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Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

The benefits of preventative maintenance programs

Having an effective preventative maintenance program in place plays an important part when it comes to facility management.  It also helps to keep equipment functioning properly/efficiently as well as ensure the safety of the equipment operator(s).  Here we see Garage technician James Arieta performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance work on one of Sanitation District Vactor … Continued

New replacement fence installed at Nova Albion way open space

Paint and Sign Crew workers, Tyler Nord, Jeremy Quintal, and Trevor Thomas, recently replaced a gate/fence that needed a lot of repair work. The crew removed the old, dilapidated wood and replaced it with new pressure-treated wood that will last a lifetime. And in doing this work, some helpful machinery was utilized to make the … Continued

Spinnaker Point parking modification

By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer The final striping has now been installed at Public Works’ Spinnaker Pt. Parking Modifications project.  The parking stalls are now open and available for public use.  This project began in October 2022 and is now complete. The Spinnaker Pt. Parking Modifications project has provided an additional 16 parking spaces in … Continued

Freitas Parkway sidewalk replacement – Construction start 4/3/2023

By: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Construction on the Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement began on Monday, April 3rd, 2023.  The City’s contractor, Sierra’s Concrete, has set up traffic control and pedestrian detour signs to ensure an accessible path of travel during construction.  The goal of this project is to maximize budget by focusing on replacing the … Continued

Storm related fallen trees around the City

The recent onslaught of storms has created several fallen tree and limb debris around the City for the Parks Department to address.  Below is a photo of an acacia tree that had fallen in Boyd Park and took out some large branches on a nearby camphor tree.  Parks Division crew members Camilo Bayot, Nathan Momsen, … Continued

Manhole cover maintenance

Manholes are mainly used for maintenance work, but manhole covers provide an important safety function by preventing anything or anyone from falling in.  It’s important to repair any damage that may occur to them as well as keeping them well maintained. Recently, a manhole cover along East Francisco Blvd sustained some damage and was in … Continued

Post storm clean up

This week’s recent rainstorms has kept DPW staff busy assessing citywide damage and handling post storm cleaning up.  DPW Streets Department staff members Tyler Nord, Everado Torres and Arturo Tinoco are seen here removing a fence that had blown into a City drainage ditch during this week’s storms.

Spinnaker Point parking modification

Written by: JC Agcaoili, Assistant Engineer Planting is now complete at the Spinnaker Point Parking Modification project and the striping has been laid out.  Final striping will be installed on Friday, March 23rd, weather permitting. We look forward to opening the parking spaces to the public as we understand how important additional parking is to … Continued

Importance of consistent fleet maintenance

Fleet maintenance is an integral component to make sure vehicles are safe to drive. In the photo, Garage Technician Angel Lopez is shown performing the replacement of the automatic transmission filter which is an important component that is replaced during a transmission fluid service to keep the transmission operating in optimal condition. The vehicle maintenance staff … Continued

Post storm clean up

This week’s recent rainstorms has kept DPW staff busy assessing citywide damage and handling post storm cleaning up.  DPW Streets Department staff members Tyler Nord, Everado Torres and Arturo Tinoco are seen here removing a fence that had blown into a City drainage ditch during this week’s storms.  

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