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2020 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign

San Rafael, CA – With Americans celebrating the warm Labor Day holiday weekend with extra enthusiasm this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to remind everyone about the dangers of drinking and driving. This Labor Day weekend, NHTSA will join with the San Rafael Police Department to spread the word about impaired driving...

Racial Injustice - Next Steps

On August 17, 2020, the San Rafael Police Department brought proposed changes to the Use of Force Policy (Policy 300 of the Police Procedural Manual) to the City Council. The City Council voted unanimously to accept these changes. Here are a few highlights of the changes: Police Chief Diana Bishop wrote her first Chief’s Preface to the Police Procedural Manual This preface...

City Council - September 8, 2020 (Tuesday)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-09-08 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-09-08 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-09-08 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 8, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-09-08 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - September 8, 2020Department: Public...

Planning Commission - August 25, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: Location: Planning Commission - August 25, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Planning Commission - August 25, 2020 (Cancelled)Date and time: 2020-08-25 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - August 25, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the cancellation noticeDate and time: 2020-08-25 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - August 25, 2020 (Cancelled)Department: Public...

Emergency Update: Wildfires, Power, & COVID

Where to begin? Following severe lightning storms, wildfires are active statewide, many with evacuation orders in place. Smoke and ash from the Woodward Fire, Hennessey Fire, and other regional fires have impacted our air quality here in Marin. AirNow provides reports about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI). Search your zip code to see the quality of the...

Rotating Power Outages Likely for Marin on Tuesday

Parts of San Rafael potentially impacted PG&E let the County of Marin know that during August 18-20, residents will likely experience rolling blackouts of up to 2 hours. The blackouts may occur from 3pm to 11pm today, Wednesday or Thursday. Residents should take prompt action to prepare by charging cell phones and medical devices, signing...

PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Electricity as California ISO Declares Flex Alert on Monday

Based on current energy supply forecasts, rotating power outages are likely to occur Monday. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to conserve electricity in response to the California Independent System Operator’s (ISO) statewide Flex Alert called for Monday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. CAISO is the organization that manages the state's power grid. Best ways to...

As Statewide Heatwave Continues, PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Energy through Wednesday Night

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) released a recent press release of potential outages that could affect parts of California this evening. Stay informed about outages affecting your service by viewing PG&E's outage map. Visit California ISO's (CAISO) web page for information about California's electric grid.

Marin Opens Cooling Center for Older Adults

An unexpected heat wave is bringing unusually high temperatures to Marin County. People who are more vulnerable to hot conditions now have an option to escape the heat. Marin Public Health is opening a cooling center Saturday, August 15 through Tuesday, August 18, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall (10 Avenue of...

PG&E Implements Rotating Power Outages

Earlier this evening, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) implemented a rotating power outage due to a strain on the electrical grid. The power will be turned off in rotating blocks until about 11 p.m. Power could be out for about one hour for each block. Some households in San Rafael have already begun to experience restored...

Neighborhoods Association - August 19, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-08-19 05:00 pmLocation: Special Joint Meeting - SR Neighborhoods Association / City Council August 19, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the agendaDate and time: 2020-08-19 05:00 pmLocation: Special Joint Meeting - SR Neighborhoods Association / City Council August 19, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the...

Proposed Changes to Police Use of Force Policy

On Monday, August 17th, the City Council will review recommended changes to the City of San Rafael Police Department’s Use of Force Policy. In June 2020, Mayor Phillips signed President Barack Obama’s “Mayor’s Pledge” to review San Rafael’s use of force policing policies. Additionally, the Mayor assembled a community task force to assist City leaders...

Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - August 18, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-08-18 06:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - August 18, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-08-18 06:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - August 18, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the agendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the agenda packetDate and time: 2020-08-18 06:00 pmLocation:...

2020-08-17 Agenda Packet

Park & Recreation Commission - August 20, 2020 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-08-20 06:00 pmLocation: Auto DraftDepartment: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view cancellation noticeDate and time: 2020-08-20 06:00 pmLocation: Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view cancellation noticeDate and time: 2020-08-20 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission - August 20, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view cancellation noticeDate and time: 2020-08-20 06:00...

City Council - August 17, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-08-17 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - August 17, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-08-17 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - August 17, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Telephone: (669) 900-9128, ID: 835-5946-7965# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response...

Canal WiFi and Digital Equity in San Rafael

Access to the internet is necessary for so many facets of our lives including getting news and information, participating in civic life, applying for jobs or unemployment, access to education, and more. Residents in San Rafael do not have equal access to the internet and computers at home. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated digital equity...

RFP for Janitorial Services (CLOSED)

The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for janitorial services for City facilities. It is the intent of the City to hire a fully-licensed contractor. Services shall include routine janitorial maintenance for all City facilities, including the Police Department, Library, Recreation Centers, Department of Public Works, and City Hall. Work will include: vacuuming,...

Fifth Avenue New Signage Placements

Throughout the City, our staff have been working hard to update and maintain the marking and signage on the roadways. Recently, our striping contractor has been updating the crosswalks and other various striping along Fifth Avenue to make them safer for pedestrians and visible for motorists. Paint isn’t the only thing that helps with visibility...

Public Safety Center - Painting white strips for the steps

Streets crew members Brendan Smith, Trevor Thomas, and Matthew Von Bima were at the new Public Safety Center adding some final touches to the area. This will not only bring a fresh look to the steps, but it will ensure and improve visibility of the steps. The staff were tasked to go around the building...

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