Help us make improvements to the playground at Albert Park! We’ve identified funding in the city budget, but are about $100,000 short of the goal to achieve the vision. The B Team and Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association have teamed up to help us raise the remaining funds. And, join us for dinner at The State … Continued
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or game, or several, into one of the barrels around town and bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Toys of all kinds are needed; from Baby’s First Blocks to Candyland, Pimki Pops to Lego sets. Donations will be accepted until December 19. DONATE
We recently completed our third municipal solar project to reduce emissions and boost renewable energy sources. The 3rd & C Street Garage will have an annual greenhouse gas reduction of 98 tons. The three solar arrays (also, at the Boro Community Center and our Public Works building) are estimated to save the City $35,000 in … Continued
Park stress-free while you shop and dine downtown this holiday season. Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving through December 31, enjoy 3-hours free parking in all City-owned parking lots & garages in Downtown. On-street parking meters still require payment from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Parking in Downtown is free every Sunday. Happy … Continued
To start the school year with sustainability in mind, Dominican University introduced composting in Caleruega Dining Hall. Now instead of four landfill bins, there are four compost bins and just one small landfill container adjacent to the bins! Over 100 students pledged to start composting prior to its launch, and the staff and students who … Continued
If you, or someone you know, love helping to build young minds, want to be a positive influence in children’s lives, and enjoy being part of a great team, then check out the following jobs and join our team with the City of San Rafael’s Child Care program. LEARN MORE & APPLY
Friendly reminder that drainage channels on private property are the property owner’s responsibility to keep clear. Get ready for winter weather before it happens by disposing of leaves in your green cart and don’t place anything in the street or in the way of a drainage system. Follow Public Works on Twitter for storm-related info … Continued
On Monday evening, the City Council will consider the 2018 bail schedule for the Marin County court system. Under state law, the City receives about 20% of the total bail in any case, with the remainder going to the County and State. READ STAFF REPORT
Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider an agreement with the City of Novato to create a Joint Crisis Response Unit with the San Rafael and Novato police departments. Although events requiring the use of a Crisis Response Unit are infrequent, it is imperative that a team be well prepared and has sufficient … Continued
Also at their Monday meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed ordinance to limit parking time to reduce long term vehicle storage on certain public streets. These amendments will result in changes that allow for enforcement of parking limits by defining the hourly limit, the distance a vehicle must … Continued
