In preparation for warmer weather, Parks staff have been checking City park irrigations systems. With continued drought conditions, this remains a very important matter to staff. Staff monitor and receive leak alerts from the EyeOnWater service which allows them to address leaks as soon as possible. With water use restrictions still in place, staff use...
Streets division maintenance staff performed road repairs along Lincoln Avenue recently. Staff have identified multiple areas of Lincoln that need repairs and will be performing more work in the area. Common issues seen are "alligator cracking" and some minor sinking. Being Lincoln is a high traffic street, staff make sure the work they perform has...
Representatives from City of San Rafael, County of Marin, SMART, Caltrans, Safe Routes to School, and the San Rafael School Board met for a field trip to check out the informal connection between Merrydale and the south side of the Civic Center SMART station. Currently, there is a dirt path that would need to be...
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 (March 28 - April 1): Maggiora & Ghilotti continued trenching...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations starting MONDAY 4/04/22 thru FRIDAY 4/08/22. 1621 2ND ST 1653 2ND ST 1701 4TH ST 50 ACACIA AVE 3 AQUINAS DR 44 AQUINAS DR 37.996798 -122.506255 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997104 -122.505 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997441 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997644...
Beginning April 8, 2022, the property owner at 1 Culloden Park Road will be staging a crane to offload large trees onto their property. A small section of the road will be closed along Culloden Park Road between Forbes Avenue and El Cerrito Ave. Road closure will begin at 8 AM
Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) has curated a list of resources with helpful information regarding ongoing gas safety vegetation work and how communities can help keep the area above and around the gas transmission pipeline safe. It’s important to keep the area above a gas transmission pipeline clear of structures, trees and brush, as...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 3/28/22 thru FRIDAY 4/01/22. 50 ACACIA AVE SAN RAFAEL 3 AQUINAS DR SAN RAFAEL 44 AQUINAS DR SAN RAFAEL 37.996798 -122.506255 AQUINAS FIRE RD SAN RAFAEL 37.997104 -122.505 AQUINAS FIRE RD SAN RAFAEL 37.997441 -122.504561...
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The Chevron team at 949 Del Presidio will be repaving the road along Manual T. Freitas and Del Presidio Blvd between 9 am and 2 pm on Tuesday 3/29 – Thursday 3/31. At least one travel lane will be open in each direction at all times. Emergency contact is Joseph Rowlette (909) 559 7216.
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 (March 21- 25): Maggiora & Ghilotti continued trenching and installing...
We're developing a plan to improve San Rafael parks, recreational facilities and programs and want to hear from you! Please join us for a community meeting at the San Rafael Community Center on Wednesday, March 30 at 6 pm. Visit the website to learn more about the plan and how you can participate in the...
A couple months ago during the City’s concrete replacement work on Bungalow Ave a shallow gas-line was hit. The gas line was found less than 1 foot under the roadway surface. Public Works engaged PG&E to address the issue by lowering the gas line. Typical lead times for PG&E work are between 6 months to...
Voces del Canal partnered with the Dominican University to interview people in the Canal neighborhood to identify areas where safety improvements would help people feel safer. The neighbors identified seven routes where folks do not feel safe waking at night, and they proposed adding additional lighting. The team also interviewed people at a pop-up photo...
Money OK’d for San Rafael canal dredging, East Sir Francis Drake Blvd. bike lane - San Rafael, CA – Two major infrastructure projects in San Rafael will move forward with an influx of federal dollars. Last week, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 2471, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022,” which included $6.75 million for canal dredging...
Column car and truck lifts gives unrestricted under-vehicle access when servicing heavy equipment. Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown safely lifting our chipper truck using our newly purchased mobile column lifts to perform a thorough preventative maintenance inspection. Our column lifts have a total rated lifting capacity of 74,000lbs, which covers in lifting all our...
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 (March 14 - 18): The City's contractor, Maggiora & Ghilotti,...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 3/21/22 thru FRIDAY 3/25/22 50 ACACIA AVE 3 AQUINAS DR 44 AQUINAS DR 37.996798 -122.506255 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997104 -122.505 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997441 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997644 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.99108 -122.500253...
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 (March 7 - 11): The City's contractor, Maggiora & Ghilotti,...
Changed westbound Lane closure and bike lane relocation during construction of Fire Station 55 EXTENDED LANE LIMIT - Point San Pedro Road between Riviera Drive and Knight Drive The originally planned westbound lane closure from Peacock Drive to Knight Drive has been updated due to safety and accessibility concerns. The westbound lane closure will start...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 3/14/22 thru FRIDAY 3/18/22. 50 ACACIA AVE 3 AQUINAS DR 44 AQUINAS DR 37.996798 -122.506255 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997104 -122.505 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997441 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997644 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.99108...
Fire Stations 54 & 55 – Foundation work Our fire station contractor, Wickman completed demolishing the old buildings and gutted the apparatus bays for retrofit and renovation. Wickman also completed over excavation and compaction to prepare the building pad. Currently, they are building the foundations and underground utilities at both sites. Fire Station 54 spread...
The Department of Public Works sends out weekly updates for the Third Street Rehabilitation Project. These updates include construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information as well as photo or two of that week’s progress. To join the distribution list, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project...
Parks Division staff have been making repairs to irrigation systems throughout the City in preparation for the watering season. With some watering restrictions lifted, Parks staff will start irrigating areas that they could not during the stricter conditions. Most of the City's irrigations systems are beyond their usable life and require constant attention to prevent...
The sunny weather has allowed Streets staff members to catch up on much needed maintenance and repairs. In the photo you will see Streets Lead Worker Arturo Tinoco repairing a drainage bubble out that is in the curb. These often become broken over time, usually from being driven over by heavy trucks, which causes them...
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 28- March 4): Maggiora & Ghilotti worked on locating...
The City will be hosting a virtual public meeting for the ADA Improvements and Roundabout at Manuel T Freitas Parkway/Route 101 Interchange project. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is the lead agency on this project, and will be joining Vice Mayor Kertz to provide a brief overview of the project and goals. This public...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting Tuesday 3/01/22 - Friday 03/04/22. 50 ACACIA AVE 3 AQUINAS DR 44 AQUINAS DR 37.996798 -122.506255 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997104 -122.505 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997441 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.997644 -122.504561 AQUINAS FIRE RD 37.99108 -122.500253 BAYHILLS...
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 21-25): The contractor placed changeable message signs and is...
