Maintenance of public facilities including park grounds and buildings, trails, open space, traffic signals, drainage systems, roads, medians, shoulders, and landscaping within the public right-of-way;

Public Works administration, including grant administration, undergrounding districts, transportation coordination, and refuse disposal and recycling programs;

City engineering, including project design, traffic safety, construction management and stormwater quality management.
• Public Works Brochure
Read more of the specific responsibilities of the Public Works Department.

To work within the Public Right of Way, which can include: sidewalks, parkways, driveway aprons and gutters, you will need an Encroachment permit. For more information click on the checklist link below and call City staff at (310) 544-5252.