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Water Conservation

It's always a good time to conserve We just came out of a historic drought, and climate change is making them more prevalent. It won't be long before we hit the dry season again. It benefits all of us to revisit our water use and keep up good conservation practices to help preserve our water...

"Temporary Outdoor Dining Area (Commercial Parklet)" Building Permit type for overhead structures

Link to apply for a building permit for semi-permanent outdoor dining areas with overhead structures As a part of the City's COVID outdoor dining program, the City is requiring any restaurant seeking to use public parking spaces for dining to apply on the COVID Outdoor Dining, Retail & Salons webpage. This includes for both temporary...

City Council - April 5, 2021

Date and time: Date and time: 2021-04-05 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - April 5, 2021Department: Public MeetingsDate and time: 2021-04-05 07:00 pmLocation: City Council - April 5, 2021Department: Public MeetingsAgendaAGENDA SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL – MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE In response to Executive Order N-29-20, the City of San Rafael will...

San Rafael Update: Marin Moves to Tier 3, San Rafael's First Spanish Town Hall, & More

Marin County has officially been assigned to Tier 3 (orange status) or “moderate” risk level as part of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The State approved this move due to fewer daily cases, a reduction in the proportion of positive tests among those who are tested, and progress in addressing the County’s lowest-income communities. The primary changes allowed under the state order...

How does this work relate to the parking box program?

This work is the first step towards evaluating areas and installing parking boxes. Our hope is that vegetation removal along roadways will increase safe parking options while still allowing for access and emergency egress.

What is the purpose of this work?

This work will improve evacuation safety and emergency responder access during a wildfire by reducing the amount of flammable vegetation along and above roadways.

When will the work take place in my neighborhood?

Roadside work typically occurs in the Spring of every year and focusses on areas with increased risks across the entire City. If you would like to report hazardous roadside vegetation in your neighborhood, please call the defensible space hotline with specific information at (415) 485-3054

Will crews remove dead wood along the side of the road?

Yes. If crews observe dead trees, downed limbs, or dead vegetation within reach of the roadway, they will remove the debris.

What gives you the authority to conduct this work?

The work has been authorized by the Fire Chief under the San Rafael Municipal Code and California Fire Code.

Will the Fire Department be removing trees and vegetation from private property without the owner’s permission?

No, vegetation removal will occur in and from the public right-of-way. If vegetation that threatens evacuation routes is observed outside of the right-of-way, clearly on private property, SRFD will ask permission before removing.

Will the Fire Department be removing mature trees?

Rarely. This program will focus on trimming individual tree limbs, shrubs, and other vegetation that overhangs the roadway. No mature trees will be removed unless a safety hazard is identified by a certified arborist and/or fire officials and it is determined that removal is the only safe option.

Third Street Corridor Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements Virtual Community Meeting Wednesday, March 24

The design for the Third Street Rehabilitation and Third Street Safety projects are moving into the final stage. Construction is anticipated on both projects to begin in the Summer 2021. The City is hosting a virtual public meeting for the Third Street Corridor Projects to discuss the construction process and impacts to the community. This...

Third Street and San Rafael High School Crosswalk Project to be completed by early April 2021

After a long delay, the traffic signal cabinet and controller have finally arrived at the Public Works corp yard. The consultant has begun the process of assembling the new cabinet and controller this week. It must run in the shop for a several days to make sure it is functioning property before we send it...

Ongoing street maintenance helps keep things moving around the City

Without a system of well-maintained streets, vehicles have a tough time getting through the City. The Streets Division staff has been busy performing various road repairs throughout the City. This includes pothole filling and larger skim patches. Streets staff frequently use a variety of equipment for these repairs including compressors, jack hammers, backhoes, and our...

Tree planting and vegetation clean up of outdoor spaces

The last couple of weeks have proven to be very busy for the Parks Division in support of the Sidewalk Repair Program. They began the tree planting process as well as doing vegetation cleanups along the roadside and medians in the Terra Linda area. They have also been busy assisting CalTrans in the weekly cleanup...

DPW continues clean up efforts after recent storms

Recent rain and windstorms brought some trees and tree limbs down throughout the City. Fortunately, none of the falling limbs caused any serious damage or harm. DPW staff as well as on call contractors are always ready to respond when these events happen. In the photo you will see Streets Division and Parks Division crew...

Sidewalk Repair Program update

The Sidewalk Repair Program continues to be one of Public Works’ most popular programs when it comes to resident participation. Since the program first began accepting applications for the program in 2018, more than 500 properties in San Rafael have signed up to have their sidewalk replaced through it. While neighborhoods have been thrilled at...

Francisco Blvd East sidewalk project update

This week the contractor moved onto the final two phases of the Francisco Blvd East Sidewalk project. The traffic control barriers have been shifted to begin the replacement of sidewalk between Yacht Club and the Grand Avenue Bridge. During the final phase, there may be the need for night work. Construction is still anticipated to...

Public Works welcomes new Associate Civil Engineer Matt Pepin

Last week Public Works welcomed the newest addition to the Engineering team: Associate Civil Engineer Matt Pepin. Matt came to us with nearly a decade of experience as a Project Engineer at Langan, a San Francisco-based engineering firm. During his time at Langan, Matt worked on major developments in San Francisco such as the Chase...

Communication upgrades for Terra Linda

Downtown San Rafael gets a lot of attention from the Traffic division, for good reason. It is our most congested area within City limits, carries the highest volume of vehicles, sees the most pedestrian activity, and is home to a very busy transit center. With the installation of video detection in Central San Rafael, the...

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