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Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 4
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2024 2:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Boardroom
08:30 a.m. FAM 10:30 a.m. EIA 12:00 p.m. Break 12:30 p.m. EOP 02:30 p.m. BOD
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
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21-3297 A.Board ReportReport on Directors' Events Attended at Metropolitan's Expense    Action details Video Video
21-3305 B.Manager ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Action details Video Video
21-3299 C.Manager ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-3300 D.Manager ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-3301 E.Manager ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities    Action details Video Video
21-3302 F.Manager ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities    Action details Video Video
21-3324 G.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 15-year Service Pin to Director Gloria D. Gray   Action details Video Video
21-3325 H.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director S. Gail Goldberg   Action details Video Video
21-3360 I.Oral Presentation OnlyUnveiling Banner Best Tasting Water Awards Berkley Springs International Water Tasting Competition First Place 2021, 2008, and 1998   Action details Not available
21-3303 A.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors Workshop on Long-Term Planning Processes and Business Modeling for March 18, 2024; Board of Directors Workshop on Proposed Biennial Budget for March 26, 2024; and Board of Directors Meeting for April 9, 2024 (Copies have been submitted to each Director, any additions, corrections, or omissions)   Action details Video Video
21-3331 7-1Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an increase of $2.35 million to an agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $5.15 million for final design services for erosion control improvements along the Colorado River Aqueduct; the General Manager has determined the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-3332 7-2Board Letter for ActionAmend the Capital Investment Plan for fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 to include upgrades to the flocculation system at the Joseph Jensen Water Treatment Plant; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-3343 7-3Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to enter into an agreement for administrative supplemental labor services containing the following thirty supplemental temporary labor agencies: SuperbTech Inc., AtWork Personnel Services, Project Partners, PSP Group Inc., Johnson Service Group Inc., CathyJon Enterprises Inc. Tryfacta Inc., 22nd Century Technologies Inc., Ronin Staffing LLC, Enterprise Resource Services Inc., Sierra Cybernetics Inc., Morris and Willner Partners, Staffmark Group, Balanced Diversity Solutions, Partners In Diversity Inc., AppleOne Inc., Genesis Global Recruiting, HireGround Personnel Services Inc., Jada Systems Inc., Mantek Solutions Inc, TPS Group, Good People Inc., Info Origin Inc, Harvest Technical Services Inc, TruCapital Partners, Information Management Resources Inc., Kaygen Inc., SoftHQ Inc., Akshar IT Solutions LLC, and Infojini Inc, each with up to four annual renewal options, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $8 million per year for the contract; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-3342 7-4Board Letter for ActionApprove the Department Head 360 Evaluation process; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-3348 7-5Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to execute a new ground license for telecommunications facilities with the City of Pasadena to enhance the reliability of Metropolitan’s wireless wide area networks and local area networks; the subject telecom site is located in the city of Pasadena, identified as Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel No. 5705-001-900; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-3344 7-6Board Letter for ActionAuthorize contracts for Bond Counsel services with Anzel Galvan LLP; Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Nixon Peabody LLP, and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Co-Bond Counsel services with Amira Jackmon and Law Offices of Alexis S.M. Chiu; and Disclosure Counsel services with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C. for the period ending June 30, 2027; the General Manager has determined that this action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-3371 7-7Board Letter for ActionAdopt a resolution declaring approximately 6,742 acres of Metropolitan-owned real property in the County of Riverside, located southwest of the City of Blythe, California, and commonly known as the Palo Verde Mesa, as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-3374 7-8Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the waiver of a $1,052.52 late fee incurred by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation regarding its payments to Metropolitan for exchanging water under the Agreement Relating to Supplemental Water Among the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the San Luis Rey Settlement Parties, and the United States; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [ADDED ITEM 5/2/2024]   Action details Not available
21-3333 8-1Board Letter for ActionAward a $24,912,000 construction contract to J.F. Shea Construction Inc. for urgent rehabilitation of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe portions of the Allen-McColloch Pipeline; and authorize an increase of $250,000 to an agreement with Helix Environmental Planning Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000; authorize an amendment to Metropolitan’s Project Labor Agreement to add the subject project to the list of covered projects; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [REVISED SUBJECT 5/1/2024]    Action details Video Video
21-3346 8-2Board Letter for ActionAdopt resolution to continue Metropolitan’s Water Standby Charge for fiscal year 2024/25; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Video Video
21-3350 8-3Board Letter for ActionConcur with Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water: Draft Year One Progress Report and Next Steps; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Video Video
21-3349 8-4Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an option agreement with The AES Corporation, LLC, for a long-term lease of up to 6,742 acres of land in the Palo Verde Valley, California for possible carbon-free energy production and storage purposes, contingent upon further project permits and approvals; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action of issuing an option agreement is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. The property is located southwest of the city of Blythe in Riverside County and commonly known as the Palo Verde Mesa, Riverside County Assessor Parcel Nos. 879-230-001, 879-230-003; 879-230-005; 879-230-008; 879-230-010; 879-230-011; 879-230-012; 879-230-013; 879-230-014; 879-230-015; 879-230-016; 879-230-017; 879-230-018; 879-230-023; 879-230-024; 879-240-001; 879-240-002; 879-240-037; 879-240-038; 879-250-001; 879-250-008; 879-250-011; 879-250-013; 879-250-014; 879-261-019; 879-261-020; 879-261-021; 879-261-022; [Conference with real property negotiators agency negotiators: Kevin Webb and Kieran Callanan; negotiating parties: The AES Corporation, LLC; under negotiation: price and term   Action details Video Video
21-3345 8-5Confidential Board Letter for ActionReceive report on litigation in In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, Master Docket No.: 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, and settlements in: (1) City of Camden, et al. v. 3M Company, Civil Action No.: 2:23-cv-03147-RMG; and (2) City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (n/k/a EIDP, Inc.), et al., Civil Action No.: 2:23-cv-03230-RMG; and provide direction on response to proposed settlements in: (1) City of Camden, et al. v. Tyco Fire Products LP, et al., Civil Action No.: 2:24-cv-02321-RMG; and (2) other future cases; and authorize an increase in maximum amount payable under contract for legal services with Marten Law LLP in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation; may be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]. [SUBJECT REVISED 5/8/2024]    Action details Video Video
21-3427 8-6Board Letter for ActionUpdate on labor negotiations and approve entering into two-year extension of 2022-24 Memorandum of Understanding between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and The Association of Confidential Employees; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Conference with Labor Negotiators; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code 54957.6. Metropolitan representatives: Katano Kasaine, Assistant General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Mark Brower, Human Resources Group Manager, and Gifty J. Beets, Human Resources Section Manager of Labor Relations. Employee organization: Association of Confidential Employees]. [REVISED SUBJECT 5/10/2024]   Action details Video Video
21-3304 9-1Board ReportConservation Report   Action details Video Video
21-3347 9-2Board ReportRenewal Status of Metropolitan's Property and Casualty Insurance Program    Action details Not available
21-3359 10-1Oral Presentation OnlyUpdate and Training on Headquarters Security Measures [Conference with Tomer Benito, Unit Manager-Security, Office of Safety, Security, and Protection or designated Metropolitan Security Agent on threats to public services or facilities; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(a)]   Action details Video Video



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