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N. Items for Approval The Board will consider items recommended for approval. Items which a Commissioner has requested pulled for discussion will generally be considered after the Management Reports and Filed Items.

1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Approval of Lease No. PRC 8576 between the California State Lands Commission and LADWP for the Use of an Overhead 34.5 Kilovolt Transmission Line and Poles. The Lease has a total estimated cost of $3,500, and is for a term of 20 years expiring on December 8, 2044. Determine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Approval of Contract Nos. 738A and 738B for Conventional California Air Resources Board Diesel and Renewable R99 Diesel Fuel, Unleaded California Reformulated Gasoline, and Commercial Airline Jet “A” Fuel – Falcon Fuels, Inc. and Merrimac Petroleum Inc. dba Merrimac Energy Group, respectively. The Contracts are for a term of five years with an estimated expenditure of $74,457,839, and an amount not to exceed $ 93,072,299. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

3. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Department of General Services for Helicopter Repair and Maintenance Services. The MOU is for a term of five years and an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

4. Recommended by Office of the Chief People Officer Approval of Agreement No. 47963 for Temporary Professional Staffing Services with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. The Agreement is for a term of one year, with a one-year renewal option, and an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

5. Recommended by Office of the Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer Approval of Agreement No. 47947 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Environmental Audits Support Services. The Agreement is for a term of five years and an aggregate amount not to exceed $8,000,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

6. Recommended by Office of the Chief Financial Officer Approval of Authorization to Execute a Revolving Credit Agreement and the Related Fee and Interest Rate Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Under Resolution No. 5088. The proposed Resolution will provide Access to a revolving line of credit in the amount of $500 Million, for a five-year term. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

7. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer Approval of Agreement No. 47909 with Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC for LA Ready – NLR Professional Services. The Agreement is for a term of five years with an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

8. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney Approval of First Amendment between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Kutak Rock LLP, Agreement No. 47773 and No. 47774; and Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, Agreement No. 47772 and No. 47776, respectively. The Amendments add $545,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $2,075,000, to Agreement No. 47773 with Kutak for bond services; $1,040,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $3,125,000, to Agreement No. 47772 with Stradling for bond services; $185,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,078,000, to Agreement No. 47774 with Kutak for disclosure services; $230,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,695,000, to Agreement No. 47776 with Stradling for disclosure services; and extend the term by two years to July 31, 2028. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

9. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement No. 47793 between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Everett Dorey, LLP. The Amendment adds $400,000, for a not to exceed amount of $4,100,000, and extends the term by two years to May 9, 2028. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

10. Recommended by Water System Approval of Resolution for Sale of Easement to the County of Inyo for Public Roadway Purposes. The proposed Resolution will generate revenue in the amount of $1,000, and the Easement Deed conveying certain real property interests to the County has no expiration or termination date. Determine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). City Council approval by ordinance is required.

11. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approval of Resolution honoring the service of Deputy Mayor Nancy H. Sutley for her service to the Department of Water and Power and the City of Los Angeles.

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

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) The People of the State of California and Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District v. The City of Los Angeles, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01353013-CU-TT-CXC.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code) The City of Los Angeles v. California Air Resources Board, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP01428; Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B351063.