Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 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 9:03am. FLAG SALUTE Chris Garner 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 announced that he will delay the appointment of the Committee members with the exception of the Finance Committee, which will be chaired by Commissioner Martinez and President Shannon as member. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 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. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-015WA Recommendation to approve January 6, 2022 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 2. 22-016WA Recommendation to review Invitation for a Board sponsorship of the 2022 Urban Water Institute Spring Conference to be held on February 16-18, 2022 in Palm Springs, California. A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM AGENDA ITEMS 3-5 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY. 3. 22-017WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1452 authorizing the General Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with the applications for the State of California Department of Water Resources Fiscal Year 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program for four new well projects. 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 4. 22-018WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1453 authorizing the General Manager to execute all necessary documents associated with the application for the State of California Department of Water Resources Fiscal Year 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program for the El Dorado Duck Pond Restoration Project. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. 5. 22-019WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1455 authorizing the General Manager to sign and file all necessary documents associated with the applications for the State of California Department of Water Resources Fiscal Year 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program for Long Beach Water Department Planning and Feasibility Studies. This WA-Agenda Item was approved. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 6. 22-020WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement No. 18-135 to complete the California Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Round 5 Grant for the Direct Install Garden Pilot Program. President Shannon requested that Deputy City Attorney Richard Anthony review the Agreement to determine that the DIG program and its selection process are within the boundaries of the law and report back to the Commission. President Shannon also requested a copy of (1) statistics showing participation in the Lawn-to-Garden program is lower in disadvantaged communities and (2) survey indicating that upfront costs were a barrier to participation. 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 7. 22-021WA WITHDRAWN Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a $75,000 grant agreement from the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Grants: Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for the Direct Install Garden (DIG) Pilot Program and for staff to initiate procurement for $300,000 of services for the DIG Pilot Program. This WA-Agenda Item was withdrawn. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 8. 22-022WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a six (6) month Revocable Facility Use Permit with an option to extend for one additional six (6) month period, with Cora Constructors, Inc., for use of 6,000 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Water Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, for storage of containers, vehicles, equipment, tools and materials, necessary for construction services provided to the Long Beach Water Department as part of its North Long Beach Collection Main Control Valve Upgrade Project (EO-3435). 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 9. 22-023WA Receive verbal presentation - Water Supply Update. This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. 10. 22-024WA Recommendation to receive report of the January 11, 2022 Metropolitan Water District Board Meeting. This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS President Shannon announced that the Finance Committee will be chaired by Commissioner Martinez and President Shannon as member. Secretary Rainey expressed interest in serving on the Government Affairs Committee rather than the Communications Committee. President Shannon informed the remaining Committee assignments will be made after a new Commissioner is appointed. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS There were no new business. CLOSED SESSION 11. 22-025WA 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 10:23am. The Board reconvened at 10:37am. ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting in honor of former Councilmember Val Lerch at 10:38am. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 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