Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2030

Posted on October 11, 2018

San Rafael’s current Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) was adopted in 2009 and contains 48 actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. 40 of those measures have either been completed, are in progress, or have become ongoing in nature. In 2016, the State of California adopted new targets...

Arts and Culture Master Plan

Posted on October 11, 2018

The County of Marin’s Department of Cultural Services, in partnership with the Marin Cultural Association, the Marin Coalition for the Arts, and arts leaders from all over Marin County, is developing an Arts and Culture Master Plan for Marin. The purpose of an Arts and Culture Master Plan is to create a common vision for...

Employee Labor Agreements: San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association, San Rafael Police Mid-Managers’ Association, and Executive Management – October 15, 2018 City Council Meeting

Posted on October 11, 2018

Over the past several meetings, the City Council has discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unrepresented Executive Management employees, as well as discuss proposed MOUs with the San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association...

Water Infrastructure and Conservation

Posted on September 27, 2018

Less than one percent of the world’s water supply is readily available for human use. The rest is salty, frozen at the poles, or trapped underground. Yet, we collectively waste gross amounts of water in several ways: poorly maintained water infrastructure (such as leaking water pipes), industrial water waste, water use for agriculture in arid...

Rental Discrimination Discussion

Posted on September 27, 2018

At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will provide feedback on a proposed draft ordinance relating to rental discrimination based on the source of the income that a prospective tenant receives, such as a Housing Choice Voucher or a Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing Voucher. These types of local laws have been approved by the legislative...

Employee Labor Agreements: San Rafael Firefighters’ Association and Executive Management – October 1, 2018 City Council Meeting

Posted on September 27, 2018

Over the past several meetings, the City Council has discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the San Rafael Firefighters’ Association (SRFA), as well as a revised labor agreement with the Executive Management staff. For...

Tiscornia Marsh – Letter of Endorsement/Support

Posted on September 27, 2018

The Tiscornia Marsh site covers 20 acres of tidal marsh and bay lands located north of East Canal Street. The marsh has experienced considerable erosion along its bayward edge and over the last 30 years, approximately three acres of the tidal marsh has been lost, dramatically impacting habitat for species. On Monday evening, the City...

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2018

Posted on September 27, 2018

Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of community members whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America--from all communities that identify as Hispanic. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon...

Fire Chief Officer Services for Marinwood Fire Department

Posted on September 27, 2018

Since 1973, the City of San Rafael and the Marinwood Community Services District have provided shared fire protection services in each other’s service area. The Marinwood Fire Chief recently announced his retirement, and Marinwood officials have expressed that their fire department is in need of obtaining Fire Chief Officer Services to provide administration and operations...

National Rail Safety Week 2018

Posted on September 27, 2018

National Rail Safety Week is September 23-29. Please take some time this week to talk to your family about rail safety. Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. Check out the safety tips below to increase rail safety: Never walk on the tracks—it’s dangerous and illegal. Wait for the gate. Pay attention to signs and signals at...