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Think Two Steps Ahead: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

San Rafael, CA – The San Rafael Police Department is working with law enforcement agencies across the state to promote safe behaviors that allow drivers and those on foot to get where they need to go safely. September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and California continues to see more and more pedestrians getting injured or killed...

2019-09-16 Agenda Packet

San Rafael Urges Governor to Sign Bill that Would Provide Sustainable, Ongoing Funding to Local Governments to Build Affordable Housing

The City of San Rafael Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 5 and Urges Governor to Sign Bill that Would Provide Sustainable, Ongoing Funding to Local Governments to Build Affordable Housing Senate Bill 5 (Beall, McGuire, Portantino) will provide funding to help local governments subsidize tens of thousands of housing units affordable to working class families...

Parking Citation Payment Alternatives

A) Indigent Payment Plan (Income-based) The City of San Rafael offers a payment plan for registered owners that meet certain eligibility requirements pursuant to Assembly Bill 503. The best way to apply for an Indigent Payment Plan is to apply online and submit your income documentation there: Visit www.citationprocessingcenter.com, enter your License Plate # to take...

Street Sweeping Schedules

Here at the City of San Rafael, it’s no secret that we strive to make San Rafael a great place to work and live. We recently created a visualization tool to display sweeping routes and their schedules to make it easier for you to see what days and timeframes the sweeper will be on your...

Gun Control and Safety Measures

Back in August, in response to ongoing and pervasive gun violence, Mayor Phillips ordered the City’s flags to be lowered to half-staff. After a period of time, the Mayor directed that the flags be returned to full-staff and that the City carefully review all available policy and program actions that the City may take to address gun...

Update on SMART Extension to Larkspur

SMART is getting closer to opening its extension to Larkspur and is currently testing the train control and railroad crossing warning systems along the newly constructed portion of track from San Rafael to Larkspur. This work was preceded by the construction of a new intersection at Andersen Drive, “flipping” the road and the railroad tracks to...

PG&E Zip Code Alerts

Did you know that you can receive Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event notifications, even if you are not a PG&E account holder? This means that you can be notified of potential public safety outages impacting you, your workplace, or the home of a friend or loved one, which may help you both prepare and stay safe. This new...

Where is My Bus?

Have you ever waited at the bus stop and wondered where you bus is? Now, you don’t have to wonder anymore! Golden Gate Transit has partnered with Transit app which features real-time arrivals, trip planner that plots your journey and allows you to select preferred transit modes and travel dates/times, a trip companion that gives step-by-step directions...

Library and Recreation Personnel Changes

On July 15, 2019, the City Council authorized combining the former Community Services Department with the former Library Department. The new department is called “Library and Recreation,” and together, they create new possibilities for collaboration and innovation in programming and services for the community. We have been carefully evaluating the design of the new department, which...

Request for Proposals: Southern Heights and Courtright Retaining Wall Design

The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the preparation of contract documents for the Southern Heights at Courtright Retaining Wall Project. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified consultant who can facilitate environmental compliance, permitting clearance (if necessary), design, and construction support services (at City’s...

9/18 Webinar: Learn about PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts

PG&E will be hosting an upcoming webinar to share information about their Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP). This webinar will provide an additional opportunity for anyone who is interested in PG&E’s wildfire safety efforts to receive a presentation from PG&E leadership, ask questions and provide feedback. Topics will include: Expansion of the Public Safety Power...

Public Notice: Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications

After considering the community’s needs and following extensive upgrades to playground equipment located at the nearby Pickleweed Park, the City has decided to re-purpose this area. In the near future, the playground equipment will be removed to accommodate two planned projects as follows: The creation of additional on-street parking, lead by the City, Modifications to the existing...

Spinnaker Point Parking Modifications

About Project goals Create additional parking spaces along the northern side of Spinnaker Point Drive to help alleviate the lack of parking issue within the Canal area Realign the sidewalk in anticipation of the Tiscornia Marsh Project (headed by Marin Audubon Society) that will create a larger levee in this area Budget Planning/Design $100,000 Construction...

PG&E Power Shutoff

Para traducir esta página, haga clic en icono de globo" ", y seleccione su idioma. Planned power outages, otherwise known as "PSPS" have become a standard tool used by PG&E to reduce the risk of wildfire during certain weather events. In October of 2019, Marin County experienced a multi-day County wide PSPS. All residents...

How the Community Can Prepare For a PSPS

One of the key calls to action is for PG&E customers to update their contact information at their earliest convenience to help PG&E notify them in the event of a possible PSPS: Update contact info with PG&E online or by calling 1-866-743-6589 during normal business hours to receive alerts directly from PG&E through automated calls,...

Citizens are advised to create an emergency supply kit with enough supplies to last up to a week. That includes:

Setting aside one gallon of drinking water per person, per day. Non-perishable food that is easy to prepare without power. Non-electric can opener, along with forks, spoons, and knives. Adequate baby and pet food if a household has either or both. Flashlights (Do not use candles.) At least two extra sets of batteries. A battery-powered...

Transportation

Marin Transit: If Traffic lights are affected, then Marin Transit services may be delayed. Most of Marin Transit vehicles are either fueled at the County or at Golden Gate Transit’s yard. These fuel pumps have generators in the event of electrical outages. Marin Transit currently has two electric buses at this time, and would be...

Department of Public Works

The City of San Rafael Public Works facility has a back-up generator, fuel tanks on site. In the event of a PSPS, Public Works would be responsible for ensuring adequate fuel supplies for emergency vehicles and City back-up generators.

Public Safety (Police & Fire)

Police and Fire personnel will continue to provide for life safety and property protection across our community. 911 services will remain operational and with redundancies. We also now have text to 911 capabilities in Marin County. Call if you can, text if you can’t.

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