Brief

The Mayor has nominated Crystal Lee to serve as the permanent City Engineer for the Bureau of Engineering. This is a mayoral appointment requiring Council confirmation. The Public Works Committee approved the nomination on June 24, 2026. The file remains open and is awaiting full Council action.

Full summary

The Mayor submitted a nomination on June 4, 2026, to appoint Crystal Lee as the permanent City Engineer for the Bureau of Engineering. The City Engineer is the head of the Bureau of Engineering and serves as the city's chief engineering officer, overseeing infrastructure projects, planning, and public works delivery. The nomination was referred to the Public Works Committee on June 5, and the City Administrative Officer submitted required documentation on June 17. At its June 24, 2026 meeting, the Public Works Committee considered the appointment. Lee presented an overview of her qualifications and experience and answered questions from committee members. After opening the floor to public comment, the committee voted unanimously to recommend confirmation, with members Hernandez, Padilla, and Hutt all voting yes. Lee's financial disclosure statement has been filed, though a background check was still listed as pending at the time of the committee report. The matter has been forwarded to the full Council for a confirmation vote. The last day for Council action is July 1, 2026, and the file carries a time limit of July 19, 2026. No community impact statements were submitted. The appointment takes effect on the date of Council confirmation. As of the last recorded activity, the full Council vote has not yet occurred.

Activity (7)

• 2026-06-24 Public Works Committee approved item(s) .
• 2026-06-18 City Administrative Officer document(s) referred to Public Works Committee.
• 2026-06-18 Public Works Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 24, 2026.
• 2026-06-18 City Administrative Officer document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-06-17 Document submitted by City Administrative Officer, dated June 17, 2026.
• 2026-06-05 Mayor document(s) referred to Public Works Committee.
• 2026-06-04 Document submitted by Mayor, dated June 4, 2026.

Documents (3)

• 2026-06-24 Report from Public Works Committee · report
• 2026-06-17 Report from City Administrative Officer · report
• 2026-06-04 Report from Mayor · report