Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 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 9:04am. FLAG SALUTE Tai Tseng 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 presented the President's report. He also provide the 2022 Board meeting calendar. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. Anatole Falagan introduced Paula Crowell, MIS Manager. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-001WA Recommendation to approve December 9, 2021 Board meeting minutes. 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 2. 22-002WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1454 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 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. 22-003WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute Agreement WD-3651 with the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) for the correction to the Central Basin Water Rights Storage account balance of Long Beach. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon 4. 22-004WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement WD-3577 to exercise a one-year contract term extension with The Gualco Group to provide state advocacy and lobbying services, in an amount not to exceed $95,000. 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 AGENDA ITEMS 5-11 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY. 5. 22-005WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-09-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Airgas Specialty Products Inc., to furnish and deliver Aqua Ammonia (19.5% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $38,220 for a period of six months. 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 6. 22-006WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-10-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Pencco Inc., to furnish and deliver Ferric Chloride (43% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 7. 22-007WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-11-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with DuBois Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Hydrofluosilicic Acid (23% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $25,150 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved 8. 22-008WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-12-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Univar Solutions USA Inc., to furnish and deliver Liquid Caustic Soda (50% solution) in an amount not to exceed $180,500 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. 9. 22-009WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-13-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Liquid Chlorine in an amount not to exceed $369,500 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. 10. 22-010WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-14-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Sterling Water Technologies LLC to furnish and deliver Polymer Blend in an amount not to exceed $408,582 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. 11. 22-011WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-15-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Sodium Hypochlorite (5.25% Solution) in an amount not to exceed $10,375 for a period of six months. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 12. 22-012WA Recommendation to adopt Specification WD-08-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with All American Asphalt to provide street repair services in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for a one-year period, and to exercise the option to renew for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed 15% for each renewal period. 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 13. 22-013WA Recommendation to receive report of the December 14, 2021 Metropolitan Water District Board meeting. Vice President Cordero presented the report. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS NEW BUSINESS Words of remembrance were given for Doris Topsy-Elvord, Bill Pearl, and Willard Murray. CLOSED SESSION 14. 22-014WA Pursuant to Paragraph (b) (1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation: General Manager The Board recessed into Closed Session at 10:12am. The Board reconvened at 10:29am. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:30am. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 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