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Santa Paula public works outlines pavement plan, advanced water treatment progress and microgrid application
Summary
Public Works Director Goodman told council the city is near 100% design of an advanced water treatment facility, expects the fall paving program to begin in October, and is pursuing a SoCal Edison microgrid incentive application due Nov. 28 with award notices expected in early 2026.
Public Works Director Goodman told the Santa Paula City Council on Oct. 1 that the department is advancing multiple infrastructure projects while managing staffing constraints. He said the advanced water treatment facility is nearly fully designed, several blower replacements are complete at the wastewater plant and the city continues to work with consultants on pretreatment to reduce chloride inputs.
Goodman provided details on pavement management: the city completed year five of cycle one and is preparing to start the fall paving program, likely in October. He said Park and Orchard streets (which require major sewer work) will be paved after water main replacements, currently scheduled for spring of the next year. Council asked that staff provide a list of streets to be paved this fall and include PCI (pavement condition index) ratings to explain selection criteria.
On energy projects, Goodman said Santa Paula is advancing a SoCal Edison microgrid incentive application; the city’s technical consultant will file an application by the Nov. 28 deadline and Edison is expected to notify awardees in early 2026. He noted the city may be the only remaining applicant from the second cycle and that Edison is paying the consultant to prepare the application.
Staff also detailed crew shortages — small crews in streets and fleet operations, and recent personnel departures in water operations — and said the city is recruiting for several positions and purchasing equipment to increase in‑house capacity. Council and staff discussed coordination with trash haulers during paving and the need for clear public communication via the new public works project mapping tool on the city website.
Why it matters: The public works briefing linked near‑term construction (fall paving) with longer‑term infrastructure planning (water treatment and pavement management cycles) and identified staffing and procurement constraints that could affect project timing and resident disruptions.
Next steps: Director Goodman committed to providing a detailed list of streets in the fall paving program and to return with schedule and procurement details as projects are ready for advertisement.
