Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
2005/2006
Strategic Plan
Adopted October 17, 2005
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WATER SUPPLY
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Objectives
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Complete by
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WS1
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Determine Existing and Future Water Supply Needs
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Finalize a single accurate and agreed set of water demand
numbers for existing and future needs (See Workshops #3A and #3B described
below)
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February 2006
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WS2
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Evaluate Water Supply Options to Meet Community Needs
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Conduct workshops to assess supply alternative options,
costs and timelines (see Workshops #2, #4 and #5 described below)
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June 2006
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WS3
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Determine MPWMD Role in Governance of Regional Urban Water Supply (RUWS)
Project
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MPWMD and Monterey County representatives provide update,
initial public input and Board discussion (Oct 2005) followed by workshop and
Board direction on decision-making process on Draft RUWS Policy Board
Formation Agreement and alternative governance structures (see Workshop #1
described below).
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October and November 2005
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WS4
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Encourage Public Participation and Understanding
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Sponsor Town Hall Meeting annually
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August 2006
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WS5
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Pursue MPWMD Water Supply Project(s)
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Complete EIR on MPWMD Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery
(ASR) Project
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March 2006
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WS6
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Create Board Water Supply Committee Charge
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Create a Water Supply Committee and charge for Board
consideration
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December 2005
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Summary of MPWMD Board Workshops on Water Supply
(See October 17, 2005, Item 11, Strategic Plan agenda
item for detailed description.)
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Complete all workshops by next Budget cycle-June 2006
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1.
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Governance Structure for Regional Urban Water Supply
Policy Board
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November 2005
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2.
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ASR: Current
Projects, Future Opportunities and Constraints
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December 2005 or early January 2006
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3.
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Part A – Water Needs Analysis, Existing Setting and Demand
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January 2006
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Part B – Water Needs Analysis, Future Demand at Buildout
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February 2006
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4.
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Water Augmentation Alternatives
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March 2006
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5.
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Project Cost and Timeline Analysis
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June 2006
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COMMUNITY ISSUES
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OBJECTIVES
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Complete by
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C1
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Improve Image and Community Understanding of MPWMD
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Help the community understand the complexity of the
District’s Mission
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Ongoing
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Shorter 2004 Annual Report format is a success. Utilize format for 2005 Annual Report.
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Mail Annual Report by August 2006 in coordination with
annual Town Hall Meeting
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Continue communication with Cities
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On-going
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Create a video for MPWMD use (include tour footage)
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On-going
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Hold Open House annually
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2006 Open House to be held in February 2006
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Develop a Best Practices Model for individual
jurisdictions regarding permitting issues and their timing:
—Outdoor
Best Management Practices Ordinance
—Indoor
Best Management Practices Ordinance
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To Board by Spring 2006
To Board by Fall 2006
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Update and publicly disseminate Policies and Procedures
Manual
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On-going. See Water
Demand Division Objective WD2
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Seek professional help as necessary and appropriate
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On-going option
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C2
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Increase Community Partnerships
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Find funding for community conservation programs:
—MPWMD
Conservation Representative position funded by Cal-Am. Approved as part of MPWMD 2005/06
budget.
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Expecting funding by Jan. 2006. Staff person in place by March 2006
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Define community connections
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On-going
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Participate in community events/service organizations:
—Continue
to seek opportunities and update Board via monthly reports
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On-going.
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General Manager is the spokesperson for the District:
—Update
MPWMD Meeting Rule No. 6
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November 2005
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C3
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Continue to Improve Board-member to Board-member
Communication
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Review and provide recommendations for improvement on
communication
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On-going through General Manager’s office
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Conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop annually
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September 2006
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C4
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Create a Public Outreach Committee Charge
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Create a Public
Outreach Committee charge for Board consideration
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December 2005
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C5
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Create a Technical Advisory Committee/Policy Advisory Committee
Charge and Consider Committee Composition
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Create a Technical Advisory Committee/Policy Advisory
Committee (PAC/TAC) charge for Board consideration
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December 2005
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Consider whether or not the PAC/TAC composition should be changed
to include non-jurisdiction representatives
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December 2005
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C6
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Hold meeting to determine if Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
should be created, and determine its composition
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December 2005
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Create a CAC charge for Board consideration
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December 2005
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C7
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Develop Face-To-Face Relationship between MPWMD Board
Members and SWRCB Officials
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Invite Board Chair/Board members to Monterey for tour
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January 2006
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MPWMD Board to participate in some way in ACWA conference
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Spring 2006
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Office of the General Manager
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Objectives
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Complete by
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GM1
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Recognize Board Member and Community Member Service in
a Positive Way
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Give certificates/plaques at end of service
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On-going
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GM2
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Create a Chair/Vice-Chair Committee Charge
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Create a Chair/Vice-Chair Committee Charge for Board
consideration (include discussion of third member and how best to give
direction to General Manager)
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December 2005
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GM3
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Continue Community Outreach Efforts
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Update web site:
—Minor
updates
—Major
updates
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On-going.
March 2006
Begin Spring 2006
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GM4
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Clarify General Manager as Spokesperson
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Update MPWMD Meeting Rule No. 6 for Board Consideration
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November 2005
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Fiscal Issues and Administrative Services Division
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Objectives
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Complete by
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F1
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Make Annual Budget More User Friendly for Board and
Public
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Develop multi-year capital budget format (use ASR as
example)
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Spring 2006 for Board consideration during 2006/2007
Budget cycle
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F2
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Determine Permit Fees and User Fees
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Determine fiscal needs and potential shortfalls
—Update
Board on existing Needs Report status
—Fully
describe current allocation of permit fees and user fees
—Final
update with mid-year budget review
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January 2007
January 2007
February 2007
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F3
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Establish Appropriate Staffing Levels
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Review staffing levels, supplies, outside services,
current work assignments and other implications of cuts made to 2005/2006
budget
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February 2006 for Board consideration during mid-year
Budget review
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Water Demand Division
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Objectives
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Complete by
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WD1
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Create a Rules and Regulations Committee Charge
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Create a Rules and Regulations Committee charge for Board
consideration
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December 2005
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WD2
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Better Communication with Local Jurisdictions and the
Public Regarding MPWMD Policies
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Provide ordinance explanations with each Board update made
at local Council meetings and County Board of Supervisor’s meetings
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On-going
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Update and publicly disseminate Policies and Procedures
Manual
—Submit
for Board review and action on implementation ordinance
—Complete
a draft Policies and Procedures Manual
—Ensure
that any changes are widely disseminated in a timely manner
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January 2006
April 2006
Beginning May 2006
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WD3
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Determine Agency Role in Conservation
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Increase staffing to facilitate conservation outreach
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March 2006
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Coordinate with Cal-Am on conservation programs
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March 2006
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Water Resources Division
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Objectives
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Complete by
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WR1
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Clarify ASR Program
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Consider options for moving ahead with ASR (see Water
Supply section)
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On-going
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Determine whether to expand MPWMD partnership with Cal-Am
on Seaside Basin ASR project
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Deferred
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Determine whether or not MPWMD should pursue becoming a
Water Distribution System if an MOA with Cal-Am cannot be reached
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November 2005 Board meeting
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WR2
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Assess Updating MPWMD Water Allocation Program EIR
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Board to consider staffing, timeline and budget in
conjunction with preliminary workshop on 2006-2007 budget, if Seaside Basin adjudication is decided. (Note: this was not agreed to by Directors
Foy and Pendergrass.)
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Spring 2006
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WR3
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Develop Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan
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Board to monitor Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan
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Develop Implementation Plan
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March 2006 Board meeting
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Planning and Engineering Division
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Objectives
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Complete by
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PE1
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Explore Opportunities for MPWMD Involvement in
Reclamation Projects
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Board consideration of reclamation alternatives (See Water
Supply section)
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PE2
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Create a Carmel River Advisory Committee (CRAC) Charge
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Create a CRAC Committee charge for Board consideration
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December 2005
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PE3
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Place More Emphasis on Community Outreach
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Ø
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Do timely media outreach
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On-going
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Ø
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Proactively educate public regarding Carmel River erosion
issues
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On-going
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PE4
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Coordinate the Development and Adoption of the Carmel
Bay, Monterey Peninsula, and Southern Monterey Bay Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan
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Ø
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Coordinate MPWMD staff input to Plan
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Draft Plan anticipated by June 2006
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Coordinate stakeholder input
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Contract with appropriate Consultant groups for Plan
completion
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Coordinate adoption of Final Plan by stakeholder group
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December 2006
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