MPRWA Agenda Packet September 12, 2013

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AgendaMonterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (MPRWA)

Regular Meeting

7:00 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2013

Council Chamber580 Pacific StreetMonterey, California

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS FROM BOARD DIRECTORS AND STAFF

1. Receive Update on Local Efforts for Storm Water Mitigation (Information Only) - Cullem

2. Receive Update Regarding Administrative Services Contract Renewal (Information Only) -(Cullem)

3. Receive Update on Member City Contributions (Information Only) - Cullem

4. Receive Opinion Editorial Dated August 17, 2013 (Information Only) - Cullem

PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on anysubject which is within the jurisdiction of the MPRWA and which is not on the agenda. Any personor group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Authority may do so by addressing theAuthority during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: MPRWA, Attn:

Monterey City Clerk, 580 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contactthe sender concerning the details.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. August 8, 2013

AGENDA ITEMS

6. Approve Payment for Legal Counsel Services, Authorize the Authority to Extend Contractfor Services with Brownstein, Hyatt and Farber, Receive Update on Budget through June30, 2013 - Cullem

7. Discuss Policy Direction on Approving All Checks Paid by the Authority Quarterly - Cullem

8. Receive Update, Discuss and Make Recommendations Regarding Public FundingOpportunities - Stoldt

9. Receive Update, Discuss and Make Recommendations Regarding Progress of the GroundWater Replenishment Project - Israel

10. Receive Update, Discuss and Provide Recommendation on Authority Work Plan - Cullem


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ADJOURNMENT

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority is committed to include the disabled in all ofits services, programs and activities. For disabled access, dial 711 to use the California RelayService (CRS) to speak to staff at the Monterey City Clerks Office, the Principal Office of theAuthority. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend ameeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to staff at the Monterey City Clerks Office at(831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device or for information on an agenda.

Agenda related writings or documents provided to the MPRWA are available for publicinspection during the meeting or may be requested from the Monterey City Clerks Office at 580Pacific St, Room 6, Monterey, CA 93940. This agenda is posted in compliance with CaliforniaGovernment Code Section 54954.2(a) or Section 54956.


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Monterey Peninsula Regional Water AuthorityMonterey Peninsula Regional Water AuthorityMonterey Peninsula Regional Water AuthorityMonterey Peninsula Regional Water AuthorityAgenda ReportAgenda ReportAgenda ReportAgenda Report

Date: September 12, 2013

Item No: 1.

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FROM: Executive Director Cullem

SUBJECT: Receive Update on Local Efforts for Storm Water Mitigation (Information Only)

DISCUSSION:

This report provides an update on staff level meetings to investigate storm water runoff as afuture potable water source.

On June 11, 2013, the City of Monterey sent a letter to MRWPCA with respect to the NOP for

the GWR expressing concern about the ability of the sewage treatment plant to accommodatestorm water flows from Peninsula jurisdictions as well as those from Salinas.

In response to the Citys concerns, I have met twice with staff from member cities to discussideas for diverting and recycling storm water that currently flows into areasof special biologicalsignificance (ASBS) offshore of the Monterey Peninsula.

There appears to be little question that the Peninsula communities will shortly have to collectand transfer dry weather flows, and possibly first flush runoff, to the sewage treatment plant dueto their relatively high levels of contamination. However, a portion of normal winter runoff mightbe recycled as purple water, or better, as a source of potable water. Given current plantcapacity, it is likely that it would be overwhelmed with significantly higher and cyclic storm water

flows.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of rain from June to October and high demand for potable water insummer months, we have a problem of where and how to store storm water given the onlysizeable storage capacity we have is the Seaside Aquifer.

Accordingly, the Member City staff is considering a grant request to study the feasibility ofcollecting and transferring cleaner portions of winter flows to the aquifer via dedicated pipelines.It is necessary to establish, as soon as possible, where they would be placed to avoid conflictwith CalAms pipeline, currently under design. Treatment required to meet State standards forinjection into the aquifer would be performed at appropriate locations along the pipeline.

I have made it clear that storm water is not currently a factor in the MPWSP, and we would notwant to complicate that project any further than it is already. However, storm water recyclingthrough the Seaside Aquifer could expedite the process of refilling the aquifer, possibly allowingthe community to draw more water sooner from that source. Furthermore, it might prove a viablealternative as we move past the current water supply crisis and address future growth andgeneral plan build out.

Although I will continue to participate in future meetings on this subject at staff level, the citieswill have to continue to take the lead for the foreseeable future.


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Item No: 2.

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FROM: Clerk to the Authority Milton

SUBJECT: Receive Update Regarding Administrative Services Contract Renewal

(Information Only)

RECCOMENDATION:

There is no report for this item. This is for information only. An oral update will take place at themeeting.

ATTACHMENT:

Executed Contract Extension


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August 28, 2013

Re:gree me nt to Extend Contract for Clerk of the Board Se rvicesDea r President Delta Sala,The C ity of Montere y would like to extend its contract with the M onterey P eninsulaRe gional Water Authority, entered into on De cem ber 3, 2012, for an additional one (1) yea r. Saidextension would commence September 1, 2013 and would terminate August 31, 2014.It is agree d by the City and the Montere y Pe ninsula Re gional Water Authority that all otherterms and conditions of the original contract shall rem ain unchange d.This exte nsion is authorized by paragraph 3 of the original contract which allows forextensions of t ime granted by written agree me nt of both parties.Please indicate your agre em ent by signing below an d returning the original of this letter tome . Thank you for your cooperat ion.

The undersigned, on behalf of the M onterey Pe ninsula R egional Water Authority, herebyagrees to the terms and conditions as set forth above:Dated: CDR/ 21 /(3y: 911-0- 0 - & - 4eaa- -1C-84Preside nt, Chuck Della SalaAgreement #: Ag-572 - Page 1 of 1

T00003-CA (v. 1.0 - 04/19/2013)


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Item No: 3.

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SUBJECT: Receive Update on Member City Contributions (Information Only)

RECCOMENDATION:

There is no report for this item. An oral update will take place at the meeting.


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Item No: 4.

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SUBJECT: Receive Opinion Editorial Dated August 17, 2013 (Information Only)

RECCOMENDATION:

The attached document is for information purposes only. The Article was sent on August 17,2013 to the Monterey Herald for publication.


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580 PACIFIC ST, ROOM 6 MONTEREY CALIFORNIA 93940 www.mprwa.org

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY

Opinion Editorial Submitted August 17, 2013

to Monterey Herald

DirectorChuck Della Sala, Presiden

Jason Burnett, Vice Preside

Ralph Rubio, SecretarJerry Edelen, Treasure

Bill Kampe, Directo

David Pendergrass, Directo

Executive DirectoJames M. Cullem, P.E

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is a complex, powerful organization that, amon

other things, makes rules and sets rates for electric and water companies and also oversee

telecommunications, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. It covers a state of 3

million people and has about 700 open proceedings with the noble goal of serving the publics interest by

protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure a

reasonable rates.

The CPUC is often criticized. Given the stakes involved and its quasi-judicial decision-making process

CPUC proceedings are often opaque to the public and generally require a concerted effort to effectivel

navigate. Furthermore, this risks favoring the regulated industry over the public since regulated utilitie

understand the process and can afford the necessary lawyers and other experts.

The CPUC is working to level the playing field between the public and regulated industries by reachin

out to local government and community leaders. By sitting down for roundtable discussions, the CPUC hope

to help us better understand how they operate.

That is why the CPUCs visit to the Monterey Peninsula this past week was so valuable. I was honore

for Carmel to host the event. The CPUC only holds a couple of these meetings each year so Monterey Count

was fortunate to be chosen over some much larger population centers.

Back in May, each of the cities and counties in our tri-county area were invited to suggest names o

staff, elected officials and community leaders interested in meeting with the CPUC. On Tuesday three groups

of about 20 community leaders had an opportunity to talk with each of the CPUC commissioners in 90-minut


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roundtable discussions. Regulated utilities such as California American Water (CalAm) were not invited. Othe

meetings were open to all, including CalAm.

At the workshop I attended we discussed how past CPUC decisions have affected local interests an

local lessons learned that might have statewide significance. We discussed the need for a policy for prioritizing

water supply projects that take into account and advance various state policy goals and mandates similar to

how the electric loading order policy gives priority to renewable power. We also encouraged the CPUC t

coordinate more with other state agencies to resolve any overlapping or conflicting mandates.

At the workshops the substance of pending proceedings, for example CalAms application to build

desalination plant, was off the table. A 90-minute roundtable discussion with limited attendees and withou

CalAm is not the right venue for discussing their specific application. However, understanding the CPUC bette

and knowing more about how the individual commissioners approach problems will help us advance th

publics interest in the CalAms application.

This past weeks meeting is just the latest step in our effort to engage more effectively with the CPUC

Together with the Water Management District, the Mayors Water Authority retained lawyers, engineers, and

financial experts who went toe-to-toe with CalAms experts at CPUC hearings. We have worked to understan

and engage in the CPUC process so we can fight for the publics interests. This effort is paying dividends. W

recently reached a settlement with CalAm within the CPUC proceeding that stands to save tens of millions o

dollars of ratepayer money and that substantially improves the likelihood of obtaining the water we desperatel

need.

The CPUC is not perfect but this weeks meetings helped us learn more about how the CPUC operate

and helped them learn more about our local communities. The public is being well served to have local electe

and community leaders who understand the CPUC process and can fight for the publics interests.

Submitted by:

Jason Burnett

Mayor, City of Carmel by the Sea and

Vice President, Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority


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MINUTES

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)Regular Meeting

7:00 PM, Thursday, August 8, 2013580 PACIFIC STREET

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Directors Present: Edelen, Kampe, Pendergrass, Rubio, Talmage, Della Sala

Directors Absent: Burnett

Staff Present: Executive Director, Legal Counsel, Clerk

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Della Sala called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Alternate Director Talmage wasattending in Vice President Burnett's absence.

REPORTS FROM BOARD DIRECTORS AND STAFF

Executive Director Cullem stated that the success of the three California Public UtiltiesCommission settlement agreements was achieved primarily through the efforts of VicePresident Burnett, TAC Member Dave Stoldt, and Legal Counsel Russ McLaughlin. Mr. Cullemread the list all of the parties who signed the final settlement agreement as proof of a greatdiversity of interests that came together in agreement.

Signatories of the largest agreement included:

California-American Water Company Citizens for Public Water City of Pacific Grove Coalition of Peninsula Businesses County of Monterey Division of Ratepayer Advocates Landwatch Monterey County Monterey County Farm Bureau Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

Planning and Conservation League Foundation Salinas Valley Water Coalition Sierra Club

Surfrider Foundation

Signatories of the second agreement included:

California-American Water Company Citizens for Public Water City of Pacific Grove Coalition of Peninsula Businesses


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MPRWA Minutes Thursday, August 8, 2013

Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority

Regular Meeting Minutes - Thursday, August 8, 20132

Division of Ratepayer Advocates Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

Planning and Conservation League FoundationPUBLIC COMMENTS

President Della Sala invited public comment for items not on the agenda. Tom Rowley spokeas a citizen regarding a recently published article he felt was misleading. Additionally, he wasdisappointed that Land Watch and the Sierra Club were not signatories to the final settlements.He encouraged the Authority to communicate potential major hurdles for the project and toemphasize there is still a lot of work to do.

Dean Province introduced himself and indicated that he will be running for a position on theWater Board, Division One. Having no further requests to speak, public comment was closedand President Della Sala responded to Mr. Rowleys comments agreeing that there is more

work to do but that the public should also know what has been accomplished to date.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. July 25, 2013

Clerk Milton requested one correction to the draft minutes.

On a motion by Director Rubio, seconded by Director Kampe, and carried by the following vote,the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority approved the minutes of July 25, 2013 asamended.

AYES: 5 DIRECTORS:Edelen, Kampe, Pendergrass, Rubio, Della Sala

NOES: 0 DIRECTORS: NoneABSENT: 0 DIRECTORS: NoneABSTAIN: 1 DIRECTORS: TalmageRECUSED: 0 DIRECTORS: None

AGENDA ITEMS

2. Receive, Discuss and Provide Recommendations on Opinion Editorials Published and FutureOpinion Topics

Executive Director Cullem spoke to the item and clarified the process staff used to vet thearticles prior to publication. He reported that the first article focused on the Authority, itsresponsibilities, and Cal Ams efforts on complying with the Cease and Desist Order (CDO).The second article pertained to the settlement process and meeting the four basic and eightspecific criteria imposed upon the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project. Mr. Cullemrequested direction for additional articles topics and answered questions from the Directors.


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Director Rubio requested that a table be created for the benefit of the public connecting thepolicy document and the settlement agreements. Director Talmage suggested similarmomentum and focusing on topics such as next steps, GWR, or financing. He also suggestedthat the website include a representative sample of articles published regarding the watersupply solution to give a sense of history. The Directors agreed to include a representativevariety of articles published regarding the water supply solution on the Authority website.

President Della Sala opened the item to public comment. Sue McCloud spoke to herexperience of developing propaganda for government agencies. She suggested the followingtactics:

Always have a document available as a Take Away with the information presented torefute converse articles.

In determining marketing pieces answer; What does the rate payer want to know? Howmuch will it cost me? How much water will I be allowed to have?

Royal Calkins from the Monterey Herald should be thanked for publishing so manywater articles.

Discourage joint statements from other agencies and encourage the Authority to keepits independence.

All messages should be indicate the challenges still to be overcome. Inform the public of impacts on a personal and community level if there is no water

solution by 2016 and that it is not an issue of supply, but of storage.

Tom Rowley spoke representing the Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association in agreementwith Ms. McCloud that there are no quick solutions. Having no further requests to speak,President Della Sala closed public comment and he then responded for the public's benefit thatrecent projections have concluded that if there is not an adequate water supply in place by thecease and desist order deadline, and the community is forced to ration, it would generate a lossof 6,000 jobs in the region with an economic impact of over $1 Billion dollars. The success forbringing a water supply online is important or it will devastate our community. He closed bysaying the Authority will consider the tactics suggested by the public and try to incorporate intothe education method.

3. Receive Report, Discuss, and Provide Recommendations Regarding Trip to PoseidonDesalination Facility

Executive Director Cullem reported on a trip to the Poseidon Desalination facility in Carlsbad,CA and noted that one of the largest challenges the project was confronted with was brinedisposal.


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Additional Notable Points from the Tour:

Poseidon is a privately owned enterprise, a private venture A study will be forthcoming regarding the brine discharge systems. - The current

proposed brine discharge outfall may be the most impacting to the marine environment. Costs: For the pipeline infrastructure Poseidon funded $200 million, Cal Ams proposed

cost is $100 million Public Financing Poseidon utilized tax exempt private activity bonds under 5%, with an

equity position at 18%, while Cal Am is 27%. Note: Poseidon did not have access topublic funding

Storm Water Inflows: Biggest issue is silt San Diego Water Authority was able to secure funding through pipeline bonds Built into the agreement was a buyout option after ten years at a set price. After 30

years, the ability to sell to Public for $1.

The facility produces 56 million gallons per day, which is only 10% of the water supplyfor the region. The local project will provide 60% of the water supply to our community.

Mr. Cullem suggested to agendize at a future meeting a discussion of how to address orprevent a big ticket mitigation requirement and then answered questions from the Directors.

President Della Sala opened public comment and had no requests to speak.

President Della Sala noted that the Poseidon facility is six times larger than the proposed CalAm facility, therefore the costs are not comparable for operations. The unit cost per watershould be much cheaper for a larger plant. He and Director Talmage agreed that source wateris the most important factor yet to be determined for the success of the project, but the

ratepayers the most important factor is cost.

ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

ATTEST:

Lesley Milton, Clerk of the Authority Chuck Della Sala, MPRWA President


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Item No: 6.

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SUBJECT: Approve Payment for Legal Counsel Services, Authorize the Authority to

Extend Contract for Services with Brownstein, Hyatt and Farber, Receive

Update on Budget through June 30, 2013

RECCOMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Authority approve additional legal costs in excess of the

$149,412 budgeted in FY 2012/2013 for the Attorney of Record, authorize a budget

adjustment to utilize a portion of year-end carry-over funds to cover the shortfall, and

extend the contract for Attorney of Record services to December 31, 2013.

DISCUSSION:

In March 2012, The Authority negotiated an agreement for Attorney of Record services

with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. The firm has provided the Water Authority

special expertise in water law, at a discounted rate, since that time.

Settlement negotiations in May, June, and July of 2013 were critical in reaching

agreements that complied with the Water Authoritys Position Statement, and reduced

the likelihood of legal challenges and delays in completing the Monterey Peninsula

Water Supply Project (MPWSP). The degree of effort required of Vice-President

Burnett and our Attorney of Record during those negotiations exceeded our previous

estimates, and resulted in total expenditures over fiscal years 2011/2012 and

2012/2013 of $229,359.07. Since Vice-President Burnett worked closely with the

Attorney of Record during the negotiations, he was able to assist staff in reviewing the

invoices for correctness.

There is no record of a separate budget for FY 2011/2012 so the FY 2012/2013 budget

of $149,412.00 was expected to absorb all the legal costs up to 30 June 2013. Note

attachments 1 and 2.

Accordingly, staff recommends Water Authority approval to utilize $79,947.07 from FY

2012/2013 year- end carryover funds to pay for the additional cost of Attorney of Record

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Finally, although the intense legal support requirements of FY 2012/2013 are now

behind us, there still remains substantial legal work ahead as we shepherd State bills

into law to allow for the securitization described in the settlement agreements.

Accordingly, staff recommends the Authority approve an extension of the existing

contract for Attorney of Record services through December 31, 2013, at a cost not to

exceed the FY 2013/2014 approved budget of $100,000. By then staff should have a

better estimate as to what legal support will be required in 2014 and can bring a new

contract for Attorney of Record services to the Authority for approval as well as a mid-

year budget adjustment if required.

ATTACHMENTS:

Adopted Budgets 2012-13 and 2013-14 Fiscal Years


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Item No: 7.

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SUBJECT: Approve and File Authority Checks

RECCOMENDATION:

Staff recommends that for transparency and accountability purposes the Authority review andfile all payments made on a quarterly basis or as directed. If authorized by the Authority, Staffwill return with a specific policy for approval at a later meeting


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Item No: 8.

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SUBJECT: Receive Update, Discuss and Make Recommendations Regarding Public

Funding Opportunities

RECCOMENDATION:

There is no report for this item. An oral discussion will take place at the meeting.

ATTACHMENT:

Documents from the August 19, 2013 TAC Meeting

o Article: The Latest from California Clean Water State Revolving Fund

o Information on 2014 Water Bond

o Information on Proposition 84


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Water Boardsgrumiu m eg 1""*-4ErsWeegotthe green...to keep Californib's water clean.CLEAN WATER 51 -06 REVOWING FISIM

The Latest FromCalifornia's Clean Water State Revolving Fund

POLICY AM ENDMENTThe State Water Resources Control Board (StateWater Board) amended thePolicy for Implementingthe Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF Policy)on May 7, 2013. Further details are available athtto://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water issues/orograms/grants loans/srf/announcements.shtml.Highlights of the Policy changes include:

Revise and reorganize the application form, andsimplify and shorten the application process;

Simplify the process for adding a project to theProject List;

Clarify and simplify CWSRF requirements; Introduce design financing, and a new

planning/design f inancin g application form; Allow construction contingencies as an eligible

cost; Consolidate the expanded use project Strategy

and the wastewater construction project Policyinto one comprehensive CWSRF Policy; and

Simplify the project completion process.

REVISED APPLICATIONTo streamline and simplify the process for applicantsand the CWSRF, the new application is organizedinto four packages General, Technical,Environmental, and Financial Security. It is located onthe CWSRF website athttp://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water issues/programs/grants loans/srf/srf forms.shtml.In addition, standardized templates, checklists, andself-certifications are used to the greatest extentpossible to further streamline the process.Coming soon! Online application submittal throughFAAST will soon be available.

REPEAT CUSTOMERSCWSRF values its repeat customers, and is workingtomake it easier to finance multiple projects in yourCapital Improvement Plans!

General documents applicable toall projects arebeing saved to reduce paperwork duplication.

Once your agency has established multi-yearfinancing capability, limited financial documentsare required for further borrowing.

Applications are assigned tothe same ProjectManager whenever possible.

KEEP IN MIND...No Application Deadline: CWSRF applications areaccepted continuouslyvia email, CD, or hardcopy.Eligible Projects: The CWSRF can finance a widevariety of projects wastewater treatment plants,sewer collectors and interceptors, combined sewers,septic to sewer conversions, storm water reductionand treatment, and water reclamation projects.Funding is available for all nonpoint source projects orprograms, and development and implementation ofestuary conservation and management plans.Financing: The standard term is up to 20 years;however, 30 year financing is available for small,disadvantaged communities and regionalizationprojects. Limitedgrant funding may also be availablefor some projects.Funds are Available, with No Maximum Funding Limit(Cap): The CWSRF has ample funding for projects,large and small! Projects are financed based on theCWSRF's cash flow and the project's anticipateddisbursement schedule.ADDIT IONAL INFO RMATIONFor more information, please visit the State WaterBoard CWSRF website at:http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water issues/orograms/grants loans/srf/index.shtml or contact theCWSRF at (916) 327-9978 [email protected] .

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 11001 I S treet, Sacramento, CA 95814 I (916) 341-5254 I www.waterboards.ca.gov


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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMM ENTPROPOSED A DOPTION OF THE INTENDED USE PLA N (IUP) FOR THE CLEAN WATERSTATE REVOLVING FUND (CW SRF) FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2014

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State Water Resources Control Board (State WaterBoard) will consider adopting the FFY 2014 IUP for the CWSRF Program at the Tuesday,October 22, 2013, Board Meeting.BACKGROUNDThe CWSRF Program provides on average approximately $425 million per year in low-costfinancing statewide for wastewater treatment and recycling, non-point source, estuary, stormwater, and combined sewer system projects.The FFY 2014 IUP outlines the State Water Board's business plan for the CWSRF Programduring FFY 2014. It identifies the available funding, the projects the State Water Boardanticipates financing, the associated financing terms, and the measures that will be used totrack the CWSRF Program's performance.The IUP is required by federal statutes and regulations, and will be included in the applicationsubmitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for the FFY 2014capitalization grant.DOCUMENT AVAILABILITYThe Draft 2014 IUP is available for review on the State Water Board's Web site at:http://www.waterboards.ca.qov/public otices/comments/ index.shtml.(To receive email notifications about future IUPs and other information related to the CWSRFProgram, go to the State Water Board's Lyris Subscription Web site at:http:/ /www.waterboards.ca.dov/resourcesfemail subscdot ions/swrcb subscr ibashtml andselect "Clean Water State Revolving Fund.")SUBMISSION OF COMMENTSThe State Water Board will accept both written and oral comments on the proposed 2014 IUP.Written comments should be submitted as early as possible to ensure thorough staff analysis.


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- 2 -Ple ase use th e subject line "C om ment Letter October 22, 2 013 Board Meeting - 2 014 IUP."W ritten co mments must be received by 12:00 noonon Monday, September 16, 2013. Theysh ould be ad dresse d to :

Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board Sta te Water Resour ces Control Board10011 Street, 24th FloorSac ra mento, C A 95814Comment lette rs in pdf less th an 15 megabytes may be emailed tothe Clerk to the Boardatcommentletterswaterboards.ca.gov . If the electronic co mment letter is greate r than15 megabytes, it may be submittedby fax at (916)341-5620. Couriers deliveringhard copies ofco mment l etters must ch eck in w ith lobb y se cu rity person nel, who ca n co ntact Ms. T owns en d at(916 ) 341 -5600 .At th e Board Meeting, com men ters w ill b e given an op po rtu nity to mak e oral co mments or tosummarize and supplement orally previously submitted written materials.PROCEDURAL MATTERSTo ens ure a produ ctive an d ef ficient Boa rd Meeting, the Board may limit th e time fo r o ralco mments. For recommendations regarding presentations to the Board, please go to:Ap://www.wa,e;toards.ca.covihoud infc/meathwtomiIf the Board adopts the FFY 2014 IUPat the M eeting, the adopted !UP w ill be submitted toU.S. EPA as part of the Board's application for th e FEY 2014 cap italizat ion gran t.PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITYFor directions to the Joe Serna, Jr. (Cal/E PA) Building an d pub lic parking info rmat ion, pleaserefer to th e Web si te : hiip://vww.calcoa.ca.qov/EPAbicig,':ocaticit.him . The Cal/EPA Building isacc essible to persons w ith disabilities. Individuals requiring spec ia l accommoda tions arereq uested to call (9 16) 341-5880 at least five w ork in g days prio r to the M eetin g. TDD usersmay contact the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929 or vo ice lin e at (800) 735-2 922. Anau dio broadcast of the Meeting will be available via the Internet; it can be acc essed at:tip:/f.vwvi.calepaca.covibroadcast/. All visitors to the Cal/EPA Building are required to sign in an d obtain a badge at the Visitor Services Center located just inside the main entrance (10thStreet entrance). Valid pictureidentification may be required. Please allow up to 15 minutes forsecurity clearance.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO NPlease direct questions about this notice to Ms. Debbie Cheung at (916) 341-5972 orClearWaterSRFD,waterb3ards.ca.gov .

August 12, 2013Date ea nine Tow nsendClerk to the Boa rd


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2014WaterBond

ACWA is supporting modificationstothe current 2014water bondto protectkeypriorityareasndaiditspassagenext year.AtitsMarch29meeting,ACWA'sBoardofDirectorsapprovedguidelinesforthemodificationsanddirectedstafftosupportreductions tothebondwhile prioritizingfundingfor elements thatave statewidesignificance.TheguidelinesstemfromastatewideCalifornia WaterFinanceTask ForceconvenedbyACWAhisyearto exploreoptionsforimprovingthebond'sviabilityin2014.ThetaskforcewhichincludesBoardmembersfromall10ACWAregionsandissupportedbyadiverseworkinggroupof memberagencyexperts,worked throughadeliberativeprocessto formulate itsrecommendationstotheACWABoard.BasedontheBoard'sactionandfurtherdiscussionbythetaskforce,ACWA'sgo-forwarddirectionincludes:

Avoiding"earmarks"thatallocatefundsforspecificprojectswithoutacompetitiveprocess; Rejecting statewidefees onwater topay for statewidepublicbenefits; Protectingcurrent bondfundinglevelsforthepublicbenefitsofwater storageprojects,Deltaecosystemrestoration,andassistancefordisadyantagedcommunities; Supportingsubstantialfunding forlocal resourcesdevelopment projects, includingIntegratedRegionalWater Management programsin bothurban andruralareas, waterrecycling/ conservation, andgroundwatercleanup; and; Providingadditionalfundingatthelocal/regionallevelforlocalprojectsbylookingatnewtools andapproaches thatwork for localwateragencies.

ForfurtherdetailsonACWA'sdirectiononthewaterbond,readaFrequentlyAskedQuestionsocumenthere.Backgroundonthe2014WaterBondThe 2014waterbondistheproduct of acomprehensivelegislativepackagecrafted in2009byGovernorSchwarzeneggerandstate lawmakers tomeet California'sgrowingwater challenges.hispackage representeda majorstep towardensuringa reliable watersupplyforfuturegenerations,aswell asrestoringthe Sacramento-SanJoaquinDeltaand otherecologicallysensitiveareas.Thepackagewascomposedoffourpolicybillsandan$11.14billionbond.The


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waterbondmeasurewasoriginallysettobeonthe state's2010 ballo tandwas later moved to the2012 ballo t.TheCaliforn ia StateLegislatu re, onJuly5,2012,approvedabilltotakethemeasureoffthe2012ballotandputitonthe2014ballottoprovideapubliccostshareforelementsofthepackagethat benefitthe public.TheSafe,CleanandReliableDrinkingWaterSupplyActof2014isan$11.14billiongeneralobligationbondproposalthatwouldprovidefundingforCalifornia'sagingwaterinfrastructureandforprojectsandprogramstoaddresstheecosystemandwatersupplyissuesinCalifornia.TheNeedfortheWaterBondVirtuallyeveryaspectofCalifornia'seconomydependsonwater.Yetinvestmentsinthestatewidewatersystemhavenotkeptpacewithagrowingpopulationandchangingneeds.Large-scaleinvestmentsareneededinareassuchaswaterstoragecapacity, recyclingfacilities,levee improvements,flood controlfacilities,andwater treatmentplants. Substantial investmentsinecosystemrestorationand habitatimprovementsarealsoneededifwearetomeetthecoequalgoals ofimprovedwatersupplyreliabilityand ecosystemhealth.HowtheFundsWouldbeAllocatedInitscurrentform,thebondwouldallocateroughly$4billionforlocalresourcesdevelopment,$4billionforecosystemrestorationand$3billionforthepublicbenefitsassociatedwithnewsurfaceandgroundwaterstorageprojects.Every$1authorizedaspartofthebondwouldleverage$3to$4inotherfunds,foratotalofupto$40billionforneededinvestments.Thevastmajorityofpublicfundsallocatedbythebondwouldgothrougharigorouscompetitiveprocesstoensuredollarsgotoapublicbenefit.Therewouldalsobecarefulreviewofdollarstargetedforecosystemrestorationandacompetitiveprocesstodeterminethehighestvalueinvestments.


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Friday, August 16, 20132014Water BondProposals - More Details UnveiledThisweek,Senator LoisWolkreleaseddetails regardingherrevamp of the$11billionstate waterbondscheduledtogo before voters in2014.AccordingtotheSenator, the intended focus "...is on funding themosteffective, broadly supportedprojectsthat will meet the state'smost urgent water needs." Essentially cut inhalf, the$5.6 billionbondwouldallocate$1.5billion tosafedrinking waterprojects, $1.8 billionto waterqualityandwatershedprojects, $1.3billiontofloodcontroland stormwatermanagement,and$1billion towatersystemoperations improvements suchas groundwater storage and recycled water storage. The proposal wouldprohibit using bond money to buildordomitigations for anewwater conveyance project,and includesa savings clausefor waterrights. Senator Wolk's Senate Bill 42 is the legislativevehiclefor her proposal.Maintainingtheir momentum, the AssemblyDemocratsthisweek releasedafewmoredetails regardinga retooledwaterbond. Theirproposed$5 billionwater bond is basedupontheprinciplesdevelopedbya workinggroupcomposedofAssembly Democrats, selectedbyAssembly Speaker John PerezandledbyAssembly MemberRendon. TheAssembly's 2014WaterBondFramework(Framework)was the topicof discussion at an informational hearingoftheAssembly Committee onWater, Parks, and WildlifeonThursday.The framework would provide $1 billion forcleanand safe drinking water, $1 billion forprojects that protect rivers, lakes, streams and watersheds, $1 billionfor climate change preparednessand regional self-reliance, $1billion for Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta sustainability, and$1 billion forsurface andground waterstorage forclimate change. More specific funding amounts are expected tobeavailable bylate August.

TheAssemblyWater,Parksand Wildlife Committee isaccepting commentson the 2014 Water BondFramework untilWednesday, August 21, 2013. Theframeworkand backgroundmaterialsincludinginformationregarding the comment submittal processare availableathttp://awpw.assembly.ca.gov/waterbond


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Department of Water Resources, Division of IRWM, Financial Assistance BranchSummary, by Funding Area, of Grant Awards, plus Funding Area Remaining Balan

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-unding Area - Regional . Bo n dAllocation % of total,'RegieriFir-o n d ,_, Allocatlow ,.,-, Bond 'cast3.5% ,; .'Program fDellevo r y .5% , .,pA railablo - to l t .-Gran ts , 'Rc4101 .-' . .1 1 , 1 a r t r i k t g . 1.1Regio n a l .. ,P artiorl Only) .,..., " ' ' - 't ouna21; .' ?ItapliatentatialsCrotigAW O T A 4 .1'f ' ; ; ,, i : E lPoiorth Coast $7,000,000 4% $,2 95,000 $,850,00 0 $3,855,000 $ 00,000 $8,221,061 $San Francisco Bay $38 ,000,000 15% $,830,000 $,9 00,000 $ 126,270,000 $54,342 $31,868,592 $Central Coast $2 , 0 00 ,0 0 0 6 % $,820,000 $ zoa000 $7,580,000 $185,445 $1 7 , 54 0 , 9 9 6 $Los Angeles sub-region $ 15,000,000 2 4% $,525,000 $ 10,750,000 $ 196,725,000 $,316,488 $5 0,041,599 $Santa Ana sub-region $14,000,000 13% $,990,000 $ ,700,000 $ 1 04,310,000 $00,000 $12,660,004 $San Diego sub-region $1,000,000 10% $,1 85,000 $,550,000 $3,2 65,000 $28,708 $12,383,780Sacramento River $3,000,000 8% $555,000 $,650,000 $6,795,000 $,991,627 $1 7,332,463 $San Joaquin River $7,000,000 6% $,995,000 $,850,000 $2,155,00 0 $,373,155 $13,607,753 $Tulare/Kern (Tulare Lake) $0,000,000 7% $,100,000 $,000,000 $4,9 00 ,000 $18,4 4 5 $21,354,000 $ North/South Lahontan $7,000,000 3% $45,000 $,350,000 $4,705,000 $55,267 $9,912,000 $Colorado River Basin6,000,00 0 4% $,2 60,000 $,800,000 $2,940,000 $,000,000 $10,000,000 $

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IRVVIVI Grant Funds SummaryPVWMA Region

Santa CruzCounty

SalinasValley/GreaterMonteiyCounty

MontereyPenisula

San LuisObispoCouPajaro River Proposition 50Projects Project CostGrant Administration $250,000Watsonville Recycled Water Treatment $4,425,300Coastal Distribution System $7,064,640CorralitosCreekFisheries Enhancement $722,700Aromas Water District Wellhead Treat $166,320UpperPajaro Study $84,150Army CorpsLevee Project $7,317,090 .Soap Lake Preservation Project

$544,500$4 425,300Erosion Control, Vegetative TreatmentProp50 Round 1 $25,000,000 $12,500,000 $12,500,000Prop 50 Planning Grant .--... $497,000 $500,0Prop 60 Supplemental $997,000Prop84 Planning Grant Round 1 2 $996,170 $756,264 $995,000Prop84Imp.Grant Round 1 $4,868,441 $10,401,0Subtotal of Prop. 84 AllocationProp 84allocation

Total $26,996,170 $12,500,000 $19,120,705 $1,492,000 $10,901,0

Subtotal of Prop. 84 Allocation $5,246,073 $497,500 $10,401,0DWR Admin(5%)Remaining Prop 84 FundsNotes:1. Allocations are basedonlocation of projectand/or benefits2.50% of Planning Grant funds from Prop. 84 Central Coast Regiona Allocation of $52 million

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A N TIC IPA TED SC HED U LE OF FU TU R E IR WM GR A N T SOLIC ITA TION S A N D M ON TER EY PEN IN SU LA IR WM JUNE 26, 2013

ActivitiesLocal Groundwater Assistance Grants

DWR Target Date MontComp

Announce Final Awards June 2013Round 2 Stormwater F lood Management Grant, Announce Draft Recommendations for Public Review &Comment June 2013Announce Final Awards August 2013Round Zlinplementatian GrantAnnounce Draft Recommendations for Public Review & Comment August 2013Announce Final Awards October 2013IRM O Plan Review Process . :.. . _Draft Process for Publ ic Review & Com ment July 2013Monterey Peninsula IRW M P lan Project Sol icitat ion July 1Monterey Peninsula IRW M Plan Stakeholder P roject Priorit izat ion SepteDraft IRWM Plan Update DecemFinal IRWM P lan Update and Adopt ion by M PW MD Marc

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Round 3 Implementation Grant (Pending Appropriat ion; no earl ier than FY 1 4-15)Monterey Peninsula Region meet ings on a process for and funding of econom icanalysis and implementat ion grant appl icat ion for regional proposalPotential project solicitation/prioritization (for selection of projects in a grantapplication) SprinCom plete an economic analysis of projects and project information for a grantapplication proposal (concurrent and consistent with release of Draft PSP) SummRelease Draft Program Guidelines & PSP Summer 2014Release Final Program Guidelines & PSP Fall 2014Applications Due Winter2014/2015Announce Draft Recommendat ions for Publ ic Review & Comment Spring 2015Announce Final Awards Summer 2015

*MPM WD has requested that DW R consider extending the completion date for the IRWM Planning Grant agreement to March 31, 20reimbursemen t of work related to updating the IRWM Plan expires Decem ber 31, 2013


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Item No: 9.

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SUBJECT: Receive Update, Discuss and Make Recommendations Regarding

Progress of the Ground Water Replenishment Project

RECCOMENDATION:

There is no report for this item. An oral discussion will take place at the meeting.

ATTACHMENT:

Power Point Presentation: MRWPCA Groundwater Replenishment ProjectUpdate


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MRWPCA GroundwaterMonterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority

September 12, 2013

Keith Israel, MRWPCA General Manager


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PROGRESS FOR GWRTechnical Activities

CEQA/Feasibility Studies

Outreach Activities

source water tour

Policy ActivitiesUpcoming Activities


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TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES Started initial source water characterization

and bench scale testing to determine

treatability of the source waters Received Right-of-Entry permit from FORA to

begin monitoring well development

Starting hydrogeological modeling of Seaside

groundwater basin

Installation of flow monitoring equipment atBlanco Drain and Salinas industrial ponds

Heard presentation at Wastewater Conference

on Carlsbad Desal Project (mid-August)


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CEQA / FEASIBILITY STUDIESWorking on development of

Feasibility and Facilities Plan

Reports

Establishing baseline information,

format, assumptions, and scope

of the EIR analysis


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OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Source water tour (Salinas produce wash

water ponds) with the Recycled Water

Committee members and interested

members of the public (mid-August)

Coordinate local tour of RTP with

hospitality group (Sept 10)

Update to WMD Oversight Panel (Aug 1) Future opportunities for tour of OCWD

Groundwater Replenishment System

facilities (Nov)


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POLICY ACTIVITIES Completed NOP for EIR and public scoping

processes

Kickoff meeting with CDPH and RegionalWater Quality Control Board (July)

Kickoff meeting with member entities to

discuss stormwater diversion and treatment

(late July)

Initial discussion with City of Salinas, MCWDand MCWRA on various source water

agreements. Initial discussion with City of

Seaside on well location and Cal Am on

Outfall.


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POLICY ACTIVITIES (continued) Signed Settlement Agreement for GWR

Criteria

August presentation to MRWPCA Board onGWR Roadmap/

Feasibility


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Proposed Source Waters


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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Meet again with CPUC environmental

consultants to coordinate CEQA

processes Joint public outreach coordination

meeting (mid-Oct)

Additional source water meeting tours

Determine lay-out for leased

equipment for pilot treatment testing Developing proposed project definition

through a component screeninganalysis including environmentalreview


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Water ResourcesUtility of the Future (UOTF)

Handlers of

Wastewater

Transformation

Managers of

SustainableResources


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For more information contact:Keith Israel, General Manager

Monterey Regional WaterPollution Control Agency

(831) 645-4603

www.mrwpca.org

www.mpwaterreplenishment.org


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AGENDA ITEM 12 Sept 2013


SUBJECT: Water Authority Work Plan for FY 2013/2014

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Authority provide direction on a Work Plan for the balance of FY 2013/2014.

DISCUSSION:

Through September 1, 2013, the Monterey Peninsula Water Authority has focused its efforts on securing

a new peninsula water supply project and in endeavoring to keep the public informed and involved in

the process. Following the SPI studies, the April 2012 submission of a Cal Am application to the CPUC for

the MPWSP, a lengthy and tedious CPUC settlement process, and close collaboration with the MPWMD

amongst others, the Authority has accomplished the first big step in obtaining a new water supply.

As we move further into FY 2013/2014, staff suggests the Authority focus on several important tasks

which remain:

- Completion of Post-settlement activities and follow-up with settling parties through Oct 2015

- Assist passage of legislation to implement securitization and work collaboratively with MPWMD and

Cal Am to obtain Water Rate Relief Bonding and other public funding to minimize costs to the ratepayer

- Work collaboratively with MPWMD and MRWPCA to approve and complete the GWR project

- Take the initiative and develop a record of effort to obtain a CDO time extension free of a rationing

requirement

- Actively pursue public outreach and education efforts through our WA consultant in cooperation with

MPWMD and its Public Outreach Committee

- Pursue opportunities to increase the use of storm water in future water supply projects


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MPRWA Agenda Packet September 12, 2013

Documents

Transcript of MPRWA Agenda Packet September 12, 2013