A detailed Commission packet is available for review in the Library and City Clerk's Office.

 
 
   

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210


PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, October 13, 2022
8:00 a.m.




Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills Public Works Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.

Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.

Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed.  These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity. 

How to Submit Public Comment:

Oral Comment/Listen only: 310-288-2288

Email: commentPWC@beverlyhills.org

Video: https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic (passcode: 90210)

To watch video live: https://www.beverlyhills.org/live

In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Public Works Commission Recording Secretary by 5:00 PM one day prior to the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Public Works Commission.  Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. 

In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time.  If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. 

The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda.

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of Minutes 

Consideration of the Minutes of the Public Works Commission regular meeting on  August 31, 2022.

TAB 1

2. Consideration of Minutes 

Consideration of the Minutes of the Public Works Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2022.

TAB 2

3. Resolution of the Public Works Commission of the City of Beverly Hills continuing to authorize public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to government code section 54953(e) and making findings and determinations regarding the same

Comment: Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Public Works Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions, and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

TAB 3

ATTACHMENT 1

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 

Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies

Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Director, Dr. Barry Pressman

CONTINUED BUSINESS

4. 2021 Water Loss Audit Update

Comment: This report is for information only.

TAB 4

5. Water Meter Replacement Update

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 5

6. Proposed Wastewater Ordinance Amendments

Comment: The item is for information and discussion. The proposed wastewater ordinance amendment is intended to prevent additional sanitary sewer overflows attributed to private parties and include provisions of the latest wastewater rates.  A draft ordinance will be brought back to the Public Works Commission for recommendation after the City Council decides on the upcoming wastewater rates.

TAB 6

7. Daytime Posted Street Sweeping Schedule Update

Comment: This report is informational and provides as an update on the new daytime posted street sweeping schedule installment.

TAB 7

ATTACHMENT 1

8. Organics Collections Program and Food Recovery Report Update

Comment: This item is an informational update on the organic waste collection program.

TAB 8

ATTACHMENT 1

NEW BUSINESS

9. Conflict of Interest

Comment: State law requires local agencies review their Conflict of Interest filings on an annual basis.

TAB 9

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

10. Best Practices - Southern California Gas Company Pathway to Carbon Neutral by 2045

Comment: This item is for information only.

TAB 10

PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS

11. La Brea Subarea Update

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 11

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

12. Water Efficiency Update

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 12

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

13. Capital Projects Update

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 13

ATTACHMENT 1

14. Specific Information and Department Updates

Comment: This report transmits information regarding upcoming items considered by the City Council and the Department’s Master Plan.

TAB 14

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

15. Chair’s Report 

TAB 15

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

16. Director’s Report

TAB 16

ADJOURNMENT