Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider using $850,000 in granted bike path funds to purchase steel components to be used to build the multi-use path that will parallel the SMART Larkspur Extension rail line at its crossing near Francisco Boulevard West. The multi-use path will provide a dedicated space for pedestrians, bicyclists,...
Thank you to the 193 individuals, businesses, nonprofits, schools, service organizations and spiritual groups that make our Earth Day projects such a success! All One Ocean Center for Volunteers and Non Profit Leadership Conservation Corps North Bay Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association Master Gardeners @ Falkirk Mansion My Earth Day Marin Coalition Marin Litter Coalition Mission San...
Project Update: During the month of March, Alten Construction mobilized material and equipment and began installation of CMU at the perimeter and interior building walls. The installation of UG MEP elements (including deep interior and Apparatus Bay trough drain aspects) was completed. Delivery, staging, and set up of CMU material and equipment continued during the...
Project Update: During the month of March, Alten Construction continued work on the Fire Station Building and the Training Classroom. The Training Tower foundation work initiated with anchor pier delivery, installation and successful pull-testing. Tower footing rebar installation was ongoing at the end of the period. At the Fire Station Building, the CMU block was...
During the month of March, the weather turned for the worst raining constantly pushing the site to its limits forcing the team to act quickly. An additional baker tanks was brought to the site and the purchase of pumps was required to help contain the rain water on site. The pumps had to be placed...
Bike to Work Week encourages commuters and others to get out of their car and use a bicycle to get to and from their work. Safe paths for bicyclists are essential to make riding a real possibility for commuters. The City will conduct a one week pilot project from May 7 to 11 to coincide with Bike...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the design of a rehabilitation of an existing bathroom located at the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park. The final product sought is construction contract documents including cost-effective design options, plans, specifications, and cost estimates ready for bid. Proposals shall be submitted...
We’re always looking for ways to make San Rafael more bike-friendly. On Monday night, the City Council will hear about a pilot project to create a “cycle track” on Tamalpais Avenue during Bike to Work Week, May 7 to 11. During that week, we will convert Tamalpais Avenue to a one-way street and create a...
Also on Monday evening, the City Council will consider awarding a $1.5 million street resurfacing contract to Team Ghilotti and a $100K agreement with Park Engineering for associated inspection services. The staff report outlines which streets will be repaved. Additional neighborhood outreach will be conducted closer to the time of the projects. Read the staff...
The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and...
The City of San Rafael’s current Purchasing Policy was adopted in 1994 and has not been changed since. On Monday night, the City Council will consider an update to the Purchasing Policy that reflects best practices and ensures compliance with new federal regulations. The proposed changes include increasing the City Manager’s award authority, adding a...
NOTE: Due to a policy change, we will no longer be able to process applications with credit card information. Please use this new Residential Resale Report application when applying and mail in a check with the appropriate fee. You can also apply online if paying by credit card. Old versions of this application with credit card information...
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), San Rafael – along with much of the rest of North Bay – will be impacted by a late-season storm beginning today. Light to moderate rain is expected to begin this afternoon. Rainfall is forecast to pick up in intensity on Friday and gradually taper off by midday...
Mark Wright, Streets Maintenance Supervisor, was recognized as the Employee of the Year 2017! "Over the last two months, the City of San Rafael has experienced several significant rain events with rain totals double the normal rainfall for this time of year. The City's properties, roadways, and infrastructure has survived this deluge based on the hard...
The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published several draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and their election sequences....
It's that time of year! From Splash Camp to Lemonade Camp, Carpentry for Kids Camp to Ballet Camp… check out our fun summer camps and aquatics programs along with our great classes for all ages including fitness, sports, arts & crafts and more! Register online anytime, or in-person during business hours at one of our friendly community centers. A...
Project Update The team has made excellent progress at Fire Station #57. During the month of January, the new driveway and side walk were completed along Civic Center Drive. The foundation formwork and rebar are underway as well as the elevator pit concrete work. We are excited to see this project moving at full speed....
Project Progress Alten Construction continues to work on the Fire Station and Classroom Buildings. At the Fire Station Building, the CMU walls are going up along with electrical and plumbing rough in work. At the Classroom Building, the Contractor continues their wood framing and electrical rough in. The Contractor also completed the concrete work for...
Project Update: During the month of January, Alten Construction continued to work on the Fire Station Building; the Classroom Building and the retaining wall/ bio-retention on the North-East side of the site. At the Fire Station Building, contractor continued with installation of Scaffolding, wood framing at the bay room and the CMU Block. The CMU...
Project Update: During the month of January, Alten Construction continued to work on the Fire Station Building; the Classroom Building and the retaining wall/ bio-retention on the North-East side of the site. At the Fire Station Building, contractor continued with installation of Scaffolding, wood framing at the bay room and the CMU Block. The CMU...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified consultants for the update of Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) along sixty-three (63) roadway segments throughout the city. The speed survey will include the development of recommendations for all study roadway segments based on information collected and provided by the City. The final product...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified Consultants for the evaluation and prioritization of uncontrolled crossings within City jurisdiction. The final product sought is a summary of ranked crosswalks in order of priority and recommendations with conceptual drawings for each location. Proposals shall be submitted by firms that have a capable...
The City of San Rafael is changing the way that our City Councilmembers are elected. This past January, the City Council made a decision to switch to district elections by 2020. After holding several public hearings and receiving feedback from the community, the City’s demographers published eleven draft maps, each depicting potential district boundaries and...
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included development of affordable housing, ADA sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. Marin County’s allocation is estimated at $1.4 million and San...
At their meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear two reports from staff about our sustainability initiatives; the first will be about our greenhouse reductions and the second will outline our priorities for 2018. San Rafael’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped 16 percent between 2005 and 2015, meaning the City is making progress towards...
Each year the City Council Sustainability Liaison, Councilmember Kate Colin, works with City staff, and community members to identify key priorities taken from our Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) to be implemented during the year. Some of the high priority goals include adding solar to City Hall with EV charging stations, achieving LEED gold certification...
Homelessness is a regional challenge and requires collaboration between public agencies across Marin. A couple of years ago, the Community Homeless Fund was established to help fund regional approaches to solving homelessness, such as a rotating shelter program in the Winter months. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider participating in the fund by...
The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) plays a major role in funding transportation projects and programs that improve mobility, reduce congestion, and provide a transportation system with more options for those living, working, visiting and traveling in Marin County. TAM administers the expenditure plans for Measure A, the ½ cent sales tax measure passed in...
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified electrical consultants for the upgrade of the B Street Community Center Stage Lighting. It is the intent of the City to hire a qualified vendor or contractor who can provide project management, preliminary assessments, and upgrade design and estimate of improvements costs for the...
