Streets Division crew members replaced a damage wooden guard rail this week along Elkin Ct. Here you see Streets Division crew members Arturo Tinoco and Mathew Gaehwiler putting the finishing touches on that project. Streets staff members also assisted in moving some parking stops at the Public Safety Center this week. Here you see Mike … Continued
Emergency tree work is a constant job for Parks Division personnel. Here you see Parks Division crew members Jorge Hernandez, Alfredo Tellez and Brendan Mitchell removing a downed tree branch on D St. The crews have been handling several special projects as well. In the photos, you will see Parks Division crew members Jorge Hernandez, … Continued
Garage staff continue to stay busy with ongoing and regular maintenance of City vehicles. Here you see Garage technician Jay Arieta performing the first service on SRSD’s new Vactor Truck. Garage staff will be preparing for the upcoming storm season as well by conducting inspections on the Streets Division Vactor Truck, Leaf Vacuum and Pump … Continued
On Aug 7, 2020, a high-risk traffic stop was conducted in San Rafael after police received a report of an armed carjacking. Despite similarity, it was the wrong car. The City has invited this individual to engage with the police officers who were involved to have a session of conversation and restorative justice with the … Continued
The Sidewalk Repair Program passed another significant milestone this month, having completed over 30,000 square feet of new sidewalk in San Rafael. 31,847 Sqft of sidewalk have been replaced at 196 properties and represent nearly 1.4 miles of new sidewalk. Work continues in the Peacock Gap neighborhood where 60 of 120 properties have already been … Continued
The Department of Public Works issues encroachment permits for many projects. These are online at https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/departments/publicworks/ and more information on the individual permits can be viewed within the City’s permitting system https://epermits.cityofsanrafael.org/etrakit3/Search/permit.aspx We would like to highlight some notable projects, currently underway and upcoming which will have a larger impact on City streets and neighborhoods. … Continued
Public Works and Ghilotti Bros team are planning to grind and overlay the pavement on Smith Ranch Road/ Lucas Valley Road. There will be a full road closure during the night construction next week. This includes off-ramp closures that will require detours for motorists. What: Road Closure during resurfacing operations Where: Lucas Valley Road at … Continued
Yesterday, the State of California provided its weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework. This framework lays out the measures that each county must meet, based on indicators that capture disease burden, testing, and health equity on a weekly basis. Marin’s September 22nd assessment allows us to remain in Tier 2 (red status). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an evolving situation … Continued
On Monday evening, City Attorney Rob Epstein provided the City Council and the community with a description of an event that recently occurred involving a high-risk traffic stop. Watch the video: Transcript of Mr. Epstein’s comments: I am going to offer some remarks on an incident that occurred last month. It was an incident involving … Continued
A recent high-risk traffic stop has sparked the City of San Rafael to offer a process in which police officers would meet with a community member for a session of healing, mutual understanding, and restorative justice. Local restorative justice expert Rochelle Edwards has agreed to facilitate this process. On Aug 7, 2020, a high-risk traffic … Continued
