What does Public Works do?
The Public Works Department’s mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of our vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of our city’s assets.
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What does the Sanitation District do?
The Sanitation District serves the Central San Rafael area, south from the top of Puerto Suello Hill and includes the unincorporated areas within this jurisdiction. Our crew of eight maintains 32 pump stations, 13 miles of force main, and clean 132 miles of sewer pipelines. This collection and transportation system then delivers wastewater for treatment to … Continued
How do I subscribe to public meeting agenda notifications?
You can sign-up to receive email notifications when agendas get posted online as well as other City updates. Another great way to get information about upcoming topics on the City Council agenda is to sign-up for the City Manager’s Newsletter, Snapshot.
When does the City Council meet?
The City Council meets the first and third Mondays every month at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. In addition to their regular meetings, they occasionally hold special study sessions on certain topics. If Monday is a holiday, the meeting is held on the following Tuesday. Check out our City Council page to … Continued
Who is on the City Council?
We have four by-district City Councilmembers and one elected Mayor, elected at-large for four-year terms. Current members include: Mayor Kate Colin District 1 Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati District 2 Councilmeber Eli Hill District 3 Councilmember Maribeth Bushey District 4 Councilmember Rachel Kertz
How do I contact the City Council?
There are a couple ways to contact your City Council. You can email all of them at once, by using an online Contact Form that sends the message to all members of the City Council, including the Mayor, or you can email or call them individually. Depending on the nature of your email, the City Council will … Continued
Where do I find information about the topics I’m interested in?
Our website is a great resource. Most major projects and programs have webpages dedicated to them, with background information and links to related documents. If you have trouble finding the topic from the homepage or individual department pages, try the search function on the top of the screen. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? … Continued
I have a brand new idea or topic that I want to share with the City Council. How do I let the City Council know?
You have a few options in this scenario. The easiest place to start is to email the City Council your idea or request. If they are interested, they will ask staff to look into the issue. You can also send a letter or call us at (415) 485-3070. You may also attend a City Council … Continued
I don’t have time to attend a meeting. How do I voice my opinion?
You can send your thoughts to the City Council by email or mail. Each member of the City Council has their own email account, but if you want to ensure your message is part of the public record you should also send a copy to the City Clerk’s Office by email or mail to: City … Continued
How do I ensure that my comments are part of the “public record”?
The best way to ensure your comments are part of the “public record” is to provide a copy of them to the City Clerk. Aside from that, all comments made at public meetings are recorded and included as part of the public record. Depending on the nature of the project, staff compiles comments received and … Continued