FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Rafael Hires New Director of Digital Service and Open Government San Rafael, CA - Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Micah Hinkle as the new Director of Economic Development and Innovation, effective November 28, 2022. Micah brings twenty-two years of municipal government experience, including...
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 (November 21 – November 23): No work will be performed...
The City has been working hard with PG&E to get lights installed on locations identified from the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan. Last spring, City staff identified 42 locations where PG&E had existing poles, but no lights. In June 2022 PG&E met with the City about the project and the strong need to provide lighting...
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in San Rafael along public roads and right of ways as a part of an MWPA-funded Evacuation Route Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a...
The City of San Rafael invites residents of the Canal, Spinnaker, Bay Point, Bahia and surrounding neighborhoods to a virtual public meeting to share information and solicit feedback on a number of neighborhood improvements planned for the general area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The link to participate...
Each year, the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) network recognizes the best places to work in local government. This annual award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. San Rafael has been named winner of ELGL's 2022 Best Places to work in Local Government....
WHAT: TEMPORARY Lane Closure during site improvements at Fire Station 55. A temporary eastbound closure will be necessary to install a new water connection for the fire sprinkler system in coordination with Marin Municipal Water District. Also, there will be a flagger directing traffic West bound. PLEASE REDUCE YOUR SPEED DURING THIS TIME. WHY: To...
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 (November 14 - 18): Construction Crews formed the stairs and...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT West End San Rafael en Sunset Crédito de la fotografía: Lidia Que, oficina del administrador de la Ciudad Last Quiz Question Felicitaciones a Joan Herriges por ser la primera en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. La obra artística Regeneración se encuentra en el parque Arbor, en la esquina...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo West End San Rafael at Sunset Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Joan Herriges for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The art, Regeneration, is located at Arbor park, on the corner of Las Gallinas Avenue and Manuel T. Freitas...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/21/22 thru Wednesday 11/23/22. 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932
During the first few weeks in October, the initial round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods were completed to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of the new signage, there has been an adjustment period where staff have been working with residents in these neighborhoods...
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the Central San Rafael...
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in the San Rafael open space behind Gerstle Park as a part of an MWPA-funded Fuel Reduction Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a Joint...
The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 13 – 19th 2022 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 11/14/22 thru FRIDAY 11/18/22. Please direct your attention below for all notifications: 177 BRET HARTE RD 202 BUNGALOW AVE 28 MARINE DR 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY
Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal in the coming days. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters must exercise caution when passing the dredge in the channel. The Dredge DB‐Beaver is available on Channel 80 and slacks its anchor wires for vessel traffic in and out of the channel. The...
The City of San Rafael’s Department of Public Works is continuing with its plans of adding a new two-way protected cycle track and widened sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, City staff met with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (City’s design consultant) to...
This year’s Pavement Management Program was a success with over 20 centerline miles resurfaced! The two-phase pavement preservation project filled cracks and slurry sealed roads in the Dominican, Glenwood, Bret Harte, and Canal neighborhoods as well as work on Fourth Street and C Street. Next year’s project will focus on North San Rafael and the...
The City’s contractor American Asphalt Repair Resurfacing Co., Inc. placed 8 miles or about 130,000 square yards of slurry seal between November 9th and November 16th in the Canal District, Bret Harte Neighborhood, and Downtown. The traffic striping will be replaced starting November 22nd and should be complete by the end of the month. The...
The Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project will expand and increase outdoor recreation opportunities at Pickleweed park. With the City Council’s approval on Monday, November 7, 2022, the professional services agreement for landscape architectural and engineering design services associated with this project, City staff and City’s design consultant (Gates + Associates) have initiated the design phase of...
Public Works’ Mission Ave. sidewalk Phase 1 project is now complete. The City worked with their contractor, Ghilotti Bros Inc. (GBI), to come up with a plan that would allow for the installation of the sidewalk while minimizing impacts to the trees because we understand their importance to the community and the environment. In just...
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 (October 31 – November 4): Construction crews formed the stairs...
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for pavement and electrical work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/07/22 thru Friday 11/11/22. 177 BRET HARTE RD 320 MARGARITA DR 28 MARINE DR
Project Update – Week of 10/31 WR Forde is continuing efforts to trench through the bottom half of Oak Dr. All residents can expect the lower section of Oak Dr. to be busy as they drive their excavator through the street. Flaggers will be monitoring the entry into Oak Dr. and directing traffic. Residents can...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo San Rafael Dia de los Muertos Celebration Photo Credit: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Miguel Sanchez, for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. Pickleweed is a prominent plant found in the marsh area near the park, and where our park gets its...
FOTO DE PORTADA Celebración del Día de los Muertos en San Rafael Foto: Jim Schutz, City Manager RESPUESTA Felicidades a Miguel Sánchez, por ser el primero en responder a nuestro último Snapshot Quiz. El "Pickleweed" es una planta prominente que se encuentra en la zona del pantano cerca del parque, ¡y de donde nuestro...
Many of the streets in the Canal neighborhood were recently resurfaced as a part of the City’s annual Pavement Management Program. Unfortunately, Larkspur Street was not a good candidate for the material that was used for that project due to the condition of the roadway. The city is planning to resurface Larkspur Street during the...
This is a traffic advisory about Harbor Bridge construction work in San Rafael. There is a scheduled ramp closure Monday, Oct. 31, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 3. This is night work only. TRAFFIC ADVISORY Date: Oct. 27, 2022 District: 4 - Oakland Contact: Matt O’Donnell Phone: (510) 852-5113 Email: Matt.ODonnell@dot.ca.gov FOR IMMEDIATE...
