There is established a public utilities commission of the city.
(Ord. 1889 § 1, 1985)
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)
