Agenda Items

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1. Opening remarks by the Commission President on agenda and other items relating to Department operations, and Channel 35 broadcast announcement.

2. General Public Comment: Opportunity for the public to address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. (Speakers may be limited in speaking time dependent upon the press of business and number of persons wishing to address the Board. In accordance with the Brown Act, no action or discussion shall be undertaken by the Board on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.)

3. Report/Briefing by the General Manager and Chief Engineer, including Reports from Water, Power and Administrative System Management concerning current matters relating to Department Operations.

4. Comments from Commissioners on agendized items. Requests from Commissioners relating to Departmental operations.

5. Comments from Ratepayer Advocate on agendized Items.

6. Discussion with Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council Resolution or Community Impact Statement filed with the City Clerk which relate to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda for the Water and Power Board.

7. The Board will consider items recommended for approval. Items on which there are speaker cards or which a Commissioner has requested pulled for discussion will generally be considered after the Management Reports and Filed Items.

8. A. Presentation regarding COVID-19 Update, including discussions with the Board pertaining to various City Council requests

8. B. Presentation regarding Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Preliminary Budget

9. (From General Manager and Chief Engineer) Monthly report of activities for the following:

A. Water System Monthly Report – February 2020

10. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the March 10, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

11. (Recommended by Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System, and Senior Assistant General Manager – Power System Construction, Maintenance, and Operations) (Approved by General Manager and Chief Engineer) Approval of Grant Deeds Conveying Property Interests Necessary to Relocate Water and Power Facilities with the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House Number 9011169) for the Alameda Corridor Project and filed a Notice of Determination on January 14, 1993. City Council approval is required.

12. (Recommended by Chief Financial Officer) (Approved by General Manager and Chief Engineer) Approval of Authorization to Issue up to $511.37 Million of Power System Revenue Bonds Under Resolution Nos. 4968 and 4969. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

13. (Recommended by Chief Financial Officer) (Approved by General Manager and Chief Engineer) Approval of Authorization to Enter into a Continuing Covenant Agreement with Bank of America, National Association Under Resolution No. 4970. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).