**UPDATE** SMART released the following update: Thank you for your patience during the brief phase of extended hours of testing critical safety systems. Safety is SMART’s top priority. SMART’s goal is to provide the safest and most reliable rail transit system, utilizing the latest railroad technology. The extended hours of testing will end today, ahead … Continued
A many decades-long dream could finally be reality. At their meeting on Monday, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider awarding a contract to start construction of two new fire stations replacing Stations 52 and 57. The combined cost of the two stations, funded by Measure E, is expected to be about $19,100,000. These … Continued
Prior to the regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 17, the City Council will hold a study session at 5:45 p.m. to hear the results of the 2017 City Satisfaction Survey. The City conducts this survey every two years in order to gauge trends in community opinions on a variety of topics including quality … Continued
Also on Monday, the City Council will receive an informational report on the City’s financial performance and budget changes for fiscal year 2016-2017. This is a follow-up to the first financial review which was held in December 2016. They will also receive a preview of the General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Curious about San Rafael’s sustainability priorities for 2017? On Monday evening, the City Council will hear an update on the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and review proposed priorities for the upcoming year. The CCAP provides the City with a roadmap to reducing San Rafael’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% community-wide by 2020. This … Continued
The City Council is seeking applications for one vacancy on the Planning Commission and one vacancy on the Design Review Board. The Planning Commission makes decisions on land use applications and advises the City Council on land use and property development issues. The Design Review Board is an advisory board with responsibility to provide advice … Continued
On Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to noon, roll up your sleeves to clean trash and invasive plants. Bring your family and friends! This year we will be at four locations focusing on the San Rafael Canal and Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Path. After volunteering, enjoy a free family event: Living Oceans Earth … Continued
Okay, so it has been a little rainy, but it is about to get sunny and beautiful again! The Terra Linda Community Pool is open, providing opportunities for lap swim, recreation swim, family fun days and water exercise. Terra Linda Pool offers weekday and weekend lessons and instructors are also available for private lessons. Drop in … Continued
On Saturday April 29 the San Rafael Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a prescription drug disposal event. This is a great opportunity for you to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you may … Continued
For the fifth consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The most recent award was bestowed on the City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2017. The City’s financial statements were judged by an impartial panel to meet the … Continued
