Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

Thursday, September 1, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · Long Beach Water Department 1800 East Wardlow Road Board Room

TL;DR

The Long Beach Water Department Board met to review and approve several community sponsorships and contract amendments. The board authorized increased funding for filter repair services and contract security, while also approving sponsorships for local nonprofit events.

Key Decisions

  • Filter Repair Services Contract Amendment Passed
  • Inter-Con Security Systems Contract Renewal Passed
  • Ronald McDonald House Gala Sponsorship Passed
  • Rancho Los Cerritos Gala Sponsorship Passed
  • NAACP Gala Sponsorship Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. FLAG SALUTE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. PUBLIC HEARING
  7. 1. Conduct Public Hearing on the results of Public Health Goals Report and receive and file the 2022 Public Health Goals Report (California Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b)). Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
  9. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
  10. PAGE BREAK
  11. REGULAR AGENDA
  12. 2. Recommendation to approve August 18, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

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

  13. 3. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House 8th Annual A Few Good Men Gala to be held on October 27, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez to receive and file. Motion failed for lack of a second. A substitute motion was made by Vice President Cordero, seconded by Commissioner Martinez, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $500. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 4. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Rancho Los Cerritos 2022 Gala: Sharing Stories of Home to be held on September 24, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $5,000. Commissioner Martinez withdrew his motion. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Rainey to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $2,500. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 5. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Long Beach Branch NAACP 2022 Gala Celebration & Award Presentation to be held on September 24, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Cordero to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $1,000. Vice President Cordero withdrew her motion. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Vice President Cordero, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $1,500. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 6. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to amend the existing contract with ERS Industrial Services Inc., for filter repair services, increasing the contract amount by $128,000 for a total amount not to exceed $549,459. Bureau: Operations
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 7. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the first, one-year contract renewal option with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., for contract security services in an amount not to exceed $777,084. Bureau: Business
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 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 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.
  23. Untitled item
  24. Secretary Rainey joined the Board meeting at 9:04am.
  25. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES