Category: From the City Manager’s Desk

Marin Commutes

With growing transportation options available all over Marin County, Marin Commutes wants to keep you informed about local programs and offers to ease your commute and promote sustainable transportation. Making the switch from driving alone even one day a week can improve your well-being, reduce stress, save money, and contribute to cleaner air and a healthier … Continued

2019 Youth Poster Contest

The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is now open!  The Youth Poster Contest provides Marin youth, ages 12 to 18, a unique, very public platform and an exceptionally-wide audience for expressing their hope, optimism and concerns about social justice, women’s rights, immigration, firearms regulation, climate change, bullying and other issues that affect their lives. The deadline … Continued

Tales of the City – Digital Service and Open Government

The City of San Rafael is a full-service city, where we work hard to provide the best service to our nearly 60,000 residents. As part of our vision to improve on our service delivery, we’re constantly challenging ourselves as an organization to “reimagine the status quo” by taking every opportunity we can to find innovative … Continued

Southern Heights Bridge Replacement Project

Back in December 2017, the Southern Heights Bridge was closed due to structural safety concerns. Since the closure, the City has worked closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process necessary to construct a replacement bridge–and Caltrans has approved funding its construction. Flash forward to today: The Southern Heights Bridge project is moving forward–and … Continued

Resolution of Appreciation for Tim Gilbert

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will be presenting a resolution of appreciation to former Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) member Tim Gilbert. Tim served on the BPAC for 15 years, from 2003 to 2018, serving as Chair during much of this time. Tim has been crucial in fostering collaborative feedback from other members … Continued

High-Efficiency Electric Appliance Rebates

Under a new County program, single-family homeowners in San Rafael can apply for rebates from $250 to $4,500 to switch from fossil fuel appliances, such as gas or propane stoves, water heaters, and furnaces, to high-efficiency electric appliances. The rebates help offset the cost of swapping gas or propane for electric. In addition to producing … Continued

Renter Protections

On August 20, 2018, the Community Development Director provided the City Council with a “Housing Update” report. As a response to that report, the City Council directed to staff to work on a number of items for future Council consideration, including proposed ordinances for Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process in … Continued

Electric Vehicle Rebates

The City of San Rafael and your local electricity provider, MCE, are proud to announce you may be eligible to save $3,500 on the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV). MCE’s generous rebate for low-income qualifying customers gives you a great deal on a cutting-edge, new or used EV, especially when you combine … Continued

Marin County Major Crimes Task Force Update

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Marin County Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) will be presenting an update to the City Council regarding their current efforts to support the County’s local law enforcement agencies. The MCTF is currently managed by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office with a lieutenant overseeing the operation and a sergeant supervising the unit. … Continued

Tax-Exempt Financing for 55 Fairfax Street

BRIDGE Housing Corporation owns the Casa Vista Apartments, a 40-unit multi-family residential rental development that is located at 55 Fairfax Street. Constructed in 1964, the units are contained in two, two-story buildings.  100 percent of the residential units are affordable to households qualifying in the low-income category (50 to 80 percent of the median income … Continued

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