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Protecting Against Wildfire

Your safety is our priority, passion, and mission - but we need your help! Over the past few years we have all seen the devastating impact of wildfires. To help protect your family, friends, homes, businesses and community, the San Rafael City Council has adopted new vegetation standards. Fire knows no boundaries and therefore vegetation...

Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaDate and time: 2021-04-13 06:00 pmLocation: Board of Library Trustees - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect...

Planning Commission - April 13, 2021 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-13 07:00 pmLocation: Planning Commission - April 13, 2021Department: Public...

Elected Officials- Compensation Detail Summary

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – April 7, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-07 06:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – April 7, 2021Department: Public WorksAgendaSelect "download" to view agendaDate and time: 2021-04-07 06:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee – April 7, 2021Department: Public WorksAgendaSelect "download" to view agendaAgenda packetSelect "download" to view agenda packetDate and time: 2021-04-07 06:00 pmLocation:...

ADA Access Advisory Committee - April 7, 2021 (Special)

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-07 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Access Advisory Committee - April 7, 2021Department: Building DivisionAgendaSelect 'download' to view agendaDate and time: 2021-04-07 02:00 pmLocation: ADA Access Advisory Committee - April 7, 2021Department: Building DivisionAgendaSelect 'download' below to view the AgendaAgenda packetSelect 'download' below to view the Agenda PacketDate and time: 2021-04-07...

2021-04-05 Agenda Packet

San Rafael Public Library Book to Action

This week the San Rafael Public Library launched “Book to Action,” a community-wide program from the California Center for the Book to Read/Discuss/Act during the months of March-June. Supervising Librarian Jill Harris and Librarians Bonnie Groshong and Margaret Stawowy have been leading the effort, with support from many other library staff.  This series is centered around The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, as well as the themes brought...

Agenda Packet - April 1, 2021

Agenda - April 1, 2021

Water Conservation

It's always a good time to conserve We just came out of a historic drought, and climate change is making them more prevalent. It won't be long before we hit the dry season again. It benefits all of us to revisit our water use and keep up good conservation practices to help preserve our water...

City Council - April 5, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-05 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - April 5, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-05 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - April 5, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the City of San Rafael will...

How does this work relate to the parking box program?

This work is the first step towards evaluating areas and installing parking boxes. Our hope is that vegetation removal along roadways will increase safe parking options while still allowing for access and emergency egress. 

What is the purpose of this work?

This work will improve evacuation safety and emergency responder access during a wildfire by reducing the amount of flammable vegetation along and above roadways. 

When will the work take place in my neighborhood?

Roadside work typically occurs in the Spring of every year and focusses on areas with increased risks across the entire City. If you would like to report hazardous roadside vegetation in your neighborhood, please call the defensible space hotline with specific information at (415) 485-3054

Will crews remove dead wood along the side of the road?

Yes. If crews observe dead trees, downed limbs, or dead vegetation within reach of the roadway, they will remove the debris. 

What gives you the authority to conduct this work?

The work has been authorized by the Fire Chief under the San Rafael Municipal Code and California Fire Code. 

Will the Fire Department be removing trees and vegetation from private property without the owner’s permission?

No, vegetation removal will occur in and from the public right-of-way. If vegetation that threatens evacuation routes is observed outside of the right-of-way, clearly on private property, SRFD will ask permission before removing.  

Will the Fire Department be removing mature trees?

Rarely. This program will focus on trimming individual tree limbs, shrubs, and other vegetation that overhangs the roadway. No mature trees will be removed unless a safety hazard is identified by a certified arborist and/or fire officials and it is determined that removal is the only safe option.  

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