There are upcoming vacancies on the following boards and commissions: Library Board of Trustees; the Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (Zero Waste Marin) Local Task Force; and the Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing. Starting Wednesday, the City Council will be accepting applications. MORE INFO ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STAFF REPORT — LIBRARY BOARD … Continued
Business license renewal notices have been distributed to all businesses with active licenses in San Rafael. Each license renewal is due by February 15 and the City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or eCheck at www.cityofsanrafael.org/businesslicenses. For questions about business licenses, please call … Continued
On Monday, December 18, the City Council will make a decision on whether or not to transition to District-Based Elections. The main three options for the City Council to consider include immediately transitioning to district-based elections, transitioning for the 2022 general election after using the results from the 2020 census to draw districts, or to … Continued
Also at their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider an appeal opposing an animal care facility at 629 Lindaro Street. The proposed facility would be used for overnight kenneling and include an indoor play and activity area. The proposal was approved by the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission, however a neighboring resident has … Continued
On Monday evening, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annual assessment of the Downtown Business Improvement District(BID). The BID works with merchants to promote Downtown as well as advocacy around issues such as parking, safety, and cleanliness. Assessments range from $25 to $425 per year depending on the type of business and … Continued
The City Council will also hold a public hearing to consider amending the City’s “Social Host” ordinance to include rental halls or rented vehicles. The amendments also clarify that the law can apply to unruly gatherings where juveniles possess or are consuming either alcohol or controlled substances or marijuana. READ STAFF REPORT
On Monday evening the City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss prohibiting pedestrians from loitering or lingering on small medians (less than four feet in width) or blocking traffic signs or signals so that the risk of traffic collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians will be minimized. READ STAFF REPORT
The City Council will also review a report on the City’s revenues and expenditures including some recommendations for extending the funding of two additional police officers through Fiscal Year 2018-19. This also includes some staffing reorganizations, mostly in the Public Works department to better address shared resources, emergency response, and upcoming retirements. READ STAFF REPORT
On Monday evening the City Council will hold appoint a new Vice-Mayor for 2018. This responsibility rotates each year among the four Councilmembers. In addition, the City Council will make 2018 appointments for serving on various boards and committees. LEARN MORE
Tired of all the waste from the holidays? If you are, there are number of ways you can reduce your waste by (1) shopping locally, (2) giving the gift of experiences and (3) ditching gift wrap and using alternative wrapping materials like gift bags, tins or baskets. Remember, gift wrap is not recyclable so look … Continued
