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San Rafael manager issues temporary camping ban at City Hall and Canalway for wildfire mitigation; enforcement planned
Summary
City Manager announced temporary prohibitions on camping at City Hall and Canalway property to allow wildfire mitigation work; the city will offer shelter options and increase enforcement of illegal food vending with Spanish‑speaking officers and county partnership.
The San Rafael city manager announced temporary prohibitions on camping at City Hall and at Canalway property to enable wildfire mitigation work and to protect both residents and crews, city officials said during the May 19 city council meeting.
City Manager (name not specified in the meeting) said the city has temporarily banned camping at City Hall from May 19 to June 9 and at the Canalway property from May 27 to June 17 “to allow our wildfire mitigation teams to complete critical and planned Zone 0 vegetation management work.” The manager said the city is offering shelter and services to people affected during the prohibition period.
The city manager also outlined an enforcement plan addressing illegal food vending at the…
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