A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is being developed by the City of San Rafael. Flood, drought, fire, earthquakes, and severe weather are just some of the hazards to be addressed in the plan. While natural hazards such as these cannot be prevented, a Hazard Mitigation Plan will help San Rafael become more “Disaster Resistant” and … Continued
On Saturday, starting around 7:30 a.m. (and pending any equipment problems or emergencies), we’ll be in Gerstle Park with the street sweeper. We’ll get to as many of the streets as we can.
What do you do for the City? I have been the Marin County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Coordinator since May 2011. Prior to that time, I worked as a nurse for 25 years with some years at home, raising my three children. Before 2011 each town’s CERT program was independent in its training schedule; … Continued
For the past six months the City has been working with Downtown Streets Team, as well as community members Paula Doubleday, Diane Doubleday, Carol Thompson, Kelly London, and Rich Goldstein, on a creative way to address panhandling. When we first set out, we landed on a simple but critical insight – people panhandle because … Continued
Here’s an update of what we’ve done and what we’re doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Small department pages (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Human Resources, IT, and Finance) are ready for director review! The residents and visitors landing pages are pretty much ready for review too! Doing Integrate our … Continued
As we continue to find new ways for the City, the County of Marin, our services providers, and our community members to come together to address homelessness (check out the Marin Voice article this week highlighting the positive impacts of collaboration), I think it is important to remember that at the end of the day, … Continued
This Spotlight honors the thousands of community volunteers who participate in the Volunteer Program’s Days of Service. The accomplishments on these days could not happen without dedicated volunteer leaders and the enthusiastic volunteers who choose to give their time on a particular day. Community groups including local nonprofits, neighborhood associations, Boy Scout troops, Rotary Clubs, … Continued
On Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider labor agreements/resolutions pertaining to compensation and working conditions for SEIU Local 1021, unrepresented executive management,unrepresented mid-management, and the elected city clerk and city attorney. The City Council will also discuss the Police Mid-management MOU before requesting staff to bring the MOU back to them for a … Continued
At Monday’s City Council meeting, MARINET will make a presentation about gigabit internet for all public libraries in Marin. Funded by a grant from the California State Library as well as MARINet (Marin’s library consortium) every public library in Marin County will soon be connected to a gigabit network connection—rapidly increasing network access speeds. The … Continued
National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder to prepare, now and throughout the year, for emergencies. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” with an emphasis on youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Disaster can strike at any time without warning. The … Continued
