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COVID Outdoor Dining in parking spaces now approved through November 2022

All current permits for COVID outdoor dining now automatically valid through November 30, 2022. City officials have approved all temporary and semi-permanent structures built in the parking lane, as a part of the current COVID Outdoor Dining program, to remain at least until November 30, 2022. The City and elected officials listened to the restaurant … Continued

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Full Weekend Closure Tentatively set for March 19-21 

Starting Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10 PM to Monday, March 22 at 5 AM, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement a 24/7 full off-ramp closure as part of their Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project in the City of San Rafael. This is the first of three, 55-hour weekend closures related to this project. For all roadway detours, please visit the … Continued

How the cost of Umbrella Permitting will be apportioned among participating properties

After careful considerations on this specific topic, the City and consultant Haley & Aldrich have developed an approach for apportioning the cost of Umbrella Permitting among participating waterfront Channel property owners. There are two costs which will need to be apportioned as a part of the umbrella private dock/marina dredging process (i.e. all dredging that occurs … Continued

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo View from Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road Photo Credit: Jim Schutz Last Quiz Question Shout out to Tamra for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz question! The photo featured was of the famous ladder section of the Steep Ravine Trail on Mount Tamalpais. Certainly a favorite. Congratulations Tamra and thanks for reading Snapshot!    Scroll down for this week’s quiz and be … Continued

Street Sweeping Starts March 1

As of March 1, regular street sweeping will commence. Check the schedule using the Sweeper Map so the sweeper can keep the streets and storm drains clean for everybody. On the map, there is an ‘Info’ button with basic instructions on how to use the map in the upper left just under the ‘Search’ bar. … Continued

Woodland Ave/Octavia St Sewer Main Rehabilitation

This project comprises replacement and/or relocation of sewer mains serving the neighborhood within the area of Woodland Avenue from Lindaro Street to B Street to include portions of B Street, Warner Court, Woodland Court and Octavia Street. The project is currently in the design phase with Schaaf & Wheeler Engineering and construction is expected to … Continued

San Rafael Update: San Rafael Update: Red Tier Status, Small Business Fund, & More

This afternoon the State announced Marin County’s move to Red Tier 2 (Substantial Risk). Beginning tomorrow, the primary changes allowed under our move into Tier 2 include:  Retail establishments can expand indoor capacity to 50%  Indoor malls can expand indoor capacity to 50% (food courts must remain closed)  Gyms and fitness studios (including yoga and dance studios) are allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity  … Continued

San Rafael Planning is hiring a Senior Planner

View the recruitment flyer The Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Senior Planner to join the Planning team. One of the most critical positions to the City’s Planning Division, the Senior Planner oversees the Community Development Department’s Planning program. The position will be overseeing advanced plan review, developing and researching policies and making important decisions … Continued

San Rafael Update: Tier Status Update, Vaccinations for Residents 65+ , & More

On Tuesday, the State provided its weekly COVID-19 status update. Marin County remains in the Purple Tier 1 (Widespread Risk) status for the fourth week.   In general, for a County to advance to a less restrictive tier, it must:  Be in its current tier for a minimum of three weeks; and   Meet all criteria for the next less restrictive tier two consecutive weeks prior to progress to the next tier.  You can track Marin’s progress by … Continued

Notice of Construction Activities Starting February 22, 2021- Southern Heights Bridge

Starting next week, the City’s contractor, Substrate, Inc. will begin drilling foundation piles for the Southern Heights Bridge Replacement project. This operation will be loud and residents may experience some minor vibration. There will be monitors in place for both sound and vibration. Construction occurs Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. For more information … Continued

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