Help us plan for a safer San Rafael! Please join us on Wednesday, February 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a hazard mitigation planning meeting in the Community Development conference room on the third floor of City Hall. Meeting participants will receive an overview of our Local Hazard Mitigation Planning project and provide feedback on … Continued
The City Council is seeking applications for two vacancies on the Fire Commission. The Fire Commission handles the review of long-range capital needs, the annual operating budget, building codes, and other issues relating to the general operations and functions of the Fire Department. Applications are available online or at the City Clerk’s office. The deadline … Continued
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments. Due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday, the City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, … Continued
Do you have an interest in what San Rafael looks like in 2040? Then you should be sure to participate in our General Plan process! The City’s current General Plan 2020 has been in place since 2004 and as we approach 2020, is nearing the end of its useful life. At their Monday, February 6 … Continued
Over the last several months, our Public Works Department has worked with a number of neighborhoods to collaborate on an approach to sidewalk and tree maintenance. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider pursuing a shared sidewalk and tree maintenance program whereby the City matches the funding provided by the adjacent property owner up … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, City Council will consider options for replacement of the Southern Heights Bridge. The bridge is currently 9 feet wide, accommodating only a single lane of two-way traffic with no sidewalks. The replacement of this bridge is fully funded by the Highway Bridge Program (HBP), a federally funded program that enables states to … Continued
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council will acknowledge Sean Prendiville, who is retiring from the Library Board after 13 years of service. In addition to serving as the Board Chair for several years, Sean has been an enthusiastic and vocal supporter of public library services in San Rafael; especially when helping draw crowds into … Continued
After a major disaster, it might be several days before vital city services are restored. Your best defense is to be informed and prepared for emergencies, both at home and in your place of business. Here are 3 easy things you can do to prepare for an emergency: Sign up for Nixel and other alerts … Continued
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District is looking for engaged, passionate BID Members who are interested in serving on the BID Board of Directors. If having your finger on the pulse of the community and creating new ideas and initiatives for downtown sounds like something you’d like to be involved in, please visit http://www.downtownsanrafael.org … Continued
Help the Chamber of Commerce recognize our incredible local businesses by submitting a nomination for the 2017 Business of the Year Awards! Nominations are currently being accepted for the categories of Large Business (25+ employees), Small Business (less than 25) and Joe Garbarino Green Business of the Year. Winners are announced at the 2017 State of … Continued
