Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 REGULAR MEETING FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Shannon called the meeting to order at 9:02am. FLAG SALUTE Robert Verceles 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 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 comments from the public. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Shannon scheduled the General Manager's evaluation for January 6, 2022. Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. Anatole Falagan presented an update on his legislators meeting. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 21-224WA Recommendation to review January 2022 Board meeting calendar. With the addition of the January 6, 2022 Closed Session, the Board reviewed and confirmed the January 2022 Board meeting calendar. 2. 21-225WA Recommendation to approve November 18, 2021 Board meeting minutes. 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 3. 21-226WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1450 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 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 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 4. 21-227WA Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the City of Long Beach State of the City Address to be held on January 11, 2022. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve sponsorship amount of $15,000. A substitute motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by President Shannon to lay the item over to January 6, 2022. This motion was withdrawn. President Shannon amended the original motion, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve sponsorship amount of $15,000 and that the General Manager returns on January 6, 2022 to provide a list of contributors with sponsorship amounts. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 5. 21-228WA Recommendation to receive verbal presentation - 2021 Grant Update. Bureau: Business This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 6. 21-229WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute second, one-year renewal options for two separate contracts for on-call grant funding application and management services with (1) Engineering Solutions Services and (2) Villa Civil, each in the amount of $100,000 for one year. Bureau: Business 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 7. 21-230WA Recommendation to receive verbal presentation - State Advocacy Annual Update. Bureau: Business This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. 8. 21-231WA Recommendation to authorize the Parkway Program as an ongoing program in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year. Bureau: Business 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 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 9. 21-232WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution WD-1451 authorizing the General Manager to participate in the NASPO Value Point cooperative purchasing program (Contract MA152 - Category 1) with Verizon Wireless to provide cell phone and data services, and to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Verizon Wireless in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year . Bureau: Business 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 10. 21-233WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with DRP Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the Alley Water Main Conversion - Pacific Avenue Project (MC-5198), in an amount not to exceed $280,068. Bureau: Engineering 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 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM 11. 21-234WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with Diversified Project Services International (DPSI), Inc. to provide engineering and inspection services for the Long Beach Water Department’s 2022 Water Main Bridge Crossings Master Plan Project (MO-3820), in an amount not to exceed $578,089. Bureau: Engineering 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 CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS There were no Standing Committee referrals. NEW BUSINESS President Shannon cancelled the December 23, 2021 Board meeting. Vice President Cordero presented a video on the Navajo Water Project. CLOSED SESSION 12. 21-235WA Existing Litigation - closed session conference with legal counsel relating to existing litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code. Diana Lejins and Angela Kimball v. City of Long Beach et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: 18STCP02628. The Board recessed to Closed Session at 10:54am. The Board reconvened at 11:30am. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:31am. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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