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Regional Transportation System Enhancements

Construction contract awarded to: Ghilotti Bros. Project contact: Hunter Young, Department of Public Works Project Began: February, 2014 Completed: April, 2017 Project Description:  This project prepared downtown San Rafael for upcoming rail operations.  Specific improvements included: Install traffic signal interconnect and as well as fiber optic cables to increase the reliance and speed at which the traffic signal...

Marin HHW Program Fiscal Year 2015/16 Report

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Pavement Management Program

Please view this site for information and answers on San Rafael's current street pavement improvement project!

Train Safety & Quiet Zone

We’re getting closer to SMART’s estimated first day of passenger service, so be safe around the tracks! Also, around the time SMART begins passenger service, San Rafael will have a Quiet Zone is place. This means, the train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station or in the event of an emergency....

Homelessness Priorities

If you are curious about what is happening with homelessness in San Rafael, now is a great time to get an update of what is happening now and next. At their regular meeting Monday night at 7 p.m., the City Council will review the proposed goals and work plan for the City’s Homeless Initiative in...

Preliminary Budget for 2017-18

Also on Monday evening the City Council will review a preliminary report on the 2017-18 budget. This budget provides for positive operating results while maintaining current service levels and addressing City Council priorities including homelessness, economic development and quality of life issues. The final, proposed budget along with a proposed capital improvement program is expected...

City Council Priorities for 2017-18

The City Council will hold a study session on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the third floor conference room in City Hall to discuss their top goals for the upcoming fiscal year. A proposed list of goals, strategies and implementation tasks will be presented that evening for discussion.

Paramedic Tax

The City Council will also discuss an ordinance setting the Paramedic Services Special Tax. This tax ensures much needed paramedic services in our community and the rate has been held constant since 2011 in San Rafael. After reviewing billing recovery and expenditure trends the Fire Department recommends a $3 annual increase in order to maintain...

Get involved in your local government!

The City Council is seeking applications for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing. This committee provides community input on activities related to economic development and affordable housing; such as when developers pursue new and rehabilitation of commercial facilities, affordable housing opportunities, the City’s Economic Vitality Workplan and various General...

Help San Rafael be more Disaster Resilient

San Rafael is developing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to prepare for natural disasters like flood, drought, fire, earthquakes, and severe weather. This plan forms the foundation for our long-term strategy to reduce losses by breaking the repeated cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. Additionally, only communities with a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan are eligible...

Public Service Recognition Week

Next week has been designated by the President and Congress as Public Service Recognition week in honor of the people who serve America as federal, state, county and local government employees. Here in the City of San Rafael, our city employees help to promote the safety of our community through our Police and Fire staff;...

Agenda Packet - April 28, 2017

Public Review Draft: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

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...

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