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Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project Update

Design work continues for the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project. City staff have worked alongside various design consultants and interdepartmental teams to carefully plan a project that will genuinely benefit the community while staying within the available grant budget. 90% of the plans are anticipated to be completed this December. If everything continues as scheduled, construction … Continued

Homelessness and Housing: December 2023 Update

Camping Ordinance Update The City of San Rafael continues to work under a Federal District Court order on the implementation of its camping ordinance passed in July 2023.  On October 19th , the Court issued a preliminary injunction order that provided modified spacing rules allowing up to four individuals to camp together, in a 400 … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 12/15/2023

  The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website.   THIS WEEK  December11 – December 15 Construction crews completed planting … Continued

Snapshot –City Council Appointments, City News, Events, and More!!!

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Fourth Street at night Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Rob Dawson! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The San Rafael Plaza was once the home of Macy’s department store. Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s … Continued

Camping Ordinance Implementation Approach & Plan

Human-Centered Approach  The City is preparing to implement the City’s new camping ordinance adopted on July 17, 2023, with court-mandated conditions. Staff are collaborating with service providers and members of the unhoused community (Marin County Lived Experience Advisory Board) to facilitate a human-centered, trauma informed approach, which will focus on voluntary compliance and incentives/assistance first, … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification – 12/18 – 12/23

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 12/18-12/23. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 15 Bonnie Brae Dr. San Rafael 72 OAKMONT AVE SAN RAFAEL 76 OAKMONT AVE SAN RAFAEL … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification – 12/13/2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the location listed below. This work will be done on Wednesday, 12/13. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459 LOT Street City 304 D St. SAN RAFAEL 12/13/2023

City Receives Three Proposals for Innovative Parking Program

The City is pleased to announce the receipt of three proposals in response to our recent Request for Proposals (RFP) on a residential new parking permit program. These proposals, each presenting unique and forward-thinking solutions, are currently under review by our team. In our commitment to a thorough and fair evaluation, we plan to conduct interviews with … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 12/08/2023

  The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website.   THIS WEEK  December 4 – December 8 Construction crews completed … Continued

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