The 2026 yearly meeting calendar is available here.  Live streaming and board materials are available below.  Refer to the agenda for the listen-only phone line number.

Members of the public may provide public comments to the Board on matters within their jurisdiction via:

  1. In-Person public comment location is 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.
  2. Teleconference public comment instructions are on each Committee and Board agenda.
  3. Written public comments are to be sent to BoardExecutiveSecretary@mwdh2o.com by 3:00 p.m. the business day before the meeting.

The Board may take an action different than the recommendation in the board letter. The Board meeting minutes will reflect the actual action taken by the Board.
To review archives from 1928 to June 30, 2021 are available here. Archives from July 1, 2021 to Present are available here.

To locate submitted written public comments, please click on the "Search Agenda Items" tab and select "Submitted Items and Responses" in the drop-down box. For additional assistance on navigating this site, click on the help sheet. Disclaimer: Written and oral public comments are received in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Please note that Metropolitan does not endorse or ensure the accuracy or reliability of the information provided as public comment or by third parties.

Please contact Board Executive Secretary Rickita Hudson at BoardExecutiveSecretary@mwdh2o.com with any questions.
Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/10/2026 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Boardroom
08:30 a.m. FAAME 11:30 a.m. CWC 12:30 p.m. BREAK 01:00 p.m. OPE 02:00 p.m. BOD
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
21-5356 A.Manager ReportReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Not available Not available
21-5357 B.Manager ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Not available Not available
21-5358 C.Manager ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities    Not available Not available
21-5359 D.Manager ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5360 E.Manager ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities    Not available Not available
21-5361 F.Manager ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5373 G.Board Letter for ActionPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Thai Viet Phan, City of Santa Ana   Not available Not available
21-5374 H.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Fred Jung, City of Fullerton   Not available Not available
21-5375 I.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Anthony R. Fellow, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District   Not available Not available
21-5363 A.MinutesApproval Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Board of Directors and Executive Committee November 18, 2025 and December 9, 2025; and the Board of Directors for September 9, 2025, October 14, 2025, and January 13, 2026   Not available Not available
21-5364 7-1Board Letter for ActionAward a $767,063 construction contract to Western Pump Inc. for a new 6,000-gallon aboveground diesel fuel storage tank and dispensing system at Metropolitan's Lake Mathews facility; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5366 7-2Board Letter for ActionReview and consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the Lead Agency for the project, and authorize the General Manager to grant a non-exclusive permanent easement to West Valley Water District for access purposes on Metropolitan fee-owned property in the city of Fontana and identified as County of San Bernardino Assessor Parcel Number 1107-262-16    Not available Not available
21-5368 7-3Board Letter for ActionSet a public hearing on March 10, 2026, regarding the proposed water rates and charges for calendar years 2027 and 2028 necessary to meet the revenue requirements for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5429 7-4Board Letter for ActionAmend the Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code to conform Employer-Paid Member Contributions for unrepresented employees to CalPERS requirements; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5365 8-1Board Letter for ActionCertify the Final Environmental Impact Report and take related CEQA actions, and approve Pure Water Southern California for CEQA purposes   Not available Not available
21-5369 8-2Board Letter for ActionAuthorize a new agricultural lease agreement with Martini Companies, LLC for rice farming and related uses on portions of Metropolitan-owned real property in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta known as Webb Tract; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Conference with real property negotiators; properties totaling approximately 2,047 gross acres in the area commonly known as Webb Tract, also identified as Contra Costa County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 026-070-001-8, 026-080-006-5, 026-080-009-9, 026-080-007-3, 026-080-008-1, 026-080-004-0, 026-008-005-7; agency negotiators: Steven Johnson, Kevin Webb, and Kieran Callanan; negotiating parties: Robert Maragliano Jr. for Martini Companies, LLC; under negotiation: price and terms; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8]   Not available Not available
21-5370 8-3Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Daffney Iverson v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV29984; and authorize an increase in the maximum amount payable under contract for legal services with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, in the amount of $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $500,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA  [Conference with legal counsel—existing litigation; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]   Not available Not available
21-5371 8-4Board Letter for ActionAmend the Metropolitan Administrative Code regarding contracting provisions and reporting requirements; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5426 8-5Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Systems Integrated, LLC v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18292 [Conference with legal counsel—existing litigation; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)]   Not available Not available
21-5367 9-1Board Letter for InformationProposed biennial budget, which includes the Capital Investment Plan and revenue requirements for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28; proposed water rates and charges for calendar years 2027 and 2028 to meet revenue requirements for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28; ten-year financial forecast; and Cost of Service Report (Workshop 1)   Not available Not available



metropolitan seal