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...
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...
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...
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!
The front push bumpers are designed to absorb an impact and to reduce the damage done to the vehicle in case of a minor collision. The vehicle maintenance staff does a great job of keeping on top of these necessary inspections and repairs to ensure City vehicles remain safe and in compliance. In the photo you...
The Parks Department recently contracted with Gardener’s Guild to constructhe mulching of the medians along Bellam Blvd between Kerner Blvd and Windward Way. This has long been on the wish list for local residents to help cut back on herbicide use in the area. The mulch will help cut back on weed growth while keeping...
The Parks Department will replant the trees along McInnis Pkwy that were previously lost due to drought and stress. The trees were planted as a part of the Cool Parks grant program. The program, which is funded through CAL FIRE, aims to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by planting urban trees.
Sometimes collisions happen. On a recent day, a pedestrian barrier that informs pedestrians that they cannot cross the street in this location was hit and knocked down. It is very important to get these barriers repaired and back up and working in order to help protect the public from crossing at these intersections. Streets Maintenance...
MMWD’s sub-contractor, WK McClellan, will be temporarily closing Taylor St between C St and D St to complete pavement restoration for a water line leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, February 21, from approximately 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2301-011 and notifications have been provided to affected...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be returning to continue electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 2/18 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed below. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 2/13/23 thru Tuesday 2/14/23. 31 Kinross Dr 15 Lockness Lane 16 Maplewood Dr 27 Briarwood Dr 47 Castlewood Dr 15 Castlewood Dr 59 Knight Dr 83 Robinhood Dr Public inquires...
Public Works is excited to announce that Philip Buckley has joined our team as a Senior Civil Engineer for the Capital Improvement Program group. Philip brings over 20 years of Civil Engineering experience from working in both the private and public sectors. He was a design consultant overseeing land development projects for many years and...
Brand new crosswalk has now been striped at the Mission Ave. and C St. intersection. Big thanks to Tyler N. (Streets Maintenance Division Lead) for getting this crosswalk done on short notice. The Mission Ave. sidewalk project was completed last year and we now have a crosswalk connecting the corner of our City Hall lot...
JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements has made great progress since the project first began in mid-December. The project had to stop during the late December/early January storm but has been moving forward now that the weather is clearer. We have installed a new retaining wall and the perimeter...
The Parks Department has been busy working on getting the baseball field ready for the next season. This year the crew was able to utilize their new verticutter. The verticutter helps level the field between the turf and the skinned area to help reduce the lip that forms along the turf edge. The crew reestablished...
San Rafael’s Sidewalk Repair Program has helped numerous residents repair the sidewalk in front of their house. Once the new sidewalks are in, the Parks Department works with the homeowners and helps plant new trees to replace any that were removed during the process. The new trees, selected by the homeowner from a list compiled...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services Inc., will be performing electrical utility work by 46 Castro Ave on Saturday, 1/28 from approximately 10 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so work is happening at night to minimize impacts to the neighboring businesses. The road will not...
Dredging to continue through February 29, 2023 in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of February, 2023. Due to extreme weather activity in January 2023, some dredging activities have been...
As powerful storms and atmospheric rivers poured across the Bay Area in recent weeks, Public Works Maintenance crews have been working around the clock to respond to weather related emergencies throughout the City of San Rafael. DPW maintenance crews worked double shifts to respond to a variety of storm related emergency issues, ranging from flooding...
The Grand Avenue Class IV Cycle Track Project will implement a two-way protected bikeway (Class IV) and new sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street in San Rafael. This project will also provide a safe and separated bicycle connection for residents and visitors of East San Rafael to...
Construction continued this week on Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Park Modification project. The project had been on hold for the past couple of weeks due to the recent weather conditions. The current forecast shows at least a week of dry weather ahead. Our contractor, Michael Paul, will be moving quickly to complete the project by...
Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program works to relieve traffic congestion around schools by promoting alternatives to commuting to school, such as walking, biking, taking the bus and carpooling. The program helps improve safety, promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and enhance the sense of community in neighborhoods. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the...
One of the benefits of having mobile column lifts is that they offer maneuverability and can be easily moved. They are very user friendly and allows workers unrestricted views of the underside of vehicles. In the photo below, Garage Technician II Angel Lopez is shown getting ready to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one...
MMWD’s sub-contractor WK McClellan will be temporarily closing Cijos St to complete pavement restoration for a leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, January 17, from approximately 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., weather permitting. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2210-055 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 1/14 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The road will...
PG&E will be temporarily closing Fair Dr by the intersection of Lincoln Ave to install a weather station on the power pole in the vicinity. The road closure will happen Friday, December 30th from approximately 9A.M – 3P.M. (weather permitting).They have an approved encroachment permit EP2212-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of January, 2023. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in reach 3...
2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project The Department of Public Works is actively reviewing the streets in North San Rafael and in the process of developing a pavement maintenance project much like the 2022/23 Slurry Seal Project. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some additional road maintenance in the Canal District. Louise Street, Larkspur...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...
D&D pipeline will be closing a portion of the road by 267 Bret Harte Rd to perform final pavement restoration for a MMWD waterline replacement project. The road closure will happen Thursday, December 1 from approximately 9A.M – 4P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-042 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...