Public Works Officers
Appointed by the department president, the Public Works Officers Department has at least one representative on each of Cal Cities' policy committees. Representatives provide technical information to the committee, ensure that the department has a voice in the decision-making process, and help make recommendations to the board of directors on legislative and policy issues.
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- Promotes the purposes and goals in the League of California Cities Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
- Serves as a technical and advisory department to Cal Cities, including participation on Cal Cities Policy Committees through the analysis and development of position recommendations on pending legislation and proposed regulatory guidelines.
- Fosters the professional and personal development of its members.
- Supports the exchange of ideas with the County Engineers Association of California, California Department of Transportation, and other agency/industry representatives through the promotion and conduct of conferences, seminars, and related training methods.
- Advances the interest of cities by helping to develop, shape, and improve legislation and policies established that regulate the funding, development, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure.
- Advances the interest of cities through the active participation on federal, state, and local committees and advisory boards.
- President - Julie Lucido, Director of Public Works, Napa
- First Vice President - Scott Smith, Director of Public Works, Fountain Valley
- Second Vice President - Rebecca Neves, City Engineer, Folsom
- Immediate Past President - Ben Fine, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Pismo Beach
- Department Director* - Rene Guerrero, Director of Public Works, Pomona
*Terms are for one year, ending in September, except the director who serves a two-year term.
Appointed by the department president, each department has at least one representative on each of Cal Cities' standing seven policy committees that can provide technical information to the committee as a whole to ensure that the department has a voice in the decision-making process, and make recommendations to the board of directors on legislative and policy issues.
- Community Services –Vacant
- Environmental Quality – Kelli Pickler, Director of Public Works, Lakewood
- Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations – Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, Burbank
- Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Ben Fine, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Pismo Beach
- Public Safety – Scott Smith, Director of Public Works, Fountain Valley
- Revenue and Taxation – Melissa Walker, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Moreno Valley
- Transportation, Communications, and Public Works – Julie Lucido, Public Works Director, Napa
For more information about the appointment process, please contact Meg Desmond.
In 2018, the Governor signed Senate Bill 946 (Lara), which decriminalized street vending throughout California. Join us for a roundtable to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with street vending. Cities from around the state will provide updates and insight on how their city is addressing this economic activity. Join us on August 11 at 1:30 p.m. for this informative roundtable.
Current conversation topics include, but are not limited to:
- The effect of street vending on right-of-way
- Regulations or procedures cities have used to manage street vending
- What is and is not working with street vending
Roundtable conversations are member-driven. If you have another topic related to street vending you’d like to discuss, let us know.
Roundtable Discussions are available as an exclusive member benefit and are open to Cal Cities member cities only. Discussions are member-driven and will not be recorded. For more information on Roundtable Discussions, please email Meghan McKelvey. For questions specific to registration, please contact Cal Cities’ Registrar, Megan Dunn.
Contact Staff
Meghan McKelvey
Department and Member Services Senior Manager
(916) 658-8253
Isaac Black
Administrative Associate, Member Services