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Ongoing large equipment maintenance

The Vehicle maintenance division plays a critical part in DPWs street sweeping operations. Sweepers are used daily and have many complex moving parts and systems that require constant attention. From the vacuum systems, sweeper brooms, auxiliary hydraulics, and dust control to the complex electrical system that controls and monitors, the vehicle maintenance staff have their...

Finishing touches completed on Robert Dollar Dr.

This past week, the Streets Division staff put some finishing touches up on Robert Dollar Dr. The gate to the fire road was moved down closer to the roadway and large boulders were installed to eliminate parking areas which are frequented by vehicles playing loud music and other mischievous activities that are a nuisance to...

Taking advantage of a teachable moment

The other day, a woman who commutes to San Rafael to teach a fourth-grade class phoned in to voice her frustration about Third St./Lindaro St. traffic signal going into flash and about the CalTrans off-ramp project. I phoned her back to help provide some explanations about her frustrations. She then put me on speaker phone...

Third Street Progression

Prior to Fall 2020, Central San Rafael did not have detection at most of the intersections downtown. This meant that the traffic signals operated on a pre-timed schedule. Pre-timing is based on traffic volumes collected on one “typical” day and a team of engineers develops timing plans for the weekday morning, midday, and evening peaks...

Open Space Projects

Thanks to your Measure C tax dollars the City is expanding our efforts to reduce wildfire risk in Open Space. We have a variety of projects underway and planned. This page offers a summary of those projects, with specific project information shared as the work gets underway. In general, our open space fuel reduction work...

2020 Child Development Program

San Rafael Update: What's Next + Upcoming Changes for June 15th

With one week to go until the State’s June 15th reopening, countywide COVID-related statistics continue to trend towards the manageable containment of cases and the success of our vaccination efforts. As of today, 78.7 percent of eligible Marin residents have received two doses (or one shot of Johnson & Johnson), and 65 percent of the total population have been fully immunized (two weeks after second dose). Check out...

Urgency Rent Freeze Fair Return Hearing Procedure

Upcoming Changes to San Rafael Public Meetings

Since April 2020, City of San Rafael meetings have taken place via video conference on the Zoom platform. As an accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic, five separate methods of submitting public comment were enabled to allow members of the public various opportunities to participate in City business while this virtual format is in place. As...

June Pride Month Proclamation

On June 7, 2021 the City of San Rafael City Council held a special presentation recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. The City of San Rafael has a diverse LGBTQ+ community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people in the community. June is a time...

Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

The CEQA 30-day public review period of this project’s Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration began on May 24th, 2021 and will close on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021. Electronic copies of these documents can be downloaded by visiting the project webpage. All written comments on the Initial Study must be submitted to the City by Tuesday, June...

Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11 - Right Lane Closure of 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp

From Monday, June 7 to Friday, June 11, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the far-right lane of the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp for five consecutive nights from the hours of 3 am to 12 pm. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and follow all posted directional signs. Traffic...

Mountain Park Project - June to July 2021

Beginning on June 7th, 2021, fuel reduction project work will commence on the Mountain Park open space area and is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. The project work will be completed by the City’s tree service contractor, the Professional Tree Care Company. No impacts to residential roads are expected to occur from the...

Fire Commission - June 9, 2021 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-09 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - June 9, 2021 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2021-06-09 04:00 pmLocation: Fire Commission - June 9, 2021 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the Cancellation Notice

Summer 2021 Juried Show - Jurors

Juror of Selection/Curator - Michael Friedland Michael studied painting and design at Paier College of Art, Coronado School of Fine Arts and Philadelphia College of Art. Retired from a forty-year career as a designer, he has been teaching painting with watercolor for the past seven years. He teaches at Falkirk, Corte Madera, Oakland, and helps...

San Rafael Channel dredging appropriated $6,750,000 in the FY 2022 President’s Budget

On Friday, May 28, 2021 the Fiscal Year 2022 President’s Budget was released, and included $6,750,000 for San Rafael Channel Dredging. The Federal Fiscal Year 2022 runs from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The President’s Budget, issued by the Executive Branch, is the first step in the FY 2022 budgeting process for Army...

Economic Development Subcommittee - June 10, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-10 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - June 10, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-06-10 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - June 10, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2021-06-10 08:30 amLocation: Economic Development Subcommittee - June 10, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to...

Design Review Board - June 8, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-04 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - June 8, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-06-08 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - June 8, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-06-08 07:00 pmLocation: Design Review Board - June 8, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSan Rafael Design Review Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 8,...

Board of Library Trustees - June 8, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-08 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - June 8, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2021-06-08 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - June 8, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect...

City Council - June 7, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-06-07 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - June 7, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the City of San Rafael will no longer offer an in-person meeting location for the public to attend. This...

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