EXHIBIT 19-A

 

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

January 26, 2006 Progress Report

2005/2006 Strategic Plan

 

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.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the MPWMD is to manage, augment and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.

WATER SUPPLY

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

WS1

Determine Existing and Future Water Supply Needs

 

Ø

Finalize a single accurate and agreed set of water demand numbers for existing and future needs (See Workshops #3A and #3B described below)

February 2006

 

 

 

WS2

Evaluate Water Supply Options to Meet Community Needs

 

Ø

Conduct workshops to assess supply alternative options, costs and timelines (see Workshops #2, #4 and #5 described below)

June 2006

Adopted meeting schedule on 11/21/05

 

 

WS3

Determine MPWMD Role in Governance of Regional Urban Water Supply (RUWS) Project

 

Ø

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).

October and November 2005

Staff presentation made and initial Board discussion (10/18/05).

 

 

WS4

Encourage Public Participation and Understanding

 

Ø

Sponsor Town Hall Meeting annually

August 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER SUPPLY

 

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

WS5

Pursue MPWMD Water Supply Project(s)

 

Ø

Complete EIR on MPWMD Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Project

March 2006

Due to new requirements from U.S. Army, earliest release of the public Draft EIR/EA could be late January 2006.  An update will be provided at the January 26, 2005 Board meeting. 

 

 

WS6

Create Board Water Supply Committee and Charge

 

Ø

Create a Water Supply Committee and charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Considered by Board on 12/12/05.  Continued to 1/26/06 Board meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of MPWMD Board Workshops on Water Supply

(See October 17, 2005, Item 11, Strategic Plan agenda item for detailed description.)  Complete all workshops by next Budget cycle-June 2006.

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

 

1.

Governance Structure for Regional Urban Water Supply Policy Board

November 2005

Scheduled for 2/22/06

 

 

2.

ASR:  Current Projects, Future Opportunities and Constraints

December 2005 or early January 2006

Scheduled for 1/25/06

 

 

3.

Part A – Water Needs Analysis, Existing Setting and Demand

January 2006

Scheduled for 3/23/06

 

 

 

Part B – Water Needs Analysis, Future Demand at Buildout

February 2006

Scheduled for 5/18/06

 

 

4.

Water Augmentation Alternatives

March 2006

Scheduled for 5/25/06

 

 

5.

Project Cost and Timeline Analysis

June 2006

Scheduled for 6/29/06

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY ISSUES

OBJECTIVES

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

C1

Improve Image and Community Understanding of MPWMD

 

Ø

Help the community understand the complexity of the District’s Mission

 

Ongoing

On 11/19/05 General Manager Berger participated on Leadership Monterey Peninsula water panel.

 

 

Ø

Shorter 2004 Annual Report format is a success.  Utilize format for 2005 Annual Report.

Mail Annual Report by August 2006 in coordination with annual Town Hall Meeting

 

 

 

Ø

Continue communication with Cities

On-going

 

 

 

Ø

Create a video for MPWMD use (include tour footage)

On-going

 

 

 

Ø

Hold Open House annually

2006 Open House to be held in February 2006

Proposed deferring to April 2006.

 

 

Ø

Develop a Best Practices Model for individual jurisdictions regarding permitting issues and their timing:

                Outdoor Best Management Practices Ordinance

               

                Indoor Best Management Practices Ordinance

 

 

To Board by Spring 2006

To Board by Fall 2006

 

 

 

Ø

Update and publicly disseminate Policies and Procedures Manual

On-going.  See Water Demand Division Objective WD2

 

 

 

Ø

Seek professional help as necessary and appropriate

On-going option

 

 

 

C2

Increase Community Partnerships

 

Ø

Find funding for community conservation programs:

                    MPWMD Conservation Representative position funded by Cal-Am.  Approved as part of MPWMD 2005/06 budget. 

Expecting funding by Jan. 2006.  Staff person in place by March 2006

 

 

 

Ø

Define community connections

On-going

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY ISSUES - Continued

 

 

OBJECTIVES

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

C2

Increase Community Partnerships – continued

 

Ø

Participate in community events/service organizations:

                Continue to seek opportunities and update Board via monthly reports

On-going. 

 

 

 

Ø

General Manager is the spokesperson for the District:

                Update MPWMD Meeting Rule No. 6

November 2005

Amendments approved by Board on 11/21/05

11/21/05

 

 

 

 

C3

Continue to Improve Board-member to Board-member Communication

 

Ø

Review and provide recommendations for improvement on communication

On-going through General Manager’s office

 

 

 

Ø

Conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop annually

September 2006

 

 

 

C4

Create a Public Outreach Committee Charge

 

Ø

Create  a Public Outreach Committee charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Board will consider on 2/23/06.

 

 

C5

Create a Technical Advisory Committee/Policy Advisory Committee Charge and Consider Committee Composition

 

Ø

Create a Technical Advisory Committee/Policy Advisory Committee (PAC/TAC) charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Adopted by Board on 12/12/05.

12/12/05

 

Ø

Consider whether or not the PAC/TAC composition should be changed to include non-jurisdiction representatives

December 2005

Considered by Board on 12/12/05.

12/12/05

 

C6

Determine if Community Advisory Committee Should be Created

 

Ø

Hold meeting to determine if Community Advisory Committee (CAC) should be created, and determine its composition

December 2005

Considered by Board on 12/12/05.  Continued to 1/26/06 Board meeting.

 

 

Ø

Create a CAC charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Considered by Board on 12/12/05.  Continued to 1/26/06 Board meeting.

 

 

C7

Develop Face-To-Face Relationship between MPWMD Board Members and SWRCB Officials

 

Ø

Invite Board Chair/Board members to Monterey for tour

January 2006

Director Knight met SWRCB member Baggett at 10/26/05 workshop

 

 

Ø

MPWMD Board to participate in some way in ACWA conference

Spring 2006

Director Lehman was voting delegate to Fall ACWA Conference

11/30/05

 

 

 

Office of the General Manager

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

GM1

Recognize Board Member and Community Member Service in a Positive Way

 

Ø

Give certificates/plaques at end of service

On-going

Service awards presented at 10/17/05Board meeting

10/17/05

 

GM2

Create a Chair/Vice-Chair Committee Charge

 

Ø

Create a Chair/Vice-Chair Committee Charge for Board consideration (include discussion of third member and how best to give direction to General Manager)

December 2005

Board adopted charge on 12/12/05.

12/12/05

 

GM3

Continue Community Outreach Efforts

 

Ø

Update web site:

                Minor updates

                Major updates

On-going

March 2006

Begin Spring 2006

 

 

 

 

GM4

Clarify General Manager as Spokesperson

 

Ø

Update MPWMD Meeting Rule No. 6 for Board Consideration

November 2005

Board approved change to Meeting Rule 6 on 11/21/05.

11/21/05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Issues and Administrative Services Division

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

F1

Make Annual Budget More User Friendly for Board and Public

 

Ø

Develop multi-year capital budget format (use ASR as example)

Spring 2006 for Board consideration during 2006/2007 Budget cycle

 

 

 

F2

Determine Permit Fees and User Fees

 

Ø

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

 

January 2007

January 2007

February 2007

 

 

 

 

F3

Establish Appropriate Staffing Levels

 

Ø

Review staffing levels, supplies, outside services, current work assignments and other implications of cuts made to 2005/2006 budget

February 2006 for Board consideration during mid-year Budget review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Demand Division

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

WD1

Create a Rules and Regulations Committee Charge

 

Ø

Create a Rules and Regulations Committee charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Board adopted charge on 12/12/05.

12/12/05

 

WD2

Improve Communications with Local Jurisdictions and the Public Regarding MPWMD Policies

 

Ø

Provide ordinance explanations with each Board update made at local Council meetings and County Board of Supervisor’s meetings

On-going

 

 

 

Ø

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

 

January 2006

April 2006

Beginning May 2006

 

 

 

WD3

Determine Agency Role in Conservation

 

Ø

Increase staffing to facilitate conservation outreach

March 2006

 

 

 

Ø

Coordinate with Cal-Am on conservation programs

March 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water  Resources Division

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

WR1

Clarify ASR Program

 

Ø

Consider options for moving ahead with ASR (see Water Supply section)

On-going

Study session set for 1/26/05

 

 

Ø

Determine whether to expand MPWMD partnership with Cal-Am on Seaside Basin ASR project

On-going

Study session set for 1/26/05

 

 

Ø

Determine whether or not MPWMD should pursue becoming a Water Distribution System if an MOA with Cal-Am cannot be reached

November 2005 Board meeting

Board received a report from staff on 11/21/05.  No action taken.

 

 

WR2

Assess Updating MPWMD Water Allocation Program EIR

 

Ø

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.)

Spring 2006

 

 

 

WR3

Develop Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan

 

Ø

Board to monitor Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan

Plan to be Completed by March 2006

 

 

 

Ø

Develop Implementation Plan

March 2006 Board meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning and Engineering Division

Objectives

GOAL

PROGRESS REPORT

COMPLETE

PE1

Explore Opportunities for MPWMD Involvement in Reclamation Projects

 

Ø

Board consideration of reclamation alternatives (See Water Supply section)

Ongoing exploration.  Augmentation update March 2006 (Workshop #4) scheduled

 

 

 

PE2

Create a Carmel River Advisory Committee (CRAC) Charge

 

Ø

Create a CRAC Committee charge for Board consideration

December 2005

Board adopted charge on 12/12/05.

12/12/05

 

PE3

Place More Emphasis on Community Outreach

 

Ø

Do timely media outreach

On-going

 

 

 

Ø

Proactively educate public regarding Carmel River erosion issues

On-going

 

 

 

 

PE4

Coordinate the Development and Adoption of the Carmel Bay, Monterey Peninsula, and Southern Monterey Bay Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

 

 

Ø

Coordinate MPWMD staff input to Plan

Draft Plan anticipated by June 2006

 

 

 

Ø

Coordinate stakeholder input

 

Ø

Contract with appropriate Consultant groups for Plan completion

 

Ø

Coordinate adoption of Final Plan by stakeholder group

December 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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