Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Ch. 2.30 Public Works Department

The public works department is established for the city and subject to the administrative direction of the city manager.

(Ord. 547 § 3(D), 2003)

The functions of the public works department shall be to serve the city and the public in providing professional services to maintain the city's infrastructure for use by residents, businesses, and visitors. The public works department administers the design, construction and inspection of all major publicly funded capital projects involving the upgrade of the city's infrastructure and facilities; ensures all construction in the public right-of-way related to land development entitlements comply with adopted codes and engineering standards; is responsible for all subdivision processing, approval of final subdivision maps, accepting related offers of dedications and entering into agreements to complete subdivision agreements. The public works department operates and maintains the equipment, tools, and other resources necessary to construct, operate and maintain the city's infrastructure. Infrastructure consists of water system, sewer system, road network, storm drain system, city facilities, parks, urban forest and landscaped and open space areas. The public works department also maintains the city's vehicle fleet and community tree program.

(Ord. 547 § 3(D), 2003)

(Ord. No. 650, § 7, 2-26-2013; Ord. No. 2025-009, § 6, 9-9-2025)

The position of public works director is created and established and shall be filled by appointment of, and serve at the pleasure of, the city manager. The public works director shall be fully responsible for all the functions and duties of the public works department as established by state laws, ordinances, or resolutions. The public works director or his or her designee shall:

1. Assume full management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the public works department, including planning and park development and maintenance of all city parks, streets, buildings, fleet, and utilities;

2. Assume full management responsibility of engineering standards and projects;

3. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;

4. Develop, implement and oversee effective and cost-efficient work, equipment and asset management systems and programs;

5. Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for maintenance staff; assign work activities, projects and programs;

6. Develop, implement and maintain systems to inventory infrastructure deficiencies and program, assign and track corrective measures;

7. Recommend to the city manager budget, staff, equipment, material and supply needs;

8. Coordinate capital improvement projects and services related to maintenance of the city's infrastructure;

9. Advise the planning commission on issues related to maintenance of parks facilities and open space areas; and

10. Consider tree removal permit requests.

(Ord. 547 § 3(D), 2003)

(Ord. No. 650, § 7, 2-26-2013; Ord. No. 697, § 3, 10-23-2018; Ord. No. 2025-009, § 7, 9-9-2025)