For Immediate Release The City of San Rafael’s elected City Attorney, Rob Epstein, addressed the audience at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, following hours of public comment from community members expressing their concerns about a recent police use of force incident. During his remarks, which you view at the link below, Epstein made clear that...
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 (September 6 - 9): No work will be performed on...
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 (August 29 - September 2): Nightwork: Crews completed installing new...
The Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) has been extended to continue until Thursday. Temperatures in the mid to high 90s are likely, with only some reprieve overnight. In addition, daily Flex Alerts continue to be issued by California ISO. Flex alerts are issued to encourage the conservation of energy in order to reduce the need...
W.K McClellan will be temporary closing Culloden Park Rd to remove a tree on behalf of PG&E. The road closure will happen on Wed September 7 from approximately 9 A.M – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-002 and notifications have been provided to the residents.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 9/6/22 This is a very difficult moment for San Rafael. Tonight, we heard many speakers struggle with their emotions as they delivered their remarks. I have been a San Rafael resident my entire life. I am an attorney, and I am used to public speaking, but talking about this topic tonight is...
COMENTARIOS DEL FISCAL DE LA CIUDAD 6 de septiembre de 2022 Este es un momento muy difícil para San Rafael. Esta noche escuchamos a muchas personas luchando con sus emociones mientras comunicaban sus comentarios. He sido residente de San Rafael toda mi vida. Soy abogado y estoy acostumbrado a hablar en público, pero hablar sobre...
Last week the City’s contractor Ghilotti Bros. Inc., was working on the installation of the retaining wall adjacent to the new bike facility on the West End. The contractor has also been working on the installation of fiber optic cable and conduit, pouring sidewalk, and the installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements such...
Contact: Mia Huebner, Fire station Team –Public Works Construction is well underway at the two fire stations. Fire Station 54 is blossoming and taking shape! The elevator tower now has roofing and the fireman’s living quarters are framed out. Wall and roof panels are up, and windows are installed. Electrical and plumbing rough-in is showing...
Construction is nearing completion on the City’s 20 Meyer Rd. project. This week’s construction operations consisted of backfilling behind the installed retaining wall. Over the next couple of weeks Piazza Construction will continue to backfill behind the wall and install the guard rail. The final operations will be to install the erosion control measures meant...
The Facilities team took advantage of the summer break and completed some needed repairs on the Pickleweed childcare sandbox while the children were away. The old sandbox provided many years of fun play for the children who attended the center. While many of the existing posts were able to be reused the top and side...
The Basic Inspection of Terminal is required by the State of California to be completed every 90 days. This inspection entails checking the brake adjustment, brake system components, oil leaks, steering and suspension systems, tires / wheels and vehicle connecting devices. The vehicle maintenance staff does a great job of keeping on top of these...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Tuesday 9/6/22 thru Friday 9/9/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 49 BAYO VISTA WAY 322 BAYVIEW ST 204 BUNGALOW AVE 240 CHANNING WAY 106 CLARK ST 18 CULLODEN PARK RD...
Spotlight Photo Snapshot en Español Richmond-San Rafael Bridge taken from the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park PHOTO CREDIT: Louise Yost, Pickleweed Advisory Committee member Last Quiz Question Congrats to Jane Alt for being the first to respond correctly to our last Snapshot Quiz. The question: “Can you identify the portmanteau in this edition of...
Marin County, including the City of San Rafael, has received an Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for this upcoming holiday weekend. While forecasts may continue to change, temperatures in the mid to high 90s are likely. In addition, a Flex Alert was issued by California ISO for Wednesday 8/31. Additional flex...
After a supply chain delay, staff and our contractors are preparing to install our parking clarifications in the Dominican, Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods in early to mid-October. The clarifications will improve emergency access and egress by clarifying existing parking rules through new signage and parking boxes. Steel sign poles and the...
Interested in speaking to San Rafael Fire Department staff and Fire Wise Committee members about how mitigate wildfire risk? Join the Dominican Fire Wise Committee and the San Rafael Fire Department at Dominican Black Canyon Neighborhood Summer Scoop event on Saturday, August 27th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Trinity Community Church at 1675...
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 (August 22 - 26): Nightwork: Crews completed installing new water...
A temporary sidewalk closure at Point San Pedro Road between Peacock Drive and Knight Drive will be necessary to continue with construction of the Fire Station 55 Renovation to maintain pedestrians’ safety, Fire Department response times and to accommodate the needs of the construction project. WHAT TO DO: Cross safely at the designated crosswalks &...
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 (August 15 - 19): Nightwork: Crews trenched and installed new water...
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work behind Falkirk Cultural Center as a part of the MWPA-funded South San Rafael Hill Fuel Reduction Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a Joint Powers...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 8/22/22 thru Friday 8/26/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932 37.984636 -122.551753 5TH AVE 37.984789 -122.551658 5TH AVE 2 ALVINA AVE 18 AMBERWOOD LN 30 BAYHILLS DR 33 BAYO VISTA...
MMWD will be performing final restoration at 1340 4th Street today, 8/18/2022. This will result in the temporary closure of the westbound lane on Fourth Street between C Street and D Street. Work will begin at approximately at 7 am and the closure may last a minimum of 3 hours.
Project Goals To decommission and relocate an aged sewer main within the Bay that serves a portion of the Bayside Acres neighborhood. Overview Background San Rafael Sanitation District is decommissioning a corroded, old main sewer pipeline in the Bay next to the Bayside Acres neighborhood that is in danger of rupturing and polluting the Bay....
San Rafael’s restaurants have long been a source of pride and appreciation for our community, and the rapid rise and success of the City’s sidewalk adjacent ‘Streetary’ dining concept came as no surprise to many in recent years. The current guidelines that were implemented during COVID-19 have since been analyzed and closely discussed with City...
Construction on the City’s 20 Meyer Rd. project picked back up this week on Wednesday, 8/17. Last week, the City’s Contractor, Piazza Construction, met with the City’s Consultant, Miller Pacific Engineering, to locate and layout the retaining wall that is to be installed. This project is expected to be complete by the end of August....
In the image shown above. Garage technician Angel Lopez has taken the initiative to remove the complete cab assembly in order to access and replace the faulty high pressure fuel injection pump. Difficult jobs like these are not commonly done due to the complexity and time that it takes to complete. Also, our newly purchased...
The Parks Department is currently working along Shoreline Park, near Target, clearing overgrown vegetation near and along the pathway. The crew was able to get assistance from Forster & Kroeger Landscaping to help clear the weeds, broom and other dead plants from the area. Shoreline Park is a part of the San Francisco Bay Trail...
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 (August 8 - 12): Nightwork for water service connections completed...
