Building, Engineering & Neighborhood Services

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Department Mission
photo of Pascual Alex Pascual
Director of Building, Engineering & Neighborhood Services
(925) 671-3470
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To provide oversight to ensure the cost-effective and timely delivery of services related to Building, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Current Development, and Neighborhood Services.
Building
photo of Phillips Vance Phillips
Chief Building Inspector
(925) 671-3119
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To ensure that buildings are constructed and maintained in accordance with adopted codes, standards, and policies.
ADA Coordinator
photo of Purewal Laurel Purewal
Administrative Analyst
(925) 671-3063
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Coordinate City response to ADA compliance issues including the implementation of the City's ADA Transition Plan. Prepare departmental staff reports, conduct research, perform analysis, and prepare related reports.
Capital Projects Design and Construction/Grant Administration
photo of Mark Migliore Mark Migliore
Senior Civil Engineer
(925) 671-3422
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To ensure that Capital projects are designed and constructed in conformance with applicable standards, codes and policies, on time and under budget. To actively pursue and administer grant funds.
Mitigation Monitoring
photo of Rodgers Christina Rodgers
Administrative Analyst
(925) 671-3137
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Coordinate the City's monitoring efforts in the implementation of the required mitigation measure and conditions of approval for development projects, including City projects when applicable. Coordinate the acquisition of rights-of-way and rights-of-entry related to City capital projects. Prepare grant applications.
Current Development
photo of Mario Camorongan Mario Camorongan
Senior Civil Engineer
(925) 671-3021
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Review and inspect land developments for compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes and laws; and administer the City's Grading Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and Encroachment Ordinance.
Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way
Oversee the City's Encroachment Ordinance for any activity within a public right-of-way or easement. Review and process encroachment permit applications for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and City requirements and related engineering standards.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Review, condition, process and inspect proposed public works construction for compliance with the Federal Cleanwater Act and the City's Stormwater Management, Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance. Enforce best management practices to minimize erosion and pollutants from entering the stormwater system.

Floodplain Management
Review proposed construction in FEMA-defined special flood hazard areas for compliance with Federal and City requirements to minimize the risk to property and the public due to flooding. Review and process requests to FEMA for changes to the existing floodplain. Issue floodzone verification certificates for property owners, realtors and insurance companies.

Public Information
Provide a single point of contact for public information related to public right-of-way and all public improvements, including streets, sidewalks, stormdrains, sewers, signals and lighting.
Neighborhood Services
photo of Margaret Hernandez Margaret Hernandez
Neighborhood Services Manager
(925) 671-3166
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To ensure that all multi-family housing units in the City are safe to occupy and meet the Building Code standards that were in effect at the time the units were constructed. To preserve and enhance the quality and appearance of the City's neighborhoods through community partnerships and code enforcement.