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Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 11/10/2023

  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. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK   November 6 – November 10 Construction crews … Continued

United Against Hate Week: November 12-18th, 2023

The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 12 – 18th, 2023 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous … Continued

Winter Storm Advisory – November 2023

A potentially strong “atmospheric river” will impact the region between Tuesday, November 14 through Friday, November 17 bringing prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain along with gusty winds. The brunt of the storm is forecast to occur between Tuesday through Wednesday. Impacts from the heavy rains may include rapid ponding of water and flooding … Continued

Road Closure Notification – 48 El Camino Ave – 11/13-11/22

West Coast Drilling will be closing the road at 48 El Camino Ave to complete a slope repair project that includes hillside drilling. The road closure will happen Monday 11/13 to approximately Wednesday 11/22. Approved working hours are from 9am to 3pm each day (Mon-Fri). They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2309-064), and they have … Continued

(Re)planting for Fire Resiliency

Share your thoughts on a pilot program to provide CA Native and fire-adapted plants to San Rafael residents. Filling out the survey at https://bit.ly/replant-resilience. Adapting to wildfire has required many residents to minimize or remove some of their landscape and vegetation. Our (Re)Planting for Fire Resiliency (working title) is an effort to ensure our urban … Continued

2024 Business License Renewal

Business license renewal notices will soon be distributed to all businesses with active licenses expiring December 31, 2023.  Each license renewal is due by February 15, 2024.  The City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards.  Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or eCheck at https://elicense.cityofsanrafael.org/renew/Renew1/BusinessLicense. If you have closed … Continued

Snapshot –Council Meeting Start Time, PAAC Update, Events, and More!!!

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James (Jim) Findlay! Who was first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture featured in our last Snapshot quiz was of McInnis Park Golf Course in San Rafael.  Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project Weekly Update – 11/03/2023

  NIGHTWORK    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. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK   October 30 – November 3 … Continued

Request for Proposals (RFP) Residential Parking Permit Program

The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals from qualified mobility, traffic, and parking consulting firms to develop a residential parking permit program that aligns with the unique needs and preferences of the City while also drawing upon best practices from similar programs implemented in other municipalities.   Responses are due on December 7th, 2023, no later … Continued

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