On Monday evening, the City Council will consider two items related to cannabis. The first item is whether to place a measure on the June 5, 2018 ballot to levy a “commercial cannabis industry special tax”–a special business tax– on cannabis businesses in San Rafael. If approved, voters in San Rafael would vote on a … Continued
Also on Monday, the City Council will consider the release of lease revenue bonds, which will be used to fund three public safety facility projects: the rebuilding of Fire Stations 57 and 52, and a new Public Safety Center across the street from City Hall. The proposed bond financing is expected to yield $48.5 million … Continued
On March 5, 2018, the City Council will consider a resolution approving a detailed work program for the General Plan Update, including descriptions of each task to be performed, and a project budget and schedule. The 90-page work program outlines 15 tasks and over 100 sub-tasks to be completed over a three-year period, culminating with … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department’s Vegetation Management Division is partnered with Department of Public Works to keep the open spaces of San Rafael safe from fire risk and danger. One of the main ways these large open spaces are kept clean for the wildfire season is with goats. These four legged grazing machines are used … Continued
The benefits of being a police cadet lay the foundation for a long and varied vocation if you are considering a career in law enforcement. The police cadet is a 20-hour/week entry-level police civilian classification that performs all duties required to support police services. The cadet must be proactive as they maintain the police vehicles, … Continued
What makes a great Downtown? On Monday February 5, 2017, the San Rafael City Council received a presentation from Planning Commissioner Larry Paul and a working group of design professionals on Criteria for Good Design in Downtown San Rafael. The working group has been meeting for several months to develop a cohesive design framework for … Continued
For almost three years the City of San Rafael’s Police Department has had a dedicated “Downtown Foot Patrol” made up of three sworn officers, one civilian homeless outreach provider, and a supervisor. The Downtown Foot Patrol’s primary mission is to work with the community to improve quality of life issues. Sergeant Scott Eberle currently supervises … Continued
In the last several months, the Department of Public Works has been meeting with engaged community members who have offered their input on improving the City’s current policy (last revised in 2014). Their primary focus was on expanded posting of signage where pesticides are being used in addition to increased training and clarification of pesticides … Continued
Project Description: These two projects include installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also includes installation of American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: Below is a list of roads that will potentially be … Continued
Following the retirement of former San Rafael City Clerk Esther Beirne in January, the City Council decided on February 13 to appoint Lindsay Lara to fill the remaining term. She is expected to be sworn in on March 5, 2018. “Lindsay’s track record is impressive and her passion for the community is evident,” said Mayor … Continued
