On Monday, August 17th, the City Council will review recommended changes to the City of San Rafael Police Department’s Use of Force Policy. In June 2020, Mayor Phillips signed President Barack Obama’s “Mayor’s Pledge” to review San Rafael’s use of force policing policies. Additionally, the Mayor assembled a community task force to assist City leaders … Continued
Access to the internet is necessary for so many facets of our lives including getting news and information, participating in civic life, applying for jobs or unemployment, access to education, and more. Residents in San Rafael do not have equal access to the internet and computers at home. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated digital equity … Continued
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for janitorial services for City facilities. It is the intent of the City to hire a fully-licensed contractor. Services shall include routine janitorial maintenance for all City facilities, including the Police Department, Library, Recreation Centers, Department of Public Works, and City Hall. Work will include: vacuuming, … Continued
It’s no secret that COVID-19 is dynamic, from how long the virus lives on various surfaces to the level at which some are affected by the virus compared to others. It can feel complex and exhausting in the ways in which we must be on guard to protect ourselves and others at all times. COVID-19 safety measures, including wearing a mask, are still more important than … Continued
Inclusionary housing is a requirement that when a new housing development is built, that it includes some units that are considered affordable. Alternatively, the housing developer can pay a fee that goes towards creating affordable housing at another location in the City to meet this requirement. To make San Rafael a more livable and inclusive … Continued
Construction has started on Francisco Blvd East from Vivian to Grand Avenue. The City has coordinated with the San Rafael Sanitation District to complete both a much anticipated sidewalk widening project with a sewer replacement project. Due to the decrease in volume of traffic during the COVID pandemic, construction has moved to day work during … Continued
Yesterday morning, the Marin County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance that enhances enforcement efforts of the Public Health Order. The idea of this urgency ordinance is not to issue citations without warnings to individuals and businesses; in fact, it allows for a grace period so a notice of violation can be issued before issuing a citation. Education and awareness is preferred prior to issuing citations. The penalty for individuals would be between $25 and $500. For businesses, it … Continued
On July 15, 2020, a few Police Chiefs from the Bay Area, including San Rafael Police Chief Diana Bishop, participated in a town hall meeting to discuss the recent protests calling for defunding police departments and the #8Can’tWait policies. To hear more from the Police Chiefs, please watch the town hall meeting.
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for Groundskeeping Services for the maintenance and upkeep of the public portions of the landscaping, public restroom, park, playground and pedestrian pathways within Community Facilities District No. 2 at the Village at Loch Lomond Marina. It is the intent of the City to hire a fully-licensed … Continued
Marin County Public Health and Marin County Office of Education presented a recommendation to implement a phased-in, hybrid approach to learning for the fall K-12 semester. The gradual approach will include distance learning along with small in-person groups. Following the guidance of Marin Public Health, individual districts will determine when it is appropriate to bring small groups of children into the classroom. … Continued
