In recognition of the 2003 Public Works/Public Utilities merger, staff is recommending that the current Public Utilities Board be renamed the Public Works Board. This action will recognize the varied functions of Public Works beyond utilities and allow the Board the opportunity to provide input to all operational areas. The Board members will be in a position to offer their perspective on Solid Waste rate and operational issues, Street/Traffic operations, and general administrative items. Staff has discussed this issue with the Board, and the members support this action.

City Council held a public hearing on February 8.  Subsequent to that hearing Council may:

1) Approve the ordinance revision on second reading; or
2) Not approve the ordinance revision.

There are no financial impacts associated with the recommended action.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed ordinance revision changing the name of the Public Utilities Board to the Public Works Board.