San Rafael and Novato have come to crossroads when it comes to the difficult challenge of how to handle homeless encampments.
In San Rafael, the city is getting ready to spend $2.2 million to create a city-sanctioned temporary homeless camp near a stretch of Mahon Creek Path, between Lincoln Avenue and Francisco Boulevard West.
The camp – intended to be in place for 12 to 18 months – will be fenced and provide room for 47 tents. Campers would have to agree with a code of ethics and visitors would not be allowed.