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Tis the Season to Reduce Your Water UsageWinter is a good time to reduce the number of days and minutes your irrigation controller runs. You may even be able to shut off some of your irrigation zones, depending on the type of plants in your landscape.
In an effort to water efficiently, irrigation controllers should be adjusted on a monthly basis. A great solution is to install a Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC). WBIC’s automatically adjust your watering times with the changes in the weather!
The City also offers no-cost water audits for your home. Trained staff review outdoor irrigation and offer tips to help you use water more efficiently.
For more information on rebates available please go to: www.socalwatersmart.com
Beverly Hills Urban ForestManagement PlanTell us what you think
Trees matter and we want your input as a stakeholder on the Beverly Hills urban forest. Your input will aid the City when considering and establishing priorities. We request your participation in an online survey.
www.beverlyhills.org/ufmp
December 2019 – January 2020 | City of Beverly Hills Public Works Department Issue No. 13
Go PaperlessAs a Department that promotes sustainability and as we continue to build our readership, our goal is to eventually distribute the newsletter electronically only. We encourage you to subscribe to the following link and opt in by selecting the Public Works Newsletter for the electronic version. The electronic newsletters allow the City to share more information while reducing paper production. www.beverlyhills.org/enotice
Street and Alley Improvement Project UnderwayThe City is currently working on concrete and asphalt pavement rehabilitation in various locations throughout the City as part of the fiscal year 2019-20 Street & Alley Improvements Project. This project will take place now through Friday, Sept 14, 2020 (no work on holidays.) You will be notified when the project is adjacent to your property/residence within a week of being affected.
City Sustainability Workshop Series Coming in 2020
Location: Beverly Hills City Hall-Municipal Gallery�me: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
· Topic: Sustainability & Economics - Jan. 30 Speaker: Woodrow W. Clark II
· Topic: Food Waste Reduction - Feb.12 Speaker: Bernadet Silva-Garcia
· Topic: Water Resources - Mar. 11 Speaker: Caryn Mandelbaum
For more information visit our website at www.beverlyhills.org/sustainabilityworkshop.If you have any questions, please contact Public Works Customer Service at (310) 285-2467 or email [email protected].
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Purple Line Extension Outreach Meeting | Municipal Gallery455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting Formal Session | Council Chambers455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 8:00 AM
Public Works Commission Meeting | City Hall 280-A455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting Formal Session | Council Chambers455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | 6:30 PM
Purple Line Extension Outreach Meeting | Municipal Gallery455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Thursday, January 9, 2020 | 8:00 AM
Public Works Commission Meeting | City Hall 280-A455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Thursday, January 9, 2020 | 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting Formal Session | Council Chambers455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Sunday, January 12, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Cañon Mural Ribbon Cutting | Cañon MuralNorth Cañon and Wilshire Intersection
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting Formal Session | Council Chambers455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 6:30 PM
City Sustainability Workshop- Circular Economics | Municipal Gallery455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
UPCOMING MEETINGS
HELPFUL LINKS:
Link to sign up for the bi-monthly Newsletter www.beverlyhills.org/enotice
Water Tracker – www.beverlyhills.org/watertracker
Water Rates: www.beverlyhills.org/waterrates.org
Water Conservation: www.bhsaves.org
www.beverlyhills.org/rebates
PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER SERVICE:
(310) 285-2467
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:345 Foothill RoadBeverly Hills, CA 90210
RESOURCES
Holiday Solid Waste ServicesDuring the holiday season, the City’s solid waste collection service will not take place on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Trash service will resume the following day. For instance, if your normal track pickup is on Tuesday, service will be provided on Wednesday and so forth.
Proper Christmas Tree DisposalPlease remove all ornaments and decorations; remove stand/base and place the tree next to your trash bin for collection. Christmas trees are collected during your normal trash pick-up days.
Purchasing New Holiday LightsConsider ENERGY STAR Certified LED’s! LED light strands use 75% less energy than conventional incandescent lights and last up to 10 times longer! They also remain cool to the touch and reduce fire risk.
Leaving Town for the Holidays?If you have a gas water heater, turn it to “Pilot” or vacation setting when you are out of town. If you have an electric water heater, shut off the circuit breaker. This action prevent energy loss and increase savings. Learn about residential programs and tips to help you save money and energy by visiting SCE.com and SoCalGas.com
Public Works Plant CornerPlant Name: Bush Sunflower (Encelia californica)
Size: 3’h x 5’w
The cool wet months of winter are ideal for planting native species. Root systems can be established before the stress of summer begins. Gardeners can generally begin to reduce the amount of irrigation to new plantings by the first spring. Try planting Bush Sunflower. A small deciduous shrub with loose clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers. Light summer water will extend blooming. Cut back every two years to maintain shape.