Project Description: This project included installation of five American’s With Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, drainage improvements, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and the replacement of an existing retaining wall between Grove Street and Lodge Lane on San Rafael Avenue. Project Status: This project is complete. Construction began June 1, 2015 and was completed June 26, 2015. Project Contact: Jeff Stutsman, … Continued
The switchgear at City Hall (1400 Fifth Avenue) is over 50 years old and is past its usable life. In addition, the existing transformer and service to City Hall are not complaint with current PG&E standards and will need to be upgraded as part of this project. The City plans to install solar panels at … Continued
Victor Jones Park, a 6-acre park located in the Glenwood neighborhood concluded construction in June 2018 and now features a new play structure area and various improvements that allow more community access in the park with fencing and playground areas that benefit children and families. Thank you to the members of the @CityofSanRafael City Council, … Continued
The City has received grant funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), as administered through Caltrans, to make improvements to the intersection of Third Street and Hetherton Street. Both streets are major arterials and serve as critical corridors with connections to the US 101 southbound on- and off-ramps, Downtown San Rafael, West Marin communities, … Continued
If the City of San Rafael has a secret weapon in our mission to end homelessness, it’s Lynn Murphy. I recently had the chance to spend a morning in downtown San Rafael with Lynn, and she was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. What is your position with the City of San … Continued
After two weeks of hearing from me, I thought it would be a good time to “pass the mic” to someone else. Moving forward, this newsletter will feature a regular cycle of stories covering a wide variety of topics related to homelessness. As I mentioned in my first message to you, my plan is to … Continued
Purpose of the 3/21/16 City Council Meeting – On March 21st, 2016, the City Council reviewed the Ritter Center’s 6-month performance report. This was the fifth such report created by City staff working with in conjunction with Ritter Center staff (you can read the report and watch the meeting here). The performance report covers the Ritter … Continued
Vinh Pham, Senior Network Analyst, was recognized as the Employee of the 1st Quarter of 2016. Vinh is an invaluable member of the ITO team and manages the day-to day operation of the City’s enterprise computer network, including all communication links, server computers, database systems, as well as security for an environment that supports over 400 telephone and … Continued
by Andrew Hening, Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach It is perhaps fitting that my first official message to you as the Director of Homeless Planning & Outreach comes on the heels of a 200-person strong City Council meeting this past Monday that witnessed the full gamut of public opinion and general mounting frustration about … Continued
The City continues to work with the businesses around Albert Park area as there were a high rate of calls to the police department and concerns by local residents. Recently Mayor Phillips and City staff met with Safeway and 7-Eleven to discuss solutions. In addition, the City has made some changes around the B Street … Continued
