2026-2027 Operating & Capital Improvement Budget

PUBLIC WORKS

DESCRIPTION: Public Works is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all public infrastructure and public right-of-way.

ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Division coordinates and provides direction to all Public Works Divisions and Water Services operations. This Division provides research and analysis of current and proposed legislation, public works projects, programs and services to ensure benefit, safety, and convenience to the community and general public. TASKS:  Perform interagency coordination and administer County, State and Federally funded projects and programs  Provide oversight and management of the Public Works and Water capital improvement and operating budgets

 Manage the City’s solid waste and recycling program  Administer contract agreements for various City services  Manage City records including all record plans with respect to Public Works and Engineering  Administers the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District

2025-2026 ACCOMPLISHIMENTS:  Completed Phase 1 of the migration to an online plans room to make various City plans available for public research and review on the City’s website  Expanded public outreach campaign to bring awareness to CR&R services, how to recycle correctly, and provide tips to lessen waste  Coordinated two Compost Giveaways and two Household Hazardous Waste Collection events with CR&R  Participated in meetings regarding the Waste Infrastructure System Enhancement Agreement with staff from other Orange County cities and Orange County Waste and Recycling  Released a RFP and awarded a contract for professional services to assist in the creation of the City's next solid waste collection contract  Finalized the Centennial Park Renovation Project grant in the amount of $4,800,000  Coordinated and administered the Legacy Park Improvements Project grant in the amount of $750,000  Coordinated and administered $1,500,000 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services for the upgrade of the emergency generator at the Civic Center  Coordinated and administered new grants for an Active Transportation Master Plan, Storm Drain Master Plan, Red Hill Pavement Rehabilitation, Jamboree Pavement Rehabilitation, and Tustin Ranch Road Pedestrian Bridge  Initiated and completed the formation of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting Reassessment District 2025 to enhance landscaping and lighting services in Tustin Ranch.

2026-2027 GOALS:  Fully implement online plans room including GIS functionality  Solicit and award the City’s next solid waste collection contract  Continue providing relevant information on waste and recycling to the Tustin community

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