Good news is definitely worth sharing, right? Well, here’s one for you: as part of their “One Day, One Place” series that takes readers through an alluring tour of any given city , SFGate‘s Lisa Amand featured our very own city of San Rafael. The article highlights a handful of our businesses, eateries, music venues, … Continued
Earlier this year, City staff presented two informational reports (on February 4 and May 6, 2019 to be exact) to the City Council regarding Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates the negotiation of a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute between a landlord and … Continued
Earlier this month, the San Rafael and Marinwood Fire Departments held a promotion and recognition ceremony: a celebration of family, service, and accomplishment. #1 Badges were awarded to Battalion Chief Matt Windrem, Fire Captain Andy Rogerson, and Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Winkelman, and Fire Engineer Jason Schmitt. Numbered badges were awarded following the successful completion of probation … Continued
The City is required to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 743, which is a major change to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines that will go into effect in mid-2020. SB 743 requires that all local jurisdictions in California phase-out the use of the level of service (LOS) methodology for assessing traffic impacts in … Continued
Looking for an extra job to pick up a few hours, or just looking for a way to give back to the community? Apply to be a lifeguard at the Terra Linda or Hamilton Pool! We provide the training (and a free season pass to the pool!). We especially need lifeguards who can work early … Continued
From May 20 to June 7, the San Rafael Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up, including drivers who do not secure children in child safety seats. The enforcement effort is part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign focused on increasing seat … Continued
Third Street is a critical component of San Rafael’s transportation network serving tens of thousands each day as they travel to work, school, recreation, and retail destinations. Marin County’s busiest transit node, the San Rafael Transit Center, brings nearly 9,000 people daily to and through Third Street as they use Golden Gate Transit and Marin … Continued
PG&E recently announced that they will be implementing a coordinated Public Safety Power Shutoff program that will turn off electricity when extreme fire danger conditions pose a threat a portion of the electric system that serves a particular community. This program includes all electric lines that pass through high fire-threat areas – both distribution and … Continued
We were recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for our 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The GFOA established this award program in 1945 to encourage and assist governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally … Continued
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pump Testing Equipment May 30, 2019 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for pump testing equipment. The Fire Department needs equipment to allow for annual pump testing and for training new firefighters during their fire academy. The Department also is looking to conserve water and better protect the environment. … Continued
