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Childcare Program Services Fee Increase

"... Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider a 5% fee increase for the City’s child ..."

Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider a 5% fee increase for the City’s child care program. The fee increase would cover augmented staffing and operational costs of our seven child care centers and Parkside Preschool. If approved, the new fees would be effective July 1, 2017.

Apply to serve on the Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee!

"... of voter-approved City tax measures ... 15118 adopted by the San Rafael City Council on September 6, 2022 ... 18 years of age and reside within the City limits ..."

Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee Board Description: The Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee’s purpose is to review the collection and expenditure of voter approved tax revenues collected under the authority of voter-approved City tax...

Social Host Ordinance

"... The City Council will also hold a public hearing to consider amending the City’s “Social Host ..."

The City Council will also hold a public hearing to consider amending the City’s “Social Host” ordinance to include rental halls or rented vehicles. The amendments also clarify that the law can apply to unruly gatherings where juveniles possess or are consuming either alcohol or controlled substances or marijuana. READ STAFF REPORT

Francisco Blvd East resurfacing project

"... On Monday September 20th, the City Council approved the award of the Francisco Blvd East ... East projects can be found on our City Website ..."

On Monday September 20th, the City Council approved the award of the Francisco Blvd East Resurfacing project to Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. who was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project. Construction is anticipated to begin in Mid-October 2021 and is expected to have a duration of 15 working days. This project is...

Patricia Garbarino, Citizen of the Year 2008

"... , and was an eight-year member of the Marin County Planning Commission. Patty’s professional and personal passion ... of the California Refuse Removal Council. Patty has previously been honored as an inductee into the Marin’s ... perspective. The San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation to Patty Garbarino for her ..."

Patty Garbarino has been selected as the Citizen of the Year award due to her community involvement. Patty is a life-long resident of San Rafael and graduate of San Rafael High School and Dominican University. Her Community service has long been tenured and broad, including being a program manager for Project Workability, matching special education...

General Plan Steering Committee Appointments

"... , the City Council will appoint members to a steering committee to oversee the development ..."

General Plans have been called the blueprint for the community’s future. At their Monday meeting, the City Council will appoint members to a steering committee to oversee the development of the General Plan 2040. The multi-year planning process will help us develop a vision of what we all want San Rafael to be in 2040. READ...

Contempo Marin

"... at mobilehome parks within the City. However, expenditures qualifying under the ordinance as capital ... the City Council will consider an appeal of the arbitrator’s decision on Contempo Marin Mobilehome Park’s rent increase petition. ..."

San Rafael’s Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance restricts the rents that may be charged at mobilehome parks within the City. However, expenditures qualifying under the ordinance as capital improvements or replacements are not considered to be part of the base rent, allowing the park owner to pass the costs of reasonable capital improvements through to the...

4/16/18 - Street Resurfacing

"... , the City Council will consider awarding a $1.5 million street resurfacing contract to Team Ghilotti ..."

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider awarding a $1.5 million street resurfacing contract to Team Ghilotti and a $100K agreement with Park Engineering for associated inspection services. The staff report outlines which streets will be repaved. Additional neighborhood outreach will be conducted closer to the time of the projects. Read the staff...

Expedited Permitting for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

"... On Monday evening, February 5, 2018, the City Council will consider ..."

On Monday evening, February 5, 2018, the City Council will consider establishing procedures for expedited and streamlined processes for permitting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to comply with state law. The changes would remove barriers and help promote installation of new charging stations by homeowners and businesses throughout San Rafael. Read the staff report here.

BID Annual Assessment

"... On Monday evening, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annual assessment ..."

On Monday evening, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annual assessment of the Downtown Business Improvement District(BID). The BID works with merchants to promote Downtown as well as advocacy around issues such as parking, safety, and cleanliness. Assessments range from $25 to $425 per year depending on the type of business and...

General Plan 2020 amendments

"... . On Monday evening, the City Council will consider amendments to the General Plan, including a new ..."

The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the community’s future growth and development, addressing issues such as land use, transportation, open space, housing, and sustainability, among others. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider amendments to the General Plan, including a new methodology to determine the environmental impacts of transportation and creating a...

Tales of the City: Police Canine Ares Retires

"... and he’ll be joining us at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for recognition of his 6+ years of service ... to the City. That may not sound super long to you, but it is 42 “dog years.” Ares joined the police ... County Major Crimes Task force in locating narcotics related ..."

If you love dogs, you’re in for a treat: San Rafael Police Department Canine Ares is retiring from the San Rafael Police Department and he’ll be joining us at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for recognition of his 6+ years of service to the City. That may not sound super long to you, but it is...

Freitas Parkway Undergrounding District

"... , the City of San Rafael has been allocated approximately $5.1 million in funding to support a utility ... undergrounding project within city limits. To make sure that we keep our funding, the City may ... establish an underground utility district. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider adopting ..."

In the 1960s the California Public Utilities Commission established a statewide utility undergrounding program to eliminate the concentration of overhead electric and telecommunication lines and wooden utility poles along major arterial streets, public areas of scenic value, and the downtown or civic center core. Funds to support this program are collected by utility companies,...

Annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Strategy Update

"... Each year the City Council Sustainability Liaison, Councilmember ... Kate Colin, works with City staff, and community members to identify key priorities taken from our ... include adding solar to City Hall with EV charging stations, achieving LEED gold certification ..."

Each year the City Council Sustainability Liaison, Councilmember Kate Colin, works with City staff, and community members to identify key priorities taken from our Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) to be implemented during the year. Some of the high priority goals include adding solar to City Hall with EV charging stations, achieving LEED gold certification...

Residential Building Resale Program

"... Also on Monday, the San Rafael City Council will consider making improvements to the City’s ... Rafael’s RBR program in addition to other cities. The performance audit did not suggest the program ... , or its inspection component, be eliminated. Instead, the audit recommended that the City add additional ... process and procedures to improve and formalize the RBR program. The Council has recently held two ..."

Also on Monday, the San Rafael City Council will consider making improvements to the City’s residential building resale (RBR) program. The primary goal of the RBR program is to protect the health and safety of San Rafael residents by inspecting for unsafe, hazardous, or unpermitted work as a residential unit is changing ownership. The California...

Traffic Methodologies for General Plan 2040

"... The City is required to comply ... to the City Council at Monday’s meeting. For more information, read the staff report. ..."

The City is required to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 743, which is a major change to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines that will go into effect in mid-2020. SB 743 requires that all local jurisdictions in California phase-out the use of the level of service (LOS) methodology for assessing traffic impacts in...

Marin Sanitary Service Rates for 2019

"... Also on Monday’s City Council meeting agenda is a rate adjustment proposal for 2019 for Marin ... includes adjustments based on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology that the City has with Marin ..."

Also on Monday’s City Council meeting agenda is a rate adjustment proposal for 2019 for Marin Sanitary Service to provide refuse, recycling, and composting for ratepayers in San Rafael. The proposed rate adjustment would increase rates by 9.39% over 2018 levels for all ratepayers. This increase includes adjustments based on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology...

District Elections Discussion

"... Last week, the City received a letter from a Malibu-based attorney challenging San Rafael’s ... session on November 20, the City Council will continue the conversation about district-based ..."

Last week, the City received a letter from a Malibu-based attorney challenging San Rafael’s at-large election structure based on an alleged history of “racially polarized voting.” Following a study session on November 20, the City Council will continue the conversation about district-based elections and the City’s options on how to proceed. The topic is planned to be...

Meet a Local Planner

"... Planning Association. While our residents know him for his flawless presentations at City Council ... what initially attracted him to city planning and what his path was to becoming our Community ..."

Our Community Development Director, Paul Jensen, had a recent interview published in this months edition of Northern News, the publication of the Northern California Division of the American Planning Association. While our residents know him for his flawless presentations at City Council meetings or working with him on a specific project, staff knows him as the...

12/21/2018 - Third and Hetherton

"... The City Council approved a revised direction to improve the intersection of Third and Hetherton ... the intersection to the latest design and safety standards. To date, the City has made significant ... of the intersection, and re-surfacing and restriping of Hetherton Street. Council directed staff ..."

The City Council approved a revised direction to improve the intersection of Third and Hetherton. The revised direction includes the crosswalk removal on the south leg of the intersection and the addition of a crosswalk on the east leg. This design will eliminate the pedestrian vehicular conflict between the heavy left turn movement and pedestrians...

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