Chino Hills Municipal Code Ch. 2.40 Public Works Commission

Pursuant to Section 2.28.010 of this code, there is created and established a commission to the City Council which shall be known as the "Chino Hills Public Works Commission."

(Ord. 214 § 3 (part), 2008; Ord. 34 § 15.01.001, 1992)

The Public Works Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council pursuant to Section 2.28.050 of this code. The City Council shall serve as the Commission until such time as the Commission is established and appointed. No officers or employees of the city or person under an employment contract subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council shall be members of the Commission.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

All members of the Public Works Commission shall be required to take an oath of office, as approved by the City Council, prior to commencing their term of office.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.003, 1992)

Terms of office for Public Works Commission members shall be in accordance with Section 2.28.060 of this code.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 410, § 6, adopted October 8, 2024, repealed § 2.40.050, which pertained to staff assistance and derived from Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992.

Regular meetings of the Public Works Commission shall be held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, and shall be open to the public. However, if the date of any such meeting falls on a holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day which is not a holiday.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

(Ord. No. 399, § 4, 8-8-2023)

The Public Works Commission shall have the general power and duty to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and the Commission shall have any additional powers as provided in this Code. They shall advise the City Council on:

A. Public utility matters, including electric, telephone and gas companies' community service leves;

B. Cable television issues impacting the city, including public access channels and channel programming requests;

C. Waste management, recycling programs and hazardous waste disposal;

D. Review policy and make recommendations for water and sewerage improvement projects;

E. Review rate structures and sewerage levels for water and sewerage;

F. Promote development and use of reclaimed water;

G. Hold public hearings as deemed necessary; and

H. Perform other related duties or studies as directed by the City Council.

I. Traffic Safety. Provide a means of improving traffic and safety to include, but not be limited to, stop signs, traffic signals, speed limits, crosswalks, bicycle routes, parking control, bus and truck routes, and related matters.

(Ord. 214 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

Whenever the Commission determines, by two-thirds majority of those members present, that its deliberations with respect to a particular matter or matters would be substantially aided by the presentation of testimony from the citizens of the city, or of a certain area of the city, the Commission may direct a public hearing be held concerning such matter or matters. Notice of such a hearing shall be provided by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city and/or by posting the same in at least three public places, not later than seven days prior to the date of the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the rules established by the conduct of hearings before the City Council unless the Council, by resolution, shall provide otherwise.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

Sections 2.04.080 to 2.04.090 of this code shall apply to all meetings of the Public Works Commission, except that all references to the City Council, councilmember or legislative body shall be deemed to apply to the Public Works Commission and/or its members. All references to the Mayor or presiding officer shall be deemed to apply to the chair or presiding officer of the Public Works Commission. All references to the Vice Mayor shall be deemed to apply to the Commission's Vice-Chair.

(Ord. 34 § 15.01.002, 1992)

(Res. No. 09R-62, § 3, 11-10-2009)