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.
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The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests bids for fire hose and nozzles. Requested items include Elkhart Brass nozzles, Key Hose, and Snap-Tite Hose. Items must be furnished in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards and specifications as contained in this Request for Bids (RFB). Bids shall be submitted by businesses...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 8/18-8/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 16 ESTATES CT SAN RAFAEL 504 BRET HARTE RD SAN RAFAEL 69 OAK AVE SAN...
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 5:30 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. City Manager and Councilmember...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be closing the road near 137 Bungalow Ave to perform overhead electrical maintenance. The closure will happen Tuesday, 8/19, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2501-075 and affected properties have also been notified.
PG&E will be working at night and closing the road on Grand Ave at Lincoln Ave to work on upgrading their gas system. One travel lane on Lincoln Ave will also be closed at the intersection of Grand Ave and Lincoln Ave. Vehicles traveling on Lincoln Ave will still be able to maintain access, including...
Miller Pacific Engineering will be conducting borings and will be closing the road at 155 Pearce Rd for a City project. Local traffic will be able to maintain access to and from their homes. This closure will happen Wednesday, 8/20 from 8am-4pm. The contractor has an approved permit, EP-25-220. Affected residents have been notified.
PG&E will be working at night and closing the road on Grand Ave at Lincoln Ave to work on upgrading their gas system. One travel lane on Lincoln Ave will also be closed at the intersection of Grand Ave and Lincoln Ave. Vehicles traveling on Lincoln Ave will still be able to maintain access, including...
R.V Stitch Construction will be working at night and closing the road on Mission Ave between Lincoln Ave and Garden Ln to restore asphalt in front of the 800 Mission property. One travel lane on Lincoln will also be closed between Laurel Pl and Mission Ave to perform the work. Vehicles will be directed to...
PG&E will be conducting night work near 1235 Grand Ave to repair a gas leak in the area. The work will happen on 8/7 between 9pm-5am. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2503-003) and notifications have been sent out to affected properties. Please note this work is being done at night to minimize disruptions to...
Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan Final Documents - Completed June 2025 The Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan was completed in June 2025, and the final planning documents can be found below. The final product for this project is a park-specific planning document to guide the City in making decisions...
We are writing to provide you with an important update regarding the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program that has been under consideration for East San Rafael neighborhoods. The development of the Residential Permit Parking Program was identified as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative to "assess the feasibility...
The City of San Rafael is excited to announce the reopening of the historic Carnegie Library on August 4 following extensive renovations. The revitalized facility will feature programs and collections for all ages, a restored historic reading room, dedicated areas for public programs and computer access, and much more, all within a refreshed and welcoming...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be returning to conduct underground electrical work near 169 San Marino Dr. They have notified us that there will be another closure Friday, 8/1, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2503-045 and affected properties have also been notified.
ATTENTION: Terra Linda Park Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zones 38 and 32 is scheduled for this Saturday, 8/2/25 beginning at 8am through 2pm. Zone 38 is scheduled between the hours of 8am and 11am Zone 32 is scheduled between the hours of 11am and 2pm If possible, please do not park on the...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 7/28 – 8/1. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 21 Solar Ct. San Rafael 100 Dubois St. San Rafael 656 Knocknaboul Way San...
ATTENTION: Terra Linda Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 36 is scheduled for this Friday, 7/25/25 beginning at 8am through 12pm. Make-up Street Sweeping is also scheduled for this Saturday, 7/26/25 beginning at 8am. The areas to be swept are Zones 34 & 39: Zone 34 is scheduled between the hours of 8am and 11am...
We recently moved to semi-annual appointments to our San Rafael Boards, Commissions and Committees, and we have upcoming vacancies on the following committees: Board of Library Trustees (two vacancies) Fire Commission (two vacancies) Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (three vacancies) Planning Commission (two vacancies) District 1 Representative District 4 Representative You can learn more about...
PG&E will be working at night on 3rd St near the intersection of 3rd and Lincoln to perform gas infrastructure maintenance and restore asphalt. The work is schedule on Monday 7/21/25 from approximately 10PM to 5AM. The work is happening at night to minimize traffic impacts and the current pavement conditions have accelerated the timeline. The work will...
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 4:30 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel, liability claims and real property negotiations Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the...
Friday Night – The City of San Rafael's Code Enforcement Division, Police Department and Marin County EHS conducted a joint code enforcement effort on Friday, July 11, starting at about 6:15 pm and concluding about 9:15 pm. 13 unpermitted food vendors were contacted EHS confiscated about 500 lbs of food SRPD wrote a couple parking...
On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, neighborhoods throughout San Rafael are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “42nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime prevention event. We are looking forward to coming face to face with the community for one night of fun and festivities throughout our city. From 6:00...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be closing the road near 169 San Marino Dr to perform underground electrical maintenance. The closure will happen Friday, 7/18, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2503-045 and affected properties have also been notified.
Project Update 07/14/2025 SRSD replaced the sewer mainline and installing a wet well and valve pit for a new pump station in 3rd Street in front of the San Rafael High School.
Project Update 07/14/2025 SRSD is replacing the sewer mainline at 1595 Francisco Blvd East from July 5th- August 8th, including restoration of the ground surface upon completion.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 7/14 – 7/18. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 21 Solar Ct. 100 Dubois St. 205-251 BRET HARTE RD 83 BRET HARTE RD...
Antonia Vezzoli We’re thrilled to welcome Antonia Vezzoli to the Department of Public Works as our Dean Allison intern for Summer 2025. Antonia moved with her family to Marin County just a few years ago—right before starting college! She’s currently studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis and has just completed her second year....
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit bid proposals for qualified contractors to construct the Pickleweed Library Renovation Project. The project is a full interior renovation of the Pickleweed Branch Library. The Project scope includes, but it is not limited to, modifications to: new interior walls, doors, interior glazing, ceilings, and finishes,...
The City of San Rafael, CA is excited to announce a call for artists for five public art opportunities in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District for installation in 2026. Artists and artist teams are invited to apply, including mural opportunities for California-based artists and sculpture opportunities for all US-based artists. Downtown San Rafael has...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be closing the road near 141 Terrace Ave to perform overhead electrical work. The closure will happen Monday, 7/7, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-39 and affected properties have also been notified.
MMWD is closing the road near 77 Jewell St to address a water main leak. The closure will happen today, Monday, 6/30, between approximately 8am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-162 and affected properties are being notified.
