The Metropolitan Water District of So. California - Meeting of Legal and Claims Committee on 10/13/2026 at 10:30 AM

21626

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21626
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: *
Type: Non-Agenda Reports
Title: 10132026 Legal and Claims Committee Translated Agendas
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21-6258

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.
Type: Manager Report
Title: General Counsel's report of monthly activities
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21-6257

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:25 GMT

File #: 21-6257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approve the Minutes of the Legal and Claims Committee held on September 15, 2026
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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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21-6301

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:26 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]
Action: approved
Result: Pass