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Economic Development is Moving!

In order to make way for the construction of our new Public Safety Center, the Economic Development Department is moving.  Starting Thursday, May 25th, the Department will move from its current home at 1313 Fifth Ave. to the Boyd Gate House, 1125 B Street. The Department will be officially open for business at the Boyd...

Hands-Only CPR and “Stop the Bleed”

June 10, 2017

Free training! Take a few minutes and learn to save a life at these locations: Mi Pueblo Foods Fairfax Festival Target, Marin City Woodacre Market The Cheese Factory Muir Beach Parking Lot Vintage Oaks Shopping Center Strawberry Village Shopping Center Marin Country Mart Woodlands Market Tiburon - Sausalito Ferry Terminal Tomales Bakery Bon Air Tiburon...

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2017 Resident Satisfaction Survey Report

Resident Satisfaction Survey

Every odd-numbered year, we conduct a survey to gauge your sentiments relating to various City programs and services. Take a look below to view the results of those surveys.

SMART releases passenger service schedule

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District today released its passenger train schedule that includes 34 trips each weekday, with more frequent service during peak commute times.  The schedule is also timed to connect with SMART’s public transit partners, including Marin Transit, Sonoma County Transit, Golden Gate Transit, Petaluma Transit and Santa Rosa CityBus, to...

Freitas Parkway & Las Gallinas Ave Intersection Improvements

Project Status and Description:  The City has retained Ghilotti Bros, Inc. of San Rafael to construct roadway improvements at the intersection Freitas and Las Gallinas. 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...

National Police Week

You probably already know that our San Rafael police officers are awesome! At Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council will recognize the great work and sacrifice of our police women and men and will present lifesaving, conduct, and meritorious awards, as well as letters of commendation. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as...

Appeal Hearing on Lourdes Convent Housing

The Lourdes Convent, which is owned by the Dominican Sisters is a convent retirement center located at 77 Locust Avenue. A Use Permit Amendment was filed by the Dominican Sisters to convert a portion of the retirement center to a single, residential unit for “transitional housing” to be shared by two single women and their...

Open Counter

City staff is proposing an innovative and customer-friendly way to interact with zoning and permitting information. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider authorizing the City’s use of OpenCounter, an online platform that brings together the simplicity of form and function for zoning and permitting. The software assists those looking to undertake renovation, expansion...

Public Safety Facility Contracts

In September 2015, the City Council approved agreements with Mary McGrath Architects and Kitchell CEM, for architectural and construction management services for Phase 1 projects of the Essential Facilities Strategic Plan. Phase 1 includes three projects: a new Public Safety Center across the street from City Hall, a new Fire Station 52 and Training Tower,...

Building Permit Fees Update

At the May 15 City Council meeting, the City Council will consider an amendment to the Master Fee Schedule to increase select building permit fees. Subject to City Council approval, these increases would become effective on July 1, 2017 and would fund an additional code enforcement position, improving customer service to businesses, tradespersons and homeowners.

Reduce your Carbon Footprint!

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Join Resilient Neighborhoods to learn about climate change and take actions to reduce your carbon footprint. During this 5-session course you will calculate your carbon footprint and take steps to reduce it, like trimming energy and waste, conserving water and making smarter transportation choices. You will learn...

SMART Safety Advisory: Quiet Zones

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District will no longer use train horns at railroad crossings in jurisdictions that have established Quiet Zones, unless there is an emergency. Quiet Zones have been established in Novato, San Rafael and in the County of Marin. SMART anticipates other jurisdictions will also establish Quiet Zones throughout the 43-mile...

Protect your pets!

On May 2, 2017 San Rafael Police personnel came upon a dog that was in distress in a parked vehicle on Fourth Street.  The temperature was 88 degrees and the temperature inside the all black vehicle was 156 degrees.  Dexter was rescued by Mental Health Outreach Provider Lynn Murphy with an assist from Officer Buffy...

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