Larkspur Public Works Engineering Division Typical Engineering Activities   Enforce Americans with Disability Act (ADA) / Accessibility city-wide   Respond to citizens issues, complaints, and concerns   Respond to requests from public for public records   Issue violation notices for: Sidewalk / trip hazard Vegetation overgrowth Winterization violation Red tags for violations in public right-of way Prepare staff reports Presentations before boards, commissions, and the City Council Participate in weekly design review committee (DRC) meetings   Hold office hours Have scheduled office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the public convenience Be available to respond to needs / concerns as requested by the public Participate in scheduled meetings with organizations outside the    City of Larkspur Marin Public Works Association (MPWA) Marin Map Marin County Storm Water MCSTOPP Marin General services Authority (MGSA) Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) Marin Energy Management Team Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBS) Street Smarts Various training programs for staff Review all documents for Public Works Issues during the planning phase New developments New homes and commercial facilities Remodels Repairs to Existing Facilities Check and review final drawings for: Public right-of-way issues Drainage Grading and earthwork Issue grading permits   Issue encroachment permits for: Fencing Landscaping Under sidewalk drains Sidewalk curb and gutter repair Debris box placement Permanent Structures     • Retaining walls     • Mail Boxes / Pillars     • Garages     • Gates Driveways Utility agencies     • PG&E     • AT&T     • MMWD     • Comcast Cable     • Sanitary District No.1 Conduct Inspections for: All encroachment permits listed above Drainage channels and creeks Pump stations and flood control Plan and improve City Hall energy efficiency by installing a: New ceiling New HVAC system Lighting retrofit Solar photovoltaic system New roofing Energy mizer Evaluate and update hardware and software for typical engineering     activities: CAD GIS Surveying Mapping Prepare GIS maps for: Bridges 100-year flood plain map FEMA community rating system map Hazard mitigation map Evacuation threat zones map Photo survey of the City's assets Pavement condition index mapping Storm drain system mapping Bicycle and pedestrian master plan Street resolutions map Street maintenance map Street sweeping ADA facilities Public ownership map Zoning map Apply for grants: Measure A Proposition 1B Regional measure 2 (RM2) Proposition 42 Pavement management technical assistance program(PTAP) Safe routes to school (SRTS) Safe pathways to schools State transportation program (STP) Highway bridge program (HBP) Clean renewable energy bonds (CREBS) Flood / Federal emergency management agency (FEMA) / State office of emergency services (OES) The department of public works has secured grants exceeding 26 million since 1995.   Develop Hazard Mitigation Plans for: Citywide all-hazard mitigation plan Seismic Retrofit of:    • City Hall    • Library    • Fire Station Develop and maintain standards: Prepare encroachment license agreement Update encroachment ordinance Update development standards Issue new news rack ordinance Participate in development of new uniform construction standards for all cities and the County of Marin Keep the public works department activities up to date on the City's website Pavement Management Maintain a pavement management system to comply with MTC's criteria Plan, design, and manage the repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of roadway system citywide Plan and design of pathways for bicycles and pedestrians Master Plan Lanes Routes Racks Bridges Manage rehabilitation and replacement of bridges Traffic Initiate studies Recommend neighborhood traffic calming measures and devices Recommend signage and striping Design of traffic signals, pavement markers and striping Trees and Vegetation Respond to citizen complaints Issue vegetation management notices Develop and implement Magnolia Avenue beautification plan Return to Main Public Works Engineering Division Page