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Francisco Blvd East at Grange Avenue Sewer and Storm Drain Repairs Completed

This project is completed.  The temporary bike lane striping was completed last week, which marked the final item.  The temporary asphalt sidewalk installed as a part of this project will be soon be replaced by permanent concrete multi-use path connecting the Bay Bridge to the Highway 580 overpass to Sir Francis Drake Blvd.  This multi-use … Continued

Woodland Ave Sewer Improvement Project Update

This project is nearing completion.  Our Contractor has finished installation of the upper sewer laterals on Woodland Place and all of those residence sewers have been changed over to the new sewer main in Woodland Place and the old sewer main has been decommissioned and plugged.  With a small amount of surface work, such as … Continued

Multiple Road Closures for tree work from 11/29 to 12/01

On Monday, November 29 through Wednesday, December 1, there will be tree work on behalf of PG&E happening in the locations indicated below. Temporary traffic controls will be in place based on the roads of each location using CA MUTCD temporary traffic control plans.  Please observe all traffic controls, directional signals, and traverse with caution. … Continued

2021 Affordable Housing NOFA – Released

Notice Of Funding Availability For the Acquisition/Rehabilitation or New Development of Affordable Rental or Ownership Housing NOFA ISSUED: 11/12/2021 RESPONSES DUE: 12/23/2021 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time The City of San Rafael announces the availability of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in funding available for the construction or the preservation of permanently affordable rental housing for … Continued

Snapshot — Redistricting, ADUs, Homelessness Update, & More

Snapshot – de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Walking procession for Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 6 in the Canal neighborhood.  PHOTO CREDIT: Doug Kaye, probonophoto.org  Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kevin Smead for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz! The picture was of the Turtleback Hill Trail … Continued

SSA Update: Personal Stories + Donation Opportunities

The City of San Rafael continues to successfully operate the temporary Service Support Area (SSA) for those experiencing homelessness. The rain has certainly had an effect on the SSA, but the City and local partners have been quick to help keep the area dry. City staff are assisting by building platforms to keep tents elevated and out of puddles with lumber donated by Golden State Lumber, re-routing … Continued

Highland Ave – Road Closed Local Access Only (11/11 to 11/12)

From Thursday, November 11 to Friday, November 12, Treemasters, will be trimming and removing trees for safety reasons on Highland Avenue. Work will last two days and will commence between the hours of 9 am through 5 pm. Please drive with caution and follow all posted directional signals. No through traffic will be allowed – … Continued

City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate

The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 14 – 21 as United Against Hate week. United Against Hate is a statewide campaign undertaken by local municipalities to raise awareness of and declare unequivocal opposition to hateful and discriminatory actions and rhetoric in our communities. The … Continued

ROAD CLOSURE: Fifth Avenue between B and C St

On Friday, November 12, the AC Marriott Hotel construction team will be having their crane removed from the construction site. This will require a closure of both lanes on Fifth Avenue between B Street and C Street. The road will be closed from 7 am to 4 pm. Detours are in place and traffic delays … Continued

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