Storm Drain Installation In preparation for on-site drainage work to be completed at the Public Safety Center, Public Works is managing a project to install a new storm drain system on D St (4th St to Via Sessi) as well as on Via Sessi. The project includes installation of six manholes and approximately 300 feet … Continued
On Monday, June 18th Pubic Works staff completed inspections for the 350+ private properties that have signed up for the Sidewalk Repair Program. Inspectors reviewed all properties for sidewalk displacements, and indicated whether or not the sidewalk needed a full replacement or could be fixed with sidewalk shaving (a smooth grind of the sidewalk displacement … Continued
At their regular Council meeting on Monday June 18th, City Council adopted the FY 2018-19 3-Year Capital Improvement Program. The CIP is a multi-year planning tool used to identify and implement the City’s capital needs over the upcoming 3-year period: FY 2018-19 through FY 2020-21. The CIP document summarizes the City’s planned capital and infrastructure … Continued
SMART’s team has made great strides over the past several weeks in placing concrete, asphalt, and electrical equipment. The new traffic signal poles have been installed, and final testing of the traffic signal is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26th. Temporary paving will be in place until we get approval from Caltrans for final resurfacing in … Continued
4.12.030 – Vegetation management standards. A. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining a property containing a structure in or upon the city wildland-urban interface, and any person owning, leasing controlling, operating or maintaining a property that is adjacent to another property containing such a structure, shall at all times maintain a defensible space … Continued
Before After The new Victor Jones Park Playground is open to the public! There will be some minor utility work that will be completed by mid-July, however, the playground is now open for the community to use and enjoy. The Victor Jones Park Improvement project includes two new play structures, a new swing set, … Continued
State law requires public employers to negotiate employment agreements with employees. We have approximately 400 full-time employees, most all of which are members of some form of a bargaining group, from the various public safety groups to non-safety groups which include positions such as engineers, street maintenance workers, and librarians. Negotiations between the City and … Continued
The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) plays a major role in funding transportation projects and programs that improve mobility, reduce congestion, and provide a transportation system with more options for those living, working, visiting and traveling in Marin County. TAM administers the expenditure plans for Measure A, the ½-cent sales tax measure passed in 2004, … Continued
The Marin County Grand Jury recently released a report, Homelessness in Marin: A Progress Report as a follow up to their 2015 report, Homelessness in Marin: A Call for Leadership. According to the report, our community has made significant progress in addressing homelessness. The City of San Rafael was called out as having played a … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider one of the most–if not the most–important recurring items: the City’s budget. The budget is the City’s fiscal plan that sets out anticipated revenues and expenditures for accomplishing a variety of services over a fiscal year. Basically, it’s our financial plan. This item is presented as a … Continued
