Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 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, Principal Deputy City Attorney REGULAR MEETING FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Shannon called the meeting to order at 9:08am. FLAG SALUTE Chris Garner led the flag salute. ROLL CALL Commissioners Frank Martinez, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Present: Commissioners Naomi Rainey Absent: 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. Page 1 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Shannon had no items to report. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner presented the General Manager's report. Morgan Venter and Jesse Heimstra presented on Conservin' Mervyn and Friends. Tai Tseng offered a tour of the Treatment Plant during maintenance to the Commissioners. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 22-054WA Recommendation to approve March 3, 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: 3 - Frank Martinez, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 2. 22-055WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. WD-1457 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). President Shannon requested that Principal Deputy City Attorney Richard Anthony communicate, by email, to all Commissioners, including incoming Commissioner Maguire, of the new rules as a result of the motion. A motion was made by President Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation but that the waiver will expire immediately after the March 31, 2022 meeting, whereby all Board meetings thereafter will be in accordance with the Brown Act as it existed prior to the pandemic. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM Yes: 3 - Frank Martinez, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 3. 22-056WA Recommendation to ratify the appointment of Diana Tang to the position of Deputy General Manager - Business of the Long Beach Water Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Frank Martinez, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 4. 22-057WA Adopt Specifications WD-19-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Taylor Distribution Group LLC, to furnish and deliver laboratory materials and supplies, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a period of one year and to exercise the option to renew two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum increase of 10% 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: 3 - Frank Martinez, Gloria Cordero and Robert Shannon Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 5. 22-058WA Recommendation to receive report of the March 8, 2022 Metropolitan Water District Board meeting. President Shannon asked staff to look into the availability of the tours provided by the Water Education Foundation. This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed. Page 3 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT MINUTES VIA TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS Commissioner Martinez requested a meeting of the Facilities Committee (Infrastructure Committee) to discuss facility security and preparedness as it relates to sea-level rise. He also requested a tour of the plant facility and well project. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business. CLOSED SESSION 6. 22-059WA 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. 188TCP02628 The Board recessed into Closed Session at 9:59am. The Board reconvened at 10:55am. ADJOURNMENT President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:56am. Page 4 of 5 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 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 5 of 5