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REMINDER: Upcoming full weekend full off-ramp closure for NB US 101 Central San Rafael (10/22 – 10/25)

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REMINDER: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 10 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am. Please note: these dates and times are subject to change. If you would like to...

Third Street Improvement project - 3/25/22 weekly update

"... note: all estimated timelines are tentative and subject to change. ..."

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (March 21- 25): Maggiora & Ghilotti continued trenching and installing...

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement lane closure June - July 2022 (CalTrans)

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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is re-starting the US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement. The project commenced on February 2021, and on December 11, 2021, the project was suspended due to environmental regulations for creek work. From June 27 - July 1, 2022, there will be a lane closure starting at 9...

May 2015 Spotlight: The Albert Building

"... materials to inform tenants of the changes. Mr. Berry is also in the process of getting the building LEED ..."

The Albert Building The Albert Building’s Story: The Albert Building has come a long way since the days when so much trash was generated from the offices that it would fill up the freight elevator on a daily basis! Robert Berry, who has owned and managed the building for over 35 years, is helping to...

San Rafael Receives Age-Friendly Designation Letter from World Health Organization

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The City of San Rafael was recently designated as a member of the World Health Organization's Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

Proposed Kaiser project at 1650 Los Gamos

"... changes to the parking spaces. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been ..."

At 1650 Los Gamos, Kaiser Permanente is proposing a project with three components: Amendment to the current zoning to add medical office use as an allowable use in the PD and allow the existing 148,000‐gross square foot office building to be utilized as a medical office building The construction of an up‐to 511‐space parking structure on...

Improving the Albert Park Area

"... staff met with Safeway and 7-Eleven to discuss solutions. In addition, the City has made some changes ..."

The City continues to work with the businesses around Albert Park area as there were a high rate of calls to the police department and concerns by local residents. Recently Mayor Phillips and City staff met with Safeway and 7-Eleven to discuss solutions. In addition, the City has made some changes around the B Street...

The History of Modern Homelessness

"... as the consequence of multiple economic, political, and social changes in our country ..."

Did Homelessness Start in 1982? Homelessness - or a lack of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence - has of course existed for a very long time. Thinking just about the United States, in the 19th century tens of thousands of people experienced homelessness as cities (and the country itself) rapidly grew and urbanized....

Hugo Landecker, Citizen of the Year 2014

"... , the neighborhood plan resulted in a number of zoning and municipal code changes intended to protect ..."

Hugo Landecker is a 45 -year resident of San Rafael that is well known for his community activism and passion for protecting San Rafael neighborhoods. As a long-standing resident of Gerstle Park, in 1973, Hugo helped form the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association so that neighbors could work in a unified way with the City of...

Parking Box Implementation Update

"... been working with residents in these neighborhoods to make any necessary small changes before ..."

During the first few weeks in October, the initial round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods were completed to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of the new signage, there has been an adjustment period where staff have been working with residents in these neighborhoods...

DPW's new electric leaf blowers

"... in the 2030 Climate Change Action Plan; goal LCT-C10 of the plan calls ..."

The Parks Department has been busy acquiring new electric leaf blowers to comply with the new City ordinance that bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The ban took effect on October 1st. https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/leafblowers/ On July 18, 2022, the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate the operation of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits....

Labor Day Weekend Heat Wave

"... ) for this upcoming holiday weekend. While forecasts may continue to change, temperatures in the mid to high ..."

Marin County, including the City of San Rafael, has received an Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) for this upcoming holiday weekend. While forecasts may continue to change, temperatures in the mid to high 90s are likely. In addition, a Flex Alert was issued by California ISO for Wednesday 8/31. Additional flex...

Parking Box Program Update and Signage Improvement

"... with residents in these neighborhoods to make any necessary small changes. The clarifications set ..."

A second round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled to be installed in February to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of new signage last year, there was an adjustment period where staff worked closely with residents in these neighborhoods to make any...

Community Gathers for King Tide Event in San Rafael

"... centered around climate change. They displayed beautiful paintings from a lead-up event focused ..."

On February 10, 2024, over 75 participants gathered for "King Tide Day" to measure and document the impact of rising waters on San Rafael. The City of San Rafael, Canal Alliance, Canal Arts, the University of California Berkeley, the Multicultural Center of Marin, The Marin Auburn Society, and the County of Marin co-hosted the family-friendly...

Safe Parking Program - New Installation Date

"... to signage, painted parking boxes, and red curbs in all four neighborhoods. These changes help offer ..."

Parking clarifications in the Dominican, Fairhills, Gerstle Park, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled for Thursday, May 4th. The materials used for painting the parking boxes on pavement require a dry surface so, the installation date had been delayed due to rainy weather over the past few months. Clarifications now set for installation on Thursday,...

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 11/17/2023

"... Street and Fifth Avenue. Please be alerted to changed conditions. Crews will be applying new ..."

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK November 13 - November 17 Construction crews have...

Temporary Outdoor Dining & Retail Permits

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We are partnering with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Improvement District to support our incredible business community as best as possible. Starting next week, the latest Marin County Public Health order will allow outdoor dining and retail based on the following guidelines: Guidelines for retail Guidelines for restaurants To facilitate outdoor dining...

Recreation Swim Information/Información de Natación Recreativa

"... recreativa es de 22 nadadores por cada periodo de tiempo. Si usted está asegurando la reserva para ... . La edad mínima para reservar un tiempo de natación de vuelta es de 12 ..."

Recreation Swim Reservations are required for each member of your party who is entering the facility. You may only reserve one recreation swim time per day. Face masks are recommended. Recreation Swim Program Information Swimmers that are 12 years of age or older may reserve a time to swim and do not need to be...

City Council - March 4, 2024

"... and Personnel Changes Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update for the Second Quarter Ending December ... -24 Mid-Year Personnel Changes (Fin) Recommended Action – Accept report and adopt resolution ... Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update and Personnel Changes Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update ... to Salary Schedules to Reflect FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Personnel Changes (Fin) Recommended Action ... b. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update and Personnel Changes ..."

Date and time: 2024-03-04 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - March 4, 2024Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING AT 3:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. This meeting will be held in-person. This meeting is being streamed to YouTube at www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael. How to participate in the meeting: *...

If property owners don't participate in the umbrella permit at this time, can they add their names once it's determined when the dredge would actually occur? Some homes might change homeowners during before the basin dredge occurs, so are new homeowners precluded from participating at a later date?

The City wanted to start the permit process now so that dock owners would be cleared to dredge when the USACE started. The FY2021 Work Plan began on Oct. 1. It is still not clear whether they will have funding available after the Work Plan’s priority projects (i.e. Oakland and Richmond Harbors) are completed. If...

Updates to City Hall Hours on Fridays in July and August

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