Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works Fire Station 54, on Castro Avenue in the Canal Neighborhood, is almost complete. The two-story building has received all new interior finishes, stainless steel countertops, kitchen cabinets, and flooring. This station also has an elevator that is awaiting State inspection to finalize the building...
Written By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements has reached another milestone this week. Our construction contract with Bauman Landscape has now been completed. The remaining operation is to receive and install the playground equipment and playground surfacing. The playground equipment from Ross Recreation is scheduled to arrive to...
JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Final paving and concrete work is now complete on the Department of Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project. The remaining operations for the project will be the planting and striping of the new parking spaces. The current forecast is still showing some rain which will impact the days during which...
The City of San Rafael’s dredging project has officially ended all construction as of February 28, 2023, consistent with environmental permitting restrictions. Although the construction phase of the project has ceased, DPW Staff will continue to work on permitting, surveying, sediment testing and reporting aspects of the project in the coming months. As part of...
The Facilities team finished an important project during the holiday by removing a wall and several large file cabinets that separated the HR and Finance Department. This open floorplan will create more usable space for employees and facilitate improved workflow for both departments.
San Rafael Community Center required replacement heating and cooling equipment. Work began with an industrial crane removing the rooftop AC unit, and delivering a new unit. The indoor heating unit was also replaced. Having the rooms climate controlled helps keep all the patrons and staff happy.
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 (February 27 – March 3): Construction crews replaced sanitary sewer...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Vista aérea de San Rafael Creek Crédito de la fotografía: Scott Hess RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Susan Epidendio por ser la primera en responder correctamente a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. La respuesta es "B", ¡aún no se ha jugado a los bolos en Albert Park! Felicitaciones a Susan y gracias por...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Aerial view of the San Rafael Creek Photo Credit: Scott Hess Last Quiz Question Congrats to Susan Epidendio “b”eing the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz regarding sports that start with the letter “b.” The answer is “B,” bowling has yet to take place at Albert Park!...
The Canal Area Parking Taskforce recommended the consideration of Windward Way to provide secure on-street and overnight parking. The City team made significant progress in designing a visual concept and further explanations of how that concept would function to achieve the ultimate goals. The implementation of this idea would require a significant initial investment by...
The evaluation of the T’s and L’s parking markers for both Spinnaker Point and Baypoint Village roadways have been completed. The objective is to maximize the number of vehicle parking spaces with the installation of T’s and L’s pavement markings. This approach would add a net gain of 41 additional parking spaces. The work will...
As part of the City’s Strategic Priority of Economic Recovery, the City has retained Kosmont Companies to prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan to make recommendations designed to enhance the City’s economic growth and viability. Kosmont’s approach will focus on both city-wide economic resiliencies, as well as the economic vitality of key areas of the...
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 2/21/2023 (Spanish) Gracias, alcaldesa Kate, buenas tardes miembros del consejo y buenas tardes, a la comunidad. Me encuentro fuera de la ciudad, pero me alegro de tener la oportunidad a través de Zoom esta noche para proporcionar un informe sobre el incidente policial que ocurrió el 27 de julio en Windward Way...
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS 2/21/2023 Thank you, Mayor Kate, good evening members of the council and good evening, to the community. I'm out of town but glad to have an opportunity via Zoom this evening to provide a report on the police incident that occurred on July 27 on Windward Way in the Canal. I will...
Alternative Response Team January 23, 2023, the City Council approved the City entering into a professional services agreement with Petaluma People Services Center for a three-year Alternative Response Program pilot, replacing traditional law enforcement responders to 911 calls involving people in crisis with social workers, mental health counselors, or medical staff. Alternative Response Teams have...
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 (February 20 – February 24): No work was performed on Monday...
MMWD will be closing a lane on 2nd st between B st and C st to address an critical water leak. The lane closure will start at 9am on 2/24. Please drive safely and cautiously through the area.
Construction is almost complete on the Department of Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Parking Modification Project. Our contractor, Michael Paul Co., expects all major construction operations, such as concrete and asphalt, to be complete within the next two weeks. The current forecast shows some rain and cold temperatures ahead. Due to this weather forecast, we have...
The weather system pushing through today is peaking stronger than forecast, with widespread gusts 45 – 55 mph and peak gusts in some spots exceeding 60 mph; the latest DSO SOPP has been adjusted for today to cover this escalation. SAFETY: STRONG WINDS! Downed trees/branches could be hiding a power line. Assume all wires are...
Policing in our Community Join Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati and Chief of Police David Spiller to listen to updates regarding policing in San Rafael. Light refreshments will be provided. March 8th, 2022 – Spanish with English interpretation (En español con interpretación al inglés) At Albert J. Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or join...
PG&E will start construction this week on upgrading their infrastructure in order for the city to be able to install street lights. Depending on weather, the city and PG&E anticipate this process will be complete this spring. The location of new street lights were identified by the Canal community as part of the Community Based...
Policing in our Community Join Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati and Chief of Police David Spiller to listen to updates regarding policing in San Rafael. Light refreshments will be provided. Únase a la Concejal Maika Llorens Gulati y al jefe de policía David Spiller para escuchar las últimas noticias sobre la actividad policial en San Rafael....
Project Update – Week of 2/20 WR Forde completed sanitary sewer main replacement on Marin St from Clayton Ave to Ross St. Sewer laterals on Marin from Clayton Ave to Ross St will be replaced and expected to be completed by February 24th. From 2/20 - 3/10, WR Forde will be on Clayton Ave and...
Construction is almost complete on the Department of Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project. Our contractor, Michael Paul Co., expects all major construction operations such as concrete and asphalt to be complete within the next two weeks. The current forecast shows some rain and cold temperatures ahead. Due to this weather forecast, we have...
Department of Public Works staff happily welcomed two new administrative specialists in February 2023 to assist with the Department’s growing project portfolio and operational responsibilities. Jeannine Fuller has a master’s degree in Social Work and previously worked as a social worker in a hospital setting in San Francisco and Sonoma County. Jeannine most recently worked...
Protective padding around the backboard of basketball hoops is a key feature that provides added protection and safety. Most of the protective padding around the basketball backboards at the Albert J. Boro Community Center had been torn away or damaged. The Facilities team was able to save some of the existing padding pieces and splice...
The Facilities team moves into the final phase of construction of the City Hall Gym. Subfloor Reinforcement, heavy-duty rubberized floor mats were installed, as well as wall base and paint. The room is now ready for workout equipment to be put into place!
The front push bumpers are designed to absorb an impact and to reduce the damage done to the vehicle in case of a minor collision. The vehicle maintenance staff does a great job of keeping on top of these necessary inspections and repairs to ensure City vehicles remain safe and in compliance. In the photo you...
The Parks Department recently contracted with Gardener’s Guild to constructhe mulching of the medians along Bellam Blvd between Kerner Blvd and Windward Way. This has long been on the wish list for local residents to help cut back on herbicide use in the area. The mulch will help cut back on weed growth while keeping...
