The City of San Rafael (“City”) is inviting Proposals from qualified firms and individual consultants for preparation of an update to the City’s 2007 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and EOC Handbook. The new EOP and EOC Handbook should reflect a whole community approach and address the unique resources, challenges, and hazards in San Rafael. The...
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 (June 6 - June 10): Nightwork for the water main...
From Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12, the the two right lanes of the Northbound 101 Central San Rafael offramp will be closed from 7 am - 5 pm. Please expect delays and plan to travel accordingly. Detours will be in place; please see familiarize yourself with the roadway detours which can be found on the Caltrans project website. Motorists...
June 7, 2022 Around 9:50pm on Monday evening reports for a brush fire behind Dominican University, off Deer Park road were reported. Fire and Law Enforcement immediately responded to the scene and requested additional support. In total, 19 engines from multiple Marin Fire agencies responded, while other units mobilized to assure routine emergency coverage remained...
Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee Board Description: The Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee’s purpose is to review the collection and expenditure of voter approved tax revenues collected under the authority of voter-approved City tax...
Maintaining vegetation growth plays a part when it comes to fire mitigation. The Parks Division crew has been busy working along the Shoreline Path, pruning shrubs and clearing the weeds and overgrown vegetation behind the homes in the Spinnaker subdivision. Here you see Parks Division crew member Nathan Momsen putting the finishing touches on a...
This week, Facilities team members completed a new project at the request of the Police Department. The PD had requested a larger bare wall for purposes of displaying plaques in their main hallway. In order to create space, the existing wainscoting was removed, and the wall was then repaired and repainted.
Previously, the stairs at the Falkirk Cultural Center were in a bit of disrepair. This week, the Facilities Team completed repair work of the side stairs that lead to the rear entrance of the center. The decomposed granite used as steps had compacted from normal use and was filled in to prevent any trips or...
The San Rafael Leadership Institute (SRLI) is a nine-month program of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce that embraces, explores, and collaborates with different leaders throughout Marin County. This year the SRLI class has three graduates from the City of San Rafael: Shawn Plate (Finance), Alex Holm (SRPD), and April Miller (Public Works). This year’s class project was focused on...
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. **ATTENTION: UPCOMING NIGHTWORK** NIGHTWORK to resume on Sunday, June 5 Motorists are...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 6/06/2022 thru Friday 6/10/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 189 BRET HARTE RD 453...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Falkirk Cultural Center Dining Room taken during morning hours PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Community and Engagement Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ralph Mihan for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the...
Come join us for a rewarding summer working for the City of San Rafael at one of our outdoor swimming pools. We encourage applicants with teaching experience, working with children, or with previous experience as a swim instructor to apply. Pay Range: $17.50-$27.15/hour Click here to apply! About the position: Under general supervision, swim instructors...
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. **ATTENTION: UPCOMING NIGHTWORK** NIGHTWORK to resume on Sunday, June 5 Motorists are...
W.K McClellan will be temporary closing Terrace Ave between Ross Valley Ave and Spring Grove Ave to perform asphalt restoration on behalf of PG&E. The road closure will happen on Tue May 31 from approximately 8 A.M – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2204-077 and notifications have been provided to the residents....
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Tuesday 5/31/22 thru Friday 6/03/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 58 BRET HARTE LN...
Due to M&G work currently happening on NB lane on A Street (between Third Street and Fourth Street), MMWD has requested a full road closure to address an emergency leak in the SB lane of A Street. The two groups are cooperating between to ensure that this will not cause any delay for the Third...
Posted on May 24, 2022
Getting to know the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin has been serving San Rafael since 1946. With a long history of collaboration, St. Vincent de Paul has successfully partnered with the community in their journey to end hunger, poverty, and homelessness in Marin. Their free dining...
On May 24th, 2022, Marin Municipal Water District’s contractor, Team Ghilotti Inc, will begin potholing in various streets including 5th Avenue from Happy Lane to California Avenue, Sirard Lane from 5th Avenue to End of street, Alpine Street from 225 Alpine St to End of Street, J Street from Center Ave to Forbes Avenue, Forbes...
W.K McClellan will be conducting nightwork on behalf of MMWD. They will be restoring asphalt and using a lane shift to direct traffic. Work is anticipated to start at 8 P.M on Thursday 5/26 They have an approved encroachment permit EP2111-001 and notifications have been sent. This is expected to be the final phase of...
Wilhelm tree crews will be performing vegetation management along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting Monday 5/23/22 through Friday 5/27/22. See list of locations below: 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 58 BRET HARTE LN 189 BRET HARTE RD 297 BRET...
A lot of progress has been made in the last couple of weeks at the two fire station construction sites. At Fire Station 54, Wickman Development and Construction, had been working on footing rebar installation for a few weeks leading up to a large concrete pour last week. The concrete pour included the new building pad...
The Paint crew has been busy doing a much-needed facelift to some faded parking stalls on Windward Way. Here you see Streets Division crew members Jeremy Quintal operating the walk-behind striper and refreshing the T’s & L’s. Also pictured are Tyler Nord and and Mike Castaneda. Crews will continue to refresh road markings around the City throughout...
Together with Police, Fire, and a team of consultants, Public Works has been preparing our traffic signals in Central San Rafael with emergency vehicle preemption. We are the first City to leverage the Miovision technology with the Whelan devices in the emergency vehicles to send a signal to the signalized intersections over the cloud so...
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. **ATTENTION: LANE SHIFTS & UPCOMING NIGHTWORK** LANE SHIFT Starting Friday, May 20,...
W.K McClellan will be conducting nightwork on behalf of MMWD. They will be restoring concrete and using a lane shift to direct traffic. Work is anticipated to start at 8 P.M on 5/19 They have an approved encroachment permit EP2211-001 and notifications have been sent. Please follow all road work signs and drive safely.
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. **ATTENTION: LANE SHIFTS & UPCOMING NIGHTWORK** LANE SHIFT Starting Friday, May 20,...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Fire Department Truck E52 at San Rafael City Hall during ladder truck training exercises PHOTO CREDIT: San Rafael Fire Department, Operations Division Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ellen Garwood for being the first to respond correctly to our...
Wilhelm tree crews will be performing vegetation management along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting Monday 5/16/22 through Friday 5/20/22. See list of locations below: 26 AYALA CT 35 AYALA CT 612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 58 BRET HARTE LN 189...
PG&E has requested to have the replacement of the pole occur on 5/21/2022 at night (10 PM – 6 AM). Nightwork has been approved to remove the utility pole to reduce the number of those that will be impacted by the power shutoff.
