Legislation Details

File #: 21-6301   
Type: Board Letter for Action Status: Passed
File created: 9/16/2026 In control: Legal and Claims Committee
On agenda: 10/13/2026 Final action: 10/13/2026
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]
Sponsors: LC
Attachments: 1. 10132026 LC 8-8 Presentation