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

 
 
   

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-2461 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.


 


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


PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, November 10, 2022
8:00 a.m.




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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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  October 13, 2022.

TAB 1

2. 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 2

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

3. Proposed Stormwater Ordinance Amendment

Comment: Proposed amendments to the Stormwater Ordinance which will cover enhancements to the Low Impact Development  (LID)  elements,  facilities inspection requirements and others to be consistent with the 2021 municipal separate storm sewer system permit (MS4).

TAB 3

4. Quarterly Legislative Update

Comment: Staff is providing a quarterly update on relevant Public Works legislation.

TAB 4

ATTACHMENT 1

NEW BUSINESS

5. Metropolitan Water District’s Colorado River Municipal Conservation Memorandum of Understanding

Comment: Staff is presenting this item seeking direction from the Public Works Commission (Commission) regarding consideration of joining Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) Colorado River Municipal Conservation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and provide a recommendation to the City Council to consider adopting an ordinance restricting non-functional turf.

TAB 5

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

ATTACHMENT 4

6. Best Practices - Water Replenishment District Strategic Plan for the West Coast and Central Basins

Comment: This item is for information only. Water Replenishment District Assistant General Manager Rob Beste will be presenting on WRD’s use of recycled water to replenish the West Coast and Central Basins. 

TAB 6

PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS

7. La Brea Subarea Update

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 7

ATTACHMENT 1

8. Water Efficiency Update

TAB 8

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes

9. Capital Projects Update

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes.

TAB 9

ATTACHMENT 1

10. Specific Information and Department Updates

Comment: This report transmits information regarding upcoming items considered by the City Council, an update on the Department’s Master Plan and the Water Fund Financial Statement.

TAB 10

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

11. Chair’s Report 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

TAB 11

12. Director’s Report

TAB 12

ADJOURNMENT