2013 BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

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1 2013 BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

2 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes December 5, President s Report Harry Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated December 19, Authorization to execute an Agreement with Carpi, Clay & Smith, for Federal Liaison and Advocacy Services for the period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, with an option to extend the Agreement for one year Matthew Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 8. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on December 10, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 10. New Business 11. CLOSED SESSION: REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Section of the Government Code Performance Evaluation Position: General Manager Designated representative: President Harry Saltzgaver Unrepresented employee: General Manager

3 December 19, 2013 Page Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA If language interpretation for non-english speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) , 72 hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung ang pasalitang pagsasalin-wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles ay hinahangad o kung ang isang natatanging kaluwagan ay hinahangad alinsunod sa Batas sa mga Amerikanong May Kapansanan, mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562) , 72 oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon sa Karta. Si desea una interpretación en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan inglés o si se desea una adaptación especial de acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) , 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión de Estatutos.

4 December 19, 2013 Page 3 If language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-english speaking persons is desired please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) , 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung ang pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562) , 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon. Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística de la agenda y las actas de la Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) , 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión.

5 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes November 21, President s Report Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Water Supply Update B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 7. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 8. New Business 9. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 19, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

6 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes October 31, 2013 & November 7, Review Board Meeting Schedule for December 2013 & January 2014 Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. Staff Retirements Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. President s Report Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 7. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 8. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated November 21, Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on November 19, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 11. New Business 12. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

7 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. President s Report Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 4. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 5. Consent Calendar a. Authorization to attend the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce State of the County Address on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Long Beach Convention Center 6. Unfinished Business: 8. Adopt Resolution No. WD-1315 Amending Resolution No. WD-1289, Creating Offices and Positions in the Permanent Service of the Long Beach Water Department, Fixing the Amount of Compensation for such Offices and Positions, and Rescinding all other Resolutions or Orders Relating Thereto B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 7. Water Supply Update B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 8. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs

8 November 7, 2013 Page 2 9. New Business 10. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

9 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes September 26, 2013 and October 3, Review Board Meeting Schedule for November 2013 Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated October 31, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD for the Sewer Cement Pipe Rehabilitation/ Replacement Project - Group 7 (SC-0235) and Authorize the General Manager to Sign a Construction Contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of $678, c. Approve Retirement Order No for items that were replaced in relation to the Water Main Replacement program as of FY 2013, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records. These items will not be sold at auction. d. Approve Retirement Order No for items that were replaced in relation to the Sewer Main Replacement program during FY 2013, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records. These items will not be sold at auction e. Adopt Specifications WD for the Cast Iron Main Replacement Atlantic Avenue Project (MC-5105) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $3,292, f. Authorize the General Manager to Execute an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide Construction Management Services for the Cast Iron Main Replacement Atlantic Project (MC-5105) in an amount not-to-exceed $286,959

10 October 31, 2013 Page 2 8. Adopt Resolution No. WD-1315 Amending Resolution No. WD-1289, Creating Offices and Positions in the Permanent Service of the Long Beach Water Department, Fixing the Amount of Compensation for such Offices and Positions, and Rescinding all other Resolutions or Orders Relating Thereto B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 9. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on October 8, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 11. New Business 12. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

11 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

12 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. President s Report Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 4. Staff Retirement Harry M. Saltzgaver, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Adopt Specifications WD for the Long Beach 8 Valve Improvement Project (EO-3241) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $675, b. Authorize the General Manager to pay Los Angeles County $54, in excess of $400,000 previously authorized by the Board related to the water line relocation portion of the Termino Avenue Drain Project c. Approval of Sponsorship of Historical Society of Long Beach 18 th Annual Cemetery Tour including a display interpreting the Long Beach Water Department s history, and the role of water in Long Beach 7. Adopt Resolution WD-1312, authorizing the extension of the Commitment Expiration date for the credit agreement which authorizes the issuance from time to time of Subordinate Sewer Revenue Obligations in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 outstanding at any time, authorizing action and directing execution of documents related to the extension thereof B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 8. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager

13 October 3, 2013 Page 2 9. New Business 10. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

14 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes September 12, Review Board Meeting Schedule for October 2013 Paul C. Blanco, Acting President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report Paul C. Blanco, Acting President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated September 26, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD for the Alamitos Tank No. 9 Rehabilitation Project (EO-3210) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Pacific Titan, Inc., in the amount of $954, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 9. New Business 10. Closed Session: Existing Litigation - Closed session conference with legal counsel relating to existing litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section of the California Government Code. 1. Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs. Charles Adams [Case No ]; and

15 September 26, 2013 Page 2 2. California Water Service Company vs. City of Compton, et al. [Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C506806]. 11. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

16 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

17 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes August 22, 2013; September 5, 2013 Special Meeting and September 5, 2013 Rate Public Hearing 4. President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated September 12, 2013 b. Authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to provide Engineering Design Services for the S-12 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project (SC-0258), in an amount not-to-exceed $256,351 c. Authorization to attend and sponsor the Federation of Filipino American Associations, Inc., Filipino-American History Month event Saturday, October 5, Discussion and possible action on motion pursuant to Section (c)(2) of the Government Code to rescind any discussion, deliberation, action or concurrence, that may have occurred outside a duly noticed public meeting regarding the Board's position on supporting financial incentives for replacing turf fields with artificial turf fields Richard F. Anthony, Deputy City Attorney

18 September 12, 2013 Page 2 8. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on September 10, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 10. New Business 11. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

19 PUBLIC HEARING LONG BEACH CONSIDERATION OF ANY PUBLIC PROTEST OF PROPOSED INCREASES TO THE CITY S WATER RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR CITY OF LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PLANT ASSEMBLY ROOM 2950 REDONDO AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA :00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Open Public Hearing President John D.S. Allen 4. Staff Report 5. Public Comments 6. Public Hearing Recessed 7. Reopen Public Hearing 8. Close Public Hearing President John D.S. Allen AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNING THE SUBJECT MATTER. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED THREE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes 48 hours in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

20 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT TREATMENT PLANT ASSEMBLY ROOM 2950 REDONDO AVENUE 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Election of Officers President, Vice President, Secretary 4. New Business 5. Adjournment to the Special Meeting/Public Hearing of Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in Assembly Room of the Long Beach Treatment Plant. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

21 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes August 8, Review Board Meeting Schedule for September 2013 John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report John D.S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated August 22, 2013 b. Approve Median Landscape Conversion program application submitted by the California National Guard c. Approve Retirement Order No for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records. These items will not be sold at auction. d. Approve Retirement Order No for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records. These items will be sold at auction. e. Approve Retirement Order No for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records. These items will not be sold at auction. f. Authorization to attend CORO Water Conservation Conference, Thursday, October 24, 2013, at the JW Marriott L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California g. Adopt Specifications WD for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Projects 2013, Pacific Avenue & Anaheim Street, Pacific Avenue & Pacific Coast Highway, and Santiago Avenue & 6 th Street (EO-3222) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Charles King Company, Inc., in the amount of $730,548.00

22 August 22, 2013 Page 2 8. Adopt Resolution WD-1311 to authorize the General Manager to enter into a sole source contract with HACH Company, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for a period of three years (9/1/13 to 8/31/16), to furnish and deliver various laboratory chemicals, equipment, and supplies necessary to conduct internal water quality analyses, and maintain and repair existing equipment installed at various Water Department facilities Tai Tseng, Director of Operations 9. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on August 20, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 11. CLOSED SESSION: REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND LABOR NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Section and Section of the Government Code Performance Evaluation (54957) Position: General Manager Labor negotiations ( ) Designated representative: President John Allen Unrepresented employee: General Manager 12. New Business 13. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Groundwater Treatment Plant Assembly Room, 2950 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, California. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

23 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes July 25, President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Authorize the General Manager to Sign the In-Lieu Replenishment Agreement (FY's , ) with Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 8. New Business 9. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

24 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

25 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes July 11, Review Board Meeting Schedule for August 2013 John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. PUBLIC HEARING 9:00 A.M. Regarding Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals Tai Tseng, Director of Operations 6. President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 7. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 8. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated July 25, 2013 b. Approve Retirement Order No for items that have become obsolete or unrepairable during the current year, and authorize the removal of these items from the Department s records and approve their sale at auction 9. Adopt policy position on AB 240, Mutual Water Companies, by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D Lakewood) Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 10. Authorize staff to provide written comments to Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D- Lakewood) in response to the Assemblyman s Proposed Principles for Developing a Water Bond Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs

26 July 25, 2013 Page Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 12. New Business 13. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

27 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

28 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes June 20, President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Adopt Specifications WD for the S-5 Sewer Lift Station Force Main Improvements (SC-0231) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Charles King Company, Inc., in the amount of $209,745 b. Approve Median Landscape Conversion program application submitted by the Real Estate Connection for the current site of the Social Security Administration Building c. Authorization to sponsor and attend the Greater Los Angeles Water Summit to be held October 16-17, 2013, in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Hyatt 7. Amend the rules governing the Median Landscape Conversion Program Matthew P. Lyons, Director of Planning and Conservation 8. Authorize Adoption of the Gateway Integrated Regional Water Management Plan by Resolution WD-1330 Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 9. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on July 9, 2013

29 July 11, 2013 Page Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 11. New Business 12. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, July 25, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

30 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

31 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes June 6, Review Board Meeting Schedule for July 2013 John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report John D.S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated June 20, 2013 b. Approval of Recommended Conferences for Fiscal Year FY Adopt Resolution WD-1308, A Resolution of the Board of Water Commissioners Adopting the Annual Budget for Long Beach Water Department for Fiscal Year and Authorize Staff to Transmit the Resolution and the Budget to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 9. Adopt Resolution WD-1309, a Resolution of the Board of Water Commissioners Fixing Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer 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 B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 10. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on June 11, 2013

32 June 20, 2013 Page Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 12. New Business 13. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

33 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes May 16, Acting President s Report Paul Blanco, Acting President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated June 6, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD for the Groundwater Treatment Plant Chemical Tank Replacement Project Phase I (EO-3229) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Geo Struc Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $236, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 8. New Business 9. Closed Session: Existing Litigation - Closed session conference with legal counsel relating to existing litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section of the California Government Code. 1. Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs. Charles Adams [Case No ]; and

34 June 6, 2013 Page 2 2. California Water Service Company vs. City of Compton, et al. [Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C506806]. 10. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

35 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes April 25, 2013 and May 2, Review Board Meeting Schedule for June 2013 John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated May 16, Adopt policy position on AB 145, State Water Resources Control Board: drinking water, by Assemblyman Henry Perea (D Fresno) Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 9. Review of Capital Improvement Program Budget Eric Leung, Director of Engineering 10. Water Department Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 11. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on May 14, Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs

36 May 16, 2013 Page New Business 14. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

37 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 4. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 5. Receive and File the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2012 B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 6. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 7. New Business 8. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

38 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes April 11, Review Board Meeting Schedule for May 2013 John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 6. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 7. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated April 25, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Sully-Miller Contracting Co. DBA Blue Diamond Materials to furnish and deliver Temporary Asphalt Concrete (Cold Mix) in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a period of one year and to exercise the options to renew during two additional one-year periods for an amount not to exceed a 5% increase for each renewal period c. Authorize the General Manager to execute the first amendment to agreement WD-3027 with Universal Protection Services to provide contract security services in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for a one-year period; expand the scope of services to enhance security protocols; and to exercise the option to renew for an additional one-year period, subject to a maximum annual increase of 3 percent d. Adopt Specifications WD for the Orange Avenue/Del Amo Boulevard/Walnut Avenue Sewer Upgrade Project (SC-0225) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Charles King Company, Inc., in the amount of $575, e. Authorize the General Manager to execute the Assignment of Developer s Agreement WD-2842 from McDonnell Douglas Corporation c/o The Boeing Company to Douglas Park Associates III c/o Sares-Regis Group for the construction of new potable water, reclaimed water, and sewer mains for the Douglas Park Segment 6 Development

39 April 25, 2013 Page 2 8. Review of Non-Personal Services Budget B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 9. Water Supply Update B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 10. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 11. New Business 12. Adjournment to the next Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

40 SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes March 21, President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated April 11, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD for the On-Call Services for Emergency Water and Sewer Repair, and authorize the General Manager to sign three (3) twoyear contracts with Charles King Company, Inc., Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc. and Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc.; each in the amount of $750,000 with a provision to extend for two separate consecutive periods of one year each, subject to approval of the Board c. Authorize the General Manager to Increase the Expenditure on Agreement No. WD-2937, On-Call Services for Emergency Water and Sewer Repair Contract with Charles King Company, Inc., from $750,000 to $977, Authorize the General Manager to enter into a Leo J. Vander Lans Water Treatment Facility (Facility) Expansion Project 2007 Local Resources Program (LRP) Agreement between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), City of Long Beach (LBWD), and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) Eric Leung, Director of Engineering 8. Increase the Lawn-to-Garden Incentive Payment by Fifty Cents ($0.50), for a Total Payment of Three Dollars ($3.00) per Square Foot of Turf Grass Removed Matthew Lyons, Director of Planning and Conservation

41 April 11, 2013 Page 2 9. Review of Personnel Budget B. Anatole Falagan, Assistant General Manager 10. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs 11. Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on April 9, New Business 13. Closed Session: Existing Litigation - Closed session conference with legal counsel relating to existing litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section of the California Government Code. 1. Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs. Charles Adams [Case No ]; and 2. California Water Service Company vs. City of Compton, et al. [Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C506806]. 14. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

42 REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD *** THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M. ***

43 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes March 7, President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated March 21, 2013 b. Approve Median Landscape Conversion program application submitted by the Alpert Jewish Community Center c. Authorization to attend the Aquarium of the Pacific Conservation Awards Reception Benefiting Education, Conservation and Animal Care Programs at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, June 15, 2013 d. Adopt Specifications WD for the Sewer Cement Pipe Rehabilitation / Replacement - Group 12 Project (SC-0204) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with SAK Construction of CA, LP the amount of $483, Report of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board Meeting on March 12, New Business 9. Adjournment to the next Special Meeting of Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Melissa Keyes in advance of this meeting at (562) Written materials relating to any item on the Commission's agenda which are submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Water Department Administration Offices located at 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA

44 REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M. LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1800 E. WARDLOW ROAD 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment: GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND OTHER ITEMS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD. EACH PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD. 3. Approval of Minutes February 21, President s Report John D. S. Allen, President, Board of Water Commissioners 5. General Manager s Report Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 6. Consent Calendar: a. Approval of Transfer of Funds by Journal Entry Dated March 7, 2013 b. Adopt Specifications WD for the Sunrise Boulevard Sewer Improvement Project (SC-0236) and authorize the General Manager to Sign a Construction Contract with Ramona, Inc., in the amount of $436,435 c. Adopt Specifications WD for the 47 th Street Sewer Replacement Project (SC-0239) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Ramona, Inc., in the amount of $254,145 d. Adopt Specifications WD for the 15 th Street and Orange Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (SC-0221) and authorize the General Manager to sign a Construction Contract with Charles King Company in the amount of $348,662 e. Authorize the General Manager to execute a Developer s Agreement with Marina Pacifica, LLC to relocate an existing Water Distribution Main for Marina Pacifica located along Pacific Coast Highway North of 2 nd Street 7. Ratify the promotion of B. Anatole Falagan to the position of Assistant General Manager at the Long Beach Water Department effective as of March 7, 2013 Kevin L. Wattier, General Manager 8. Legislative/Public Affairs Issues Matthew R. Veeh, Director of Government & Public Affairs