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Proposition 64

"... On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 5 p.m., the City Council will host a study session on Proposition ... 64, the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act (AUMA). The City Council will review ... State licensing and permitting structure, State taxation and revenue allocation, and explore local options for future Council action. ..."

On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 5 p.m., the City Council will host a study session on Proposition 64, the control, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana act (AUMA). The City Council will review State licensing and permitting structure, State taxation and revenue allocation, and explore local options for future Council action.

Cannabis Policy Update

"... In December, the City Council approved an urgency cannabis business ordinance that allows ... by subsequent City Council action. At their Tuesday meeting, the City Council will consider ..."

In December, the City Council approved an urgency cannabis business ordinance that allows for a limited number of medical cannabis commercial operations including: cannabis testing labs, infused product manufacturing, and non-storefront medical cannabis delivery, as well as prohibiting cultivation and retail storefronts. This action established only a general regulatory framework, with the details of the licensing requirements and...

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...

COVID-19 Economy Recovery Plan

"... City ... Council ... 2021. The City Council also took several actions to curb expenses including voluntary retirement ... and work hour reduction programs as well as mandatory furloughs. On Monday night’s meeting, the City ... Council will review a draft COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan and provide feedback. The purpose of the plan ..."

At the last City Council meeting, staff presented a report on preliminary financial impacts that projects revenue losses of almost $12M through July 2021. The City Council also took several actions to curb expenses including voluntary retirement and work hour reduction programs as well as mandatory furloughs. On Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will review a...

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,...

District-Based Elections Transition

"... The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past ... January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several ... and the 10th overall City Council meeting on this topic. It is another opportunity for the City ... Council and the community to consider draft maps. The City is on track to officially transition ..."

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and their election sequences....

Snapshot -- United Against Hate, Housing, Potential Roundabouts, & More

"... CREDIT: Jim Schutz, San Rafael City ... requires all cities and counties in the Bay Area to update housing policies by the end of 2022 ... ) that outlines salary and benefit changes for the next three years. On Monday evening, the City Council ... City Council Meeting, the Council ... of the month. City Council meetings that fall on a holiday are rescheduled for the following Tuesday ..."

Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo The Downtown San Rafael Day of the Dead Car Procession was held last Saturday, October 23rd. Join continued Day of the Dead festivities Saturday, November 6th at our Albert J. Boro Community Center—see our events section for more details! PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, San Rafael City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Edward Chin for being...

About the Community Development Review Process (Costco Project)

"... and to pinpoint major technical code issues that may arise within the purview of relevant City ... , for the Planning Commission review. The City will provide mailed notice to property owners ... . City Council Review and Approval -The City Council reviews certain large ... . City Council is the final review body for a large project prior to the permit process ... or the City Council. Approval by the City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review ..."

*This post has been edited to include the scheduled public meetings for conceptual design review (edit 9/9/2019) The information below outlines the steps taken by an applicant in the Community Development Review Process. For more information about the Costco project visit the Project webpage and read our article about the Costco Pre Application and...

Snapshot -- Redistricting, ADUs, Homelessness Update, & More

"... 2021-2022 City Council Redistricting Process Continues ... transitioning to City Council ... . On Monday evening, the City Council will hear ... in the first few months of 2022 as the City Council needs to adopt ... , discrimination and implicit bias, City Council has passed ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Walking procession for Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 6 in the Canal neighborhood. PHOTO CREDIT: Doug Kaye, probonophoto.org Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kevin Smead for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz! The picture was of the Turtleback Hill Trail...

US-101 Northbound Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans)

"... . Additionally, Caltrans has worked with the City to incorporate the adding of a second right turn lane before ... closures for intensive construction. In fall 2018, Caltrans and the City created a survey to ask ... and the City's ... . Why is this not a City project? The 101 NB off-ramp at the Central San Rafael exit is part ... Rafael City Council by Caltrans Regional Project Manager Wajahat Nyaz (Click on "City Council ..."

About Project goals Install a seismically safe and updated bridge structure at the US 101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp Add a second right turn lane in the off-ramp turning onto Second Street to reduce vehicle queuing and back-up onto the freeway Improve pedestrian safety by relocating Second Street crosswalks at intersection of Irwin Street...

Transition from At-Large to Disrict-Based Elections - April 16, 2018

"... The City ... Rafael is changing the way that our City ... Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections ... potential district boundaries and their election sequences. At their last meeting, the City Council ... overall City Council meeting on this topic. The final selected map will be used for the next City ..."

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and...

Transition from At-Large Elections to District-Based Elections - March 19, 2018

"... The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City ... Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made ... the community and City Council and five maps were submitted by community members). Monday evening ... is the fourth required public hearing and is another opportunity for you and the City Council ... to consider draft maps. The City ..."

The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published eleven draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and...

Community Survey– City Manager Recruitment

"... City of San Rafael – City Manager Recruitment City of San Rafael wants to hear from ... you! The San Rafael City Council has initiated a recruitment for a new City Manager. The City ... Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for addressing the priorities established ... by the Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our city’s government. As part ... of the recruitment, the Council is interested in obtaining feedback from the community, to guide ..."

City of San Rafael – City Manager Recruitment City of San Rafael wants to hear from you! The San Rafael City Council has initiated a recruitment for a new City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the Council and overseeing the day-to-day...

Special Study Session on SMART

"... On Thursday, January 19 at 5 p.m., the City Council will hold a study session to discuss a variety ... in San Rafael. This meeting is open to the public and will take place in our City Council ... Chambers at City Hall. Join us to hear about work done to date, the next set of SMART-related projects, and add your voice to the process. ..."

On Thursday, January 19 at 5 p.m., the City Council will hold a study session to discuss a variety of issues and projects related to SMART in San Rafael. This meeting is open to the public and will take place in our City Council Chambers at City Hall. Join us to hear about work done...

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...

Cannabis: Tax and Zoning

"... On Monday evening, the City Council will consider two items related to cannabis. The first item ... /maintaining City streets. Click here to view the staff report. The second item is a public ... hearing to consider zoning regulations for cannabis businesses within City limits. These rules would ... . To be clear, the City Council has not authorized any storefronts anywhere in San Rafael for either ... medicinal or adult recreational use. The City Council has put a process in place to consider a limited ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will consider two items related to cannabis. The first item is whether to place a measure on the June 5, 2018 ballot to levy a “commercial cannabis industry special tax”--a special business tax-- on cannabis businesses in San Rafael. If approved, voters in San Rafael would vote on a...

Third and Hetherton Intersection Improvements

"... The City ... handles 3,500 vehicles and 175 pedestrians per hour. The City previously installed accessible curb ... December 17, 2018 City Council July 2, 2018 City Council ... and Kimley Horn Traffic Study January 17, 2017 City Council Related Projects ..."

The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities,...

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...

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...

Request for Interpretation / Petición de interpretación

"... . For example, a city council meeting occurring at 7 PM on Monday would require all requests to be made ... or by calling the City Clerk's office at 415-485-3066. ¿Necesita interpretación o ..."

Need Spanish interpretation or translation for one of our public meetings? Simultaneous Spanish oral interpretation will be provided if requested at least 2 business days in advance of a public meeting. For example, a city council meeting occurring at 7 PM on Monday would require all requests to be made by 8 AM the Friday...

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