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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Utilities Commission In-Person Meeting
Members of the public have the option to email comments to commission@lbutilities.org
Comments may also be provided in the Zoom meeting using the raise hand function or by pressing *9 on your phone
Please Dial: (213) 338-8477 / Meeting ID: [[Enter meeting ID]]
[[Enter meeting link]]
Please note the Zoom meeting may encounter technical disruptions, but in-person access and public comment will continue to be available in accordance with the Brown Act
To view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone visit: https://longbeach.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true
REGULAR AGENDA
2. 26-54629 Recommendation to receive and file the Bay-Delta Issues report. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54630 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement UT-1544 with Partners for Public Good for Phase II of the Procurement Harmonization initiative, to increase the contract amount by $165,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $240,000, and extend the term by six months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54631 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. UD-26-306 and award a contract to Farwest Corrosion Control Company to furnish and deliver Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Supplies and Solutions for ongoing maintenance and support of the Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s natural gas pipelines in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum annual increase of 5 (five) percent, for a not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for the first renewal period and a not-to-exceed amount of $220,500 for the second renewal period, and authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54632 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Schedule I, Transaction-Based Natural Gas Storage Service Agreement and any necessary amendments according to the long-term Master Services Contract with the Southern California Gas Company, for natural gas storage capacity rights in an amount not to exceed $1,891,578, for a period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54633 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1548 authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Institute of Gas Technology (GTI Energy), to conduct a study on decommissioning natural gas pipelines in the City of Long Beach and draft a report summarizing existing state laws governing the future planning of energy infrastructure in California, including natural gas pipeline infrastructure, in a total amount not to exceed $95,000, for a period of nine (9) months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54629 Recommendation to receive and file the Bay-Delta Issues report. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54630 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement UT-1544 with Partners for Public Good for Phase II of the Procurement Harmonization initiative, to increase the contract amount by $165,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $240,000, and extend the term by six months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54631 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. UD-26-306 and award a contract to Farwest Corrosion Control Company to furnish and deliver Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Supplies and Solutions for ongoing maintenance and support of the Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s natural gas pipelines in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum annual increase of 5 (five) percent, for a not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for the first renewal period and a not-to-exceed amount of $220,500 for the second renewal period, and authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54632 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Schedule I, Transaction-Based Natural Gas Storage Service Agreement and any necessary amendments according to the long-term Master Services Contract with the Southern California Gas Company, for natural gas storage capacity rights in an amount not to exceed $1,891,578, for a period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54633 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1548 authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Institute of Gas Technology (GTI Energy), to conduct a study on decommissioning natural gas pipelines in the City of Long Beach and draft a report summarizing existing state laws governing the future planning of energy infrastructure in California, including natural gas pipeline infrastructure, in a total amount not to exceed $95,000, for a period of nine (9) months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Utilities Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Board.
I, Dynna Long, Executive Assistant to the Board, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners Executive Assistant at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570- 6626 (telecommunications for the deaf) by 12 noon, the day prior to the meeting.
Mar 19, 2026 Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission In-Person Meeting
Members of the public have the option to email comments to commission@lbutilities.org
Comments may also be provided in the Zoom meeting using the raise hand function or by pressing *9 on your phone
Please Dial: (213) 338-8477 / Meeting ID: [[Enter meeting ID]]
[[Enter meeting link]]
Please note the Zoom meeting may encounter technical disruptions, but in-person access and public comment will continue to be available in accordance with the Brown Act
To view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone visit: https://longbeach.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true
REGULAR AGENDA
2. 26-54629 Recommendation to receive and file the Bay-Delta Issues report. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54630 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement UT-1544 with Partners for Public Good for Phase II of the Procurement Harmonization initiative, to increase the contract amount by $165,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $240,000, and extend the term by six months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54631 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. UD-26-306 and award a contract to Farwest Corrosion Control Company to furnish and deliver Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Supplies and Solutions for ongoing maintenance and support of the Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s natural gas pipelines in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum annual increase of 5 (five) percent, for a not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for the first renewal period and a not-to-exceed amount of $220,500 for the second renewal period, and authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54632 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Schedule I, Transaction-Based Natural Gas Storage Service Agreement and any necessary amendments according to the long-term Master Services Contract with the Southern California Gas Company, for natural gas storage capacity rights in an amount not to exceed $1,891,578, for a period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54633 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1548 authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Institute of Gas Technology (GTI Energy), to conduct a study on decommissioning natural gas pipelines in the City of Long Beach and draft a report summarizing existing state laws governing the future planning of energy infrastructure in California, including natural gas pipeline infrastructure, in a total amount not to exceed $95,000, for a period of nine (9) months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54629 Recommendation to receive and file the Bay-Delta Issues report. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54630 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to amend Agreement UT-1544 with Partners for Public Good for Phase II of the Procurement Harmonization initiative, to increase the contract amount by $165,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $240,000, and extend the term by six months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-54631 Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. UD-26-306 and award a contract to Farwest Corrosion Control Company to furnish and deliver Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection Supplies and Solutions for ongoing maintenance and support of the Long Beach Public Utilities Department’s natural gas pipelines in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to a maximum annual increase of 5 (five) percent, for a not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 for the first renewal period and a not-to-exceed amount of $220,500 for the second renewal period, and authorize the General Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-54632 Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Schedule I, Transaction-Based Natural Gas Storage Service Agreement and any necessary amendments according to the long-term Master Services Contract with the Southern California Gas Company, for natural gas storage capacity rights in an amount not to exceed $1,891,578, for a period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-54633 Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. UT-1548 authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract and any necessary documents, including subsequent amendments, with the Institute of Gas Technology (GTI Energy), to conduct a study on decommissioning natural gas pipelines in the City of Long Beach and draft a report summarizing existing state laws governing the future planning of energy infrastructure in California, including natural gas pipeline infrastructure, in a total amount not to exceed $95,000, for a period of nine (9) months. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Utilities Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Board.
I, Dynna Long, Executive Assistant to the Board, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners Executive Assistant at (562) 570-2435 or (562) 570- 6626 (telecommunications for the deaf) by 12 noon, the day prior to the meeting.
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