Meeting

	UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM

Naiomi Rainey, President Gina Maguire, Vice President Kevin Scott, Secretary Christopher J. Garner, General Manager		Gloria Cordero, Commissioner Robert Shannon, Commissioner Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney

FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

Vice President Maguire called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Lisa Squires led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present: Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon

Commissioners Absent: Rainey

A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve the absence of President Rainey from the June 6, 2024 Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: 4 Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon

No: 0 None

Recused: 0 None

Abstain: 0 None

Absent: 1 Rainey

CLOSED SESSION

24-53614

Pursuant to Paragraph (b) (1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code and Charter Section 1403(2) regarding Public Employee Employment: Appointment of General Manager

The Board recessed into closed session at 9:02 AM.

The Board reconvened at 10:00 AM.

There was no reportable action from the closed session.

REGULAR AGENDA

24-53615

Recommendation to approve May 16, 2024 Board meeting minutes.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53616

Recommendation to approve Transfer of Funds for June 6, 2024.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53617

Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2023.

Brandon Walker provided the staff report.

Vice President Maguire spoke.

Chris Garner spoke.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53618

Recommendation to approve the Water Supply Assessment prepared for Sea Ranch Business Park Project pursuant to California Water Code Sections 10910 through 10914.

Dean Wang provided the staff report.

Chris Garner spoke.

Commissioner Cordero spoke.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53619

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute three separate contracts for on-call geotechnical engineering support services with 1) Twining, Inc., 2) Kleinfelder, and 3) Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,800,000 for a period of two years with the option to extend each agreement for an additional period of one year, subject to Board approval.

Fernando Eggleston provided one staff report for items 5, 6, and 7.

A motion was made by Secretary Scott, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation for Agenda Items 5, 6, and 7 as one vote. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53620

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute three separate contracts for on-call survey engineering support services with 1) Coast Surveying, Inc., 2) Psomas, and 3) Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., for an aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000 for a period of two years with an option to extend each agreement for an additional period of one year, subject to Board approval.

A motion was made by Secretary Scott, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53621

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute five separate contracts for on-call construction management and inspection services with 1) DRP Engineering, Inc., 2) JIG Consultants, 3) Anser Advisory, LLC, 4) Lee & Ro, Inc., and 5) Willdan Engineering, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of two years with an option to extend each contract for an additional period of one year, subject to Board approval.

A motion was made by Secretary Scott, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53622

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute all necessary documents to enter into a contract with Clean Energy Fuels, Inc., of Newport Beach, CA, for the purchase of renewable compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas fuel, for use in vehicles and equipment, in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of ten years.

Tai Tseng provided the staff report.

A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

24-53623

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with J&S Property Management and Maintenance, Inc., to provide landscape services in an annual amount not to exceed $355,000 for a period of three years, and to exercise the option to renew for two additional one-year periods in an increased amount not to exceed 5% for each annual renewal period.

Tai Tseng provided the staff report.

Secretary Scott spoke.

Tai Tseng spoke.

Commissioner Cordero spoke.

A motion was made by Secretary Scott, seconded by Commissioner Cordero, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

10.

24-53624

Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement WD-3557 with CCS Facility Services to provide custodial services in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

Tai Tseng provided the staff report.

A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

11.

24-53625

Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1515 authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract, and any necessary documents and subsequent amendments, with West Coast Sand & Gravel, Inc., for as-needed sand, gravel, and related materials, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Orange, CA, in a total annual amount not to exceed $300,000, until the County of Orange, CA, contract expires on November 9, 2026.

Tai Tseng provided the staff report.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

12.

24-53626

Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1517 authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with AT&T, under the purchase conditions specified in the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Value Point cooperative purchasing program (Contract MA149) for wireless voice and data services in an annual amount not to exceed $325,000.

Abraham Ortiz, and AT&T representatives, Kevin Nida and Nemesis Nguyen provided the staff report.

Chris Garner spoke.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

13.

24-53627

Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1514 amending Resolution UT-1483 for Fiscal Year (FY) 24 to add and adjust offices and positions and corresponding salary ranges in the permanent service of the Long Beach Utilities Department for compatibility with unclassified management position descriptions; authorize the General Manager to retroactively establish updated unclassified positions and salary range as described to align utility-specific management roles; retroactively affirm the Board’s FY 24 authority over General Manager salary; and adopt FY 25 Resolution UT-1516 amending Resolution UT-1514, inclusive of the FY 24 updates.

Diana Tang provided the staff report.

Chris Garner spoke.

Commissioner Corder spoke.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

14.

24-53628

Receive and file Overview of the Utilities Department Proposed Budget and Rates for FY 25.

Brandon Walker and Tony Foster provided the staff report.

Chris Garner spoke.

Secretary Scott spoke.

Commissioner Cordero spoke.

Vice President Maguire spoke.

A motion was made by Commissioner Cordero, seconded by Secretary Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

15.

24-53631

Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1518, a Resolution of the City of Long Beach Board of Utilities Commissioners fixing rates and charges for water, sewer, and gas services to all customers, subject to the approval of the City Council by Ordinance, and subject to a public protest hearing as provided for in the California Constitution Article XIII.

Brandon Walker provided the staff report.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

16.

24-53632

Recommendation to adopt Resolution UT-1519 adopting the annual budget for the Long Beach Utilities Department for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and authorize staff to transmit the Resolution and the budget to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.

Brandon Walker provided the staff report.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

17.

24-53633

Recommendation to discuss and refer potential agenda items to the Infrastructure Committee.

Chris Garner recommended an Infrastructure Committee meeting be scheduled for June 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM followed by the Regular Board meeting at 10:00 AM.

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

Yes:	4	Maguire, Scott, Cordero, Shannon
No:	0	None
Recused:	0	None
Abstain:	0	None
Absent:	1	Rainey

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chris Garner spoke.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no comments from the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Vice President Maguire adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM.

NOTE:

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