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9/7/18 - SMART Larkspur Extension Update

Progress on the SMART Larkspur extension construction continues to move rapidly with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). The Contractor has placed the aggregate base and is now installing curb & gutter on the north end. Construction of the Multi Use Path-Phase 1 is...

National Preparedness Month

In San Rafael, our community is susceptible to human-caused and natural disasters including earthquakes, wild land fires, floods, and other large-scale emergencies we cannot predict. When large scale emergencies occur law, fire, and emergency medical services will be overwhelmed with priority calls and our City employees will serve as Disaster Service Workers. Government agencies and disaster organizations cannot...

Thank you for your service, Cheryl Lentini!

Cheryl Lentini was appointed to the San Rafael Design Review Board in June 2009 and has served on the Design Review Board for nine years. Cheryl’s participation on the Design Review Board will forever be known for her keen ability to understand the multitude General Plan policies, review criteria, and guidelines affecting project design, and...

9/4/18 - Sidewalk Repair Program Update

Public Works and contractors have been hard at work answering sidewalk repair inquiries and final inspection scheduling all throughout late July and August. Thank you to all applicants that have arranged for the final inspection required with their preferred contractor before the deadline. Do not be alarmed if contractors are slow to respond, doubling of...

I saw an assessment on my property tax bill. What is it for?

There are a number of special assessments from the City of San Rafael that might appear on your property tax bill. Common assessments are: Library parcel tax imposed by Measure D to maintain San Rafael Public Library services Paramedic tax imposed by ballot measure to maintain rapid emergency response times Clean stormwater activity fee imposed...

Is there a senior exemption for an assessment on my property tax bill?

There is a senior exemption for the San Rafael Public Library parcel tax. Click for the form.

2018-09-04 Agenda Packet

Downtown San Rafael Arts District Announces Launch Events

Arts Organizations Come Together and Celebrate Latinx Arts and Culture The newly designated Downtown San Rafael Arts District, located along Fourth Street in San Rafael, officially launches this Fall with an exciting array of arts programming centered around the shared theme of Latinx. Latinx is inspired by national movements such as Spanish Heritage month and National...

2018 Sales Tax Quarter 1

What is a City Clerk?

The City Clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws). Before and after the City Council takes action, the City Clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all...

Oily Rags - Spontaneous Combustion

Another of a series of fires related to "spontaneous combustion" has prompted the San Rafael Fire Department to reach out to residents. San Rafael has experienced at least six fires in the last 18 months that were caused by improper disposal of rags materials used to stain or paint. The property lost to fire could...

Mental Health & Homelessness - Part 2

70% of people experiencing chronic homelessness in Marin report having some type of psychiatric or emotional challenge. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we looked at what Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is. In Part 2, we'll look at how SMI has been treated over time. Supernatural Origins For thousands of years mental illness...

Fire Station 57 Update July 2018

Project Update: At Fire Station #57, the contractor has completed most of the concrete masonry block walls for the Fire Station building. The structural steel was delivered at the end of July and the contractor quickly mobilized an erection crew and got the steel installed in only four days. Steel erection for the second floor...

Fire Station 52 Update July 2018

Project Update: During the month of July, Alten Construction continued MEP rough-in and framing at the Main Building. Fire roofing was completed. Exterior roofing/sheathing commenced. Drywall tape/finish occurred at the Classroom, as well as TPO roofing. The concrete decking for the Training Tower was completed while finishes commenced. Work began for the on-site/off-site utilities and storm drain. PROJECT...

Public Safety Center | July 2018 Update - Shotcrete Walls

During the month of July, Alten Construction continued with the forming of the shotcrete forms (walls) for the remaining perimeter of the basement including the apparatus bay. Major coordination of the shotcrete walls took place, setting doors, waterproofing, water stoppers, electrical conduits and electrical boxes, rebar, dowel templates MEP penetrations and screed wire. Once completion of the shotcrete forms...

Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Senator John McCain

San Rafael Mayor Gary Phillips has authorized the flag of the United States to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Senator John McCain. The U.S. flag will remain at half-staff until the date of Senator McCain's internment.

Agenda Packet – August 27, 2018

8/23/18 - Storm Water Pump Maintenance

DPW has started its annual review and repair of several storm water pumps. This year we are removing a total of three pumps for repair or possible replacement. In order to review and determine if the unit need repair, the entire pump is removed and shipped to the contractor’s yard where it is dismantled and...

8/23/18 - Smart Larkspur Extension Update

The SMART Larkspur extension construction work continues with the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive). The Francisco Blvd West realignment is moving forward at a fast pace. The subcontractor, Ghilotti Brothers Construction, is not wasting any time with construction. The work includes environmental mitigation of...

8/24/18 - Paving at Francisco West and Andersen

In early August Public Works staff reported that a portion of Francisco Blvd. West and Andersen Drive was scheduled to be resurfaced starting on August 9, 2018. The approach included grinding the roadway on Friday night and performing the resurfacing on Monday night. SMART’s contractor was required to secure an encroachment permit from Caltrans the...

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