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Flex Alert issued for today, calling for energy conservation

Reduced capacity, along with fires and heat, impacting energy supplies The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. With high temperatures in the forecast, the power grid operator is predicting an increase in electricity demand, primarily from air...

San Rafael Sea Level Rise Adaptation Study

2020-10-05 Agenda Packet

City Council – October 5, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020 (Regular and Study Session)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: City Council – October 5, 2020 (Regular and Study Session)Department: City CouncilDate and time: 2020-10-05 06:00...

Agenda Packet - October 1, 2020

Agenda - October 1, 2020

RFP for Public Library & Community Center Conceptual Design Study – due 11/2/2020

The City of San Rafael is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Conceptual Design Option for a combined library and community center of approximately 43,700 square feet in San Rafael, California. The Project will build upon the results of the San Rafael Public Library Facilities Planning Study completed in August 2019. Additional information regarding...

Red Flag Warning Closes Open Space Due to Fire Danger

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when a combination of warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds puts a community at extreme risk of wildfire. A Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains, interior valleys, and other parts of the Bay Area is in effect from Saturday, September 26 at 9 P.M. through 8 A.M. Monday, September 28.  The affected area includes...

Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation: Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing - October 1, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2020-10-01 07:00 pmLocation:...

Six months of COVID and traffic volumes

Can you believe we have been at this pandemic for six months now?! There were some really positive changes to our roads at the very beginning of this – traffic volumes plummeted as a result of adults working from home, kids distance learning, and all our extracurricular activities cancelled. It’s been six months and people...

Streets Division keeping busy with projects

Streets Division crew members replaced a damage wooden guard rail this week along Elkin Ct. Here you see Streets Division crew members Arturo Tinoco and Mathew Gaehwiler putting the finishing touches on that project. Streets staff members also assisted in moving some parking stops at the Public Safety Center this week. Here you see Mike...

Parks Division keeping busy with various projects around the City

Emergency tree work is a constant job for Parks Division personnel. Here you see Parks Division crew members Jorge Hernandez, Alfredo Tellez and Brendan Mitchell removing a downed tree branch on D St. The crews have been handling several special projects as well. In the photos, you will see Parks Division crew members Jorge Hernandez,...

Ongoing City Vehicle maintenance

Garage staff continue to stay busy with ongoing and regular maintenance of City vehicles. Here you see Garage technician Jay Arieta performing the first service on SRSD's new Vactor Truck. Garage staff will be preparing for the upcoming storm season as well by conducting inspections on the Streets Division Vactor Truck, Leaf Vacuum and Pump...

San Rafael Police Release Video of High-Risk Traffic Stop

On Aug 7, 2020, a high-risk traffic stop was conducted in San Rafael after police received a report of an armed carjacking. Despite similarity, it was the wrong car. The City has invited this individual to engage with the police officers who were involved to have a session of conversation and restorative justice with the...

Sidewalk Repair Program passes another milestone

The Sidewalk Repair Program passed another significant milestone this month, having completed over 30,000 square feet of new sidewalk in San Rafael. 31,847 Sqft of sidewalk have been replaced at 196 properties and represent nearly 1.4 miles of new sidewalk. Work continues in the Peacock Gap neighborhood where 60 of 120 properties have already been...

Work within the Right-of-Way

The Department of Public Works issues encroachment permits for many projects. These are online at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/publicworks/ and more information on the individual permits can be viewed within the City’s permitting system https://epermits.cityofsanrafael.org/etrakit3/Search/permit.aspx We would like to highlight some notable projects, currently underway and upcoming which will have a larger impact on City streets and neighborhoods....

Notice of Construction: Smith Ranch Rd/Lucas Valley Rd

Public Works and Ghilotti Bros team are planning to grind and overlay the pavement on Smith Ranch Road/ Lucas Valley Road. There will be a full road closure during the night construction next week. This includes off-ramp closures that will require detours for motorists. What: Road Closure during resurfacing operations Where: Lucas Valley Road at...

Third Street Rehab Community Meeting 9-23-2020

Emergency Update: Holding Tight at Tier 2, Tenant Protections, & PG&E Notifications

Yesterday, the State of California provided its weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework. This framework lays out the measures that each county must meet, based on indicators that capture disease burden, testing, and health equity on a weekly basis. Marin’s September 22nd assessment allows us to remain in Tier 2 (red status). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an evolving situation...

Art and Public Expression

Pilot Public Art Advisory Group Background On February 16, 2021 the City Council approved an ordinance amendment that allowed for the piloting of a new Public Art Advisory Group. This new Advisory Group consists of local community arts representatives, a member each of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board, and a representative who...

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