Every summer, our Streets Division staff clean the wet wells of the City's 11 storm water pump stations. The wet wells act as a catch basin for sediment and debris before the stormwater is pumped into the canal or bay. Staff use confined space safety equipment, including retrieval gear and air monitoring equipment, to enter...
PG&E will be temporarily closing St Francis Ln to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Wednesday, June 28, from approximately 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-008 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power Constructors, will be working at night to replace power poles near 800 Mission Ave. The night work is schedule for Thursday, 6/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 5 A.M. The work requires power to be turned off in the area and the traffic signal at the Mission Ave & Lincoln Ave...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E will be temporarily closing Chula Vista to replace a gas service in the area. The road closure will happen Thursday, June 22, from approximately 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2302-026 and notifications...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be temporarily closing Upper Fremont Dr to perform vegetative maintenance around their power lines. The road closure will happen Tuesday June 20, from approximately 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. They have an approved...
On June 14th Public Works Director April Miller participated in a Joint Legislative Visit Day hosted by the American Public Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers at the California State Capital. Public works officials and consultants met with members and representatives from the State Assembly and State Senate to express our support for...
Construction Start: April 2023 Estimated Completion: Summer 2024 Work on the San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project continues with the foundation of the new pump station. As shown in the picture above, the concrete floating slab has been installed and the formwork for the pump bays that will house the new pumps is being prepared....
Public Works is excited to have two new junior engineers join the Capital Improvement Projects team. Sage Crosby received her Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering – Sustainable Design/Construction – Structures from Stanford University and has her Engineer-In-Training certification. She previously worked as a Junior Designer at a Structural Engineering firm. One interesting fact...
Road markings are important as they help make the roads safer for pedestrians and drivers as well as ensure that traffic flows smoothly. Over time, these markings can fade and wear out making it difficult for drivers to see. Recently, a double yellow line was added on the curved sections of roadway along Mission St....
Kelly Abey joined DPW on June 16th as the 6th annual Honorary Dean Allison Intern. She has lived in San Rafael her whole life until college, where she goes to UC Davis. She recently finished her third year at Davis, double majoring in Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Planning and Sustainable Environmental Design. She is extremely...
Fire Station 55 is going through an exciting new phase of construction! Michael Paul Company is “breaking ground” (literally) at Fire Station 55 in preparation for the new hardscape. Plans for this hardscape include new parking lot, light poles, and refreshing the asphalt that carpets the drive‐in entrance of the fire station grounds. We look...
The Department of Public Works Parks Division is integral to maintaining the City. They work tirelessly to maintain the City's Parks to maximize the enjoyment for San Rafael residents and visitors. They maintain the City's many roadsides and medians, performing major pruning, weed suppression, and trimming. They play a crucial role in pre-storm preparations in...
On Monday, the Parks department was on Kerner Blvd, weeding and trimming the trees in the medians between Larkspur St and Sonoma St. Parking isn’t allowed on Mondays in the area to allow for street sweeping. The Parks Department utilizes this time when the roadway is open to complete the work. The sweeper comes through...
After the playground area at Parkside Daycare was recently flooded, Parks personnel had to make an emergency repair on the 4” irrigation mainline that feeds water to the Albert Park ballfield. Parks Maintenance division member Matt Scales is shown placing the new valve box over the shut-off valve for the irrigation line.
Road markings are essential to maintain the control of traffic streets and highways. Faded pavement markings can lead to dangerous driving conditions as they diminish visibility and make it harder for motorists to determine the correct driving protocol in certain areas, especially at night. Paint crews have been out repainting faded street markings and legends. To...
Sub-contractor, WK McClellan, will be temporarily closing Highland Ave between Deer Park Ave to complete pavement restoration. The road closure will happen Monday, April 24, from approximately 12 P.M. – 5 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2211-080 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. Please note that this job has been rescheduled...
The curb ramps on the northeast corner by the Shell gas station will be removed on May 2nd. They will be replaced with concrete and a barricade will be installed. The demolition is scheduled for May 2nd at night, and will require two lane closures on Second Street. The work will be done from 8:00pm to...
Through problem solving, auto mechanics can determine what part(s) need repair or replacement. Having strong problem-solving skills allows mechanics to provide preventative maintenance as well. In the photo below, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown replacing the water pump assembly on one of our patrol units due to having a fresh and noticeable leak that,...
The Freitas Parkway Sidewalk Replacement project was recently completed in April 2023 as part of the City’s Sidewalk Repair and Replacement program. This project replaced approximately 5,000 square feet of severely damaged sidewalk on the south side of Freitas Parkway between Montecillo Road and Las Gallinas Avenue. All traffic control and pedestrian detour signs have...
MMWD’s sub-contractor, WK McClellan, will be temporarily closing Highland Ave between Deer Park Ave to complete pavement restoration for a water line leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, May 2nd, from approximately 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2211-080 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 4/24/23 thru Wednesday 4/26/23. 75 MAGNOLIA AVE 890 BELLE AVE 120 GARDEN AVE 238 LINDEN LANE 202 LINDEN LANE 1520 GRAND AVE 21 CONVENT CT 124 CONVENT CT 202 LINDEN LANE 8...
Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works The new Fire Station 55 building, in the Peacock Gap neighborhood, has been completed. Firefighters moved into their new station in late March. With no use for the temporary modular building and the temporary apparatus bay, the structures were dismantled and removed from the...
Heavy construction activities for the downtown AC Marriot Hotel will be performed on May 15 and 16 between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be some traffic delays on those two days due to construction activities. For more information on the AC Marriot Hotel, click here. Please see Traffic Control Plans...
***ATTENTION: Night work*** The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) designated contractor is scheduled to install permanent thermoplastic pavement paint at the Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) on April 25th and 26th, 2023, from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. The offramp will be closed on Second Street during this time, In addition, CalTran's designated contactor...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be continuing electrical utility work on Larkspur St and Belvedere St to install streetlight wires for the City’s lighting project. The night work is schedule for Saturday, 4/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires commercial power to be turned off in the area so the...
By: Theo Sanchez, Associate Civil Engineer The San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project got underway on April 3, 2023. The project will construct a new, more powerful pump station and demolish the existing pump station that has been in operation for more than 50 years. The contractor, Thompson Builders Corporation, has started installation of a...
The Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements Project is nearing completion as construction re-commenced following wet weather in March 2023. Ross Recreation is now on site to install the playground equipment and surfacing, which is anticipated to be completed soon. We look forward to welcoming the community back to Sun Valley Park when the new playground...
Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works The new Fire Station 55 building in the Peacock Gap neighborhood has been completed. Firefighters moved into their new station in late March 2023. With no use for the temporary modular building and the temporary apparatus bay, the structures were dismantled and removed from...
New AED cabinets have been installed at the San Rafael community center, Terra Linda community center and Parkside childcare center. The new cabinets allowed the AED devices to be placed in areas which will allow for quicker use when needed.
The facilities team has recently completed two projects to increase the security of the Falkirk Cultural center. A large LED wall pack was installed with a dusk to dawn sensor, as well as adding additional sensors to existing flood lights. These upgrades will keep the right side of the building well-lit during the darker periods of the day and at night....