Join us on October 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual webinar to learn more about the City’s partnership with Marin County on the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-3) grant to address the Mahon Creek Path area encampment. During this webinar City and County staff will provide additional details on the ERF-3 grant and the...
Construction on the B Street Culvert Replacement Project is almost complete. The week of September 2, 2024, the contractor formed and poured the sidewalk, driveways, ramp, curb, and gutter. On September 10th, the contractor resurfaced the entire intersection surrounding the new culvert. The contractor demobilized on September 11th. The last item of work is striping,...
On September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate Drive into a new, phased mixed-use development with approximately 217,520 square feet of commercial uses and 1,422 residential units on the 44.76-acre site. No decision will be...
Structure Enforcement and Debris Removal On Tuesday, September 2nd, the City’s debris removal contractor dismantled a structure on Andersen Drive, following an order issued as a result of an administrative hearing with the City's hearing officer. There were three noticed sites brought into compliance voluntarily by the individuals residing there. The photos below show the...
Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo Movies in the Park ~ Pickleweed Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congratulations to Katie Nance! San Rafael High first welcomed students in 1888, starting with a one-room class on the upper floor of the B Street School, located at Fourth and Shaver Streets in San...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/16-9/20. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 155 PEARCE RD 1220 ANDERSEN DR 17 PERRY WALK 217 BUNGALOW AVE 10 MCCOY RD 139 PROSPECT...
PG&E will be closing the road near 377 Margarita Dr to complete power pole and associated overhead maintenance. The road closure will happen Wednesday, 9/18 between 12pm – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit from the City, EP2407-010 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
Pinnacle Power Service, contracted by PG&E, will be closing the road near 366 Margarita Drive to install a pole and anchor. The road closure will happen for about 4 hours Tuesday, 9/10, between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit: EP2405-036.
Pinnacle Power Service, contracted by PG&E, will be closing a portion of Bret Harte Rd between Bret Harte Ln (by 453 Bret Harte Rd) and Southern Heights Blvd. The road closure will happen for about 4 hours Tuesday, 9/10, between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit: EP2407-088.
Pinnacle Power Service will be closing the road near 363 Locust Ave to install a pole and anchor. The road closure will happen for about 4 hours Tuesday, 9/10, between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit: EP2408-003.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/9/24 - 9/13/24. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care: 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 09/09-09/13/2024 LOT Street City 352 Summit Ave San Rafael 150 Coleman Dr. San Rafael...
PG&E will be closing the road near 9 Bungalow Ave to complete a pole replacement job. The road closure will happen Friday, 9/6 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit from the City, EP2311-064, and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
Construction on the B Street Culvert Replacement Project started on July 22, 2024. The section of the current concrete box culvert requiring replacement has been replaced as of August 30, 2024. This week, the contractor will pour the curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ramps. Next week, the contractor will resurface the section of B Street around...
PG&E will be closing the road near 41 Chula Vista Dr to complete overhead electric work and vegetation maintenance. The road closure will happen Wednesday, 9/4/24 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit from the City, EP2304-028, and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo We <3 Sun Valley Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center Fire Station in downtown San Rafael! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...
The team working at the 800 Mission site will be closing one southbound lane on Lincoln Ave between Laurel Pl and Mission Ave until approximately 6pm to remove the crane on site. This is a one time extended land closure for today, 8/28, due to unforeseen delays with the crane removal equipment. Moving forward, lane...
MMWD will be closing the road near 55 Bellevue Ave to repair a leak in the area. The road closure will happen, Thursday, 8/29, between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2408-033 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 8/26-8/30. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 08/26-08/31/2024 LOT Street City 37 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL 5 SIERRA CIR SAN RAFAEL...
Michael Paul Company will be closing the road near 227 Coleman Ave to complete asphalt restoration for the City. The road closure will happen Monday, 8/26, between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit, EP2406-046, and have been coordinating with the affected residents regarding the closure.
PG&E’s subcontractor, WK McClellan will be closing the road near 338 Coleman Ave to complete asphalt restoration from a gas line repair job. The road closure will happen Tuesday, 8/27 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit from the City, EP2208-063 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
Project Update 8/21/24 The contractor plans to pothole and video existing sewer pipes on August 26th Replaced all seer main and lower laterals Grind and repave road on Miramar Ave and Miraflores Ave The contractor will abandon existing sewer main
August 19, 2024 - Comprehensive Homelessness Update to City Council The City Council received a comprehensive update on homelessness during its meeting on Monday night, August 19, 2024. The report included amendments to the City’s ordinance regulating camping on public property, and the City Council passed a resolution appropriating and authorizing grant funding to establish...
The City of San Rafael is sharing this informative piece from KQED News. Please note that this article was originally published by KQED. All credit for the content, including any accompanying media, belongs to the author Vanessa Rancano and KQED and can be viewed on the KQED Webpage. San Rafael to Set Up Fenced, Sanctioned...
Merlone Geier, owner and developer of Northgate Mall, is welcoming the community to review the redevelopment plan. This is a great opportunity to meet the development team and ask questions about the project. Representatives from the City will also be in attendance. Details can be found below. Date: Monday, August 26, 2024 Time: 6-8pm Location:...
My name is Emma Clark, and I was fortunate enough to work on the Capital Improvements team at the City of San Rafael Department of Public Works this summer (’24). As an Environmental Analysis/ Policy Major at Pitzer College, while my passion for civil improvements, equitable access to safe roads, and community improvements is substantial,...
We’re happy to introduce our new Dean Allison Intern, Emma Clark, who will be working with the Public Works Department this summer. Emma is in her third year of college majoring in Environmental Analysis / Policy and is planning on potentially working for one of the environmental regulatory agencies in the near future. Emma will...
Hi there! My name is Kelly Abey, and I was the Summer 2023 Honorary Dean Allison Intern. Here is an exit letter detailing my experience in the position. I grew up in the City of San Rafael in Sun Valley. I had just finished my third year at UC Davis as a double major in...
The Dominican Residential Project was resubmitted to the City of San Rafael on July 25, 2024. The project is currently under review by city staff. Please check the Project Page for more information on the Development Application Submittal Materials.
Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo #CityHallSelfie Organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center...
