PG&E will be closing the road near 338 Coleman Dr to perform some gas maintenance in the area. The road closure will happen, Thursday, 4/25 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2208-063 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. They also plan on having steel plates available to allow traffic...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2024 Marin County and City of San Rafael Awarded Nearly $6 Million to Address Mahon Creek Path Encampment San Rafael, CA –Marin County and the City of San Rafael have been awarded nearly $6 million by the California Interagency Council on...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/22-4/27. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/22-04/27 LOT Street City 7 ESTATES CT SAN RAFAEL 97 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BLVD SAN RAFAEL 37.9680,-122.5266...
The ongoing Albert Park Fence Replacement Project, located at the baseball field along Andersen Drive, focuses on enhancing existing fencing along the ADA ramp. Approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing is being installed as part of the upgrade. While construction began last week on Monday, April 8, the project is slated for completion by...
UPDATE: Due to the weather and low temperatures, paving on Grand Ave will begin on Wednesday, 4/17 and Thursday 4/18 during the hours of 8pm and 6pm. The contractor has an active encroachment permit and will be allowing the bus agencies to pass through. The bus agencies have also been notified of the schedule change....
Cập nhật Luật San Rafael: Quyền của người thuê nhà được trở lại căn hộ sau khi được sửa chữa Chỉ áp dụng trong vùng cơ hội Canal Chính sách hiện tại là gì? ờ San Rafael, luật pháp quy định rằng chủ nhà có thể đuổi người thuê nhà để thực hiện những sửa...
Actualización de la Ley de San Rafael: Derecho del Inquilino a Regresar a la Unidad Después de las Reparaciones Aplicable únicamente en la Zona de Oportunidad en el Canal ¿Cuál es la política vigente? En San Rafael, la ley dicta que los dueños de vivienda pueden desalojar a un inquilino para llevar a cabo reparaciones...
Update to San Rafael Law: Tenant Right to Return to Unit Following Repairs Applicable in the Canal Opportunity Zone Only What is the existing policy? In San Rafael, the law says that a landlord can evict a tenant to perform substantial repairs. If this happens, the landlord is required to pay the tenant a relocation...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/15-4/20. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/15-04/20/2024 LOT Street City 190 TAMAL VISTA DR. SAN RAFAEL 74 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BLVD SAN RAFAEL...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...
As part of the 3rd Street Rehabilitation and Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Projects, the City has installed audible push buttons (APB) to help improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Downtown San Rafael. Using the APB is the first step to crossing the street safely. They provide blind and visually impaired users audible information about...
Recently, the old wooden retaining wall that bordered Sun Valley Park has undergone a transformation, being replaced by a sturdy concrete structure. The decision stemmed from the numerous instances of failure observed in the old wooden wall, which had been a concern voiced by the community. Now, we are delighted to complement the recent playground...
This week, Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. was awarded the Canal Parking Striping Project. Scheduled to commence shortly, the project will involve implementing new striping in the Canal neighborhood, including street parking spaces and red and yellow curb areas. Aimed at alleviating limited parking and enhancing neighborhood traffic safety, this initiative addresses critical concerns within...
The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project has been under construction for the past few months. The project aims to introduce a new two-way protected cycle track and sidewalk, along with enhancements to traffic signals, curb ramps, landscaping, and road resurfacing. Ghilotti Bros are slated to begin paving next week, marking the final stages of the...
The main concrete structure for the new San Quentin Pump Station was recently completed. However, due to widespread material supply chain challenges impacting construction projects across the board, the delivery of crucial electrical components essential for controlling the new pumps isn’t anticipated to arrive until October. Consequently, the primary construction activities have been put on...
The Albert Park Fence Replacement Project, situated at Albert Park baseball field along Andersen Drive, involves upgrading existing fencing along the ADA ramp by installing approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing. Engineering staff have secured the necessary building permit and executed agreements to initiate the project. Construction is slated to commence on Monday, April...
Survey Continues to Inform Program Direction The December 2023 survey of individuals experiencing homelessness conducted by the City of San Rafael and its partner agencies has continued to guide the City’s response to homelessness, as reported in the Marin Independent Journal. Since the survey, the City, service agencies, and County of Marin have planned an...
The Dominican Residential Project was resubmitted to the City of San Rafael on March 29, 2024. The project is currently under review by city staff. Please check the Project Page for more information on the Development Application Submittal Materials.
As communities around the world prepare for Earth Day and Earth Month this year, the City of San Rafael is reflecting on progress to date on regional sustainability initiatives and gearing up to host several events to bring the community together for the common cause of caring for our environment. Community involvement is key to...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/8-4/13. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/08-04/13/2024 LOT Street City 153 PROSPECT RD SAN RAFAEL 1704 LINCOLN AVE SAN RAFAEL 331 COLEMAN...
Core Tree Care will be adding the locations marked with the asterisk to their schedule this week. LOT Street City 8 HAYES ST SAN RAFAEL 962 PATRICIA WAY SAN RAFAEL 2400 LUCAS VALLEY RD SAN RAFAEL 3001 Lucas valley Rd SAN RAFAEL 910 Idylberry Rd SAN RAFAEL 2077 HUCKLEBERRY RD SAN RAFAEL 651 KERNBERRY...
Tom Harrison was selected as the recipient of the Public Service Award due to his consistent level of selflessness demonstrated in his volunteer work spanning over a decade. He single-handedly maintains the path between Bahia Vista Elementary School and Spinnaker Point. He weeds, prunes, takes out dead plant material, cleans up litter, and coordinates group...
On Monday, March 21st the San Rafael Fire Department began work on the San Rafael - San Anselmo Fuel Reduction Zone (SRSAFRZ) project. This project aims to reduce the risk of wildfire in the densely vegetated area in the Mount Tamalpais Cemetery area and surrounding open space. The project will remove plants that can easily...
The City of San Rafael seeks to implement Microsoft Teams (“Teams”) telephone solution with operator connect through a Microsoft approved integrator and operator. The City is currently using an aging End of Life and End of Support Shoreware voice-over IP (“VOIP”) office phone system that is 14 years old, has technical issues, and does not...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Thomas Wong, Fire Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The...
PG&E will be closing the eastbound direction of Del Ganado Road near 861 Del Ganado to replace a power pole in the median. The road closure will happen, Monday, 4/1 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2401-010 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
Posted on March 28, 2024
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/1-4/6. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/01-04/06/2024 LOT Street City 8 HAYES ST SAN RAFAEL 962 Patricia Way SAN RAFAEL 2400 Lucas...
Located at Albert Park baseball field along Andersen Drive, the Albert Park Fence Replacement Project consists of upgrading the existing fencing along the ADA ramp by installing approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing. Currently, Engineering staff is working with the Building and Planning divisions to secure a building permit. An agreement with the contractor,...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 3/25-3/30. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 03/25-03/30/2024 LOT Street City 42 GROVE ST. SAN RAFAEL 218 ALEXANDER AVE SAN RAFAEL 8...
For immediate release: Merlone Geier, the owner of the Northgate Mall in Terra Linda, recently submitted a preliminary application under SB 330 proposing an alternative concept for the Northgate project. SB 330, also known as the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, allows developers to streamline the approval of housing development project applications. SB 330 constrains...
