Meeting location for January, February, and March 2026
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will temporarily hold public meetings at the Showcase Theater while important audio/visual upgrades are completed inside the Board Chamber. Meetings will continue without interruption, and the public will be able to participate in person, online, or by phone.
This temporary relocation begins January 20 and will continue through March. Meetings will return to the Board Chamber once upgrades are complete.
Temporary location
Marin Center Showcase Theater
20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903
Located less than 1 mile from the Board Chamber.
Why the move?
The Board Chamber is receiving technical upgrades to improve:
- Audio clarity
- Video quality
- Livestream performance and reliability
- ADA digital accessibility for both in-person and remote participants
These improvements will enhance transparency and make it easier for everyone to stay engaged with County government.
Meeting schedule
All regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meetings in January, February, and March 2026 will take place at the Showcase Theater. Any exceptions will be noted here once confirmed.
The temporary meeting location also applies to meetings of the:
- Marin Housing Authority
- Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
- Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Directors
- Marin County Planning Commission.
If you plan to attend any of these meetings, please check the agency’s website first to make sure you have the correct meeting location. Meeting locations may vary depending on the governing body.
How to participate
The Board of Supervisors will continue offering multiple ways to participate in meetings:
Attend in person
- Seating capacity: 280 seats
- Doors open 30 minutes before the meeting
- ADA-accessible entrance and seating available
Join remotely via zoom
- Participate by video or phone
- Provide real-time public comment
- Closed captioning available
(Link will remain consistent with regular BOS meetings unless otherwise noted.)
Watch the livestream
Meetings will continue to be streamed live on the County website. Recordings will be posted after each meeting.
Parking, transit & accessibility
Parking
Parking for the Showcase Theater is located behind the Marin Center exhibit hall. Access parking via 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Bicycle parking is available just outside the entry doors of the Showcase Theater building.
Transit
The venue is close to:
- SMART “Marin Civic Center” Station
- Marin Transit bus routes 35 and 49 (Civic Center Dr & McInnis Pkwy stop)
- Bicycle and pedestrian pathways around Civic Center campus
Accessibility
The Showcase Theater features:
- In ear listening devices that amplify the speaker
- In ear listening devices that offer Spanish language translation
- Closed captioning in English available on a guest's smart-mobile device
- Open captioning in English available on screens in the theater
- Wheelchair, transfer and ADA companion seating available
- Designated ADA parking out front
- Accessible pathways from parking to theater entrance
- ADA seating on ground level (no stairs)
- Accessible restrooms
- Beverage vending machine
- Front of House staff available to orient, seat and troubleshoot
If you need additional accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board.
Frequently asked questions
The Board of Supervisors and several other governing bodies are temporarily relocating their public meetings to the Showcase Theater while we upgrade the audio-visual (A/V) equipment in the Board Chamber. The current A/V system is outdated and at the end of its useful life. This project will improve sound clarity, video quality, livestream reliability, and ADA digital accessibility.
From January 20 through the end of March. The schedule will be updated here if timelines change.
The temporary relocation applies to:
- Marin County Board of Supervisors
- Marin Housing Authority
- Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors
- Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Directors
- Marin County Planning Commission
Meeting locations may vary depending on the governing body. Please check each agency’s website before attending.
Yes. Hybrid meeting participation through Zoom will continue without interruption. Visit the Board of Supervisor’s meeting page to learn how to participate in a meeting.
No. The Board will follow the standard agenda format and procedures.
Most meetings during this period will occur at the Showcase Theater. Any exceptions will be posted on this page and on the meeting agenda.
In 2024, California passed Senate Bill 707, which updates the Ralph M. Brown Act and requires local governments to provide two-way telephonic or audio-visual participation for public meetings by July 2026. These upgrades help Marin County meet those requirements and strengthen access for remote participants.
Upgrades include:
- New microphones and monitors
- Improved audio quality
- Better camera angles and higher-quality video for livestreams
- Enhanced graphics and display tools
- Stronger system stability
- Expanded ADA digital accessibility
- In-house broadcasting and recording managed by County staff (a long-term cost-saving measure)
Meetings will return to the Board Chamber once construction is finished. A public announcement will be made with the reopening date and a summary of new features.
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