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In 1999, the Marin Boy Scout Council asked Willy Coronado if he could help bring Scouting to the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. Willy had been a leader and Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 1 in Mill Valley for 15 years. Willy, originally from Peru, was a great choice to lead a Troop in … Continued
As you know, we live in Earthquake Country. Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, which began in California in 2008. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover … Continued
On Saturday, October 22nd, starting around 7:30 a.m, we’ll be out and about! Gerstle Park – Mainly C Street & D Street as well as various side streets as time permits. Sun Valley – H Street, Center Street, and Harcourt Street will also get a visit from the sweeper and vac. Dominican – Focusing on … Continued
Kevin McGowan, Assistant Public Works Director, Employee of the 3rd Quarter of 2016. Kevin embarked upon his San Rafael journey in 2010, following a long and mostly illustrious career with the County of Marin. Kevin has always conducted himself with grace and humor, in sharp contrast with his widely held and clearly undeserved reputation for monk-like solemnity. As … Continued
At the last City Council meeting, the City Council discussed a request from the City of Novato to apply jointly for a comprehensive Quiet Zone that would stretch from downtown San Rafael north through Novato. A Quiet Zone is a defined area of track where the horn is not required to sound (except when at … Continued
Also at Monday’s meeting, the City Council will hear an informational presentation on the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT ) pilot program, as well as the status of the Ritter Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). HOT is an innovative new program in Downtown San Rafael that is working to get chronically homeless individuals off the street. … Continued
The City Council will receive an informational update on the San Rafael Transit Center Relocation Study at their meeting on Monday. Relocation of the transit center will be necessary when SMART extends service to Larkspur, as the location of the tracks will directly impact bus operations. This grant-funded study focuses on identifying both interim and … Continued
As the City proceeds with the Phase I Essential Facilities Projects, contractors must be selected to build the Public Safety Center as well as Fire Stations 52 and 57. Because these projects are highly complex and costly projects, for the construction of critical public safety infrastructure buildings serving the public’s needs, it is very important … Continued
At their last meeting, the City Council discussed a proposed MOU pertaining to compensation and working conditions for the San Rafael Fire Chief Officers’ Association (SRFCOA). At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving this MOU.
