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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
The consolidation of local water agencies is the logical first step in not only securing water availability for the RVCWD’s residents and businesses, but for the entirety of the Ukiah basin. The GJ agrees with the 2003, 2008 and 2010 GJ reports and the consolidation
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R1
the RVCWD immediately pursue all avenues towards consolidation with local water districts to obtain secure access to sufficient water rights to meet the health and safety needs of the RVCWD domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers. (F1-F3, F5)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F2
The RVCWD Boards have failed in efforts to annex Russian River Flood Control. The initial short-sighted decision by Redwood Valley voters in January 1956 to not participate in the Coyote Valley Dam project and gain access to subsequent RRFCD water right contracts has continued to plague residents in the RVCWD, as attempts to secure water rights have never come to fruition.
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R1
the RVCWD immediately pursue all avenues towards consolidation with local water districts to obtain secure access to sufficient water rights to meet the health and safety needs of the RVCWD domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers. (F1-F3, F5)
R2
the RVCWD shall agendize fiscal and water rights progress at their regular meetings. (F1-
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F3
It is in the best interest of Redwood Valley residents for the current RVCWD Board to support all efforts to voluntarily consolidate rather than for the State of California to implement SB 88 proceedings.
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R1
the RVCWD immediately pursue all avenues towards consolidation with local water districts to obtain secure access to sufficient water rights to meet the health and safety needs of the RVCWD domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers. (F1-F3, F5)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F4
The $6.85 million principal balance in Federal Bureau of Reclamation Small Project Act loans remains a burden to the RVCWD, limiting access to available funding sources for infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrades.
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R3
, the RVCWD engage in negotiations with the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation to pursue partial or full loan forgiveness and/or develop a repayment plan. (F4)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F5
Lack of water to supply agricultural customers has eliminated 23 percent of the RVCWD’s annual revenue. Having not received agricultural water for almost two years, agricultural customers are asking to have their meters removed, putting an additional $100,000 in meter revenues at risk. Consequently, vineyard production is reduced, district revenues are reduced, and some vineyard viability is put in jeopardy.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
the RVCWD immediately pursue all avenues towards consolidation with local water districts to obtain secure access to sufficient water rights to meet the health and safety needs of the RVCWD domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers. (F1-F3, F5)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F6
The BOS failed their fiduciary duty to fill the vacant seat on the RVCWD Board when the special district was unable to do so themselves.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F7
Stakeholder apathy is not unique to RVCWD. Many special districts within Mendocino County struggle to generate interest in district stability and financial health. The GJ noted a lack of attendance at the RVCWD meetings and an apparent lack of concern over water rate hikes or daily water use limits.
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R4
the RVCWD shall find ways to engage their stakeholders in water security. (F7)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.
F8
The Mendocino County Water Agency (MCWA) is being reestablished for oversight of all water issues within the County. The MCWA would be the logical entity to bring forward monthly reports to the BOS to ensure RVCWD water security and the federal loan debt remain visible on the BOS legislative calendar.
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
the District 1 member to the BOS monitor and report on the current negotiations toward consolidation of water districts in the upper Russian River watershed on a quarterly basis. (F8)
R6
the BOS establish monthly agendized reporting mechanisms to receive regular MCWA progress reports, with a focus on the RVCWD crisis. (F8) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are required from the following boards: Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (F1, F4, F6, F8) and (R1, R3, R5, R6) Redwood Valley Water District Board (F1-5, F7) and (R1-4) Pursuant to Penal Code § 933.05, responses are requested from the following individual: California State Senator, District 2, (All Findings) and (All Recommendations) Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.