Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 9:01am. FLAG SALUTE Wilbur Olivera led the Board and audience in the flag salute. ROLL CALL Commissioners Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon Present: Commissioners Gloria Cordero Excused: Also Present: Christopher J. Garner, General Manager; B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager; Tai Tseng, Assistant General Manager; Robert Verceles, Director of Engineering; Lisa Squires, Executive Assistant to the Board of Water Commissioners PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments from the public. Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Shannon acknowledged former Commissioner Arthur Levine with a Resolution and a large card congratulating him on his service to the City of Long Beach and the Board of Water Commissioners. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 21-210WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1449 making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) to authorize the continuation of the teleconference meeting provisions of Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2). A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero 2. 21-211WA Recommendation to approve October 21, 2021 Board meeting minutes. President Shannon requested that item 2 of the October 21, 2021 Board meeting minutes be transcribed and be brought back to the Board for approval at the November 18, 2021 Board meeting. A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to lay the item over to the November 18, 2021 meeting showing the transcription of item #2 of the October 21, 2021 board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM Yes: 3 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero 3. 21-212WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hyatt Regency to allow for the installation of dual output communication modules. Bureau: Business Dean Wang 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: 3 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero 4. 21-213WA Recommendation to authorize revision to Section 203 of the Long Beach Water Department’s (LBWD) Rules, Regulations and Charges Governing Potable Water, Reclaimed Water, Sewer Service, and the Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Plan (Rules) pertaining to customer services and billing dispute resolution. Bureau: Business Tai Tseng 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: 3 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon Excused: 1 - Gloria Cordero CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve the absence of Vice President Cordero from the November 4, 2021 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 9:21am. Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 5 of 5