June 21, 2004, Update
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Initiatives |
Progress Report |
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1. |
Evaluate and Certify EIR on Water Augmentation Projects in Compliance with CEQA and NEPA |
At a special workshop on March 31, 2004, the Board
received presentations from consultants on the results of hydrogeologic tests
in the Sand City/Coastal Fort Ord area that affect the feasibility and
production capacity for MPWMD's proposed local desalination project. No
formal action was taken, but most Board members expressed their
preference to delay circulating a formal Draft EIR for a few months to
give the District time to consult with other agencies about opportunities
associated with two proposed desalination projects in the Moss Landing. The
Board will address this issue at its June 21, 2004 meeting. The
Board will provide formal direction and receive an update on meetings held
with potential Moss Landing desalination purveyors. The Final Desalination Feasibility
Study completed in mid-April, is available on CD for $5. |
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2. |
Revise the Water Permit Process |
PM Connect, with staff's input, continued to refine the process mapping, prepare standard forms mapped to processes, develop database system menu structures, develop standardized form letters, and install and configure Visual Interdev Development Tools on the laptop. This is the software that will be used to develop the input screens and prototype. LSG is reviewing process charts, converting the Rules and Regulations into a standardized electronic format and is developing written procedures. Both projects are interrelated. |
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Develop Seaside Basin Ground Water Management Plan |
At the March 15, 2004 meeting, the Board adopted a
resolution declaring its intent to prepare a Groundwater Management Plan
for the Seaside Basin, and a statement of public participation in development
of the Plan. On March 25, 2004, staff sent the resolution and
related materials to prospective members of the Seaside Basin Advisory
Group. This group includes pumpers,
jurisdictions, agencies and utilities that overly the basin and interested
parties. On April 15, 2004, staff
published a Notice of Public Participation in the Monterey County
Herald inviting public participation in development of the plan. Currently staff is reviewing technical
data on updated groundwater conditions in the basin. Staff plans to distribute a progress report
on plan development in June 2004. |
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5. |
Increase
Innovative and Effective Conservation Practices |
The Water Demand Committee
received an update on this initiative on 4/8/03. Work on this initiative is
on hold pending completion of the Revise the Water Permit Processes strategic
initiative. |
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