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Rain has Arrived - Storm and Safety Resources

"... and provide a tighter seal.  The bags are available at: Fire Station #55-955 Point San Pedro ..."

Fall rain often marks the end of wildfire season in Marin. While we can’t yet be sure if this will be enough rain to truly reduce the wildfire risk or have an impact on drought conditions- its certainly a hopeful start to the winter rainy season. Sandbag Locations As in the past, the City has...

Rebecca Woodbury, Employee of the Year for 2014

"... assisted with the SMART Station Area Plans, replaced all the downtown newsracks, and was the lead staff ..."

Rebecca Woodbury, Management Analyst, Employee of the Year for 2014 Rebecca started working as an intern for the City of San Rafael's Economic Development Department in February 2009 and has served as the Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office since 2011. Rebecca assisted with the SMART Station Area Plans, replaced all the downtown newsracks, and...

SMART Construction Update

"... the Civic Center Station to Los Ranchitos Road near Circle Road.  Construction grading has commenced ..."

SMART has already started performing work on the Larkspur extension.  They have been installing sheet pile and constructing improvements along the new rail line.  Next week SMART’s contractor will be closing Francisco Blvd West on October 17-24 to remove the existing wood trellis and wood walls along the San Rafael creek.  Since these existing facilities are...

San Rafael and Novato City Councils to Hold Special Joint Study Session on SMART Quiet Zone

"... quiet zones that prohibit the blowing of the train horn except when leaving a station ..."

On May 10 at 7 p.m., the San Rafael and the Novato City Councils will hold a joint study session to discuss SMART Quiet Zones, including community outreach and the timing of the Quiet Zone establishment. This joint session follows the City of San Rafael’s filing of a Notice of Establishment on April 20. The...

Mark Wright, Employee of the Year 2017

"... . While this effort is not normally seen by the general public, having all pump stations working ..."

Mark Wright, Streets Maintenance Supervisor, was recognized as the Employee of the Year 2017! "Over the last two months, the City of San Rafael has experienced several significant rain events with rain totals double the normal rainfall for this time of year. The City's properties, roadways, and infrastructure has survived this deluge based on the hard...

Storm Advisory - April 5-7, 2018

"... at the following locations: • Fire Station #55—955 Point San Pedro Road • Terra Linda ..."

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), San Rafael – along with much of the rest of North Bay – will be impacted by a late-season storm beginning today. Light to moderate rain is expected to begin this afternoon. Rainfall is forecast to pick up in intensity on Friday and gradually taper off by midday...

MCSTOPP Receives Grant for Trash Control Infrastructure

"... of the grant funds. The Canal Pump Station, serving one of the areas with the highest trash ..."

The Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) made up of Marin’s 11 cities and towns and the County of Marin recently  received a nearly $700,000 grant to fund trash control infrastructure. MCSTOPPP was one of eight Bay Area communities that were selected by the EPA for funding. This is an important boost to local...

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 09/29/2023

"... Gas Station where Second Street merges with Fourth Street. On Thursday night, crews ..."

  NIGHTWORK    There will be road closures with detours in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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...

Public Works and Community Development Joint Stormwater Training

"... the creek and our pump stations in large rain events! The two-hour joint session was a great way ..."

With the help of Rob Carson, Program Administrator of the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Public Works and Community Development met to learn about stormwater systems, and the rules and regulations that govern discharge to our creeks and bays. About 25 city employees attended the two-hour training at City Hall. The City, under a...

Brighter lights in the Canal

"... times brighter than before the change-out.  If the community likes the changes, we will change the other ..."

Through several different community processes, DPW has heard loud and clear that the street lighting in the Canal is insufficient. The Canal neighborhood has other challenges, like residents having to park on the street far away from their homes, walking home from the bus stops, and lack of marked bicycle facilities and the insufficient street...

Windward Secure After-Hours Parking Pilot Program

"... lights.  The suggested solution to recover some of the costs associated with this program is to charge ..."

The Canal Area Parking Taskforce recommended the consideration of Windward Way to provide secure on-street and overnight parking. The City team made significant progress in designing a visual concept and further explanations of how that concept would function to achieve the ultimate goals. The implementation of this idea would require a significant initial investment by...

Citizen Police Academy offered in Spanish

"... -the-scenes, ten-week program, offered free of charge. The classes will be held in the City Council ..."

The San Rafael Police Department is holding their first Spanish Citizens Police Academy to serve the City’s Spanish-speaking population. The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an interactive, behind-the-scenes, ten-week program, offered free of charge. The classes will be held in the City Council Chambers every Wednesday night starting March 29, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to...

2018-19 Property Tax Report

Matched in attachment: "... was $649 million. The change attributed to the 2% Proposition 13 inflation adjustment was $209 million ... % ChangeYear Median PriceD-SFR Sales 3782012 $642,250 453 25.89%2013 $808,500 419 5.13%2014 ... -2017 Units Sold June-2018 % Change % ChangeMedian Price June-2018 Median Price June-2017 All ... N TY SO N O M A C O UN TY M AR IN C O U N TY SA N R AF AE L AL AM ED A C O U N TY ... SA N M AT EO C O UN TY SA N TA C LA R A C O UN TY P e rc e n t o f P e a k ..."

Beacon Award

"... as the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change. Three years ..."

In 2010 the City of San Rafael became the first participant in the sustainability recognition program known as the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change. Three years later San Rafael won the first Beacon Award. The League recognized San Rafael’s silver-level accomplishments at the 2013 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo. The city’s...

Wildfire Action Plan

"... include the following: Ordinance changes ..."

What is it? The San Rafael Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan, passed in August 2020, outlines various goals to proactively and aggressively address the growing risks associated with wildfire. The primary objectives of the plan include the following: Ordinance changes to mitigate wildfire risk Additional staffing, funds, and resources to address hazards Expanded and...

Snapshot --New Camping Ordinance, Anti-Displacement Ordinance, Events and More!!!

"... Card, they will be charged a zero fare ($0) when boarding a SMART train ... . With these changes to the ordinance, the City’s goal is to effectively regulate and enforce ... . These activities aim to deepen the students' understanding of climate change and community resilience ... up supplies. Look for the Business Improvement District canopy! Climate Change ... Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) updates from 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. Please REGISTER to attend ..."

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...

Costco: Comments received 11.22.19-1.6.2020

Matched in attachment: "... to develop a "town center" with affordable housing and a gas station. I know that this is a process ... traffic, I think that having a gas station outside of the former Sears building (temporarily ... there are already two gas stations across from the shopping center on the north side. An editor named Shirley ... station. Traffic around this Costco with a gas station included would be unbearable. I have seen ... lived both in Novato and currently in San Rafael. Over the years, I have seen a lot of changes ..."

Snapshot -Snapshot - Goals and Objectives Annual Update, Green Building Reach Codes, Events and More!!!

"... charging requirements for new construction and a ban on natural gas in new residential development ... of California updates its building and construction codes every three years, with the latest changes taking ... the updated State Building Code with some minor changes. The City Council also introduced stricter ... EN ..."

SNAPSHOT EN ESPAÑOL Congrats to Susie Becker! The field featured in the last Snapshot Quiz is home to the Bulldogs! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer.  SPOTLIGHT PHOTO    AC Marriott Rooftop - Photo Credit: Cristine Alilovich, City Manager    San Rafael NEWS  The...

Canceled-Changed - November 26, 2018

Downtown Wayfinding Signs

"... change? ..."

Downtown Wayfinding Signs We recently installed a handful of new prototype signs in the Downtown and are looking for feedback from the community. We hope the blue parking signs will better direct people to our public parking options Downtown and that pedestrian friendly directional signage will encourage people to walk more and re-park less. Let...

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