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City Council meeting presentation recap: 101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement project

On the March 15th City Council meeting, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) presented an informational report on the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. This is a major improvement project that requires heavy construction and will cause disruption to residents and businesses. Special thanks to Caltrans Regional Project Manager, Wajahat Nyaz,...

Junior Engineer - Land Development recruitment flyer

Public Works Land Development is hiring a Junior Engineer!

View the recruitment flyer This job assists in the development and management of public works construction projects or programs through every phase, including mapping, drafting, reporting and field inspection. We are seeking a candidate who is up to the challenge of working in a dynamic department. This job will require creative problem-solving, community engagement, and...

Park & Recreation Commission - March 18, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-03-18 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation CommissionDepartment: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2021-03-18 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation CommissionDepartment: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and...

Agenda Packet - March 15, 2021

Wildland Urban Interface

Snapshot -- from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi Last Quiz Question Shout out to William Little for being the first...

City Council - March 15, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-03-15 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - March 15, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, MARCH 15, 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...

101 Viaduct Encampment

Throughout California, there is only shelter capacity for approximately 30% of people experiencing homelessness. This same ratio holds in Marin. One of the most visible manifestations of unsheltered homelessness is encampments. According to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, encampments: May be a core group of people who are known to one another...

Agenda - March 15, 2021

San Rafael Update: Tier Update, Black Regional Town Hall, Testing, & more

Marin County remains in Tier 2 (red status) for its third week. In order for us to advance to Tier 3 (orange status) we must meet all criteria for Tier 3 for two consecutive weeks before advancing. Marin's current numbers on the data dashboard reflect the daily changes in three metrics: Cases reported per day: 4.2 Countywide test positivity: 1.5% Test positivity in the...

Contractor Login Account Request

This Form is for Contractors who need a Login for Online Permits Only. All others such as Property Owners, Architect, Engineer and Agents please create a "Public" login account online. Click Here To Apply for a new City of San Rafael Business License or to Renew your existing License Click Here

Major Planning Projects

Below are Major Planning Projects submitted for review by the Planning Division. Information on all submittals can also be found by searching on our ePermits site. On the ePermits site, you are able to view both the planning files and any building permits that may have applied for as well. The chart below contains projects that fall...

Special Meeting - March 15, 2021

First 55-Hour Weekend Closure of Northbound US-101 Off-Ramp Starting Friday, March 19, until Monday, March 22

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 the...

Maintenance Divisions

Public Works has four core Maintenance Divisions: Streets, Parks, Facilities, and Vehicle Maintenance. Streets Maintenance The City's 13 Streets Maintenance Staff are engaged in the repair, maintenance, and construction of public infrastructure within the right of way including street markings and signage, asphalt, citywide drainage infrastructure, and street sweeping. Critically, the Streets Division is assisted...

Dining Under the Lights returns 3/11 - Thurs & Fri night 4th Street closure

Dining Under the Lights is returning to downtown San Rafael every Thursday and Friday night beginning Thursday March 11! Launched in summer 2020 in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District, the City's Dining Under the Lights program was a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support our downtown restaurants and bars by enabling...

How the cost of Umbrella Permitting will be apportioned among participating properties

After careful considerations on this specific topic, the City and consultant Haley & Aldrich have developed an approach for apportioning the cost of Umbrella Permitting among participating waterfront Channel property owners. There are two costs which will need to be apportioned as a part of the umbrella private dock/marina dredging process (i.e. all dredging that occurs outside the federal...

San Rafael Public Safety Center wins an APWA Award

Congratulations to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for winning an American Public Works Association (APWA) award for the Public Safety Center. DPW took this award home for the Northern California Small Cities and Rural Communities Award under the Structures category. APWA is an international professional association of public works agencies. This awards ceremony was...

Third Street Virtual Community Meeting

The design for the Third Street Rehabilitation and Third Street Safety projects are wrapping up. Construction is anticipated on both projects to begin in the Summer 2021. The City will be hosting a virtual public meeting for the Third Street Corridor Rehabilitation & Safety Projects on March 24th from 6-7:30pm. This meeting will provide a...

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