Links to earlier versions of the Housing Element are provided below, along with a timetable of activities: On May 10, the City published an “Adoption Draft” 2023-2031 Housing Element for consideration by the City Council. The Council adopted the document “as is” with no additional edits. A clean copy and tracked change version appear below. … Continued
The requirements for the Housing Element are established by the California Government Code (Sections 65580-65589.8). The State has established detailed standards for evaluating local housing needs, identifying potential housing sites, and evaluating obstacles to building housing. Cities are required to adopt policies and programs that respond to the findings of these studies, ultimately making it … Continued
The Second St and Fourth St intersection is the westerly gateway for the City of San Rafael serving pedestrians, bicyclists, transits, and motorists. However, this critical connection to San Rafael requires a substantial traffic-flow upgrade. This project will provide safety and access improvements, upgrade the intersection to meet current standards, and address the inefficiencies of … Continued
The current intersection design (as shown on the project website) was developed through the thoughtful and dynamic collaboration between numerous stakeholders, including the City of San Rafael (community members, adjacent property owners, City staff), utility companies, and transit agencies. The project team has prepared 65% construction documents and continues to collaborate with project stakeholders while … Continued
Project construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.
To minimize impacts to the community, City staff will coordinate with the project contractor to ensure bicyclist and pedestrian access and traffic flow are considered during the develop of the project construction schedule and traffic control plan. Advanced noticing and robust communication will occur prior to the implementation of the traffic control plan, and a … Continued
Design and construction of the proposed traffic signal for West Crescent and Fourth St intersection is/will be a part of the Second St and Fourth St intersection project. Construction of the traffic signal at West Crescent Dr and Fourth St is anticipated to begin in 2025.
Yes, West End Ave will remain a two-way street. At the proposed project intersection, vehicles from Second St and Marquard Ave can enter West End Ave (westbound) and vehicles from West End Ave (eastbound) can make a right turn only onto Marquard Ave. Vehicles on West End Ave can access Second St through the signalized … Continued
Yes, vehicles on Second St (westbound) can make a left turn onto Marquard Ave at the proposed project intersection. Vehicles from Fourth St can access Marquard Ave from the intersection of West End Ave and Greenfield Ave, travel eastbound on West End Ave and make a right turn onto Marquard Ave. At the proposed project … Continued
Purpose: City Council meetings can be adjourned to commemorate and celebrate the life of San Rafael community members who have died. Requests for memorial adjournments should include: The name of the person to be memorialized A brief (<200 words) summary of the individual’s connection to the City of San Rafael and contributions to the community … Continued
