Score: +50
(61/32/11)
Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Contact: Richard S. Nakano Foreperson
Published: July 01, 2019
14 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Agency Responses 24
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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City of Antioch
December 11, 2019
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4 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: +1
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
"Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 21, 2019." Response: The City of Antioch agrees with this finding.
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
"The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities by June 30, 2020."
Response. The recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Antioch will need to fully analyze and evaluate the impacts of implementing this type of ordinance. As presented in the Grand Jury Report, trash comes in many different forms and from many different sources. Focusing on one specific source ban is not a feasible solution to achieve mandatory trash reduction require...
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
"The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit, by December 31, 2019." Response. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, or it is not reasonable. The annual report format is prepared collaboratively by a BASMAA workgroup and reviewed and approved by Regional Water Board staff. Therefore, this recommendation not only affects the cities within Contra Costa and the County, but ...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
"The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability, by June 30, 2020." Response. The recommendation has been implemented. As an effort to increase funding to meet increasingly stringent storm water regulations, a countywide ballot measure was conducted in 2012. The measure was sponsored and funded by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, which the City of Antioch is a member; however, it failed by a 60% "No" response. The City of Antioch co...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County." Response: The City of Antioch agrees with this finding. Phone: (925) 779-7011 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 200 H Street Fax: (925) 779-7003 Antioch, CA. 94509 Antiochca.gov AntiochlsOpportunity.com
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
"Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas." Response: The City of Antioch partially disagrees with this finding. The Grand Jury Report references a table taken from the Caltrans, Trash Load Reduction Workplan for the San Francisco Bay Region, 2016, which indicated the locations of highway ramps with high trash levels; however, none of the ramps listed are within the City of Antioch. The Grand Jury Report also reference...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
"No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town." Response: The City of Antioch partially disagrees with this finding. While Antioch agrees there is no narrative summary provided in the annual reports, there is also no provisional requirement to do so. More importantly, the annual report form is developed in collaboration with all 76 regional municipal stormwater permittees through the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Associat...
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City of Brentwood
August 15, 2019
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City of Clayton
August 21, 2019
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4 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: +2
(+4, 1, -2)
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with this Finding. The City of Clayton notes it has taken prior actions and has exceeded the 80% reduction goal and has achieved a 99% reduction in trash discharges in FY 2014/15, years in advance of the deadlines.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The City of Clayton through other actions has achieved a 99% reduction in its trash reduction goal in FY 2014/15. The implementation of a local ordinance would not modify or improve our already achieved compliance.
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with this Finding. The City of Clayton has achieved a 99 % reduction in its trash reduction goal in FY 2014/15, years in advance of the deadline.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The City of Clayton already includes a narrative summary in its Fiscal Year Annual Budget covering accomplishments, challenges, costs, and future funds needed to comply with the Permit regulations, and it is included with the annul ERU levy report to the City Council.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Due: June 30, 2020
Scheduled: Information conveyed in FY 19/20 City Budget presented June 4, 2019; ongoing efforts for state legislation and regional cooperation.
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City currently is in compliance with the Permit. In the FY 19/20 City Budget, presented at the June 4, 2019 City Council meeting, information was conveyed regarding the unfunded mandate, funding constraints and options related to MRP permit compliance.
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with this Finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with this Finding.
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City of Concord
September 03, 2019
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3 pages
• 1 response
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Score: +1
(+1, 0, 0)
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Concord agrees with the Finding. Finding F7: "Concord, EI Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities." Response: The City of Concord agrees with the Finding. As a point of clarification, the City of Concord refers to the banned food packaging as "Polystyrene Foam" since StyrofoamTM is trademarked brand for a type of plastic foam, also commonly called expanded polystyrene. Finding F9: "No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, ...
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City of El Cerrito
September 06, 2019
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3 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 3, 0)
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Implemented
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: April of each year
Score: 0
The City of El Cerrito has previously implemented this recommendation.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Due: June 30, 2020
Scheduled: Ongoing; SB 231 support in summer 2017
Score: 0
The City of El Cerrito has previously implemented this recommendation.
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with this finding.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of El Cerrito partially agrees with this finding.
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City of Hercules
July 23, 2019
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4 pages
• 9 responses
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Score: +1
(+3, 3, -2)
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Disagree. As noted above, the City was in full compliance as of March, 2019.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented by the City of Hercules as it should be done through the CCCWP which exists expressly for this purpose and the City will provide input into that process. . T
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree. As noted above, while Hercules was provided with a Cease and Desist Order, the City was in compliance as of March, 2019, well before the actual deadline.
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented. The City of Hercules currently does not have adequate funding to meet Board trash reduction mandates associated with municipal stormwater systems. The City's Stormwater Fund in meeting these mandates operates at an annual deficit which is covered on a de facto basis by the City's General Fund, and that deficit amount is increasing annually. As an unfunded State mandate, funds should come from the State of California. In addition, trash also enters waterbodies including creeks and the shoreline due to wind, from homeless encampments, and the State hig...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree.
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
, though not requested. City of Hercules 111 Civic Drive, Hercules, California 94547 (510) 799-8200 www.ci.Hercules.ca.us
FINDINGS Finding 1. The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019. City Response: Agree. Finding 4. In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals. City Response: Partially Agree. As noted above, while Hercul...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially agree. Information as described may not be fully captured in the required annual reports, however, there is information available in other City documents including the annual budget, specifically for the City's Stormwater Fund which operates at an annual deficit.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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City of Lafayette
August 12, 2019
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4 pages
• 1 response
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Score: +1
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit, by December 31, 2019. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented for the 2019-2020 Report. R4. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid liability, by June 30, 2020. The recommendation re...
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City of Lafayette (Revised)
December 18, 2019
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1 pages
• 1 response
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Score: 0
(+0, 1, 0)
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
to: "The recommendation has been implemented." The Lafayette City Council has identified additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements - specifically the City has proposed a number of sales tax and bond measures over the last 15 years. However the identified options have proven to be unpopular with voters. Short of a sales tax or bond measure passing, Lafayette has limited ability to increase revenue and therefore will be forced to utilize more of their General fund to meet Permit requirements, particularly as more extensive requirements may be added over time without relief fro...
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City of Martinez
July 24, 2019
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3 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: 0
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils produce a comprehensive annual Stormwater Report as required by the Regional Municipal Permit that highlights accomplishments and challenges. This information is readily available to the public via the State's online reporting systems. Any additional reporting is considered duplicative. Grand Jury Recommendation R4. The Board of Supervisors and City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potenti...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils produce a comprehensive annual Stormwater Report as required by the Regional Municipal Permit that highlights accomplishments and challenges. This information is readily available to the public via the State's online reporting systems. Any additional reporting is considered duplicative. Grand Jury Recommendation R4. The Board of Supervisors and City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potenti...
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City of Oakley
September 04, 2019
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: 0
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City believes this finding is accurate. Finding #6. Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that the unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns and the County." <i>Response:</i> The City believes this finding is accurate. Finding #9. No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by the CCCWP, the County and each city and town." <b>Response:</b> The City believes this finding is accurate. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b> <b>Re...
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. The recommendation affects not only the cities of Contra Costa and the County but also the full 76 co-permittees under the MRP. The annual form report is collaboratively prepared by a BASMAA workgroup and reviewed and approved by the Regional Water Board staff. This requires the consensus of many parties. While the City of Oakley is willing to propose this change, it could not be implemented until at least a year from the date of this letter. Recommendation #4. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying addition...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. The staff needs, cost and availability to prepare the needed ordinance must be evaluated and work plans developed. We cannot commit to having that study completed within the 6 months that you propose. Without further consideration of the question itself we cannot speculate on what a reasonable response or action timeline might be. Recommendation #3. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs and funds needed...
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City of Oakley (Revised)
December 18, 2019
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -1
(+0, 1, -1)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented, as it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The annual form report is collaboratively prepared by a BASMAA workgroup and reviewed and approved by the Regional Water Board staff. All 76 copermittees under the MRP are affected by such a recommendation. The City of Oakley provides all required reports and those are available to the public. Recommendation #4. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund the Permit and avoid potential liability by June 30, 2020. Response: The rec...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Efforts to increase funding needed to achieve compliance were evident by the County-wide ballot measure conducted in 2012. The measure was sponsored by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, of which the City of Oakley is a member. While the measure failed, it is evidence of efforts being made to seek the needed funding. The City of Oakley will continue to seek other funding opportunities, including State legislation that would provide mechanisms for more adequate storm water funding. We thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Civil Grand Jury's ...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation will not be implemented because the City believes that regional or statewide efforts that focus on the larger issue of water pollution are needed to effectively address these challenges. If this is to be an issue for each individual city to address, staff needs, cost and availability to prepare the needed ordinance must be evaluated and work plans developed. We cannot commit to having that study completed within the 6 months that you propose and believe a regional or statewide effort is needed and would prove far more effective. <b>Recommendation #3.</b> The Board of Supervi...
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City of Orinda
September 03, 2019
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3 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -1
(+0, 7, -1)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree.
F3:
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals. Response: Agree.
F6:
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs area a challenge for cities, towns, and the County. Response: Agree. Furthermore, permit requirements are once again expected to expand with the upcoming Permit 3.0, which would be ...
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019. Response: Agree.
F3:
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals. Response: Agree.
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Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit ...
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The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Orinda will consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in our community at a future City Council meeting prior to December 8, 2019. It is noted that alternative ways to limit use of styrofoam can also be explored at the State and Federal levels, such as placing limits on the suppliers and/or distributors of such containers, which may be efficient and effective as well. The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider
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directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accom...
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree.
F6:
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs area a challenge for cities, towns, and the County. Response: Agree. Furthermore, permit requirements are once again expected to expand with the upcoming Permit 3.0, which would be effective January 1, 2021, and will put additional demands on limited city resources. General Information Administration Planning Parks & Recreation Police <b>Public Works</b> (925) 253-4200 (ph) (925) 253-4220 (ph) (925) 253-4210 (ph) (925) 254-2445 (ph) (925) 254-6820 (ph) (925) 253-4231 (ph)...
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The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Agree.
F3:
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals. Response: Agree.
F6:
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs area a challenge for cities, towns, and the County. Response: Agree. Furthermore, permit requirements are once again expected to expand with the upcoming Permit 3.0, which would be ...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not The City of Orinda intends to meet the June 30, 2020 warranted or reasonable. trash reduction goal set forth in the Permit, and therefore does not anticipate the need for additional funding with respect to that particular requirement.
The Orinda City Council approved this response at the September 3, 2019 City Council meeting. Sincerely, Inga Miller Mayor Cc: [email protected]
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
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No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challeng...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree. The form of the annual report is approved by the State Water Board and does not have said summary sections and therefore are not required. Equivalent information is available through other city documents, such as the annual budget and the staff report for setting the annual stormwater utility assessment fee. These documents are processed through City Council meetings, open to the public. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b>
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City Council decided that pursuing an ordinance to limit use of Styrofoam was not warranted when considering the potential benefits compared to the costs.
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Pinole
August 21, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Implemented
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: Implementation and compliance efforts are ongoing.
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Summary as follows: R1-1. The City of Pinole adopted a trash capture ordinance in late 2017. The City hosted a vendor fair to introduce commercial property owners and managers to trash capture manufacturers and installers. Implementation and compliance efforts are ongoing.
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: In part will be implemented in the future.
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented but in part will be implemented in the future. The City of Pinole will provide a concise summary of our accomplishments with our Annual Report.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: June 30, 2020
Scheduled: Parts require further analysis.
Score: 0
The recommendation has, in part, been implemented. Additionally, parts of the recommendation require further analysis.
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Pinole partially disagrees with this finding. The City of Pinole should also be listed as impacted by high trash generation along the portion of Interstate 80 and the ramps that are in Pinole.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pinole agrees with this finding.
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City of Pittsburg
September 05, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Pittsburg agrees with the finding.
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City of Pleasant Hill
August 20, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree. The City has met the 80% trash reduction goal by the July 1, 2019 deadline.
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis, to assess potential statewide action on the issue and to evaluate the possible impact, particularly to local businesses, of limiting the use of Styrofoam containers.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation will be implemented. City staff will provide a concise summary of the Annual Report, citing accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit by December 31, 2019.
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Implement
Due: June 30, 2020
Scheduled: FY 2017-18
Score: +1
The recommendation will be implemented as the City will look for additional revenue sources to fully fund the Permit requirements, including state-level funding opportunities. Please feel free to contact me for additional information regarding the City's response at 925-671- 5284. Sincerely, Andrew Murray, Assistant City Manager
Cc: Ken Carlson, Mayor Matthew Rinn, Vice-Mayor Michael G. Harris, Councilmember Sue Noack, Councilmember Timothy M. Flaherty, Councilmember June Catalano, City Manager Janet Coleson, City Attorney Mario Moreno, City Engineer Attachments: - Letter from Contra Costa Co...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree. The structure of the Annual Report required by the Regional Water Board as part of the current Permit does not lend itself to providing a 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 - (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org
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December 30, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree. The City has met the 80% trash reduction goal by the July 1, 2019 deadline.
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. Staff is assessing potential statewide action on the issue and evaluating the possible impact, particularly to local businesses, of limiting the use of Styrofoam containers. The City is conducting outreach to the business community as well as the general public; this outreach includes online surveys as well as in-person interviews. Outreach and analysis will be completed and a report will be prepared with the results for future consideration by the City Council on or before March 16, 2020.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation will be implemented. City staff will provide a concise summary of the Annual Report, citing accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit by December 31, 2019.
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City Council has identified the adopted Capital Improvement Program to fully fund the program to meet the needs of the Permit requirements. Please feel free to contact me for additional information regarding the City's response at 925-671-5267. Sincerety, latalares June Catalano City Manager Matthew Rinn, Mayor cc: Sue Noack, Vice Mayor Ken Carlson, Councilmember Michael G. Harris, Councilmember Timothy M. Flaherty, Councilmember Janet Coleson, City Attorney Mario Moreno, City Engineer Attachments: Letter from Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury Re...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree. The structure of the Annual Report required by the Regional Water Board as part of the current Permit does not lend itself to providing a narrative summary and does not require a breakdown of costs, challenges, and funds needed for compliance. 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 - (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org
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September 05, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The respondent agrees with the finding as it pertains to Richmond.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Response: The respondent disagrees with the recommendation as the City of Richmond has already implemented this process during its annual budget presentation to City Council.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Response: The City is currently in compliance with the Permit. However, the City of Richmond will consider identifying additional revenue sources to fund the Stormwater Program as Permit requirements include unfunded mandates.
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The respondent agrees with the finding as it pertains to Richmond. The City of Richmond has established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging, single-use plastic bags, and a comprehensive food ware ordinance banning plastic straws.
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The respondent agrees with the finding as it pertains to Richmond.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Response: The respondent disagrees with the finding. Accomplishments on trash load reduction are reported under Section C.10 of the annual report. However, the Permit does not require the City to report challenges, costs and funds, thus it is not necessary to include them in the annual report.
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December 19, 2019
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R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
below: Recommendation: The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying 4. additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability, by June 30, 2020. City of Richmond
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City of San Pablo
August 05, 2019
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F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F6: "Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns and the County." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F7: "Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafay...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability, by June 30, 2020." Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City of San Pablo has already obtained over $5 million dollars in funding, from grants and other non-City sources, to assist with the current permit requirements by June 30, 2020. The City of San Pablo does not need to identify additional revenue sources in order to comply. We hope t...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns and the County." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F7: "Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packing in their communities." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. However, as a point of clarification, the City of San Pablo has a "plastic foam" product ban not a 13831 San Pablo Avenue, ...
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packing in their communities." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. However, as a point of clarification, the City of San Pablo has a "plastic foam" product ban not a 13831 San Pablo Avenue, Building 1 ● San Pablo, CA 94806 Main: 510-215-3000 ● Fax: 510-215-3011 www.SanPabloCA.gov
P age | 2 "Styrofoam" ban. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand for a type of plastic foam, also called expanded polystyrene. F9: "No nar...
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County and each city and town." Response: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. Through the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA), the annual report form is developed for all 76 regional permittees and is approved by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Therefore, the RWQCB determines what and how information is reported. This approved reporting form do...
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September 06, 2019
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F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater We agree with the finding. Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and San Ramon has achieved the County to take action to reduce trash 100% trash reduction. discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019.
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Using the formula prescribe in the Permit, We agree with the finding. Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El San Ramon has achieved Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, 100% trash reduction. Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town The recommendation has Councils should consider identifying additional been implemented. The City revenue sources to fully fund Permit and County have identified requirements in order to comply with the Permit additional revenue sources and avoid potential liability, by June 30, 2020. and attempted to raise additional revenue, but have been unsuccessful due to Proposition 218 requirements. The City of San Ramon appreciates the work performed by the Grand Jury and acknowledges the importance of the role served in oversight of local government activitie...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The County estimates that it will need an We agree with the finding. additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit Requirements.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, We partially disagree with the challenges, costs, and funds needed to comply finding. San Ramon does with the Permit is provided in the required provide some of this annual reports prepared by the CCCWP, the information with its annual County, and each City and Town. reports. City Council: 973-2530 City Clerk: 973-2539 Engineering Services: 973-2670 Planning Services: 973-2560 Transportation Services: 973-2650 City Manager: 973-2530 Building & Safety Services: 973-2580 Finance Division: 973-2609 Police Services: 973-2700 City Attorney: 973-2549 Empl...
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City of Walnut Creek
August 07, 2019
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2 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +6
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the finding Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito,
F3:
Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals. Response: Agree with the finding Both the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) and Local Agency Formation Commission
F6:
(LAFCO) report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County. Response: Agree with the fi...
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: FY 2018-2019
Score: +1
action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019. Response: Agree with the finding Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito,
F3:
Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals. Response: Agree with the finding Both the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) and Local Agency Formation Commission
F6:
(LAFCO) report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit co...
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the finding Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito,
F3:
Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: FY 2018-2019
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by December 31, 2019. An executive summary of the FY 2018-2019 annual report and trash reduction achievements will be prepared and provided to City Council. The summary will include a brief narrative of the accomplishments and challenges, costs and funding of permit provisions.
R4:
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability, by June 30, 2020. Response: The rec...
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City of Walnut Creek is already compliant with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Permit (Order No. R2-2015-0049) requirement for stormwater trash reduction. The permit requires a reduction of 80% by June 30, 2019 and the City of Walnut Creek has achieved a trash reduction of 96.2%; therefore additional funding sources are not required to meet the current permit. If the trash reduction goal continues to increase in future Municipal Stormwater Permits, this could create funding challenges for the...
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the finding Both the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP) and Local Agency Formation Commission
F6:
(LAFCO) report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the finding Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and
F7:
Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree with the finding No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully
F9:
comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
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Town of Moraga
August 29, 2019
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3 pages
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Score: +3
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The 2015 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires most of the cities, towns, and the County to take action to reduce trash discharges by 80%, from 2009 baseline levels, by July 1, 2019
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding.
R1
The City Councils of Hercules and Pinole should each consider directing their city manager to implement trash controls to bring them into compliance with the 80% trash reduction goal
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the eastern portion of the County were added to the Permit in February, 2019 and have a requirement to reduce trash discharges by 70%, from their 2016 baseline trash levels, by December 31, 2019.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City/Town Councils of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and San Ramon should consider limiting the use of Styrofoam containers in their communities
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Town of Moraga recommends limitations on Styrofoam containers be handled at the State and/or County level as it is impractical for staff to develop, implement and monitor compliance with a policy due to limited staff resources.
F3
Using the formula prescribed in the Permit, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek report that they have already reached their July 1, 2019 trash reduction goals.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding.
R3
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider directing staff to provide a concise summary of their Annual Reports, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit,
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: at least a year from the date of this letter
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. The recommendation affects not only the cities of Contra Costa County and the county itself but also the full 76 co-permittees under the Municipal Regional Permit. The annual form report is collaboratively prepared by a Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA) workgroup and reviewed and approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board staff. This requires the consensus of many parties. While the Town of Moraga is willing to propose this change, it could not be implemented until at least a year from the date of this letter.
F4
In June, 2018, Hercules and Pinole were issued Cease and Desist Orders by the Water Board requiring them to improve their performance in meeting their trash reduction goals.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Board of Supervisors and all City/Town Councils should consider identifying additional revenue sources to fully fund Permit requirements in order to comply with the Permit and avoid potential liability,
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: June 30, 2020
Scheduled: ongoing
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. Identifying additional funding sources is ongoing as a matter of course. Staff continuously looks for funding sources in concert with the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. This effort goes to grant funding programs at the state level and does include the Contra Costa effort to add a new stormwater utility assessment in 2012, which failed at the ballot box. The Town of Moraga conducted a Proposition 218 Property-Related Fee mail-in ballot measure in 2018, which unfortunately also failed at the ballot box. Searches for new funding for elements of the...
F5
The County estimates that it will need an additional $1.2 million per year to meet all the Permit requirements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Both the CCCWP and LAFCO report that unfunded federal and state mandated stormwater permit compliance programs are a challenge for cities, towns, and the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding.
F7
Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Caltrans reports that highways and ramps along portions of Highways 4 and 24, Interstates 80, 580, and 680 in Antioch, El Cerrito, Richmond, and in the unincorporated areas of the County are high trash generation areas.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding.
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December 20, 2019
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