Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

The purpose of push bumpers

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 … Continued

Bellam Blvd median improvements

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 … Continued

McInnis Parkway tree replanting

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.

Working to help keep pedestrians safe

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 … Continued

Night work notification – 557 Francisco Blvd E – 2/18/2023

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 … Continued

Core Tree Care – San Rafael Row Notification 2/15/2023 to 2/16/2023

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 … Continued

DPW’s newest member! Welcome Philip Buckley!

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 … Continued

Mission Avenue sidewalk project

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 … Continued

Sun Valley Park playground project – Construction update

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 … Continued

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