February 24, 2026
Public Works
DATE: February 24, 2026
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Darin Fitzpatrick, Assistant Deputy Director of Public
Works – Operations & Maintenance
Hugo Mendoza, Public Works Abatement Division
Superintendent
Subject:
January 2026 Abatement Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Public Works Department is presenting City Council
the January 2026 Abatement Presentation, summarizing
illegal dumping removal, encampment abatement, graffiti removal, and related mitigation activities conducted
citywide.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a report on the January 2026 abatement
activities – Public Works Department (Daniel Chavarria
510-620-5478/Darin Fitzpatrick 510-231-3044/Hugo
Mendoza 510-231-3030).
AGENDA
REPORT
February 24, 2026
DISCUSSION:
On a monthly basis, the Public Works Department provides City Council with a report outlining the activities of the Abatement Division. The Division is responsible for addressing illegal dumping, encampment abatement, graffiti removal, vehicle and vessel dismantling, and other nuisance abatement activities within the public right-of- way and, when authorized, on private property.
January 2026 abatement activities included:
Illegal Dumping
o Removed 191.29 tons of illegally dumped material
o Targeted primary locations including Spring Street, 5th Street & Bissell Avenue, and other recurring hotspot corridors city-wide o Disposed of specialized waste, including 228 mattresses, 208 tires, and 148 gallons of paint/oil
Encampment Abatement
o Abated 18 encampment locations, removing 20.71 tons of debris o Notable locations included: Florida Avenue, Cutting Boulevard & Hoffman Boulevard, and Richmond Parkway & Atlas Road
Graffiti Removal
o Removed 224 graffiti tags during the month
o Addressed graffiti on residential fencing, utility boxes, and public infrastructure at multiple citywide locations
Vehicles and Boats Dismantling
o Dismantled four (4) vehicles/vessels at Checker’s Tow Yard after towing by Police and Parking Enforcement from the public right-of-way
Miscellaneous Abatement and Support Activities
o Conducted leaf removal along Macdonald Avenue
o Performed sidewalk and walkway cleanups at multiple underpasses, including Central Avenue and the 16th Street BART area
o Installed fencing and other mitigation measures at illegal dumping and encampment hot spots
o Coordinated with partner agencies, including Coordinated Outreach Referral Engagement (CORE), Caltrans, Republic Services, and Sims Metal, on encampment response and debris removal
The attached report also includes year-to-date comparisons, monthly tonnage tracking, staff hour summaries, hotspot mapping, and partner coordination details, providing transparency into operational workload and service trends.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – January 2026 Abatement Report