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2. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the November 18, 2021, Special Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

L. tems for Approval

1. Recommended by Corporate Services Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 01803 for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal with Tell Steel, Inc. The Amendment will extend the term by two additional one-year renewal options and increase the amount by $9,000,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

2. Recommended by Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Approval to Establish Revised Duties Description Records and Amend Annual Personnel Resolution for Classification of Field Engineering Aide, Survey Party Chief, Survey Supervisor, and Land Surveying Assistant. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).

3. Recommended by External and Regulatory Affairs Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47563 for Collection Agency Management Services with Navient Portfolio Management, LLC. The Amendment will extend the term by two years. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

4. Recommended by Water System Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47424-7 with Simplar Sourcing Solutions, LLC – Term Extension for Strategic Procurement and Project Management Assistance. The Amendment will extend the term by 11 months. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

5. Recommended by Personnel Relations Committee Recommends that the Board approve the Personnel Relations Committee’s report for Grievance No. M-038-21 filed by the Management Employees Association.

6. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power Resolution approving Findings to Continue Teleconference Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

7. Introduced by Board President McClain-Hill for Consideration Motion Regarding Corrective Actions and Policies to Prevent Legal Conflicts of Interest and Strengthen Board Oversight.

M. Closed Session The Board shall recess into closed session for a conference with legal regarding the below items:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Andy Pineda v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV02580.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Francisco Fernandez and Mercedes Narez v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV25614.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Rene Anderson v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Workers’ Compensation Claim Nos. 2008-01058; 2008-01021; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ7958367.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code) Antwon Jones v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC577267 (and designated related cases).

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Discussion regarding significant exposure to litigation: a. Claim for damage on behalf of Luis Rodriguez, Sr., LADWP Claim File No. 1047710-Sub 10.