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C and D Streets are now two-way streets!

"... , and removing and adding a whole bunch of signs on seven blocks. The prep work was done over several weeks ... leading up to the conversion, which really helped minimize the number of things the crews needed to do ..."

It took a village, but with the help of City Maintenance Crews, Parking Services, Emergency Services, DC Electric, and the Striping Contractor, C and D Streets were opened to two-way traffic on Wednesday August 5. The main purpose was to better facilitate Emergency Access to and from the new Public Safety Center, but all visitors...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Marin Tightens Restrictions, the Meaning of Face Coverings, & Volunteer Opportunities

"... operations such as indoor dining ... dining is prohibited for at least three ...  do Face Coverings (Masks ... in recruiting good volunteers who are willing to commit to several weeks of service. Most are one day per week ..."

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) created a “watch list”  for counties whose COVID-19 data has raised concerns regarding spikes in COVID-19 cases within their communities. Indicators raising concern are things like, community spread, increased hospitalization, and limited hospital capacity. Marin County was added to the State’s watch list for all three indicators on July 3rd.    The State recommends the following actions to address the drivers that originally placed Marin on this watch list: ...

Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie Lang, CERT Coordinator

"... What do you do for the City ... training schedule; now we have one CERT training format for all Marin County residents. San Rafael has ... . What do you enjoy most about working with volunteers? I love working with CERT volunteers ... your community? One of the benefits of the CERT program in San Rafael has been the energy ... ? Take the time to find a volunteer opportunity and just do it! You can often set your own hours ..."

What do you do for the City? I have been the Marin County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Coordinator since May 2011. Prior to that time, I worked as a nurse for 25 years with some years at home, raising my three children. Before 2011 each town’s CERT program was independent in its training schedule;...

Snapshot -- Homelessness Update, SB9 Guidance, Commission Openings, and More!!!

"... and third doses, follow this link ... meeting and at the annual State of the City dinner. Do you know someone who you think should ... final wish: “Please pick up litter and do what you can for this beautiful planet ... at the Beneficial’s Garden (left of the Greenhouse). Do you have any interest in growing roses? Marin ... a new English speaker? Do you ..."

Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Police Department boat carries the San Rafael City Council in 2021 Lighted Boat Parade PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, City Manager  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Sallee Taaffe for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery quiz in the last Snapshot. The question was “When was the...

Supervisor Spotlight: Carol Jacobs-Courtz

"... do you do ... .” What do you enjoy most about working with volunteers? Their devotion and loyalty! I enjoy ... that would not happen without your volunteers? One annual event that most people do not realize ... with the Marin County Library. San Rafael Goldenaires was one of the 1st agencies invited to play ... to those considering volunteering? There are numerous areas where one can participate ..."

What do you do for the City? Carol Jacobs-Courtz began working with the City in 1971/72 as a Recreation Leader with the Parks and Recreation Department, now the Community Services Department. Carol has a degree in Sociology and an Associate Degree in Gerontology. Soon after she began her work with the City, she was put...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, Vaccine Interest, Small Business Grant, & More

"... to pick-up groceries. Below are the pantries in San Rafael that are open and do not requirement ... . Those who applied and submitted all documentation in the first round do not need to reapply ... -profit would like to apply, you can do so anytime between now ... an email like the one below, do not respond to it, click on any links or download any attachments ... , and do not provide any personal information ..."

Yesterday, the State provided an update on statewide COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations, and surveillance on new coronavirus variants. Marin County remains in Purple Tier 1 (Widespread Risk) status for its second week. Our current data meets two of the three metrics required to shift to Red Tier 2 (Substantial Risk). Progress must be made on the COVID-19 case rate in Marin County before we can move to the next...

FAQ on Request for Proposals - Operational Services and Support in Sanctioned Camping/Safe Sleeping Programs

"... a prime program management firm with subcontractor for other desired services.  While the RFP does ... vendor sees themselves as willing and qualified to participate in only one of these phases, please ... firm would be able to provide services for one phase or both phases of this project. The vendor ... if a program management agency can also do case management? The ERF-3 grant application ... , is not a requirement for this work.   Do you hope to have staff ..."

FAQ on Request for Proposals (RFP) Operational Services and Support in Sanctioned Camping / Safe Sleeping Programs, and Interim Housing Programs RFP Released May 20, 2024; Proposals Due June 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. General Questions about the RFP What is the ideal reporting relationship of the partners for the sanctioned camp? The City’s Homelessness...

2022-02-22 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. ... Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s s internal control over ... What Has Been Done to Date MSS and City staff have been following SB 1383 closely and have been working ... Such user disposal containers do not need to be provided in restrooms. ... be an independent contractor and shall be responsible to the city for the result of the work to be done ..."

Agenda Packet - February 17, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... Any sewer work in the road must be done before then or wait another decade. ... Do you do have any yearly preventative maintenance? ... Q: Do you have a backup generator to power the pump during an outage? ... Q: How and where do you vent the sump? ... Q: Do you have any alarms on the pump system and if so how often do they go off? ..."

Fire Stations 54 and 55 Replacement

"... one engine and the City’s ladder truck.  The apparatus bay is salvageable but requires seismic ... , and a restroom.  The living quarters do not meet current standards for seismic, the Americans ... with Disabilities Act (ADA), or flood protection, and do not provide separate sleeping and restroom ..."

About Project goals Remove and replace the original living quarters and roof Seismically upgrade the existing apparatus bay Complete recladding and refinishing of the exterior façade with new materials Budget Planning/Design $729,000 (funded by Measure E) Construction $7,000,000 (funded by Measure E) Overview Background In November 2013, Measure E was passed by the voters of...

2020-08-03 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... projects like this one before, but have won a National Award doing so. ... llr>'t\ 'C!Nffl\. .tnd"!' ... One opportunity to do so is utilizing the required Falsework installation (for Bridge Deck Construction ... PRC sections 4290 and 4291 do not relax our existing codes. ... Grants are one-time applications and do not provide an ongoing, predictable funding source for long ..."

2020-06-01 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Do not adopt the resolution as presented. ... Do not rely on an executive summary. Do not read selected elements only. ... I do believe the standard should be at the minimum one vehicle per bedroom plus an allowance for guest ... car to do so at a time. ... Please do tl1e RIGHT thing. ..."

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Community Meeting - July 14, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... Where do you live? ... Where do you work? ... (select one) ● 36% work in San Rafael (including remote work) ● 18% do not in San Rafael, but in Marin ... Potential for mixed-income-cultur diveristy ● I’m hoping SR will let us know in this meeting what has been done ... in the contracts one has to put the number of people living but many people do not put the actual number ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-07-14 06:30 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Community Meeting - July 14, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2022-07-14 06:30 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Community Meeting - July 14, 2022Department: Community DevelopmentDate and time: 2022-07-14 06:30 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Community Meeting - July 14,...

2024-05-06 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Preparedness Month and in doing so, urge all residents and community members to take adaptive wildfire ... employees; and WHEREAS, this week is a time to educate citizens about the work public servants do ... our public employees for their dedication and service and acknowledges and appreciates the work they do ... May 1-May 31, 2024, as Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and do ... Do not authorize the City Manager to enter into the second amendment to the agreement nor supplemental ..."

Vegetation Management Standards Exemption Program

"... When reviewing exemption requests, single specimens that are healthy, well maintained, do ... not serve as ladder fuels, and are outside of the five foot immediate zone may be approved. Our staff ..."

San Rafael Fire Department Vegetation Management Standards Exemption Program The City of San Rafael has established vegetation management standards for all properties in San Rafael in order to create defensible space around structures that will minimize the spread of wildfires. If you are a property owner seeking an exemption to these standards, you must complete the...

2021-09-20 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Do not award the contract and provide direction to staff. ... What are we doing as a community to meet this challenge, and what more should we be doing? ... The cost of doing it haphazardly could be even greater. ... What options do we really have? ... It’s the least we can do for our children. FINDINGS F1. ..."

2019-12-02 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... A proposed program in General Plan 2040 seeks funding to do area plans for these locations. ... • Sketch and spreadsheet tools do not capture the ‘project effect on VMT’. ... Analyzing the project’s effect on land supply and VMT should be done using an appropriate valid model ... not change, nor do the terms and conditions under which the underlying properties operate. ... Citibank affiliates will continue to service the loans as they do today. ..."

Planning Commission Resolution 22-08

Matched in attachment: "... Calculations are done by the San Rafael City Schools, and those fees are paid directly to them prior ... Numbers painted on the curb do not satisfy this requirement. ... Numbers painted on the curb do not qualify as meeting this requirement. ... The property is located within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE. ... ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: BY: Leslie Mendez, Secretary ..."

2021-07-15 Agenda Packet (Special)

Matched in attachment: "... Have volunteered with or done pro bono work for: SR Fire Department, SR Planning Department (outside ... I would like to build upon the work the Commission has done, my working relationship with City Staff ... goals set forth in the 2040 Plan are steps in the right direction, but there is much more work to be done ... What good could yet another letter possibly do?   ... But I’m not done, and I don’t intend to abandon an unfinished community treasure to which I’ve been ..."

Agenda-Pkt-March 03, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... For example, both CMSA and City of San Rafael do not have earthquake insurance. ... Do you do have any yearly preventative maintenance? ... Q: Do you have a backup generator to power the pump during an outage? ... Q: How and where do you vent the sump? ... Q: Do you have any alarms on the pump system, and if so, how often do they go off? ..."

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