City Council Meeting 05/18/2026 at 6:00PM

The City Council meeting of San Rafael on May 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of a $71,000 contract amendment for 350 Meridale Design Services involving a subcontractor for structural engineering. The council also reviewed and approved the San Rafael Police Department's military equipment annual report, including a planned $216,359 expenditure for 18 less lethal impact delivery systems in the FY 26-27 police budget. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the update to the park impact fee program and nexus study, which aims to adjust development impact fees to fund park and recreation infrastructure, with a public hearing continued to June 15, 2026, for further deliberation. Additionally, the council considered a separation agreement between the city and the San Rafael Sanitation District to transition administrative and operational responsibilities to the Central Marin Sanitation Agency, with fiscal impacts to be addressed in the FY 26-27 budget. The FY 26-27 proposed city budget and capital improvement program (CIP) were presented, highlighting a total budget of approximately $29.6 million in appropriations, including allocations for public safety, public works, and infrastructure projects. The council discussed budget balancing measures, one-time funding allocations, and ongoing and upcoming CIP projects such as park improvements, stormwater management, and transportation safety enhancements. The meeting concluded with a motion to receive the budget report and provide direction for final budget preparation for adoption in June.