The Public Works Department acts as liaison to three City commissions. The Parks Commission reviews and makes recommendations regarding the City parks, open space, trails and street trees. The Traffic and Parking Commission reviews and makes recommendations regarding a host of traffic and parking related issues on City streets. Items can range from a request for a few feet of red curb to the need for new stop signs and traffic signals. Agendas are prepared on a monthly basis, staff reports are written and meetings conducted.
Staff also assists as support to other commissions on an as needed basis.
Projects are developed either with in-house design staff or through consultant services contracts. The processing of reports, plans and permits for private development is one functions handled by this division. The Public Works Director is a member of the Environmental Review Committee. All street construction, drainage, traffic signal and street lighting plans are checked by staff to assure compliance with adopted standards and specifications. Bonds are calculated and off-site permits issued.