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The Fiscal Year Ahead

Also on Monday, the City Council will receive an informational report on the City’s financial performance and budget changes for fiscal year 2016-2017. This is a follow-up to the first financial review which was held in December 2016. They will also receive a preview of the General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Sustainability Priorities

Curious about San Rafael’s sustainability priorities for 2017? On Monday evening, the City Council will hear an update on the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and review proposed priorities for the upcoming year. The CCAP provides the City with a roadmap to reducing San Rafael’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% community-wide by 2020. This...

Call for Applications – Get involved in your local government!

The City Council is seeking applications for one vacancy on the Planning Commission and one vacancy on the Design Review Board. The Planning Commission makes decisions on land use applications and advises the City Council on land use and property development issues. The Design Review Board is an advisory board with responsibility to provide advice...

Lend a Hand on Earth Day

On Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to noon, roll up your sleeves to clean trash and invasive plants. Bring your family and friends! This year we will be at four locations focusing on the San Rafael Canal and Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Path. After volunteering, enjoy a free family event: Living Oceans Earth...

Terra Linda Pool is open!

Okay, so it has been a little rainy, but it is about to get sunny and beautiful again! The Terra Linda Community Pool is open, providing opportunities for lap swim, recreation swim, family fun days and water exercise. Terra Linda Pool offers weekday and weekend lessons and instructors are also available for private lessons. Drop in...

Drug take-back day – time to clean out the cabinets

On Saturday April 29 the San Rafael Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a prescription drug disposal event. This is a great opportunity for you to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you may...

National recognition for City’s annual financial reporting

For the fifth consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The most recent award was bestowed on the City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2017. The City’s financial statements were judged by an impartial panel to meet the...

Traffic Advisory for work near Richmond-San Rafael bridge

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project. Construction updates for the week of April 3rd are as follows: DAYTIME Monday – Friday: 5AM-2PM - Shoulder closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 on the RSR Bridge. This work is long-term and will occur daily through fall 2017. NIGHTTIME Monday - Saturday...

Downtown San Rafael Market cancelled Thursday, April 6th

**UPDATE** due to weather, the market has been cancelled tonight So excited for this Thursday, April 6th – join us for opening night at the Downtown San Rafael Market. Combining all the positive aspects of fresh produce, delicious foods, tasty pastries, local artisans with talented musicians. Open, rain or shine Thursday Evenings, Downtown Fourth St. 6pm – 9pm, April 6th – September 28th For...

Even Year Elections

State law (SB 415) requires cities to change local elections to even-year statewide elections – this change is expected to lower costs by consolidating elections and increase voter turnout. As our local elections in San Rafael have been in odd years, this change could impact the term lengths of current elected officials. At their March...

Freitas and Las Gallinas Intersection Improvements

Public Works staff has been working on modifications and improvement projects for the of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas Avenue intersection. The Intersection is very narrow, preventing left turning cars traveling east and west from turning at the same time. In addition, queues for these turn lanes back up into the adjacent through...

Business Improvement District

The year 2016 was one of transitions for the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID), both in staffing and at the board. At the BID public hearing on November 21, 2016, the City Council appointed a new BID Advisory Board consisting of 5 members of our business community. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the...

Solar Energy at two City Facilities

We now have solar panels on the Al Boro Community Center and the Department of Public Works building. Check out the real-time solar energy production from these two facilities!

City Administrative Offices Closed for Cesar Chavez Day

The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Friday, March 31, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.

Always call before you dig. Seriously.

No matter if you’re a contractor, landscaper or “do-it-yourselfer,” 811 works for you! Smart digging means always calling 811 before any project to have your underground utility lines marked. Hitting an underground utility line while digging can cause serious injuries, disrupt service to entire neighborhoods, and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Plus, you...

Agenda Packet - March 28, 2017

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SMART Larkspur Extension

At their meeting on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider authorizing an agreement detailing the City’s collaboration with SMART on construction of projects related to the Larkspur Extension. You may have heard the recent good news that Golden Gate Transit and Marin Transit buses will no longer need to use...

San Rafael thanks Carlene McCart

After nearly 20 years of service to the City of San Rafael, Carlene McCart is retiring. As our director of Community Services, Carlene has been the mastermind behind many great partnerships, collaborations and development projects that will provide a lasting impact for the residents of San Rafael. San Rafael has benefitted greatly from Carlene’s creativity,...

Homelessness Town Hall

Join us on March 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at San Rafael City Hall for a town hall event on homelessness, co-hosted by the City of San Rafael and Senator McGuire's Office. At this meeting, the Senator will address the topics of housing and services for the chronically homeless, effective...

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