Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Essential Facilities – Fire Station 54 & 55 construction update

Currently, Wickman Development & Construction is rebuilding the apparatus bays and living quarters of the two fire stations.  Fire Station 54 spread footing foundations have finished installation in the new portion of the building where the living quarters will be.  Excavation of the elevator pit has finished, and the walls of the elevator shaft are now … Continued

Fire Stations 54 & 55 Groundbreaking Ceremony

On April 19, the City held two groundbreaking ceremonies for the fire station reconstruction project: one for Fire Station 54 and one for Fire Station 55.  A line of shovels was used to officially mark the start of the renovations. Mayor Kate Colin was joined by Vice Mayor Kertz, Councilmembers Bushey and Llorens Gulati, Fire … Continued

Roadside vegetation cleanup work begins

Parks Division staff have started their roadside and median cleanup efforts throughout the City. Most of this work involves weed eating, trimming of hedges and litter removal. It is very important work as it maintains a safe path of travel for pedestrians, line of sight for drivers and reduces fire risks along City roads. In … Continued

Road and curb repair work completed

Streets maintenance staff recently performed a large concrete curb replacement on Ray Ct. The section was hit by a truck which caused it to collapse into the drainage ditch. Staff formed up and poured a new concrete section. Staff will also be repairing the section of asphalt road that has significant “alligator” cracking adjacent to … Continued

Boyd House showroom floor refinish

The most used surface in a museum is the floor. This museum has many rooms that has large amounts of foot traffic.  After a while, this type of traffic from daily tours and visitors can take a toll on the floors finish.  Staff with the Facilities team took on the task of refinishing and re-staining … Continued

New recycling, compost & trash enclosure at Terra Linda Community Center

Recycling has been instrumental in reducing the amount of waste that is being sent to landfills. In addition, recycling and composting have important environmental benefits as well as composting 1) significantly cuts down on the amount of trash in a landfill and 2) composting can help remove carbon from the atmosphere.  With a grant secured … Continued

Mark your calendars! Bike to Wherever Day is on Friday May 20!

Since many of us are still working at least partially remotely, Bike to Work Day has been renamed to Bike to Wherever Day. It is one day of the year where people are encouraged to replace a car trip with a bike trip, whether it’s to the grocery store, to work, or just for fun. … Continued

Wilhelm: Notice of tree work: Tuesday 4/19/2022 to Friday 4/22/2022

Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting TUESDAY 4/19/22 thru FRIDAY 4/22/22. 1621 2ND ST SAN RAFAEL 1653 2ND ST SAN RAFAEL 1653 2ND ST SAN RAFAEL 1653 2ND ST SAN RAFAEL 1701 4TH ST SAN RAFAEL 201 BELLE AVE SAN RAFAEL 614 BELLE … Continued

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