With thousands of sprinkler heads surrounding the lake, the equally important question is why has the City of Oakland reduced the number of gardeners by 90% over the past 25 years. They are expected to maintain the sprinkler system and the landscaping while also picking up trash and it's physically impossible. Yes, they will see this as a priority and replace the broken head but it's like applying band-aids.

^This.

City of Oakland Public Works Department addressed this issue on 10/30/2014, service request # 532380.