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Request for Proposal (RFP): Citywide Janitorial Services

SAN RAFAEL, CA – January 4, 2024 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for janitorial services for City facilities. It is the intent of the City to hire a fully-licensed contractor. Services shall include routine janitorial maintenance for City facilities, including the Public Safety Center, Library, Recreation Centers, Department of Public Works, and … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification – 1/8 – 1/13

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 1/8-1/13. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 51 Rafael Dr San Rafael 159 Rollingwood Dr San Rafael 37.960226, -122.526095 Mccoy Rd San Rafael … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification – 1/2 – 1/5

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 1/2-1/5. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 103 C ST SAN RAFAEL 217 MCCOY RD SAN RAFAEL 21 OLIVE AVE SAN RAFAEL 51 … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification – 12/26/2023 – 12/20/2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 12/26-12/30. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 16 BAYTREE RD SAN RAFAEL 134 CHULA VISTA DR SAN RAFAEL 126 CHULA VISTA DR SAN … Continued

Pt San Pedro Road Lane Reopening

Contact: Faby Guillen – Senior Project Manager The Department of Public Works team has completed the last phase of the Fire Station 55 Renovation Project.      The Fire Station 55 Renovation project, located at 955 Point San Pedro Road, broke ground in 2022.  The site housed a temporary fire station building while construction was underway.  … Continued

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

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