Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 2
Meeting date/time: 3/10/2026 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Boardroom
08:30 a.m. FAAME 11:30 a.m. BREAK 12:00 p.m. LEGAL 02:00 p.m. BOD
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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21-5504 a.Public HearingPublic Hearing regarding the proposed water rates and changes for calendar years 2027 and 2028 necessary to meet the revenue requirements for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28   Action details Video Video
21-5452 b.Public HearingPublic Hearing to receive staff and recognized employee organizations presentations on the status of job vacancies and recruitment/retention efforts, as required by Government Code Section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561), and to receive public comment   Action details Video Video
21-5459 A.Manager ReportReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Action details Video Video
21-5459 A.Manager ReportReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Action details Not available
21-5460 B.Manager ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Action details Video Video
21-5455 C.Manager ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5455 C.Manager ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5461 D.Manager ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5456 E.Manager ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities    Action details Video Video
21-5457 F.Manager ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5501 G.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Dennis Erdman, Municipal Water District of Orange County   Action details Video Video
21-5502 H.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Chair Adán Ortega, Jr., City of San Fernando   Action details Video Video
21-5458 A.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of November 18, 2025 and December 9, 2025; and Board of Directors of January 13, 2026.   Action details Video Video
21-5523 B.Oral Item for ActionApprove Committee Assignments   Action details Video Video
21-5446 7-1Board Letter for ConsentAmend the Metropolitan Administrative Code to conform to current policy, law, and practice, and to make other minor, non-substantive changes; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5507 7-2Board Letter for ConsentApprove amendments to the Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code to modify the structure and duties of existing committees to accommodate a new committee, and make other minor non-substantive changes; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5450 7-3Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize an increase in the maximum amount payable under contract with Van Ness Feldman, LLP, for legal advice on Colorado River matters by $250,000 to an amount not-to-exceed $500,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5451 8-1Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize the General Manager to develop and enter into an Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for Multi-Benefit Program Funding Pilot; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Video Video
21-5518 8-2Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Systems Integrated, LLC v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18292 and consider authorizing settlement [Conference with legal counsel—existing litigation; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]   Action details Video Video
21-5506 8-3Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Encarnacion Gutierrez v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCV11052; and authorize an increase in the maximum amount payable under contract for legal services with BDG Law Group, APLC, in the amount of $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $900,000; 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 Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]. [SUBJECT REVISED on 3/3/2026]   Action details Video Video
21-5692 8-4Confidential Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Katano Kasaine v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Adel Hagekhalil, an individual; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV05250, and authorize increase in the maximum amount payable under a contract for legal services with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in the amount of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $750,000; 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)]. [SUBJECT ADDED on 3/6/2026]   Action details Video Video
21-5454 9-1Board Letter for InformationCapital Investment Plan Quarterly Report for period ending December 2025   Action details Not available
21-5519 9-2Board ReportEqual Employment Opportunity activities   Action details Not available
21-5505 9-3Board ReportDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities   Action details Not available
21-5486 9-4Board Letter for InformationInformation on Implementing a Modified Operational Shift Cost Offset Program   Action details Not available
21-5481 9-5Committee LetterInformation on Facilities Naming Criteria and Procedures   Action details Not available