Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Creating more useable workspace

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 HVAC split system replacement

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.

Spinnaker Point parking modification

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 … Continued

Public Works Admin welcomes two new administrative specialist staff

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 … Continued

Bringing new life to basketball hoops at Albert J. Boro Community Center

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 … Continued

City Hall gym subfloor improvements

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 purpose of push bumpers

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 … Continued

Bellam Blvd median improvements

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 … Continued

McInnis Parkway tree replanting

The Parks Department will replant the trees along McInnis Pkwy that were previously lost due to drought and stress.  The trees were planted as a part of the Cool Parks grant program.  The program, which is funded through CAL FIRE, aims to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by planting urban trees.

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