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 SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, July 21, 2022
1:30 p.m.




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

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 the Minutes of the Public Works Commission Regular Meeting on June 9, 2022.

TAB 1

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 

Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies

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

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. Status update for the Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study

TAB 2

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

Comment: Staff recommends that the Public Works Commission review and provide    direction on the wastewater expense assumptions and a potential structural change    for wastewater.

3. Ordinance Framework Prohibiting the Use, Sale and Distribution of Single-Use Plastic and Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Goods and Materials

TAB 3

Comment: Staff is recommending that the commission supports the proposed regulatory elements of prohibiting the use, sale and distribution of  certain single-use plastic and polystyrene (Styrofoam) goods and materials ordinance and begin a community-wide stakeholder engagement process for this ordinance.

4. Public Works Department Response to COVID-19

TAB 4

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes.

NEW BUSINESS

5. Best Practices - Tiny Forests

TAB 5

ATTACHMENT 1

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes.

6. Support an Official City Complaint to the California Public Utilities Commission  (CPUC) regarding the Unreliability of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Distribution System.

TAB 6

Comment: At the Commission’s request, staff is recommending the Public Works Commission request the City Council make public comments at the most appropriate CPUC Voting Meeting regarding the unreliable SCE distribution system.   

PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS

7. La Brea Subarea Update

TAB 7

ATTACHMENT 1

Comment: This report is for information and discussion purposes

8. Water Efficiency Update

TAB 8

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes.

9. Capital Projects Update

TAB 9

ATTACHMENT 1

Comment: This item is for information and discussion purposes

10. Specific Information and Department Updates

TAB 10

ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

Comment: This report transmits information regarding upcoming items considered by the City Council, a Transit Needs Assessment Update, and an update on the  Department’s Master Plan.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

11. Chair’s Report 

TAB 11

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

12. Director’s Report

TAB 12

ADJOURNMENT