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Fire Station 57 Update September 2017

Project Progress During the month of September, Alten construction completed site preparation for the next phase of work, which will include the installation of the underground site utilities and the building foundation work. Alten Construction also completed the foundation, rebar installation, and block placement for the CMU wall that is located at the perimeter of...

Fire Station 52 Update September 2017

Project Progress During the month of September, Alten construction prepared the Classroom Building for a concrete slab placement. During the preparation, the contractor placed the slab rock, 15 mil vapor barrier, slab rebar, still anchor bolt plates and all utility stubs. After the pour the contractor cured the slab by flooding it with 2 to...

Take Steps to Reduce Effects of Excessive Heat

Triple-digit temperatures prompt warning from National Weather Service San Rafael, CA – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through the Labor Day weekend for most of California, including Marin County. Additionally, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory because of smoke from Northern California wildfires blowing into the...

Library Staff Position and City Clerk Position Evolving

Periodically, the City has the need to reclassify positions that have been assigned more complex work and that require broader skills and technical knowledge. The Pickleweed Library is a small satellite library with a small staff. The full-time Library Assistant II has taken on ongoing responsibilities that warrant reclassification to a Senior Library Assistant level. ...

Storm Water Pump Station Repair

The City owns and operates 12 storm water pump stations. The vast majority of the City’s storm drain inlets, located along the curbs of City streets, drain into these pump stations, where the water is pumped back out to the Bay. These stations work hard during the winter months to keep our City streets from...

Traffic Safety Grant

On Tuesday evening, the City Council will decide whether or not to accept a $110,000.00 Step Grant for a “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.” With the grant funds the City of San Rafael could improve traffic safety by conducting DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols, distracted driving enforcement, high collision intersection enforcement, speed enforcement patrols, and enforcement...

SMART Update

Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) started regular commuter rail service on August 25, 2017, from the Santa Rosa Airport to the downtown San Rafael Station. Congratulations SMART! On Tuesday evening, the City Council will hear a report from Public Works giving an overview of SMART-related construction projects that have been completed by the City,...

Energy Efficiency Loan

The City is gearing up for one of its biggest citywide energy efficiency upgrades yet. Last fall the City partnered with PG&E to apply for a $1.2m California Energy Commission (CEC) loan to replace all streetlights within the City, and interior lights in older City buildings with more energy efficient LED bulbs. The savings generated...

Meter Bag & "No Parking" Sign Request Form

Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study Executive Summary

Downtown Parking/Wayfinding Study Final Report

Agenda Packet - August 29, 2017

Where to Park to Catch the SMART Train

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) service has finally arrived! And, we want your SMART experience to be excellent. So, please only park in the locations listed here to avoid problems! Do not park in the residential areas and/or spaces with time-limits or other parking restrictions.* Civic Center SMART Station Parking (FREE PARKING): If you’re...

SMART Begins Full Service August 25, 2017

SMART Announces Full Service to begin August 25, 2017 SMART announced last week that it has received the green light from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin full passenger train service. Service will begin on Friday, August 25. Please remember to use extreme caution around the railroad tracks as the train will only sound the horn as...

SMART Parking Information

We want your SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) experience to be fantastic! Please only park in the locations listed here to avoid problems! Do not park in the residential areas and/or spaces with time-limits or other parking restrictions.* Civic Center SMART Station Parking (FREE PARKING): If you’re taking the train from the Civic Center SMART...

Freitas/Las Gallinas Construction Update 08/23/17

Work Completed In Past Two Weeks The major items of work completed include the concrete pile foundations and abutments for the new bridge on the west side of Las Gallinas (see attached photo of rebar for bridge abutment). The Contractor removed the old ‘pork-chop’ island on the southwest corner (i.e., Arbor Park corner) where the traffic signal pole...

School Commute

It’s back to school, and that usually means more traffic congestion. Please consider carpooling or teaching your kids how to safely walk, bike, or take transit to school. Learn more about these options and important safety information at Safe Routes to Schools.

November 7 Election

As of the filing deadline for City of San Rafael elected official candidates, only incumbents filed for the seats up for re-election. In this case, the Election Code allows for nominating and appointing incumbents should the City Council wish not to hold an election. An election of this nature would cost from $180,000 to $230,000....

2016-2017 General Fund Financial Results

Also on Monday night, the City Council will consider an update on the year-end results of Fiscal Year 2016-17. Property-related taxes ended the year strong, while sales tax revenues ended at the lowest level in three years. General Fund revenues came in $900K short of projections, mostly due to the decline in sales tax and...

Public Safety Center - Design Phase

The design phase for the new Public Safety Center (future home of Fire Station 51, Police Department and Fire Department Administration) is nearly complete. To prepare the site for construction, demolition and excavation is the next step. This phase also includes salvaging historic and cultural items from Fire Station 51 that will be integrated into...

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