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You can locate affordable housing vacancies by directly contacting properties offering affordable (also known as “below market rate”) rental units. To find a list of such properties in San Rafael and Marin County, along with their contact information, please visit the page linked below. As you contact individual properties, ask about currently available rental units, the...

Two Fridays ago I wrote to you about the Chamber of Commerce’s “Cleaning up Myths about Homelessness” event.  I left work that evening feeling incredibly excited about the growing, positive momentum to actually end homelessness in our community.  While I feel like that energy and excitement is building every day, as I have also said in past...

Click here if the issue is storm related Report Potholes/Road Conditions on Freeway, Highway, On-Ramp/Off-Ramp To report potholes on the freeway, highway on-ramps and off-ramps, and underneath the freeway, you will need to contact the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). They are a statewide agency that maintains all highways and freeways in California. Report a...

Today I had one of the most uplifting mornings I’ve had in a long time.  After months of planning, the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Cleaning up Myths about Homelessness” event at the County’s Health and Wellness Campus in East San Rafael.  Every year the Chamber runs the San Rafael Leadership Institute (of which I...

Delicious! Catering Delicious! Catering’s Story Started in 1975, Delicious! Catering has always been serious about its commitment to sustainability. So serious in fact, that it has worked hard to become the only Green Certified catering business in the County! Before curbside commercial composting was even an option, several of the staff would alternate taking the...

Project Description: These two projects include installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also includes installation of American's With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: This project is in the design phase. Below is a...

Project Description: The City applied for and was granted “One Bay Area Grant” (OBAG) funding for the “Del Presidio Boulevard and Point San Pedro Road Improvements Project.”  Del Presidio Boulevard and Point San Pedro Road will receive an asphalt concrete overlay roadway surface treatment. The first phase of this project included the installation of American with...

Project Description: Although the Terra Linda community pool was rebuilt in 2002, the pool house, which contains the restrooms, changing areas, classroom, mechanical room for pool equipment areas and storage, has not been upgraded since the 1960’s. This project included replacement, renovation and upgrades to the pool house. Project Status: The City has awarded the construction contract to...

Project Description: This project includes installation of 9 American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and drainage improvements at the following intersections: Ida Street and Second Street Sonoma Street and Elaine Way Sonoma Street and Charlotte Drive Hoag Street and Mill Street Fairfax Street and Charlotte Drive Project Status: The construction contract was...

Project Description: This project includes reconstruction of the pump station to ensure that the Stormwater Pump Station operates efficiently and effectively. The existing structure (concrete and supporting steel beams) and equipment (pumps, piping, brackets, electrical, fencing, and railings) will be replaced. The concrete wall will be removed and sidewalk will be widened. Curb, gutter, and...

Project Description: These two projects include installation of hot mix asphalt and/or micro-surfacing treatments at various locations throughout the City. This project also includes installation of American's With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Curb ramps must be installed prior to resurfacing of streets per federal law. Project Status: The project was awarded to Ghilotti Construction Company. Construction of...

Project Description: Brookdale Avenue is a one-way loop off of Lincoln Avenue and adjacent to the Irwin Creek to the north.  The area next to the roadway has experienced erosion due to the close proximity of Irwin Creek as it meanders downstream.  The creek bank erosion has caused instability in the original stacked rock retaining wall...

Project Description: This project consisted of street repairs to remove bumps that have formed on Francisco Blvd East between Medway Road and Vivian Street and on Francisco Blvd West near RAB Motors. In addition to the street repairs, other work items include minor draina ge improvements and removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and striping....

Project Description: This project made necessary repairs and improvements on H Street between 5th Ave and Forbes Ave. Improvements included installation of a new storm drain system, ADA compliant wheelchair ramps, and resurfacing of the roadway. Additionally, the City’s project, in conjunction with the San Rafael Sanitation District, included installation of a new sanitary sewer line. Project Status:...

Project Description: This project consisted of repairs on two multi-use pathways within the City: Shoreline Park Pathway and Bahia Vista School Pathway. The City applied for and received $252,000 under the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding source. The TDA grant is one of the few grants that provides funds for maintenance projects. Project Status: This...

Project Description: This project addressed gaps and barriers in pedestrian facilities such that community members and students have better access to local schools, employment, services, and other activities that are considered essential to daily life. Improvements included installation of concrete sidewalks between Woodland Avenue and Andersen Drive; installation of radar speed feedback signs; and installation of...

Project Description: This project included installation of five American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, drainage improvements, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and the replacement of an existing retaining wall between Grove Street and Lodge Lane on San Rafael Avenue. Project Status: This project is complete. Construction began June 1, 2015 and was completed June 26, 2015. Project Contact: Jeff Stutsman,...

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