The existing taxi station at the Transit Center will be closed due to construction at the Transit Center beginning February 5 for the SMART rail extension to Larkspur. Taxicab operators expressed concerns at the most recent City Council meeting that without a new cab stand in place, the transit using public and city streets would … Continued
In early January Andersen Drive was closed temporarily as SMART performed rail welding work along the rail line. Starting February 26, the Andersen Drive closure will be reinstated, 24-7 for an estimated three months. SMART will be constructing the actual rail crossing across Andersen Drive and utilities will be performing important work relocating several key … Continued
What makes a great Downtown? On Monday February 5, 2017, the San Rafael City Council will receive 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 … Continued
On December 4, 2017, the City Council appointed a 23-member Steering Committee to guide the 2040 General Plan Update. The Committee represents a diverse range of organizations and interests, including City Commissions, neighborhoods, advocacy groups, and members at-large. Most of the members have a designated alternate, bringing the total number appointees to 45. The Committee … Continued
At the January 16, 2018 meeting, the City Council decided to switch to district-based elections, starting in 2020. This means that the four City Council seats will change from being elected at-large, or citywide, to by district. Each City Council member will represent a particular area of the City. Under this system, the Mayor will … Continued
On Monday night, the City Council will receive an update from Andrew Hening, the City’s Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach. Andrew will share the progress made over the past year. The City of San Rafael and other partners took major, concrete steps towards ending homelessness and improving the quality of life in the community. … Continued
This upcoming Monday, February 5, 2018, the City Council will hear from Planning Commissioner Larry Paul and a working group composed of local design professionals and residents about “good design” criteria to guide new development in Downtown San Rafael. The suggested criteria consolidates current City policies, regulations, and guidelines that are contained in a number … Continued
Due to construction and the upcoming SMART connection to Larkspur, the taxis that are ordinarily staged within the Bettini Transportation Center need to be relocated. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider establishing a new taxi stand at Tamalpais Avenue East, between Third and Fourth Streets. Tamalpais East is a one-way street that currently … Continued
On Monday evening, February 5, 2018, the City Council will consider establishing procedures for expedited and streamlined processes for permitting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to comply with state law. The changes would remove barriers and help promote installation of new charging stations by homeowners and businesses throughout San Rafael. Read the staff report here.
Follow our progress here, as the Vegetation Management Bureau works with the community to modify San Rafael’s landscape to become more fire resilient. In 2017, continuous efforts were underway to improve the fire safety of San Rafael’s WUI and along the open-spaces of San Rafael. Along with our continued progress in 2018, we want … Continued
