Title
Consider receiving the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Third Quarter Report for FY 2013-2014.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors:
Receive the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Third Quarter Report for FY 2013-2014.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Section 52-73(b) of the Agency Act (Reports to Supervisors), the Agency is required to report to the Board of Supervisors as follows:
The Agency shall prepare a quarterly report, which shall be approved by the Directors, and a copy of the report shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors. The Directors shall make an oral presentation of its report to the Board of Supervisors at a Supervisors' meeting.
In compliance with the above, updates on seven (7) critical projects on which the Agency is currently working will be provided, including the following:
1. Agency Water Rights Permit #11043;
2. Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program (short-term) - see also attached flow chart for process status;
3. Salinas River Management Program (long-term);
4. Implementation of Independent Accountant's Report Findings;
5. Floodplain Management Plan;
6. Pajaro River Flood Damage Reduction Project; and,
7. CSIP Service Area Water Supply.
Routine Agency activities continue and are monitored monthly through our Performance Indicator Program. These activities include Agency Land Use Review; Well Permit Application Review; Management of Reservoir Releases; Maintenance of the ALERT System; Fish Monitoring; and, the Groundwater Extraction Maintenance System Program.
The Agency also has before it additional essential projects. Some are underway, as noted, and others are pending due to personnel and/or capital constraints. These projects are identified on the attached list.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed the content of this report. Monterey County Water Resources Agency Directors will consider approval of this report on June 2, 2014.
FINANCING:
Each critical project briefing sheet contains information regarding financing options.
Prepared &
Approved by:
David E. Chardavoyne, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
7 Briefing Reports (listed above)
Salinas River Stream Maintenance Project Permitting Process Flow Chart
Additional Essential Agency Projects List