ITEM:		GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
8.	Report on Legislative Outreach for Calendar Year 2020
Meeting Date:			December 14, 2020	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: During the course of the 2020 calendar year, the District has undertaken a variety of outreach efforts with the legislature, government agencies, and industry groups consistent with its adopted 2020 Legislative Advocacy Plan. Several of these activities are identified chronologically below.

Federal:

· Hired federal lobbying firm The Ferguson Group in January 2017. Monthly conference calls. Notifications of bills and federal activity. Consultation on other western water recycling lobbying activities. Accompanied MPWMD staff at meetings with US Bureau of Reclamation during ACWA (see Exhibit 8-A).

· Received final approvals w/ Monterey One Water for FY 2018 USBR Title XVI WaterSMART WIIN grant for Pure Water Monterey.

· Coordinated with Congressman Panetta’s office on changes to tax code for water-related rebates and other issues.

· Submitted FY 2019/20 USBR Title XVI WaterSMART grant application in July 2019 and received notice of recommendation December 3, 2020 (see Exhibit 8-A).

· District signed or co-signed letters of support for variety of issues (see Exhibit 8-A)

State:

· Miscellaneous meetings with JEA Associates to discuss Sacramento strategy.

· Multiple meetings and correspondence regarding state issues, including conference calls with State staffers regarding the Cease and Desist Order and water for housing.

· Letters regarding proposed Statewide legislation, several in consultation with ACWA or JEA (see Exhibit 8-A)

EXHIBIT

8-A 2020 Legislative Letters of Support/Opposition

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