Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT 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 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AND VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) DIAL-IN: 213-279-1690 CONFERENCE ID: 955 102 319# PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS BY (I) E-MAIL AT watercommission@lbwater.org, (II) TELECONFERENCE, or (III) IN PERSON CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the Board of Water Commissioners concerning non-agenda items and other items within the jurisdiction of the Board. Each person will be allowed five minutes unless extended by the Board. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Robert Shannon, President, Board of Water Commissioners GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Christopher J. Garner, General Manager REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-047WA Recommendation to approve February 17, 2022 Board meeting minutes. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 2. 22-048WA Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Rancho Los Alamitos’ 10th Annual Cottonwood Awards Luncheon to be held on May 26, 2022 in Long Beach, California. Suggested Action: Determine that an invitation to sponsor the Rancho Los Alamitos’ 10th Annual Cottonwood Awards Luncheon to be held on May 26, 2022 complies with Board Policy Statement 1998-31 and, if the Board so desires, approve a sponsorship in the amount chosen by the Board. 3. 22-049WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a one (1) year Revocable Facility Use Permit with Clutch Motorcycle Training, Inc., for use of 41,800 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Water Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, to provide motorcycle driver training, and for the storage of vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials, as needed for such training. Bureau: Business Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 4. 22-050WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a one (1) year Revocable Facility Use Permit with M & J Property Services, LLC, for use of 3,000 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Water Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, to store vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, and other materials, needed for property maintenance service operations. Bureau: Business Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 5. 22-051WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to extend the executed Revocable Facilities Use Permit, with the College of Instrument Technology, for an additional six (6) months, for continued use of 52,500 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Water Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, to provide an interim location for its hands-on and heavy equipment training. Bureau: Business Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. 6. 22-052WA Receive verbal presentation - Federal Advocacy Annual Update. Bureau: Business Suggested Action: Receive verbal report. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS NEW BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION 7. 22-053WA a. 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. 188TCPO2628. b. Pursuant to Paragraph (b)(1) of Section 54957and Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Terms of Employment and Compensation: General Manager ADJOURNMENT Adjournment to March 17, 2022 regular Board meeting at 9:00 A.M. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM I, Lisa Squires, Executive Assistant to the Board of Water Commissioners, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available at the Long Beach Water Department. The Long Beach Water Department provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is required, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Board of Water Commissioner Executive Assistant, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications for the deaf). The Board of Water Commission email: watercommission@lbwater.org is available for correspondence purposes. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM 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 6 of 6