Peacock Gap Park construction is underway! The City’s Contractor, Rapid Grading Services Inc, completed the concrete work for the ADA parking stall on Peacock Drive and is working on the concrete paving between the two play areas and prepping the subgrade for the toddler play area. The main walking path through the park remains open...
Dear Downtown San Rafael Businesses, The Business Improvement District (BID) & the Downtown San Rafael Arts District (DSRAD), is proud to announce an art beautification matching grant given out to 4 (or possibly more) Downtown Businesses! Overview: The DSRAD is one of 14 certified Cultural Arts Districts within the State of California. The Cultural District program...
PG&E will be closing the road near 2 Irwin St to perform overhead electrical maintenance. The closure will happen Thursday , 4/24, between approximately 9am – 4pm. The road closure will be happening in County jurisdiction but there will be traffic control signs within City jurisdiction. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2504-057 and affected...
The City’s contractor, Michael Paul Company, will be working at night from approximately 8pm – 5am to repair a storm drain in the left westbound lane on 3rd St in front of the San Rafael High School. Work is start Tuesday 4/22 and is expected to last 1-2 weeks. We currently anticipate work to be...
MMWD’s subcontractor WK McClellan will be working at night to restore asphalt near 901 Irwin St. The work is schedule on Thursday 4/24 from approximately 8PM to 3AM. The work requires two travel lanes to be closed on Irwin St between 3rd and 4th street and is happening at night to minimize congestion in the...
The left westbound lane on 3rd St in front of San Rafael High School is closed due to emergency repairs. We anticipate that the lane will remain closed through this week while the City completes the repairs. Staff will send any updates as they come.
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday, April 21st at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:00 PM to interview and appoint three new members to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee. Closed Session: Begins after the special...
The Department of Public Works is piloting a new online permitting system through OpenGov! This user-friendly platform will make it easier for community members and contractors to find information and apply for the following permits: Encroachment Permits Grading Permits Transportation Permits Water Course and Tideland Permits The tentative launch date for Encroachment, Grading, Transportation, and Tideland permits...
The left westbound lane on 3rd St in front of San Rafael High School is closed due to emergency repairs. We anticipate that the lane will remain closed through next week while the City completes the repairs. Staff will send any updates as they come.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/21 – 4/25. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 1 EDWARD CT 1 HIGHLAND AVE 1 HUBBELL CT 100 PALM AVE 103 HIGHLAND AVE...
PG&E will be closing the road near 250 Highland Ave to perform overhead electrical maintenance. The closure will happen Tuesday, 4/22, between approximately 9am – 4pm. The road closure will be happening in County jurisdiction but there will be traffic control signs within City jurisdiction. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2502-011 and affected properties...
Street Sweeping is scheduled for this Saturday, 4/19/25 beginning at 7am. The areas to be swept are Zones 8.1, 8.2, and 29: Zones 8.1 and 8.2 are scheduled between the hours of 7am and 10am Zone 29 is scheduled between the hours of 10am and 1pm. If possible, please do not park on the...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing night work on a power pole near 38 Gary Place. The work is scheduled to start on Friday, 4/18 at 10PM and is expected to be completed by 2 AM. The work requires power to be temporarily shut off and the is happening at night to minimize...
San Rafael, CA — The City of San Rafael is beginning the process of updating its Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP), last updated in 2018. This plan will outline priorities for improving walking, biking, and rolling in San Rafael over the next 5 to 10 years. The update will incorporate new data, best practices,...
Construction is officially kicking off on the Peacock Gap Park project! The project will begin with the construction of an accessible parking stall at the end of Peacock Dr and replacement of concrete next to the stall. During that time the main paved entrance to the park from Peacock Dr will not be accessible. The...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/14 – 4/18. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 1 EDWARD CT 1 HIGHLAND AVE 1 HUBBELL CT 100 Palm ave 103 HIGHLAND...
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...
2025 2024 Q4 Kate Hagemann, Sustainablility Division Team - DPW Shop & Maintenance Team Q3 Hector Carlos, Community & Economic Develipment (ALSO 2024 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR) Team - Police Patrol Team 2 (ALSO 2024 TEAM OF THE YEAR) Q2 Tyler Nord. Public Works Team - SUPRISE TBD Q1 John Olmos, Parking Services Police...
From neighborhood cleanups to sea level rise workshops, there's a lot going on in San Rafael to participate in! Check out the latest edition of the Climate Action Connection to find something to do. District 1 Neighborhood & Park Cleanup April 19, 9am-11am Every year, Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati teams up with Citizen of the...
The City of San Rafael is proud to recognize longtime resident and community champion John Chung as the 2025 recipient of the Richard O’Brien and Mary Ferrario O’Brien Public Service Award. A retired Lieutenant of the San Francisco Fire Department, John has spent his life in service to others—and even in retirement, he continues to...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/7 – 4/11. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 1 EDWARD CT 1 HIGHLAND AVE 1 HUBBELL CT 100 Palm ave 102 MOUNTAIN VIEW...
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday, April 7th at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:30 PM to interview and appoint two new members to the Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee. Closed Session: Begins after...
PG&E will be closing the road near 107 Bret Harte to perform overhead electrical maintenance. The road closure will happen Friday , 4/4, between approximately 11am – 1pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2410-020 and affected properties have also been notified.
Sanctioned Camping Area: March Update The Sanctioned Camping Area (SCA) program celebrated a milestone this month as its first participant successfully secured and moved into permanent housing! Another individual has received a housing voucher and is actively searching for an apartment. Outreach, Case Management, and FS Global staff continue to support other participants, ensuring they...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/1 – 4/4. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 283 BUNGALOW AVE 102 HILLSIDE AVE 204 DU BOIS ST 1220 ANDERSON DR 16 SIRARD...
On March 17, 2025, the San Rafael City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the City’s values of equity, inclusion, belonging, diversity, and democracy. This resolution underscores San Rafael's dedication to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all residents, regardless of background, and ensuring that every individual feels heard, valued, and empowered to participate in...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 3/24 – 3/28. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 204 DU BOIS ST 1220 ANDERSON DR 16 SIRARD LN 80 WALLACE WAY
The State of California has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, which identify wildfire hazard areas within both State Responsibility Areas (SRAs), such as China Camp, and Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). As required by State law, the City of San Rafael must adopt these maps. Before doing so, we invite public comment...
PG&E will be closing the road near 221 Bungalow Ave to perform maintenance work on the gas facilities in the area. The road closure will happen Tuesday , 3/18, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2409-007 and affected properties have also been notified.
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday March 17th at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:30 PM to discuss recent housing legislation. Closed Session: Begins at 5:30 PM to discuss real property negotiations. Regular Meeting:...
