Category: From the City Manager’s Desk

Snapshot — Redistricting, ADUs, Homelessness Update, & More

Snapshot – de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Walking procession for Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 6 in the Canal neighborhood.  PHOTO CREDIT: Doug Kaye, probonophoto.org  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kevin Smead for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz! The picture was of the Turtleback Hill Trail … Continued

Snapshot — United Against Hate, Housing, Potential Roundabouts, & More

Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo The Downtown San Rafael Day of the Dead Car Procession was held last Saturday, October 23rd. Join continued Day of the Dead festivities Saturday, November 6th at our Albert J. Boro Community Center—see our events section for more details! PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, San Rafael City Manager  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Edward Chin for being … Continued

Snapshot — Transit Center, 101 NB Off-Ramp, New Water Limits, & More

Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo Staff members from Fire and Public Works have completed walking all the streets in the Lincoln Hill neighborhood to identify designated parking boxes to help make San Rafael more fire safe. Pictured are Vegetation Management Specialists Mary Skramstad and Jesiah Goree, along with DPW Traffic Engineer Lauren Davini and DPW Intern Justin Lin.  PHOTO CREDIT: Quinn Gardner, Emergency Operations … Continued

Snapshot — Climate Change, Budget Adjustments, Fire TV, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo A beautiful oil on canvas painting of the Gallinas Creek. PHOTO CREDIT: Sherill Miller, San Rafael Artist  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Testa for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The two piece quiz featured a photo of an owl box at Oleander Park. These … Continued

Snapshot: Redistricting, Northgate Mall Project, SSA, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo On Wednesday, September 1st, a fire burned about 44 acres on the hillside near Mount Lassen Drive in Marinwood. The blaze triggered evacuations in nearby neighborhoods. September is National Preparedness Month so please stay vigilant by preparing for an emergency—make a plan, prepare a go-bag, and sign up for alerts so you’re ready … Continued

Snapshot — Public Art Proposal, Housing Element, Background Checks, More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Congratulations to the Terra Linda Ceramic Artists and Nadia Tarzi Saccardi for being awarded Best in Marin’s Best Art Educator. Nadia has developed a successful ceramics program for youth, teens and adults at the Terra Linda Recreation Center. This summer she … Continued

Snapshot – East San Rafael Parking, General Plan, Parking Boxes, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Last week Marin County was recognized as a leader in Creative Governance, Data-driven Strategies, Digital Equity Initiatives, and Enhanced Cybersecurity. Learn more about the City of San Rafael’s partnership with the County of Marin and how we’re supporting the community through … Continued

Snapshot – General Plan, Redistricting, Public Art, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Last week, the City Council approved the elimination of daily fines for patrons, and the elimination of the library card replacement fee! These changes to fines and fees will eliminate barriers and improve equity of access for all San Rafael residents. Happy reading!  Photo Credit:  Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library and Recreation Director  … Continued

Snapshot – Eviction Moratorium, Public Art, Labor Agreements, & More

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Mayor Kate cuts the ribbon on this year’s San Rafael Summer Farmers’ Market which continues on Thursday evenings on Fourth Street through the summer. Mayor Kate is joined by Councilmember Kertz, and representatives of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District, and … Continued

Snapshot – Sustainability Initiatives, Public Works Week, Local Events

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Mayor Kate cuts the ribbon on this year’s San Rafael Summer Farmers’ Market which continues on Thursday evenings on Fourth Street through the summer. Mayor Kate is joined by Councilmember Kertz, and representatives of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District, and … Continued

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