September 2025
Public Works Department Activity Report
Toni Bertolero, Public Works Engineer, [email protected] Erik Billing, Public Works Supervisor, [email protected] Noteworthy Information:
1. Sebastopol Commons: Building the Commons Oversight Committee. Log committee members and create committee roster, scheduled initial meeting, prepared agenda packages and prepared notices.
2. Ives Park Storm Drain Repair. Prepared permit packages with North Coast Regional Water Board and Army Corps of Engineers, which were accepted on September 16 and 18. Emergency permit is pending with Fish & Wildlife, but received authorization to proceed due to Water Board and Army Corps approval. Contractor, Miksis, resumed work on September 19 and construction was delayed due to water leaking through temporary coffer dam and periods of rain. Work estimated to be completed by mid-October and projected removal of the coffer dam is in November.
3. Americorp Trail Extension Project. Work has been ongoing however, there has been a delay to the bridge submittal approval. We are working with the bridge manufacturer, Rolling Barge, to review the bridge submittal so that it can be accepted for installation. The bridge is estimated to cost approximately $12,000 more than originally anticipated due to a change in the span to meet field conditions.
4. Flood Resiliency Master Plan. The contract was approved by Council on September 16 and a kickoff meeting will occur in October.
5. Community Center Fire-Related Building Improvements. The work was completed on September 5 and a Notice of Completion will be scheduled for Council approval in October.
6. Police Station Emergency Generator. A draft assessment and loading analysis was completed and submitted to the City. Comments were made and also additional information from the City regarding the EOC load needs as well as the solar panel production is still outstanding.
7. Water Master Plan Update. Work is ongoing with staff continuing to provide needed data to support the master plan analysis. The preliminary schedule shows a draft (to staff for review) is scheduled for release at the end of November.
8. Burbank Farm ADA Path and Restroom Facility Project BID. The construction project was advertised for bid on September 26 and bid opening is scheduled for October 15.
9. Bodega Avenue Bike Lanes and Rehab Phase 2 BID. This project is for the installation of bike lanes and pavement rehabilitation of Bodega Avenue between Nelson Way and Pleasant Hill Road. Staff submitted a Request for Funding Appropriation to the SCTCA on The project was advertised for bid on October 1, 2025 and bid opening is scheduled for October 21, 2025
10. Labyrinth of Life. Public Works staff performed work on this project which included moving the memorial benches. Staff is working on refurbishing the sign that will be installed in the new location once the sign is finished.
11. Miscellaneous Public Works activities.
• Cleaned solar panels and gutters on government buildings • Removed the watercress that holding back water in Calder Creek at Ives Park • Removed the seasonal bridge in the Laguna
• Repaired water service line leak on Frankel and restored the asphalt • Completed office updates at Public Works and City Hall • Obtained quotes and ordered garbage cans for downtown and playground • Prepared annual Caltrans encroachment permit
• Repaired Community Center drinking fountain.