On May 10 at 7 p.m., the San Rafael and the Novato City Councils will hold a joint study session to discuss SMART Quiet Zones, including community outreach and the timing of the Quiet Zone establishment. This joint session follows the City of San Rafael’s filing of a Notice of Establishment on April 20. The … Continued
Construction contract awarded to: Ghilotti Bros. Project contact: Hunter Young, Department of Public Works Project Began: February, 2014 Completed: April, 2017 Project Description: This project prepared downtown San Rafael for upcoming rail operations. Specific improvements included: Install traffic signal interconnect and as well as fiber optic cables to increase the reliance and speed at which the traffic signal … Continued
We’re getting closer to SMART’s estimated first day of passenger service, so be safe around the tracks! Also, around the time SMART begins passenger service, San Rafael will have a Quiet Zone is place. This means, the train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station or in the event of an emergency. … Continued
If you are curious about what is happening with homelessness in San Rafael, now is a great time to get an update of what is happening now and next. At their regular meeting Monday night at 7 p.m., the City Council will review the proposed goals and work plan for the City’s Homeless Initiative in … Continued
Also on Monday evening the City Council will review a preliminary report on the 2017-18 budget. This budget provides for positive operating results while maintaining current service levels and addressing City Council priorities including homelessness, economic development and quality of life issues. The final, proposed budget along with a proposed capital improvement program is expected … Continued
The City Council will hold a study session on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the third floor conference room in City Hall to discuss their top goals for the upcoming fiscal year. A proposed list of goals, strategies and implementation tasks will be presented that evening for discussion.
The City Council will also discuss an ordinance setting the Paramedic Services Special Tax. This tax ensures much needed paramedic services in our community and the rate has been held constant since 2011 in San Rafael. After reviewing billing recovery and expenditure trends the Fire Department recommends a $3 annual increase in order to maintain … Continued
The City Council is seeking applications for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing. This committee provides community input on activities related to economic development and affordable housing; such as when developers pursue new and rehabilitation of commercial facilities, affordable housing opportunities, the City’s Economic Vitality Workplan and various General … Continued
San Rafael is developing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to prepare for natural disasters like flood, drought, fire, earthquakes, and severe weather. This plan forms the foundation for our long-term strategy to reduce losses by breaking the repeated cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. Additionally, only communities with a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan are eligible … Continued
Next week has been designated by the President and Congress as Public Service Recognition week in honor of the people who serve America as federal, state, county and local government employees. Here in the City of San Rafael, our city employees help to promote the safety of our community through our Police and Fire staff; … Continued
