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Public Works and Community Development Joint Stormwater Training

With the help of Rob Carson, Program Administrator of the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Public Works and Community Development met to learn about stormwater systems, and the rules and regulations that govern discharge to our creeks and bays. About 25 city employees attended the two-hour training at City Hall. The City, under a...

Basement Work in the Public Safety Center

The basement at the PSC is looking more gorgeous each day. The concrete block walls have been installed allowing for plumbing, fire sprinkler piping and ductwork to be placed in the basement. Large pieces of equipment are being delivered and stored in the basement so that they are available as needed to expidite construction. A...

Ready, Set, PLAY! Albert Park Grand Opening April 29th

The City’s contractor, M3 Integrated Services, has installed the resilient rubber surfacing at the Albert Park play area. The landscapers were out this week starting some beautification improvements to the park. Once the final touches have been completed the City will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony which is scheduled for April 29th at 3:30...

Saturated Soil: 70 Irwin Update

The City’s contractor Valentine Corp. resumed work last week. Due to the heavy rains the site was saturated with water and mud. Valentine Corp removed over 400 cubic yards of mud and installed spring drains that will divert several liters per minute out of the hill through a subterranean drainage system.

Almost Solar Ready: City Hal Switchgear

Cal Elite Builders poured the retaining wall for the new eletrical pad on Saturday. They have started compacting back-fill inside of the wall in preparation for pouring the new electrical pad. After this project is complete and new switch gear is installed the infrastructure at City Hall will be ready for solar panel installation on...

Bridge Over Calm Waters: Grand Avenue Bridge

On Friday, March 15th, the City’s contractor hit a major milestone by installing the new pedestrian bridge over San Rafael canal. At 1:20 AM, a very large crane, stationed inside of the Toyota Marin parking lot, hoisted the bridge into place capping many years of planning and design. The installation of the bridge took a...

Final Touches to Fire Station 52

Alten Construction is currently installing the final touches to complete Fire Station 52. During the last few weeks Alten Construction has replaced the sidewalks, and curb and gutter. The landscaping, irrigation and planting to help enhance the project is already complete. The fire crews will be pleased to know that the bedroom furniture has been...

PG&E to Install Power at Fire Station 57

The Civic Center Dr. fire station is nearing completion too. The contractor has nearly finished taping and finishing the interior walls and painting has begun. Although, the site work has been impacted by the rain, the team projects to complete the concrete transformer pad to receive PG&E inspection in early April in time for PG&E...

Fire Engineer Recruitment Process

Fire Engineer Job Announcement

2019 Resident Satisfaction Survey Report

Tales of the City: Department of Public Works Open House

This past Wednesday, our staff at the Department of Public Works and San Rafael Sanitation District hosted their first open house, where we opened our doors for a behind-the-scenes look at the inner-workings of one of our biggest City departments. Collectively, Public Works and the Sanitation District work around the clock to make sure that...

Daylight Saving Time Began March 10 - Reminder to Change your Smoke Detector Battery

Earlier this month, we transitioned to Daylight Savings Time. In addition to adjusting our clocks to “spring forward”, now is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Even detectors that are hardwired to the electrical service have batteries that power the units during electrical outages....

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Construction Activity

In response to the closure of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on February 7, caused by an upper deck joint failure, Caltrans and the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) announced that they will replace 31 more joints on the upper deck of the 63-year-old span. Work to replace the upper deck bridge joints started on March...

Golden Gate Bridge 5-Year Toll Increase Approved

At their March 22 meeting, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors approved toll increases at the Golden Gate Bridge. The new tolls will go into effect beginning July 1, 2019, at the following rates: The toll rate will remain the lowest for FasTrak customers, who comprise 85 percent of Golden...

Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Update

Over the past several weeks, City crews have been hard at work to prepare for the installation of the pedestrian bridge along Grand Avenue. The new pedestrian bridge arrived on Friday, March 8 and was partially installed on Friday, March 15. Now that the bridge is in its proper place, light poles, sidewalk ramps leading...

2019 Sidewalk Repair Program - Applications Due May 17

It’s almost time! We’ll soon be accepting applications for the 2019 Sidewalk Repair Program beginning Tuesday April 2 through Friday, May 17. This will mark the second year of our program aimed at assisting property owners with sidewalk, curb, and gutter repair. Residential property owners accepted into the program split the cost of sidewalk replacement...

Solar at City Hall

In March 2018, the City entered into an agreement with SolEd, a solar financier, to assist with the City’s efforts to install solar at a few of our facilities: City Hall, downtown parking garages, the Albert J. Boro Center, and others. A solar financier, in this case, allows the City to receive solar-generated power without...

Sidewalk Repair Program Update: 2nd St Work Complete, Gerstle Park Work Begins

Despite the continued on and off wet weather, Van Midde and Son Concrete and the City have been hard at work completing new sidewalk, curb and gutter. On Second Street alone, 2,000 sqft of sidewalk, 200 feet of curb and gutter, and a new storm drain were recently completed. With all the rain, the benefits...

City of San Rafael partners with AmeriCorps on wildfire mitigation

The City of San Rafael is excited to welcome an AmeriCorps team to San Rafael this Spring to support wildfire mitigation projects for private homeowners as well as in the public open space. After a competitive process, the City of San Rafael was approved to host a team for 10 weeks, from April through July...

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