Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Legal and Claims Committee Agenda status: Final - Revised 1
Meeting date/time: 10/13/2026 10:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: US2-456
08:30 a.m. FAAME 10:30 a.m. LEGAL 12:00 p.m. BREAK 12:30 p.m. OPE 02:30 p.m. BOD
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21626 *Non-Agenda Reports 10132026 Legal and Claims Committee Translated Agendas   Action details Not available
21-6258 A.Manager ReportGeneral Counsel's report of monthly activities   Action details Video Video
21-6257 A.MinutesApprove the Minutes of the Legal and Claims Committee held on September 15, 2026   Action details Not available
21-6256 7-4Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize an increase of $100,000, to an amount not to exceed $700,000, for a contract for legal services with Hanson Bridgett LLP to provide legal advice on deferred compensation plans, other employee benefits, taxes, and CalPERS matters; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-6301 8-8Board Letter for ActionReport on lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) fire at the F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA and authorize increase of maximum amount payable under contract with Energy Services Agency, Inc. for consulting services by $200,000 to an amount not-to-exceed $450,000; the General Manager has determined that this action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, based on facts and circumstances relating to the lithium-ion BESS fire at Weymouth Plant there is significant exposure to litigation against Metropolitan – 1 or more cases; and deciding whether to initiate litigation - 1 potential case; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4)]. [SUBJECT ADDED on 10/7/2026]approvedPass Action details Video Video