Agenda Items

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1. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the January 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

L. Introduction of Motions for Future Consideration

M. Discussion with Neighborhood Council Representatives 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 Board of Water and Power Commissioners.

N. Items for Approval

1. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners Consideration of Motion by Vice President Neeman Brady regarding the Request for the General Manager and Chief Engineer to Initiate the Competitive Process for Comprehensive Performance and Program Evaluation of LADWP

2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Approval of Optical Fiber Lease Agreement No. FO-907-03/2023 and Short Form IRU-01 Lease Agreement No. FO-908-03/2023 with the University of Southern California for Lease of LADWP Optical Fibers. Determine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

3. Recommended by Office of the Chief Operating Officer Approval of Agreement No. 47810 for Fall Protection and Rescue Training - Kinetic Safety, LLC dba 3M Safety Training, for a term of three years and for an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

4. Recommended by Power System Approval of Participation in the California Independent System Operator's Extended Day-Ahead Market. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

5.Recommended by Water System Approval of Water Supply Assessment - Radford Studio Center Project. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).

O. 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) Gelfand v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV13016.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Jose Morales et al. v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC710597.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) Grady Dillon v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV14977.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the California Government Code) Discussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (1 case).

5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Section 54957 of the California Government Code) Position: General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power