Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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 REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 A.M. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES The Agenda Items were considered in the following order: Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 7, 8. CALL TO ORDER President Martinez called the meeting to order at 9:03am. FLAG SALUTE Chris Garner 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 of Water Commissioners Commissioner Cordero was excused from the Board meeting at 9:45am. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments form the public. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY President Martinez nominated Secretary Shannon as President. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Rainey nominated Commissioner Cordero as Vice President. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Cordero nominated Commissioner Rainey as Secretary. Motion carried unanimously. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Martinez presented the President's report. He advised that Vice President Art Levine has resigned as Commissioner of Long Beach Water and that September 30, 2021 was his last meeting. SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT President Martinez presented his report on the Finance Committee meeting of September 23, 2021. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. REGULAR AGENDA Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 1 21-177WA Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for September 30, 2021. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by President Martinez, to approve recommendation excluding Transfer Nos. 230 and 231. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero Absent: 1 - Art Levine 2 21-178WA Recommendation to approve Retirement Order No. 6169 for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year. These items may or may not be sold to auction. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by President Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero Absent: 1 - Art Levine 3 21-179WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Program and Project Management of Capital Improvement Plan (EO-3596) in an amount not to exceed $1,658,039 for a term of three (3) years. Robert Verceles 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 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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 21-180WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with DRP Engineering, Inc., to provide hydrogeological/ engineering design and construction management services for the Long Beach Water Department 2021 New Well Project (O-0750) to drill, develop, construct, and equip four (4) new municipal water wells (Camp Fire 1, Commission 23A, El Dorado 1, and Citizens 8A) and to destroy two (2) existing municipal water wells (Commission 23 and Citizens 8), in an amount not to exceed $3,367,682. Wendy Chen presented the report. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by President Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero Absent: 1 - Art Levine 5 21-181WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1445 authorizing the General Manager to accept and expend California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CWWAPP) funds in an amount not to exceed $1,429,543. Jillian Croci 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: 3 - Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero Absent: 1 - Art Levine Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 6 21-182WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1446 authorizing the General Manager to sign and submit all necessary documents associated with the application for the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation Fiscal Year 2022 WaterSMART Drought Response Program: Drought Resiliency Projects for the LBWD 2021 New Well Project. Jillian Croci presented the report. A motion was made by Secretary Shannon, seconded by President Martinez, to approve the amended recommendation reducing the number of wells for 4 to 2. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Naomi Rainey, Robert Shannon and Frank Martinez Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero Absent: 1 - Art Levine 7 21-183WA Receive verbal Communications Plan Update. This WA-Agenda Item was laid over to October 14, 2021. 8 21-184WA Receive verbal report of Water Resources Plan - Overview of Groundwater Supply This WA-Agenda Item was laid over to October 14, 2021. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. NEW BUSINESS There were no New Business. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Martinez adjourned the meeting at 10:12am. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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