EXHIBIT 24-A

 

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD)

STRATEGIC PLAN

 MARCH 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2008

Adopted February 28, 2008

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

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.

 

 

 

CORE VALUES

(Not in priority order)

 

MPWMD values…
Collaboration and teamwork

Ethical behavior

Environmental responsibility

Fiscal responsibility

Quality service internally and externally

Professionalism

Technical accuracy

A positive attitude

 

 

 

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)

Complete ASR Phase 1 and expanded ASR Project(s)

 

Enhance revenue from external resources

 

Enhance and protect the water resources of the Carmel River and the Seaside Groundwater Basin for the benefit of the environment and the community


MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD)

   SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Updated January 7, 2009

 

 

B THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Establish respectful and effective relationships among the District, CAW, public, jurisdictions and the Watermaster

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

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.

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. 

 

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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The General Manager gave a presentation on these issues at the 7/21/08 Board meeting.

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.

 

 

 

B THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Establish respectful and effective relationships among the District, CAW, public, jurisdictions and the Watermaster

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

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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Kent Turner addressed the Board at the October 30, 2008 Special Meeting/Board Workshop.

 


B THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Determine and participate in long-term water supply solution(s)

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

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.

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.

 

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 Sacramento on 5/14/08. Hearings held on 6/19/08 – 6/20/08 and 7/23/08 – 7/25/08.

 

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 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.  Staff participated in the 6/19/08 – 6/20/08, 7/23/08 – 7/25/08 and 8/7- 8/8/08 hearings.  District Counsel submitted final brief and response briefs in October and November 2008, respectively.

 

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.

 


THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Determine and participate in long-term water supply solution(s)

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

 

 

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.

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 determined the highest priority to be the MPWMD 95-10 Project (MPWMD Seawater Desalination Project).  On 4/19/08 the Board authorized preparation of a constraints analysis.  Results of the analysis were presented to the Board on 8/18/08.  Additional work was authorized at that time, and results were presented at the 10/20/08 Board meeting.  Consultants were directed to develop cost and scope to pursue a smaller desalination project on former Fort Ord property

 

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.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Determine and participate in long-term water supply solution(s)

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

 

9. Ongoing

 

Senior Hydrogeologist

 

Provide technical support or guidance to the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Agency (MRWPCA) for its Groundwater Replenishment Project in the Seaside Basin.

 

 

 

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Special joint meeting between MPWMD and MRWPCA Boards of Directors held on October 29, 2008.  Agreed to develop an MOU on agency roles and responsibilities for development of water supply projects.  Board established ad hoc committee to develop MOU.  Will be presented to MPWMD Board January 29, 2009.

 


C THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Complete ASR Phase 1 and expanded ASR Project(s)

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

1. Ongoing

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.   Presentation to full Watermaster Board planned at future meeting.

 

2. Ongoing

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. Construction work completed to tie MCWD and ASR pipelines.  Test date has been delayed from 9/30 anticipated completion due to RWQCB coordination/review  and drilling contractor delay in installing Well #2 motor due to materials shortage.  Staff is conducting meetings with MCWD to schedule test in early 2009.

 

3. Ongoing

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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Phase 1 site design consensus 99% complete.  Ongoing meetings being conducted to discuss/determine CAW facility needs for Phase 1.  Next meeting scheduled for 2/10/2009.

 

4. Ongoing

 

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 not yet scheduled.

 

 

 

 

THREE-YEAR GOAL:  Complete ASR Phase 1 and expanded ASR Project(s)

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

 

 

5. Ongoing

 

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.  This task has been superseded by the draft CDO water rights hearings and follow up tasks.

 

 


DTHREE-YEAR GOAL:  Enhance revenue from external resources

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

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. 

2. At 2/26/09 Board Meeting

 

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 2/26/09. 

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 Central Coast region.

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The Board received a report from staff on 8/18/08. 

4. At  2/26/09 Board meeting

 

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 2/26/09. 

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).

 

 

 

 

The State has yet to issue guidelines (rules) for filing applications.

 


ETHREE-YEAR GOAL:  Enhance and protect the water resources of the Carmel River and the Seaside Groundwater Basin for the benefit of the environment and the community

 

 

WHEN

 

WHO

 

WHAT

 

STATUS

 

 

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

DONE

ON

TARGET

REVISED

 

1. At 3/16/09 Board Meeting

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 3/16/09. 

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 Seaside Basin so they are subject to the Expanded Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan.

 

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First reading conducted on 5/19/08.  First reading on revised ordinance set for 8/18/08 Board meeting.

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.

4. At the 2/26/09 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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Board is scheduled to consider approval of funding for preparation of  Water Intake Study at 2/26/09 Board meeting.

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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The Board received a report on the status of funding on 8/18/08. 

 

 

 

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