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Public Works reports storm-line repairs and winter preparations
Summary
The director of public works reported November maintenance: leaf cleanup, storm-line replacement on Walnut that uncovered root-filled pipes and allowed preemptive sewer and water repairs, mapping inaccuracies discovered during work, and staff preparations for winter weather response.
The Director of Public Works reported on November operations including extensive leaf collection, a storm-line project on Walnut that found roots filling a line, and a related sewer-line sag that was corrected before it became a customer issue. The crew also addressed a water service engulfed by roots and replaced it, and staff identified mapping inaccuracies that will require further investigation and updating to prevent future problems.
Staff said work to prepare for winter included training (APWA winter course), sanding materials and fleet readiness, and decorating public spaces for the holidays. Councilors raised routine maintenance questions, a permit question about an incoming ChaCha Noodle tenant, and a pavement issue on Hawthorne that staff said they would investigate.
