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
As you likely know, the SMART rail line bisects the existing Bettini Transit Center in Downtown San Rafael owned by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District. As SMART is currently underway with their construction of their extension to Larkspur, modifications will be made to the existing transit center so that bus service can … Continued
The City Council will hold a Study Session on Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at City Hall to hear a presentation about the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), which requires cities under certain conditions to transition from at-large elections to district-based elections. San Rafael has learned that it will be receiving a letter that … Continued
On November 6, 2017, the San Rafael City Council received a presentation about the key policies governing development and design in Downtown San Rafael. The presentation highlighted past plans such as the 1993 Downtown Vision, General Plan 2020 (adopted in 2004) and the Downtown Station Area Plan (2012). It included a series of maps showing … Continued
Over the past few weeks, the contractor has made great strides to complete the wheelchair ramps and sidewalk, with only one small portion remaining. The landscaping contractor has installed an irrigation system for future use, and will install mulch throughout the landscape areas. On November 7th, the electrician began erection of the new traffic signal … Continued
Dominican University Dominican University’s Story To start the school year with sustainability in mind, Dominican University introduced composting in Caleruega Dining Hall. Dominican faculty members, Alice Cochran, M.Ed., and John Duvall, Ph.D., were instrumental in orchestrating a collaborative effort to launch the compost program this past August. In recent years multiple factors lined up for … Continued
From funky shops and local haunts to theaters and restaurants. From bakeries to breweries and beyond. At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday night, the City Council will hear a presentation about the key policies and design guidelines from the Downtown Vision and Downtown Station Area Plan as they related to our work to update San … Continued
