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Project Update – Week of 11/28 WR Forde won’t be onsite until Tuesday to address existing conditions along Main Dr. They’ll be situated on the hillside of Main Dr. for light trenching and backfill. Traffic control will be up along Main Dr. to allow for safe construction. The following week, WR Forde will be starting...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Los Ranchitos Park on a fall day Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Aref Ahmadia for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The Boyd Gate House was built in 1879. Congrats Aref, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to...
Reunión Especial del Consejo de la Ciudad El lunes por la noche, el Consejo de la Ciudad comenzará con una reunión especial a las 6:00 p.m. donde el Consejo escuchará los informes del Consejo y del Administrador de la Ciudad, así como la votación sobre el calendario de consentimiento. La reunión regular del Consejo programada...
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 (November 28 – December 2): Construction Crews formed the stairs at...
This week's upcoming weather forecast is expecting rainfall from tonight till tomorrow morning, with additional rain through the weekend. On top of that, freezing temperatures are also expected. Please stay safe and review the following material to remain well informed. Check out www.weather.gov/mtr/ for more information.
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Planning Commission Board Description: The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make...
D&D pipeline will be closing a portion of the road by 267 Bret Harte Rd to perform final pavement restoration for a MMWD waterline replacement project. The road closure will happen Thursday, December 1 from approximately 9A.M – 4P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-042 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
Project Update – Week of 11/21 WR Forde will be working along Point San Pedro for restoration of the curb. All residents should be aware while moving through the area and paying attention to the traffic flaggers stationed along the road. Speed limit is reduced to 25mph while they work. The following week, there will...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Rafael Hires New Director of Digital Service and Open Government San Rafael, CA - Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Micah Hinkle as the new Director of Economic Development and Innovation, effective November 28, 2022. Micah brings twenty-two years of municipal government experience, including...
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 (November 21 – November 23): No work will be performed...
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...
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in San Rafael along public roads and right of ways as a part of an MWPA-funded Evacuation Route Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a...
The City of San Rafael invites residents of the Canal, Spinnaker, Bay Point, Bahia and surrounding neighborhoods to a virtual public meeting to share information and solicit feedback on a number of neighborhood improvements planned for the general area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The link to participate...
Each year, the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) network recognizes the best places to work in local government. This annual award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. San Rafael has been named winner of ELGL's 2022 Best Places to work in Local Government....
WHAT: TEMPORARY Lane Closure during site improvements at Fire Station 55. A temporary eastbound closure will be necessary to install a new water connection for the fire sprinkler system in coordination with Marin Municipal Water District. Also, there will be a flagger directing traffic West bound. PLEASE REDUCE YOUR SPEED DURING THIS TIME. WHY: To...
Project Update – Week of 11/14 WR Forde will be going through all the newly installed pipes for a final cleaning and capturing footage of the pipe for quality control. They will also be working along Point San Pedro for restoration of the road and curb where the new pipe was installed. All residents should...
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 (November 14 - 18): Construction Crews formed the stairs and...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT West End San Rafael en Sunset Crédito de la fotografía: Lidia Que, oficina del administrador de la Ciudad Last Quiz Question Felicitaciones a Joan Herriges por ser la primera en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. La obra artística Regeneración se encuentra en el parque Arbor, en la esquina...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo West End San Rafael at Sunset Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Joan Herriges for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. The art, Regeneration, is located at Arbor park, on the corner of Las Gallinas Avenue and Manuel T. Freitas...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/21/22 thru Wednesday 11/23/22. 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932
During the first few weeks in October, the initial round of parking clarifications in the Gerstle Park, Fair Hills, and West End Neighborhoods were completed to help improve emergency access and egress. After the installation of the new signage, there has been an adjustment period where staff have been working with residents in these neighborhoods...
MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the Central San Rafael...
The San Rafael Fire Department will be conducting vegetation work in the San Rafael open space behind Gerstle Park as a part of an MWPA-funded Fuel Reduction Project. The City of San Rafael is part of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA). In 2020, Marin County voters passed special tax Measure C, which established a Joint...
The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 13 – 19th 2022 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous...
Project Update – Week of 11/7 WR Forde is wrapping up all piping construction on Oak Dr. this week. They’ve completed the main through Oak Dr. and all joining lower laterals. The following week, WR Forde will be back on Point San Pedro Road to restore the asphalt at the trenches.
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 11/14/22 thru FRIDAY 11/18/22. Please direct your attention below for all notifications: 177 BRET HARTE RD 202 BUNGALOW AVE 28 MARINE DR 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY
Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal in the coming days. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters must exercise caution when passing the dredge in the channel. The Dredge DB‐Beaver is available on Channel 80 and slacks its anchor wires for vessel traffic in and out of the channel. The...
The City of San Rafael’s Department of Public Works is continuing with its plans of adding a new two-way protected cycle track and widened sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, City staff met with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (City’s design consultant) to...
This year’s Pavement Management Program was a success with over 20 centerline miles resurfaced! The two-phase pavement preservation project filled cracks and slurry sealed roads in the Dominican, Glenwood, Bret Harte, and Canal neighborhoods as well as work on Fourth Street and C Street. Next year’s project will focus on North San Rafael and the...
