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Two Resolutions of Appreciation

Also on Tuesday, the City Council will express their appreciation to the City’s Employee of the 4th Quarter, Fire Captain Nick Giusti. Nick was selected for his ongoing exemplary service to the community, and the contributions he brings to the fire department. The City Council will also recognize the Chamber of Commerce’s nominees for the … Continued

Personnel Matters

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SEIU Child Care Unit. This unit represents 48 employees of the City’s Childcare Centers. The City Council will also consider reclassifying a part-time Human Resources Representative I to a full-time Senior Administrative Assistant.  

TONIGHT: Local Hazard Mitigation Planning

Help us plan for a safer San Rafael! Please join us on Wednesday, February 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a hazard mitigation planning meeting in the Community Development conference room on the third floor of City Hall. Meeting participants will receive an overview of our Local Hazard Mitigation Planning project and provide feedback on … Continued

Call for Applications

The City Council is seeking applications for two vacancies on the Fire Commission. The Fire Commission handles the review of long-range capital needs, the annual operating budget, building codes, and other issues relating to the general operations and functions of the Fire Department. Applications are available online or at the City Clerk’s office. The deadline … Continued

Tamra Peters & Bill Carney, Citizens of the Year 2017

Tamra Peters & Bill Carney’s commitment and passion for San Rafael’s future is unwavering. Tamra & Bill have devoted countless hours to help educate and advocate for a more sustainable San Rafael community and planet. They have volunteered an estimated 60 hours per week to the San Rafael community, benefiting our parks, open space and numerous City committees and … Continued

Lynn Murphy, Employee of the Year 2016

Lynn Murphy, Mental Health Outreach, Employee of the Year 2016. Lynn currently works as a Mental Health Provider for the Police Department and is currently assigned to the Department’s Special Operations Unit. Lynn’s job requires her to work with the mentally ill homeless subjects that we may see on a daily basis in the downtown area of San … Continued

Nick Giusti, Employee of the 4th Quarter 2016

“Nick was selected for his ongoing exemplary service to the community, and the contributions he brings to the fire department.” -City Manager Jim Schutz Nick Giusti, Fire Captain, was recognized as the Employee of the 4th Quarter of 2016! “Captain Giusti excels in ALL the categories listed for Employee of the Quarter. He has a great … Continued

San Rafael makes Milken’s 2016 Best Performing Cities Index

San Rafael, CA, ranks No. 3 on the small-cities index this year after debuting on the 2015 index of large cities at No. 23.  Milken’s Best-Performing Cities index helps businesses, investors, industry associations and  government officials monitor and evaluate how well their metro is promoting economic vitality relative to the rest of the country. In addition, … Continued

The 10 Most Walkable Bay Area Neighborhoods

Most people aren’t surprised when they hear that San Francisco is one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. With a walk score of 86, the city of S.F. is chock-full of charming neighborhoods, trendy restaurants and loads of amenities, but, with a median sale price of $1.25 million, it also happens to be … Continued

City Administrative Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day

The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments. Due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday, the City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, … Continued

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