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Second Street SMART Railroad Crossing

"... . This week as part of the Francisco Blvd West one-way conversion project, the city’s contractor ... by the CPUC and SMART to help identify the KEEP CLEAR zone for vehicles waiting at the Hetherton ... Street traffic signal. In addition, a Do Not Stop of Tracks blank-out sign was mounted to the traffic ..."

As part of an ongoing collaboration between the City, SMART, and CPUC, the city reviews upcoming projects to see how they can enhance safety at railroad crossings adjacent to these city projects. This week as part of the Francisco Blvd West one-way conversion project, the city’s contractor installed warning striping on 2nd Street between the...

Update: SMART Larkspur Extension Testing (9/6/2019 - 9/8/2019)

"... ).   Has the City applied for a Quiet Zone in the neighborhoods near the Larkspur Extension ... ? Yes, SMART has made the second phase Quiet Zone ready and all of the required ... Council can make a decision as to when to implement the Quiet Zone.   Why does ... Street.  The City was not able to do this earlier as all of the Quiet Zone improvements needed ... place on track segments between Mission Ave and Larkspur.   Who do I contact ..."

SMART has made great progress towards completing railroad crossing tests and will soon begin testing train control systems. The next overnight testing sessions are scheduled for: Friday, September 6, 11:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 7, 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 8, 8:00 a.m. As a part of the testing process, you may...

Snapshot -- Climate Change, Budget Adjustments, Fire TV, & More

"... to Conserve Water & How to Do ... Zone ... evacuation information by zones/neighborhoods and provides real-time data on wildfires, emergencies ... !  Do ... Ready" class focuses on easy things you can do at home and with your family to be more prepared ..."

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo A beautiful oil on canvas painting of the Gallinas Creek. PHOTO CREDIT: Sherill Miller, San Rafael Artist  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Testa for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The two piece quiz featured a photo of an owl box at Oleander Park. These...

Homelessness Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

"... to follow these guidelines, which the City intends to do. For San Rafael, the order ... for their belongings, and campsites with up to four people can have a maximum of 400 sq ft. Those individuals who do ... to those currently camping in the area. 3. What is the City doing to help ... in Marin doing that they do not have people experiencing homelessness? (Updated ... long as individuals are complying with the camping ordinance—if you see someone camping who you do ..."

State and Federal Regulatory Issues 1. How does the Supreme Court Grant's Pass ruling affect San Rafael's ability to start moving campers? (Updated) The City’s ability to enforce its current camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Andersen Drive) was limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which was based on claims brought...

Dining Under the Lights returns 3/11 - Thurs & Fri night 4th Street closure

"... Dining Under the Lights is returning to downtown San Rafael every Thursday and Friday night ... with the Downtown Business Improvement District, the City's Dining ... downtown restaurants and bars by enabling them to operate safe, distanced outdoor dining directly ... on 4th Street under newly installed overhead string lights. Masked are required at Dining Under ... starting March 11. Additionally, many restaurants and bars that do not ordinarily operate Thursday ..."

Dining Under the Lights is returning to downtown San Rafael every Thursday and Friday night beginning Thursday March 11! Launched in summer 2020 in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District, the City's Dining Under the Lights program was a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support our downtown restaurants and bars by enabling...

2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022

Matched in attachment: "... • How do we know that ADUs are being used for housing and not as AirBNBs? ... • How do we decide how many new units are rentals versus for sale? ... • How do we count Northgate? ... • Marin Square is less viable now than it was in 2014 when the last inventory was done. ... How do we aggregare sites to make them viable for 40 unit projects? ..."

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-03-17 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Date and time: 2022-03-17 04:00 pmLocation: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group - March 17, 2022Department: 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element Working Group -...

The 5 Local Approaches to Homelessness

"... of hindsight to evaluate these national trends, there's sadly not a lot that we can do locally to affect them ... communities have been doing their best to respond to this issue.  Rather than abdicating ... it out on their own and get back into housing.  While many did (and continue to do so), many people ... justice system is not tasked with getting people back into housing.  While many can and do get ... .”  When homelessness is unsolvable, the best you can do is mitigate the negative impacts ..."

Last time we looked at some of the major economic, social, and political factors that have contributed to "modern homelessness."  While we have the benefit of hindsight to evaluate these national trends, there's sadly not a lot that we can do locally to affect them (you can of course share your thoughts with our congressperson). ...

Volunteer Spotlight: Concierge Volunteers

"... departments or services, businesses, or places of interest in San Rafael. Some questions are easy (Where do I ... people think the City provides a service that really is done by the County or by another agency ... I found information on the need for volunteers at City Hall.” What do you enjoy most about ... .” What other volunteer activities do you do? Dennis: “I help my wife tend the city park area ... . For shorter amounts of time I have been involved many other community service groups. What do you ..."

This Spotlight shines on a group of volunteers who combined have served almost 15 years as Concierge Volunteers. Some are retired, while others have jobs and seek another venue for experience or to meet and help a diversity of people. Thank you to our current volunteers: Joanne Doyle (9 years), Judy Herman (3 years), Dennis...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Open Business Map, Indoor Retail, Homelessness During a Pandemic, & More

"...  more outdoor dining to the community ...  for outdoor dining and retail ... in dining outside at one of your favorite San Rafael restaurants? Not sure ... for pickup / delivery / outdoor dining. Restaurants have full ... . What do shoppers need to know ..."

WATCH VIDEO San Rafael restaurants are excited to bring more outdoor dining to the community and we’re excited to be helping them hit the ground running!  We created new, free permit types to accommodate businesses who want to use the sidewalk, plaza, or parking space in front of their business for outdoor dining and retail.  Interested in dining outside at one of your favorite San Rafael restaurants? Not...

Fall 2024 Recreation Guide

Matched in attachment: "... Do you have any special needs that require specific accommodations, so you can fully participate in one ... The class is slower paced and done entirely on the floor, either seated on mat or lying down. ... This 4-week class will teach you the top non-pharmacological things you can do to improve your bones ... Do not attend the first class if you have not been notified. ... MAIL-IN Please do not send cash! ..."

Frequent Parker Card: Discounted Parking

"... $25 and is a ONE-TIME fee required to obtain the card. The normal hourly rate ... ! Do ... do ... to our office to obtain a replacement card for a $10.00 fee. Do I need to park ..."

The "Frequent Parker Card" (FPC) is a 50% off discount parking card. The FPC is for garage parking in the 5-story garages, located near 4th/A and 4th/C St and is ideal for those who frequent downtown, yet don't visit daily. The FPC costs $25 and is a ONE-TIME fee required to obtain the card. The normal...

Group Home Moratorium

"... treatment of unlicensed group home uses under the City’s current Zoning Ordinance. Although ... constituted a new type of use that was not recognized by the City’s current Zoning Ordinance ... properly be included within existing zoning definitions of a “household,” “residential care facility ... , unless and until new zoning ordinance provisions are enacted specifically regulating unlicensed group ... , which due to their manner of operations do not fit within the definition of “household”, would ..."

Project No.: ZC11-001 In early 2011, the San Rafael City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on unlicensed, large group homes (group homes with seven or more residents). This moratorium was adopted in response to community concerns regarding the establishment of several “sober living residences” (sober living environments – SLE) in single-family dwellings, which City staff determined...

Enforcement of the Public Health Order in San Rafael

"... had hoped that businesses and the public would do the right thing during this Public Health ... than one person per the order) are putting the community at large at risk. As of today, there have ... citation will be issued.  We do not take this enforcement stance lightly.  The seriousness ... of the threat we all are facing prescribes that something be done. We have been tasked with enforcement ..."

San Rafael, CA - On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 12:01 am, Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis issued a legal order directing residents to shelter at home until April 7, 2020.  That end date was extended by a similar statewide order from Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19, 2020.  Both orders limit activities, travel, and business functions to...

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program

"... .    Why do I need ... and lumber, and unlined paper like cardboard and paper towels.  Businesses that do not comply ... Carlos Hernandez.   What do I have to do to get ... service. To do so, please reach out to Marin Sanitary Service @ 415-456-2601 ... to arrive, we do require that you take these four simple steps to ensure that your bins are used ..."

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program What is the compost bin program?  In an effort to support compliance with the mandatory composting law AB 1826, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with Zero Waste Marin, is awarding businesses that sign up with Marin Sanitary’s commercial composting service up to $600 in free indoor composting bins.    Why do I...

Apply today to serve on the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee!

"... We are recruiting for applications to fill one vacancy on the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight ... and facilities. Note that the Committee does not have budgetary decision authority or have authority ... or consultant doing business with the City. Apply to serve online by Tuesday, October 19th. Civic ... engagement and participation are one of the many ways to be involved in your community! Learn more and apply ..."

We are recruiting for applications to fill one vacancy on the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee through the end of February 2024. The Committee’s mission is to monitor Measure G revenues and expenditures and conduct an annual report process. Measure G provides locally-controlled funding to support the administration of a cannabis oversight program, enhancement of...

6/22/18 - Sidewalk Repair Program Update: Pre-Construction Inspections Complete

"... to be removed. Any repairs that need shaving only will be done by the City contractor at no cost ... applicants do not need full sidewalk repair work. They either do not need work at all ... next week and the sidewalk repairs will be done this summer.   Back to Sidewalk Repair Program homepage. ..."

On Monday, June 18th Pubic Works staff completed inspections for the 350+ private properties that have signed up for the Sidewalk Repair Program. Inspectors reviewed all properties for sidewalk displacements, and indicated whether or not the sidewalk needed a full replacement or could be fixed with sidewalk shaving (a smooth grind of the sidewalk displacement...

SSA Update: March 2022 - SSA Receives Encampment Resolution Funding from the State

"... and service referrals, and other quality of life amenities. Ritter Center is one of the partners ... Rachelle Valenzuela “One example of this collaborative effort is the relationship we have built ... with one particular client.  Although he initially resisted treatment from 911 and health service ... groups working with our community. Please do not donate directly to the Service ... does much more than just provide 200,000 warm meals every year at its Free Dining Room on B Street ..."

Getting to know the Ritter Center The City of San Rafael has partnered with Caltrans, the County of Marin, CHP, and multiple service organizations to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing homelessness via designated service support areas (SSA).  SSAs are designated spaces with security, restrooms, handwashing stations, garbage pick-up, regular outreach and service referrals, and...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Testing Increases, County Eviction Moratorium, & More!

"... do. If you don’t have health insurance, you can get tested ...  steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our community ... . Thank you for doing your part ... and Electric Company (PG&E) will conduct routine line inspections, flying drones along electric ... do ..."

Access to COVID-19 testing continues to increase in our community. In the past three weeks, Marin County has nearly tripled its testing capability. Widespread testing is a crucial step in containing the virus and moving us forward on our path towards recovery. Anyone who is feeling sick should get tested. Also, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms, it’s recommended that you get tested if you were exposed...

Supervisor Spotlight: Ross Morrison and Juan Carlos Sorto

"... hundreds of hours to work off. Juan says; “One man is working eight hours a day Monday to Friday ... the extra mile to find a task for CSWs. To anyone considering doing volunteer hours (provided you ... are willing and able to do physical work including light janitorial work, classroom set-up/break down ... communicate what you can do. Once you commit to a schedule, stick to it. Call if you cannot show up ... volunteers are adults or youth who do service as part of a school, religious or work experience ..."

Meet two great guys – City of San Rafael Custodians Ross Morrison and Juan Carlos Sorto. Between the two, they have worked 27 years for San Rafael. Each manages the cleaning and maintenance of busy San Rafael Community Centers. By default, they are also volunteer coordinators, working mostly with court mandated community service workers (CSW)....

2024-09-16 Agenda Packet

Matched in attachment: "... Effective ________ (the “Effective Date”), CITY hereby donates to DONEE the Fire Engine, and DONEE ... In consideration of CITY's donation of the Fire Engine to DONEE, DONEE agrees to accept and hereby ... Do not award the contract and provide further direction to staff. ... Do not adopt the resolution and provide direction to staff. ... One thing it does not do, however, is get at the larger set of emissions driven by consumption. ..."

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