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Partnership for new underground utility district

The Department of Public Works is partnering with PG&E to establish an underground utility district on Canal Street between Medway Road to Spinnaker Point Drive as part of the “Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Program.” City staff, PG&E, and other utility representatives had a great meeting onsite last Thursday, 9/29/22. We walked along Canal Street and...

Canal movie night with DPW!

Thank you, San Rafael! You came out and showed up and helped make the Canal Movie Night the success that it was. City staff from the Department of Public Works (April Miller, Joanna Kwok, and Stephen Acker) were well prepared to answer questions regarding upcoming improvements in local San Rafael neighborhoods and provide some much-needed...

Public Safety Center lobby murals

Last week, the Public Safety Center received its metal panel artwork display. All the lobby walls feature an array of photos representative of San Rafael. The medium used for the artwork was selected by Mary McGrath Architects, the designer of the building, to fit in nicely with the brick walls and historic elements in the...

Fire Stations #54 and #55 construction update

Fire Station 54 construction continues to move forward hitting important milestones like the completion of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler piping installation. The permanent wood stairs have been installed and the contractor is starting to install drywall in multiple areas of the building. Outside, the raised steel platform is ready to receive the emergency...

MMWD waterline replacement projects underway

Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) has begun construction on two watermain replacement projects in the City. The Courtwright System Improvement project on Bret Harte Rd. and the Treehaven Fireflow Improvement project in the Sun Valley Neighborhood. Courtwright System Improvement Project The project involves upgrading equipment on MMWD’s property and replacing an 8” water main by...

PD substation renovation

Remodeling your office can lead to a better use of space. Recently, the police department requested that the Police Substation located at the Albert Boro Community center be renovated. The walls were repaired, and repainted and new carpet was installed. In addition to the cosmetic upgrades, the HVAC system was improved to give increased airflow...

DPW's new electric leaf blowers

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....

Preparations for the upcoming winter season

As we enter the winter season one of the projects that the streets department takes on is cleaning ditches. Some of the reasons we clean them are to make sure there are no obstructions and to create room for new sediment to gather. As you can see in the attached photo, we used a skid...

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Revised)

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-10-05 07:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022Department: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022AgendaSelect 'download' to view agendaDate and time: 2022-10-05 06:00 pmLocation: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022Department: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022AgendaSelect 'download'...

Pickleweed Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Cancelled)

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-10-05 07:00 pmLocation: Pickleweed Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Cancelled)Department: Pickleweed Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Cancelled)Date and time: 2022-10-05 07:00 pmLocation: Pickleweed Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Cancelled)Department: Pickleweed Advisory Committee - October 5, 2022 (Cancelled)

Leaf Blower Ordinance Flyer - English and Spanish

Bayside Acres Phase A - Weekly Update September 26

Project Update – Week of 9/26 Construction is working its way along Point San Pedro with the 3rd manhole base poured. Our 4th and final manhole on Point San Pedro Road will be tracking next week. We are continuing our trenching activities well into next week, so slower traffic is expected. Open trenching has begun...

MMWD Treehaven Fire Flow Improvement Project in the Sun Valley Neighborhood

Argonauts Constructors will be starting the Treehaven Fire Flow Improvement Program on behalf of MMWD on Oct 3 in the Sun Valley Neighborhood. Work is scheduled to begin on October 3 and estimated to be completed mid-January 2023. Construction hours are 8 A.M to 5 P.M Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Utility work is expected...

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work - San Rafael - Monday 10/3/2022 to Friday 10/7/2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 10/3/22 thru Friday 10/7/22. 1100 4TH ST 140 AUBURN ST 141 AUBURN ST 202 AUBURN ST 37.959325 -122.525854 BRET HARTE RD 37.958971 -122.529711 BRUSHWOOD LN 711 D ST 90 DEER PARK AVE 36 ELENA CIR 37.97176349...

Third Street Improvement Project – 9/30/2022 weekly update

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 (September 26 - 30): Construction Crews replaced sidewalk sections at...

2022-10-03 Agenda Packet

City Council - October 3, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-10-03 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - October 3, 2022Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2022-10-03 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - October 3, 2022Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. In-Person: San Rafael City Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael,...

Installation Scheduled for Parking Boxes and Additional Signage

Parking clarifications in the Dominican, Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled for installation starting the 2nd week in October. Painted curbs, new signage, and parking boxes will help offer a clear indication of where it is safe to park and still allow safe resident emergency evacuation and access for emergency vehicles....

The Great Shakeout - October 20, 2022

Let's prepare for an earthquake by participating in the Great Shakeout on October 20th at 10:20 am! Register at ShakeOut.org to be counted. For more details, please check out the flyer below.

Bayside Acres Phase A - Weekly Update September 19

Project Update – Week of 9/19 Construction has moved along Point San Pedro as WR Forde has started making headway with installation of the 1st manhole downstream of Point San Pedro Rd. Trenching activities along westbound traffic will continue so expect flaggers to enforce lower speed limits. Potholing along Oak Dr. will start towards the...

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