Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM Robert Shannon, President Naomi Rainey, Secretary Gloria Cordero, Vice President Frank Martinez, Commissioner Christopher J. Garner, General Manager Richard Anthony, Deputy City Attorney SPECIAL MEETING FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Shannon called the meeting to order at 9:09am. FLAG SALUTE George Wong led the Board and audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Commissioners Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Present: Shannon Also Present: Christopher Garner, General Manager; Tai Tseng, Assistant General Manager; Lisa Squires, Executive Assistant to the Board of Water Commissioners PUBLIC COMMENT 21-209WA e-Comments received for the Board of Water Commissioners meeting of October 21, 2021. Lisa Squires read the e-comment into record. Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Shannon presented the President's report. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 21-195WA Recommendation to approve October 14, 2021 Board meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 2. 21-196WA Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for October 21, 2021. Bureau: Business A motion was made by Vice President Cordero. President Shannon asked for any public comment. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. President Shannon asked for any Commissioner comment. Seeing none, President Shannon asked for roll call vote. A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 3. 21-197WA Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the 18th Annual American Association of University Women (AAUW) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference to be held in Long Beach, California on February 25, 2022. Chris Garner presented the report. Vice President Cordero spoke. Commissioner Martinez spoke. President Shannon spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve sponsorship amount of $1,000. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 4. 21-198WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to WD-3475 with Justice Energy Partners to perform water-efficient device installation services for the Direct Installation for Multifamily Efficiency Pilot Program for an additional amount not to exceed $94,589. Bureau: Business Dean Wang presented the report. Commissioner Martinez spoke. Vice President Cordero spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 5. 21-199WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1448 authorizing the General Manager to sign and file all necessary documents associated with the application for the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation Fiscal Year 22 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program for the Direct Installation for Multifamily Efficiency Program. Bureau: Business Jillian Croci presented the report. Vice President Cordero spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 6. 21-200WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-20-19 for the Cast Iron Main Replacement Lakewood Blvd. Project (MC-5169) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $2,117,765. Bureau: Engineering Elizabeth Lasklowska presented the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 7. 21-201WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Long Beach Water Department Cast Iron Main Replacement Lakewood Boulevard (MC-5169) to construct 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main to replace an existing 6-inch,and 8-inch diameter cast iron water main and appurtenances, in an amount not to exceed$410,055. Bureau: Engineering Elizabeth Laskowska presented the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 8. 21-202WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc., to provide Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for the Rehabilitation of Wells Commission 24 and 25 Project (EO-3554), to redevelop and equip two municipal water wells, in the amount not to exceed $545,813. Bureau: Engineering Wendy Chen presented the report. A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 9. 21-203WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with Cordoba Corporation to provide Engineering Design Services for the Large Valve Replacement Project - Willow Street (EO-3598), in an amount not to exceed $189,687. Bureau: Engineering Chris Pincherli presented the report. Commissioner Martinez spoke. A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 10. 21-204WA Recommendation to adopt Request for Proposal for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services and authorize the General Manager to enter into contract with Envise to provide HVAC maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $160,000 for a period of one year and to authorize the General Manager to exercise the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum increase of 4% each year. Bureau: Operations Tai Tseng presented the report. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS There were no new business. ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:11am. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 8 of 8