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Heads up: Fire Department training exercise on April 26

On Wednesday, April 26 from 8 am to 5 pm, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a training exercise on Smith Ranch Road near Silveira Parkway. All roads will remain open. This training exercise will prepare first responders to safely and effectively respond to incidents involving large numbers of injured victims. This will be...

2019 Benefit Summary

Monthly Parking Account Terms & Conditions: A St. and C St. Garages

Payments & Fees Your Monthly Parking Card fee shall be $73 per card plus a $2 Service Fee per account (regardless of the number of cards on your account). A Group Discount Rate of $68 per card is offered for accounts with four (4) or more cards on the same account. These fees are subject...

SMART Testing Update

**UPDATE** SMART released the following update: Thank you for your patience during the brief phase of extended hours of testing critical safety systems. Safety is SMART’s top priority. SMART’s goal is to provide the safest and most reliable rail transit system, utilizing the latest railroad technology. The extended hours of testing will end today, ahead...

Construction of Fire Stations 52 & 57

A many decades-long dream could finally be reality. At their meeting on Monday, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider awarding a contract to start construction of two new fire stations replacing Stations 52 and 57. The combined cost of the two stations, funded by Measure E, is expected to be about $19,100,000. These...

Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

Prior to the regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 17, the City Council will hold a study session at 5:45 p.m. to hear the results of the 2017 City Satisfaction Survey. The City conducts this survey every two years in order to gauge trends in community opinions on a variety of topics including quality...

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.

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