Public Works Department

WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION

The West Nile Virus was recently detected in Los Angeles County for the first time this year. The West Nile Virus, which is transmitted to people from infected mosquitoes, can result in serious illness for some people. The City of Glendale urges residents to take precautions to protect themselves from being infected.

Remove and standing water on your property
Properly maintain swimming pools
Repair all screen windows and doors on your house
Stay indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active
Use mosquitos repellant and/or protective clothing when going outdoors

Glendale residents can assist with West Nile Virus monitoring by reporting dead birds to the toll-free hotline 877-WNV BIRD. In addition, free mosquito fish can be obtained from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD). Call (562) 944-9656 for more information.

Stephen M. Zurn

Director of Public Works

szurn@ci.glendale.ca.us

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the highest quality public works services to the public and other city departments, balanced through our efforts to maintain a cost effective operation and to provide these services in a responsible and efficient manner.

This mission is accomplished through prudent use of resources, technology, innovations, teamwork and coordination with other service providers in the City.

About Public Works

The Public Works Department's service encompasses 350 miles of streets; 360 miles of sewers; 47,000 parkway trees; 3,686 storm catch basins within City of Glendale boundaries; 52 debris basins; 30 miles of alleys; 50 multi space parking meters and 1,870 single space parking meters; 40,000 signs; and 234 traffic signals and 35 flashing beacons. Maintenance of the City's 600 miles of curb including street sweeping, curb marking, and curb & gutter repair.

Of the 92 buildings and sites owned by the City of Glendale, the Public Works Department provides 1.7 million square feet of general building maintenance and 474,308 square feet of custodial maintenance. The Public Works Department also provides maintenance for all City Park facility infrastructure, including 1500 lighting features, 56 sports courts or sports field structures, 33 playground facilities, 31 parking lots and structures, 13 pools, wading pools and water features, and 30 park restrooms, as well as a plethora of picnic area structures, patios, stages and various other amenities.

Current News & Events

Administration

633 E. Broadway Room 209
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-3900

April Fitzpatrick - Deputy Director/Administration & Environmental Services - afitzpatrick@ci.glendale.ca.us

Under the Director of Public Works, the Administration office oversees the entire Public Works Department, which includes 400 employees and an operating budget of approximately $130 million.

Administration Section - Is responsible for the preparation and management of the Department budget, special projects, internal controls, personnel management, legislative review, operational analysis, and strategic planning. This section also seeks to inform, educate and engage the community in Public Works projects through community outreach efforts.

Environmental Management Section - Maintains and monitors the City's groundwater, stormwater, the Scholl Canyon and Brand Park Landfill, and wastewater collection/treatment programs.

Sewer Billing Codes & Rates, 2012-2013 (July 1 – June 30)

Transit Section – is responsible for the coordination of Division projects, marketing, customer service, and the commuter reduction program. It also serves as liaison to the Transportation Parking Commission as well as external organizations. The Transit section is responsible for the operation of the Beeline Transit System (serving over 2 million passengers a year) and Dial-A-Ride program.

Short Range Transit Plan Presentation

Beeline Transit System

Engineering

633 E. Broadway Room 205
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-3945

Roubik Golanian - Deputy Director/City Engineer - rgolanian@ci.glendale.ca.us

Engineering - The Engineering Division is primarily responsible for the development and management of various Capital Improvement Projects related to the City's infrastructure, including surveying, design, and construction inspection. The Division maintains official public records such as maps, property records and property acquisition documentation, and street vacations. It also maintains and updates the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Engineering Division also supervises all City Facility Project Management.

The Land Development Section of the Engineering Division reviews and processes various permits and maps including grading and building permits, parcel and tract maps, encroachment permits and street use permits. The Survey Section of the Division provides survey data for Capital Improvement Projects and other City Departments.

Capital Improvement Project Updates

City Council Approved FY 2012-13 Engineering Fees

Traffic Section - operations, design, and construction related to the Capital Improvement Program are also part of the Engineering Division. Transportation Planning Section is responsible for advance transportation planning, transportation demand forecasting and applying and managing transportation grant funding. This section also manages the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and traffic impact studies for citywide projects.

City of Glendale Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Handbook

Parking Section – manages and oversees all City owned parking lots and garages. The Transportation Planning Section is responsible for advance transportation planning, transportation demand forecasting and applying and managing transportation grant funding.

Downtown Parking

Fleet Services

541 W. Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 548-3952

Karl Vogeley - Fleet Manager - kvogeley@ci.glendale.ca.us

The Division provides fleet management, fleet maintenance, repair, storage and replacement of automotive, utility equipment, public safety equipment, including fire engines, fire ladder trucks, water tender, special response vehicles, motorcycles and rescue/ambulances, transit buses, and infrastructure maintenance and construction equipment, as well as servicing of refuse trucks and street sweepers. In addition, the Division places high priority on keeping "front line" and reserve safety equipment in service, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance for all vehicles and equipment. Staff are also in charge of the Beeline bus inspections. Overall, the Division ensures compliance of equipment, vehicles, and fleet maintenance and warehouse facilities with all Federal, State, County and local regulations, policies and mandates.

Integrated Waste Management

548 W. Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 548-3916

Mario F. Nunez - Administrator - mnunez@ci.glendale.ca.us

The Integrated Waste Management Division manages all solid waste generated within the City of Glendale. This includes offering the collection of refuse, yard trimmings and mixed recyclables in either separate automated containers or 1-3 cubic yard bins to all residents and businesses. The Division also offers a free residential bulky ítem collection program where ítems are collected manually. City-collected refuse is disposed in Glendale's Scholl Canyon Landfill. There is no charge for recycling services beyond the basic fee for refuse collection. Street sweeping throughout the City is also an operation overseen by the Division.

Bulky Item Collection

Street Sweepings Collection and Schedule

Maintenance Services

541 W. Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 548-3950

Dan Hardgrove – Deputy Director/Maintenance Services - dhardgrove@ci.glendale.ca.us

The Maintenance Services Division manages the daily maintenance of the City's infrastructure and facilities. The Division is divided into three sections: Street & Field Services, Wastewater Maintenance and Facilities Services.

Street & Field Services