Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works Fire Station 54, on Castro Avenue in the Canal Neighborhood, is almost complete. The two-story building has received all new interior finishes, stainless steel countertops, kitchen cabinets, and flooring. This station also has an elevator that is awaiting State inspection to finalize the building … Continued
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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 … Continued
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
