The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included the development of affordable housing, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. For October 2019 through September 2020, Marin County is expected to receive approximately $1.4 million … Continued
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Fire Department will present a final draft of the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan for consideration and approval by the City Council. The Plan, which has gone through substantive changes since its first debut in draft form at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting, outlines 38 wildfire prevention goals, including … Continued
La Academia de Policía para residentes ofrece a los miembros de la comunidad una mirada interna a las autoridades locales. El curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los residentes una visión general de la función y los procedimientos operativos del Departamento de Policía. Durante la Academia, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de montar en un … Continued
Mobility on demand is now available in Northern San Rafael! For the first time ever, Marin Transit is offering a completely accessible, on-demand transit option– with no advanced planning required! Marin Transit’s new service, Marin Transit Connect, is now in operation weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. We’ll have representatives from Marin Transit at Monday’s City … Continued
Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined what San Rafael could look like in 20 years? Well, we’re in the process of updating our General Plan–a guiding document that covers topics such as land use, transportation, housing, open space, conservation, community design, and safety. After a series of community engagement and outreach meetings and events, our … Continued
Every 7 to 10 years the California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that posted speed limits along collector and arterial roadways be reviewed by an Engineering and Traffic Survey. The City entered into contract with W-Trans on April of 2019 to conduct surveys in May 2018, and based on their findings, staff is now recommending that the speed … Continued
Back in December 2017, the City Council approved new regulationsrelating to medical cannabis businesses in San Rafael. While this action didn’t approve any medical cannabis businesses to open, it instead set up the regulatory framework for this type of business. Specifically, these regulations authorized three license types: cannabis testing labs, medical cannabis infused products manufacturing, and … Continued
Mayor Gary Phillips and the President have ordered that the flag of the United States be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting massacre in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the survivors and loved ones involved in this horrific tragedy. The flag should be returned to … Continued
Please be advised that San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips and Governor Brown have authorized that the flag of the United States be lowered and flown at half-staff at San Rafael facilities in honor and remembrance of Fire Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett, of Draper, Utah, who passed away on August 13, 2018, while working on the Mendocino Complex Wildfires. We extend our heartfelt … Continued
Project kicked off in Summer 2017 This is a Plan Update, not a brand new Plan. Updating policies in the existing plan to reflect new state laws, emerging issues, current data, and forecasts to 2040 Initial tasks were to retain a project manager, form a Steering Committee, and prepare a detailed Work Program Project manager … Continued
