The Public Works Department is responsible for the following operating functions: Public Works Administration, Engineering, Building Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Traffic Signal Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, Tree Maintenance, and Park Maintenance .
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Public Works Administration provides support for all operating divisions of the Public Works Department and administration of the City’s waste hauler contract, beverate, and used oil recycling programs. Public Works administration staff also supports the Beautification Commission with organizing the City’s annual citywide clean up, Keep Gardena Beautiful Day.
STREET MAINTENANCE
Street Maintenance is responsible for streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, sanitary sewer system and storm drain maintenance; street sweeping and painting, traffic painting, traffic signs and traffic signal maintenance, and vehicle equipment maintenance.
This includes pothole repair, pavement reconstruction, cleaning and repairing drainage catch basins and channels, application of pavement markings, sign fabrication and installation.
Traffic Signal Division provides maintenance and oversight of City traffic signals to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the City.
Sanitation services are responsible for contributing to the health and welfare of the City through effective maintenance of the City’s sanitary sewers, storm drains, and the sweeping of streets and City parking lots.
Equipment Maintenance is responsible for providing an economical and effective Vehicle Equipment Maintenance Program for the Public Works Department. The division also manages the State mandated safety and air quality programs.
PARK MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is responsible for the development and maintenance of municipal parks and playgrounds, lawns and plants situated in City facilities.
Tree Trimming is responsible for planting, removing, spraying and trimming of parkway trees in a manner that enhances the physical appearance of the City.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Engineering is responsible for surveying, drafting and the drawing of all plans and specifications for Public Works improvements including streets, sanitary sewers, drainage structures, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and traffic signals constructed by the City.
Engineering is also responsible for the processing of permits and inspection of all street right-of-way improvements done by private owners or developers, and for the creation of various property maps and other documents needed for official record keeping. Engineering provides effective street lighting through the Consolidated Lighting District.
PUBLIC SERVICE GOAL
To continually maintain the safety and aesthetics of city streets, facilities, parks, medians, and equipment at the highest-level possible and at the lowest possible cost.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To provide for the continual maintenance and improvement of the City’s physical infrastructure and facilities and to provide quality engineering services.
Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works
Allan Rigg became the City’s Public Works Director and City Engineer on April 26, 2021.
As the Public Works Director, Allan is responsible for all personnel within the Public Works Department including day-to-day maintenance of the City’s infrastructure services such as sewer maintenance, facility operations, street maintenance, city storm and traffic signal operations, and emergency response for floods, wind, and severe weather mitigation.
As the City Engineer, Allan is responsible for the management over key engineering functions including infrastructure and utilities engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, and development review. He manages the Capital Improvement Program that provides for upgrades to parks, streets, sidewalks, sewage systems, drainage structures, and transportation facilities.
In addition, Allan has been a Board Member of the Southern California chapter of the American Public Works Association. He currently leads the Audit Committee for the chapter.
Allan has been a Public Works Director and City Engineer since the year 2000. First, he was with the City of Palos Verdes Estates for 14 years, and then with the City of Stanton for 7 years. Prior to entering public service, he worked as Engineering Project Manager in the development of the Staples Center, Playa Vista, and several downtown Los Angeles office buildings.
Allan received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.