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Meeting Name: Sp Jt Board of Directors and Exec Comm. and Wksp on EOT Comm. Agenda status: Final - Revised 1
Meeting date/time: 6/24/2025 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Boardroom - MEETING DELAYED
08:30 a.m. Sp CWC 09:30 a.m. Sp Jt BOD, EXEC, WK EOT
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
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21-4701 A.Board ReportReport on Directors' Events Attended at Metropolitan's Expense   Action details Video Video
21-4702 B.Board ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Action details Video Video
21-4703 C.Board ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-4704  Oral Presentation OnlySpotlight on Metropolitan Employee(s) Retiring with over 20 Years of Service   Action details Video Video
21-4705 D.Board ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities    Action details Video Video
21-4706 E.Board ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-4707 F.Board ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Action details Video Video
21-4708 G.Board ReportPresentation of 5-year Service Pin to Director Ardy Kassakhian, City of Glendale    Action details Video Video
21-4709 H.Oral Presentation OnlyPresentation of 10-year Service Pin to Director Stephen Faessel, City of Anaheim    Action details Video Video
21-4710 I.Board ReportInduction of new Director Raymond Jay from City of Torrance (a) Receive credentials (b) Report on credentials by General Counsel (c) File credentials (d) Administer Oath of Office (e) File Oath    Action details Video Video
21-4711 A.MinutesApproval of the revised Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting for March 11, 2025 and April 8, 2025; and Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting for May 13, 2025; and Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for May 27, 2025    Action details Video Video
21-4713 B.Oral Item for ActionApprove Commendatory Resolution for Director Russell Lefevre representing City of Torrance   Action details Video Video
21-4727 C.Oral Item for ActionApprove draft schedule, committee and board meeting agendas for July 2025    Action details Video Video
21-4712 7-1Board Letter for ActionApprove General Auditor’s Internal Audit Plan for fiscal year 2025/26; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-4714 7-2Board Letter for ActionAuthorize $1,500,000 increases to existing on-call agreements with Mangan Inc., and Burns & McDonnell Western Enterprises Inc., for new not-to-exceed amounts of $3,750,000 to provide technical services to enhance arc flash protection at Metropolitan’s facilities; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-4715 7-3Board Letter for ActionAward an $807,004 procurement contract to B&K Valves and Equipment Inc. for the replacement of globe valves at the Rio Hondo Pressure Control Structure; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is categorically exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-4700 7-5Board Letter for ActionAdopt a resolution declaring three parcels of real property located in the County of Riverside as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act and authorize their disposal under Metropolitan’s surplus land disposal policies and procedures; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Properties located at 12000 West 14th Avenue in the City of Blythe, California and 3137 Wicklow Drive in the City of Riverside, California]   Action details Not available
21-4716 7-8Board Letter for ActionAuthorize the amendment of an existing license agreement with Duke Realty Corporation to adjust the license fee and extend the term for up to twenty additional years, thereby allowing continued ingress and egress rights across Metropolitan’s Colorado River Aqueduct right of way in Perris, California; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Action details Not available
21-4717 7-10Board Letter for ActionAdopt a resolution declaring approximately 5,497 acres of Metropolitan-owned real property in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, commonly known as Webb Tract, also identified as Contra Costa County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 026-070-001-8, 026-080-006-5, 026-080-009-9, 026-080-007-3, 026-080-008-1, 026-080-004-0, 026-008-005-7, 026-070-006-7, 026-070-013-3, 026-070-012-5, 026-070-011-7, 026-070-010-9, 026-060-019-2, 026-060-018-4, 026-060-008-5, 026-090-007-7, 026-060-003-6, 026-060-015-0, 026-060-016-8, 026-060-017-6, and 026-060-005-1 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
21-4718 8-1Board Letter for ActionAuthorize a new agricultural lease agreement with Bouldin Farming Company for rice farming and related uses on portions of Metropolitan-owned real property in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta known as Webb Tract; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Conference with real property negotiators; properties totaling approximately 2,159 gross acres in the area commonly known as Webb Tract, also identified as Contra Costa County Assessor Parcel Numbers: 026-070-001-8, 026-080-006-5, 026-080-009-9, 026-080-007-3, 026-080-008-1, 026-080-004-0, 026-008-005-7; agency negotiators: Steven Johnson, Kevin Webb, and Kieran Callanan; negotiating parties: John Winther dba Bouldin Farming Company; under negotiation: price and terms; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8]   Action details Video Video
21-4730 8-2Board Letter for ActionReport on litigation in Alicia Lorentzen v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCV19214, and authorize increase in the maximum amount payable under a contract for legal services with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in the amount of $175,000 for a total amount not to exceed $600,000; report on litigation in Dane Crawford v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVPS2304015, and authorize increase in the maximum amount payable under a contract for legal services with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in the amount of $375,000 for a total amount not to exceed $900,000; and report on legal claim alleging equal employment opportunity violations, and authorize increase in the maximum amount payable under a contract for legal services with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in the amount of $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed actions are exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA [Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation, t   Action details Not available
21-4720 9-1Board ReportReport on Conservation Program   Action details Not available
21-4721 9-2Board ReportBay-Delta Management Report   Action details Not available
21-4722 9-3Board ReportSustainability Resilience, and Innovation Report   Action details Not available
21-4723 9-4Board ReportColorado River Management Report   Action details Not available
21-4724 9-5Board ReportOverview of Potential Business Model Financial Refinements   Action details Not available
21-4725 9-6Board ReportOffice of Safety, Security, and Protection Monthly Activities Report   Action details Not available
21-4748 10-1Oral Item for ActionApprove General Manager Job Description, General Manager priorities, and General Manager qualities; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt and not subject CEQA   Action details Video Video
21-4750 10-2Oral Presentation OnlyDiscussion of key selection criteria recruiter will use to assess General Manager candidates   Action details Video Video
21-4726 10-3Oral Presentation OnlyUpdate on labor negotiations. [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, Adam Benson, Finance Group Manager, Gifty J. Beets, Human Resources Section Manager and Mark Brower, Human Resources Group manager. Employee Organization(s): The Employees Association of The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California/AFSCME Local 1902; the Management and Professional Employees Associations MAPA/AFSCME Chapter 1001; the Supervisors Association; and the Association of Confidential Employees.]    Action details Video Video
21-4728 10-4Oral Presentation OnlyDiscussion of Department Head Performance and Goal Setting [Public employee performance evaluation – General Manager; to be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957]    Action details Not available
21-4749 10-5Oral Presentation OnlyPublic Employment - General Manager [To be heard in closed session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957]   Action details Not available
21-4729 A.Oral Presentation OnlyCapital Investment Plan Process   Action details Video Video



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