When it comes to ensuring the safety of drivers and integrity of City vehicles, preventative maintenance is the best way to reduce and even avoid vehicle breakdowns. In the photo below, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown replacing the driver’s side drive axle shaft on one of our patrol vehicles (the axle shaft is a … Continued
Earlier in the year, the maintenance crews were asked to remove the ivy in the medians in order to reduce nesting spots for rats and other rodents. Last week, the Parks Department placed down weed blocker fabric and covered the area in wood chips. In the photos, Parks Staff members Jose Tellez and Jorge Hernandez … Continued
To increase safety at traffic lights during power outages or Public Safety Power Shut Offs, Public Works sign crew members Arturo Tinoco & Tyler Nord, have recently started installing reflective tape around the signal heads. When the signals go dark, vehicle headlights will reflect from the tape making them aware of the upcoming intersection. They … Continued
On Saturday, October 16, Overaa Construction will be closing Mission Ave between Cottage Ave and Bryn Mawr Dr from 8 am to 1 pm. This weekend closure is to avoid disrupting children on a school day. During this time, Overaa Construction will be delivering materials for the Marin Aquatic Center development. Neighboring businesses and and residents … Continued
Anyone travelling from the south on 101 with a destination in the East Bay or East San Rafael knows how frustrating it can be to wait in the queue to at the 101-580 off ramp with Bellam Boulevard. Right now, many drivers use Sir Francis Drake to get to the Richmond Bridge. The 101-580 off … Continued
We’re approaching the tail end of the Southern Height Bridge Replacement construction project that started in December 2020. The primary bridge structure has been completed but several items of work remain including timber fencing, paving, bridge lighting, new road signage, and other items. As part of the project, several eucalyptus trees were cut to a … Continued
The City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works is actively reviewing an application for a grading permit to surcharge or “preload” the 1075 Francisco Boulevard East property in preparation for construction of the proposed Hilton Hotel. The surcharging is required due to challenging soil conditions that exist below the property, specifically the presence of … Continued
In preparation for the upcoming Bunya tree pinecone growth, Facilities Department staff, Omar Garcia, Anthoney Heaven and Michael Rieser constructed temporary fencing around trees located at the Falkirk Cultural Center, Boyd Park and Gerstle Park. These fences will serve as a barrier to protect the public from the potential hazard of large falling pinecones.
San Rafael’s Pickleweed childcare buildings have areas between the units that are used for much needed secured storage and space for small activities. Up until now, these areas have been covered with suspended small tarp and this has not provided much protection from the elements, such as harsh sun and rain. The staff in the Facilities Department have set out to … Continued
The Fire Department assisted Public Works and Sanitation District maintenance staff with CPR and “Stop the Bleed” training in the past few weeks. In the photos, you see Facilities Maintenance workers Michael Rieser and Anthoney Heaven practicing CPR chest compressions and learning how to apply a tourniquet. We would like to thank the Fire Departments … Continued
