Business license renewal notices will soon be distributed to all businesses with active licenses expiring December 31, 2023. Each license renewal is due by February 15, 2024. The City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or eCheck at https://elicense.cityofsanrafael.org/renew/Renew1/BusinessLicense. If you have closed...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James (Jim) Findlay! Who was first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture featured in our last Snapshot quiz was of McInnis Park Golf Course in San Rafael. Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 30 - November 3...
The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals from qualified mobility, traffic, and parking consulting firms to develop a residential parking permit program that aligns with the unique needs and preferences of the City while also drawing upon best practices from similar programs implemented in other municipalities. Responses are due on December 7th, 2023, no later...
Around 2:30 am on November 2nd, firefighters quickly responded to a small fire near the San Rafael Elks Lodge west of Robert Dollar Drive. A battalion chief, five engines and a paramedic ambulance responded. The fire was contained within 20 minutes. Crews remained on scene for several hours ensuring the fire was completely extinguished and...
NOVEMBER 1 UPDATE: Firefighters will continue the wildfire prevention work at China Camp State Park with a second prescribed fire on Thursday, November 2, between 9 AM and 4 PM. The Marin County Fire Department is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations on Friday, October 20, or soon after, when conditions allow, at China Camp State Park...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and lower laterals on Highland Ave starting at Jewell Street to approximately 400 feet east up Highland Ave. Replaced sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Spring Grove Ave between Greenfield Avenue and Terrace Avenue from September 30th to October 20th. Replacing sewer main and installing cleanout and backflow prevention...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 23 - October 27...
The Marin Endurance Festival will be taking place next weekend, Saturday 10/28 – Sunday 10/29. There will be full road closures on Point San Pedro Rd from San Marino Dr and past Biscayne Dr to extend into the unincorporated areas of San Rafael to the Back Ranch Meadows Campground in China Camp State Park. The...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 16 - October...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Pickleweed Marsh Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez Valdez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shana Pierre! Who was the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pelicans featured in the last quiz photo are enjoying a nice day at the Baypoint Lagoon in San Rafael. Congratulations Shana, and...
Precision Crane Service, Inc. and Traffic Management will be temporarily closing C St between 3rd St and 4th St to perform a crane lift for a project at 1299 4th St. The road closure will happen Tuesday, 10/17, from approximately 9am to 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2306-081), and they have confirmed that...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 9 - October...
SAN RAFAEL, CA - October 10, 2023 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for vegetation management services from qualified businesses that are duly registered and licensed with either a C61-D49 or C27-D49 license in the State of California. Services shall include routine tree and vegetation services, Wildfire Fuel reduction services, and Emergency on-call...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and lower laterals on Lindaro Ave and Woodland Ave The contractor replaces sewer main and sewer laterals on East St and Jessup St from October 2nd to October 20th.
Project Update Replacing sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Highland Ave starting at Jewell Street to approximately 400 ft East up Highland Avenue from September 30th to October 20th. Replacing sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Spring Grove Avenue between Greenfield Avenue and Terrace Avenue from September 30th to October 20th. Replacing sewer...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. NEXT WEEK - October 9 - October 13 Nightwork...
NIGHTWORK There will be road closures with detours in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Sunset over Rafael Meadows Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to our anonymous winner! Who was first to answer but did not share their name. The mural featured in our last quiz is called Siéntese en Casa (You Are Home) and can be viewed...
Project Update Replacing sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Alexander Ave starting from W Crescent Dr including 78 to 40 Alexander Ave and the sewer pipes in sewer easement from 16 Alexander to 7 Alexander Ave from September 21st to October 6th. Replacing sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Glen Park Ave near...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and sewer laterals on Woodland Ave, Ivy Ln, and Locust Ave. The contractor replaces sewer main and sewer laterals on Lindaro Ave from September 25th to October 13th.
Now, more than ever, broadband Internet is an essential and crucial service to those who live, learn and work in the City of San Rafael. In some areas, high-speed Internet is not available. In order to bridge this digital divide, the City of San Rafael needs to gain a better picture of which properties do not...
NIGHTWORK BEGINNING TONIGHT - SEPTEMBER 22 The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving in September 22nd, lasting a few weeks. Night work begins on Monday evenings at 8pm and ends Saturday mornings at 6am. The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Movie in the Park Photo Credit: Craig Veramay, Assistant Director Library & Recreation Last Quiz Question Congrats Jim Findlay! You can check out that awesome view from the rooftop at the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown San Rafael. Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving in September 22nd, lasting a few weeks. Night work begins on Monday evenings at 8pm and ends Saturday mornings at 6am. The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for...
This morning the San Rafael Fire Department commemorated September 11th at the Public Safety Center. Twenty-two years ago on September 11, many courageous fire and law enforcement professionals and everyday people sacrificed their lives to help others. I will never forget how those brave members in uniform calmly answered the call of duty, helped as...
City Camping Ordinance Update On July 17th, City Council adopted Ordinance 2030 to address unregulated encampments on public property by persons experiencing homelessness in the City. The ordinance would prohibit establishing any camping area within 200 ft. of another camping area. Each camping area would also be limited in size to 10 ft. by 10...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving in late September, lasting a few weeks. The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the...
Extension of Administrative Order: Falkirk/Menzies camping prohibition (Temporary) The City Manager of the City of San Rafael has extended the Administrative Order temporarily prohibiting camping in or on non-Open Space portions of the Falkirk Cultural Center and Menzies Parking Lot, in the City of San Rafael. The effective date of the Order has been continued...
West Coast Cranes will be temporarily closing Tamarack Drive between Lenglen Ave and Esmeyer Dr to perform a crane pick for an ADU project. The road closure will happen Thursday, September 7, from approximately 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2308-025 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. ...
