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Retirement of City Clerk Esther Beirne

"... Esther Beirne, City Clerk (left); Jeanne Leoncini, former City Clerk (center), Lindsay Lara, Deputy ... City Clerk (right) Congratulations to Esther Beirne for her retirement after 18 years in the San ... Rafael City Clerk’s Office. Esther joined the City Clerk’s Office as the Deputy City Clerk in 2001 ... and was first elected City Clerk in November 2007. During Esther’s legacy of service, the City ... for an open and neutral approach to conducting City Council meetings, recording and maintaining ..."

Esther Beirne, City Clerk (left); Jeanne Leoncini, former City Clerk (center), Lindsay Lara, Deputy City Clerk (right) Congratulations to Esther Beirne for her retirement after 18 years in the San Rafael City Clerk’s Office. Esther joined the City Clerk’s Office as the Deputy City Clerk in 2001 and was first elected City Clerk in November...

General Plan 2040 Project Manager

"... , will guide the City into the next 20 years. This update will take three years to create, involving data ... impacts; and extensive community input. On Monday, the City Council will consider an agreement ... throughout the country, including nine other Bay Area cities. ..."

There have been many changes since our current General Plan was adopted in 2004. There are new State laws, regulations, demographic changes and even a new train! The new General Plan 2040, once updated and adopted, will guide the City into the next 20 years. This update will take three years to create, involving data...

News Release: City of San Rafael Hires New Community Development and Economic Development Director

"... Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 ... , Housing, and Economic Development functions for the City of San Rafael, effective March 1, 2024 ... . With the City Council priorities focused on neighborhood and economic vitality and housing ... experience to this expanded role, including ten years of senior management experience in key roles in city ... a perfect fit to help implement the City Council's strategic priorities supporting neighborhood ..."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 SAN RAFAEL, CA – After a nationwide search, Economic Development and Innovation Director Micah Hinkle has been promoted to be the first director of the newly combined Community Development & Economic Development Department, overseeing the Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Economic Development functions for the...

New Housing Development Proposal for Merrydale Road

"... , the City ... Council will consider ..."

Also on Monday, the City Council will consider a proposal involving a new 45-unit townhome development at 350 Merrydale Road / 3833 Redwood Hwy. The project proposes a creative redevelopment of an underutilized infill site with much-needed housing, on a site that is located near major employment and services and with a variety of transportation...

Public Safety Facilities Update

"... temporarily relocated and are now moving into the construction phase. The City Council ..."

Efforts to create seismically-safe and modern facilities for our firefighters, police officers, paramedics and dispatchers are well underway. Designs for the new Public Safety Center as well as Fire Stations 52 & 57 have been approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Fire Stations 52 and 57 have been temporarily relocated and are...

Public Safety Center - Design Phase

"... , the City Council will consider both a contract followed by a deductive change order with CVE Contracting Group to perform this work. ..."

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...

Assessment Districts and Public Access

"... At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hold public hearings and consider ..."

At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hold public hearings and consider the following: Formed in 1999, the Baypoint Lagoon Assessment District was formed to remove nonnative plants in the Baypoint (Spinnaker) Lagoon. With landscaping needs now at a minimal level, funds will be directed towards improvements to the Cayes...

Speed Limit Changes on Los Gamos Drive and Redwood Highway

"... collector and arterial roadways be reviewed by an Engineering and Traffic Survey. The City entered ... , the City Council will hold a public hearing to review the survey results and receive comments from ..."

Every 7 to 10 years the California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that posted speed limits along collector and arterial roadways be reviewed by an Engineering and Traffic Survey. The City entered into contract with W-Trans on April of 2019 to conduct surveys in May 2018, and based on their findings, staff is now recommending that the speed...

Done/Doing (#5)

"... (City Attorney ... , City ... , City ... Council ... , City Manager ..."

Here's an update of what we've done and what we're doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Developed draft content for smaller department pages (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Human Resources, IT, and Finance). Provided feedback on design options for color palette, image gallery, iconography, typography, and overall look & feel...

National Preparedness Month

"... and our City employees will serve as Disaster Service Workers. Government agencies and disaster ... emergency. The City of San Rafael will join the nation in focusing on this year’s theme ... Rafael Emergency Operations Center team will join the Marin County Operational Area in a Bay Area ... from a disaster. The Mayor and the City Council of the City of San Rafael proclaim the month ..."

In San Rafael, our community is susceptible to human-caused and natural disasters including earthquakes, wild land fires, floods, and other large-scale emergencies we cannot predict. When large scale emergencies occur law, fire, and emergency medical services will be overwhelmed with priority calls and our City employees will serve as Disaster Service Workers. Government agencies and disaster organizations cannot...

Sue Beittel, Citizen of the Year 2002

"... issues, including serving on the Board of the League of Women Voters of Marin County ... with a focus on the greater community good and sustained interest and active involvement. The City Council ..."

The Richard P. O'Brien Citizen of the year Award is intended to acknowledge residents of San Rafael who, through their dedicated and selfless efforts, have had a significant effect on the quality of life in their community. Sue Beittel has been selected as the first recipient of this award due to her community involvement and...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Staying Busy at Home, Virtual Council Meeting, County Highlights, Census 2020, & How to Help (Actualización diaria)

"... City ... Council ... Council ... City Clerk and the Council ... meeting (our first ever YouTube Live City Council meeting ..."

DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL Staying healthy means more than washing your hands and social distancing. As we all cope with adjusting to sheltering-in-place it is important to remember self care and finds ways we can exercise our body, mind, and soul through this event. Our Library and Recreation Department has set up a Virtual Recreation and Resource Center with...

Paramedic Service Special Tax - Ordinance Change

"... , such as commercial buildings. Currently, the paramedic tax is assessed on City properties at the rate ... is unlikely to require the assumed amount of paramedic services. The proposed ordinance, which the City ... Council will be considering at Monday night’s meeting, would formalize this administrative policy ..."

Revenues from the Paramedic Service Special Tax provide funds for the City’s paramedic services. The tax, first approved by San Rafael voters in 1979, was initially imposed only on residential units, but in 1988 the voters approved an extension of the tax to include non-residential structures, such as commercial buildings. Currently, the paramedic tax is...

5/17/18 - Capital Improvements and Open Space - Fiscal Year 2018-19

"... At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will also consider two ... quality of life in San Rafael by improving the City-owned buildings, systems, and facilities ..."

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will also consider two budgetary matters: the Three-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Measure A - Open Space Work Plan. These two items will be incorporated into the City’s Fiscal Year Budget as part of the budget process next month. The CIP is the long-range plan for all...

Upcoming City Furlough Schedule - May 28 - May 31

"... On Friday, May 28, City Hall and most non-essential City facilities, including Public Works ... in response to significant COVID-19 related revenue losses the City continues to experience. The 13 ... -day closure schedule, as approved by our City Council, is effective through the end of the fiscal ... City services will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. ..."

On Friday, May 28, City Hall and most non-essential City facilities, including Public Works, will be closed in accordance with the non-public safety Furlough Schedule, which is a cost-saving measure in response to significant COVID-19 related revenue losses the City continues to experience. The 13-day closure schedule, as approved by our City Council, is effective...

Third Street Improvement project - 4/15/22 weekly update

"... The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates ... . The City of San Rafael has begun an extensive 18-month Third Street rehabilitation ... on a daily basis as they travel to work, school, recreation, and retail destinations. The City of San ... completed. The Third Street Safety project will be presented at the City Council on Monday April 18 ... construction project. The City Council ..."

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. The City of San Rafael has begun an extensive 18-month Third Street...

Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project - August 6, 2018

"... On Monday night, the City Council will consider three agreements relating to the Grand Avenue ..."

On Monday night, the City Council will consider three agreements relating to the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project: a construction contract for a 12-foot-wide bicycle/pedestrian bridge east of the existing vehicular bridge along Grand Avenue over the San Rafael Canal waterway; an agreement for inspection services to review contractor work and manage coordination between utility...

4/12/18 - Pilot Bike Lane on Tamalpais Avenue

"... We’re always looking for ways to make San Rafael more bike-friendly. On Monday night, the City ... Council will hear about a pilot project to create a “cycle track” on Tamalpais Avenue during Bike ..."

We’re always looking for ways to make San Rafael more bike-friendly. On Monday night, the City Council will hear about a pilot project to create a “cycle track” on Tamalpais Avenue during Bike to Work Week, May 7 to 11. During that week, we will convert Tamalpais Avenue to a one-way street and create a...

Third Street Improvement project - 2/18/22 weekly update

"... The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates ... City Council awarded the Third Street Rehabilitation construction contract to Ghilotti Brothers ... the project website or contact the City ..."

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. On Monday, February 7, 2022, the San Rafael City Council awarded the...

6/8/18 - East San Rafael Parking Update

"... To combat over-parking in East San Rafael, the City Council took action in December to create ... a parking ordinance that allows the city to limit the time allowed for cars to park in this overused area ..."

To combat over-parking in East San Rafael, the City Council took action in December to create a parking ordinance that allows the city to limit the time allowed for cars to park in this overused area of San Rafael to a maximum of 24 hours. Since that time, staff has been developing the signage and...

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