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Meeting Name: Special Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 2
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Boardroom
08:30 a.m. FAAME 10:30 a.m. OPE 12:00 p.m. BREAK 12:30 p.m. SP JT EXEC and BOD
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
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21-5209 a.Oral Presentation OnlyPublic hearing regarding the review of the applicability of Metropolitan Water District Act Section 124.5 ad valorem property tax limitation for fiscal years 2026/27 through 2035/36, consistent with the Ten-Year Financial Forecast   Action details Video Video
21-5146 A.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Executive Committee of October 28, 2025    Action details Video Video
21-5147 B.Oral Item for ActionApprove draft committee and board meeting agendas and schedule for December 2025   Action details Video Video
21-5148 A.Board ReportReport on Directors' Events Attended at Metropolitan's Expense   Action details Video Video
21-5141 B.Board ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Action details Video Video
21-5142 C.Board ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5143 D.Board ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5144 E.Board ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5145 F.Board ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-5149 G.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of Commendatory Resolution for Director S. Gail Goldberg representing San Diego County Water Authority   Action details Video Video
21-5150 A.MinutesApproval Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors for July 8, 2025; and the Special Board of Directors meeting for August 11, 2025; and the Board of Directors Workshop on Finance, Affordability, Asset Management and Efficiency for September 23, 2025; and the Board of Directors Workshop on Engineering, Operations, and Technology for September 23, 2025   Action details Video Video
21-5151 B.Oral Item for ActionApprove Committee Assignments   Action details Video Video
21-5180 7-1Board Letter for ActionAuthorize agreements with (1) HDR Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1.80 million for a comprehensive investigation of Metropolitan's 230 kV transmission system; and (2) Towill Inc. in an amount not to exceed $270,000 to perform an aerial survey of the 230 kV transmission system; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5185 7-2Board Letter for ActionApprove and authorize the distribution of Appendix A for use in the issuance and remarketing of Metropolitan's Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Video Video
21-5186 7-3Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to grant a permanent access easement to Pacific Gas and Electric for electrical transmission purposes on a portion of Metropolitan-owned real property in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta known as Bouldin Island and also identified as Assessor Parcel Number 069-030-38; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. Agency negotiators: Steven Johnson, Kevin Webb, and Kieran Callanan; negotiating parties: Pacific Gas & Electric; under negotiation: a permanent easement for public utility purposes   Action details Not available
21-5187 7-4Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to execute a new license agreement with Eastmore Partners LLC for up to twenty years for access and supplemental parking purposes on Metropolitan fee-owned property in the city of Riverside, and identified as County of Riverside Assessor Parcel Number TBD; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5192 7-5Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an increase in the maximum amount payable under contract with Best Best & Krieger LLP for legal advice on environmental review and permitting issues related to Pure Water Southern California by $100,000 to a maximum amount payable of $350,000; the General Manager has determined that this proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-5216 7-6Board 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   Action details Not available
21-5177 8-1Board Letter for ActionAward a $35,722,000 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.to replace utilities at the Eagle Mountain and Julian Hinds pumping plants; and authorize an increase of $320,000 to an agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $550,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or not subject to CEQA   Action details Video Video
21-5184 8-2Board Letter for ActionAdopt the resolution finding that the ad valorem property tax rate limitation of Metropolitan Water District Act Section 124.5 is not applicable because it is essential to Metropolitans fiscal integrity to collect ad valorem property taxes in excess of the limitation for fiscal years 2026/27 through 2035/36, consistent with the Ten-Year Financial Forecast; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Video Video
21-5207 8-3Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an agreement with Securitas to provide security guard services for a maximum period of five years at a total cost not-to-exceed $84 million; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Video Video
21-5176 8-4Board Letter for ActionAmend the Administrative Code to grant authority to the Ethics Officer to conduct ethics-related reviews of policies, procedures, and practices for the purpose of making recommendations that help foster an ethical culture and prevent ethics violations in support of SB 60; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-5178 8-5Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Intersect Power, LLC for mitigation of impacts to the Colorado River Aqueduct Transmission System; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or not subject to CEQA [conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation based on existing facts and circumstances, including potential allegations of a breach of an agreement, there is significant exposure to litigation against Metropolitan: one or more potential cases; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]. [UPDATED SUBJECT on 11/3/2025]    Action details Video Video
21-5198 9-1Board Letter for InformationReport on Conservation Program   Action details Not available
21-5193 9-2Board Letter for InformationLegislative Priorities and Principles for 2026   Action details Not available
21-5199 9-3Board Letter for InformationInformation on Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Potential Stormwater Pilot Program   Action details Not available
21-5200 9-4Board Letter for InformationUpdate on proposed extension of the Yuba Accord Long-Term Water Transfer Program and amendment to the agreement with the California Department of Water Resources   Action details Not available
21-5210 9-5Board Letter for InformationCompliance with Fund Requirements and Bond Indenture Provisions   Action details Not available
21-5219 9-6Board Letter for InformationReport on proposed agreement with Intersect Power, LLC for mitigation of impacts to the Colorado River Aqueduct Transmission System [conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation based on existing facts and circumstances, including potential allegations of a breach of an agreement, there is significant exposure to litigation against Metropolitan: one or more potential cases; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)]. [UPDATED SUBJECT on 11/3/2025]   Action details Not available



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