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Water Commission (now under Utilities Commission)

Thursday, October 13, 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 board meeting, approving several sponsorships and agreements related to water infrastructure and community events. The board made decisions about water system interconnections and facility improvements, while also supporting local STEM and cultural events.

Key Decisions

  • STEM Conference Sponsorship Passed
  • Interconnection Agreement with City of Lakewood Passed
  • Water Department Roof Improvement Contract Passed
  • Colorado River Basin Water Consumption Reduction MOU Tabled
  • Tamales Festival and DeForest Park Environmental Center Sponsorships Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES
  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 September 29, 2022 Board meeting minutes.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 2. Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for October 13, 2022.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 3. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the 19th Annual American Association of University Women (AAUW) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference to be held in Long Beach, California on February 24, 2023.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Maguire, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $1,000. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 4. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Long Beach International Tamales Festival to be held on December 3, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

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

  13. 5. Recommendation to review invitation for a Board sponsorship of the Grand Opening of DeForest Park Environmental Education Center to be held on October 26, 2022 in Long Beach, California.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon to receive and file. Motion failed for lack of second. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Martinez, seconded by Secretary Maguire, to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $1,000. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 6. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Colorado River Basin Municipal and Public Water Providers regarding the reduction of water consumption.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Vice President Rainey, that the item be laid over to the next Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 7. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Lakewood for a second interconnection facility.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  16. 8. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Letner Roofing Company, to provide construction services for the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD) Administration Building Roof Improvements (EO-3585), in the amount not to exceed $1,163,000.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 9. Receive verbal report of the October 11, 2022 Metropolitan Water District Board meeting.
    WA-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This WA-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  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 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.
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