Category: From the City Manager’s Desk

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

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Snapshot — de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo An early morning shot from the San Rafael Bay Shoreline Path  Photo Credit: Lisa Fader  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Rob Fassberg for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz! The photo featured was of the Dan Abraham trail behind Sun Valley Elementary. Congratulations Rob and … Continued

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Catherine John for being the first … Continued

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi  Last Quiz Question Shout out to William Little for being the first … Continued

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo View from Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road Photo Credit: Jim Schutz Last Quiz Question Shout out to Tamra for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz question! The photo featured was of the famous ladder section of the Steep Ravine Trail on Mount Tamalpais. Certainly a favorite. Congratulations Tamra and thanks for reading Snapshot!    Scroll down for this week’s quiz and be … Continued

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