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Utilities Commission

Thursday, October 26, 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 to discuss operational and administrative matters, including safety programs and contract renewals. The board authorized several key contract extensions and explored long-term safety improvements for utility operations.

Key Decisions

  • Project Labor Agreement for Major Construction Projects Passed
  • Contract Renewals with Geiger and Safeguard Business Systems Approved
  • Long-Term Occupational Safety Program Development Authorized
  • Gas-Related Fees and Charges Update Approved
  • Regular Meeting Schedule Resolution Adopted
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. FLAG SALUTE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY
  7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
  8. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
  9. REGULAR AGENDA
  10. 1. Recommendation to approve October 12, 2023 Board meeting minutes.
    UT-Agenda Item
  11. 2. Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for October 26, 2023.
    UT-Agenda Item
  12. 3. Recommendation to authorize additions to the Long Beach Utilities Department’s Rules, Regulations, and Charges governing gas-related fees and charges.
    UT-Agenda Item
  13. 4. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment exercising the first one-year renewal period with 1) Geiger with an increased contract amount of $75,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $150,000 and 2) Safeguard Business Systems in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
    UT-Agenda Item
  14. 5. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to develop a long-term occupational safety program that meets the standards of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program.
    UT-Agenda Item
  15. 6. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and applicable Craft Councils and Local Unions, for covered projects over $1,000,000 in the public right-of-way and $750,000 outside of the public right-of-way through May 5, 2031; and authorize the General Manager to execute any subsequent amendments to the PLA that are recommended by a majority vote of the Joint Administrative Committee, that do not change the coverage thresholds or the term of the PLA.
    UT-Agenda Item
  16. 7. Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1498 setting the time and place for the Board of Utilities Commissioners regularly-scheduled meetings.
    UT-Agenda Item
  17. PAGE BREAK
  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.