City of San Rafael, CA

02/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/27/2026 18:20

📸 Snapshot – City Council meeting agenda, Acting City Manager appointment, lighting improvements, Movies in the Park, and more!

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San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights

The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, March 2, at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue.

Meeting Details:

Closed Session: Begins at 5:00 p.m., in the Third Floor Conference Room, for conference with legal counsel on existing litigation

Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers

City Manager and Councilmember Reports:

  • Reports from the City Manager and Councilmembers, including updates on meetings and conferences attended.

Consent Calendar Highlights:

  • Final adoption of an ordinance amending the San Rafael Municipal Code to repeal the chapter 5.74 bail schedule for violations of the code, and chapter 5.48 regarding parking in off-street parking facilities

  • Proclamation in recognition of Women's History Month

  • Acceptance of the City's quarterly investment report for the quarter than ended December 31, 2025

  • Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order with KBM Hogue for the purchase of furniture for the Pickleweed Library

  • Acceptance of the 2025 Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Annual Report

  • Accepting completion of the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project and authorizing the City Clerk to file the notice of completion

Other Agenda Items:

  • Resolution finding that the Canal Neighborhood Active Transportation Enhancement Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a program supplement agreement with Caltrans to receive state funds

  • Fiscal year 2025-26 mid-year budget update for the second quarter ending December 31, 2025, and approval of resolutions authorizing selected mid-year supplemental budget appropriations totaling $569,805

  • Resolution adopting mid-year updates to the City Council's Three-Year Strategic Plan fiscal year 2025-26 Work Plan

View the full agenda and watch the meeting online via Zoom or YouTube. Participate in person or submit public comments ahead of the meeting by emailing [email protected]. 

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Paul Navazio Appointed Acting City Manager

This month, the City Council appointed Paul Navazio as Acting City Manager. Paul has served as San Rafael's Finance Director since July 2023, bringing over 30 years of experience in public finance and municipal management. Before joining San Rafael, Paul served as City Manager for the City of Woodland and as Assistant City Manager and Finance Director for the City of Davis.

Paul's focus will be on maintaining momentum on the City Council's priorities while ensuring long-term financial stability for City operations. The City's focus remains on delivering responsive services to the community, advancing key initiatives to enhance residents' quality of life, and maintaining effective, transparent operations.

To learn more about the City Manager transition, please visit our website. Read the 2025-2028 Strategic plan here. 

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Dive Into the Summer Activities Guide

Discover an array of summer camps, expanded youth programs, and activities for all ages in our latest guide.

Why it matters: This guide offers diverse opportunities for learning and recreation that enrich community engagement.

  • Youth programs cover athletics, art, and LEGO engineering.

Library highlights: With your library card, access free digital resources and the Memory Lab for digitizing personal media.

  • Explore curated foreign films through Kanopy and Hoopla.

What's next: The digital guide is available now; printed copies arrive by the end of February. Registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM. 

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Enhancing Safety on Starkweather Path

The City of San Rafael is proposing new lighting installations to improve safety along the Starkweather Path.

Why it matters: Enhanced lighting will provide safer navigation and a more inviting environment for all users.

  • Waist-high bollard lighting and overhead small-area lighting are being considered.

  • Light shields will direct illumination downward, minimizing impact on nearby areas.

What's next: Pathway improvements will accompany the lighting initiative.

  • Community input is crucial to understanding current path usage and opinions on the project.

Take action: Please fill out our short survey by March 19th to share your thoughts: cityofsanrafael.org/canal-neighborhood-active-transportation-enhancement-project 

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Help Us Choose the 2026 Lineup for Movies in the Park!

The City of San Rafael Library & Recreation Department is inviting the community to vote on which movies they'd like to see at this year's Movies in the Park series. Your input will help us select fun, family-friendly films to enjoy under the stars this summer and fall.

This year, movies are planned at four parks on the following dates:

  • Victor Jones Park - August 28

  • Sun Valley Park - September 11

  • Terra Linda Park - September 25

  • Pickleweed Park - October 9 (en español)

Check out the survey to see all the films we're considering and cast your vote for your favorites. Simply rank your top choices for each park and submit your vote by March 15, 2026. 

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Disaster loan support after King Tides

Low-interest disaster loans are now available for eligible Marin County homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits impacted by the January King Tides and flooding.

Why it matters: These loans offer essential financial relief, as the damage has met the State and Federal thresholds for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

  • Application deadlines are April 6, 2026, for physical damages and November 3, 2026, for economic injury.

  • Local Disaster Loan Outreach Centers will be open through March 3 to assist applicants.

Locations and hours:
San Rafael: 1600 Los Gamos Dr, Ste 300, San Rafael, CA 94903

  • 02/23: 2 - 7 p.m., 02/24-02/27: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Stinson Beach: 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA, 94970

  • 03/02: 2 - 7 p.m., 03/03 - 03/06: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, contact (800)659-2955 or [email protected]. 

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Exciting Upcoming Events

Join us for these upcoming events in San Rafael:

Kalimba Performance - Carl Winters and the African Roots of Jazz: February 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Downtown San Rafael Public Library

  • Join the Kalimba King for a special Black History Month performance. Carl Winters will play the thumb piano and explore the African roots of American jazz, plus offer guidance on making your own kalimba.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening - The Inquisitor: February 28, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Downtown San Rafael Public Library

  • Close out Black History Month with this documentary about groundbreaking Texas congresswoman Barbara Jordan, whose sharp intellect transformed U.S. politics-from Nixon's impeachment to civil rights battles.

Seeds of Hope Luncheon: March 2, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., San Rafael Community Center (618 B Street)

  • This quarterly event brings together over 20 service providers offering resources to the community. Free and open to all.

3rd Annual Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt: February 1-28, throughout Downtown San Rafael

  • Usher in the Year of the Horse with the 'Horse Hunt and Word Scramble Challenge!' Collect all the letters hidden within the windows of downtown businesses and unscramble them to reveal a special Lunar New Year-themed word or phrase. Submit your completed word scramble entry for a chance to win $50 gift cards!

Fe-BREW-ary in Downtown San Rafael: February 1-28, throughout Downtown San Rafael

  • FeBREWary is Downtown San Rafael's official month-long celebration of local craft beer. Breweries, tap rooms, and pubs are in full swing, so head to your favorite Downtown San Rafael destination and expand your brew I.Q. with a new style of beer from a local craft brewer, or cozy up with a tall mug of an old favorite in a bit of San Rafael you've yet to explore. From Lincoln Ave to the West End, FeBREWary in Downtown San Rafael is the perfect opportunity to hoist a pint with neighborhood pals in the best places.

Falkirk Cultural Center Presents "Illuminations: How the Light Gets In:" March 13, 5:00-8:00PM

  • A dazzling new exhibition, "Illuminations: How the Light Gets In," opens Friday, March 13th, from 5-8pm at the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael. This dynamic show features the stunning ceramic works of the Terra Linda Ceramic Artists, a collective known for pushing the boundaries of form, texture, and storytelling through clay. Inspired by the theme of illumination, the artists explore how light-both literal and symbolic-moves through their work.

Plus, there's always something happening at the library! Check out the San Rafael Library event calendar!

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