Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tai Tseng 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, Acting Executive Assistant to the Board PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 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. AUGUST 19, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioner Cordero presented her report on the Communications Standing Committee meeting of August 19, 2021. REGULAR AGENDA 2. 21-145WA Recommendation to review September 2021 Board meeting calendar. Due to scheduling conflicts, the September 16th Board meeting was moved to September 23rd. 3. 21-146WA Recommendation to approve the June 10, 2021 Board meeting minutes. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, 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 Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 4. 21-147WA Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for August 19, 2021. BUREAU: Business - Finance A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Shannon, 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 5. 21-148WA Recommendation to review i nvitation for a Board sponsorship of the California African American Water Education Foundation (CAAWEF) 2nd Annual Leadership Summit and Fundraiser to be held in Long Beach, California on November 19, 2021. Chris Garner presented the report. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by President Martinez, to approve a sponsorship amount of $1,000. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 2 - Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez No: 2 - Gloria Cordero and Naomi Rainey Absent: 1 - Art Levine A 2nd motion was made by Commissioner Rainey, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve a sponsorship amount of $2,500. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 2 - Gloria Cordero and Naomi Rainey No: 2 - Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Absent: 1 - Art Levine Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 6. 21-149WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with Ardurra, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Equipment at Water Well Commission 22A Project (O-0746), in an amount not-to-exceed $399,762. Bureau: Engineering Robert Verceles 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: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Absent: 1 - Art Levine 7. 21-150WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-31-19 for the Equipment at Water Well Commission 22A Project (O-0746) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with Cora Constructors, Inc ., in the amount of $1,466,039. Bureau: Engineering Robert Verceles 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: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Absent: 1 - Art Levine Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 8. 21-151WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with the California Water Efficiency Partnership for the Direct Distribution of Smart Irrigation Controller Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for a three-year period. Bureau: Water Resources Dean Wang presented the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by President Martinez, 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 9. 21-152WA Recommendation to receive verbal presentation - Water Supply Update. Bureau: Water Resources Dean Wang presented the report. This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. 10. 21-153WA Recommendation to receive report of the August 17, 2021 Metropolitan Water District Board Meeting. Commissioner Cordero presented the report. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Cordero spoke on: 1) agenda item #5 be brought back to the Board at a future date for consideration of alternative sponsorship 2) exploring potential partnership with CSULB related to its Black Engineers Internship Program 3) Demo Chicks event recognizing Jennifer Rojas The Board excused the absence of Vice President Art Levine from the August 19, 2021 Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT President Martinez adjourned the meeting at 10:45 AM. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 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 7 of 7