NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving Sunday, August 27th, lasting a few weeks. Night work hours are 8 PM and to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The work week will begin on Sunday evenings at 8 PM. The work week will end on Friday mornings at 6 AM. The City of...
NIGHTWORK The Third Street Rehabilitation project will begin nightwork paving in mid-August, lasting a few weeks. Night work hours are 8 PM and to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The work week will begin on Sunday evenings at 8 PM. The work week will end on Friday mornings at 6 AM. The City of San...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Hires New Assistant City Manager San Rafael, CA – July 26, 2023 - The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the hiring of John Stefanski as Assistant City Manager, effective July 31st. With nearly a decade of local government service, John brings...
With nearly 1000 goats and sheep grazing across San Rafael, the Fire Department works hard to keep the herds safe and contained. The City contracts with a grazing service provider with expertise in caring for the animals' safety and wellbeing. Herders and herding dogs live on site to monitor the welfare of the animals...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK July 17 – July 21 Construction crews set new...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed below. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines on Friday 7/21/2023 1200 GRAND AVE 424 MISSION AVE 709 5th Ave 1101 GRAND AVE 520 5th Ave 534 5th Ave 1016 IRWIN ST 1108 Irwin St 1118 IRWIN ST 1818 Irwin St 527...
SAN RAFAEL – The City Council of San Rafael is seeking public input on topics and areas of focus for the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The City Council established the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee on June 5th, 2023, and directed City staff to work with the community to co-create the goals and...
San Rafael, CA – On 07/14/2023, San Rafael Police Department officers arrested a fifty-five-year-old San Rafael resident, for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large homeless encampment has grown significantly over the last several months. The victim was treated and is...
Construction Bid Opening: July 27, 2023 Estimated Construction Start: September 2023 The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve connectivity throughout San Rafael and increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. A Class IV protected bicycle facility will be installed on Grand Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street....
Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Fall 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the wet well and pressure vault of the new pump station. As shown in the pictures, the formwork for the wet well and pressure vault was constructed, allowing for the pouring of concrete. Work in August...
Contact: Faby Guillen – Senior Project Manager Site work is complete at Fire Station 55! Michael Paul Company has completed the parking lot work at Fire Station 55. The contractor regraded, repaved, and restriped the eight-space parking lot, which includes one accessible stall. Other upgrades include new curb and gutter throughout, exterior lighting, and a...
Parks Division staff have been recently working on the annual pruning and cleanup of the medians in Terra Linda. This task involves pruning the many Oleander bushes that grow in the medians. The small Parks Crew supplemented their staff with contracted labor to speed up the process. The pruning is especially important near intersections where...
Every summer, our Streets Division staff clean the wet wells of the City's 11 storm water pump stations. The wet wells act as a catch basin for sediment and debris before the stormwater is pumped into the canal or bay. Staff use confined space safety equipment, including retrieval gear and air monitoring equipment, to enter...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and sewer laterals on Elford St, Willow St, Jordan, and Locust St. The contractor replaces sewer main and sewer laterals on Lincoln St, Irwin St, and Duffy Street from July 10th to August 11th. The contractor will restore paving on El Camino Ave from July 17th to July 18- and...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK July 10 – July 14 Construction crews set new...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Mother & doe spotted hanging in the grass in front of Falkirk Cultural Center Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Vicki Fernandez! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz is of 712 D St., a unique building in downtown San Rafael home to...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Madre y cierva vistas pasando el rato junto al césped frente al Centro Cultural Falkirk Crédito de la foto: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA ¡Felicidades Vicki Fernandez! La foto del último cuestionario de Snapshot es del 712 de la calle D, un edificio único en el centro...
San Rafael Design Review Board Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. On July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for this project and seek community input as well as provide comments on the overall site plan for the entire project and will include review of: pedestrian...
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance regulating camping on public property at a Special City Council meeting on July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. The staff report and ordinance text are published on the City’s website. Summary of Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance keeps the existing rules on camping on public property in the City, but...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Hires New Finance Director San Rafael, CA – July 7, 2023 – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Paul Navazio as the new Finance Director, effective July 10, 2023. Navazio brings extensive financial expertise and a proven track record of...
July 5, 2023 - The City of San Rafael received notice from the California Department of Housing and Community Development that its 2023-2031 (“6th Cycle”) Housing Element has been found in substantial compliance with State Law. The Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on May 15, 2023. Its certification is a major...
BID NOTIFICATION SAN RAFAEL, CA July 5, 2023– The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Automated Materials Handling System (AMH) for the Downtown San Rafael Public Library. The AMH checks-in and sorts returned library materials and immediately provides updates to patron accounts utilizing...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 cristine.alilovich@cityofsanrafael.org San Rafael Appoints Human Resources Director San Rafael, CA – July 1, 2023 – The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that Marissa Sanchez has been selected as their Human Resource Director, following her successful tenure as Interim Human Resource Director since February...
Magnolia Park Kitchen has been selected as the City's newest "Waste Wise Business Spotlight", which recognizes businesses that go above and beyond in reducing waste and promoting recycling. Join us in celebrating Magnolia Park Kitchen, a local gem on Fourth Street in San Rafael, for its outstanding commitment to sustainability and the new Reusable Foodware...
PG&E will be temporarily closing St Francis Ln to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Wednesday, June 28, from approximately 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-008 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK June 19 – June 23 Construction crews excavated for...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power Constructors, will be working at night to replace power poles near 800 Mission Ave. The night work is schedule for Thursday, 6/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 5 A.M. The work requires power to be turned off in the area and the traffic signal at the Mission Ave & Lincoln Ave...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E will be temporarily closing Chula Vista to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Thursday, June 22, from approximately 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2302-026 and notifications...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be temporarily closing Upper Fremont Dr to perform vegetative maintenance around their power lines. The road closure will happen Tuesday June 20, from approximately 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. They have an approved...
