The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the Los Gamos & Oleander Drainage Study Project. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can provide project management, assessments, level of concern, potential solution, and estimate of improvements costs. The final product sought is a...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified electrical consultants for the upgrade of the B Street Community Center Stage Lighting. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified vendor or contractor who can provide project management, preliminary assessments, and upgrade design and estimate of improvements costs for the...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the Downtown Library Assessment Study Project for the San Rafael Public Library located at 1100 E St. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can provide project management, preliminary assessments, proposed improvements, estimate of improvements costs...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the City Building Facility Assessment Study Project for multiple San Rafael owned buildings. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can provide project management, assessments and field review, proposed improvements, estimate of improvements costs and priority...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the design and preparation of construct.ion contract documents, for the Cayes Pump Station Control System Project. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can provide project management, preliminary design, environmental documentation, permitting assistance, final design services...
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
Esther Beirne, City Clerk (left); Jeanne Leoncini, former City Clerk (center), Lindsay Lara, Deputy City Clerk (right) Congratulations to Esther Beirne for her retirement after 18 years in the San Rafael City Clerk’s Office. Esther joined the City Clerk’s Office as the Deputy City Clerk in 2001 and was first elected City Clerk in November...
On Tuesday evening, the City Council will make a decision on whether or not to transition to District-Based Elections. The main three options for the City Council to consider include immediately transitioning to district-based elections, transitioning for the 2022 general election after using the results from the 2020 census to draw districts, or to maintain...
In December, the City Council approved an urgency cannabis business ordinance that allows for a limited number of medical cannabis commercial operations including: cannabis testing labs, infused product manufacturing, and non-storefront medical cannabis delivery, as well as prohibiting cultivation and retail storefronts. This action established only a general regulatory framework, with the details of the licensing requirements and...
Also on Tuesday, the City Council will consider a rate adjustment proposal for 2018 for Marin Sanitary Service (MSS) to provide refuse, recycling, and composting for ratepayers in San Rafael. The proposed rate adjustment would increase rates by 5.57 percent. This increase includes adjustments based on an agreed-upon rate setting methodology that the City, along...
In November, the City Council considered an ordinance limiting parking time to reduce long term vehicle storage on certain public streets. These amendments will result in changes that allow for enforcement of parking limits by defining the hourly limit, the distance a vehicle must move, and for how long it must be moved, in order to not...
On Tuesday evening, the City Council will hear a summary of recommendations related to parking and wayfinding (signage) in Downtown. The objectives of this study were to analyze the City’s current public parking; explore anticipated future parking needs including transit ridership; examine and upgrade the current wayfinding program for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians; and to propose...
After 18 years of service, San Rafael’s City Clerk, Esther Beirne is retiring. At their Tuesday meeting, the City Council will consider appointing an Interim City Clerk to serve on a temporary basis, as well as releasing a call for applications to appoint a permanent City Clerk to serve until the next election in 2020....
The City’s financing team is preparing to move forward with the marketing and sale of the bonds for the new Public Safety Center, Fire Station 52, and Fire Station 57 and on Tuesday, the City Council will consider an ordinance to pave the way. The approval of the proposed ordinance does not authorize the issuance...
There are upcoming vacancies on the following boards and commissions: Library Board of Trustees; the Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (Zero Waste Marin) Local Task Force; and the Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing. Starting Wednesday, the City Council will be accepting applications. MORE INFO ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STAFF REPORT -- LIBRARY BOARD...
Business license renewal notices have been distributed to all businesses with active licenses in San Rafael. Each license renewal is due by February 15 and the City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or eCheck at www.cityofsanrafael.org/businesslicenses. For questions about business licenses, please call...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the Downtown Library Assessment Study Project for the San Rafael Public Library located at 1100 E St. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can provide project management, preliminary assessments, proposed improvements, estimate of improvements costs...
The City of San Rafael observes eleven public holidays each year during which non-essential City offices are closed. The listing below provides details of these closures for the current calendar year. 2018 CITY HOLIDAYS Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Monday, February 19, 2018 President’s...
In 2017 the City of San Rafael and our partners took major, concrete steps towards ending homelessness and improving the quality of life in our community. To start off the year, on January 27th almost 100 community volunteers were deployed across the entire county for the bi-annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count. The results were mixed -...
This morning, December 28, 2017, the City received notice from Caltrans bridge inspection staff that the existing Southern Heights Bridge should be closed effective immediately due to structural safety concerns. As a result, we've closed the bridge and installed detour signage. The City is currently working with a bridge consultant to design a new concrete...
City administrative offices and facilities will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Services Available Police, fire and paramedic services will be fully staffed with 9-1-1 emergency service continuing to dispatch calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some facilities will...
Project Progress During the month of November, Alten Construction substantially completed all excavation activity for the new storm drain. Form work and concrete pours for all manholes and inlets continued throughout the month. Temporary storm drain bypass measures were maintained and a secondary bypass pump was removed due to decreased rainfall. The review and processing...
Matt Smith, Sewer Maintenance Superintendent, was recognized as the Employee of the 3rd Quarter of 2017! "Compared to previous superintendents that I've worked for, Matt goes above and beyond what is expected of him. He is constantly reviewing plans prior to construction to be revised. Engineers are great at what they do but don't have the mindset...
On Monday, December 18, the City Council will make a decision on whether or not to transition to District-Based Elections. The main three options for the City Council to consider include immediately transitioning to district-based elections, transitioning for the 2022 general election after using the results from the 2020 census to draw districts, or to...
Also at their meeting on Monday, the City Council will consider an appeal opposing an animal care facility at 629 Lindaro Street. The proposed facility would be used for overnight kenneling and include an indoor play and activity area. The proposal was approved by the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission, however a neighboring resident has...
On Monday evening, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annual assessment of the Downtown Business Improvement District(BID). The BID works with merchants to promote Downtown as well as advocacy around issues such as parking, safety, and cleanliness. Assessments range from $25 to $425 per year depending on the type of business and...
The City Council will also hold a public hearing to consider amending the City’s “Social Host” ordinance to include rental halls or rented vehicles. The amendments also clarify that the law can apply to unruly gatherings where juveniles possess or are consuming either alcohol or controlled substances or marijuana. READ STAFF REPORT
On Monday evening the City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss prohibiting pedestrians from loitering or lingering on small medians (less than four feet in width) or blocking traffic signs or signals so that the risk of traffic collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians will be minimized. READ STAFF REPORT
The City Council will also review a report on the City’s revenues and expenditures including some recommendations for extending the funding of two additional police officers through Fiscal Year 2018-19. This also includes some staffing reorganizations, mostly in the Public Works department to better address shared resources, emergency response, and upcoming retirements. READ STAFF REPORT
On Monday evening the City Council will hold appoint a new Vice-Mayor for 2018. This responsibility rotates each year among the four Councilmembers. In addition, the City Council will make 2018 appointments for serving on various boards and committees. LEARN MORE
