Crews are busily continuing work on the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. These updates will improve traffic flow, extend bike lanes, and upgrade the storm drain system among other things. We’ve completed demolition on the west side and will begin reconstruction soon. In tandem, new curb ramps and medians are being installed. Traffic control is in place … Continued
The City of San Rafael is committed to the equitable treatment of all and to fostering a community of inclusion. We embrace the diversity that makes up our great city. This commitment is not new. When someone calls 9-1-1, our police and fire departments are here to help. Our libraries, community centers, parks and childcare … Continued
We are always looking to improve the way we engage and connect with our community. The Grand Jury conducted an assessment of public engagement practices throughout Marin and commended San Rafael for receiving the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership’s highest award for public engagement in 2016. Public engagement is an ongoing process … Continued
The Albert Park Playground could be getting a new look. Community members along with the support of the B Team and the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association came together to address the needs of a new design for the playground at Albert Park. After many meetings and a lot of public outreach, a new concept has been … Continued
Have you ever wondered what are the ingredients that make downtown San Rafael such an authentic and special place? One answer is that we have an amazingly strong arts and cultural presence. This week, the State of California officially agreed and announced that our downtown was selected as one of only 14 in the State’s … Continued
At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hold public hearings and consider the following: Formed in 1999, the Baypoint Lagoon Assessment District was formed to remove nonnative plants in the Baypoint (Spinnaker) Lagoon. With landscaping needs now at a minimal level, funds will be directed towards improvements to the Cayes … Continued
On Monday evening, the City Council will consider responses to two recent reports from the Grand Jury related to pensions and retiree health. The Grand Jury released a report in May that discussed the funding of public agency liabilities for retiree health benefits. This report revisits the issues raised in a report prepared four years … Continued
About six months ago, the City Council approved revisions to the City’s Residential Building Resale (RBR) program. On Monday evening, the City Council will review the first progress report since making these changes. The report is generally positive, including encouraging feedback from the real estate community on City staff performance. READ STAFF REPORT
Also, at their Monday meeting, the City Council will consider a special tax for properties at the Village at Loch Lomond Marina to maintain the public marina green, boardwalk playground, roadway and on-site seasonal wetland conservation areas. The tax was authorized back in 2010, but is now going into effect because the public improvements are … Continued
On Monday night, the City Council will consider personnel related changes to create more flexibility within certain classification series, updating the City’s salary schedule to reflect a new classification, and making market rate adjustments to two salary ranges. With these changes, staff believes the City will be able to improve recruitment efforts and keep existing … Continued
