July 2026
Public Works Department Activity Report
Oriana Hart, Public Works Director, [email protected] Erik Billing, Public Works Supervisor, [email protected] Noteworthy Information:
Caulder Creek Storm Drain Project. Characterizing sediment for disposal options. Citywide Digouts and Repairs Paving Project. Conducted all pre-project submittals. Project completed in early August.
Flood Resiliency Master Plan – Staff is reviewing the condition assessment memo provided by the consultant and moving toward developing recommended projects based on the findings of the plan. Hwy 116 Pedestrian Crossings (Burnett St, Walker Ave, Hutchins Ave, & Keating Ave). Project bid Aug
12. Ives Park ADA Path Phase 2 – Reviewing 90% Design Plans. Morris Street Sewer Pump Station Repair Project. Project awarded July 21st. Pedestrian Crossings on Covert Ln. Design work underway. Sewer Master Plan Update. Finalizing hydraulic model of citywide system with condition data. Well 4 Replacement Project. Monitoring well installed. Zimpher Cr Sewer Phase I – Working on Caltrans Encroachment Permit for connection on Healdsburg Ave.
Library: Council approved remediation contract on July 7th. Work was underway July 25th. Tree Assessment: Staff is working with the City Arborist to conduct an assessment of all trees in the public rights of way and Parks. A full maintenance plan will be developed prioritizing trees in need of immediate removal and attention.
Vegetation Management (Grazing): Staff met with North Bay Conservation Corp and local grazer to evaluate vegetation management options for the Railroad Forrest as well as the Laguna along Morris St.
Asset Management: Public Works is working to develop new Asset management System. SCTCA: Public Works received notification that the Bodega Avenue Phase 3 project has been recommended for funding through SCTCA’s Cycle 2 program. If awarded, the City is expected to receive up to $3Mil in funding for the project beginning in FY 2027/28. HSIP Cycle 13: Public Works is moving forward with submitting the pedestrian crossing at Sunset Avenue and Johnson Street for HSIP Set-Aside funding.
Miscellaneous Public Works Activities.
Began citywide street and sign assessments.
Vegetation and Trash removal of the AmeriCorps Trail. Support water system management while Well 4 was offline for monitoring well. Conducted proposal walk throughs with venders to upgrade the City’s SCADA system in response to the resent EPA audit.
Continued hydrant maintenance program.
Responded to customer service requests regarding water, sewer, streets, and sidewalks.