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Category: Public Works

Spinnaker Point and Baypoint Village Parking Modifications

The evaluation of the T’s and L’s parking markers for both Spinnaker Point and Baypoint Village roadways have been completed. The objective is to maximize the number of vehicle parking spaces with the installation of T’s and L’s pavement markings. This approach would add a net gain of 41 additional parking spaces. The work will … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 02/24/2023 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (February 20 – February 24): No work was performed on Monday … Continued

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

Strong Winds!

The weather system pushing through today is peaking stronger than forecast, with widespread gusts 45 – 55 mph and peak gusts in some spots exceeding 60 mph; the latest DSO SOPP has been adjusted for today to cover this escalation. SAFETY: STRONG WINDS! Downed trees/branches could be hiding a power line. Assume all wires are … Continued

Canal Lighting Project Update

PG&E will start construction this week on upgrading their infrastructure in order for the city to be able to install street lights. Depending on weather, the city and PG&E anticipate this process will be complete this spring. The location of new street lights were identified by the Canal community as part of the Community Based … Continued

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!

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