EXHIBIT 21-A
MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD)
STRATEGIC PLAN
MARCH 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2008
Adopted
February 28, 2008
The mission of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is to manage,
augment and protect
water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.
VISION STATEMENT
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.
(Not in priority order)
Ethical behavior
Fiscal responsibility
Quality service internally and
externally
Professionalism
Technical accuracy
THREE-YEAR GOALS
(2006-2009 * Not in
priority order)
Establish respectful and effective
relationships among the District, public, CAW, jurisdictions and the
Watermaster
Determine and participate in long-term
water supply solution(s)
Enhance revenue from external resources
Enhance and protect the water resources
of the
MONTEREY
PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD)
SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Updated July 16, 2008
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Establish respectful and effective
relationships among the District, CAW, public, jurisdictions and the
Watermaster
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1. By 6/16/08 |
Public Outreach
Committee with Regina Doyle (lead), the General Manager and the Water Demand
Manager |
Develop and
present to the Board a Public Outreach Plan to educate the public on District
activities and regulation changes, including California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) proceedings and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
proceedings, including draft Cease and Desist Order (CDO). |
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Mailer re the
draft CDO distributed in March 2008.
Draft Public Outreach Plan adopted by the Board on June 16, 2008. |
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2. By the 4/21/08 Board meeting |
Community
Advisory Committee (CAC) |
Will be
reconvened, discuss impacts of the draft CDO and recommend strategies to the
Board to address negative impacts of the draft CDO. |
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CAC met on 4/3
and 4/9/09. Subcommittee met on 4/11/09 to prepare final report. Received by the Board on 4/21/08. |
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3. Prior to the draft CDO hearing |
Chair Lehman |
Convene a special
MPWMD Board Workshop to review District water conservation and water supply
accomplishments; impacts on water supply due to the draft CDO and Seaside
Basin Adjudication; and solicit suggestions for viable solutions. |
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A presentation on
these issues is scheduled for the 7/21/08 Board meeting. |
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4. Prior to the draft CDO hearing |
General Manager
(lead), General Counsel, and Board Members |
Make a
presentation to each jurisdiction’s governing board and to the Watermaster
board regarding water issues relating to CPUC and SWRCB proceedings,
including the draft CDO. |
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It was determined
by the Board Chair and Vice Chair that this would not be completed prior to
the June and July 2008 SWRCB proceedings on the draft CDO. |
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Establish respectful and effective
relationships among the District, CAW, public, jurisdictions and the
Watermaster
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5. On 10/30/08 |
Chair Lehman |
Convene a special
Board meeting with CAW officials, including Kent Turner, to discuss common
issues and mutual strategies; and to address current challenges including
discussions of joint water rights. |
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Discussion
tentatively scheduled for the October 30, 2008 Special Meeting/Board
Workshop. |
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Determine and participate in long-term water supply
solution(s)
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1. By 2/15/08 |
General Manager |
Present to the
Legislative Committee a briefing paper on the draft CDO. |
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Briefing paper
received by Board and Legislative Committee on 2/15/08. |
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2. By 5/19/08 |
Legislative
Committee (Dave Potter -- lead) |
Recommend to the
Board for action a MPWMD position on the draft CDO. |
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On 5/19/08 the
Board adopted Resolution No. 2008-08 expressing opposition to the draft CDO. |
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3. Prior to the draft CDO hearing |
A Board
Legislative Committee (Board members Dave Potter, Bob Brower and Judi Lehman) |
Lobby local,
state and federal legislators and boards regarding the MPWMD position on the
draft CDO. |
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On 4/19/08, the
Board approved a contract for government relations services. District staff and consultant met with
elected officials in |
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4. Prior to the draft CDO hearing |
General Manager
and General Counsel |
Prepare and
coordinate testimony for the draft CDO hearing based on Board policy and
direction. |
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District Counsel
attended 3/19/08 pre-hearing conference hosted by SWRCB and submitted briefs
in April 2008. Written testimony for
Phase 1 hearing submitted by 6/6/08 deadline. Testimony for Phase 2 of
hearing submitted by 7/9/08 deadline. |
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5. By 3/17/08 Board meeting |
District Engineer
(lead) and Project Manager |
Refine and
present to the Board the matrix of water supply alternatives (using the
quantified supply target). |
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Board received
the MPWMD Matrix of Water Supply Alternatives on 3/17/08, which was revised
for the 3/27/08 Board workshop. |
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6. At the 3/27/08 Board workshop |
General Manager |
Ensure that CAW
presents updated water supply proposals, alternatives and timeline. |
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Tom Bunosky of
CAW gave a presentation at the 3/27/08 Board Workshop. |
THREE-YEAR
GOAL:
Determine and participate in long-term water supply solution(s)
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7. At
4/21/08 Board Meeting |
The Board
(Chairman Lehman – lead) |
Prioritize water
supply alternatives. |
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On 3/27/08 the
Board directed staff to prioritize MPWMD 95-10 Project (MPWMD 8,400 AFY Seawater
Desalination Project in |
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8. Ongoing |
Director Potter |
Ensure the
remaining entities adopt a MOU for participation in the Monterey Bay Regional
Water Solutions Task Force to evaluate regional water solutions. |
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Director Potter
reported on 5/19/08 that the MOU would not be finalized, as another agreement
will replace it. |
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9. Ongoing |
Senior
Hydrogeologist |
Provide technical
support or guidance to the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Agency (MRWPCA)
for its Groundwater Replenishment Project in the |
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Ongoing technical
support for consultant team being provided. |
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Complete ASR Phase 1 and expanded ASR
Project(s)
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1. 6/30/08 |
Water Resources
Manager |
Notify and make a
presentation to the Watermaster, informing them of MPWMD’s water storage
rights. |
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Presentation on
Phase 1 ASR Project provided to Watermaster Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) on 5/14/08. Follow-up TAC
discussion held at 6/11/08 meeting. |
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2. By 9/30/08 |
Senior
Hydrogeologist, in conjunction with Marina Coast Water District |
Conduct a dual
well injection test and report the results to the Board. |
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Revised agreement
executed. Engineering work underway to tie MCWD and ASR pipelines. Test date will be delayed due to RWQCB
coordination/review. Also, drilling
contractor has indicated there will be a delay in installing Well #2 motor
due to materials shortage. |
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3. By 8/1/08 |
Senior
Hydrogeologist and Water Resources Manager |
Achieve consensus
with CAW on final MPWMD and CAW Phase 1 ASR facilities design, including a
schedule. |
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Ongoing meetings
are being conducted. Next meeting
scheduled for 7/31/08. |
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4. By 8/1/08 |
Water Resources
Manager |
Achieve consensus
with CAW on the yield and schedule for the next phase of ASR expansion. |
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Ongoing meetings
are being conducted. Next meeting
scheduled for 7/31/08. |
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5. By 8/1/08 |
Team Water Rights
Staff Committee (General Manager – lead) |
Complete
negotiation with CAW for joint ownership of water rights to obtain future ASR
and other water rights permit(s). |
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CAW and District
Counsel to address ability to use Existing MPWMD permits for New Los Padres
Dam as basis for future ASR filings. |
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Enhance revenue from external resources
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1. At the 6/16/08 Board Meeting |
General Manager
and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
Present to the
Board alternatives for financing (e.g., public, private, public/private)
MPWMD water supply projects. |
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The Board discussed
financing options at the 6/16/08 meeting.
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2. By 8/18/08 |
CFO (lead) and
General Manager |
Recommend to the
Board for action increased user fees for MPWMD Desalination Project. |
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The Board is
scheduled to discuss this on 8/18/08. |
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3. By 8/18/08 |
District
Engineer, working with other IRWM planning regions |
Recommend to the
Board for action a strategy for distribution of Prop 84 and 1E bond funds to
the |
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The Board is
scheduled to discuss this on 8/18/08. |
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4. By 8/18/08 |
CFO (lead) and
General Manager |
Recommend to the
Board for action the securing of debt funding for environmental clearance, permitting,
and design of MPWMD 95-10 Desalination Project. |
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The Board is
scheduled to discuss this on 8/18/08. |
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5. Ongoing |
General Counsel
(lead), General Manager, Division Managers, working with the CPUC |
Review CAW’s
General and Conservation rate cases, analyze their potential financial impact
on MPWMD and present the results to the Board. |
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6. Future |
General Manager
and District Engineer |
Complete and file
Prop 84 and/or 1E implementation grant application for IRWM priority
project(s). |
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The State has yet
to issue guidelines (rules) for filing applications. |
THREE-YEAR GOAL: Enhance and protect the water resources of
the
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ON TARGET |
REVISED |
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1. By 8/18/08 |
Water Resources
Manager (lead) and the Water Demand Manager |
Present to the
Board for their discussion a possible environmental trigger related to stream
flow that would require conservation measures during low-flow years. |
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Set for
consideration by the Board on 8/18/08.
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2. By 5/19/08 |
Water Demand
Manager (lead) and Water Resources Manager |
Present to the
Board for its consideration an ordinance that will include all areas of the |
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First reading
conducted on 5/19/08. First reading on
revised ordinance set for 8/18/08 Board meeting. |
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3. At the 6/16/08 Board Meeting |
Water Resources
Manager |
Provide to the
Board a technical report on the available technology to count adult
steelhead. |
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Received by the
Board on 6/16/08. |
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4. At the 8/18/08 Board Meeting |
Water Resources
Manager |
Update and
present to the Board the Water Intake Study for the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead
Rearing Facility. |
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Scheduled for
8/18/08 Board meeting. |
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5.
By 8/18/08 |
General Manager
and District Engineer |
Identify
potential federal and/or state funding for Carmel River Lagoon Adaptive
Management Study Plan and present to the Board. |
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Scheduled for
8/18/08. |
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