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Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final - Revised 1
Meeting date/time: 10/13/2026 2:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Boardroom
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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21623 *Non-Agenda Reports 10132026 Board of Directors Translated Agendas   Not available Not available
21-6237 A.Board ReportReport on Director's Metropolitan Expenses   Not available Not available
21-6238 B.Board ReportChair's Monthly Activity Report   Not available Not available
21-6239 C.Board ReportGeneral Manager's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-6240 D.Board ReportGeneral Counsel's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-6228 E.Board ReportGeneral Auditor's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-6229 F.Board ReportEthics Officer's summary of activities   Not available Not available
21-6308 G.Board ReportReport from Executive Committee on nominations for Board Chair   Not available Not available
21-6227 H.Oral Presentation Only2026 One Water Awards Recipients Recognition   Not available Not available
21-6241 A.MinutesApprove the Minutes of the Board of Directors held on July 14, 2026 and August 18, 2026 and of the Special Joint Meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors held on August 25, 2026   Not available Not available
21-6242 B.Oral Presentation OnlyApprove Committee Assignments   Not available Not available
21-6231 C.Oral Item for ActionNomination and Election for Board Chair for two-year term effective January 1, 2027   Not available Not available
21-6235 7-1Board Letter for ConsentAward a $374,450 contract to The Quality Plus Group to replace the fuel dispensing system at the Hinds Pumping Plant; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Not available Not available
21-6236 7-2Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize an increase of $1.4 million to an agreement with IDS Group Inc. for a new not-to-exceed total amount of $1.8 million for final design to rehabilitate the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the Metropolitan Headquarters Building; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6298 7-3Board Letter for ConsentAuthorize an amendment to agreement number 231033 with Occu-Med, LTD to provide medical screenings and exams to increase the maximum annual amount from $249,000 to $450,000 per calendar year, not to exceed the five-year limit in the original contract; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available 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   Not available Not available
21-6233 8-1Board Letter for ActionAuthorize agreements with HDR Inc., Tetra Tech, Geosyntec Consultants Inc. and Arcadis U.S. Inc., in amounts not to exceed $3 million each, in support of board-authorized Capital Investment Plan projects; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6234 8-2Board Letter for ActionAward a $14,475,037 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. to replace the canal concrete liner at 25 locations along the Colorado River Aqueduct; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA    Not available Not available
21-6250 8-3Board Letter for ActionAdopt Ordinance No. 153 determining that the interests of Metropolitan require the use of revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million to finance a portion of capital expenditures, and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 153 (two-thirds vote of the Board); the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6251 8-4Board Letter for ActionAdopt the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Resolution to the Master Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $600 million of Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds, 2026 Series A; providing the terms and conditions for the sale and issuance of the Bonds; and approve expenditures to fund the costs of issuance of the Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6252 8-5Board Letter for ActionAdopt the Fifth Supplemental Subordinate Resolution to the Master Subordinate Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $300 million of Variable Rate Subordinate Water Revenue Bonds, 2026 Series B; providing the terms and conditions for the sale and issuance of the Bonds and related transaction documents; and approve expenditures to fund the costs of issuance of the Bonds; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available Not available
21-6249 8-6Board 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   Not available Not available
21-6266 8-7Board Letter for ActionAuthorize a two-year agreement with Electric & Gas Industries Association to administer Metropolitan's regional consumer conservation incentive programs for a not to exceed amount of $4,200,000; the General Manager has determined that the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA   Not available 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]   Not available Not available
21-6333 8-10Board Letter for ActionApprove resolution to hire retired annuitant and waive 180-day waiting period; the General Manager has determined the proposed action is exempt or otherwise not subject to CEQA. [SUBJECT ADDED on 10/7/2026]   Not available Not available
21-6268 9-1Board Letter for InformationInformation on Metropolitan's application to the State of California's Instream Flow Water Purchase Program   Not available Not available
21-6269 9-2Board Letter for InformationInformation on extending agreements with (1) Bard Water District and farmers within Bard Unit, and with (2) the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation and farmers within Quechan tribal land, to provide incentives for land fallowing related to the Bard Seasonal Fallowing Program and the Quechan Seasonal Fallowing Program, respectively, for years 2027 to 2028   Not available Not available
21-6267 9-3Board Letter for InformationInformation on proposed amendment of exchange agreement with Desert Water Agency and Coachella Valley Water District   Not available Not available