The switchgear at City Hall (1400 Fifth Avenue) is over 50 years old and is past its usable life. In addition, the existing transformer and service to City Hall are not complaint with current PG&E standards and will need to be upgraded as part of this project. The City plans to install solar panels at … Continued
Victor Jones Park, a 6-acre park located in the Glenwood neighborhood concluded construction in June 2018 and now features a new play structure area and various improvements that allow more community access in the park with fencing and playground areas that benefit children and families. Thank you to the members of the @CityofSanRafael City Council, … Continued
The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities, … Continued
David Haydon’s dedication and passion for the San Rafael community is authentic and tireless. He founded II Davide Restaurant, 20 years ago, and built a successful business through challenging economic times. In addition to running one of the top restaurants in San Rafael and indeed Marin County, he strives to give back to the San Rafael … Continued
Omar Garcia, Public Works Facility Repair, Employee of the 4th Quarter 2015 Omar began his career with the City of San Rafael Department of Public Works in December 2014; and is one half of Public Works’ Facility Repair Division, which is responsible for the maintenance of all of San Rafael’s 20 plus municipal buildings and facilities. … Continued
Aldersly Aldersly’s Story Aldersly is a retirement home that was established in 1921. Aldersly has been around for 94 years, and they have been successful in part because of their forward thinking. As mentioned on their web page, “Although established many generations ago, a profound sense of compassion still guides us as we continue to … Continued
Debbie Yates, Parking Services Division, Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2015 Debbie has worked for San Rafael Parking Enforcement for over 25 years, providing her with valuable knowledge that she happily passes on to her co-workers. Exuding a positive attitude, Debbie is always willing to help others and although she may be performing a sometimes … Continued
Pilgrim Park Apartments Pilgrim Park’s Story: The objectives at Pilgrim Park Apartments are “to provide quality affordable housing and to promote community among the residents and with the neighbors on Pilgrim Hill.” Improving their waste management turned out to be a way to advance both goals. This year, Pilgrim Park staff worked with Marin Sanitary … Continued
Karen Chew, Sanitation District, Employee of the 2nd Quarter 2015 Karen has worked for the City of San Rafael since 2005 and has served as Senior Civil Engineer for the San Rafael Sanitation District since 2009. She has managed and executed more than 20 capital improvement projects for the Sanitation District ranging from $20 thousand to … Continued
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 … Continued
