In 2019, the City Council’s ad hoc Pension / Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee , which included Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Gamblin, formed an advisory committee, referred to as the “Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits” to review and prepare a written report that included an analysis of the options available to the City to … Continued
Yes. The City Council approved a pension and retiree health reform resolutionon May 7, 2012. This resolution not only includes pension policies going forward, but also a listing of the many pension reform measures taken as of the date of the report/resolution. On June 3, 2013, the City Council approved a pension funding policy based on the Government … Continued
We are projected to save approximately $132 million in future (30 year period) pension and retiree health benefit costs based on the changes made at the municipal and state level over the last several years. Due to our reform efforts around retiree health, our unfunded liability has been reduced by 40% over the past few years.
Comparisons are useful only if the jurisdictions have similar pension models and employee make-up. For example, CalPERS has historically amortized liabilities over 30 years and the Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association (MCERA) uses 17 years. This means that MCERA members, such as the City of San Rafael, are required to pay a greater percentage of … Continued
Interested in shaping the future of our community? You can apply to serve on a board, commission, or committee (BCC) at any time, with appointments made in April and October each year. To get started, simply apply online or fill out an application form and return it to the City Clerk. The City Council will … Continued
The City Attorney is the attorney for the City of San Rafael, as an entity. Because of the nature of the City Attorney’s role, they cannot represent or provide legal advice to individual residents. They are therefore unable to respond to individual requests for legal advice or representation.
The City Clerk’s office keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes in local government. They handle public records, manage elections, and ensure city meetings are organized and transparent. From helping you access important city documents to overseeing the proper filing of campaign forms, the City Clerk’s team is here to support both the public and … Continued
The Community Development Department is made up of three different divisions: Planning Division, Building Division and the Code Enforcement Division. The role of the department is to foster public involvement and creativity and assist decision makers and the public in formulating and implementing policies which balance environmental, economic and social needs for the present and future. They … Continued
The Recreation Division provides parks, recreation and child care services. It’s role is to promote health and wellness, increase cultural unity, and facilitate community participation and interaction. The division fosters human development, focusing on children, youth, families and seniors. It also provides opportunities to explore and engage in positive activities, and it works to protect … Continued
The City Manager’s Office advises the City Council on policy matters and manage the operations of the City with economy, efficiency, equity and effectiveness. The City Manager’s office carries out the policy and directions of the Mayor and City Council and supports the Council’s efforts to engage in legislative advocacy on the local, state and national … Continued
