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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: How Marin will Reopen, Fire Safe Tips and more

Happy Friday! As we step into the weekend with the news of the updated Public Health Order, keep in mind that the easing of some restrictions is designed to set the stage for a gradual resumption of activity and prevent rapid, exponential growth of cases. It’s been a difficult adjustment, but we’ve been doing an outstanding...

7 Days to a Fire Safe Home - Tip #2

With the extension of the Shelter in Place Order and modifications to the Public Health Order, “outdoor businesses”, including gardeners and landscapers services, are allowed to operate with social (physical) distancing requirements of at least six feet between all persons. We're in our second week of sending out one tip per week that you can tackle to...

Municipal Clerks Week 2020

Hey everyone, it’s that time of year again. May 3-9, 2020 is Municipal Clerks Week and we are going to celebrate its 51st anniversary! A lot happened in 1969: Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon Woodstock attracted more than 350,000 rock-n-roll fans Sugar, Sugar by The Archies was...

Fiscal Impact of COVID-19 on the City’s budget

COVID-19 is an emergency on so many levels – physically, emotionally, and financially just to name a few. The staff report being presented to City Council on Monday evening provides a brief summary of COVID-19’s impact on San Rafael as context to a larger financial response discussion. While there are many financial unknowns (e.g. will...

Federal Funds for Rental Assistance

Through the CARES Act, a federal funding program called the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) will provide restricted funding to local governments to assist their communities with financial relief programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider allocating these additional CDBG funds to provide emergency assistance to qualified households...

Canal Neighborhood WiFi Network

On Monday, the City Council will hear an informational report about a project to increase internet connectivity in the Canal Neighborhood. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including school closures, students and employees need access to reliable internet now more than ever—to complete homework, apply for government assistance, and sign up for food assistance....

Small Businesses during COVID-19

The majority of restrictions remain in place in light of the extended order, but let’s celebrate the re-opening of our outdoor businesses! COVID-19 has absolutely delivered a tough blow to our local, small businesses. The San Rafael Small Business COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund continues to help our small businesses stay afloat during these unprecedented times. You can help our local economy by donating to the fund, and by patronizing our businesses that remain open. Why not treat your household to...

Tales of the City: Connecting with Older Adults during COVID-19

Since shelter in place began, city employees are taking on new roles in an effort to care for the residents we’re committed to serve. Over the past several weeks, several Library & Recreation employees have been making calls to residents over 90 years old to conduct wellness calls and provide them with resources. This initiative was proposed by Vice-Mayor Kate Colin and was coordinated through...

How about a Theme Dinner?

Here are some fun ideas to spice up dinners at home and have a great time with the family! Dessert before dinner sounds perfect on some nights! And remember, you can do this virtually with friends and family as a Sunday morning breakfast, dinner and/or Happy Hour! Check out the full PDF here!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: The New Order, Eviction Moratorium Update, Community Conversation (TONIGHT!) & More

Seven Bay Area Public Health Officers released an updated order that will go into effect on Monday, May 4, 2020, and extend through May 31, 2020. The updated order extends shelter in place, but eases certain restrictions. The Health Officers caution that reducing restrictions too quickly could lead to a substantial resurgence of COVID-19. Modifications Construction activities are allowed to resume. Construction projects, small and large, must...

2020-05-04 Agenda Packet

Let's Make a Bird Feeder

Here are the items you'll need: empty plastic jug permanent markers cutting tools string sticks bird seed The following are the steps to create the bird feeder but please see the Make a Bird Feeder PDF for easy -to-read steps with images. Carefully cut holes on the sides of the jug that are big enough...

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Operations Committee - April 30, 2020

Date and time: 2020-04-30 03:00 pmLocation: Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Operations CommitteeDepartment: City Manager

Swim Lessons

Register for FALL Private Swim Lessons here! Keep in mind you are not able to request a specific instructor. Semi-Privates are available.

PG&E to Conduct Helicopter Patrols in Marin County to Ensure Natural Gas System Safety, Safe Digging Practices

April is National Safe Digging Month SAN RAFAEL, Calif.— Starting Monday, April 27, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will conduct routine low-level helicopter patrols to inspect gas transmission and distribution lines in Marin County, as part of our 6-month leak survey and maintenance program. A helicopter will fly over parts of Wolfback Ridge and...

COVID-19: Gardening & Landscaping at Home

Wondering what types of gardening and landscaping that can be done during the shelter-in-place order? The County urges non-essential outdoor services to be deferred to minimize risk of transmission. However, there are some outdoor services that would be considered essential and are permitted under the current Order, in effect until May 3, 2020, including fire...

New Stop Signs Installed

Paint crews installed new stop signs at Martens Boulevard at Octavia Street. The streets division also changed the intersection at C Street and Taylor Street from a two-way stop to a four-way stop.

Third Street Paving Work

This week, the Streets paving crew took advantage of the Shelter-In-Place order to pave 3rd Street, that normally would have been congested with traffic. The Parks Division also got some much-needed vegetation maintenance done on Pt. San Pedro Road and Andersen Drive.

Graffiti Tags at Mission

Over the last few weeks, we have been experiencing a massive influx of gang graffiti in San Rafael. The Public Works sign crew has been painting over the tags, but the walls get tagged again. These tags in the image below are located on Caltrans property under the freeway at Mission.

Shelter-In-Place Traffic Impact

The COVID-19 Stay-in-Place order statewide has impacted many aspects of the way we conduct our daily activities especially outside of our homes. Limiting it made a significant influence in the way we conduct business whether it's personal or business. Traffic was impacted as many cannot travel or have no place to go except to procure...

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