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Public works reports repairs, splash-pad use and a switch to Cloud Permit for online permitting
Summary
Public works staff recapped water and sewer repairs, an increase in water production (attributed in part to the splash pad), facility upgrades, and the city's move to a third-party online permitting vendor (Cloud Permit) launched in July after finding the state's system incompatible with local needs and cost structures.
Public-works staff provided an annual recap: service-line repairs (including a recent Walnut water leak), new crosswalks, park improvements, and a SCADA upgrade at Well 3. Staff noted higher water production in 2024 and said the splash pad alone accounted for over 200,000 additional gallons of use compared with the prior year.
On permitting, staff explained the city moved to a third-party vendor called Cloud Permit in July because the state's free online permitting system imposed higher payment fees and operational constraints. The new platform supports online plan uploads, payments and a code-enforcement mobile app, and staff said it better fits the city's processes and avoids higher state surcharges.
