Project Update – Week of 2/20 WR Forde completed sanitary sewer main replacement on Marin St from Clayton Ave to Ross St. Sewer laterals on Marin from Clayton Ave to Ross St will be replaced and expected to be completed by February 24th. From 2/20 - 3/10, WR Forde will be on Clayton Ave and...
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.
On Saturday, February 18th volunteers braved the chilly weather to pick up litter along Shoreline Path behind Pickleweed Park. The clean-up was part of an ongoing effort to stop litter from harming our waterways and wildlife. We welcomed participation from Canal-area neighbors, BioMarin employees and San Rafael residents who use the pathway to exercise and...
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...
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 13 – February 17): Construction crews are installing new signal...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Sunrise over Marinwood Photo Credit: Alissa Curtin, Administrative Services Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Jay Workman for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. So I Married an Axe Murderer is the 1993 movie that featured San Rafael’s police boat, the “Mission City!” Congrats Jay...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Salida del sol sobre Marinwood Crédito de la fotografía: Alissa Curtin, Departamento de Servicios Administrativos RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Jay Workman por ser el primero en responder correctamente nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. So I Married an Axe Murderer es la película de 1993 que presentaba el barco de la policía de...
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. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Wednesday 2/15/23 thru Tuesday 2/16/23. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: Core Tree Care (559) 920-9198 0 ANDERSON DR/ 37.961228,-122.513407 0 ANDERSON DR/ 37.960985,-122.513042 110 GARY PL 40 BELLAM BLVD 0 JACOBY...
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 6 – February 10): Construction crews installed signal monitoring cameras...
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...
Project Update – Week of 2/9 WR Forde will be onsite Saturday 2/11 to CCTV the newly installed laterals completed late last year. This won't impact traffic traveling through the area or any residents as the laterals were completed within the city and county right of way. In addition, the design team Nute Engineering has...
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...
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Fire Commission Board Description: The Fire Commission consists of five members and two alternate members who advise and...
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 (January 30 – February 3): Construction crews removed old traffic signals...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Atardecer de San Rafael Crédito de la fotografía: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Chase Sambell por ser el primero en responder correctamente nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. ¡San Rafael alberga dieciséis monumentos locales! Consulte la lista completa aquí. Felicitaciones a Chase y gracias por leer...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo San Rafael Sunset Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Chase Sambell for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael is home to sixteen local Landmarks! Check out the full list here. Congrats Chase, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll...
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 (January 23 – January 27): Construction crews removed old traffic signals...
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...
