EXHIBIT 12-A
Strategic
Planning Initiatives Progress Report
September, 2005
The MPWMD:
(1) Will strive to serve as a catalyst in collaboration with public and private entities for environmentally responsible solutions that result in a reliable and legal water supply; and
(2) Shall be a fiscally responsible, professionally and publicly respected leader in managing water resources.
The mission of the MPWMD is to manage, augment and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Objective: To Improve the Understanding of and the Image
of the MPWMD in the Community
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Help the community understand the complexity of the District’s Mission |
3/21/05 – Board approved simpler, shorter 2004 Annual Report format; mailed District-wide first week in August. |
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· End current perceived inconsistent communication with Cities
Done 11/04 |
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Reports – add standing item on Board member reports by November 2004 |
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Develop a Best Practices Model for individual jurisdictions regarding permitting issues and their timing |
During 2005, the TAC reached consensus on the development of more stringent outdoor water use requirements for existing and new construction. A draft ordinance addressing baseline outdoor best management practices will be developed in the future. Indoor baseline best management practices will be developed next. |
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Objective: Increase Community
Partnerships
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Find funding for community conservation programs |
Done-- Dec. 2004 initiated successful discussions with Cal-Am to expand conservation incentive and enforcement program using existing Cal-Am conservation rates and 2006-8 GRC; additional MPWMD conservation rep. position funded by Cal-Am, approved as part of 2005/6 budget. |
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· Define community connections
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Participate in community events/service organizations |
Done--Nov. 2004 to current. Water Demand Division staff spoke to the Fisherman’s Flats Homeowners’ Association, the Prudential Group, Monterey County Association of Realtors, Monterey County Property Owners Association, and Monterey County Department Heads. In addition, MPWMD hosted a booth at the Farmers’ Market in the City of Monterey and participated on the Water Awareness Committee. District staff judged landscape/garden displays at the Monterey County Fair for the Water-Wise Garden Awards and worked the Water Awareness Committee booth at the Monterey County Fair to educate the public about water-wise gardening & landscaping techniques and technologies. A presentation of the Water Miser waterbroom for water conservation staff from local agencies was conducted at the District office, as was a presentation by Hydropoint Data Systems, Inc. on their ET Controller. Planning and Engineering Division staff helped plan the May 2005 AMBAG Regional Water Forum and also spoke at the forum. In addition staff spoke at a June 2005 water forum sponsored by Save Our Shores. Staff also addressed the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy/Council in November and the Kiwanas Club of Monterey in April, and conducted a field tour for the Carmel River Advisory Committee in May. Water Resources Division staff presented information on the Carmel River Watershed Assessment and Action Plan at two public workshops. Staff also gave presentations at the May 2005 AMBAG Regional Water Forum. |
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· General Manager is the spokesperson for the District
11/10/04 Leadership Monterey Forum Panelist; MPWMD presentations to MPCoC, MCBC, CVA, and several other community and business groups |
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Introduce the General Manager throughout the region and speak on Mission and Vision; begin in November 2004 through Speaker’s Bureau activities |
Objective: Continue to Improve Board-member to Board-member Communication
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Conduct a strategic planning workshop annually/twice a year |
7/05 – Worked with Board and Consultant to Schedule Workshop in September 2005 |
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Objective: Make Annual Budget More User Friendly for Board and Public
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Change budget format (include information by division, by program, and by linking revenues and expenses) |
Done 1/19/05 Preliminary 2005-06 Budget Workshop |
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Objective: Determine Whether Permit Fees and User Fees
Should be Increased
· Determine fiscal needs and potential shortfalls
Done 1/19/05 Preliminary 2005-06 Budget Workshop |
Update Board on existing Needs Report status by January 2005 |
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Done 1/19/05 Preliminary 2005-06 Budget Workshop |
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Fully describe current allocation of permit fees and user fees by January 2005 |
Done 2/24/05 |
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Final update with mid-year budget review by February 2005 |
Objective: Establish Appropriate Staffing Levels
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Review staffing levels and current work assignments |
Done—reviewed during extensive meetings with division managers as part of developing 2005-06 District proposed budget that eliminated operating deficit. |
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Objective: Clarify ASR Program
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Determine where the ASR Program is going, and determine whether to expand MPWMD partnership with Cal-Am on Seaside Basin ASR project. |
Memorandum of Agreement on 4/18/05 Agenda. Deferred by Board to
5/16/05 Agenda, discussed on 6/16/05, deferred from 6/20/05 Agenda and again
to 8/15/05 Agenda.
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Objective: Streamline Water Distribution System Permits
Process
Done. Adopted 12/13/04 |
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Ordinance No. 118 to be considered at November 2004 meeting. |
Done. Adopted 8/15/05 |
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Ordinance No. 122 to be considered at the May 2005 meeting. |
Objective: Develop Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan
· Develop Seaside Plan
Done 10/7/04; GMP process underway |
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Conduct initial meeting of the Advisory Committee in October 2004 |
Objective: Determine Agency Role in Environmental
Protection
· Audit Existing Practices
Objective: Establish Consistency and Simplicity in Policies and Procedures
· Develop and streamline internal Agency Policies and Procedures
Objective: Better Communication with Local Jurisdictions
and the Public Regarding MPWMD Policies
· Update and publicly disseminate Policies and Procedures Manual
Revised Target |
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Complete a draft Policies and Procedures Manual by March 2006 |
Revised Target |
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Submit for Board review and action an implementation ordinance by January 2006 |
Revised Target |
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Ensure that any changes are widely disseminated in a timely manner beginning in April 2006 |
Objective: Determine Agency Role in Conservation
Objective: To Have a More Community Outreach Focus
12/9/04 Open House |
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Celebrate what is going right by June 2005 |
Done 10/04 |
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Obtain stream alteration agreement from California Department of Fish and Game by October 15, 2004 |
Done 10/04 |
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Work with Supervisor Potter to obtain the commitment of the California Department of Fish and Game to meet its obligations immediately |
Objective: Improve Efficiency of Water Distribution
System Permits
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Re-write water distribution system permit regulations |
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Done. Ordinance 122 adopted on 8/15/05. |
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Objective: Increase Efficiency of Staff Time Related to Administrative Documents
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Audit Reports, Board Packets and Documents |
Done 12/04
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Objective: Recognize Board Member Service in a Positive Way
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Revolving Chair |
Done 1/05
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Objective: Determine Long-Term Water Supply Options
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Finalize a single accurate and agreed set of water supply numbers |
June, 2005--TAC completed draft long-term supply needs based on
jurisdictions’ general plans; TAC/PAC meeting scheduled for 9 AM, September
26, 2005, at the MPWMD office, for review prior to Water Demand Committee
recommendation and Board consideration in October and November 2005,
respectively.
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Convene Water Summit to discuss topic of interagency cooperation on regional solutions in April or May 2005 |
Board Revised Target. At
6/16/05 meeting Board decided to conduct a Town Hall meeting on 8/25/05. Town Hall meeting regarding regional water
supply alternatives conducted as planned.
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· Establish and make clear the District project goal
Objective: Determine Role for MPWMD In Water Supply Issue
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Finalize the role of the District |
In process—General Manager participating in County-initiated
discussions among cities and water agencies on Monterey Peninsula, North
County and Salinas Valley regarding governance and management alternatives
for a publicly-owned Regional Urban Water Supply desalination project in Moss
Landing
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Objective: Clarify District’s Water Supply Project Status
Done 11/18/04 |
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Determine the scope, timing and expense related to an EIR for the State Water Board – bring to Board in October 2004 |
Done |
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Set up and conduct field trip by November 2004 |
Note: The
Planning and Engineering Division is responsible for taking the lead on these
objectives.
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