Synopsis Periods of light rain and locally gusty southeast winds will continue today through Tuesday as multiple systems pass through the region. A stronger and more organized cold front will arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rain and strong winds. Showers linger on Thursday with a drying trend Friday and Saturday before another chance...
On December 17, 2018, the City of San Rafael, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 1967 establishing regulations for small wireless facilities and Policy Resolution 14621 establishing policies, procedures and standards for installation of small wireless facilities within the City...
The Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PIT) is one of the most important opportunities we have to determine whether or not we’re making progress to end homelessness. The PIT only happens once every two years. The next one is coming up on Monday, January 28th. No experience is required. We need your help! VOLUNTEER What Is the...
In between the rains our Parks Maintenance crews have been renovating the City’s sporting fields. Pickleweed Park has been aerated, fertilized, over seeded, and top-dressed. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction but the perforations also allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply...
The City’s contractor Valentine Corporation has winterized the slope and maintained the plastic tarps and other erosion control measures throughout the couple of rain storms. The contractor is going to start rebuilding the slope above the first concrete retaining wall next week in anticipation of drilling the piles for the last and largest concrete retaining...
The City’s contractor McNabb construction has started the electrical work and is well on their way to completion. Ghilotti Bros. Inc. and Miksis Services Inc. will pipe burst the existing sewer lateral from the original restroom next week. McNabb construction is going to set the restroom on the 23rd.
The playground equipment has arrived. The City’s contractor M3 Integrated Services is working on drilling the foundations for the playground equipment and grading for the play surfacing. The park should be dedicated and open for play in April 2019.
The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward. The Contractor continues focus on the new Rice Drive and Francisco Blvd West intersection and rail crossing. They’ve ground-out paving over the portion of Rice Drive being...
This week the Sidewalk Repair Program enters its third week of construction. The City, Van Midde and Son Concrete, Urban Forestry Associates, Jorge's Tree Service and the property owners have all been getting in the swing of the new program, working in tandem to remove sidewalk, curb and gutter, evaluate and remove tree roots, and...
Sunday’s storm preparation commenced around 6:00 AM with Kenny Gatlin and Tylor Nord, two of our Streets Maintenance crew members inspecting the City’s 12 pump stations. As the rains and storm related dispatch calls increased, our two-man crew turned to three when John Shindelus joined Gatlin and Nord to remedy an obstructed v-ditch and flooding...
On January 10 and 11, the City’s tree contractor, Treemasters, will be closing the northbound lane on Las Gallinas Avenue between Northgate Drive and Merrydale Road to perform safety tree maintenance work. Work will be performed between 7 AM and 3 PM. The southbound lane will remain open during this time for southbound travelers. Detour...
Can your business reduce waste AND save money? Sure it can! Arizmendi Bakery slashed its landfill waste by nearly 60% after implementing a new program offered by Marin Sanitary Service. We feature Arizmendi in our latest Waste Wise Business Spotlight, along with tips to make recycling easier and need-to-know information about a new state law. Read...
Contractors working for SMART will begin construction on Monday night, January 7, 2019, within the existing transit center. Work in the area will include the removal and the replacement of the existing rail system through the Center. SMART construction activity within the Transit Center will impact bus service only. For more information and trip-planning assistance,...
WIND ADVISORY The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM Saturday, January 5. Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph in the highest peaks and ridges. Winds will increase...
Construction at the following address is anticipated to begin January 14, weather dependent: 1312 Second Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms for new concrete, and completed with the pouring the new...
Construction work to install the railroad crossing at Rice Drive will require the road's closure from Francisco Blvd. W. to the west side of the tracks from January 2–31, 2019. Businesses on Rice Drive will remain open during construction.
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 7, weather dependent: 204 Forbes Ave 315 Forbes Ave 329 Forbes Ave 135 Eye Steet 375 FOrbes Ave 20 Elizabeth Way 1972 5th Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of...
The City Council approved a revised direction to improve the intersection of Third and Hetherton. The revised direction includes the crosswalk removal on the south leg of the intersection and the addition of a crosswalk on the east leg. This design will eliminate the pedestrian vehicular conflict between the heavy left turn movement and pedestrians...
On Monday December 17, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), which shows all of the proposed funding for projects throughout the region and state. The FTIP showed that the full construction funding for Southern Heights Bridge was approved for FY 18/19. The documents note $4,185,000 for construction. Public...
With the help of Parisi Transportation Consulting, Public Works was successful in applying for, and receiving grant funding from the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for 3rd Street from Lindaro Street to Grand Avenue. The $1,575,000 will fund high-visibility crosswalks with accessible curb ramps, advanced stop bars, pedestrian countdown signals at five intersections and...
In early December, the contractor completed installation of the bridge abutments on each side of the San Rafael Canal. With abutment work complete, the contractor is focused on replacing the bridge barrier located on the west side of the vehicle bridge. While on the surface this barrier may appear simple to install, the barrier requires...
The City’s contractor Valentine Corporation poured the first concrete wall and is in the process of stripping the forms and backfilling behind the wall. The contractor will rebuild the slope up to Irwin Street and start working on the last retaining wall during the holidays. After the 4th retaining wall is finished the contractor will...
On December 17, 2018 the City Council authorized a contract with a local engineering design firm to develop a design to add a double right turn lane onto east bound 2nd Street from the North Bound 101 off-ramp to central San Rafael. The design is being fast tracked with the intent to include this work...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 3, weather dependent: 26 Eye Street 40 Harcourt Street 149 Forbes Ave 135 H Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms...
Link to full Parkette Routine Landscape Maintenance Request for Proposals (RFP) The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for routine landscape maintenance. It is the intent of the City to hire a fully-licensed landscaping contractor that is duly registered and licensed with either a C61 or C27 license in the State of California. Services...
Construction has started at the 6 initial Sun Valley properties identified in the 12/4/18 – Sidewalk Repair Program (SRP) Update. Today Van Midde & Son Concrete crews demoed out over 700 square feet of sidewalk, and will getting ready to set forms for the new concrete as soon as tomorrow or Wednesday. The new sidewalk...
No rain the immediate area is expected until late afternoon Thursday. But it’s not expected to produce very much precipitation. Then there should be another break until late Saturday night with more light rain expected. The King-tide season is upon us as peaks at the Golden Gate Bridge are predicted to reach 6.9-ft by Sunday...
Monday’s City Council meeting will be a little different than our typical meetings. At the beginning of the meeting, the City Clerk will be hosting a swearing-in ceremony for two returning members of the San Rafael City Schools Board of Trustees: Natu Tuatagaloa and Rachel Kertz. The ceremonial Oath of Office will take place at 5:30 p.m.,...
The County of Marin recently launched an online survey to ask Marin County residents about the services they receive from the many County government agencies. When completed, the survey results will serve as a report card from residents as a measure of customer service and will be compared to the results from counties nationwide. Survey results will be available...
As you may recall, at the December 3, 2018 City Council meeting, staff provided an overview of small cell 5G wireless technology and regulations, along with an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding this topic. This presentation was part of the City’s work on the latest FCC ruling about small cell 5G installations....
