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. ...
Today marks the first day of National Preparedness Month. Marin County is no stranger to the destruction that disasters like wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes can bring. Our resilience during an emergency is dependent on the amount of preparation we put in ahead of time. Over the next month, we will share some simple steps San...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Los Gamos Hike ViewsPhoto Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Kevin Smead! You can find the World’s Greatest Bait Shop in the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. Congratulations Kevin, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org City of San Rafael Welcomes Angela Robinson Piñon as New Assistant City Manager SAN RAFAEL, CA – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Robinson Piñon as Assistant City Manager. With a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving mid 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 left-hand side...
San Rafael Design Review Board Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. On September 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for this project and seek community input as well as provide comments on the proposed architecture of the proposed residential buildings. How to Participate The public may...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving mid 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 left-hand side...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and sewer laterals on Woodland Ave, Irwin St, and Duffy Pl The contractor replaces sewer main and sewer laterals on Locust Ave from August 7 to September 1st. The contractor replaces sewer main and lower laterals on Ivy Ln from August 22 to September 1st.
SAN RAFAEL, CA August 21, 2023 – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposal for sea level rise adaptation planning services. The purpose of this project is to conduct a community-informed technical feasibility study of sea level rise adaptation options along the greater Canal District of...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving mid 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 left-hand side...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Henry, The Elephant Tree Photo Credit: Cory Bytof, Sustainability Program Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats Marty Komitopoulos! Lonate Pozzolo, is San Rafael’s Italian Sister City. Congratulations, Marty, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving mid 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 left-hand side...
The City Clerk’s office is recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards, commissions & committees (BCCs). Community members can apply online to serve on our BCCs, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: ADA Access Advisory Committee Board Description: The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides valuable input in determining disability policy for...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving Sunday, August 27th, lasting a few weeks. Night work hours are 8 PM and to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The work week will begin on Sunday evenings at 8 PM. The work week will end on Friday mornings at 6 AM. The City of...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving in mid-August, lasting a few weeks. Night work hours are 8 PM and to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The work week will begin on Sunday evenings at 8 PM. The work week will end on Friday mornings at 6 AM. The City of San...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Hires New Assistant City Manager San Rafael, CA – July 26, 2023 - The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the hiring of John Stefanski as Assistant City Manager, effective July 31st. With nearly a decade of local government service, John brings...
With nearly 1000 goats and sheep grazing across San Rafael, the Fire Department works hard to keep the herds safe and contained. The City contracts with a grazing service provider with expertise in caring for the animals' safety and wellbeing. Herders and herding dogs live on site to monitor the welfare of the animals...
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. THIS WEEK July 17 – July 21 Construction crews set new...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed below. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines on Friday 7/21/2023 1200 GRAND AVE 424 MISSION AVE 709 5th Ave 1101 GRAND AVE 520 5th Ave 534 5th Ave 1016 IRWIN ST 1108 Irwin St 1118 IRWIN ST 1818 Irwin St 527...
SAN RAFAEL – The City Council of San Rafael is seeking public input on topics and areas of focus for the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals and...
San Rafael, CA – On 07/14/2023, San Rafael Police Department officers arrested a fifty-five-year-old San Rafael resident, for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large homeless encampment has grown significantly over the last several months. The victim was treated and is...
Construction Bid Opening: July 27, 2023 Estimated Construction Start: September 2023 The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity throughout San Rafael and increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. A Class IV protected bicycle facility will be installed on Grand Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street....
Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Fall 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the wet well and pressure vault of the new pump station. As shown in the pictures, the formwork for the wet well and pressure vault was constructed, allowing for the pouring of concrete. Work in August...
Contact: Faby Guillen – Senior Project Manager Site work is complete at Fire Station 55! Michael Paul Company has completed the parking lot work at Fire Station 55. The contractor regraded, repaved, and restriped the eight-space parking lot, which includes one accessible stall. Other upgrades include new curb and gutter throughout, exterior lighting, and a...
Parks Division staff have been recently working on the annual pruning and cleanup of the medians in Terra Linda. This task involves pruning the many Oleander bushes that grow in the medians. The small Parks Crew supplemented their staff with contracted labor to speed up the process. The pruning is especially important near intersections where...
Every summer, our Streets Division staff clean the wet wells of the City's 11 storm water pump stations. The wet wells act as a catch basin for sediment and debris before the stormwater is pumped into the canal or bay. Staff use confined space safety equipment, including retrieval gear and air monitoring equipment, to enter...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and sewer laterals on Elford St, Willow St, Jordan, and Locust St. The contractor replaces sewer main and sewer laterals on Lincoln St, Irwin St, and Duffy Street from July 10th to August 11th. The contractor will restore paving on El Camino Ave from July 17th to July 18- and...
