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What gives you the authority to conduct this work?

The work has been authorized by the Fire Chief under the San Rafael Municipal Code and California Fire Code.

Will the Fire Department be removing trees and vegetation from private property without the owner’s permission?

No, vegetation removal will occur in and from the public right-of-way. If vegetation that threatens evacuation routes is observed outside of the right-of-way, clearly on private property, SRFD will ask permission before removing.

Will the Fire Department be removing mature trees?

Rarely. This program will focus on trimming individual tree limbs, shrubs, and other vegetation that overhangs the roadway. No mature trees will be removed unless a safety hazard is identified by a certified arborist and/or fire officials and it is determined that removal is the only safe option.

Third Street Corridor Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements Virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, March 24

The design for the Third Street Rehabilitation and Third Street Safety projects are moving into the final stage. Construction is anticipated on both projects to begin in the Summer 2021. The City is hosting a virtual public meeting for the Third Street Corridor Projects to discuss the construction process and impacts to the community. This...

Third Street and San Rafael High School Crosswalk Project to be completed by early April 2021

After a long delay, the traffic signal cabinet and controller have finally arrived at the Public Works corp yard. The consultant has begun the process of assembling the new cabinet and controller this week. It must run in the shop for a several days to make sure it is functioning property before we send it...

Ongoing street maintenance helps keep things moving around the City

Without a system of well-maintained streets, vehicles have a tough time getting through the City. The Streets Division staff has been busy performing various road repairs throughout the City. This includes pothole filling and larger skim patches. Streets staff frequently use a variety of equipment for these repairs including compressors, jack hammers, backhoes, and our...

Tree planting and vegetation clean up of outdoor spaces

The last couple of weeks have proven to be very busy for the Parks Division in support of the Sidewalk Repair Program. They began the tree planting process as well as doing vegetation cleanups along the roadside and medians in the Terra Linda area. They have also been busy assisting CalTrans in the weekly cleanup...

DPW continues clean up efforts after recent storms

Recent rain and windstorms brought some trees and tree limbs down throughout the City. Fortunately, none of the falling limbs caused any serious damage or harm. DPW staff as well as on call contractors are always ready to respond when these events happen. In the photo you will see Streets Division and Parks Division crew...

Sidewalk Repair Program update

The Sidewalk Repair Program continues to be one of Public Works’ most popular programs when it comes to resident participation. Since the program first began accepting applications for the program in 2018, more than 500 properties in San Rafael have signed up to have their sidewalk replaced through it. While neighborhoods have been thrilled at...

Francisco Blvd East sidewalk project update

This week the contractor moved onto the final two phases of the Francisco Blvd East Sidewalk project. The traffic control barriers have been shifted to begin the replacement of sidewalk between Yacht Club and the Grand Avenue Bridge. During the final phase, there may be the need for night work. Construction is still anticipated to...

Public Works welcomes new Associate Civil Engineer Matt Pepin

Last week Public Works welcomed the newest addition to the Engineering team: Associate Civil Engineer Matt Pepin. Matt came to us with nearly a decade of experience as a Project Engineer at Langan, a San Francisco-based engineering firm. During his time at Langan, Matt worked on major developments in San Francisco such as the Chase...

Communication upgrades for Terra Linda

Downtown San Rafael gets a lot of attention from the Traffic division, for good reason. It is our most congested area within City limits, carries the highest volume of vehicles, sees the most pedestrian activity, and is home to a very busy transit center. With the installation of video detection in Central San Rafael, the...

City of San Rafael Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy

REMINDER: 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Weekend Closure Starts Tonight

Beginning this evening, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the first of three 55-hour weekend closures for the NB 101 Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The first closure will start tonight, Friday, March 19 at 10:00 pm and reopen on Monday, March 22 at 5:00 am. Detours will be in place....

Planning Commission - March 23, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-03-23 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - March 23, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA San Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/pc-2021-03-23 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 897-5534-1830# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20,...

Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - March 23, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-03-23 04:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - March 23, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-03-23 04:00 pmLocation: Special Library Parcel Tax Committee - March 23, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2021-03-23 04:00 pmLocation:...

Northbound US 101 Central San Rafael Off-ramp Closure - Fri., March 19 at 10:00 PM - Mon., March 22 at 5:00 AM.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the first of three 55-hour weekend closures for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The first closure will start on Friday, March 19 at 10:00 pm and reopen on Monday, March 22 at 5:00 am. Detours will be in place; please see familiarize yourself ...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, Vaccine Eligibility, CA Rent Relief Program, & More

While Marin County remains in the Red Tier 2 for another week, the State of California confirmed Marin has met the Orange -level criteria for seven of the required 14 days. If we maintain this progress we can expect to move into the Orange Tier 3 on Tuesday, March 23 (effective March 24). In Dr. Matt Willis’ weekly video update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the County’s Public Health Officer reviewed current COVID-19...

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program

Free Indoor Compost Bin Program What is the compost bin program? In an effort to support compliance with the mandatory composting law AB 1826, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with Zero Waste Marin, is awarding businesses that sign up with Marin Sanitary’s commercial composting service up to $600 in free indoor composting bins. Why do I...

Fire Station 54 & 55 Pre-Qualification Results

On January 28, 2021, the City of San Rafael issued a pre-qualification questionnaire for the Fire Station 54 & 55 construction project to pre-qualify contractors that can bid on the project. Submissions were due on February 16, 2021. The following is a list of the contractors who have pre-qualified for this project (listed in alphabetical...

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