Utilities Commission

Agenda

1. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
7. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
8. REGULAR AGENDA
9. 1. Recommendation to approve May 17, 2023 Board meeting minutes.
   UT-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 2. Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for May 25, 2023.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Maguire, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. 3. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer to provide professional services for the Long Beach Utilities Department Energy Master Plan for water and wastewater operations, in an amount not to exceed $530,447.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. 4. Recommendation to adopt Specification WD-23-038 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with S & J Supply Co., Inc. to furnish and deliver ductile iron pipe, fittings, and related materials in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for a six-month period.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: withdrawn

    This UT-Agenda Item was withdrawn.

13. 5. Recommendation to adopt Specification WD-23-039 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Core & Main to furnish and deliver fire hydrants and parts in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for a six-month period.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: withdrawn

    This UT-Agenda Item was withdrawn.

14. 6. Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1478 authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Geotab USA, Inc., under the purchase conditions specified in the State of California, Department of General Services Master Agreement, for the purchase of fleet telematics services, including software, hardware, and installation, in an amount not to exceed $138,000 for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, with a maximum increase of 10 percent per year.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Maguire, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

15. 7. Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1479 authorizing and approving a change in the interest rate for the Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B issued by the Long Beach Bond Finance Authority and the related Interest Rate Swaps, authorizing and approving certain documents and actions relating thereto, and delegating authority to officers in connection therewith. This approval will ensure the reference index rate on the Series 2007B bonds matches the reference index rate on its corresponding Interest Rate Swaps.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary Maguire, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. 8. Receive and file Overview of the Utilities Department Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

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18. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
19. NEW BUSINESS
20. ADJOURNMENT
21. I, Dynna Long, Executive Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
22. Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available at the Long Beach Utilities Department. The Long Beach Utilities 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 Utilities Commissioner Executive Assistant, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications for the deaf). The Board of Utilities Commission email: watercommission@lbwater.org is available for correspondence purposes.