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Municipal Utility Commission · Los Angeles, CA · 2026-07-14
Board of Water and Power Commissioners (LADWP)
The LADWP Board of Commissioners considered major infrastructure, energy procurement, and operational contracts totaling over $1.3 billion. Key actions include a 30-year, $1.17 billion renewable power purchase agreement for the Notch Peak Project, a $50 million low-interest state revolving loan for the De Soto Trunk Line, a $38 million chlorination station replacement contract, and a $24.2 million floating solar pilot project at Encino Reservoir.
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10 pp
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Resolutions
21
Recorded meeting actions
Dollars moved
$1,338,924,175
Transparency
78/100
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Item O.1 — Approval of Agreement Nos. 47968A, 47968B, and 47968C for Employee Development Training Services
In plain English
Approves three 5-year contracts totaling up to $4.9 million with CPS HR Consulting, The Enterprise University, and Training Connection for staff training services.
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Impact: $4,900,000 maximum expenditure over 5 years funded by utility rate revenues.
Item O.2 — Approval of First Amendment to Lease with 9136 Sepulveda LLC for Customer Service Center
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Extends the lease for the North Hills Customer Service Center at 9154 Sepulveda Blvd. by 10 years, requiring City Council approval.
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Impact: $1,961,571.07 in base rent and operating expenses over 10 years.
Item O.3 — First Amendment to License Agreement No. P-102541 with LACMTA for Underground Electrical Cable Crossing
In plain English
Converts the expiring 4-year license with LA Metro for an underground electrical cable crossing into an ongoing month-to-month agreement terminable on 90 days' notice.
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Impact: Maintains operational continuity for underground power crossing infrastructure with LA Metro.
Item O.4 — License Agreement with County of Los Angeles for LADWP's 405 Yard, Mission Canyon Landfill
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Approves a 5-year license agreement with LA County to use property at Mission Canyon Landfill for LADWP operations.
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Impact: Costs $450,000 in lump sum/monthly payments ($7,500/month) over up to 5 years.
Item O.5 — Contract Nos. 766A and 766B for Heavy Construction Equipment Rental
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Awards 3-year contracts to A.S.A.P. Heavy Equipment and ISCO Machinery for fully maintained, as-needed heavy equipment rental.
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Impact: Authorized spending ceiling of up to $32,563,526 ($26,050,821 estimated baseline).
Item O.6 — Amendment to Resolution 024 104 - Bereavement Leave Policy
In plain English
Updates the bereavement leave policy for several union bargaining units (IBEW Local 18, MEA, ACE, SEIU 721, Load Dispatchers) and unrepresented staff.
How it was buried
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Impact: Standardizes employee bereavement leave terms across LADWP bargaining units.
Item O.7 — Annual Adjustment to Low-Income Eligibility Criteria for EZ-SAVE Program
In plain English
Adjusts income eligibility limits for the EZ-SAVE program to help low-income residents qualify for utility bill discounts.
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Impact: Updates income qualifying thresholds for ratepayers seeking LADWP bill relief.
Item O.8 — Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project and Mitigated Negative Declaration
In plain English
Approves CEQA environmental findings and authorizes $24.175 million to construct a pilot floating solar photovoltaic installation on Encino Reservoir.
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Impact: Commits $24,175,000 in ratepayer capital funds for pilot renewable energy generation.
Item O.9 — Amendment No. 1 with Friends of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
In plain English
Extends the term from 36 to 48 months for grant implementation under the Community Emissions Reduction Program.
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Impact: Extends non-profit grant term by 12 months with no additional funding authorized.
Item O.10 — Approval of LADWP's Trust Funds Investment Policy
In plain English
Adopts the official annual investment policy guidelines governing LADWP trust funds.
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Impact: Establishes governance and risk parameters for managing public utility trust fund investments.
Item O.11 — Underwriting Pool for Investment Banking Services
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Approves a 5-year qualified pool of 22 investment banking firms to provide underwriting services for future municipal bond sales.
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Impact: Selects financial institutions that will market and sell LADWP debt issuances over 5 years.
Item O.12 — First Amendment to Agreement No. 47801 with Lynberg & Watkins
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Adds $450,000 and extends outside legal counsel contract by two years through July 31, 2028, bringing total contract to $1,150,000.
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Impact: $450,000 in additional legal defense and litigation expenditures.
Item O.13 — Second Amendment to Agreement No. 47799 with Wood Smith Henning & Berman, LLP
In plain English
Adds $300,000 and extends outside legal counsel contract by two years through July 31, 2028, bringing total contract to $3,000,000.
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Impact: $300,000 in additional legal services spending.
Item O.14 — Authorization for Agreement No. 47627 - Barren Ridge Static Synchronous Compensator Project
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Increases contract budget ceiling by $455,207 for power grid voltage control and stabilization equipment at Barren Ridge.
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Impact: Increases contract ceiling from $33,383,526 to $33,838,733.
Item O.15 — Amendment to MOU for SCAG Regional Utilities Supporting Housing Grant Funding
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Extends the MOU term through December 31, 2026, accepting approximately $3.68 million in grant funds for utility infrastructure supporting regional housing.
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Impact: $3,680,000 in regional grant funding awarded to LADWP.
Item O.16 — Notch Peak Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 26-011 and Agency Agreement No. BP 26-012 with SCPPA
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Approves a 30-year, $1.17 billion commitment to purchase 739,122 MWh of renewable energy annually from SCPPA at $52.70/MWh ($39M/year), subject to City Council ordinance.
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Impact: $1,170,000,000 ratepayer commitment over 30 years ($39,000,000 annually) for renewable power.
Item O.17 — Agreement No. 47986 for Owner's Agent for Pure Water Los Angeles Coordination
In plain English
Approves a 5-year, $12 million contract for owner's agent consulting and coordination services on the Advanced Water Purification Facility project.
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Impact: Up to $12,000,000 in professional management consulting fees.
Item O.18 — Right-of-Way Grant Serial No. CACA105853852 with US Bureau of Land Management
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Approves a 29-year federal right-of-way grant through 2053 for LADWP utility corridors on public land.
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Impact: Estimated $14,673 in total BLM rent and non-refundable application/monitoring fees.
Item O.19 — Reimbursement Resolution for Safe Drinking Water SRF Loan Financing for De Soto Trunk Line Phase 1
In plain English
Authorizes up to $50 million in low-interest state revolving loan construction financing for replacing Phase 1 of the De Soto water trunk line, saving $24.4 million in interest.
How it was buried
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Impact: Authorizes $50,000,000 in subsidized debt financing with an estimated $24,390,303 in interest savings.
Item O.20 — Contract No. 7982 with Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. for North Hollywood Central Chlorination Station
In plain English
Awards a major construction contract to replace the North Hollywood Central Chlorination Station for drinking water disinfection.
How it was buried
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Impact: Authorized spending not to exceed $37,974,198 (including a 20% contingency on base cost of $31,645,165).
Items O.21 - O.23 — Personnel Relations Committee Grievance Reports (Nos. 3-009-25, 8-034-25, 8-090-25)
In plain English
Reviews committee findings and recommendations on employee labor grievances filed by Manely Rashedan and Timothy Lamb.
How it was buried
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Impact: Internal personnel grievance resolution; no direct fiscal expenditure listed.