Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Sun Valley Park playground project – Construction update

Written By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements has reached another milestone this week.  Our construction contract with Bauman Landscape has now been completed.  The remaining operation is to receive and install the playground equipment and playground surfacing.  The playground equipment from Ross Recreation is scheduled to arrive to … Continued

Spinnaker Point parking modification

JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Final paving and concrete work is now complete on the Department of Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project.  The remaining operations for the project will be the planting and striping of the new parking spaces.  The current forecast is still showing some rain which will impact the days during which … Continued

Dredging construction ends in San Rafael Canal and Creek in 2023

The City of San Rafael’s dredging project has officially ended all construction as of February 28, 2023, consistent with environmental permitting restrictions. Although the construction phase of the project has ceased, DPW Staff will continue to work on permitting, surveying, sediment testing and reporting aspects of the project in the coming months. As part of … Continued

Creating more useable workspace

The Facilities team finished an important project during the holiday by removing a wall and several large file cabinets that separated the HR and Finance Department. This open floorplan will create more usable space for employees and facilitate improved workflow for both departments.

San Rafael Community Center HVAC split system replacement

San Rafael Community Center required replacement heating and cooling equipment.  Work began with an industrial crane removing the rooftop AC unit, and delivering a new unit. The indoor heating unit was also replaced. Having the rooms climate controlled helps keep all the patrons and staff happy.

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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