Howie Excavating will be closing the road at 20 Jewell St to install a new sewer manhole. The road closure will begin Monday, 2/26, and last about 5-10 business days weather permitting. Approved working hours are from 9am to 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2310-016) and a traffic control plan with detours. Notifications...
City Surveys Individuals in Encampments In December 2023, the City partnered with local service providers to conduct a needs assessment survey in San Rafael’s largest encampments. The survey teams compiled 60 responses, representing more than 80% of the individuals in the Mahon Creek area encampment. The results documented the important fact that people experiencing homelessness...
The City of San Rafael (City) is excited to announce the hiring of Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon) in the development of a residential parking permit program. Dixon is a consulting firm with experience assessing, designing, building, and operating successful nationwide parking programs. With an understanding of the complexities involved and a track record of working with municipalities...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 2/26-3/1. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 02/26/-03/01/2024 LOT Street City 196 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SAN RAFAEL 283 BUNGALOW AVE SAN RAFAEL 124...
Core Tree Care will be adding the following locations to their work schedule for the rest of this week 2/21-2/23. LOT STREET CITY 46 OAK AVE SAN RAFAEL 47 OAK AVE SAN RAFAEL 48 OAK AVE SAN RAFAEL 49 OAK AVE SAN RAFAEL 45 OAK AVE SAN RAFAEL 223 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BLVD SAN RAFAEL...
Core Tree Care is adding all the locations below for their work this week from 2/21-2/23. LOT Street City 51 ALBERT PARK LN SAN RAFAEL 605 B ST SAN RAFAEL 16 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 15 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 75 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 9 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 54 BLOSSOM DR SAN...
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the City of San Rafael’s Planning Commission met to hear public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). City staff gave a presentation that provided an overview of the Draft EIR, some findings from the report, and the purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Commission listened to...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Andrew Restrepo Last Quiz Question Congrats to Val Hornstein! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pay phone featured in the last Snapshot can be found in the back hall of the County of Marin Board of Supervisor Chambers at the Civic Center...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 2/19-2/24. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 02/19-02/23/2024 LOT Street City 235 IRWIN ST SAN RAFAEL 46 BRET AVE SAN RAFAEL 740...
Core Tree Care is adding locations for their work this week. Please see below: BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960186 -122.525777 BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960152 -122.525774 BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960197 -122.525716 BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960189 -122.525648 BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960107 -122.525757 BUNGALOW RD SAN RAFAEL 37.960095 -122.525717 IRWIN ST SAN RAFAEL 37.955998...
For many residents in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, unreliable or unaffordable internet service is a frustrating reality. It hinders residents’ ability to work, learn, and stay connected. To address this issue, the City of San Rafael is working alongside the County of Marin as part of the Digital Marin initiative to develop strategies and outcomes...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cristine Alilovich City Manager 415-485-3070 SAN RAFAEL, CA – After a nationwide search, Economic Development and Innovation Director Micah Hinkle has been promoted to be the first director of the newly combined Community Development & Economic Development Department, overseeing the Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Economic Development functions for the...
The B Street Culvert Replacement Project aims to replace a section of the current concrete box culvert under B Street, near Woodland Avenue. Although City council awarded the construction contract to Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. on October 18, 2021, the project faced delays due to heavy storms that year. Subsequently, negotiations with the City concerning...
The Grand Avenue Cycle Track project began construction in December 2023. This project will install a buffered two-way bicycle track, new sidewalk, and other upgrades on the east side of Grand Avenue between 2nd St and 4th St. The traffic impacts from this project have been mitigated by permitting lane closures only between the hours...
Toward the end of the month, the Parks Division knocked out a comprehensive clean-up around the entire front of the Al Boro Community Center in Pickleweed Park. Here you can see the crew focused on trimming the roses along the front and knocking down the weeds.
Bid advertised: January 25, 2024 Submission deadline: February 20, 2024 The City recently advertised our Canal Striping Project on BidExpress. The project objective is to remove conflicting striping and install new striping, including red curb, yellow curb, and parking Ts and Ls on various streets in the Canal neighborhood. This project is still being advertised...
Wildcat Engineering will be conducting work at 528 4th St to install a new fire line from the main in the street to the building. Work will start Monday 2/12 and last about two weeks. They will close the road periodically within those two weeks starting Tuesday, 2/13. Approved working hours are from 9am to...
SRSD’s subcontractor, WR Forde, will be working at night on 2nd st between D St and E St to replace a portion of a sanitary sewer main. The originally scheduled work in January was delayed due to the weather. The night work is scheduled to begin Monday, 2/12 and continue until approximately 2/28. Work hours...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 2/12-2/17. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 02/12-02/17/2024 LOT Street City 150 3RD STREET San Rafael 2158 4TH ST San Rafael 2214...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Fost! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The Gerstle and Sloss families owned an estate on San Rafael Avenue that later became Gerstle Park, where the neighborhood gets its name. Thanks for...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 2/05-2/10. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 150 3RD STREET SAN RAFAEL 2130 4TH ST SAN RAFAEL 2138 4TH ST SAN RAFAEL...
On February 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will receive public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing mall into a new, phased mixed-use, density bonus development with approximately 225,000 square feet of retail and 1,422 residential units on a 44.76 -acre site. No decision will...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be adding two locations to their schedule this Friday, 1/26. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 81 Professional Center Pkwy San Rafael 99 Professional Center Pkwy San Rafael
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 1/29-2/03. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 150 3rd Street San Rafael 2138 4TH ST San Rafael 2130 4TH ST San Rafael 2144...
Under the direction of Marin County Environmental Health and Hazardous Material specialists, City of San Rafael Fire, Police, and Public Works staff continue the response and clean-up efforts following Tuesday morning’s fuel tanker incident. In addition, professional environmental contract crews are working to mitigate environmental impacts and supporting ongoing clean-up efforts. Clean-up will be an ongoing effort and...
Photo credit to Transporation Authority of Marin San Rafael, CA- On Friday, January 11th, the City of San Rafael celebrated the completion of the extensive 20-month Third Street Improvement Project. This project upgraded safety, infrastructure, and traffic needs of one of its most vital city thoroughfares. It dramatically improved bike lanes and walking paths along with...
Construction of Fire Stations 54 is complete! Earlier this month, the Fire Department occupied the newly renovated Fire Station 54, located on 46 Castro Ave. After various unforeseen delays, the contractor completed the project. On January 3, 2024, the crews moved into the upgraded facility and resumed operations in the Canal neighborhood immediately. The two-story...
The City of San Rafael is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for Architectural, Engineering, and Interior Design Services for the Pickleweed Branch Library Re-Design Project. Pickleweed Library is located at 50 Canal Street in the Canal neighborhood, a vibrant and diverse area that has traditionally been marked by socio-economic disparities compared to the rest of...
Construction Start: January 2024 Estimated Completion: February 2024 Located at Albert Park baseball field along Andersen Drive, the Albert Park Fence Replacement Project consists of upgrading the existing fencing along the ADA ramp by installing approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing, including a gate. Kenwood Fence Co. Inc. has been selected for the fence...
