Category: From the City Manager’s Desk

The City Council is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board provides advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. After Tuesday’s City Council meeting, applications will be available online or at the City Clerk’s office. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

In case you missed it, a huge winter storm swept through San Rafael and the surrounding Bay Area, with a 48-hour rainfall total of 4.71 inches! And if you’ve checked the weather lately, it looks like we’ll have rain through Sunday. To stay on top of things, last week our Streets Maintenance crews inspected the … Continued

As part of the City’s General Plan 2040 update, we’re partnering with four technical consultants to assist us with getting the General Plan done: Placeworks, Inc.; Opticos Design, Inc.; BAE Urban Economics, Inc.; and Fehr & Peers Associates, Inc. With such a large project, the General Plan 2040 update will require support with things like … Continued

Monday’s City Council meeting will be a little different than our typical meetings. At the beginning of the meeting, the City Clerk will be hosting a swearing-in ceremony for two returning members of the San Rafael City Schools Board of Trustees: Natu Tuatagaloa and Rachel Kertz. The ceremonial Oath of Office will take place at 5:30 p.m., … Continued

As you may recall, at the December 3, 2018 City Council meeting, staff provided an overview of small cell 5G wireless technology and regulations, along with an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding this topic. This presentation was part of the City’s work on the latest FCC ruling about small cell 5G installations. … Continued

The County of Marin recently launched an online survey to ask Marin County residents about the services they receive from the many County government agencies. When completed, the survey results will serve as a report card from residents as a measure of customer service and will be compared to the results from counties nationwide. Survey results will be available … Continued

On Monday evening the City Council will appoint a new Vice Mayor for 2019. This responsibility rotates each year among the four Councilmembers. In addition, the City Council will make 2019 appointments for serving on various boards and committees. For more information, visit our website.

The intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street is one of the most heavily congested locations in San Rafael (and in Marin County). This is due in part to its proximity to major traffic generators, such as the northbound and southbound ramps for U.S. Highway 101, Downtown San Rafael, Montecito Shopping Center, San Rafael High … Continued

Interested in serving the community as a member of a City board or commission? There’s an upcoming vacancy on the Fire Commission. The Fire Commission consists of five members and two alternate members who advise and support the goals and objectives of the San Rafael Fire Department. In concert with the Fire Chief, members contribute their … Continued