The public works commission shall perform the following functions:
A. Act as an advisory body to the city council on matters which relate to public works facilities, infrastructure and programs.
B. Advise and make recommendations to the director of public services or other staff on the planning, evaluation and delivery of public works systems and programs. Such public works systems may include the city's water, wastewater, storm drain, street lighting, refuse management and other infrastructure systems. Traffic engineering associated with street and signalization systems shall be within the jurisdiction of the traffic and parking commission. The public works commission also shall act in an advisory capacity concerning public outreach programs relating to the above systems, including, but not limited to, water conservation, refuse recycling, graffiti removal, and other such programs.
C. Provide recommendations on proposed utility rate structure changes.
D. Advise the city council and staff regarding capital improvement program budgetary items relating to public works improvements.
E. Assist in communicating with the community concerning public works programs.
F. Perform such other duties relating to public works matters as may be referred to it by the city council, the director of public services, or their representatives. (Ord. 90-O-2099, eff. 9-13-1990; amd. Ord. 09-O-2576, eff. 1-15-2010)