STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
May 12, 2026
PRESENTATION
3 SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Proclamation recognizing the week of May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Laguna Beach.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week since 1960 to honor public works professionals and educate the public on the importance of public works in the community. Annually, APWA selects a theme to highlight the public works profession. The designated theme for the 66th National Public Works Week is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”. The theme highlights how public works professionals are driven by a commitment to serve their communities, and how that community support and empowers them to deliver their best work every day.
Staff recommends the City Council proclaim the week of May 17-23,2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Laguna Beach (Attachment 1) to recognize the hard work, commitment, and contributions that Laguna Beach’s public works professionals provide to the community
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation for the 66th National Public Works Week (Pg. 2) Submitted By: Mark McAvoy Approved: .David A Kiff
Mark McAvoy, Director of Public
Works & Utilities
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Catalina Ramirez, Administrative Assistant Ashley Moran, Sr. PW Analyst/Solid Waste Coordinator