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Community Development Block Grants

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included the development of affordable housing, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. For October 2020 through September 2021, Marin County is expected to...

SEIU Side Letter

On Monday, the City Council will consider approving side letters extending the current Memorandums of Understanding by one year with our SEIU Local 1021 bargaining unit. The side letters keep all terms the same but increase compensation equivalent to a 2.5% increase (calculated over the next fiscal year), which is consistent with the Bay Area...

Marin County COVID-19 status update: March 11th, 2020

Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Field Testing Location Launched: Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) successfully piloted a “drive through” COVID-19 field testing center today at a location within Marin County. The testing center, inspired by similar...

Plant 100 Trees on March 28

Be a part of San Rafael’s largest single-day tree planting event! Join us to plant 100 beautiful, carbon-capturing trees in San Rafael on March 28 Here’s how to help: Volunteer to plant, mulch and water, March 28, 8:30 am, McInnis Parkway. NOTE: we need tree leaders! Let us know if you can arrive 30 minutes...

2020-03-16 Agenda Packet

An update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Rafael

As our region prepares for the potential increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections it is important that residents and businesses in San Rafael are equipped with accurate, reliable information, and a clear understanding of what we are doing to in coordination with partner agencies to respond to COVID-19. Stay informed Marin Health and Human Services has...

Cómo mantenerse informado sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19) en San Rafael

A medida que nuestra región se prepara para el posible aumento de las infecciones de Coronavirus (COVID-19), es importante que los residentes y las empresas en San Rafael estén equipados con información precisa y confiable, y que tengan una comprensión clara de lo que estamos haciendo en coordinación con las agencias asociadas para responder a...

2018 Sidewalk Repair Program Finishes in Gerstle Park, Moves to East San Rafael

Gerstle Park The 2018 Sidewalk Repair Program completed work in Gerstle Park this last week. The City completed 11,000 square feet of new sidewalk and 1,200 feet of new curb and gutter at 88 properties in Gerstle Park. That’s the equivalent of over a ½ mile of new sidewalk in the area or enough sidewalk...

The History of Falkirk Estate

In 1888, Ella Nichols Park, a wealthy and reclusive young widow, built the Falkirk mansion in San Rafael. This Victorian is an excellent example of a Queen Anne home, capturing the spirit of early California with its complex, picturesque roof-line of gables and chimneys, variously shaped bays and decorative details that relate playfully to the...

Marin County COVID-19 status update: March 10th, 2020

Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Message from Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer In today’s update, Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing new guidance designed to reduce the spread of...

Falkirk Art Galleries

Welcome. We look forward to seeing you at a current or upcoming art exhibit. Please check with us before visiting as the galleries are not available during a private event. Open Hours Tuesdays - Fridays | 1:00pm - 4:30pm Saturdays | 10:00am - 2:00pm *Please call ahead of time as we are closed during private events....

Falkirk Demonstration Gardens

Stroll through our beautiful demonstration gardens The University of California Marin Master Gardeners, in partnership with the City of San Rafael, created demonstration gardens, which include the Under Oaks Garden, Habitat Garden, Beneficial Garden, Lathe House Garden, Succulent Garden, Five Mediterranean Climate Zone Garden, and the most recently added Herb & Bee Garden. Discover a...

Falkirk Gardens

Falkirk is home to an amazing series of beautiful gardens, maintained by the Marin Master Gardeners. Stroll through our beautiful demonstration gardens, which include Under Oaks Garden, Habitat Garden, Beneficial Garden, Lathe House Garden, Succulent Garden, Five Mediterranean Climate Zone Garden, and the most recently added Herb & Bee Garden. Or take a virtual tour...

How to Stay Informed - Cornonavirus

Happening tonight! Marin County Office of Education is hosting a live stream panel discussion with Members of the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services and Kaiser Permanente. Community Meeting (Live Stream) Monday, March 9th, 2020 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Coronavirus (COVID-19) WATCH LIVE (Facebook account not required) Meeting will be recorded on Facebook...

Falkirk Rentals

MAKE YOUR EVENT MEMORABLE, HOST IT AT THE FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER This beautiful property is known for its historic charm. Whether you are planning a wedding ceremony, celebration or corporate event, Falkirk Cultural Center provides a wonderful venue with its historic home, greenhouse and picturesque gardens. No matter which type of event you’re hosting, you’ll...

Falkirk Cultural Center

Falkirk Cultural Center, owned and operated by the City of San Rafael, is a beautiful 19th century eleven-acre country estate listed on the National Historic Register. Open Hours Tuesday - Friday | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Please call ahead to make sure we are not closed for...

Status of San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA) Measure AA Grant Application

In 2017, the City applied for a grant to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA grant for the restoration of Spinnaker Marsh and Shoreline Flood Protection measures. The project would restore tidal marsh, wetland-upland transition habitat, and adjacent upland habitats – while simultaneously reinforcing natural protections against future shoreline erosion and sea level...

Street Smarts is Coming to San Rafael!

Are you Street Smart? San Rafael is participating Street Smarts - an educational campaign to promote safe driving, biking, and walking here in San Rafael and Marin County. Look for the Street Smarts banners around San Rafael in the near future. Please visit http://www.streetsmartsmarin.org for more information and educational materials. Street Smarts is funded by...

Pursuing Grants for Downtown Bike Connections

With all the development and movement in and around the Bettini Transit Center, we realized we were missing one thing: the bike connection! Public Works is applying for a Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) grant that provides $300,000 to transportation projects within a Priority Development Area (PDA) and adjacent to high frequency transit and/or affordable housing....

Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections

Development activity has skyrocketed in recent years in San Rafael and, as a result, we’ve had a backlog of encroachment permits still awaiting inspection. We recently re-organized to lend support to our amazing permits team and we are beginning to chip away at the backlog. We are using a systematic approach by taking small sections...

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