The city of San Rafael's Public Works Department is proud to celebrate October 28th as National First Responders' Day! We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our first responders: To our police officers, firefighters, public works professionals, paramedics, communication dispatchers, and other emergency personnel. Thank you for all you do to...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION On October 29, 2024, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council about [1] whether to adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate...
Pinnacle Power Service, contracted by PG&E, will be closing the road near 215 Upper Toyon Dr to perform overhead equipment maintenance. The road closure will happen Wednesday, 10/30, between 9am – 12pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2409-094.
The Streets Division crews have been busy preparing San Rafael’s waterways for the 2024/25 rainy season. The crews have been removing debris and sediment caused by last year’s storms and will continue to clean out debris from San Rafael’s waterways, headwalls, and containment basins. This work is vital to ensure the City’s stormwater system is...
Pinnacle Power Service, contracted by PG&E, will be closing the road near 93 Deer Park Ave to replace a power pole and overhead electrical equipment in the area. The road closure will happen Friday, 10/25, between 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2409-029.
Upcoming City Council Meeting Special and Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for this Monday, October 21. Why it matters: These meetings will address key decisions impacting community development and services, providing community members with an opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Details: Special Meeting at 4:00 PM. Location: Third Floor Conference Room Agenda: Interviews...
PG&E will be conducting emergency night work for their underground electric utility starting this evening, Friday 10/18, from 9pm to 5am and may work through Friday, 10/25. They will be working across Kerner and Bellam, and have been advised to take one lane at a time. The site contacts for this job are Oscar Coto...
Northgate Town Square Environmental Impact Report Update Final Environmental Impact Report is available today! The Northgate Final Environmental Impact Report was released today, October 18, 2024. It can be found here. Background: The Final EIR document has been prepared to respond to comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 10/21-10/25. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 46 Elizabeth Way 139 Tamal Vista Dr. 114 Bayo Vista Way 15 Quarry Rd. 16 Quarry Rd....
MMWD’s subcontractor, WK McClellan will be performing nightwork near 30 N San Pedro Rd to restore the asphalt from a water leak repair. The night work is scheduled to be on Tuesday, 10/22 from approximately 7 P.M to 12 A.M. Travel lanes are expected to remain open but shifted to accommodate the work area. The...
As of October 14th, 2024, Bayo Vista Way and Terradillo Ave Easement have been completed. The following work is taking place on the following streets: Billou St.: The remaining lateral reconnections will be completed by October 25th, and paving will take place the last week of October. Madrona St: The sewer mainline installation and lateral...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Encampment Compliance Initiative Following Ordinance Amendments and Opening of the Sanctioned Camping Area San Rafael, CA — In a continued effort to address homelessness and enhance public safety, the City launched a comprehensive encampment compliance initiative during the week of October 7, 2024. This initiative followed the recent opening...
Since the last incompleteness determination was made, the applicant submitted additional information to staff and withdrew their request for a density bonus. At that point, staff was able to determine that the project is now complete pursuant to the Permit Streamlining Act and the applicant withdrew their appeal of the staff determination that the project...
Striping of the B St intersection was completed on September 25, 2024. Before the striping began, traffic was observed by City staff and discussions were held with the City’s contractor, consultants, and the business owner located near the intersection. All four crosswalks at the intersection were turned into yellow ladder crosswalks to call greater attention...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 10/14-10/18. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 341 BRET HARTE RD 208 SEQUOIA DR 2066 4TH ST 2144 4TH ST D 2122 4TH ST...
We've revamped the City of San Rafael’s Snapshot Newsletter! Discover our new format designed for better readability and a focus on engaging community topics. We aim to deliver the local updates that matter most to you. Upcoming City Council Meeting The City of San Rafael will hold a Special City Council meeting on Monday,...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 10/7/24 -10/11/24. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care: 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 40 SEQUOIA DR San Rafael 48 SEQUOIA DR San Rafael 19 COTTAGE AVE San...
2024/25 Pavement Maintenance Project The 2024/25 Pavement Maintenance Project is in full swing across San Rafael! This year’s Project includes the removal of existing striping; the placement of crack seal, slurry seal, and fiberized micro-surfacing on various roadways; and the installation of new striping. The City’s Contractor is currently working on the placement of slurry...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/30-10/4. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 1095 LAS OVEJAS 152 MIRAMAR AVE 119 GREENWOOD AVE 106 CLARK ST 6 REDWOOD DR 7 REDWOOD...
How to Participate: Take the online survey – now through October 25 *DEADLINE EXTENDED* Pop-Up at Movies in the Park @ Terra Linda Park – September 27, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Virtual Community Meeting – October 9 at 6:30 p.m., register online via Zoom Community Meeting @ Terra Linda Community Center – October 15 at 6:30 p.m Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Special Presentation -October 17 at 6:00pm,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2024 City of San Rafael Announces an October 3rd Community Webinar to learn more about the City’s homelessness response and to Launch Communications Campaign Highlighting Efforts to Address Homelessness San Rafael, CA — On August 19, 2024, the City of San Rafael provided a comprehensive update to the City Council...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/23-9/27. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 70 POPLAR DR 115 CORTE ANITA 45 QUISISANA DR 1 VISTA DR 124 RESERVOIR RD 102 BAY...
Effective September 27, 2024, regular residential street sweeping will stop for the winter months. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know via our online ticketing system - See Click Fix! (category: Street Sweeping / Barrida de Calle)
Join us on October 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual webinar to learn more about the City’s partnership with Marin County on the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-3) grant to address the Mahon Creek Path area encampment. During this webinar City and County staff will provide additional details on the ERF-3 grant and the...
Construction on the B Street Culvert Replacement Project is almost complete. The week of September 2, 2024, the contractor formed and poured the sidewalk, driveways, ramp, curb, and gutter. On September 10th, the contractor resurfaced the entire intersection surrounding the new culvert. The contractor demobilized on September 11th. The last item of work is striping,...
On September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate Drive into a new, phased mixed-use development with approximately 217,520 square feet of commercial uses and 1,422 residential units on the 44.76-acre site. No decision will be...
Structure Enforcement and Debris Removal On Tuesday, September 2nd, the City’s debris removal contractor dismantled a structure on Andersen Drive, following an order issued as a result of an administrative hearing with the City's hearing officer. There were three noticed sites brought into compliance voluntarily by the individuals residing there. The photos below show the...
Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo Movies in the Park ~ Pickleweed Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congratulations to Katie Nance! San Rafael High first welcomed students in 1888, starting with a one-room class on the upper floor of the B Street School, located at Fourth and Shaver Streets in San...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/16-9/20. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 155 PEARCE RD 1220 ANDERSEN DR 17 PERRY WALK 217 BUNGALOW AVE 10 MCCOY RD 139 PROSPECT...
PG&E will be closing the road near 377 Margarita Dr to complete power pole and associated overhead maintenance. The road closure will happen Wednesday, 9/18 between 12pm – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit from the City, EP2407-010 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
