August 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: Awaiting a response regarding landfill disposal options.
• Citywide Digouts and Repairs Paving Project: Project was completed the first week of August.
• Flood Resiliency Master Plan: Finalizing the Master Plan and recommended projects. • Hwy 116 Pedestrian Crossings (Burnett St, Walker Ave, Hutchins Ave, & Keating Ave):
Project was bid on August 12 and awarded by City Council on September 1. • Ives Park ADA Path Phase 2: Reviewing 90% design plans. • Morris Street Sewer Pump Station Repair Project: Completing preconstruction activities and submittal review. Work is expected to commence in September. • Pedestrian Crossings on Covert Ln: Design work is underway. • Sewer Master Plan Update: Finalizing the hydraulic model of the citywide system incorporating condition assessment data.
• Well 4 Replacement Project: Conducted water quality sampling at the monitoring well to inform design. Developed a funding strategy for water infrastructure improvements. • Zimpher Creek Sewer Phase I: Running the proposed CIP project through the hydraulic model.
• Library: Mold remediation work was completed on August 26. A request for bids for repair work has been released.
• Tree Assessment: Staff is working with the City Arborist to assess all trees within the public rights-of-way and City parks. A comprehensive maintenance plan will be developed to prioritize trees requiring immediate removal or attention. • Vegetation Management (Grazing): Staff is developing a contract with Chasing Goats for blackberry maintenance.
• Asset Management: A new asset management system is in draft development within the sandbox environment.
• 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 $3 million 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. • SRTS Kickoff: Working with SCTCA staff to develop Safe Routes to School priority corridor plans.
• Laguna Middle Reach Grant: Coordinating with interested partners on a community grazing grant program for the Laguna Preserve.
Miscellaneous Public Works Activities
• Continued citywide street and sign assessments.
• Continued vegetation and trash removal along the AmeriCorps Trail. • Completed hydrant maintenance and flushing in two zones. • Completed the Sewer System Management Plan Update.
• Scoping Ives Pool repairs for the FY 2027 budget cycle. • Continued the hydrant maintenance program.
• Responded to customer service requests related to water, sewer, streets, and sidewalks.