Search Results

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...

Third Street bike connection - without parking

Third Street Bike Connection - with parking

Planning Commission - September 29, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-09-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - September 29, 2020Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2020-09-29 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - September 29, 2020Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA San Rafael Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 897-5534-1830# CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response...

Restorative Justice Process Offered Following High-Risk Traffic Stop

On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council and the community with a description of an event that recently occurred involving a high-risk traffic stop. Watch the video: Transcript of Mr. Epstein’s comments: I am going to offer some remarks on an incident that occurred last month. It was an incident involving...

Adaptation and Resilience

Preparing for Climate Change The climate is changing and causing sea levels to rise. Many areas in San Rafael are low-lying and increasingly vulnerable to flooding. We are also seeing changing fire risks, rainfall patterns, and heat waves. The City and partners are working to prepare for these changes and we invite you to get...

Electric Vehicle Charging Checklist

You may use the following checklist related to permitting and installation of Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) as a supplement to the application for a building permit, which in most residential cases is as simple as an electrical permit. This checklist contains the technical aspects of EVSE installations and is intended to help expedite permitting...

Filters

8396 Results Found