Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 A.M. CALL TO ORDER President Martinez called the meeting to order at 9:02AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. Anatole Falagan 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; and Dynna Long, Acting Executive Assistant to the Board of Water Commissioners PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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. 21-157WA Recommendation to approve July 8, 2021, July 22, 2021, August 5, 2021 and August 19, 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: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Absent: 1 - Art Levine AGENDA ITEMS 3 AND 4 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY. 3. 21-158WA Recommendation to approve Retirement Order No. 6165 for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year. These items may or may not be sold at auction. Bureau: Business - Finance A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM Yes: 4 - Gloria Cordero, Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Absent: 1 - Art Levine 4. 21-159WA Recommendation to approve Retirement Order No. 6166 for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year. These items may or may not be sold at auction. Bureau: Business - Finance 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 5. 21-160WA Recommendation to review invitation 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. Dale Hunter provided information on the Leadership Summit. Board approved Sponsorship amount of $2,500. 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 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 6. 21-161WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Design Services for the 32nd Street Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (EO-3501), in an amount not to exceed $681,997. Bureau: Engineering Wendy Chen 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. 21-162WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-20-21 for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Project - Redondo Avenue and Kilroy Airport Way - Phase 2 (EO-3484) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $2,399,900. Bureau: Engineering Jinny Huang-Uy 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, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 8. 21-163WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute and deliver all necessary documents associated with the WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Program with the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for Alamitos Tank 19 and 20 Conversion. 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 9. 21-164WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into an Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. to provide contract security services in an amount not-to-exceed $599,134 for a one year period and two annual renewal options subject to percentage cost increases based on the most recent Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) measurement for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region. Bureau: Business - Administration Shaun Curtis presented the report. 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 CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS Finance Committee scheduled for September 23, 2021 at 8:00AM. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS The Board excused the absence of Vice President Art Levine from the August 26, 2021 Prop 218 Hearing and the September 2, 2021 Board meeting. CLOSED SESSION 10. 21-165WA Closed Session pursuant to paragraph (b) (1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation: General Manager. President Martinez adjourned the Board to the Closed Session at 10:17AM. He reconvened the Board meeting at 11:14AM and advised he had no reportable action from the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT President Martinez adjourned the meeting at 11:15AM. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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