The Metropolitan Water District of So. California - Meeting of Board of Directors on 10/13/2026 at 2:30 PM

21623

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT

File #: 21623
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Agenda #: *
Type: Non-Agenda Reports
Title: 10132026 Board of Directors Translated Agendas
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21-6237

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6237
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Agenda #: A.
Type: Board Report
Title: Report on Director's Metropolitan Expenses
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21-6238

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.
Type: Board Report
Title: Chair's Monthly Activity Report
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21-6239

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.
Type: Board Report
Title: General Manager's summary of activities
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21-6240

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6240
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.
Type: Board Report
Title: General Counsel's summary of activities
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21-6228

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6228
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.
Type: Board Report
Title: General Auditor's summary of activities
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21-6229

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6229
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.
Type: Board Report
Title: Ethics Officer's summary of activities
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21-6308

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT

File #: 21-6308
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.
Type: Board Report
Title: Report from Executive Committee on nominations for Board Chair
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21-6227

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6227
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.
Type: Oral Presentation Only
Title: 2026 One Water Awards Recipients Recognition
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21-6241

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approve the Minutes of the Board of Directors held on July 14, 2026 and August 18, 2026 and of the Special Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors held on August 25, 2026
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21-6242

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6242
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.
Type: Oral Presentation Only
Title: Approve Committee Assignments
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21-6231

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.
Type: Oral Item for Action
Title: Nomination and Election for Board Chair for two-year term effective January 1, 2027
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21-6231

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT

File #: 21-6231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.
Type: Oral Item for Action
Title: Nomination and Election for Board Chair for two-year term effective January 1, 2027
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21-6235

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:03:27 GMT

File #: 21-6235
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Agenda #: 7-1
Type: Board Letter for Consent
Title: Award a $374,450 contract to The Quality Plus Group to replace the fuel dispensing system at the Hinds Pumping Plant; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6236

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:03:27 GMT

File #: 21-6236
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7-2
Type: Board Letter for Consent
Title: Authorize an increase of $1.4 million to an agreement with IDS Group Inc. for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $1.8 million for final design to rehabilitate the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the Metropolitan Headquarters Building; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6298

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT

File #: 21-6298
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7-3
Type: Board Letter for Consent
Title: Authorize an amendment to agreement number 231033 with Occu-Med, LTD to provide medical screenings and exams to increase the maximum annual amount from $249,000 to $450,000 per calendar year, not to exceed the five-year limit in the original contract; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6256

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6256
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7-4
Type: Board Letter for Consent
Title: Authorize an increase of $100,000, to an amount not to exceed $700,000, for a contract for legal services with Hanson Bridgett LLP to provide legal advice on deferred compensation plans, other employee benefits, taxes, and CalPERS matters; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6233

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:03:27 GMT

File #: 21-6233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-1
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Authorize agreements with HDR Inc., Tetra Tech, Geosyntec Consultants Inc. and Arcadis U.S. Inc., in amounts not to exceed $3 million each, in support of board-authorized Capital Investment Plan projects; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6234

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:03:27 GMT

File #: 21-6234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-2
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Award a $14,475,037 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. to replace the canal concrete liner at 25 locations along the Colorado River Aqueduct; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6250

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6250
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Agenda #: 8-3
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Adopt Ordinance No. 153 determining that the interests of Metropolitan require the use of revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million to finance a portion of capital expenditures, and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 153 (two-thirds vote of the Board); the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6251

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6251
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-4
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Adopt the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Resolution to the Master Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $600 million of Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A; providing the terms and conditions for the sale and issuance of the Bonds; and approve expenditures to fund the costs of issuance of the Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6252

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6252
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-5
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Adopt the Fifth Supplemental Subordinate Resolution to the Master Subordinate Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $300 million of Variable Rate Subordinate Water Revenue Bonds, 2026 Series B; providing the terms and conditions for the sale and issuance of the Bonds and related transaction documents; and approve expenditures to fund the costs of issuance of the Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6249

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:43 GMT

File #: 21-6249
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-6
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Approve and authorize the distribution of Appendix A for use in the issuance and remarketing of Metropolitan's Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6266

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6266
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-7
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Authorize a two-year agreement with Electric & Gas Industries Association to administer Metropolitan's regional consumer conservation incentive programs for a not to exceed amount of $4,200,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA
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21-6301

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6301
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-8
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Report on lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) fire at the F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA and authorize increase of maximum amount payable under contract with Energy Services Agency, Inc. for consulting services by $200,000 to an amount not-to-exceed $450,000; the General Manager has determined that this action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, based on facts and circumstances relating to the lithium-ion BESS fire at Weymouth Plant there is significant exposure to litigation against Metropolitan – 1 or more cases; and deciding whether to initiate litigation - 1 potential case; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4)]. [SUBJECT ADDED on 10/7/2026]
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21-6333

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT

File #: 21-6333
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-10
Type: Board Letter for Action
Title: Approve resolution to hire retired annuitant and waive 180-day waiting period; the General Manager has determined the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [SUBJECT ADDED on 10/7/2026]
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21-6268

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6268
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9-1
Type: Board Letter for Information
Title: Information on Metropolitan's application to the State of California's Instream Flow Water Purchase Program
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21-6269

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6269
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9-2
Type: Board Letter for Information
Title: Information on extending agreements with (1) Bard Water District and farmers within Bard Unit, and with (2) the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation and farmers within Quechan tribal land, to provide incentives for land fallowing related to the Bard Seasonal Fallowing Program and the Quechan Seasonal Fallowing Program, respectively, for years 2027 to 2028
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21-6267

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6267
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9-3
Type: Board Letter for Information
Title: Information on proposed amendment of exchange agreement with Desert Water Agency and Coachella Valley Water District
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