City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MAY 12, 2026 FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2026
ISSUE:
Recognize the Public Works Department’s employees and their efforts.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council receive and file this report and presentation.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the American Public Works Association (APWA) promotes National Public Works Week. This year, Public Works Week is May 17th – 23rd and the theme is “Rooted In Service Powered By Community” which is acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in Public Works. The APWA recognizes that public works employees’ efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering many of the core and essential services that impact residents and businesses. Across providing clean, safe, and well-maintained roadways, trimming trees, filling potholes, administering animal services, and handling the disposal or reuse of solid waste and wastewater, our staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible, 365 days a year. During this time, we would like to recognize the efforts of our employees who are the backbone of our department providing services in:
Engineering Field services Wastewater
Capital Projects Graffiti Abatement Biosolids Disposal Engineering Design Landscaping and Trees Cogeneration Land Development Public Parking Collection System
Surveying Solid Waste Environmental Compliance
Traffic Management Street Maintenance Treatment Services GIS
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Prepared by: Nathan Mustafa, Interim Public Works Director Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Interim Finance Director Approved by: Kris Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Attachments:
Presentation
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