At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will present a proclamation to recognize former Planning Commissioner Jack Robertson, who recently retired after having served on the Planning Commission for nearly eight years. During his tenure on the Planning Commission, Jack contributed to the long-range planning of the City through his participation in the review and action … Continued
Also at Monday’s meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving changes to our Burglar/Fire Alarm Ordinance, which establishes an alarm permit/registration system and sets associated fees. The goal is to address the insufficiencies of the current program and design the service so that it is smooth for all parties involved. … Continued
Your very own City Hall recently received a temporary Arts upgrade! This past Monday, ArtWorks Downtown came in and installed a temporary art piece by Nellie King Solomon on the main stairwell (adjacent to our main lobby) of City Hall. Art Works will be hosting Solomon and exhibiting her art work at other places across the city, including at … Continued
When SMART rail service launched in 2017, Marin County established a quiet zone, which means that the SMART train horn will not sound as it crosses railroad crossings, unless it is leaving a station or in the event of an emergency. SMART worked closely with federal authorities and local communities alike to implement supplemental safety measures, … Continued
In late May 2019, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury released the report “School Resource Officers Revisited,” which addresses the history and importance of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Marin County. The report specifically outlines the roles and responsibilities of the SROs, how they are selected, and what training they receive or should receive. The report also … Continued
The City Council’s ad hoc Pension/Other-Post-Employment-Benefits (OPEB) Subcommittee (“Pension Subcommittee”) was established in 2012 to review pension reform actions taken by the City, as well as to consider and make recommendations relating to pension reform and related topics. Late last year, the Pension Subcommittee formed a citizens’ independent advisory committee to take a look at … Continued
The City of San Rafael’s Parking Services Division is sponsoring a Call for Artists of all ages living in San Rafael, for a Public Art Project at one of its parking lots in Downtown San Rafael. The exhibit space, a 3 ft. x 6 ft. parking sign at the corner of Fifth Avenue & … Continued
Speaking of art, we recently found out that our very own San Rafael was named one of the most unique art towns in the U.S.! In an article published by The Storage Space, the Downtown San Rafael Arts District is specifically called out for being a place that advocates for bringing art to the people through spaces like Art … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an informational report to the City Council regarding short-term rentals. A short-term rental (STR; sometimes referred to as a vacation rental) is a rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building for periods of less than 31 consecutive days. Short-term rentals are often divided into the following … Continued
Wildfire season is here and Marin County residents need to be prepared for prolonged power outages related to PG&E’s efforts to reduce wildfire risks. Having key items, such as a working flashlight and 3-day supply of water and food, is one important component of a preparedness plan and can make it easier to cope with power … Continued
