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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.

Cell Phones

The City has been in touch with cell phone companies and understand that they are actively working on their contingency plans to assist consumers in the event of a potential power shutdown by PG&E. This is a statewide issue and as soon as the City hears back from them, we will share the information with...

Traffic Control

Battery back-up units will be utilized at all intersections along major arterials and major collectors, that is about 50% of our traffic signals. The remainder of the intersections will be left dark. By the California Vehicle Code, an intersection in dark mode is a legal four way stop with or without stop signs. Please be...

Sewage

The City’s sewage system will continue functioning, Central Marin Sanitary Agency (CMSA) has the ability to extend the sewage system function with the use of existing co-generation engine and holding tanks for the primary treated effluent at their plant. Residents would be asked to limit use of the sewage system by doing things like not...

Water

To improve Marin Municipal Water District's readiness to respond to a PSPS, MMWD’s Board of Directors approved funding for portable generators that can be utilized at strategic sites to ensure MMWD is able to deliver water to their customers. MMWD uses pump stations powered by electricity to fill their water storage tanks. Should a PSPS...

There are already multiple gas stations near Northgate, can we stop Costco from opening a gas station at this location?

The City does not have any criteria for over concentration of land uses, like gas stations. The current zoning for the mall property (General Commercial), allows gas stations in the zone, subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The appropriateness of a gas station and evaluation of any potential impacts will be considered through the public...

Why not consider housing in this location instead?

The current zoning for the property does allow housing, in addition to commercial development. The Mall ownership has not proposed housing at this time. The owner of the Mall, Merlone Geier has indicated that housing is still an option that they will consider in the future. At this time, the mall ownership is focused on...

Why are other locations not being considered (near Target or the former Orchard Supply Hardware)?

Costco and Merlone Geier (owner of Northgate Mall) have applied for a Conceptual Review/Pre Application to solicit preliminary feedback from the City and the public for a Costco at this location. This is not a city-sponsored project, therefore the City does not decide where to propose new projects. The applicants have applied for this proposal...

The City recently approved the Northgate Walk project, how will potential traffic impacts of new housing be taken into consideration in determining approval?

The traffic study will evaluate existing traffic conditions, along with previously approved, but not yet built projects, including the recently approved Northgate Walk and other approved, but not yet built projects in North San Rafael.

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