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Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · Long Beach Water Department 1800 East Wardlow Road Board Room

TL;DR

The Long Beach Water Department held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on approving chemical supply contracts for water treatment operations. The board authorized multiple vendor agreements to ensure continuous water treatment capabilities, with total contract values around $1.5 million for six-month periods.

Key Decisions

  • Chemical Supply Agreements for Water Treatment Passed
  • Retirement of Obsolete Equipment Approved for Auction Sale
  • Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon Sponsorship Approved for $2,500
  • Transfer of Funds for July 7, 2022 Approved
  • Cost of Service Study Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING
  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 June 23, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  10. 2. Recommendation to approve Retirement Order No. 6171 for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year. These items will be sold to auction.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  11. 3. Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for July 7, 2022.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  12. 4. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-45-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Argo Chemical Inc., to furnish and deliver Aqua Ammonia (19.5% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $57,000 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  13. 5. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-46-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with California Water Technologies Inc., to furnish and deliver Ferric Chloride (43% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $185,000 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  14. 6. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-47-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with DuBois Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Hydrofluosilicic Acid (23% by weight basis) in an amount not to exceed $27,650 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  15. 7. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-48-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Univar Solutions USA Inc., to furnish and deliver Liquid Caustic Soda (50% solution) in an amount not to exceed $220,000 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  16. 8. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-49-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Liquid Chlorine in an amount not to exceed $489,500 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  17. 9. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-50-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Sterling Water Technologies LLC to furnish and deliver Polymer Blend in an amount not to exceed $520,000 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  18. 10. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-51-22 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., to furnish and deliver Sodium Hypochlorite (5.25% Solution) in an amount not to exceed $11,000 for a period of six months. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved.

  19. 11. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon to be held on July 22, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    This WA-Agenda Item was approved for a sponsorship amount of $2,500.

  20. 12. Recommendation to receive and file a Cost of Service Study Report. Bureau: Business
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  21. PAGE BREAK
  22. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS
  23. NEW BUSINESS
  24. ADJOURNMENT
  25. I, Dynna Long, Executive Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  26. 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.
  27. ROLL CALL
  28. AGENDA ITEMS 4-10 WERE APPROVED CONCURRENTLY.
  29. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES
  30. PAGE BREAK
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