The San Rafael Police Department is holding their first Spanish Citizens Police Academy to serve the City’s Spanish-speaking population. The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an interactive, behind-the-scenes, ten-week program, offered free of charge. The classes will be held in the City Council Chambers every Wednesday night starting March 29, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to … Continued
On Monday, December 19 at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider a rate adjustment proposal for Marin Sanitary Service to continue to provide refuse, recycling and organic materials hauling and processing for customers in San Rafael in 2017. The proposed rate adjustment would increase rates by 5.71% over 2016 levels for all rate payers. … Continued
To prepare for SMART’s planned rail service to Larkspur, San Rafael identified and studied six possibilities to accommodate a rail crossing at Andersen Drive; ultimately finding a modified at-grade crossing to be the most appropriate design. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider plans for a new at-grade rail crossing at Andersen Drive.
Efforts to create seismically-safe and modern facilities for our firefighters, police officers, paramedics and dispatchers are well underway. Designs for the new Public Safety Center as well as Fire Stations 52 & 57 have been approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Fire Stations 52 and 57 have been temporarily relocated and are … Continued
Also on Monday night, Finance Director Mark Moses will present the mid-year 2016-2017 budget update. Based on ongoing review of the City’s financial performance, minor revisions to revenue projections and expenditure plan changes are recommended.
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider a few items pertaining to City staffing; including the reallocation of a handful of positions and an update to the Temporary, Seasonal, Retiree, and Fixed-Term Employees Salary Schedule, primarily to reflect scheduled minimum wage increases.
Each year almost 2,000 volunteers contribute 35-40,000 hours to the City. “Volunteers add so much to our City services,” said Mayor Gary Phillips. “It’s wonderful to walk around and see engaged citizens contributing to our departments and programs.” Join the City Council on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7 pm, to honor the 20th Anniversary … Continued
The Police Department is offering the Parent Project program again this January. This award-winning program helps parents raising strong-willed or out-of-control adolescents. Parents of kids ages 11 – 18 meet once a week for ten weeks and learn how to manage their child’s decisions in regards to: drugs and alcohol use, running away, gang involvement, … Continued
At Monday’s City Council meeting, we will celebrate the career of Richard Landis, who retires at the end of the year. Richard began his career with the San Rafael Public works department 20 years ago and has become legendary in his position as Administrative Manager as someone whose wit and charm could diffuse contentious situations. … Continued
Are you feeling like it is more important than ever to be part of the climate solution? Join Resilient Neighborhoods to learn more about climate change and how you can have a positive impact in your daily life. During this 5-session course you will calculate your carbon footprint and take steps to reduce it, like … Continued
