1. Multi-Benefit Stormwater/Conservation Pilot Discussed — Committee Sought More Information Before Advancing The committee discussed Item 8-1, which would have authorized a three-way agreement between Metropolitan (MET), the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and LA County Department of Public Works for a multi-benefit turf replacement and stormwater capture pilot, and heard a motion and second to defer. Multiple public commenters — including representatives from ARLA, LA Waterkeeper, Friends of the River, and Black Women for Wellness — urged deferral, arguing the revised pilot shifted administration to LADWP rather than building MET's own capacity, reduced MET's financial commitment (speakers referenced an earlier $1.5 million match concept; staff presented MET funding up to $600,000, including $250,000 USBR grant + $250,000 MET cost share + up to $100,000 for analysis/reporting), and lacked clarity on design standards. The committee asked staff to return with information on: how this model could scale equitably to smaller member agencies (e.g., San Fernando, Compton), why MET faces legal/administrative barriers to running a direct-install program itself, and what performance metrics will be measured. Staff indicated they may need two months to adequately respond.
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