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Public Works, U.S. Army Corps, and Audubon Society staff meet with BRRIT on Tiscornia Marsh Restoration Project using San Rafael dredging materials

On January 27th Public Works staff, project managers from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Audubon Society Tiscornia Marsh project leads met with the San Francisco Bay Restoration Regulatory Integration Team (BRRIT) to discuss how to address the challenges to getting the Tiscornia Marsh permitted as a deposit location for sediments removed...

Private property owners along the San Rafael Channel participating in umbrella permitting asked to review draft map for dredging limits

The City-hired consultant Scott Bodensteiner of Haley & Aldrich is moving forward with the next steps in coordinating the permitting process for the dredging of private docks and harbors along the San Rafael Channel. The USACE is only responsible for the dredging of the federal channel – the limits of which do not extend all...

Francisco Blvd West Multi-Use Path Phase 2 complete

Earlier this month the City completed the Class IV bikeway on Francisco Blvd West between Rice Drive and 2nd Street. This segment is part of the larger North-South Greenway through Marin County, which is one of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition’s highest priorities. San Rafael is thankful to all the project funding sponsors for contributing...

Makin Grade service road gate repair

On January 27th the Facilities department was contacted by SRPD about a frequently used service road gate on Makin Grade that needed repair. The left gate post was rotted out and unable to be secured and the latch and hinges needed to be replaced as they were extremely rusted and worn. Facilities staff members Michael Rieser, Anthoney Heaven and Omar Garcia worked to install a...

New Bucket truck added to the DPW Maintenance Vehicle fleet

DPW recently acquired a used bucket truck for our Maintenance Divisions. Purchasing a used truck saved the City approximately $30,000 dollars compared to a new one. The truck will also help to save the City money by not having to rely on a contractor for work requiring a bucket truck. The truck will be used...

DPW helping to keep police vehicles safe

Recently, the Garage Division purchased a laptop that was loaded with the Ford Factory Scan Tool Software (fortunately, an inexpensive used system was found). This device will help to expand the capability of the garage staff and reduce the need to rely on the dealership. One of the features the Garage staff has started utilizing...

Early Spring cleaning around the City

The drier weather has allowed Parks Division staff to switch back to some of their normal duties after zoning with the Streets Division. Some of these duties include irrigation repairs, continued work on the field at Alberts Park and regular routine park maintenance. One item that has been on the list was pruning the vegetation...

Streets Division helping downtown outdoor dining make a comeback

Streets Division staff have been busy with multiple projects. From continuous cleaning of roadside drainage ditches to sign and paint work, the list never ends. The Pumps/Paving/Drainage crew have been utilizing a rented mini excavator to make short work of some drainage cleaning. The Paints/Signs crew has been assisting in the re-setup of outdoor dining...

Innovative deployment of Enhanced Arterials (IDEA) Grant update

Construction is complete for the IDEA grant, which provided Central San Rafael Traffic signals with upgraded signal cabinets and controllers, video detection, and communication. The average driver probably wouldn’t have noticed the upgrades, but we are hopeful that with traffic monitoring and the signal performance measures providing reports to the traffic engineering division that we...

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans) Fact Sheet

Park & Recreation Commission - February 25, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-02-25 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission - February 25, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-02-25 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission - February 25, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-02-25 06:00 pmLocation: Park & Recreation Commission - February 25, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda...

Planning Commission - February 23, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-02-23 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - February 23, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-02-23 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - February 23, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA San Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting Watch on Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/PC-2021-02-23 Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael Telephone: (669) 900-9128...

San Rafael Update: Tier Status Update, Vaccinations for Residents 65+ , & More

On Tuesday, the State provided its weekly COVID-19 status update. Marin County remains in the Purple Tier 1 (Widespread Risk) status for the fourth week. In general, for a County to advance to a less restrictive tier, it must: Be in its current tier for a minimum of three weeks; and Meet all criteria for the next less restrictive tier two consecutive weeks prior to progress to the next tier. You can track Marin’s progress by...

Notice of Construction Activities Starting February 22, 2021- Southern Heights Bridge

Starting next week, the City's contractor, Substrate, Inc. will begin drilling foundation piles for the Southern Heights Bridge Replacement project. This operation will be loud and residents may experience some minor vibration. There will be monitors in place for both sound and vibration. Construction occurs Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. For more information...

Falkirk Cultural Center Donations

Are you looking to donate 19th and/or early 20th century furniture or artwork in excellent condition? The Falkirk Cultural Center is a California Victorian built in 1888 and is a beautiful example of the Queen Anne style. Click the links below to view our donations policy and answer a few questions to see if your...

San Rafael Hires New Director of Digital Service and Open Government

San Rafael, CA - Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Jessica MacLeod as their new Director of Digital Service and Open Government. Jessica most recently served as Co-Founder and head of the Governments Team at U.S. Digital Response, a non-partisan, non-profit that provides rapid response to governments through...

News Release: San Rafael Hires New Director of Digital Service and Open Government

Overnight Closures of Northbound US-101 Central Off-Ramp

On Monday, February 8, 2021, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) begun the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project in the city of San Rafael. Using new and innovative construction technology, the project will perform removal and replacement on the current bridge footprint, located at the northbound off-ramp on US Highway 101....

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