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Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 3
Meeting date/time: 11/14/2023 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Boardroom
08:30 a.m. LC 10:30 a.m. FAIRP 12:30 p.m. Break 01:00 p.m. LRAC 03:00 p.m. BOD
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available Meeting Extra1: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
21-2756 A.Oral Presentation OnlyReport on Directors' Events Attended at Metropolitan's Expense    Action details Video Video
21-2757 B.Oral Presentation OnlyChair's Monthly Activity Report   Action details Video Video
21-2758 C.Oral Presentation OnlyGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-2759 D.Oral Presentation OnlyGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-2760 E.Oral Presentation OnlyGeneral Auditor's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-2761 F.Oral Presentation OnlyEthics Officer's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-2777 G.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of Advanced Water Treatment Champions Award to Metropolitan by California-Nevada American Water Works Association and California Water Environment Association. [DEFERRED 11/3/2023]   Action details Not available
21-2762 A.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting for October 10, 2023 (Copies have been submitted to each Director, any additions, corrections, or omissions)    Action details Video Video
21-2763 7-1Board Letter for ActionAuthorize professional services agreements with: AECOM Technical Services Inc. in a total amount not to exceed $660,000; and (2) CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $475,000, to perform water desalination studies in Metropolitan’s service area; for desalination technologies for potential water supply augmentation; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [SUBJECT REVISED 11/1/23]   Action details Not available
21-2732 7-2Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an agreement with General Networks Corporation in an amount not to exceed $6,609,900 for the implementation of a cloud-based Enterprise Content Management System; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2764 7-3Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an increase of $3,100,000 in change order authority for the contract to replace the overhead bridge cranes at the five Colorado River Aqueduct pumping plants; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2765 7-4Board Letter for ActionAward a $1,244,935 contract to HP Communications Inc. to construct a new fiber optic cable line from Parker Dam to the Gene Pumping Plant; and authorize an increase of $176,000 to an existing agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for a new not-to-exceed amount of $451,000 for technical support during construction; the General Manager has determined that the proposed actions are exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2739 7-5Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to extend the Metropolitan/Quechan Tribe Seasonal Fallowing Pilot Program with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation and farmers within Quechan tribal land, to provide incentives for land fallowing for up to $864,000.00 in 2024 and escalated annually through 2026; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2769 7-6Board Letter for ActionExpress support for the 2023 California Resilience Challenge and approve a financial sponsorship of $50,000 to continue as a Resilience Leader; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2740 7-7Board Letter for ActionAuthorize a $200,000/year increase to the existing agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc., currently set at $200,000/year, for the Large Landscape and Residential Survey Program, for a total agreement not to exceed $400,000/year; the General Manager has determined that the proposed actions are exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2741 7-8Board Letter for ActionAuthorize a $350,000/year increase to the existing agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc., currently set at $500,000/year, to provide inspection services for turf removal, regional device rebates, and water savings incentive program projects for Metropolitan’s conservation rebate programs, for a total agreement not to exceed $850,000/year; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2770 7-9Board Letter for ActionAuthorize an extension to June 30, 2024, on 13 supplemental labor contracts for professional services; and authorize an increase of $200,000 in funding for four of the contracts not to exceed $449,000 each; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2771 7-10Board 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
21-2744 7-11Board Letter for ActionApprove amendments to the Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code to conform to current law, practices, and regulations; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2743 7-12Board Letter for ActionApprove amendments to Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code sections 6431 and 6453 to increase the authority of the General Counsel to obtain legal and related services to an amount not to exceed $250,000 and the General Auditor to obtain professional services to an amount not to exceed $100,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-2775 7-13Board Letter for ActionAdopt a resolution providing financial assurance for the Colorado River Aqueduct Master Reclamation Plan, establish the Metropolitan Reclamation Plan Trust Fund, and amend Sections 5200 and 5201 of the Metropolitan Water District Administrative Code to establish the Metropolitan Reclamation Plan Trust Fund; the General Manager has determined that this action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2776 7-14Board Letter for ActionApprove Metropolitan’s annual membership in the Center for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation and annual dues payment of $82,000 for three interest groups, Transmission Planning and Operations, Asset Management, and Dam Safety; the General Manager determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [DEFERRED 11/1/23]    Action details Not available
21-2703 7-15Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to sponsor legislation to amend the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act to eliminate the sunset date to allow Metropolitan to continue operating under its existing master reclamation plan; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Action details Not available
21-2766 8-1Board Letter for ActionAward an $18,840,000 contract to Steve P. Rados Inc. to construct a surge protection facility on the Inland Feeder as part of the water supply reliability improvements in the Rialto Pipeline service area; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA (This action is part of a series of projects that are being undertaken to improve the supply reliability for State Water Project dependent member agencies.)   Action details Video Video
21-2767 8-2Board Letter for ActionAdopt the CEQA determination that the proposed action was previously addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and award a $16,055,500 procurement contract to Northwest Pipe Company for steel pipe to rehabilitate a portion of the Lakeview Pipeline   Action details Video Video
21-2768 8-3Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the General Manager to enter into agreements with Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, and San Diego County Water Authority to allow water to be added to Lake Mead under U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program in 2023; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [REVISED SUBJECT 11/8/2023]    Action details Video Video
21-2773 8-4Board Letter for ActionReceive report on litigation in In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, Master Docket No.: 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, consider options, and provide direction on action in response to proposed 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; 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)]    Action details Video Video
21-2773 8-4Board Letter for ActionReceive report on litigation in In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, Master Docket No.: 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, consider options, and provide direction on action in response to proposed 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; 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)]    Action details Video Video
21-2745 8-5Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Systems Integrated, LLC v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18292; authorize an increase in maximum amount payable under contract for legal services with Internet Law Center, Ltd. in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $250,000; and authorize an increase in maximum amount payable under contract for legal services with Kronenberger Rosenfeld, LLP in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $250,000; 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)]. [REVISED SUBJECT 11/8/2023]    Action details Video Video
21-2772 8-6Board Letter for ActionUpdate on labor negotiations and approve entering into two-year extension of 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Association of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California/AFSCME Local 1902; 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 and Gifty J. Beets, Human Resources Section Manager of Labor Relations. Employee organization: The Employees Association of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California/AFSCME Local 1902]. [REVISED SUBJECT 11/8/2023]   Action details Video Video
21-2772 8-6Board Letter for ActionUpdate on labor negotiations and approve entering into two-year extension of 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Association of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California/AFSCME Local 1902; 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 and Gifty J. Beets, Human Resources Section Manager of Labor Relations. Employee organization: The Employees Association of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California/AFSCME Local 1902]. [REVISED SUBJECT 11/8/2023]   Action details Video Video
21-2810 8-7Oral Presentation OnlyAdopt the 2023 Long-Range Finance Plan Needs Assessment; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [ADDED ITEM 11/8/2023]    Action details Video Video
21-2749 9-1Board ReportConservation Board Report   Action details Not available
21-2748 9-2Board Letter for InformationLegislative Priorities and Principles for 2024   Action details Not available



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