Presentation about Drought and Water Conservation
Marin Municipal Water District General Manager Krishna Kumar will make a presentation to the City Council on Monday night at 7 p.m. about the current drought. He will discuss MMWD’s recent resolution requesting 25% voluntary water use reductions by all water users and how the community can help conserve water during this drought. Click here to learn about how you can conserve water.
I am pleased to report that the City is already taking several actions across all departments to reduce water usage including not washing fleet vehicles, eliminating irrigation and reducing landscape watering to the bare minimum, installing low-flow toilets and faucets when feasible, and reducing shower times. Click here to learn more about the City’s actions to conserve water.
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San Rafael Airport Recreational Facility
On Monday at 7 p.m. the City Council will consider the San Rafael Airport Recreation Facility’s operating hours and safety measures. At that last City Council meeting, the Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to return the item with revisions for a vote on Monday evening. Click here for the staff report.
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New FEMA Flood Maps
Also on Monday evening, Public Works and FEMA will present information about new FEMA flood insurance maps that identify flood hazards and assess flood risks. This is an important part of the National Flood Insurance Program, as it is the basis of regulations and flood insurance requirements. There has been considerable community interest in these new maps as they impact some homeowners insurance. Click here for the staff report.
Preparing for Sea-Level Rise in San Rafael
On Monday night, Community Development Director Paul Jensen will present a report on sea-level rise in San Rafael. The “white paper” was prompted as a “first step” to respond to the programs of the City-adopted Climate Change Action Plan. Click here for the sustainability page of the City web site and then choose your “Hot Link” for either the Paper or its Appendices.
Mid-Year Budget Review
Also at Monday’s City Council meeting, Finance Director Mark Moses will present the mid-year Fiscal 13/14 budget. The budget will be updated to reflect changes resulting from the passage of Measure E in November, actual revenue experience for the first half of the fiscal year, and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program. Fortunately, we have not incurred any significant unexpected expenses in the General Fund during the first half of the year, so we will continue to work within the budget that was authorized last June. Click here for the staff report.
Update on Homeless Action Plan
San Rafael’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing will hear a quarterly update to the City’s Homeless Action Plan on Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street. The public is invited to attend and give comments on the plan. Click here to view the City’s Homeless Action Plan, or for more information call 485-3383.
Waitlist Opening for Public Housing in Marin
On Monday February 3, 2014 Marin Housing will open the Public Housing waiting list. The waiting list will remain open until Tuesday, February 18. People who wish to apply may download the application from our website at www.marinhousing.org or pick up an application at 4020 Civic Center Drive in San Rafael or 429 Drake Avenue in Marin City. Applications are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Terra Linda Pool Passes
The Terra Linda Pool Passes are now 20% off the Full Season Price if you purchase by February 3, 2014. The Terra Linda Pool offers various lap swim hours and tons of fun for the whole family! We provide swim lessons and are home to Marin County's Largest Water Inflatable - the Aquadash as well as the Terra Linda Orcas. Click here to sign up for a pool pass or learn more.
EVENTS
Art Talk – Artful Animals
Docent Julia Geist will give an illustrated lecture based on an exhibition drawn from the vast resources of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts to produce a compelling portrait of the animal world, represented in a wide array of cultures, artistic styles, and media, from about AD 1500 to the present. First Wednesday Art Talks are sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library. The lectures are held in the Council Chambers at San Rafael City Hall beginning promptly at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Admission is free.
Marin Gift of Love
On Saturday, February 8, San Rafael will host Marin Gift of Love, a day when churches throughout the county come together and perform community service. Volunteers will be cleaning up trash and removing invasive fennel from Pickleweed Park and Starkweather Shoreline Path, and repairing raised flower beds at Bahia School throughout the morning. Afterwards they will gather for a well-deserved BBQ at the picnic area at Alfred J. Boro Community Center. For more information please email outreach@marincovenant.org.
State of the City Dinner
Please join the City of San Rafael for the 30th annual State of the City ~ A Taste of San Rafael. Mayor Phillips will present his "State of the City" address, and we will hold an awards ceremony to celebrate Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Green Business of the Year, and the Small and Large Businesses of the Year. The Taste of San Rafael will include samples of culinary creations by Chamber member restaurants and caterers. Cocktails are served, along with dinner and program. This year’s dinner will be on Thursday, March 6 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at Peacock Gap Clubhouse. Click here for more information or to register.
