Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM Frank Martinez, President Robert Shannon, Secretary Arthur Levine, Vice President Gloria Cordero, Commissioner Naomi Rainey, Commissioner Christopher J. Garner, General Manager Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER President Martinez called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Gloria Cordero led the Board and audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Commissioners Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon, Art Levine and Present: Frank Martinez Also Present: Christopher J. Garner, General Manager; B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager; Tai Tseng, Assistant General Manager; Robert Verceles, Director of Engineering; Dynna Long, Executive Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Martinez presented the President's report. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. REGULAR AGENDA 2. 21-128WA Recommendation to approve May 13, 2021 Board meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon, Art Levine and Frank Martinez 3. 21-129WA Recommendation to Adopt Specification WD-14-21 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with S & J Supply Co. to furnish and deliver miscellaneous water works materials and bronze products to the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for a one-year period, and to exercise the option to renew for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed 10% for each renewal period Bureau: Operations Mike Salas presented the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM Yes: 5 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon, Art Levine and Frank Martinez 4. 21-130WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to amend the agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Liquid Chlorine from a total amount of $250,000 to $275,000 for the current contract year, and to maintain the authorization for the General Manager to exercise the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum annual increase of 10 percent. Bureau: Operations Tai Tseng presented the report. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon, Art Levine and Frank Martinez 5. 21-131WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-18-21 for the On-Call Services for Emergency Water and Sewer Repair and authorize the General Manager to enter into three (3) separate two-year contracts with (1) Ramona, Inc., (2) Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., and (3) Charles King Company, Inc., each in the amount of $750,000, with provision to extend for two (2) separate consecutive periods of one year each, subject to approval of the Board. Bureau: Engineering Chris Pincherli presented the report. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon, Art Levine and Frank Martinez Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 6. 21-132WA Recommendation to receive verbal presentation - Water Shortage Conditions Update. Bureau: Water Resources Dean Wang presented the report. President Martinez spoke. Anatole Falagan spoke. Commissioner Cordero spoke. This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. NEW BUSINESS President Martinez opened up for new business. Commissioner Rainey spoke on training. Commissioner Cordero spoke. Chris Garner spoke. CLOSED SESSION 7. 21-133WA Closed session to consider public employee discipline/dismissal/release pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code. President Martinez adjourned the Board to the Closed Session at 10:10 AM. He reconvened the Board meeting at 12:11 PM and advised he had no reportable action from the Closed Session. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Martinez adjourned the meeting at 12:12 PM. Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 6 of 6