Archives: FAQs

What if I need Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices?

Update your contact information with PG&E at pge.com/mywildfirealerts or call 1-866-743-6589. Follow Pacific ADA Center’s recommendations Power Outage Information Sheet. Review and update the American with Disabilities Act’s Emergency Power Planning Checklist every 6 months Medical Condition Specific Preparedness Plans Emergency Information: AFN Communication How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages Emergency Power Planning … Continued

What is Street Resurfacing?

The City of San Rafael has over 175 miles of roadway. Our roadway system consists of asphalt concrete (AC) and concrete streets. Over the last 40 years, these roads have seen an increase in the vehicle traffic as well as a decrease in the amount of funding available to adequately repair and resurface these roadways. … Continued

Will these streets be closed?

Yes, typically one side of the roadway will be closed for several hours while the resurfacing mixture is applied and dries. Some streets may require full closure, and those impacted residents will be informed in advance. Street closures will occur between 9am and 4pm. The contractor will provide notice at least three days in advance … Continued

Freitas Park Water Feature – Hours of Operation

The Freitas Park Splash Pad is open seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during the hours of 10:00am-6:00pm. During the operational season, the Splash Pad is on an automatic timer system. To enjoy the splash pad, hit the button near the entrance! The water will turn off automatically after a period of time.

How does DPW select the streets for treatment?

Every two years, we hire a consultant to inspect and rate the condition of every city-maintained roadway. The consultant then calculates each roadway segment’s “Pavement Condition Index” (PCI). The PCI for each road is an initial starting point for us to identify roadways to include in upcoming resurfacing projects. PCI values range from 0-100 with 0 … Continued

Curb Ramp Requirement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the City to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to the pedestrian routes in the public right-of-way. Under ADA law, when a street, roadway or highway is altered, curb ramps must be provided where pedestrian walkways intersect the altered street. Over the past several years, we have … Continued

How much will the project cost?

The estimated costs of the proposed project is $500,000, of which approximately half will be subsidized with a federal grant and the City contributing the remaining half.

Can you please add a second southbound right-turn from Hetherton Street onto Third Street?

Adding a second southbound right-turn lane from Hetherton Street onto Third Street would potentially increase the risk of pedestrian-vehicle conflicts in the crosswalk on the west leg of this already very congested intersection. To ensure the maximum safety of pedestrians, the City does not recommend installation of a second right-turn lane for southbound Hetherton Street … Continued

When will the work be completed?

The City anticipates advertising the project in January/February 2020 to solicit construction bids with construction planned to begin in late Spring 2020.

Outdoor Grills

It is anticipated that many backyard barbecue’s will be in use during a power outage. Please exercise extreme caution during these times of elevated fire risk and keep safety in mind when setting up, using and cleaning your BBQ grill. Unattended cooking remains the number one cause of fires and fire related injuries in San … Continued