At the May 17th City Council meeting, Mayor Kate proclaimed the week of May 16 – May 22, 2021 as National Public Works week, in honor of the contribution public works personnel make to their communities: in the maintenance, planning, design, and construction of streets, transportation facilities, parks, storm drains, public buildings and operations, right-of-way … Continued
There has been a request for an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Professional Center Parkway and Channing Way (south) intersection to facilitate improved pedestrian crossings across Professional Center Parkway. The purpose of this letter is to ask the users of this intersection if they: Support an All-Way Stop at Professional Center/Channing (south) Do not … Continued
DPW maintenance staff and its contractors have been making a concerted effort in creating defensible space on properties adjacent to city Open Space as well as reducing roadside ignition sources. A contracted labor crew has been working around the Boyd Park and Robert Dollar Dr. open space areas weed eating tall grass, hand pulling broom … Continued
One of the finishing touches completed by the Facilities Department was the addition of full wall white board paint to the East wall in the DSOG director’s new office. This project was completed by Facilities team staff member Anthoney Heaven.
Several of the planks of the benches located at the San Rafael Community Center were repeatedly broken and had been damaged in the past and as a result, the decision was made to have the benches removed.
DPW recently picked up its new (slightly used) water truck this past week. With the water restrictions in place, DPW had to increase its capabilities of using recycled water for irrigations purposes. The truck is in great condition and only needs a few additions like warning lights and decals from the Vehicle Maintenance Division to … Continued
From Monday, May 17th at 10 PM to Tuesday, May 18th at 7 AM, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform work on the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project in the City of San Rafael. The full off-ramp will be closed for the placement of a temporary bridge. Motorists are … Continued
There has been a request for an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Professional Center Parkway and Channing Way (south) intersection to facilitate improved pedestrian crossings across Professional Center Parkway. We are interested in understanding how the local community feels about an All-Way Stop at this location. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to … Continued
Starting Sunday, May 9 at 8 pm to Monday, May 10 at 6 am, Second St between C St and B St will be closed for repaving. This is for the new residential project at 815 B . The preferred detour is up to Fourth Street and down B Street. One lane of B Street … Continued
With the recent water use restrictions put in place by the Marin Municipal Water District, DPW will be altering operations for the use of recycled water for irrigation and street cleaning purposes. The switch to recycled water presents logistical challenges as there are only a few recycled water hydrant locations in the city that can … Continued
