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San Rafael Community Center required replacement heating and cooling equipment. Work began with an industrial crane removing the rooftop AC unit, and delivering a new unit. The indoor heating unit was also replaced. Having the rooms climate controlled helps keep all the patrons and staff happy.
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Vista aérea de San Rafael Creek Crédito de la fotografía: Scott Hess RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Susan Epidendio por ser la primera en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. La respuesta es "B", ¡aún no se ha jugado a los bolos en Albert Park! Felicitaciones a Susan y gracias por...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Aerial view of the San Rafael Creek Photo Credit: Scott Hess Last Quiz Question Congrats to Susan Epidendio “b”eing the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz regarding sports that start with the letter “b.” The answer is “B,” bowling has yet to take place at Albert Park!...
As part of the City’s Strategic Priority of Economic Recovery, the City has retained Kosmont Companies to prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan to make recommendations designed to enhance the City’s economic growth and viability. Kosmont’s approach will focus on both city-wide economic resiliencies, as well as the economic vitality of key areas of the...
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 2/21/2023 (Spanish) Gracias, alcaldesa Kate, buenas tardes miembros del consejo y buenas tardes, a la comunidad. Me encuentro fuera de la ciudad, pero me alegro de tener la oportunidad a través de Zoom esta noche para proporcionar un informe sobre el incidente policial que ocurrió el 27 de julio en Windward Way...
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 2/21/2023 Thank you, Mayor Kate, good evening members of the council and good evening, to the community. I'm out of town but glad to have an opportunity via Zoom this evening to provide a report on the police incident that occurred on July 27 on Windward Way in the Canal. I will...
Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City entering into a professional services agreement with Petaluma People Services Center for a three-year Alternative Response Program pilot, replacing traditional law enforcement responders to 911 calls involving people in crisis with social workers, mental health counselors, or medical staff. Alternative Response Teams have...
The weather system pushing through today is peaking stronger than forecast, with widespread gusts 45 – 55 mph and peak gusts in some spots exceeding 60 mph; the latest DSO SOPP has been adjusted for today to cover this escalation. SAFETY: STRONG WINDS! Downed trees/branches could be hiding a power line. Assume all wires are...
Policing in our Community Join Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati and Chief of Police David Spiller to listen to updates regarding policing in San Rafael. Light refreshments will be provided. March 8th, 2022 – Spanish with English interpretation (En español con interpretación al inglés) At Albert J. Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or join...
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...
Policing in our Community Join Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati and Chief of Police David Spiller to listen to updates regarding policing in San Rafael. Light refreshments will be provided. Únase a la Concejal Maika Llorens Gulati y al jefe de policía David Spiller para escuchar las últimas noticias sobre la actividad policial en San Rafael....
Project Update – Week of 2/20 WR Forde completed sanitary sewer main replacement on Marin St from Clayton Ave to Ross St. Sewer laterals on Marin from Clayton Ave to Ross St will be replaced and expected to be completed by February 24th. From 2/20 - 3/10, WR Forde will be on Clayton Ave and...
Department of Public Works staff happily welcomed two new administrative specialists in February 2023 to assist with the Department’s growing project portfolio and operational responsibilities. Jeannine Fuller has a master’s degree in Social Work and previously worked as a social worker in a hospital setting in San Francisco and Sonoma County. Jeannine most recently worked...
Protective padding around the backboard of basketball hoops is a key feature that provides added protection and safety. Most of the protective padding around the basketball backboards at the Albert J. Boro Community Center had been torn away or damaged. The Facilities team was able to save some of the existing padding pieces and splice...
The Facilities team moves into the final phase of construction of the City Hall Gym. Subfloor Reinforcement, heavy-duty rubberized floor mats were installed, as well as wall base and paint. The room is now ready for workout equipment to be put into place!
The front push bumpers are designed to absorb an impact and to reduce the damage done to the vehicle in case of a minor collision. The vehicle maintenance staff does a great job of keeping on top of these necessary inspections and repairs to ensure City vehicles remain safe and in compliance. In the photo you...
The Parks Department recently contracted with Gardener’s Guild to constructhe mulching of the medians along Bellam Blvd between Kerner Blvd and Windward Way. This has long been on the wish list for local residents to help cut back on herbicide use in the area. The mulch will help cut back on weed growth while keeping...
The Parks Department will replant the trees along McInnis Pkwy that were previously lost due to drought and stress. The trees were planted as a part of the Cool Parks grant program. The program, which is funded through CAL FIRE, aims to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by planting urban trees.
Sometimes collisions happen. On a recent day, a pedestrian barrier that informs pedestrians that they cannot cross the street in this location was hit and knocked down. It is very important to get these barriers repaired and back up and working in order to help protect the public from crossing at these intersections. Streets Maintenance...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Sunrise over Marinwood Photo Credit: Alissa Curtin, Administrative Services Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Jay Workman for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. So I Married an Axe Murderer is the 1993 movie that featured San Rafael’s police boat, the “Mission City!” Congrats Jay...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Salida del sol sobre Marinwood Crédito de la fotografía: Alissa Curtin, Departamento de Servicios Administrativos RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Jay Workman por ser el primero en responder correctamente nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. So I Married an Axe Murderer es la película de 1993 que presentaba el barco de la policía de...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be returning to continue electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 2/18 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed below. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 2/13/23 thru Tuesday 2/14/23. 31 Kinross Dr 15 Lockness Lane 16 Maplewood Dr 27 Briarwood Dr 47 Castlewood Dr 15 Castlewood Dr 59 Knight Dr 83 Robinhood Dr Public inquires...
Project Update – Week of 2/9 WR Forde will be onsite Saturday 2/11 to CCTV the newly installed laterals completed late last year. This won't impact traffic traveling through the area or any residents as the laterals were completed within the city and county right of way. In addition, the design team Nute Engineering has...
Public Works is excited to announce that Philip Buckley has joined our team as a Senior Civil Engineer for the Capital Improvement Program group. Philip brings over 20 years of Civil Engineering experience from working in both the private and public sectors. He was a design consultant overseeing land development projects for many years and...
The Parks Department has been busy working on getting the baseball field ready for the next season. This year the crew was able to utilize their new verticutter. The verticutter helps level the field between the turf and the skinned area to help reduce the lip that forms along the turf edge. The crew reestablished...
San Rafael’s Sidewalk Repair Program has helped numerous residents repair the sidewalk in front of their house. Once the new sidewalks are in, the Parks Department works with the homeowners and helps plant new trees to replace any that were removed during the process. The new trees, selected by the homeowner from a list compiled...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Atardecer de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Chase Sambell por ser el primero en responder correctamente nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. ¡San Rafael alberga dieciséis monumentos locales! Consulte la lista completa aquí. Felicitaciones a Chase y gracias por leer...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo San Rafael Sunset Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Chase Sambell for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael is home to sixteen local Landmarks! Check out the full list here. Congrats Chase, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll...
