Attachment A
Public Works and Water
Quarterly Report – FY2025
Q4
Public Works and
Water
Quarterly Report
www.victorvilleca.gov
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1 Table of Contents
Department Overview
Community Impact - Public Works
Community Impact - Environmental Programs
Community Impact - Water
Quarterly Highlights - Public Works
Quarterly Highlights - Environmental Programs
Quarterly Highlights - Water
Employee Highlights
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13 Public Works employees play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure and services that our community depends on every day. These dedicated professionals ensure that roads are safe, public areas remain clean, and essential infrastructure is maintained. Their work often goes unnoticed, but it directly impacts the quality of life for every resident and business.
A Team of Specialized Roles
The Public Works Department is made up of a diverse team of skilled individuals, each with a unique responsibility in supporting the community:
Asphalt & Concrete Services – Repair and maintain roadways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Graffiti Removal – Remove graffiti to keep public areas clean, welcoming, and safe.
Bus Shelter Maintenance – Maintain and repair bus shelters to support public transit users.
Weed Abatement – Control and remove weeds along public areas and rights-of-way to improve safety and appearance.
Street Sweeping – Keep streets clean and free of debris, improving safety, air quality, and water quality.
Right of Way & Shoulders – Maintain roadside shoulders and rights-of-way to ensure safety and accessibility.
Open Space & LMADs – Maintain landscaping and open space areas within Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts (LMADs).
Fleet Services – Maintain and repair the vehicles and heavy equipment that keep city operations running.
Wastewater Management – Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the sewer system to protect public health.
Stormwater and Flood Control Staff – Maintain drainage systems, manage storm response, and safeguard neighborhoods from flooding.
Emergency Preparedness – Prepare for and respond to natural disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies that threaten public infrastructure and community safety.
Administrative Staff – Provide essential support through scheduling, customer service, recordkeeping, budgeting, and coordination of department operations.
Supervisors – Lead crews, oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with standards, and provide direction to staff.
Commitment to the Community
Public Works employees are first responders in times of need, whether it’s clearing storm debris, addressing sewer line stoppages, providing support for police and fire activities, or maintaining safe travel routes during and after an emergency. They bring a strong sense of pride and dedication to their work, knowing that their efforts directly improve the safety, health, and well-being of the community.
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Department Overview
PUBLIC WORKS
3 Environmental Programs employees play a key role in keeping Victorville clean, safe, and sustainable.
Through waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and community outreach, they help protect public health and the environment while ensuring the City complies with state recycling and waste diversion mandates. Their work supports both day-to-day services and long-term sustainability goals, directly impacting the quality of life for residents and businesses.
A Team of Specialized Roles
The Environmental Programs Division is responsible for administering, coordinating, implementing, and promoting programs that manage waste responsibly and support a healthier community:
Solid Waste Management – Oversee waste collection and disposal services, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Recycling Programs – Administer and promote recycling opportunities for residents and businesses to reduce landfill waste.
Organics Programs – Implement and oversee food waste and green waste diversion programs to comply with AB 1826 and SB 1383 mandates.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) – Operate facilities and events that safely collect, handle, and dispose of hazardous items such as paints, chemicals, and electronics.
Community Cleanup Days – Organize two large-scale events each year that bring together residents, volunteers, and community groups to clean neighborhoods and reduce blight.
Free Dump Day – Provide residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of bulky items and unwanted materials at no cost.
Adopt-a-Street Program – Engage volunteers and community groups to help keep local roadways clean and litter-free.
Illegal Dump Abatement – Investigate and respond to illegal dumping issues, removing debris and discouraging future violations.
Franchise Agreement Oversight – Administer the City’s contract with Victorville Disposal, the franchised trash and recycling hauler.
Legislative Compliance – Ensure the City meets state recycling and waste reduction requirements, including:
AB 939 – 50% recycling mandate,
AB 341 – Mandatory commercial recycling
AB 1826 – Mandatory commercial organics recycling
SB 1383 – Organics landfill reduction and edible food recovery requirements.
Administrative Staff – Support operations and management through customer service, budgeting, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and program coordination.
Supervisors – Provide leadership, oversee program delivery and compliance with state mandates, and guide staff in day-to-day operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Department Overview
4 Commitment to the Community
Environmental Programs staff are committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable community. From organizing Community Cleanup Days and Free Dump Day events to expanding Organics Programs, reducing landfill waste, and managing hazardous materials, they play a key role in protecting Victorville’s environment today and for future generations.
The Water Department is essential in overseeing and sustaining our community’s drinking water supply, potable and reclaimed water systems, and wastewater treatment operations. Staff are responsible for ensuring that safe, high-quality water is delivered to every customer while also managing facilities that protect public health and the environment. Through daily operations, long-term planning, and public outreach, the department safeguards one of Victorville’s most critical resources.
A Team of Specialized Roles
The Water Department is made up of professionals who manage, maintain, and monitor every aspect of the City’s water systems:
Water Supply & Distribution – Deliver reliable, clean drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses across the community.
Meter Division – Install, maintain, and replace water meters while ensuring accurate measurement, reading, and data collection for billing and system monitoring.
Wastewater Treatment – Operate and maintain treatment facilities to ensure wastewater is processed to meet strict environmental standards.
Water Infrastructure Maintenance – Inspect, repair, and maintain reservoirs, pipelines, valves, hydrants, and pumping stations.
Backflow Prevention Programs – Protect the community’s water supply by ensuring cross- connection control and compliance with state regulations.
Water Quality Monitoring – Test and monitor water quality daily to ensure compliance with all state and federal safety regulations.
SCADA / Operational Technology – Operate and maintain advanced control systems that monitor and optimize water and wastewater facilities in real time.
Water Efficiency Programs – Promote conservation and responsible water use through education, outreach, and incentive programs while ensuring compliance with state water efficiency regulations.
Emergency Preparedness – Prepare for and respond to droughts, contamination risks, and other threats to the water supply.
Administrative Staff – Support operations and management through customer service, budgeting, billing, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and program coordination.
Supervisors – Provide leadership, oversee compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and guide staff in day-to-day operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Department Overview
5 WATER
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Department Overview
6 WATER
Commitment to the Community
Water Department employees, like their counterparts in Public Works, also serve as first responders in times of need, whether it’s repairing main breaks, restoring system pressure, ensuring safe drinking water during emergencies, or maintaining service reliability during droughts or contamination events.
They bring a strong sense of pride and dedication to their work, knowing that their efforts directly protect public health and support the daily needs of the community. By investing in infrastructure, maintaining potable and reclaimed water systems, ensuring water quality, and promoting efficiency and conservation, the department works every day to provide long-term sustainability for Victorville’s residents and businesses.
PUBLIC WORKS
Community Impact
April May June
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1632
2081
7 Fleet completed 1,362 work orders
35.97 Miles of sewer mains cleaned
5.94 Miles of sewer CCTV inspected
Miles of Completed Street Sweeping
11,657 Sq. ft. of asphalt patched
43,913 Sq. ft. of graffiti removed
T otal Miles = 6,402
Admin Staff processed over 875 invoices
3,518 Potholes repaired
Street sweeping resulted in 120 tons
being recycled
78 Employees
The concrete and asphalt crew successfully completed
essential repairs at the new animal shelter, demonstrating their expertise and dedication to the project
Community Impact
Tires
73.6%
Mattresses
17.3%
Sofas
9.1%
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
I t e m s R e m o v e d f r o m
I l l e g a l D u m p S i t e s
Recycling Drop Off Center
visitors - 4,189
8 Household Hazardous Waste
visitors - 1,632
3,555 Illegal Dump Sites abated with over 389 tons collected 578 Encampments
cleaned with over 157
tons collected
3,078 Gallons of oil recycled
689 Volunteers for the
Community Clean Up Day event
held in April.
1,926 Tons of compost distributed
17 Employees
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
April
May
June
Measured by Million Gallons of Water
3 0 1 I n - h o u s e m e t e r e x c h a n g e s
WATER
6 6 7 B a c k f l o w d e v i c e s t e s t e d
Community Impact
Meter’s Team successfully
turned on water for 1,537
residents, as well as
responding to and
completing 700 service
order requests.
1 1 6 , 7 2 7 M e t e r s r e a d
25 New backflows installed &
tested
Complete recycled water
shutdown and cross
connection inspection at
SCLA Industrial
Wastewater Treatment
Plant
Responded to and
corrected 5
emergency phone
calls for backflow
theft & concern.
211 Backflow late
notices were hand
delivered. 296 notices
were emailed/mailed
9 1 , 5 0 2 D i g A l e r t s c o m p l e t e d
1,344 Valves exercised
186 After hour standby calls answered
33 Backflow devices failed and repaired
I n d u s t r i a l W a s t e w a t e r T r e a t m e n t P l a n t - 1 7 1 M i l l i o n G a l l o n s o f W a t e r T r e a t e d / D e l i v e r e d 43 Fire Hydrants painted
Staff responded and worked after-hours to provide
support during the Frontage Fire
4 7 F i x e d i r r i g a t i o n l e a k s = A n n u a l S a v i n g s 1 5 , 0 0 0 g a l l o n s 8 6 I n d o o r w a t e r a u d i t s
r e s u l t e d i n 1 6 l e a k i n g
t o i l e t s b e i n g r e p a i r e d .
T h i s e q u a t e s t o 7 3 , 0 0 0
g a l l o n s s a v e d p e r y e a r .
59 Employees
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Annual Savings 25,000 gallons
Quarterly Highlights
APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025 Public Works
10 Over a two-day period, the Asphalt Crew placed approximately 17 tons of asphalt on Oxford Place to address multiple potholes and significant areas of alligator cracking. This maintenance effort was initiated in response to a SeeClickFix service request and was completed to restore roadway integrity and improve overall driving conditions.
The project was carried out by the following crew members: Donavon Griffiths, Mike Lish, Tony Pizzo, Mike Whitesides, Alan Ventura, John Lira, and Jesus Morales. Their coordinated efforts ensured the timely and effective completion of the repairs.
Public Works staff has been diligently
advancing the Brentwood Beautification
Project, which is funded through the
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. The project includes a
zeroscape landscape conversion located
within the Brentwood community, directly
across from Brentwood Elementary School.
The redesigned area features a series of
walkways complemented by drought-
tolerant trees and shrubs, enhancing both
sustainability and visual appeal. In addition,
two dog waste stations and new concrete
bench seating have been installed, further
improving the functionality and overall
usability of the space.
Quarterly Highlights
APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025 Environmental Programs
Each year, the Environmental Programs
Division coordinates two Community
Cleanup Day events where residents
can volunteer a few hours of their time
to help beautify the City. This quarter,
the Community Cleanup Day was held
on April 12.
Nearly 700 volunteers signed up. These
volunteers were divided into 37 teams.
Amongst the teams, a total of 6.69 tons
of trash was collected and 2,339 bags of
trash were filled.
11 Since late February, Environmental Programs staff have taken over reviewing construction and demolition waste management plans. This includes checking each project’s initial plan to make sure it meets all California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen) requirements. At a minimum, projects must achieve a 65% diversion rate for construction and demolition waste. This quarter, staff reviewed 115 plans of those, 52 were initial plans and 63 were final. All plans were approved and 70% of applicants met the 65% diversion goal.
APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025
May is Water Awareness Month!
To help our community stay informed about simple and effective ways to save water, our Water Efficiency team took part in several local events throughout the month.
We were proud to connect with residents at the High Desert Home Show, Public Works Day, Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Earth Day, Spring Festival, and the Conservation Festival. At each event, our team shared valuable water-saving tips and provided information about the many programs and services available to Victorville residents. Together, we can make every drop count! Quarterly Highlights
Water
12 To support the ongoing Advanced Metering
Project, our SCADA staff have been working
diligently to install new tripods on our water
wells for mounting licensed SCADA radios.
These upgraded tripods are an essential
component for implementing the new radio
system.
The previous tripods were heavier, made from
non-aluminum materials, and had been in
service for over a decade. The new models,
designed with magnets for secure attachment
to water tanks, eliminate the need for welding.
This innovative approach not only simplifies
installation but also helps reduce potential
damage to the tanks, resulting in significant
cost savings.
* S C A D A s t a n d s f o r S u p e r v i s o r y C o n t r o l a n d D a t a A c q u i s i t i o n . I t u s e s s e n s o r s t o c o l l e c t r e a l t i m e d a t a o n m e t r i c s l i k e w a t e r p r e s s u r e , f l o w , a n d l e v e l s , a n d a l l o w s o p e r a t o r s t o c o n t r o l t h e e q u i p m e n t l i k e p u m p s a n d v a l v e s t o e n s u r e w a t e r q u a l i t y .
APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025
Promotions
Frank Baker
Line Locator
Levi Bybee
Sr Maintenance Worker
Anthony Manriquez
Equipment Operator
Felix Acevedo
Sr Maintenance Lead Worker
Alijah Whitfield
Maintenance Worker
Anthony Johnson
Maintenance Worker
Employee Highlights
13 Anthony Torres
Maintenance Worker
Roland Chamberland
Maintenance Worker