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11. Recommended by Water System Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Cost Sharing Agreement for Costs of Watermaster Services and Watermaster’s Legal Services for the Upper Los Angeles River Area Groundwater Basins. LADWP’s estimated share of the costs and fees, as calculated by the formula set forth in the Judgment, is $1,460,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

12. Recommended by Water System Approval of Letter Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Purchase of Real Property Located Adjacent to Tinemaha Reservoir Near Big Pine, Inyo County, California. The total cost of the acquisition will include the purchase price of $213,531.90, plus escrow fees, closing costs, and related expenses. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 (c)(2). City Council approval is required pursuant to Charter Section 373 and the City Administrative Code Section (L.A.A.C.) 10.5.

13. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approval of the Personnel Relations Committee’s report for Grievance No. 8-025-22 filed by Omar Diaz and Samuel Sempelsz. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

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) Tiffany Uzan v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23CHCV03360.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Mark Montalbo v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Claim No. 2018-0969; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ11725120.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Kurt Kaufman v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Claim No. 2019-0920; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12704751.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Mozhgan Yazdi v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV29922.

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Arlene Rodriguez, Chris Vicino, Leticia Woodard, Clariza Valdovinos v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26047.

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Saiara Shams v. City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV00828.

7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Edith Williams v. City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Erin Henning, Leticia Woodard, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV46719.

8. Real Estate Matter: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code) concerning the price and terms for purchase of the real property located at 320 and 336 West 31st Street, Los Angeles, California 90007. LADWP Real Property Negotiators: David Hanson Electrical Service Manager IV of Power System: Adriana Rubalcava, Director of Real Estate, Guy Lammers, Property Manager; Fortino Reynoso, Property Manager, and Sergio Huezo, Senior Real Estate Officer. Negotiating Party: CREF3 DTLA OWNER LLC; Greg Pearson; David Fults and Brian McLoughlin, Voit Real Estate Services; and Jed Bonner, Polsinelli Law. The Board shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or abstention of every member present thereon, in accordance with Section 54957.1 of the California Government Code.

N. Adjournment