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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...

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...

Fire Commission October 2019 Appointment

"... The City Council met in a special meeting in October to interview applicants and make ... an appointment to the Fire Commission. We received seven great applications, and the City Council selected Elias ..."

The City Council met in a special meeting in October to interview applicants and make an appointment to the Fire Commission. We received seven great applications, and the City Council selected Elias Hill to serve on the San Rafael Fire Commission. Here is a little information about our newly appointed member: Eli Hill attended his...

Draft Wildfire Action Plan: Public Comment Wanted

"... Rafael City Council on January 22nd, 2019 by San Rafael Fire Chief Chris Gray and Emergency Manager ... Quinn Gardner. An updated plan, including community feedback, will be brought to the City Council ..."

The San Rafael Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan outlines various goals to proactively and aggressively address the growing risks associated with wildfire. The draft Plan was presented to San Rafael City Council on January 22nd, 2019 by San Rafael Fire Chief Chris Gray and Emergency Manager Quinn Gardner. An updated plan, including community feedback,...

Measure A - Transportation Sales Tax

"... and traveling in Marin County. TAM administers the expenditure plans for Measure A, the ½ cent sales tax ... . On Monday night, TAM will make an informational presentation to the City Council regarding the Measure ..."

The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) plays a major role in funding transportation projects and programs that improve mobility, reduce congestion, and provide a transportation system with more options for those living, working, visiting and traveling in Marin County. TAM administers the expenditure plans for Measure A, the ½ cent sales tax measure passed in...

SMART Update

"... evening, the City Council will hear a report from Public Works giving an overview of SMART-related ... construction projects that have been completed by the City, County, Golden Gate Transit, and SMART ..."

Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) started regular commuter rail service on August 25, 2017, from the Santa Rosa Airport to the downtown San Rafael Station. Congratulations SMART! On Tuesday evening, the City Council will hear a report from Public Works giving an overview of SMART-related construction projects that have been completed by the City,...

Spinnaker Point parking modification project

"... . Boro Community Center. At the August 2nd, City Council meeting, the Department of Public Works and WRA ... . The City Council approved the adoption of the mitigated negative declaration and directed City staff ..."

The objective of the Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project is to create additional parking in a high demand area of East San Rafael. Parking will be added by converting the on-street parallel parking into angled parking along the north side of Spinnaker Point Drive, next to the Albert J. Boro Community Center. At the August...

Racial Injustice - Next Steps

"... ) to the City Council. The City Council ... members of the public, City staff ... . The City ... Council’s acceptance of the proposed changes ..."

On August 17, 2020, the San Rafael Police Department brought proposed changes to the Use of Force Policy (Policy 300 of the Police Procedural Manual) to the City Council. The City Council voted unanimously to accept these changes. Here are a few highlights of the changes: Police Chief Diana Bishop wrote her first Chief’s Preface to the Police Procedural Manual This preface...

Tax-Exempt Financing for 55 Fairfax Street

"... qualifying in the low-income category (50 to 80 percent of the median income in Marin County ... or liability on part of the City, the Internal Revenue Service requires that the City hold a public ... will take place during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. For more information, read the staff report. ..."

BRIDGE Housing Corporation owns the Casa Vista Apartments, a 40-unit multi-family residential rental development that is located at 55 Fairfax Street. Constructed in 1964, the units are contained in two, two-story buildings. 100 percent of the residential units are affordable to households qualifying in the low-income category (50 to 80 percent of the median income...

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee

"... knowledge and City culture. One (1) Park and Recreation Commissioner One (1 ... Space) One (1) SRCS District Representative One (1) Marin County Parks ... to a successful conclusion. Provide recommendations as requested by City staff. Providing ... recommendations to the City Council and/or commissions is important to assure they receive guidance prior ..."

The 15-person Steering Committee is instrumental in guiding the project team regarding engaging the community and reviewing content before releasing the Master Plan to a broader audience. The project team will meet with this group 5-7 times throughout the process. Each meeting will focus on presenting the project team’s research, exploring the City’s history of...

Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study

"... 2018 City Council: January 2018 Design Review Board ..."

Building off the work from the 2012 Downtown Station Area Plan vision for the ½ mile radius around the Downtown SMART Station, the goal of this Downtown Parking & Wayfinding study is to develop policy goals to support a vibrant, gateway area through parking and wayfinding in anticipation of our future needs related to SMART....

Homelessness and Housing: August 2023 Updates

"... City Camping Ordinance Update ... 17th, City Council adopted ... experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area ... . City Council approves funding ... 17th, the City Council approved $1.45 million ..."

City Camping Ordinance Update On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...

Upcoming Public Meeting: Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping Session

"... hearing with recommendation to City ... Council ... February 2023: City ... Council project hearing and decision. ..."

Come Participate! Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping Session San Rafael Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday January 11th, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. Participate in the meeting online (Zoom) | Watch the meeting (Youtube) About the Meeting The Northgate Town Square Project involves the redevelopment of the existing Northgate mall including approximately 225,100 sq. ft. of commercial space and up to 1,443 residential units. The purpose of this scoping...

Planning Commission - Jun 18, 2024

"... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... . AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ..."

Date and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-07 12:00 amLocation: City HallDepartment: Community...

Sexual Assault: A Response to the Marin County Grand Jury

"... On Monday evening, the City Council will consider a response ... and Backlog. The report finds that while Marin County has taken ... the County of Marin's Department of Health and Human ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will consider a response to the recently released Grand Jury report, Sexual Assault in Marin: Evidence Collection, Processing and Backlog. The report finds that while Marin County has taken a positive direction in its handling of sexual assaults and support of victims, there are areas of improvement. The proposed response...

Station Area Plans Documents

"... City Council Resolution (2004 ... by City of San Rafael (2010 ... -Friendly Neighborhoods - compiled by City of San Rafael (2010) Downtown ..."

General Information General Plan 2020 EIR Draft EIR (2004) Response to Comments Part One (2004) Response to Comments Part Two (2004) Response to Comments Part Three (2004) EIR City Council Resolution (2004) Metropolitan Transportation Commission Grant Metropolitan Transportation Commission Resolution 3434 Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Environmental Impact Reports San Rafael General Plan 2020 San...

Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2024

"... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch Online: Watch ... : San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA ... Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 ... . AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers ... City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch ..."

Date and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgenda packetSelect ‘Download’ below to view Agenda PacketDate and time: 2024-06-11 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday June 11, 2024, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue,...

Mandatory Mediation

"... conversations in a neutral and accountable environment. Background The City of San Rafael’s ... Rental Housing Dispute (i.e. “Mandatory Mediation”) Program went into effect on July 17, 2019. The City ... Council discussed this policy on February 4, 2019 ... | Council ... | Council ..."

What Is "Mandatory Mediation"? Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates the negotiation of a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute between parties. In order to address rapidly rising rental prices, communities throughout California have been adopting "Mandatory Mediation" policies. With “Mandatory” Mediation, if a triggering event occurs (e.g. rent is...

Samantha Ramirez, Citizen of the Year 2022

"... . Samantha is a coordinator of the Marin County Youth Commission, a group of 23 young people that work ... on the Commission and transformed the group to better represent Marin County. The Commission is proud ... of her free time volunteering by serving on the Youth and Parent Council for Marin Promise Partnership ... , attending community events, Board of Supervisors, City Council and School Board meetings; she ... to be an exemplary citizen of San Rafael. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation ..."

Samantha Ramirez is committed to uplifting the community in which she resides, both in her work and her extracurricular activities. As a bilingual and bicultural community member with family from El Salvador and Honduras, she has worked hard to be a powerful bridge between the LatinX communities in San Rafael and the bodies that govern...

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Huntsberry

"... The City of San Rafael has a dozen Boards and Commissions that are populated by almost 100 ... volunteers with interest in city governance. These volunteers are professionals in specific fields or people ... Council on things like public safety and infrastructure, City programs, and building projects. Click here ... of the Design Review Board (DRB), an advisory body of design professionals appointed by the City Council to help ... for the Board and was appointed by the City Council and remained on the board for 23 years. What do ..."

The City of San Rafael has a dozen Boards and Commissions that are populated by almost 100 volunteers with interest in city governance. These volunteers are professionals in specific fields or people that are passionate about an issue, topic or activity. Boards and Commissions advise the City Council on things like public safety and infrastructure,...

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