Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Brighter lights in the Canal

Through several different community processes, DPW has heard loud and clear that the street lighting in the Canal is insufficient. The Canal neighborhood has other challenges, like residents having to park on the street far away from their homes, walking home from the bus stops, and lack of marked bicycle facilities and the insufficient street … Continued

Miovision camera installed on Bellam Boulevard

The Traffic Engineering division continues to build out the network of video detection and automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM) with the installation of Miovision fisheye cameras and cabinet hardware at Bellam Boulevard/Andersen Drive and Bellam Blvd. and Kerner Blvd. Public Works now has access to 24/7 turning movement counts, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit … Continued

Temporary Road Closure – 250 Alpine St. – June 21, 2022

MMWD will be temporary closing the road near 250 Alpine St to perform a leak repair. The road closure will happen on Tue June 21 from approximately 9 A.M – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2206-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents.  

Road Closure: 1201 Fifth Avenue between B Street and C Street

CSI Construction will be lifting some screen walls at 1201 Fifth Avenue specifically between B Street and C Street. As a result, this section of road will be closed off momentarily. The road closure will occur on June 22, 2022 at 7:00 AM and may be in place for the 3-5 hours. Signage boards shall … Continued

Pathway vegetation clean up

Maintaining vegetation growth plays a part when it comes to fire mitigation. The Parks Division crew has been busy working along the Shoreline Path, pruning shrubs and clearing the weeds and overgrown vegetation behind the homes in the Spinnaker subdivision. Here you see Parks Division crew member Nathan Momsen putting the finishing touches on a … Continued

New project at the Police Department

This week, Facilities team members completed a new project at the request of the Police Department. The PD had requested a larger bare wall for purposes of displaying plaques in their main hallway. In order to create space, the existing wainscoting was removed, and the wall was then repaired and repainted.

Falkirk Cultural Center stair repair

Previously, the stairs at the Falkirk Cultural Center were in a bit of disrepair. This week, the Facilities Team completed repair work of the side stairs that lead to the rear entrance of the center.  The decomposed granite used as steps had compacted from normal use and was filled in to prevent any trips or … Continued

San Rafael Leadership Institute

The San Rafael Leadership Institute (SRLI) is a nine-month program of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce that embraces, explores, and collaborates with different leaders throughout Marin County. This year the SRLI class has three graduates from the City of San Rafael: Shawn Plate (Finance), Alex Holm (SRPD), and April Miller (Public Works). This year’s class project was focused on … Continued

167 Terrace Ave – Temporary road closure – May 31, 2022

W.K McClellan will be temporary closing Terrace Ave between Ross Valley Ave and Spring Grove Ave to perform asphalt restoration on behalf of PG&E. The road closure will happen on Tue May 31 from approximately 8 A.M – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2204-077 and notifications have been provided to the residents. … Continued

Wilhelm: 48hr Notice of Tree Work – Tuesday 5/31/2022 – Friday 6/3/2022

Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Tuesday 5/31/22 thru Friday 6/03/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932   612 BAMBOO TER 638 BARBERRY LN 16 BOLANOS DR 8 BRADCLIFF CT 8 BRADCLIFF CT 58 BRET HARTE LN … Continued

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