Did the City receive a letter from attorney Kevin Shenkman?
Yes, Kevin Shenkman’s letter dated November 10, 2017, addressed to the City Clerk was received by her on November 20, 2017.
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Where can I recycle batteries?
If you have batteries you need to recycle, check out this list of locations where you can drop them off.
How do I claim exemption from hotel tax?
Hotel guests claiming exemption by reason of a stay exceeding thirty (30) days shall claim exemption on a standard City form, under penalty of perjury. Transients claiming exemption by reason of employment as an officer or employee of (1) the U.S. federal government or its instruments (such as federal credit unions or the Red Cross) or … Continued
What actions has the City taken regarding pensions and retiree health benefits?
Beginning with the fiscal year 2011-2012 adjusted budget, our annual budgets have included the full, actuarially determined contributions to pension and retiree medical plans, without the use of reserves. Further, our multi-year forecast assumes the continuation of this full funding approach. In short, we are fully funding our pension and retiree health plans with current … Continued
What was the Independent Committee on Employee Retirement Benefits and what did they find?
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
Who is exempt from hotel tax?
Hotel guests staying more than thirty (30) days. Officers and employees of the U.S. federal government and its instruments (including federal credit unions and the Red Cross), in the course and scope of their employment. Officers and employees of foreign governments, where exempted by express provision of federal law or international treaty. Transient_Occupancy_Tax_Exemption_Claim
Has the City of San Rafael adopted any formal policies regarding pension reform?
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
Did the City’s pension reform changes to date result in any savings?
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.
Are comparisons with other jurisdictions useful?
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
How do I become a member on a board, commission or committee?
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