The flag of the United States will be lowered and flown at half-staff at all City facilities in honor and remembrance of Cal Fire Heavy Equipment Mechanic Andrew Blake until further notice. Andrew was tragically killed while assisting with the Carr Fire on August 9, 2018. We extend our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Brake Family and Cal Fire. Please … Continued
DPW’s four man Sign and Paint Crew gave Second and Third Street intersections, from the Miracle Mile to Lincoln Ave., some fresh paint to brighten up the directional arrows and lane lines. Two streets down, 1067 to go!
On Friday night, August 9, 2018, SMART’s contractor will be grinding the asphalt at the intersection of Andersen Drive and Francisco Blvd. West. Traffic control measures will be installed at 7:00 pm and the intersection will be closed at 9:00 pm to get started. Traffic controls will be in place to direct the public around … Continued
The SMART Larkspur extension is at full speed ahead with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). SMART’s contractor, Stacy Witbeck/Herzog has completed installation of the underground drainage and is now grading for the realignment of Francisco Blvd West and the SMART tracks between 2nd … Continued
Public Works crews from the Street Division have begun removing accumulated sediment and cattails from the City of San Rafael drainage channels. Our crews clearing about 4 miles and 900 tons of material from City of San Rafael drainage channels. We will be clearing the channels along the 580 Highway and Manuel T. Freitas Parkway. … Continued
We are thrilled to see the construction teams make huge progress at all three Essential Facilities projects. At Fire Station #52, the Training Tower erection has been completed. Minor electrical and mechanical work is to follow and is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. The Training Classroom is now completely watertight and … Continued
Following concerns brought up by City staff during the monthly Health and Safety Committee meeting, the Department of Public Works was asked to have the seat wall behind Safeway on A street removed due to the threat to public health and safety. This week the Ghilotti Bros. removed the wall and restored the area. The … Continued
On Monday August 6, the San Rafael City Council will consider a number of changes to the membership roster of the General Plan 2040 Steering Committee. Minor revisions to the bylaws also will be considered. The new appointments respond to turnover in membership due to relocation, expiring Commission terms, and other factors. The proposed changes … Continued
On Monday night, the City Council will consider three agreements relating to the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project: a construction contract for a 12-foot-wide bicycle/pedestrian bridge east of the existing vehicular bridge along Grand Avenue over the San Rafael Canal waterway; an agreement for inspection services to review contractor work and manage coordination between utility … Continued
Over the past several meetings, the City Council has discussed and approved several employee labor agreements with various bargaining groups. At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will consider approving additional revisions for the following three unrepresented groups: Unrepresented Mid-Management, Executive Management, and Elected City Clerk and Elected City Attorney. More information can be found … Continued
