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.

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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 - Revised 2
Meeting date/time: 3/10/2026 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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   Not available Not available
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   Not available Not available
21-5459 A.Manager ReportReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Not available Not available
21-5460 B.Manager ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Not available Not available
21-5455 C.Manager ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5461 D.Manager ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5456 E.Manager ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities    Not available Not available
21-5457 F.Manager ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5501 G.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Dennis Erdman, Municipal Water District of Orange County   Not available Not available
21-5502 H.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Chair Adán Ortega, Jr., City of San Fernando   Not available Not available
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.   Not available Not available
21-5523 B.Oral Item for ActionApprove Committee Assignments   Not available Not available
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   Not available 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   Not available 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   Not available 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   Not available Not available
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)]   Not available Not available
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]   Not available Not available
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]   Not available Not available
21-5454 9-1Board Letter for InformationCapital Investment Plan Quarterly Report for period ending December 2025   Not available Not available
21-5519 9-2Board ReportEqual Employment Opportunity activities   Not available Not available
21-5505 9-3Board ReportDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities   Not available Not available
21-5486 9-4Board Letter for InformationInformation on Implementing a Modified Operational Shift Cost Offset Program   Not available Not available
21-5481 9-5Committee LetterInformation on Facilities Naming Criteria and Procedures   Not available Not available



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