Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2015

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1 \ " Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2015 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES HELD IN ROOM 1555-H APRIL 7, :20A.M. Meeting called to order by President Mel Levine and roll called: Present- Commissioners: President Levine Jill Banks Barad Michael F. Fleming William W. Funderburk, Jr. Christina E. Noonan,, Absent- A quorum present. None IN ATTENDANCE were the following: '" Marcie L. Edwards, Martin L. Adams, Richard M. Brown, David Jacot, DelonKwan, David R. Pettijohn, Ann M. Santilli, Nancy H. Sutley, Richard Tom, Kecia Washington, David H. Wiggs, David H. Wright, General Manager Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System General Counsel, Water and Power, City Attorney's Office Director of Efficiency Solutions, Office of Sustainability and Economic Development Waterworks Engineer, Water System Director of Water Resources, Water System Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Controller Accounting and Financial Reporting, Financial Services Organization Chief Sustainability and Economic Development Officer, Office of Sustainability and Economic Development Assistant General Counsel, Water and Power, City Attorney's Office Director of Economic Development, Office of Sustainability and Economic Development Chief Administrative Officer Senior Assistant General Manager- Power System Also, in attendance: Camden Collins, Mark Hovatter, Dr. Frederick Pickel, Ratepayer Advocate, Office of Public Accountability Los Angeles Unified School District Frederick Pickel, Executive Director/Ratepayer Advocate, Office of Public Accountability ITEM NO. 1 -Opening remarks by the Commission President on agenda and other items relating to Department operations. ITEM NO. 2-No Report/Briefing by the General Manager. I \..,

2 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 2 ITEM NO.3- Comments from Commissioners on agendized items. Requests from Commissioners relating to Departmental operations as follows: Commissioners Barad, Fleming, Funderburk, Jr., Noonan, and President Levine- Defer the LAUSD MOU to address Commissioner Questions (Request from Item No LAUSD MOU): Look into expanding education conservation learning programs to include elementary schools How can water be better saved for flushing lead contaminates out drinking fountains? Can Private Contractors conduct Retrofits or are LAUSD forces conducting all retrofits? What is Edison doing for these type of services? How does this LADWP scope fit into LAUSD existing retrofit programs? How can we ensure that our number 2 and 3 customers will not ask for similar MOUs? How does providing Project Management Services for Prop 39 funding add value? What exactly is meant by leveraging resources? Commissioner Fleming - Make sure to better market the Infrastructure Loan Program to our customers and convey the success stories of this program (Request from 15A- Infrastructure Loan Program Presentation). Commissioner Funderburk, Jr.- Provide a report on the customer service aspects on local solar programs and the progress the Department is making to keep up with demand (Request from Item No.14B- RPS report). Commissioner Funderburk, Jr.- The Department has been doing significant work to ensure that Storm Water is an asset for our water supply. Please let the Board know how we can assist LADWP to outreach and expand Stormwater capture programs in the City (Request from Item No. 15C-Update on State Water Supply Outlook). ITEM NO.4- The secretary presented an 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.) 2 SPEAKERS ITEM NO.5- Comments were made by Ratepayer Advocate on agendized Item No. 15A. -,, / ITEM NO.6- Recommendation for approval of the minutes ofthe March 17,2015 Regular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Approval moved by Commissioner Levine. Seconded by Commissioner Funderburk, Jr., and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioner Barad, Funderburk, Jr., President Levine; Noes, None. Commissioners Fleming and Noonan, abstained because they were not at that meeting. Written recommendations, approved by the General Manager, transmitting the following resolutions, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney: Commissioner Barad moved adoption of the following six resolutions, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney: )

3 "' REGULAR MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS (Continued) APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 3 ITEM NO.7- Bid No for Maintenance and Construction Service Trucks. Award to Altec Industries, Inc. for a one-time purchase with an amount not to exceed $8,390,172. Submitted by Senior Assistant General Manager- Power System, Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System, and Chief Administrative Officer. RESOLUTION NO WHEREAS, through a competitive bid process, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) issued a solicitation to procure maintenance and construction service trucks under Bid No. 7584; and WHEREAS, Altec Industries, Inc., is the lowest responsive bidder under Bid No NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Altec Industries, Inc. is awarded the contract for a total amount not to exceed $8,390,172 for a one-time purchase, under Contract No "- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contract No. 7584, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee of the LADWP, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Water and Power Revenue Funds, in accordance with the terms of this contract awarded pursuant to Bid No and this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Acting Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute Contract No for and on behalf ofladwp. ITEM NO.8- Recommends Agreement No for Osmose FastGate Gateway Software Maintenance Program with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. This Agreement is for three years with four optional one-year renewable options with an amount not to exceed $1,296,500. City Council approval is required. Submitted by Senior Assistant General Manager- Power System. RESOLUTION NO \ " WHEREAS, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) proposes to enter into Agreement No with Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (Osmose) for maintenance, support, escrow services, as-needed professional services, and consulting services for proprietary Osmose software for a term of three years with four optional one-year renewabfe periods; and WHEREAS, LADWP requires a sole-source agreement with Osmose because it is the sole proprietor of the software being used by LADWP and is the only qualified organization with qualifications, specialized expertise, and knowledge necessary to provide software maintenance and support; and WHEREAS, Osmose has reviewed the services to be provided and incorporated in this Agreement, and repr~sents that it has the qualities, expertise, skills, and abilities to perform such work; and WHEREAS, LADWP has determined that the term of this Agreement exceeds the time period set by ordinance and in accordance with City Charter Section 373, City Council approval is required. '"- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to City Charter Section 1022, the Board finds that such services can be performed more economically or feasibly by

4 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 4 '\ independent contractors than by City employees due to the proprietary nature of the software provided. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to City Charter Section 371(e)(10), the Board finds that pursuing a competitive process is impractical since Osmose is the sole provider of support services for Osmose's proprietary software. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that LADWP proposes to enter into Agreement No with Osmose in an amount not to exceed $1,296,500. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Agreement No , approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, and filed with the Secretary of the Board, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee ofladwp, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of this Board, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, or Acting Secretary of this Board are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the LADWP, after approval by the City Council. ITEM NO.9- Bid No Electrical Induction Motors for Van Norman II Pump Station. Award to Pacific Electric Motors for a one-time purchase with an amount not to exceed $688,390. Submitted by Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System. RESOLUTION NO WHEREAS, through a competitive bid process, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) issued a solicitation to procure Induction Motors for Van Norman II Pump Station under Bid No. 7619; and WHEREAS, Pacific Electric Motors, is the lowest bidder under Bid No NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pacific Electric Motors is awarded the contract for a total amount not to exceed $688,390 for a one-time purchase, under Contract No BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contract No. 7619, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.,,\,/ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee of LADWP, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms ofthis contract awarded pursuant to Bid No and this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Acting Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf ofladwp. ITEM N0.10- Authorizes approval of Contract No. 321 (Amendment No.1) with Quinn Power Systems Associates for Rental, Generator, Emergency Back-Up, Rowena Pump Station 2 Megawatts. The amendment will increase the contract by $314,000. The contract term remains the same. Submitted by Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System. RESOLUTION NO /

5 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 5 \. WHEREAS, Quinn Power Systems Associates was awarded Contract No , under the General Manager's (GM) authority through a competitive process for rental of an emergency back-up generator; and WHEREAS, Contract No was awarded for an amount not-to-exceed $146,000 for a term of one year; and WHEREAS, pursuant to. Charter Section 371(e)(10) it is determined that competitive bidding would be undesirable, impractical, or impossible; and WHEREAS, LADWP recommends Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 321 (GM Contract No ) to increase the contract funds by $314,000 from $146,000 to $460,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 321 (GM Contract No ), approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee of the LADWP, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms of this amendment to Contract No. 321 (GM Contract No ) and this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Acting Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of LADWP. ITEM NO. 11 -Authorizes execution of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 673 for V anpool Vehicle Leasing and Services with vride, Inc. for a term of 23 months with an amount not to exceed $899,990. Submitted by Chief Administrative Officer. RESOLUTION NO WHEREAS, vride, Inc., was awarded Contract No. DA-4898 with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to provide vanpool vehicle leasing and services, on April21, 2014; and WHEREAS, Section 10.15(a)8 ofthe City oflos Angeles Administrative Code allows for contracts for cooperative arrangement with other governmental agencies for the utilization of purchasing contracts; and '<... WHEREAS, LADWP seeks to award a cooperative purchase contract with the LAW A Contract No. DA-4898 with vride, Inc. under LADWP Contract No. 673 for a term of 23 months and an amount not to exceed $899,990. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Contract No.673, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, and filed with the Secretary of the Board, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee ofthe LADWP, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund, in accordance with the terms of this contract awarded pursuant to Contract No. 673 and this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Acting Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf ofladwp. ITEM NO. 12- Authorizes Amendment No. 4 and Ratification to Agreement No with Logic Matters for Professional Mainframe Computer Programming Services to extend

6 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 6 the term by one year, and increase the amount by $141,900. Submitted by Chief Administrative Officer. /

7 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 7 \_, RESOLUTION NO WHEREAS, Logic Matters was awarded Agreement No by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners on December 3, 2013, for professional mainframe computer programming services for the Maximo Asset Management system (Maximo) project; and WHEREAS, LADWP has determined that, due to extensions of the Maximo project schedule, it is necessary to increase the agreement amount and term and recommends Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No with Logic Matters to increase the agreement amount by $141, to $478, and to extend the term by one year to January 22, 2016; and WHEREAS, LADWP has determined that it is necessary to increase the agreement term by one year totaling four years and is amending the agreement pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(b)(2). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Amendment No.4 to Agreement No is hereby ratified and, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney and on file with the Secretary of the Board is hereby approved. " BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Accounting Employee of the LADWP, upon proper certification, is authorized and directed to draw demands on the Water and the Power Revenue Funds, in accordance with the terms of this amendment to Agreement No and this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or Vice President, or the General Manager, or such person as the General Manager shall designate in writing, and the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Acting Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute said amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Funderburk, Jr., and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioner Barad, Fleming, Funderburk, Jr., Noonan, President Levine; Noes, None. ITEM NO. 15(C)- Presentation- Update on State Water Supply Outlook- Presented by Martin Adams, Senior Assistant General Manager, Water System and David R. Pettijohn, Director of Water Resources, Water System and Delon Kwan, Waterworks Engineer, Water System. ITEM NO. 13- Approves execution of Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Los Angeles Unified School District for a term of36 months with an amount not to exceed $50,100,000. Submitted by Chief Sustainability and Economic Development Officer. This item was ordered deferred. Approval moved to defer by Commissioner Noonan. Seconded by Commissioner Levine and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Commissioner Barad, Fleming, Funderburk, Jr., Noonan, President Levine; Noes, None. /,-.'---

8 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 8 The following items were presented by the Secretary and ordered filed. j ITEM NO. 14A- Monthly report of activities for the following: 1. Power System- February Water System- January 2015 ITEM NO. 14B- Report for informational purposes: 1. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Projects Update- February 2015 ITEM NO. 15- Reports by Management concerning matters relating to Department operations, as follows: A. Presentation- Recommendations on the Utility Infrastructure Loan Program- Presented by Kecia Washington, Director ofeconomic Development, Office ofsu:stainability and Economic Development. Dr. Frederick Pickel RatePayer Advocate commented on this item. / B. Presentation- Maximo Project Update- Presented by Martin L. Adams, Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System and Ann M. Santilli, Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Controller Accounting and Financial Reporting, Financial Services Organization. ~- _/

9 " REGULAR MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS (Continued) APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 9 THE BOARD shall recess into closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding: A. Existing litigation in the following matters: ' Sharon Bransford, Steven Shrager and Rachel Tash v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC565618, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Daniel Morski. et al. v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC56872, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Haley Fontaine, et al. v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC571644, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Yaar Kimhi v. The City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC536272, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Jones v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC577267, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. City of Los Angeles v. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC574690, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Konecnik v. LADWP. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC574057, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Tyler Chapman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS153395, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Ronnie L. Corbin v. The City of Los Angeles, Acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LASC Case No. BC501028, pursuant to Section (d)(1) ofthe California Government Code. San Diego County Water Authority v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case Nos, CPF and CPF , and Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC547139, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. B. Anticipated litigation in the following matters: 1. Discussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (2 cases), pursuant to Subdivision ( d)(2) of Section of the California Government Code. 2. Discussion regarding initiation oflitigation (2 cases), pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of section ofthe California Government Code. C. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to California Government Code Section , the Board will meet in closed session with the Department's labor negotiators (the Department's General Manager) concerning labor negotiations with the following employee bargaining representatives: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18,/ '-...

10 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 10 MEETING RECESSED at 1:12 p.m. " MEETING RECONVENED at 1:20 p.m. Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2015 MINUTES OF CLOSED SESSION OF THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES HELD IN ROOM 1555-H APRIL 7, :20P.M. Meeting called to order by President Mel Levine and roll called: Present- Commissioners: Absent- President Levine Jill Banks Barad Michael F. Fleming William W. Funderburk, Jr. Christina E. Noonan None \. A quorum present. IN ATTENDANCE were the following: Marcie L. Edwards, Martin L. Adams, Richard M. Brown, Deborah Dorney, Guy Lipa, David R. Pettijohn, Julie A. Riley, Ann M. Santilli, Eskel H. Solomon, Nancy H. Sutley, Richard Tom, David H. Wright, General Manager Senior Assistant General Manager- Water System General Counsel, Water and Power, City Attorney's Office Deputy City Attorney Chief of Staff Director of Water Resources Deputy City Attorney III Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Controller Accounting and Financial Reporting Deputy City Attorney IV Chief Sustainability and Economic Development Officer Assistant General Counsel, Water and Power, City Attorney's Office Senior Assistant General Manager- Power System., \ Also, in attendance: Maribeth Annaguey, Angela Agrusa, Paul Kiesel, Paul Paradis, Liner, LLP Liner, LLP Kiesel Law LLP Paradis Law Group, PLLC A CLOSED SESSION was held for a conference with legal counsel regarding: '

11 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 11 "'- ITEM NO. 16A(l)- Sharon Bransford, Steven Shrager and Rachel Tash v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC565618, pursuant to Section (d)(l) ofthe California Government Code. Discussion held- no action taken. ITEM NO. 16A(2)- Daniel Morski, et al. v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC56872, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held - no action taken. ITEM NO. 16A(3)- Haley Fontaine, et al. v. LADWP, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC571644, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held -no action taken. ITEM N0.16A(4)- Yaar Kimhi v. The City of Los Angeles, et al.. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC536272, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held - no action taken. ITEM N0.16A(5)- Jones v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC577267, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held -no action taken. Commissioner Barad left the day at 1 :30 p.m. ITEM N0.16A(8)- Tyler Chapman v. City oflos Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS153395, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held - no action taken. ITEM NO. 16A(7)- Konecnik v. LADWP. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC574057, pursuant to Section (d)(l) of the California Government Code. Discussion held - no action taken. \ '---

12 APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 12 '\ ITEM NO. 16A(9)- Ronnie L. Corbin v. The City of Los Angeles, Acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LASC Case No. BC501028, pursuant to Section (d)(1) of the California Government Code. Discussion held - action taken- Resolution Adopted. Authorizes $150,000 payable to "Ronnie L. Corbin and the Law Offices of Perry R. Fredgant" in full compromise and complete settlement ofronnie L. Corbin vs. City oflos Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LASC Case No. BC RESOLUTION NO BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners ofthe City of Los Angeles that the Chief Accounting Employee be, and is hereby authorized and directed, upon proper certification, to authenticate and deliver to the City Attorney a demand on the Water Revenue Fund in the total sum of$150,000, payable as follows: 1. $150,000 paid to "Ronnie L. Corbin and the Law Offices of Perry R. Fredgant" ',, The above-indicated settlement payment is in full compromise and complete settlement of Ronnie L. Corbin vs. City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LASC Case No. BC501028, which arose from an accident involving personal injury that occurred on March 4, 2011, at or near South Broadway Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Los Angeles, California, involving Department Water System property. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said demand to Plaintiffs attorney upon the receipt of a properly executed Request for Dismissal and Full Release of All Claims. Approval moved by Commissioner Levine. Seconded by Commission Fleming and carried by the following votes: Ayes: Commissioner Fleming, Funderburk, Jr., Noonan, President Levine; Noes, None. ITEM NO. 16A(10)- City of Los Angeles v. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC574690, pursuant to Section (d)(1) ofthe California Government Code. Discussion held- no action taken. Commisisoner Levine left for the day at 2:15p.m. ITEM N0.16A(6)- City oflos Angeles v. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC574690, pursuant to Section (d)(1) ofthe California Government Code. Discussion held - no action taken.

13 /" \" REGULAR MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS (Continued) APRIL 7, 2015, 11:20 A.M. Page 13 Anticipated litigation in the following matter: ITEM NO. 16B(l)(lst case)- Discussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (2 cases), pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2)ofsection ofthe California Government. Code. Withdrawn. Anticipated litigation in the following matter: ITEM NO. 16B(l)(2nd case)- Discussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (2 cases), pursuant to Subdivision ( d)(2) of Section of the California Government Code. Withdrawn. Anticipated litigation in the following matter: '.. - ITEM NO. 16B(2)(1st case)- Discussion regarding initiation oflitigation (2 cases), pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of section ofthe California Government Code. Withdrawn. Anticipated litigation in the following matter: ITEM NO. 16B(2)(2nd case)- Discussion regarding initiation oflitigation (2 cases), pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of section of the California Government Code. Withdrawn. ITEM NO. 16C- Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to California Government Code Section , the Board will meet in closed session with the Department's labor negotiators (the Department's General Manager) concerning labor negotiations with the following employee bargaining representatives: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 \_ This item was ordered deferred. COMMISSIONER NOONAN moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Commissioner Fleming and carried by the following votes; Ayes, Commissioner Fleming, Noonan, Vice-President, Funderburk, Jr.; Noes, None. MEETING ADJOURNED at 2:45 p.m. An announcement was made in the Board Room at 3:15p.m. concerning Item No. 16(A9). / \"-

14 APRIL 7, 2015,11:20 A.M. Page 14 - ~\ SIGNED: ~~ujjtiaw--- f,' /h~ SECRETARY.._... -~ ATTEST: ~u, ~, ~ PRESIDENT -,,_ --,