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Utilities Commission

Thursday, October 12, 2023 · 9:00 AM AM · Long Beach Utilities Department 1800 East Wardlow Road Board Room

TL;DR

The Long Beach Utilities Commission held its regular meeting and approved several key engineering and water resource agreements. The commission authorized multiple infrastructure improvement projects and professional service contracts, primarily focusing on water system upgrades and management.

Key Decisions

  • Water Main Improvement Project Engineering Contract Passed
  • North Long Beach Well Collection Pipeline Improvement Project Passed
  • Water Resources Plan Grant Application Passed
  • California Water Cost-Offset Program Agreement Passed
  • Increase in Legal Services Budget Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. AGENDA ITEMS 7-8 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY.
  2. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. FLAG SALUTE
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY
  8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
  9. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
  10. REGULAR AGENDA
  11. 1. Recommendation to approve September 28, 2023 Board meeting minutes.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  12. 2. Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for October 12, 2023.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. 3. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with LEE & RO, Inc., to provide engineering design services for the Water Main Improvement Project POF-01 (MC-5240), in an amount not to exceed $543,717.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 4. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with LEE & RO, Inc., to provide engineering design services for the North Long Beach Well Collection Pipeline Improvement Project (MC-5246), in the amount not to exceed $586,388.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  15. 5. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement WD-3619 with Ardurra Group, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the program and project management of Capital Improvement Plan (EO-3596), increasing the amount by $2,500,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $4,158,039 and extending the term by two years for a total term of five years.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  16. 6. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-23-055 and authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Nixon Egli Equipment Co., to furnish and deliver one asphalt grinder in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 7. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a California Cyclic Cost-Offset Program Agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 8. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into an In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement with the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for the Administrative Year 2023-2024.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This UT-Agenda Item was approved.

  19. 9. Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1497 authorizing the General Manager to sign and file all necessary documents associated with the application for the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Fiscal Year 2023 WaterSMART Planning and Project Design Grant for the Water Resources Plan.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 10. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to increase the authorized amount under an agreement with Davis, Wright, and Tremaine, LLP to provide specialized legal services by $130,000 for FY 23 and not to exceed $170,000 for FY 24.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 11. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Long Beach Utilities Department’s (LBUD) actions to stabilize natural gas pricing and protect ratepayers using price swaps, new receipt points, and fixing transportation costs.
    UT-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary Maguire, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
  23. NEW BUSINESS
  24. ADJOURNMENT
  25. PAGE BREAK
  26. PAGE BREAK
  27. I, Dynna Long, Executive Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.