega. We are both non-urban, non -industrial communities of approximately the same size - San Rafael del Norte's population is over 30,000, they are both situated at the foot...

2020 NOFA – Affordable Housing

"... : City ... Housing Trust Fund Application The City of San Rafael hereby announces ... are being made available through a commitment by the San Rafael City Council to encourage ... the development and preservation of family rental housing in the City of San Rafael. The City of San Rafael ... Community Development Department (“CDD”) will be leading these efforts on behalf of the City and is now ..."

THIS APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED Notice of Funding Availability For the Development or Acquisition of Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing Published: June 5, 2020 Applications Due: June 19, 2020 by 5:00pm Full NOFA Announcement available here: City of San Rafael Affordable Housing Trust Fund NOFA Application available here: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Application The City of...

Snapshot --Emergency Operations Plan, Proclamations, Events and More!!!

"... News Upcoming City Council Meeting – Monday, October 2nd, 2023 ... The following items with be considered at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, October ... 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. New Emergency Operations Plan The City Council will hear ... the country as Indigenous Peoples' Day. To mark this occasion, the City Council will consider ... Awareness Month, to highlight this, the City Council will consider a proclamation emphasizing its ..."

Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Sunset over Rafael Meadows Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to our anonymous winner! Who was first to answer but did not share their name. The mural featured in our last quiz is called Siéntese en Casa (You Are Home) and can be viewed...

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