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CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES Gloria Cordero, President Naomi Rainey, Vice President Gina Maguire, Secretary Christopher J. Garner, General Manager Robert Shannon, Commissioner Kevin Scott, Commissioner Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney FINISHED AGENDA AND FINAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER President Cordero called the meeting to order at 9:01am. FLAG SALUTE Eric Buehler led the flag salute. ROLL CALL Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin ScottCommissioners Present: Naomi RaineyCommissioners Absent: PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments from the public. PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Cordero reported on the first tribal meeting held in Phoenix, AZ. The historic meeting was attended by the Colorado River Basin states (7 basin states) and many tribal leaders. Page 1 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Chris Garner reported on 1) the reinstitution of non-payment shutoffs; 2) City's budget workshops and community meetings; 3) Prop 218 hearing to be held on August 29; 4) UWI conference and vacation from August 21-25; and 5) Commissioner Maguire's leadership in the rebuild of St. Anthony High School's football field. REGULAR AGENDA 1. 23-120UT Recommendation to approve August 3, 2023 Board meeting minutes. A motion was made by Secretary Maguire, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 2. 23-121UT Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to extend the executed Revocable Facilities Use Permit with the College of Instrument Technology for an additional 12 months to allow continued use of 52,500 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Utilities Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, for its hands-on trucking and heavy equipment training. Eric Buehler presented the report. President Cordero spoke. Heath Durbin of CIT spoke. Marcia Durbin of CIT spoke. Chris Garner spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey Agenda items 3 and 4 were approved concurrently. 3. 23-122UT Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-52-22 for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Project - Willow Street (EO-3598) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $868,910. Jinny Huang-Uy presented the report. Chris Garner spoke. Commissioner Scott spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 4. 23-123UT Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with JIG Consultants, to provide construction management and inspection services for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Project - Willow Street (EO-3598), in an amount not to exceed $290,516. This UT-Agenda Item was approved. Page 3 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES 5. 23-124UT Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement WD-3541 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Alamitos Tank Nos. 19 and 20 Conversion Project (REO-0208), for an additional $78,258, to an amount not to exceed $677,005. Robert Verceles presented the report. President Cordero spoke. A motion was made by Secretary Maguire, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 6. 23-125UT Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-23-104 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Mattucci Plumbing, Inc., to provide inspections of sewer laterals on customer premises in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, with a maximum increase of 10 percent per year. Kevin Tougas presented the report. Commissioner Shannon spoke. Secretary Maguire spoke. Chris Garner spoke. Commissioner Scott spoke. Tai Tseng spoke. President Cordero spoke. A motion was made by Secretary Maguire, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey Page 4 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES 7. 23-126UT Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to sign and file all necessary documents associated with the application for the United States Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2023 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program for the West Long Beach Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement and Citywide Advanced Mobile Leak Detection Implementation Project. Jillian Croci presented the report. Chris Garner spoke. President Cordero spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Shannon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey 8. 23-127UT Recommendation to authorize the termination of the Board of Water Commissioners Policy Statement 1998-31 Expenditure of Water Department Funds for Board Approved Long Beach Related Community and Civic Activities. President Cordero presented the report. Chris Garner spoke. Commissioner Scott spoke. Commissioner Shannon spoke. President Cordero spoke. Secretary Maguire spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Robert Shannon, Gina Maguire, Gloria Cordero and Kevin Scott Absent: 1 - Naomi Rainey Page 5 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS Communications Committee meeting scheduled for August 31, 2023 at 8am. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Commissioner Shannon, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to approve the absence of Vice President Rainey from the August 17, 2023 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT President Cordero adjourned the meeting at 9:56am. Page 6 of 7

LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 7 of 7

CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA Gloria Cordero, President Naomi Rainey, Vice President Gina Maguire, Secretary Christopher J. Garner, General Manager Robert Shannon, Commissioner Kevin Scott, Commissioner Richard Anthony, Principal Deputy City Attorney REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the Board of Utilities Commissioners concerning non-agenda items and other items within the jurisdiction of the Board. Each person will be allowed three minutes unless extended by the Board. PRESIDENT'S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT REGULAR AGENDA Recommendation to approve August 3, 2023 Board meeting minutes.23-120UT1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to extend the executed Revocable Facilities Use Permit with the College of Instrument Technology for an additional 12 months to allow continued use of 52,500 sq. ft. of space at Long Beach Utilities Department-owned property at St. Louis Avenue and 32nd Street, for its hands-on trucking and heavy equipment training. 23-121UT2. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 1 of 5

CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-52-22 for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Project - Willow Street (EO-3598) and authorize the General Manager to sign a construction contract with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $868,910. 23-122UT3. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement with JIG Consultants, to provide construction management and inspection services for the Large Potable Water Valve Replacement Project - Willow Street (EO-3598), in an amount not to exceed $290,516. 23-123UT4. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement WD-3541 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Alamitos Tank Nos. 19 and 20 Conversion Project (REO-0208), for an additional $78,258, to an amount not to exceed $677,005. 23-124UT5. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to adopt Specifications WD-23-104 and authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with Mattucci Plumbing, Inc., to provide inspections of sewer laterals on customer premises in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, with a maximum increase of 10 percent per year. 23-125UT6. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to sign and file all necessary documents associated with the application for the United States Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2023 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program for the West Long Beach Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement and Citywide Advanced Mobile Leak Detection Implementation Project. 23-126UT7. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Page 2 of 5

CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA Recommendation to authorize the termination of the Board of Water Commissioners Policy Statement 1998-31 Expenditure of Water Department Funds for Board Approved Long Beach Related Community and Civic Activities. 23-127UT8. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. CONSIDER STANDING COMMITTEE REFERRALS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT I, Dynna Long, Executive Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Note: A digital recording of this meeting will be available at the Long Beach Utilities Department. The Long Beach Utilities 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 Utilities Commissioner Executive Assistant, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications for the deaf). The Board of Utilities Commission email: watercommission@lbwater.org is available for correspondence purposes. Page 3 of 5

CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA NOTE: If oral 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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 4 of 5

CITY OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD BOARD ROOM, 9:00 AM THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 UTILITIES COMMISSION AGENDA If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 5 of 5