Also on Monday night, the City Council will consider an update on the year-end results of Fiscal Year 2016-17. Property-related taxes ended the year strong, while sales tax revenues ended at the lowest level in three years. General Fund revenues came in $900K short of projections, mostly due to the decline in sales tax and … Continued
The design phase for the new Public Safety Center (future home of Fire Station 51, Police Department and Fire Department Administration) is nearly complete. To prepare the site for construction, demolition and excavation is the next step. This phase also includes salvaging historic and cultural items from Fire Station 51 that will be integrated into … Continued
The City of San Rafael has long operated with an abiding respect for all of our community. We are a city for all of our residents and businesses and are proud of the trust that we have built with our immigrant community. Immigrants are extremely valued and essential members of San Rafael and we are … Continued
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District announced today that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on August 25. “We are proud to say that we are ready to roll,” said SMART Board of Directors Chairwoman Debora Fudge. “This is the … Continued
Andrew Hening, the City of San Rafael’s director of homeless planning & outreach, was named a top influencer by the local government association Engaging Local Government Leaders. The list of influencers is dubbed the “Traeger List” in honor of fictional City Manager, Chris Traeger, of the television show Parks & Recreation. The Traeger List is … Continued
Executive Summary In November 2013, Measure E was passed by the voters of San Rafael extending for 20 years an existing 0.5% sales tax and adding 0.25% in an effort to set aside funds to begin to address the aging public safety facilities in San Rafael. In July 2015 the City Council approved a strategic … Continued
Executive Summary In November 2013, Measure E was passed by the voters of San Rafael extending for 20 years an existing 0.5% sales tax and adding 0.25% in an effort to set aside funds to begin to address the aging public safety facilities in San Rafael. In July 2015 the City Council approved a strategic … Continued
Work Completed In Past Three Weeks The City’s Contractor, Ghilotti Bros, installed new concrete medians on the north and south legs of Las Gallinas. A portion of the median on the south leg (i.e., the Safeway side) remains to be constructed at a later point in time thus allowing buses and large trucks to turn … Continued
Crews are busily continuing work on the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. These updates will improve traffic flow, extend bike lanes, and upgrade the storm drain system among other things. We’ve completed demolition on the west side and will begin reconstruction soon. In tandem, new curb ramps and medians are being installed. Traffic control is in place … Continued
The City of San Rafael is committed to the equitable treatment of all and to fostering a community of inclusion. We embrace the diversity that makes up our great city. This commitment is not new. When someone calls 9-1-1, our police and fire departments are here to help. Our libraries, community centers, parks and childcare … Continued
