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Planning Commission - February 13, 2024

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Date and time: 2024-02-13 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2024-02-13 07:00 pmLocation: City HallDepartment: Community DevelopmentAgendaPlanning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Participate In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 or Participate Virtually: Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PlanningCommission23 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone:...

Richard Landis Retires

"... At Monday’s City Council meeting, we will celebrate the career of Richard Landis, who retires ..."

At Monday’s City Council meeting, we will celebrate the career of Richard Landis, who retires at the end of the year. Richard began his career with the San Rafael Public works department 20 years ago and has become legendary in his position as Administrative Manager as someone whose wit and charm could diffuse contentious situations....

Appeal Hearing on Lourdes Convent Housing

"... by two single women and their children. The City Council will consider an appeal at their meeting on Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. ..."

The Lourdes Convent, which is owned by the Dominican Sisters is a convent retirement center located at 77 Locust Avenue. A Use Permit Amendment was filed by the Dominican Sisters to convert a portion of the retirement center to a single, residential unit for “transitional housing” to be shared by two single women and their...

San Rafael Wraps Canal Broadband Feasibility Study

"... feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 ... broadband network design and map that proposes how to build out a City-owned fiber infrastructure ... was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in February 2022 and supported by the San Rafael City Council ... Neighborhood Wi-Fi Project,” a partnership between the City, County of Marin, San Rafael City Schools ... , the City took ownership of the Canal Wi-Fi public Wi-Fi network (built in 2020 with the County of Marin ..."

On Monday, February 3rd, the Digital Service team presented the findings of the Canal Broadband feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 years to begin the process of addressing permanent broadband infrastructure needs for the Canal neighborhood. The project was funded by a Local...

Digital Strategic Framework

"... , and product management. Over the last six months, the Digital Service staff worked with other City ... : To make City services easy to use, and work for everyone. The values that underpin ... received, to the City Council for their review and feedback ..."

The new department of Digital Service and Open Government is a reorganization of the former Information Technology Division and expands traditional tech and network support services to include broader functions of strategy, analytics, and product management. Over the last six months, the Digital Service staff worked with other City departments, as well as received feedback from community...

Retirement of Police Lieutenant Ralph Pata

"... On August 31, Lieutenant Raffaello “Ralph” Pata retired after 34 years of service to the City ... High School. He began his service to the City as a dispatcher for the San Rafael Fire Department. Two ... evening, the City Council will honor Ralph with a resolution of appreciation and thank him for his 34 ..."

On August 31, Lieutenant Raffaello “Ralph” Pata retired after 34 years of service to the City of San Rafael. Ralph was born and raised in San Rafael, attending St. Raphael’s School and San Rafael High School. He began his service to the City as a dispatcher for the San Rafael Fire Department. Two years later,...

Volunteer Spotlight: Cyr Miller

"... more involved with City planning. In 1993, he was appointed to the Planning Commission, serving ... as the Chair in 1995. In December, 1996 Cyr was appointed to an open seat on the San Rafael City Council ... and after nearly fourteen years on the Council, he retired in 2009. He continues to serve ... Retirement Community, The Multicultural Center of Marin and a Patient Advisory Council of San Rafael ... . was located in the Canal Neighborhood. He became the City Council champion for the Canal ..."

Cyr’s Volunteer Career In 1972 Cyr began volunteering with neighborhood activities and he joined the West End Neighborhood Association. In 1992, he represented the neighborhood association in the successful Downtown Visioning Committee. That experience propelled his interest in becoming more involved with City planning. In 1993, he was appointed to the Planning Commission, serving as...

5/3/18 - Francisco Boulevard West Multi-Use Pathway

"... Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider using ..."

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider using $850,000 in granted bike path funds to purchase steel components to be used to build the multi-use path that will parallel the SMART Larkspur Extension rail line at its crossing near Francisco Boulevard West. The multi-use path will provide a dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists,...

Special Tax at the Village at Loch Lomond Marina

"... Also, at their Monday meeting, the City Council will consider a special tax for properties ..."

Also, at their Monday meeting, the City Council will consider a special tax for properties at the Village at Loch Lomond Marina to maintain the public marina green, boardwalk playground, roadway and on-site seasonal wetland conservation areas. The tax was authorized back in 2010, but is now going into effect because the public improvements are...

Paramedic Tax

"... The City Council will also discuss an ordinance setting the Paramedic Services Special Tax ..."

The City Council will also discuss an ordinance setting the Paramedic Services Special Tax. This tax ensures much needed paramedic services in our community and the rate has been held constant since 2011 in San Rafael. After reviewing billing recovery and expenditure trends the Fire Department recommends a $3 annual increase in order to maintain...

Annual Financial Report

"... established by City Council Policy. Read about that and more in the staff report. ..."

Also on Monday, the City’s financial auditors and Finance Director Mark Moses will present the annual financial reports for fiscal year 2015-2016, which ended on June 30, 2016. The City’s General Fund Emergency Reserves continue to meet the target level of ten percent of operating expenses established by City Council Policy. Read about that and...

Call for Artists - Public Safety Center Project

"... UPDATE: The City ... the process and the City Council, through its Essential Facilities Subcommittee, determined not proceed ... with the outdoor art component. The City of San Rafael ... of the City ... of San Rafael Essential Facilities Project. The City of San Rafael believes in local talent ..."

UPDATE: The City is no longer proceeding with the Public Safety Center Art project. The COVID-19 pandemic halted the process and the City Council, through its Essential Facilities Subcommittee, determined not proceed with the outdoor art component. The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce a Call for Artists to submit images/renderings/drawings of public...

Joint Crisis Response Partnership

"... Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider an agreement with the City of Novato ... example of a cross-jurisdictional partnership that makes both cities stronger. READ STAFF REPORT ..."

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider an agreement with the City of Novato to create a Joint Crisis Response Unit with the San Rafael and Novato police departments. Although events requiring the use of a Crisis Response Unit are infrequent, it is imperative that a team be well prepared and has sufficient...

Diane Henderson, Citizen of the Year 2015

"... Diane Henderson is a Marin County native and a 25 -year resident of San Rafael who is well known ... , Diane has had a "quiet touch" in her involvement with and contribution to many of the City's most ... served as the President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael. San Rafael City Council expresses its ..."

Diane Henderson is a Marin County native and a 25 -year resident of San Rafael who is well known for her volunteer work and civic involvement in the community. While known to be a passionate resident, Diane has had a "quiet touch" in her involvement with and contribution to many of the City's most respected...

Marin Sanitary Service (MSS) Rates

"... Also on Tuesday, the City Council will consider a rate adjustment proposal for 2018 for Marin ... on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology that the City, along with other nearby local ..."

Also on Tuesday, the City Council will consider a rate adjustment proposal for 2018 for Marin Sanitary Service (MSS) to provide refuse, recycling, and composting for ratepayers in San Rafael. The proposed rate adjustment would increase rates by 5.57 percent. This increase includes adjustments based on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology that the City, along...

Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

"... on the Initial Study must be submitted to the City by Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021. The City Council ..."

The CEQA 30-day public review period of this project’s Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration began on May 24th, 2021 and will close on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021. Electronic copies of these documents can be downloaded by visiting the project webpage. All written comments on the Initial Study must be submitted to the City by Tuesday, June...

Solar at City Hall

"... In March 2018, the City ... facilities: City Hall, downtown parking garages, the Albert J. Boro Center, and others. A solar financier ... , in this case, allows the City to receive solar-generated power without capital investment ... agreement based on new developments in solar technology and upcoming changes to City Hall ... , such as reconfiguration of parking lots. At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving ..."

In March 2018, the City entered into an agreement with SolEd, a solar financier, to assist with the City’s efforts to install solar at a few of our facilities: City Hall, downtown parking garages, the Albert J. Boro Center, and others. A solar financier, in this case, allows the City to receive solar-generated power without...

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding

"... % can be spent on either housing or capital projects. At their Monday meeting, the City Council ..."

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included development of affordable housing, ADA sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. Marin County’s allocation is estimated at $1.4 million and San...

A New Playground at Albert Park

"... concept has been proposed and will be reviewed at Monday’s City Council meeting at 7 p.m. READ THE STAFF REPORT ..."

The Albert Park Playground could be getting a new look. Community members along with the support of the B Team and the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association came together to address the needs of a new design for the playground at Albert Park. After many meetings and a lot of public outreach, a new concept has been...

SEIU Side Letter

"... On Monday, the City Council will consider approving side letters extending the current Memorandums ..."

On Monday, the City Council will consider approving side letters extending the current Memorandums of Understanding by one year with our SEIU Local 1021 bargaining unit. The side letters keep all terms the same but increase compensation equivalent to a 2.5% increase (calculated over the next fiscal year), which is consistent with the Bay Area...

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