Jennifer M. Wicks

This Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the Municipal Water District of Orange County assesses present and future water supply sources and demands over a long-term horizon (2025-2050). The plan updates the institution's water resource needs, evaluates water use efficiency programs, and provides a comprehensive water reliability assessment. It outlines strategic efforts to mitigate water shortage conditions and incorporates an updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) designed to proactively prepare for and respond to potential water supply disruptions, ultimately ensuring sustainable water management and long-term reliability for its service area.

This Water Shortage Contingency Plan outlines the strategies for the Municipal Water District of Orange County to prepare for and respond to water shortages. It details procedures for water supply reliability analysis, annual supply and demand assessments, and response actions across six defined shortage levels, encompassing supply augmentation, demand reduction, and operational changes. The plan also includes communication protocols, legal authorities, financial consequence analysis, and refinement procedures to maintain reliable water supplies and mitigate the impacts of service disruptions, ensuring proactive and accountable management during shortage conditions.

The meetings covered multiple agenda items including a presentation on the Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water, legislative reports at federal, state, and local levels, and various committee activities. Key actions included planning for a 75th-anniversary time capsule, funding for water loss control programs, approval of professional services, and participation in a corporate work study program. The Board also reviewed financial statements, treasurer's reports, and budget revisions. Additionally, the meetings addressed internal administrative matters, cybersecurity discussions, and the performance evaluation of the General Manager.

The Board meeting focused on financial and administrative actions, including the treasurer's report, combined financial statements, and a corporate work study program presentation. Action items included awarding sole-source contracts to Ackerman Consulting and Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors, as well as the annual approval of the District's pay structure, which includes a salary range adjustment and position revisions. Information items covered department activities reports, water usage data, and personnel matters.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed various financial reports, including the Treasurer's Report, consolidated cash and investment summaries, and disbursement ratification reports. Key action items included candidate qualifications for a special district election and the adoption of a resolution regarding investment policy and guidelines. Information items covered department activity reports from administration, finance, and information technology, as well as monthly water usage data. Additionally, the board reviewed district organization, personnel matters, employee benefits, and insurance issues.