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
Each year, fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage. This video demonstrates how fast a live, cut Christmas tree can become fully engulfed in flames. Check out these tips from the United States Fire Administration to help ensure a safe and happy holiday. Also, if you have a Christmas tree, … Continued
As a special holiday season treat, the Marin County Free Library (MCFL) and San Rafael Public Library have partnered to create a temporary pop-up library space at the Northgate Mall. The location opened on December 7. Working with Merlone Geier Partners (the new mall owners) and MCFL Director Sara Jones, our Library staff arranged to occupy an empty space in … Continued
Also on Monday’s City Council meeting agenda is a rate adjustment proposal for 2019 for Marin Sanitary Service to provide refuse, recycling, and composting for ratepayers in San Rafael. The proposed rate adjustment would increase rates by 9.39% over 2018 levels for all ratepayers. This increase includes adjustments based on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology … Continued
City Hall and all non-essential City facilities will be closed closed from Monday, December 24, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019, with the exception of the following: Police and Fire Departments: Police and fire operations will remain in effect 24/7. Community Services: Community centers and the Falkirk Cultural Center will be closed, with the exception of … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will be recognizing one of our distinguished former Board/Commission members, Mr. Eric Holm. Eric had served on the ADA Access Advisory Committee from 2009 to 2018 and on the Park and Recreation Commission from 2010 to 2018. As a member of the ADA Access Advisory Committee, Eric assisted in the City’s efforts to create a … Continued
In the fall of 2018, the State of California announced a one-time, state-wide funding opportunity called the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP). This funding opportunity supports homeless-related services and capital projects. The State allocated approximately $4.8 million to Marin County. The Homeless Policy Steering Committee (Marin County’s local Continuum of Care) who is required to determine the … Continued
Also on Monday’s City Council meeting agenda is a proposed ordinance relating to rental discrimination based on the source of the income that a prospective rental tenant receives, such as a Housing Choice Voucher or a Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing Voucher. You may remember that this item was initially discussed at the October 1, 2018 meeting, … Continued
On September 26, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a ruling geared toward speeding up deployment of small cell wireless facilities in the public right-of-way. Small cell wireless facilities are designed to accommodate 5G technology. This ruling, which goes into effect in mid-January 2019, sets forth additional limitations on state and local government regulation of small … Continued
