Efforts to create seismically-safe and modern facilities for our firefighters, police officers, paramedics and dispatchers are well underway. Designs for the new Public Safety Center as well as Fire Stations 52 & 57 have been approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Fire Stations 52 and 57 have been temporarily relocated and are … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider a few items pertaining to City staffing; including the reallocation of a handful of positions and an update to the Temporary, Seasonal, Retiree, and Fixed-Term Employees Salary Schedule, primarily to reflect scheduled minimum wage increases.
At Monday’s City Council meeting, we will celebrate the career of Richard Landis, who retires at the end of the year. Richard began his career with the San Rafael Public works department 20 years ago and has become legendary in his position as Administrative Manager as someone whose wit and charm could diffuse contentious situations. … Continued
Are you feeling like it is more important than ever to be part of the climate solution? Join Resilient Neighborhoods to learn more about climate change and how you can have a positive impact in your daily life. During this 5-session course you will calculate your carbon footprint and take steps to reduce it, like … Continued
Earlier this year the City Council sought public input on potential improvements to the Residential Building Resale (RBR) program. The primary goal of this program is to protect the health and safety of San Rafael residents by inspecting for unsafe, hazardous, or unpermitted work as a residential unit is changing ownership. On Monday, December 5 … Continued
The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the community’s future growth and development, addressing issues such as land use, transportation, open space, housing, and sustainability, among others. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider amendments to the General Plan, including a new methodology to determine the environmental impacts of transportation and creating a … Continued
The Department of Public Works has begun preparing for what I think we all hope to be a wet winter. This process includes stockpiling sandbags and other supplies to facilitate our response to emergencies, cleaning and inspecting thousands of catch basins, and removing leaves from storm drains. Public Works removes over 100 tons of leaves … Continued
Say goodbye to Daylight Savings time on Sunday, November 6 and don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour! This is also a good time to check your fire alarm batteries. Our Fire Department is asking for your participation in a home fire safety program called “Change Your Clock Change Your Battery.” The simple … Continued
In preparation for the start of passenger service, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is increasing the frequency of its system-wide testing from the Sonoma County Airport Station to the San Rafael Station. With increased train speeds and frequency of train movements, drivers and pedestrians should always be alert and aware at all railroad crossing gates. … Continued
Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day! I urge everyone to participate in this important process; remember that your vote counts in selecting those who will make critical decisions on issues that will have direct impacts on our lives. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote by mail ballots … Continued
