Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Spinnaker Point parking modification

By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer The final striping has now been installed at Public Works’ Spinnaker Pt. Parking Modifications project.  The parking stalls are now open and available for public use.  This project began in October 2022 and is now complete. The Spinnaker Pt. Parking Modifications project has provided an additional 16 parking spaces in … Continued

Freitas Parkway sidewalk replacement – Construction start 4/3/2023

By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement began on Monday, April 3rd, 2023.  The City’s contractor, Sierra’s Concrete, has set up traffic control and pedestrian detour signs to ensure an accessible path of travel during construction.  The goal of this project is to maximize budget by focusing on replacing the … Continued

Pickleweed Park – Outreach events and online survey

The Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments would like to thank Voces del Canal for sharing their space with us at their recent Easter Egg Hunt event last Saturday, April 1st.  We were able to gather very helpful feedback regarding the community’s wants and needs for our upcoming Pickleweed Park Improvements project.  City staff … Continued

Storm related fallen trees around the City

The recent onslaught of storms has created several fallen tree and limb debris around the City for the Parks Department to address.  Below is a photo of an acacia tree that had fallen in Boyd Park and took out some large branches on a nearby camphor tree.  Parks Division crew members Camilo Bayot, Nathan Momsen, … Continued

Manhole cover maintenance

Manholes are mainly used for maintenance work, but manhole covers provide an important safety function by preventing anything or anyone from falling in.  It’s important to repair any damage that may occur to them as well as keeping them well maintained. Recently, a manhole cover along East Francisco Blvd sustained some damage and was in … Continued

Night work notification – 514 4th Street – 4/2/2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Veteran Pipeline Construction (VPI), will be performing electrical utility work by 514 4th St on Sunday 4/2 from approximately 4PM – 5AM. Work includes installing an underground service, and replacing a utility pole. The work requires power to be shut off to the adjacent businesses so work is happening at night to minimize … Continued

Night Work notification – Belvedere St. and Larkspur St – 4/1/2023

PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work on Larkspur St and Belvedere St to install streetlight wires for the City’s lighting project. The night work is schedule for Saturday, 4/1 from approximately 9 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires commercial business power to be shut off so the work is … Continued

Temporary Road Closure notification – 227 Southern Heights Blvd – 3/30/2023

MMWD’s sub-contractor, WK McClellan, will be temporarily closing the road by 227 Southern Heights Blvd to complete pavement restoration for a water line leak repair. The road closure will happen Thursday March 30, from approximately 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit and notifications have been provided to affected properties.  

Post storm clean up

This week’s recent rainstorms has kept DPW staff busy assessing citywide damage and handling post storm cleaning up.  DPW Streets Department staff members Tyler Nord, Everado Torres and Arturo Tinoco are seen here removing a fence that had blown into a City drainage ditch during this week’s storms.

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