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Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 1
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2026 11:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Boardroom
09:00 a.m. FAAME 10:00 a.m. ETHICS 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:30 a.m. BOD
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21-6029 *Other Board ItemTranslated Agendas   Not available Not available
21-5718 A.Other Matters and ReportsReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Not available Not available
21-5719 B.Other Matters and ReportsChair's Monthly Activity Report   Not available Not available
21-5720 C.Other Matters and ReportsGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5721 D.Other Matters and ReportsGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5722 E.Other Matters and ReportsGeneral Auditor's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5723 F.Other Matters and ReportsEthics Officer's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-5724 A.MinutesApprove the Minutes of the Board of Directors of June 9, 2026, and the Special Joint Board of Directors and Executive Committee of May 26, 2026 and June 23, 2026   Not available Not available
21-6038 B.Board Letter for ConsentApprove Commendatory Resolution for Director Jacquelyn McMillan representing Calleguas Municipal Water District    Not available Not available
21-5725 C.Oral Presentation OnlyApprove Committee Assignments   Not available Not available
21-5988 7-1Board Letter for ConsentAward a $7,159,500 contract to Shimmick Construction Company Inc. to replace two radial gates along the San Diego Canal and authorize an increase of $515,000 to an agreement with Lee & Ro Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,419,000 for technical support during construction; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5989 7-2Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize an increase of $2,750,000 to an existing agreement with Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $9,750,000 million for inspections and analysis of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5996 7-3Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize the General Manager to execute a new license agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for up to twenty-five years to allow for the storage of boats, law enforcement vehicles, and related equipment for the continuation of enforcement of state conservation and environmental laws and fishery protection at Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner, and surrounding lakes; the subject property is located in the County of Riverside, in the Winchester area, and is identified as the County of Riverside Assessor Parcel Number 465-190-078; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6006 7-4Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize the General Manager to execute a one-year amendment to a funding agreement for support of the Colorado River Board of California, Six Agency Committee, and Colorado River Joint Powers Authority, and by a two-thirds vote, authorize payment of Metropolitan’s share up to $1,022,720 for fiscal year 2026/27; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5986 8-1Board Letter for ActionAward a $16,525,536 contract to Wood Bros Inc. to construct a wetland on Webb Tract; and authorize a $1,988,400 agreement with MBK Engineers to provide construction management services; an increase of $864,000 to an existing agreement with Environmental Science Associates for a new not-to-exceed total of $1,844,000 for environmental monitoring; an increase of $260,000 to an existing agreement with GEI Consultants Inc. for a new not-to-exceed total of $1,760,000 for technical support; an increase of $145,000 to an existing agreement with HydroFocus Inc. for a new not-to-exceed total of $600,000 for scientific monitoring; and an increase of $100,000 to an existing agreement with J.A. Spezia Consulting for a new not-to-exceed total of $300,000 for public outreach and tribal coordination; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5999 8-2Board Letter for ActionAdopt resolution supporting the Association of California Water Agencies Vision for our Water Future initiative; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6000 8-3Board Letter for ActionExpress support for AB 1894 (Rubio—D, West Covina) Fish and Wildlife: invasive mussels: imported water; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6022 8-4Board Letter for ActionAmend the Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code concerning review of matters for the naming of facilities, and amend the criteria, policies and procedures for the naming of facilities; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6005 8-5Board Letter for ActionBy a two-thirds vote, authorize payments of up to $4.16 million for participation in the State Water Contractors for fiscal year 2026/27 and up to $4.25 million for fiscal year 2027/28; the General Manager has determined the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6035 8-6Board Letter for ActionAuthorize Colorado River System Conservation Agreements   Not available Not available
21-6036 8-7Board Letter for ActionApprove the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s salary schedules pursuant to CalPERS regulations; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-5938 8-8Board Letter for ActionReview and approve the Department Head Operations Plan; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6039 9-1Board Letter for InformationReport on Assembly Bill (AB) 1881 (Ramos, D – Highland): California Indian Freedom Act of 2026 (May 19, 2026); AB 2218 (Kalra, D – San Jose): Water policy: California Native American tribes (April 16, 2026); and Senate Bill (SB) 1326 (Wahab, D – Hayward): California Environmental Quality Act: tribal cultural resources: mitigation measures (June 11, 2026)   Not available Not available
21-6019 9-2Manager ReportDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities   Not available Not available
21-6020 9-3Manager ReportEqual Employment Opportunities activities   Not available Not available
21-6017 10-1Other Matters and ReportsDiscuss department head performance [Public employee performance evaluation—Ethics Officer, General Auditor, General Counsel, and General Manager; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957]   Not available Not available
21-6018 10-2Other Matters and ReportsConference with Labor Negotiators; agency designated representatives: Chair of the Board Ortega, Chair and Vice Chair of Legal and Claims Committee Kassakhian and Shepherd Romey and Vice Chair Sutley, Chair and Vice Chair of Organization, Personnel, and Effectiveness Committee Katz and Bryant, Chair and Vice Chair of Audit Committee Ramos and Crane, Chair and Vice Chair of Ethics Committee Seckel and Cordero; Unrepresented employee(s): Ethics Officer, General Auditor, General Counsel, General Manager; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6   Not available Not available
21-6047 10-3Other Board ItemApprove compensation increase for the Ethics Officer, General Auditor, General Counsel, and General Manager; the General Manager has determined that the proposed actions are exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [SUBJECT ADDED on 6/26/2026]   Not available Not available