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Public Works DepartmentDepartment RecognitionCity Council May 13, 2025 RiversideCA.gov2
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTTo enhance the quality of life for City residents and businesses by operating and maintaining the City’s streets, trees, landscape, wastewater, storm drain and refuse systems in the most effective, efficient, and responsible manner.
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WHAT WE DO (ENGINEERING)BicycleProgramInfrastructureDesignGradeSeparationsConstruction Contract AdministrationLandDevelopmentPavementManagementPermitsTraffic Signal MaintenanceRailProjectsSurveyTrafficEngineeringEnvironmental Services GIS
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WHAT WE DO (FIELD SERVICES)GraffitiRemovalGuardrailRepairPavingPublic ParkingServicesSidewalk, Curb & GutterInstallation & RepairsPotholeRepairsTraffic ControlSignageTrash & RecyclingUrbanForestryWeedAbatementVectorControlStreet & Curb PaintingStreetMaintenanceStreetSweeping 3 4
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WHAT WE DO (RWQCP)BiosolidDisposalCogenerationEngineeringConstruction Contract AdministrationEnvironmentalComplianceFacilityMaintenanceOrganic Wasteto GasLaboratory ServicesRVDumpingSewer LineMaintenanceWastewaterCollectionWastewaterTreatment RiversideCA.gov6
KEY 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Paved/Restored 51 roadway miles•Completed the Panorama Rd Quiet Zone•Hired a Transportation Planner and Expanded our GIS Capabilities•Prepared the Northside Specific Plan Master Drainage Plan – Supports Riverside Adventure Center & nearby development•Safe Routes to School Studies for all Elementary and Middle School 5 6
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KEY 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS•Every Kid Deserves a Bike Event at Long Fellow Elementary - 110 Bicycles•3,088+ Followers on our Social Media Accounts (Facebook & Instagram)•Adopted VMT Mitigation Policies & Bank•Joined the Recycle from Home Program•Stabilized Refuse Service•Paver and Lighting Support for the MLK Monument RiversideCA.gov8
KEY 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•6,400 Graffiti Service Requests•Paved the Lincoln Police Station and Marcy Library Employee Parking Lot•4,200 Illegal Dumping Service Requests•Dewatering Equipment for the Sewer Treatment Plant•Increase CCTV Surveillance Cameras for the Parking Garages•More than 60,000 Trees Trimmed 7 8
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NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (MAY 18-24)“Meeting the needs of people is what gives public works its sense of purpose. Many times, public works professionals will never meet those whose lives have been impacted because when things are going right, no one knows that public works is there. Yet, with or without fanfare, public works is present, working in the background to advance quality of life for all” –American Public Works Association RiversideCA.gov10
A “SIGN” OF CUSTOMER SERVICEWHAT THEY DO•Over 7,800 Sign Orders•More than 4,500 Engravings•Decorative Wraps on Signal Cabinets and Trash Receptacles•Helped with the “Tech Hub Sign Shop Portal”•Regularly host visitors and showcase the Sign ShopTEAM PHOTO Oscar Robles Christopher Becker
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SAFETY AWARDHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR•Started in 2002 as a part-time General Services Worker in the RESET Program•With Excellent & Dedicated Service he moved to Heavy Equipment Operator•Leader in Field Activities and oversees Traffic Control and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment •Accident Free in 2024 and expert in his job field•Has a Positive and “Can Do” attitude –he’s a pleasure to work withTEAM PHOTORaul Rodriguez RiversideCA.gov12
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEARRamon MercadoCorp YardVital PatelCity HallHelen PerezRWQCP 11 12
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PUBLIC WORKS PARTNER OF THE YEARTarren TorresPublic Works is pleased to present its “Partner of the Year” award to Tarren Torres, Deputy City Attorney II. Helped resolve disputes during the construction of the traffic signal at Watkins Dr and Big Springs Rd, prepared resolutions and an ordinance in support of the VMT Mitigation Bank Program, drafted the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan Resolution, legal expert who is approachable, friendly, and responsive.
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Strategic Plan Alignment
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1. That the City Council receive and file this report and presentationRecommendation15