The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 

Category: Canal Neighborhood Improvements

Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project: April 2025 Update

Construction work continues on the City’s Pickleweed Park Enhancement project that began in September 2024. In preparation for the installation of the all-weather turf, the contractor has removed the existing grass field and is preparing the final grading. Most of the demolition work has been completed as well as minor concrete work and the installation … Continued

Canal Parking Striping Project

This week, Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. was awarded the Canal Parking Striping Project. Scheduled to commence shortly, the project will involve implementing new striping in the Canal neighborhood, including street parking spaces and red and yellow curb areas. Aimed at alleviating limited parking and enhancing neighborhood traffic safety, this initiative addresses critical concerns within … Continued

Canal Broadband Project Highlights Digital Divide in the Community

For many residents in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, unreliable or unaffordable internet service is a frustrating reality. It hinders residents’ ability to work, learn, and stay connected. To address this issue, the City of San Rafael is working alongside the County of Marin as part of the Digital Marin initiative to develop strategies and outcomes … Continued

Pickleweed Park

Toward the end of the month, the Parks Division knocked out a comprehensive clean-up around the entire front of the Al Boro Community Center in Pickleweed Park.  Here you can see the crew focused on trimming the roses along the front and knocking down the weeds.  

Canal Striping Project

Bid advertised: January 25, 2024  Submission deadline: February 20, 2024  The City recently advertised our Canal Striping Project on BidExpress. The project objective is to remove conflicting striping and install new striping, including red curb, yellow curb, and parking Ts and Ls on various streets in the Canal neighborhood. This project is still being advertised … Continued

Dredging Operations Extended through December 31st, 2023

Dredging Operations Extended through December 31st, 2023 The City of San Rafael’s dredging operations have been granted an extension through December 31st.  If you are interested in applying for a permit for dredging, please use the below link: Dredging Permit – City of San Rafael 

Dredging construction ends in San Rafael Canal

Dredging construction ends in San Rafael Canal in 2023 The City of San Rafael’s dredging project has officially ended all construction as of February 28, 2023, consistent with environmental permitting regulations. Although the construction phase of the project has ceased, DPW Staff will continue to work on permitting, surveying, sediment testing and reporting aspects of … Continued

Canal Lighting Project Update

PG&E will start construction this week on upgrading their infrastructure in order for the city to be able to install street lights. Depending on weather, the city and PG&E anticipate this process will be complete this spring. The location of new street lights were identified by the Canal community as part of the Community Based … Continued

Canal Lighting Project Update

The City has been working hard with PG&E to get lights installed on locations identified from the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan. Last spring, City staff identified 42 locations where PG&E had existing poles, but no lights. In June 2022 PG&E met with the City about the project and the strong need to provide lighting … Continued

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