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Snapshot -- Dredging, Housing Element, General Plan Updates and More!!!!

"... 20, City Council meeting, Community Development staff will present an update to the City Council ... covering 2023-2031 will be coming to the City Council, likely in May 2023. Monday evening, staff ... will also present to City Council and the community an update on the City’s ... . At the Last Council Meeting on March 6, 2023 Beginning with the April 18, 2022, City ... Council meeting, the City Council has returned to in-person meetings combined with virtual real-time ..."

  Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Warmer Days Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shanna Moler for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured Pendicularis densiflora or a “Warrior’s Plume” which can be found all over the Mt. Tam watershed and in abundance...

Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements

"... the Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant.  The City has already engaged a consultant to facilitate design ... In June, 2022, the City of San Rafael conducted a survey and outreach event for community ... to the City November 2021 ... Summer/Fall 2022 City Council ..."

To translate this page/Traducir esta página:  About Project goals Replace aging playground structures Improve accessibility of the path of travel to the playground Budget Planning/Design $50,000 Construction $520,000: Measure A and Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funds (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30095) Overview Sun Valley Park is a community park that has been a gathering point for the Sun...

Public Service Award

"... Rafael community who has made exceptional contributions to the city. The annual recipient receives a City ... Council resolution, is recognized at the annual State of the City dinner, and also receives a cash ... be composed of two City Councilmembers selected by the Mayor, two Planning Commissioners selected ..."

In 2001, J. Michael Maloney, a Marin resident, established an endowment with the Marin Community Foundation in honor of former San Rafael Planning Commissioner Dick O'Brien to fund an annual "Citizen of the Year" award, and San Rafael subsequently changed the name to the "Richard O’Brien and the Mary Ferrario O’Brien Public Service Award" in...

Aldersly Retirement Community Master Plan Amendment

"... for the Draft EIR (August 16 – September 30, 2022), the City will respond to comments on EIR analysis that were ... , and the City Council is scheduled to consider the Final EIR and Project merits at its meeting on December 5 ... Development Plan (Zoning Amendment) the Planning Commission action will be a recommendation to the City ... Council ..."

Project Description The project proposes phased improvements over the next ten years that include demolition and renovation of existing buildings, and construction of new buildings on the Aldersly Campus.  At buildout of the Development Plan in approximate ten years (2031), the project would result in a new three‐story Independent Living (IL) building along Mission Avenue,...

Snapshot -Electric Vehicle Strategy, Special Presentations, Events and More!!!

"... News Upcoming City Council Meeting – Tuesday September 5th, 2023 The following ... items will be considered at the upcoming City Council meeting on September 5th at 7 pm ... . Greenhouse Gas Inventory The City Council will hear an update on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory ... outlined in the City’s Climate Change Action Plan 2030 (CCAP). The City Council will also receive a report ... Electric Vehicle Strategy The City Council will hear ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Los Gamos Hike ViewsPhoto Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Kevin Smead! You can find the World’s Greatest Bait Shop in the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. Congratulations Kevin, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Plan Check and Building Inspection Services

"... City ... The City ... by Council ... to change. The City will hold a Pre-Bid Informational meeting ... City Council ..."

Request for Qualifications City of San Rafael Plan Check and Building Inspection Services  RFP ISSUED: JUNE 2, 2025 The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Plan Check Review; and Building Inspections. Respondents may choose...

Northgate Mall Redevelopment: Planning Commission Hearing will be held on October 29th

"... and make a recommendation to the City Council  about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental ... :      City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901   CEQA ... will consider the EIR during the public hearing and will consider whether to recommend that the City ... a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding certification of the Final Environmental Impact ... the public hearing, deliberate on the project and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding ..."

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION   On October 29, 2024, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council  about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate...

Seeking Community Input: San Rafael Police Advisory and Accountability Committee

"... – The City Council of San Rafael ... Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June ... 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals ... to the City Council. The City aims to create an inclusive, public forum for community members to share ... act as a sounding board for the City Council, City Manager, and the Police Department regarding ..."

SAN RAFAEL – The City Council of San Rafael is seeking public input on topics and areas of focus for the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals and...

Small Wireless Communications/ Small Cell Permit Applications

"... the public right-of-way at five separate locations throughout the City. Planning Staff have spent time ... 8 Loma Linda Road The City ... that they will not be appealing to the City Council, the July 20th  Community Development Director's denial of the small ... cell wireless permits proposed at 5 sites within the City.  The reason for this decision ... to file new applications for review by the City ..."

Project Description Over the past year, Crown Castle has submitted five (5) applications for Small Cell Permits to install small wireless communications facilities within the public right-of-way at five separate locations throughout the City. Planning Staff have spent time responding to these applications and as of June 30th, the applications were deemed complete for processing....

Planning Commission - June 29, 2021

"... : Barry Miller a) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adoption ... ) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adopt San Rafael General Plan 2040 Recommended Action ... b) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adopt San Rafael General Plan 2040 ... Recommending the City Council Adopt the Downtown San Rafael Precise Plan Recommended Action – Adopt ... a) Resolution Recommending the City Council Adoption of California Environmental Quality ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - June 29, 2021Department: Planning DivisionAgendaSan Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PC-2021-06-29 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 897-5534-1830# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the...

City Council Resolution No 14586 1) Adopting CEQA Findings of Fact, 2) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and 3) Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) 

Snapshot --Youth Art Exhibit, Budget Updates, Events and More!!!

"... Upcoming City Council Meeting –Monday, September 18th, 2023 The following items ... with be considered at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m ... . Youth Art Exhibit- "Fair Housing for All" This City Council meeting will include ... Satisfaction Survey The City Council will hear a report on the Marin Builders Association's (MBA ... At the September 5th, regular City Council meeting, the Council: Held open time for public ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Movie in the Park Photo Credit: Craig Veramay, Assistant Director Library & Recreation Last Quiz Question Congrats Jim Findlay! You can check out that awesome view from the rooftop at the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown San Rafael. Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see...

City Budget

"... the City ...  in the City ... .  The City ... Council ... and City ..."

The budget is a tool the City uses to establish its priorities for the fiscal year to come. Key community goals are identified through the spending plan in the City Budget.  The City Council and City staff respond to the community's needs in part through the budget which is intended to balance not only revenues and costs but...

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) - Wildfire Evaluations and Resources

"... City ... Council ... in the City of San Rafael are required ... . The City of San Rafael can provide assistance in meeting ..."

Your safety is our priority, passion, and mission - but we need your help! Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community, the San Rafael City Council has adopted new vegetation standards. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation...

Green Building & Electrification

"... . The City worked with the County of Marin and other local stakeholders to develop model Green ... greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2022, the City adopted a requirement for most new construction ... to be all-electric by prohibiting the use of natural (methane) gas in new construction. The City has since ... the City of Berkeley. However, we strongly encourage applicants to eliminate gas in new construction ... by the California Energy Codes and Standards team. This was further supported in 2025. The City Council ..."

Green Building and Electrification Across California, jurisdictions are looking to reduce energy use in buildings, which are our second-highest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in our local GHG inventories. Additionally, the State of California is heading towards an all-electric future. Using electric appliances in homes improves indoor air quality, reducing GHG emissions, and saves...

Homeward Bound

"... , 2021, the building permit was issued. On April 6, 2020, the City Council has approved ..."

190 MILL STREET - HOMEWARD BOUND Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing   Address: 190 Mill Street Project No: GPA19-001/ZC19-001/UP19-014 Applicant: Homeward Bound https://hbofm.org/homeward-bound-proposes-housing-and-shelter-complex/  Contact: Pat Cousens Project Planner: Ali Giudice, Principal Planner (415) 485-3092 Alicia.giudice@cityofsanrafael.org Project Description (haz clic aqui para información en Español) This project is a request by Homeward Bound for a General...

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Planning and CEQA Services

"... City ... The City ... familiarize themselves with and apply the San Rafael Municipal Code under the guidance of City Staff ... by Council ... for selection to the San Rafael City Council ..."

Request for Qualifications City of San Rafael On-Call Planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services  RFQ ISSUED: MAY 27, 2025 The City of San Rafael’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified consultants to provide the following on-call services: Land Use Entitlement Processing; and California...

Design Guidelines and Area Plans

"... ] The city ... Design” Guidelines for Downtown- City Council Meeting Presentation, February 5, 2017 ... City of San ..."

The city has adopted general Residential and Non Residential Design Guidelines to assist design professionals and homeowners in planning out projects. In addition to these guidelines, we also offer additional tools for people designing projects in areas that have more standards to meet based on either the overlay zoning district (Hillside, canalfront), the use (Promenade Plan, Station...

Protecting Against Wildfire

"... City ... Council ... in the City ... . The City ..."

Your safety is our priority, passion, and mission - but we need your help! Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community, the San Rafael City Council has adopted new vegetation standards. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation...

Sister City - Falkirk, Scotland

"... life in San Rafael and one of the drafters of the City Charter, Dollar donated much of the city’s ... , granddaughter of Robert Dollar, suggesting that San Rafael establish Sister City ties with Falkirk ... lived on the San Rafael estate he called Falkirk which is now one of the City's unique and special ... , expressed their excitement to have Falkirk, Scotland become a Sister City to San Rafael. Mrs. Marianne ... Christofsen, representing the St. Andrews Society, spoke to the City Council on the emphasis ..."

Captain Dollar was born in 1844 in Falkirk, Scotland and became very wealthy, first through the timber industry and later in the shipping business. He founded the Dollar Steamship Company, established trade with the Orient, and began the first regularly scheduled round-the-world passenger/freight line. Captain Dollar is often credited with founding the Merchant Marine. An...

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