City Council Meeting 04/20/2026 at 6:00PM

The City Council meeting of San Rafael on April 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key agenda items involved amendments to the Marin Sanitary Service franchise agreement, including fee adjustments and clarifications on street sweeping services and right-of-way encroachments. The council approved resolutions to adopt a fee study reducing certain fees and to authorize the city manager to execute franchise amendments. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved amendments to the municipal code related to solid waste collection and disposal, aligning with state laws and franchise agreements. Another significant procurement discussion centered on the Measure AA expenditure plan, a half-cent transportation sales tax funding local infrastructure projects, with the council approving amendments to the plan. The meeting also addressed the 350 Midell interim shelter contract for operational services, including a contract amendment with FS Global Disaster Solutions LLC for shelter management through 2028, with funding details and community concerns discussed. The council approved the contract amendment and appropriated $1 million from a county grant to support the shelter operations. Public comments raised questions about funding specifics, contract details, and community impact, which were addressed by city staff. Overall, the meeting focused on solid waste service contracts, transportation funding, and homelessness shelter operations with several motions passed to advance these initiatives.