Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · April 14, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
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, Principal 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
Lauren Gold led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Frank Martinez, Naomi Rainey and Robert Shannon
Present:
Commissioners Gloria Cordero
Absent:
Also Present: Christopher J. Garner, General Manager; B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General
Manager; Tai Tseng, Assistant General Manager; Diana Tang, Deputy 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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Shannon had no items to report.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Chris Garner introduced Diana Tang, Deputy General Manager.
He informed the Board that the Budget Adjustment related to Measure M will be presented to the
City Council on April 19, 2022. He also noted that Budget & Rates workshops will be held on
May 12, May 26, June 9, and June 23, 2022.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 22-074WA Recommendation to approve March 31, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried unanimously.
2. 22-075WA Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the
Long Beach Day Nursery Tea for Tots to be held on May 21, 2022 in
Long Beach, California.
President Shannon spoke.
Secretary Rainey spoke.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to receive and file. The motion carried
unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
3. 22-076WA Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for April 14, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEMS 4-8 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY.
4. 22-077WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with Circlepoint
for an amount not to exceed $125,000, for communications and
graphic design services for one year.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
Anatole Falagan spoke.
Secretary Rainey spoke.
Lauren Gold spoke.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
Chris Garner spoke.
A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by
Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried unanimously.
5. 22-078WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with JPW
Communications for an amount not to exceed $40,000 for strategic
communications services for one year.
This WA-Agenda Item was approved.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
6. 22-079WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with TLG
Marketing for an amount not to exceed $50,000, for digital platforms
maintenance and support services for one year.
This WA-Agenda Item was approved.
7. 22-080WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with DeGrave
Communications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000, for
creative content development and bilingual marketing services for one
year.
This WA-Agenda Item was approved.
8. 22-081WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with We The
Creative for an amount not to exceed $15,000, for graphic design
services for one year.
This WA-Agenda Item was approved.
9. 22-082WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-40-22 for the S-25
Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (SC-0367) and authorize the
General Manager to sign a construction contract with Pyramid Building
and Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $3,241,350.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
10. 22-083WA Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JIG
Consultants, to provide construction management and inspection
services for the S-25 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
(SC-0367), in the amount not to exceed $664,630.
A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by
Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried unanimously.
11. 22-084WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-15-20 for the West
Coast Basin Well 1 - Phase 1 Project (O-0745) and authorize the
General Manager to sign a construction contract with Cora
Constructors, Inc., in an amount of $1,144,057.
Chris Garner spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried unanimously.
12. 22-085WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an
agreement with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., to
provide engineering construction management and inspection services
for the West Coast Basin Well 1 - Phase 1 Project (O-0745), in an
amount not to exceed $262,270.
A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by
Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
13. 22-086WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-34-22 for the Alamitos
Tanks No. 8 & 10 Rehabilitation Project (EO-3558) and authorize the
General Manager to sign a construction contract with Paso Robles
Tank, Inc., in the amount of $4,491,069.
President Shannon spoke.
Robert Verceles spoke.
Richard Anthony spoke.
Kyle Knoke spoke.
Secretary Rainey spoke.
Chris Garner spoke.
President Shannon spoke.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
Kyle Knoke gave a brief overview of his background.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by
Secretary Rainey, to approve recommendation. The motion
carried unanimously.
14. 22-087WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-41-22 for the Alamitos
Tank Nos. 19 & 20 Conversion Project (REO-0208) and authorize the
General Manager to sign a construction contract with Paso Robles
Tank, Inc., in the amount of $5,615,199.
President Shannon spoke.
Anatole Falagan spoke.
Tai Tseng spoke.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
Chris Garner spoke.
A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by
Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
15. 22-088WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution WD-1462 appointing Diana Tang
as Member and Christopher J. Garner, B. Anatole Falagan, and Tai
Tseng, as Alternate Members to the Governing Board of the Los
Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint
Powers Authority.
Secretary Rainey spoke.
A motion was made by Secretary Rainey, seconded by
Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried unanimously.
16. 22-089WA Receive verbal presentation - Water Supply Update.
Dean Wang presented the report.
President Shannon spoke.
Dean Wang spoke.
Anatole Falagan spoke.
This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
17. 22-090WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution WD-1463 declaring a Water
Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Plan Stage 2 Water Supply
Shortage.
Secretary Rainey spoke.
Anatole Falagan spoke.
Commissioner Martinez spoke.
Lauren Gold spoke.
President Shannon spoke.
Chris Garner spoke.
Richard Anthony spoke.
Dean Wang spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez to approve
recommendation. Motion failed for lack of a second.
A substitute motion was made by President Shannon,
seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve the
recommendation with the amended Section 1A of the
Resolution, eliminating the specific days of watering to no
more than two days per week.
A substitute-substitute motion was made by Commissioner
Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, that this item be laid
over to the next Board meeting. The substitute-substitute
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
There were no Standing Committee referrals.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve the
absence of Vice President Cordero from the April 14, 2022 Board meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
MINUTES 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
ADJOURNMENT
President Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:16am.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
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.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
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, Principal Deputy City
Attorney
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
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. 22-074WA Recommendation to approve March 31, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
2. 22-075WA Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Long
Beach Day Nursery Tea for Tots to be held on May 21, 2022 in Long
Beach, California.
Suggested Action: Determine that an invitation to sponsor the
Long Beach Day Nursery Tea for Tots
complies with Board Policy Statement
1998-31 and, if the Board so desires, approve
a sponsorship in the amount chosen by the
Board.
3. 22-076WA Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for April 14, 2022.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 22-077WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with Circlepoint for
an amount not to exceed $125,000, for communications and graphic
design services for one year.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 22-078WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with JPW
Communications for an amount not to exceed $40,000 for strategic
communications services for one year.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
6. 22-079WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with TLG Marketing
for an amount not to exceed $50,000, for digital platforms maintenance
and support services for one year.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 22-080WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with DeGrave
Communications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000, for creative
content development and bilingual marketing services for one year.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
8. 22-081WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the third
and final renewal option and issue a Purchase Order with We The
Creative for an amount not to exceed $15,000, for graphic design services
for one year.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
9. 22-082WA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-40-22 for the S-25 Sewer
Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (SC-0367) and authorize the General
Manager to sign a construction contract with Pyramid Building and
Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $3,241,350.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
10. 22-083WA Authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JIG
Consultants, to provide construction management and inspection services
for the S-25 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (SC-0367), in the
amount not to exceed $664,630.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
11. 22-084WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-15-20 for the West Coast
Basin Well 1 - Phase 1 Project (O-0745) and authorize the General
Manager to sign a construction contract with Cora Constructors, Inc., in
an amount of $1,144,057.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
12. 22-085WA Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an
agreement with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., to
provide engineering construction management and inspection services for
the West Coast Basin Well 1 - Phase 1 Project (O-0745), in an amount not
to exceed $262,270.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
13. 22-086WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-34-22 for the Alamitos
Tanks No. 8 & 10 Rehabilitation Project (EO-3558) and authorize the
General Manager to sign a construction contract with Paso Robles Tank,
Inc., in the amount of $4,491,069.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
14. 22-087WA Recommendation to Adopt Specifications WD-41-22 for the Alamitos Tank
Nos. 19 & 20 Conversion Project (REO-0208) and authorize the General
Manager to sign a construction contract with Paso Robles Tank, Inc., in
the amount of $5,615,199.
Bureau: Engineering
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
15. 22-088WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution WD-1462 appointing Diana Tang as
Member and Christopher J. Garner, B. Anatole Falagan, and Tai Tseng,
as Alternate Members to the Governing Board of the Los Angeles Gateway
Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
16. 22-089WA Receive verbal presentation - Water Supply Update.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Receive verbal report.
17. 22-090WA Recommendation to adopt Resolution WD-1463 declaring a Water
Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Plan Stage 2 Water Supply
Shortage.
Bureau: Business
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment to April 28, 2022 regular Board meeting at 9:00 A.M.
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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM
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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 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.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
WATER COMMISSION AGENDA LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD
BOARD ROOM, 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.
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