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What time will the work take place?
The roadwork, and all subsequent noise, will occur between 7am and 5pm.
Will there be parking impacts because of the project?
Yes, typically one side of the roadway will be closed for several hours while the resurfacing mixture is applied and dries. Parking lane closures will occur between 7am and 5pm. The contractor will place “No Parking’ signs on the barricades at least three days in advance of closing any portion of the road, as well … Continued
Assembly Bill 413 – Parking Near Crosswalks
Assembly Bill 413 was approved by the Governor on October 10, 2023. The bill prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. There may be some changes to striping and parking on impacted streets to help the City comply with … Continued
How is the roadway protected after it has been repaired?
Please note that after a roadway receives rehabilitation, it will be added to the City’s moratorium list, which states that “no excavation shall be permitted in any portion of public right-of-way that was constructed or resurfaced until the pavement condition index (PCI) drops below a 70/100.” The City enforces a policy of full-width restoration of … Continued
How does the Supreme Court Grant’s Pass ruling affect San Rafael’s ability to start moving campers?
The City’s ability to enforce its current camping regulations at the Mahon Creek Area encampment (including Anderson Drive) is limited due to an ongoing federal lawsuit which is based on claims brought under the “state-created-danger” doctrine via the Fourteenth Amendment and under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Grant’s Pass decision reversed the Ninth Circuit … Continued
What regulations can the City implement to address homelessness right now?
The City has the ability to prohibit camping at certain public properties, which currently include all City owned open space properties as well as Albert Park, Boyd Park, the Falkirk Cultural Center, City parking garages, and a portion of Lindaro Street. Through on-going camp site inspections, the City also regularly enforces and abates illegally constructed … Continued
What does the Governor’s Executive Order mean for encampments in San Rafael?
The Governor’s recent Executive Order instructs only State agencies to adopt policies that prioritize humane removal of encampments, including conducting site assessments, providing advance notice, offering outreach services, and personal property storage for at least 60 days. The order encourages local governments to follow these same guidelines which the City intends to do; however, due … Continued
What are the City’s next steps to address the impacts of the encampment in our downtown?
Once the sanctioned camping site is established along the northern section of the Mahon Creek Path, the City’s plan is to ban camping on the southern portion of the Mahon Creek Path (between Lincoln and Andersen). This sanctioned camping site will be staffed with 24/7 security personnel and weekday service provider support staff that includes … Continued
Why did the City select the Mahon Creek path for the encampment? Can you pick another site?
The City selected the northern section of the Mahon Creek Path for the sanctioned camping location for the following reasons: The City does not own land elsewhere that is suitable for this type of program, and the City’s diligent year long search for a privately property alternative location did not yield results. Service providers recommend … Continued