Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · August 5, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 9:01 AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Verceles led the Board and audience in the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank
Present: Martinez
Commissioners Art Levine
Absent:
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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 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.
Jillian Croci spoke on the Infrastructure Bill.
Dean Wang spoke on the AMI project update.
Ken Bott spoke on Monya Hawkin's retirement.
Monya Hawkins spoke.
Commissioner Cordero spoke.
Secretary Shannon spoke.
Commissioner Rainey spoke.
B. Anatole Falagan spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA
2. 21-140WA Recommendation to approve the May 20, 2021 and May 27, 2021
Board meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by
Commissioner Rainey, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank
Martinez
Absent: 1 - Art Levine
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
3. 21-141WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute and deliver
all necessary documents associated with the WaterSMART: Drought
Response Program with the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for the new
wells Alamitos 9A and 14.
BUREAU: Legislation & Grants
Jillian Croci presented the report.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by
Commissioner Rainey, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank
Martinez
Absent: 1 - Art Levine
4. 21-142WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement
with HDR Inc., to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Port of Long
Beach Water System Transfer Study Project (EO-3549) - Phase 1, in an
amount not-to-exceed $2,943,407.
BUREAU: Engineering
Robert Verceles presented the report.
A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by
Commissioner Rainey, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank
Martinez
Absent: 1 - Art Levine
CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
Communications Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2021 at 8:00 AM.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Cordero spoke on 1) possible tour and reception for new General Manager of
MWD and 2) Demo Chicks.
President Martinez reminded the Board on the Prop 218 Hearing on August 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM
at the Groundwater Treatment Plant.
Secretary Shannon spoke.
Chris Garner spoke.
Commissioner Rainey spoke.
The Board excused the absence of Vice President Art Levine from the August 5, 2021 Board
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
President Martinez adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 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.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
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
REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE COMMENTS REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS BY E-MAILING
THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS AT:
watercommission@lbwater.org
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE
MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD.
1. 21-139WA Recommendation to receive August 5, 2021 public comments.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Frank Martinez, President, Board of Water Commissioners
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Christopher J. Garner, General Manager
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
REGULAR AGENDA
2. 21-140WA Recommendation to approve the May 20, 2021 and May 27, 2021 Board
meeting minutes.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 21-141WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute and deliver
all necessary documents associated with the WaterSMART: Drought
Response Program with the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for the
new wells Alamitos 9A and 14.
BUREAU: Legislation & Grants
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 21-142WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an
agreement with HDR Inc., to provide Professional Engineering Services
for the Port of Long Beach Water System Transfer Study Project
(EO-3549) - Phase 1, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,943,407.
BUREAU: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
Frank Martinez, President, Board of Water Commissioners
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment to the August 19, 2021 regular Board meeting at 9:00 A.M.
I, Dynna Long, Acting Executive Assistant to the Board of Water Commissioners, certify that
the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
Note:
A digital recording of this meeting will be available at the Long Beach Water Department. The
Long Beach Water Department provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is required, or if an
agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Board of Water Commissioner
Executive Assistant, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-2302 or
(562) 570-6626 (telecommunications for the deaf). The Board of Water Commission email:
watercommission@lbwater.org is available for correspondence purposes.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
NOTE:
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special
accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your
request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior
to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng
Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act,
mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng
Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter
Commission.
Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea
una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con
Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al
(562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
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.
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