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San Rafael CERT

San Rafael Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is sponsored by the San Rafael Fire Department and coordinated by the Office of Emergency Services. The Steering Committee meets monthly and forms work groups for specific projects, events, and meetings. If you are interested in getting involved, come to a meeting or email us! CERT teams are...

Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2030

San Rafael’s current Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) was adopted in 2009 and contains 48 actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. 40 of those measures have either been completed, are in progress, or have become ongoing in nature. In 2016, the State of California adopted new targets...

Employee Labor Agreements: San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association, San Rafael Police Mid-Managers’ Association, and Executive Management - October 15, 2018 City Council Meeting

Over the past several meetings, the City Council has discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unrepresented Executive Management employees, as well as discuss proposed MOUs with the San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association...

Arts and Culture Master Plan

The County of Marin’s Department of Cultural Services, in partnership with the Marin Cultural Association, the Marin Coalition for the Arts, and arts leaders from all over Marin County, is developing an Arts and Culture Master Plan for Marin. The purpose of an Arts and Culture Master Plan is to create a common vision for...

2018-10-15 Agenda Packet

10/9/18 - Sidewalk Repair Program Update – October 5

As of 10/4/2018, a total of 99 property owners in San Rafael have sent in signed agreements for sidewalk construction in the City’s 2018 Sidewalk Repair Program. We expect at least 50-80 more will be sent in by the end of October. The 99 agreements so far represent the following in new sidewalk construction visible...

2018 Events

Construction Around the City - Buildingeye Map

San Rafael Public Works is proud to announce that we've launched buildingeye, an interactive, user-friendly online map that allows constituents to easily look up roadway construction happening in San Rafael and allows those doing the construction to view the status of their permit online. The map is now live on the Public Works homepage at...

10/5/18 - LED Street Light Upgrades

As part of a larger effort to reduce the City’s carbon footprint, the City recently completed converting 2,700 high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights citywide with more efficient light-emitting diode (LED). The LED lights, use dramatically less energy than the standard older, HPS lights, and are estimated to save the City $130,000 in energy costs...

10/5/18 - San Rafael Utility Work

PG&E Gas Transmission Line Several very large utility projects were initiated by PG&E within the City throughout the summer. The most visible PG&E project is located on Second Street, Lindaro Street, Andersen Drive, Irwin Street, Woodland Ave, Du Bois Street. PG&E is replacing a gas main from around A Street through the Bret Harte neighborhood....

10/5/18 - SMART Larkspur Extension Update

The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward rapidly. The Contractor has nearly completed the curb & gutter and sidewalk installation and will be paving the new Francisco Blvd West within a few weeks. And,...

Utility Box Art Program News

**We are currently not accepting applications to paint utility boxes but will re-evaluate as budgeting and policy changes. Please check back here for any future updates.** Public Works has been working in collaboration with Economic Development to pilot the City’s first ever Utility Box Art Program. The program will have a dual purpose of 1)...

City of San Rafael to Publish Report from Marin Builders Association on Permit Customer Satisfaction

In partnership with the Marin Builders Association and the Marin Economic Forum, the City of San Rafael recently participated in a pilot program to gather and analyze feedback from the City’s permit applicants. The Customer Satisfaction Assessment Program is a new pilot program managed by the Marin Builders Association aimed at helping improve the permit...

Permit Simplicity Initiative Customer Service Assessment

1 Hour 2 Get Ready

2022 Upcoming Classes Schedule to be determined If you attended a "1 Hour 2 Get Ready" class, please take a few minutes to PROVIDE FEEDBACK and help improve future classes. The "1 Hour 2 Get Ready" class focuses on easy things you can do at home and with your family to be more prepared for...

Alternate Commissioner Application

New Hours for Massage Inspection Program

Effective as of Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Counter Hours for Massage Inspection Program will be changed to Wednesdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The following day/hours will be the only times when staff will be available to address massage ordinance related questions or accept applications. You can also contact the massage inspection staff at (415) 485-3487  or  massage@cityofsanrafael.org

Water Infrastructure and Conservation

Less than one percent of the world’s water supply is readily available for human use. The rest is salty, frozen at the poles, or trapped underground. Yet, we collectively waste gross amounts of water in several ways: poorly maintained water infrastructure (such as leaking water pipes), industrial water waste, water use for agriculture in arid...

Rental Discrimination Discussion

At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will provide feedback on a proposed draft ordinance relating to rental discrimination based on the source of the income that a prospective tenant receives, such as a Housing Choice Voucher or a Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing Voucher. These types of local laws have been approved by the legislative...

Employee Labor Agreements: San Rafael Firefighters’ Association and Executive Management - October 1, 2018 City Council Meeting

Over the past several meetings, the City Council has discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the San Rafael Firefighters’ Association (SRFA), as well as a revised labor agreement with the Executive Management staff. For...

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