On Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider labor agreements/resolutions pertaining to compensation and working conditions for SEIU Local 1021, unrepresented executive management,unrepresented mid-management, and the elected city clerk and city attorney. The City Council will also discuss the Police Mid-management MOU before requesting staff to bring the MOU back to them for a … Continued
At Monday’s City Council meeting, MARINET will make a presentation about gigabit internet for all public libraries in Marin. Funded by a grant from the California State Library as well as MARINet (Marin’s library consortium) every public library in Marin County will soon be connected to a gigabit network connection—rapidly increasing network access speeds. The … Continued
National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder to prepare, now and throughout the year, for emergencies. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” with an emphasis on youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Disaster can strike at any time without warning. The … Continued
The Downtown Streets Team and the City of San Rafael are teaming up to reduce panhandling Downtown. San Rafael is filled with compassionate people who want to help those less fortunate. Rather than give to panhandlers, we are asking you to “Put your Change to Work” by using the new purple donation meters that will … Continued
As SMART progresses with its systemwide testing, we encourage everyone to be #TrackSMART by following railroad safety practices. SMART is asking motorists and pedestrians to be alert and aware at all crossing gates and remember the following safety tips: Never stop your car on the railroad tracks. Do not cross the tracks until you are sure … Continued
The County of Marin is offering new incentives to landlords who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. If you own or operate rental housing, check out the County’s new Landlord Partnership Program and learn how you can take advantage of new benefits and program features, including enhanced security deposits, special loans, vacancy loss coverage, … Continued
Last week we held our 22nd annual employee Bocce tournament at the Albert Park Bocce courts. This City tradition is a fun way for coworkers to get to know each other and bond over a potluck picnic and a friendly game of bocce; but it can get quite competitive! This year’s final round was a … Continued
As we continue to work to end homelessness in San Rafael, it is critical that we simultaneously create lively and active public spaces filled with residents, visitors, businesses, and customers. In July of 2016 the City welcomed aboard Danielle O’Leary as our new Director of Economic Development and Innovation to help achieve that goal. Danielle brings: … Continued
Here’s an update of what we’ve done and what we’re doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Had an awesome Labor Day weekend and some well deserved r&r. Created new online forms for claims, a neighborhood association directory, various applications and complaints. Identified about 50 PDF handouts to be converted and consolidated into webpages. … Continued
This Spotlight shines on a group of volunteers who combined have served almost 15 years as Concierge Volunteers. Some are retired, while others have jobs and seek another venue for experience or to meet and help a diversity of people. Thank you to our current volunteers: Joanne Doyle (9 years), Judy Herman (3 years), Dennis … Continued
