The public utilities commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council for overlapping fouryear terms. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.
(Ord. 1889 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4528 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6062 § 14, 2019)
A. 
Studies and advises the city council regarding all utilities and enterprises owned or operated by the city, including, but not limited to, electrical, water, wastewater, recycled water, solid waste, and stormwater.
B. 
Advises the city council regarding planning, rates, public information, and other matters relating to such enterprises.
C. 
Hears citizen concerns relating to utility operation and/or rates.
D. 
Conducts public meetings and public hearings for the purpose of reviewing agreements, proposed utilityrelated projects, and rates prior to making a recommendation to the city council.
E. 
Reviews California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act documents for public utility-related projects.
F. 
Advises the city council regarding the activities of joint powers agencies if the city council appoints a representative of the commission to sit as a participant on the board or commission of a joint powers agency of which the city is a member.
G. 
Quarterly reviews the departments’ progress reports given to the commission to determine the progress of each utility.
H. 
Monitors new emerging technology and services, and when appropriate, makes recommendations to city council.
I. 
Provides a forum for public involvement for the items listed above.
(Ord. 1889 § 1, 1985; Ord. 6062 § 15, 2019)