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School Commute

It’s back to school, and that usually means more traffic congestion. Please consider carpooling or teaching your kids how to safely walk, bike, or take transit to school. Learn more about these options and important safety information at Safe Routes to Schools.

November 7 Election

As of the filing deadline for City of San Rafael elected official candidates, only incumbents filed for the seats up for re-election. In this case, the Election Code allows for nominating and appointing incumbents should the City Council wish not to hold an election. An election of this nature would cost from $180,000 to $230,000....

2016-2017 General Fund Financial Results

Also on Monday night, the City Council will consider an update on the year-end results of Fiscal Year 2016-17. Property-related taxes ended the year strong, while sales tax revenues ended at the lowest level in three years. General Fund revenues came in $900K short of projections, mostly due to the decline in sales tax and...

Public Safety Center - Design Phase

The design phase for the new Public Safety Center (future home of Fire Station 51, Police Department and Fire Department Administration) is nearly complete. To prepare the site for construction, demolition and excavation is the next step. This phase also includes salvaging historic and cultural items from Fire Station 51 that will be integrated into...

SB54

The City of San Rafael has long operated with an abiding respect for all of our community. We are a city for all of our residents and businesses and are proud of the trust that we have built with our immigrant community. Immigrants are extremely valued and essential members of San Rafael and we are...

SMART full passenger train service to begin August 25

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District announced today that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on August 25. “We are proud to say that we are ready to roll,” said SMART Board of Directors Chairwoman Debora Fudge. “This is the...

Andrew Hening named as Top Government Influencer

Andrew Hening, the City of San Rafael's director of homeless planning & outreach, was named a top influencer by the local government association Engaging Local Government Leaders. The list of influencers is dubbed the "Traeger List" in honor of fictional City Manager, Chris Traeger, of the television show Parks & Recreation. The Traeger List is...

Hillside Appendix G thru H

Essential Facilities Phase 1 Org. Chart

Fire Station 57 Update July 2017

Executive Summary In November 2013, Measure E was passed by the voters of San Rafael extending for 20 years an existing 0.5% sales tax and adding 0.25% in an effort to set aside funds to begin to address the aging public safety facilities in San Rafael. In July 2015 the City Council approved a strategic...

FS 57 Update 08/10/17

FS 52 Update 08/10/17

Fire Station 52 Update July 2017

Executive Summary In November 2013, Measure E was passed by the voters of San Rafael extending for 20 years an existing 0.5% sales tax and adding 0.25% in an effort to set aside funds to begin to address the aging public safety facilities in San Rafael. In July 2015 the City Council approved a strategic...

Monthly Updates

Public Safety Center Fire Station 52 Fire Station 57

Public Outreach Efforts as of 08/09/17

Freitas/Las Gallinas Construction Update 08/08/17

Work Completed In Past Three Weeks The City's Contractor, Ghilotti Bros, installed new concrete medians on the north and south legs of Las Gallinas. A portion of the median on the south leg (i.e., the Safeway side) remains to be constructed at a later point in time thus allowing buses and large trucks to turn...

Group Home Moratorium

Project No.: ZC11-001 In early 2011, the San Rafael City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on unlicensed, large group homes (group homes with seven or more residents). This moratorium was adopted in response to community concerns regarding the establishment of several “sober living residences” (sober living environments – SLE) in single-family dwellings, which City staff determined...

Whistlestop Project at 930 Tamalpais

On 2/16/16, Whistlestop and EDEN housing requested that their application on the city be put on hold, while they pursue alternative location for the project. Therefore, the EIR scoping meeting before the Planning Commission that was noticed for Tuesday 2/23/16 will be continued to date uncertain Project Description: Whistlestop, in partnership with EDEN Housing, proposes to demolish...

800 Mission Ave. Project (Formerly 1203-1211 Lincoln Ave. Project)

APN’s: 011-184-08 and -09 Currently Project Project No.: UP21-006 and ED21-022 Previously Approved Project No.: ED17-090, UP17-030 The previously approved project was a four-story assisted living facility building with 77 assisted living bedrooms or suites (studio and one-bedroom unit layouts) and 88 beds over 40 garage parking spaces. The project was approved with one floor...

PG&E Site

In fall 2015, PG&E began a year-long environmental cleanup project in downtown San Rafael to remove contaminated soil, clearing the way for property redevelopment. The majority of the work will be conducted under a large, fully-enclosed tent to minimize dust and odor. This work is part of a PG&E program to address contamination from historic operations and...

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