San Rafael announces closure of all non-essential City services - including libraries and limited access to City Hall by appointment only SAN RAFAEL, CA- Starting Monday, March 16, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel Coronavirus, the City of San Rafael will be closing all non-essential services. City libraries will...
Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Message from the Public Health Officer: Closing schools to students and cancelling large gatherings are protective measures that can help slow the spread of disease. We all – individuals and organizations -...
PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA 13 marzo, 2020 SAN RAFAEL ANUNCIA CIERRES DE CENTROS COMUNITARIOS Y CANCELACIONES DE EVENTOS HASTA EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2020 SAN RAFAEL, CA- Para mitigar aún más la propagación de COVID-19, también conocido como nuevo Coronavirus, la Ciudad de San Rafael está cerrando centros comunitarios y cancelando todas las clases comunitarias,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13th, 2020 SAN RAFAEL ANNOUNCES CLOSURES OF COMMUNITY CENTERS AND EVENT CANCELLATIONS THROUGH MARCH 31st, 2020 SAN RAFAEL, CA- To further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as novel Coronavirus, the City of San Rafael is closing community centers and cancelling all community classes, programs, recreation leagues, and events starting...
To further mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Marin County, Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) announced that all public school campuses will suspend classroom instruction to students for at least two weeks beginning March 16. Para mitigar aún más la propagación de COVID-19 en...
PG&E announced Thursday (March 12) that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has voluntarily implemented a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment, effective immediately. This suspension will apply to both residential and commercial customers and will remain in effect until further notice. Read the Full Press Release on the PG&E website.
Sign up for email updates and get the latest information about COVID-19 from Marin County Health and Human Services. The County has set up a new COVID-19 information hotline at 415-473-7191, and you can also email questions to COVID-19@marincounty.org. Help the community prevent the spread of germs and disease by: Washing your hands often with soap and...
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider approving a redevelopment project in Downtown at 999 Third Street. BioMarin is proposing to redevelop a former PG&E site by building two new 70 ft tall office buildings totaling 207,000 square feet, which will be incorporated into their existing...
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included the development of affordable housing, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. For October 2020 through September 2021, Marin County is expected to...
On Monday, the City Council will consider approving side letters extending the current Memorandums of Understanding by one year with our SEIU Local 1021 bargaining unit. The side letters keep all terms the same but increase compensation equivalent to a 2.5% increase (calculated over the next fiscal year), which is consistent with the Bay Area...
Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Field Testing Location Launched: Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) successfully piloted a “drive through” COVID-19 field testing center today at a location within Marin County. The testing center, inspired by similar...
Be a part of San Rafael’s largest single-day tree planting event! Join us to plant 100 beautiful, carbon-capturing trees in San Rafael on March 28 Here’s how to help: Volunteer to plant, mulch and water, March 28, 8:30 am, McInnis Parkway. NOTE: we need tree leaders! Let us know if you can arrive 30 minutes...
As our region prepares for the potential increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections it is important that residents and businesses in San Rafael are equipped with accurate, reliable information, and a clear understanding of what we are doing to in coordination with partner agencies to respond to COVID-19. Stay informed Marin Health and Human Services has...
A medida que nuestra región se prepara para el posible aumento de las infecciones de Coronavirus (COVID-19), es importante que los residentes y las empresas en San Rafael estén equipados con información precisa y confiable, y que tengan una comprensión clara de lo que estamos haciendo en coordinación con las agencias asociadas para responder a...
Gerstle Park The 2018 Sidewalk Repair Program completed work in Gerstle Park this last week. The City completed 11,000 square feet of new sidewalk and 1,200 feet of new curb and gutter at 88 properties in Gerstle Park. That’s the equivalent of over a ½ mile of new sidewalk in the area or enough sidewalk...
Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Message from Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer In today’s update, Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing new guidance designed to reduce the spread of...
Happening tonight! Marin County Office of Education is hosting a live stream panel discussion with Members of the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services and Kaiser Permanente. Community Meeting (Live Stream) Monday, March 9th, 2020 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Coronavirus (COVID-19) WATCH LIVE (Facebook account not required) Meeting will be recorded on Facebook...
In 2017, the City applied for a grant to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA grant for the restoration of Spinnaker Marsh and Shoreline Flood Protection measures. The project would restore tidal marsh, wetland-upland transition habitat, and adjacent upland habitats – while simultaneously reinforcing natural protections against future shoreline erosion and sea level...
Are you Street Smart? San Rafael is participating Street Smarts - an educational campaign to promote safe driving, biking, and walking here in San Rafael and Marin County. Look for the Street Smarts banners around San Rafael in the near future. Please visit http://www.streetsmartsmarin.org for more information and educational materials. Street Smarts is funded by...
With all the development and movement in and around the Bettini Transit Center, we realized we were missing one thing: the bike connection! Public Works is applying for a Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) grant that provides $300,000 to transportation projects within a Priority Development Area (PDA) and adjacent to high frequency transit and/or affordable housing....
Development activity has skyrocketed in recent years in San Rafael and, as a result, we’ve had a backlog of encroachment permits still awaiting inspection. We recently re-organized to lend support to our amazing permits team and we are beginning to chip away at the backlog. We are using a systematic approach by taking small sections...
The Solar panel installation is well underway in the lower parking lot at City Hall. SolarCraft Services will be starting the roof mounted system at City Hall on Monday, March 9 and should be done with the roof mounted system by the end of March. The system is set to start augmenting PG&E power by...
In February, the City Council appointed five members to the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee: Abi Rivas, Drew Erik Revai, Stephen Roth, Drew Bulfer and Jen Dye; and two new members to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee: Janet Tanchez and Jairo Ceballos. Here is a little information about our newly appointed members: Abi Rivas is a resident...
The City of San Rafael would like to continue to support residents’ removal of two highly flammable plant species, bamboo and juniper, by providing a chipper and disposal at no cost. We would like to make you aware of an upcoming Juniper/Bamboo chipping and collection opportunity for Lucas Valley and Marinwood. The chipper will be...
Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Darin White as the new Fire Chief, effective April 15, 2020. White comes to San Rafael after serving as the Fire Chief for the City of Oakland, overseeing 25 fire stations and 60,000 annual emergency calls. “With the threat of wildfire on everyone’s...
The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have had an unparalleled impact on the community in the areas of education, social justice and health care. For more than 100 years, the Sisters have provided uncompromising leadership in the community through their extensive education mission at Dominican University, The Garden School, San Domenico School, and the Osher...
The San Rafael Fire Department is constantly innovating to find better ways to deliver important services that our community relies on. Our Fire Department recently began a 90-day pilot program aimed to better serve frequent 9-1-1 callers, helping to connect people to needed services. This program targets callers who request emergency services more than four...
Due to active construction at 815 B Street, lane closures and a detour will be required on the night of March 5, 2020. Starting at 7:00 PM lane closures will occur on 2nd Street between B Street and C Street. From 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the area will go into a full closure and...
The City of San Rafael is monitoring and coordinating with the Marin County Health Department regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, is a member of the same family of viruses that causes colds. Treatment is similar to that for other viral infections. Marin County Public Health encourages...
2020 is bringing new changes to Marin Transit programs and fares! In February 2020, Marin Transit’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a staff proposal on changes to Marin Transit fare policies, Marin Access program eligibility, and the Low-Income Fare Assistance program. The adopted plan includes changes to local bus pass programs, Catch-A-Ride, Dial-A-Ride,...
