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Infrastructure Improvement Planning

On Monday evening, City Council will receive a two-part report from City staff: the preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Measure A – Open Space Work Plan. The CIP is a planning document that summarizes the City’s planned capital and infrastructure improvement projects. Measure A, a tax passed in 2013, is used to preserve … Continued

Progress Pursues with the Public Safety Center

It’s hard not to notice the amazing progress of the construction at the Public Safety Center (PSC). In the next few weeks, we plan to finish the site walls, brick stairs, and landscaping around the building. Interior finishes, such as: carpet, wall panels, whiteboards, and countertops are currently being installed; additionally, audiovisual, fire alerting, surveillance and other integral systems are being finalized.  Solar … Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Businesses, Parks, Great Plates, & More

Coming soon…  Last week the State of California announced that retail businesses could begin reopening for curb-side pickup, subject to local orders. Later this week, Marin County will provide reopening guidelines for retail businesses in Marin to reopen on Monday, May 18th—we can’t wait! The goal is to reopen safely and thoughtfully, while maintaining compliance with the Public Health Order.   Tomorrow evening at 5:30 p.m., Supervisor Damon Connolly will host “office hours” and has invited Vice … Continued

New Stop Sign Installed

The Paint & Sign crews have turned what previously was a 2-way stop at First & E street into a 4-way stop.

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti has been more active since the shelter-in-place, so the Paint & Sign crews have been very busy with removing graffiti all over town.  

Vegetation Managment

The Parks Department completed vegetation management projects around the City this week.  The areas included the sides of Oakwood and Maywood Drive in the Sun Valley neighborhood well as a stretch of medians out on Point San Pedro Road.

Roadway Paint Improvements and Changes

With the nicer weather and shelter in place, Paint & Sign crews have been able to catch up on some much-needed work on faded stops/crosswalks. With less traffic, it’s easier to set up traffic control in various areas. Crews have also been able to stripe the roadways that have been faded including Biscayne, 3rd Street … Continued

Public Safety Center – Interior Finishes

The construction team is working hard to meet the anticipated completion date. Interior finishes such as carpet, wall panels, whiteboards, and counter tops are currently being installed.  Additionally, audiovisual, fire alerting, surveillance and other integral systems are being completed. In the next few weeks, we plan on finishing the site walls, brick stairs and planting. … Continued

San Rafael High School Pedestrian Crossing and Third Street

Staff reported late last year on the funding by Transportation Authority of Marin to install a signalized crosswalk on Third Street in front of San Rafael High School. We are glad to report the design plans are at 95% complete and the project will soon be sent out for bids. The crosswalk will bring safety … Continued

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