Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · Long Beach Water Department 1800 East Wardlow Road Board Room

TL;DR

The Long Beach Water Department approved several major infrastructure projects, including a seawater intake demolition project and agreements with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for recycled water and sewer pipelines. The board also adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, ensuring continued water services and infrastructure improvements.

Key Decisions

  • Seawater Intake Demolition Project Contract Passed
  • LADWP Recycled Water and Sewer Pipeline Agreement Passed
  • GWTP HVAC Replacement Project Passed
  • Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES
  2. Untitled item
  3. REGULAR MEETING
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. FLAG SALUTE
  6. ROLL CALL
  7. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
  9. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
  10. REGULAR AGENDA
  11. 1. Recommendation to approve June 9, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  12. 2. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-32-21 for the Under Ocean Floor Seawater Intake Demolition Project (EO-3011) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with ARB, Inc., in the amount of $4,060,152. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  13. 3. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with GHD to provide construction management and inspection services for the Under Ocean Floor Seawater Intake Demolition Project (EO-3011), in the amount not to exceed $969,054. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  14. 4. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the design and construction of recycled water and sewer pipelines to address the future needs of Haynes Generating Station (Haynes), in the amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the full term of the agreement. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  15. 5. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering design services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Generating Station (Haynes) Recycled Water Pipeline Project (REO-0213), in the amount not to exceed $1,564,187. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  16. 6. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with DRP Engineering, Inc., to provide engineering design services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Generating Station (Haynes) Sewer Pipeline Project (SC-0442), in the amount not to exceed $1,620,428. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  17. 7. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with United Mechanical Contractors, Inc., to provide construction services for the GWTP HVAC Replacement Project (EO-3500), in the amount not to exceed $7,968,000. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  18. 8. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with 3D Built, to provide construction management and inspection services for the GWTP HVAC Replacement Project (EO-3500), in the amount not to exceed $654,130. Bureau: Engineering
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  19. 9. Recommendation to adopt a Resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners adopting the annual budget for the Long Beach Water Department for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and authorize staff to transmit the Resolution and the budget to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council. Bureau: Business
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  20. 10. Receive verbal report of the June 14, 2022 Metropolitan Water District Board meeting.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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