Score: +9
(20/27/11)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Sea Level Rise: The Water is Upon Us We Cannot Run - We Cannot Hide
Published: May 31, 2024
29 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if evacuations are called; (c) mold that may grow inside their homes; (d) exposure to infectious diseases due to contaminated standing water; (e) need to relocate temporarily or permanently as a result of floods; and (f) other community-specific risks identified in regional assessments.
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if evacuations are called; (c) mold that may grow inside their homes; (d) exposure to infectious diseases due to contaminated standing water; (e) need to relocate temporarily or permanently as a result of floods; and (f) other community-specific risks identified in regional assessments.
Agency Responses 8
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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County of Marin Board of Supervisors[PDF]
January 12, 2021
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-2, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered RI has been implemen EAnt1cJry I)1A0d1 Date: Signed: Dennis Rodoni,'President Mann County Board of Supervisors
County of Mann Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations "Reading, Writing, and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools" October 23, 2020 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS F1.
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. Strategy 6 of the Mann County Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan is an important resource in planning and implementation. The Mann Schools Wellness Collaborative is leading the implementation of key activities related to Strategy 6. As a partner in this effort, the Mann County Suicide Prevention Collaborative and Schools Team meets regularly. One current area of focus with these entities includes suicide prevention training and education across districts for students, educators, mental health providers and parents, as well as mental health screening and suicide risk assessment. F3. To he...
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-2, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered RI has been implemen EAnt1cJry I)1A0d1 Date: Signed: Dennis Rodoni,'President Mann County Board of Supervisors
County of Mann Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations "Reading, Writing, and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools" October 23, 2020 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS F1.
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-2, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered RI has been implemen EAnt1cJry I)1A0d1 Date: Signed: Dennis Rodoni,'President Mann County Board of Supervisors
County of Mann Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations "Reading, Writing, and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools" October 23, 2020 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS F1.
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-2, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered RI has been implemen EAnt1cJry I)1A0d1 Date: Signed: Dennis Rodoni,'President Mann County Board of Supervisors
County of Mann Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations "Reading, Writing, and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools" October 23, 2020 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS F1.
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
September 24, 2024
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F7 - We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F6, F8 .
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Disagree The Marin County Jail opened in 1994. A 2014 study by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 89 of California's 123 county jails were constructed before 1990 (updated to 116 total active county jails in 2023). In 2024, the Board of Supervisors budgeted over $2.5 million in modernization and maintenance work to the jail facility. The Marin County Jail is well-maintained and is not considered dated by any industry standard. The Marin County Jail has passed annual Title 15 and Title 24 inspections since opening. These inspections have been carried out by the Board of State ...
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree Although Assembly Bill 109 public safety realignment has affected the complexity of the Jail Classification System in California, the Marin County Jail design continues to provide incarcerated persons with adequate space for quality, comprehensive programming. The complexities created by AB109 have in some ways been mitigated by a decrease in the Average Daily Population (ADP) in the County Jail. In 2018, the ADP was 320 incarcerated persons. Currently, the ADP is averaging approximately 220 (where it has remained for at least the past six months). Marin County Sheriff Classification ...
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Disagree The Marin County Jail opened in 1994. A 2014 study by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 89 of California's 123 county jails were constructed before 1990 (updated to 116 total active county jails in 2023). In 2024, the Board of Supervisors budgeted over $2.5 million in modernization and maintenance work to the jail facility. The Marin County Jail is well-maintained and is not considered dated by any industry standard. The Marin County Jail has passed annual Title 15 and Title 24 inspections since opening. These inspections have been carried out by the Board of State ...
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree We have no evidence to suggest there is insufficient space in the Marin County Jail to address the mental health and substance use needs of the incarcerated population. The Marin County Sheriff's Office contracts behavioral health services from the Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS) Division of Behavioral Health Services (BHRS). These services exceed industry standards for mental health care in jail facilities. Collaboration with BHRS has been instrumental in proactively implementing improvements, and services are certified annually by the BSCC.
June 28, 2024 In 2023, the S...
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Disagree The Marin County Jail opened in 1994. A 2014 study by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 89 of California's 123 county jails were constructed before 1990 (updated to 116 total active county jails in 2023). In 2024, the Board of Supervisors budgeted over $2.5 million in modernization and maintenance work to the jail facility. The Marin County Jail is well-maintained and is not considered dated by any industry standard. The Marin County Jail has passed annual Title 15 and Title 24 inspections since opening. These inspections have been carried out by the Board of State ...
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree It is inaccurate to state that the Jail does not provide adequate space for programming to serve the needs of the current inmate population. The Average Daily Population (ADP) in custody has been declining steadily since 2018, leaving more multipurpose space per individual. All housing units within the jail, except for one, have multipurpose rooms equipped with multi-media connectivity and provide adequate space for groups, meetings, and activities. All individuals incarcerated at the jail can access tablet devices located in the unit where they reside. These tablets provide access to...
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree We cannot comment on the expansion potential of the of the Marin County Jail without a proper study by facilities and construction experts. However, it should be noted that the County's responses to items F2-F4 above address the space needs mentioned in the Grand Jury's report without the prohibitive costs of new construction. F6. The Marin County Juvenile Hall is a dated, prison-like facility that does not create the restorative justice atmosphere of a modern-day juvenile detention facility. Response: Partially Disagree
June 28, 2024 While we agree that the Juvenile Hall f...
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F7 - We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F6, F8 .
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
August 20, 2024
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
above, we cannot agree conclusively that this goal is best served by a new agency. The analysis referenced in the
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R1, R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F3
We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F2; F4 - F6
<b>GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS</b> Recommendation numbered R1, R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F3
We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F2; F4 - F6
<b>GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS</b> Recommendation numbered R1, R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F3
We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F2; F4 - F6
<b>GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS</b> Recommendation numbered R1, R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree While we agree that some under-represented, lower income areas are subject to disproportionate risk from sea level rise, communities across all socio-economic strata are subject to risk in Marin. Some underrepresented communities are not at immediate risk from sea level rise flooding, but may be disadvantaged in their ability to recover from disaster. Conversely, some wealthier communities are immediately vulnerable as they are located on low-lying areas of the shoreline. We feel that the most equitable sea level rise strategy involves providing communities with what they ne...
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F3
We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 - F2; F4 - F6
<b>GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS</b> Recommendation numbered R1, R3 will not be implemented because they are not
warranted or reasonable Recommendations numbered R2 has not been implemented and will be implemented in the
future Denn J.
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
July 30, 2024
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• 9 responses
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Score: +2
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F4, and F6.
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 and R9 have not yet been implemented, and will be implemented in the future.
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree The County of Marin has written contracts in place to ensure service delivery. F3. Membership in insurance risk pools provides the benefits of cybersecurity assessments and audits, which highlight cybersecurity deficiencies and make suggestions for improvement. Response: Agree The County of Marin maintains a Cyber insurance policy with AIG and is not part of the Bay Cities JPIA, or any pool, for Cyber insurance. AIG provides support and consulting time regarding any cyber risks. As part of this engagement, an extensive renewal process occurs yearly, in which the County must meet certain ...
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
above, County staff engaged potential municipal stakeholders in June 2024 to discuss the recommendations of this report, including potential interest in a JPA. While a few reported some level of interest dependent upon cost, others expressed that they had initiated local cybersecurity upgrades and projects in their jurisdictions and would not be interested in making any changes in the coming fiscal year. Direct service contracts with some interested agencies are more likely achieve many of the same objectives at less cost than forming a JPA, which requires a formal structure, governance, and o...
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree The County of Marin maintains a Cyber insurance policy with AIG and is not part of the Bay Cities JPIA, or any pool, for Cyber insurance. AIG provides support and consulting time regarding any cyber risks. As part of this engagement, an extensive renewal process occurs yearly, in which the County must meet certain standards to maintain coverage. Insurance risk pools for Marin's cities and towns may bring many of the same benefits more cost-effectively than could be achieved individually. F4. Having a completed, adopted and regularly updated cybersecurity plan helps ensure that all staff ...
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Agree The County of Marin Information Services and Technology (1ST) department relies on multiple vendors to provide critical services to County departments that serve the public. Including a Business Continuity clause in vendor contracts will help ensure these services are available in the event of a cyberattack or other disaster impacting vendor systems. F2. Marin County municipalities should have current, written contracts with third-party providers of Information Technology, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity services, and should not continue to use those providers' services without a ...
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F4, and F6.
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F5.
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F4, and F6.
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
July 30, 2024
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
, staff will evaluate the effectiveness of a single point of oversight in the Department of Finance, after which we will be better positioned to conclusively agree or disagree with this finding. F3. The Department of Finance does not currently have adequate resources to administer all aspects of the CAL-Card Program. Response: Partially disagree We cannot agree or disagree with this finding absent an organizational assessment which would ascertain whether adequate resources are needed or could be shifted. County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations Page 2 of 6
(May 23,...
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Partially disagree CAL-Cards are a method of payment used to purchase low-dollar-value expenditures that otherwise do not warrant issuing purchase orders or contracts. By County policy, these purchases are less than $5,000. Purchases over $5,000 are made using a requisition and Purchase Order. We cannot agree that current administration of CAL-Card use leads to oversight and controls that are "inconsistent and variable". The County has both a Procurement Manual (updated in 2023) and a CAL-Card Policy Manual (updated in 2021 ), which all CAL-Card holders are required to review and understand be...
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially disagree We cannot agree conclusively with this finding as an organizational change of this magnitude should be analyzed with a cost-benefit and organizational review that considers staffing, administration, and technological capacity, among other factors. Consistent with the response to F1, staff will evaluate the effectiveness of a single point of oversight in the Department of Finance, after which we will be better positioned to conclusively agree or disagree with this finding. F3. The Department of Finance does not currently have adequate resources to administer all aspects of th...
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
, an organizational assessment should be conducted before assigning oversight of CAL-Card to the Department of Finance. We will evaluate this potential organizational change relative to the organizational capacity of the DOF and a shared/checks and-balances approach. R3. Begin using the automated Human Resources system to document all initial and annual training, and attestation for the use of CAL-Cards. This recommendation requires further analysis. Use of existing Human Resources systems to document or administer training related to CAL Cards will need to be analyzed for feasibility. It is...
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Partially disagree CAL-Cards are a method of payment used to purchase low-dollar-value expenditures that otherwise do not warrant issuing purchase orders or contracts. By County policy, these purchases are less than $5,000. Purchases over $5,000 are made using a requisition and Purchase Order. We cannot agree that current administration of CAL-Card use leads to oversight and controls that are "inconsistent and variable". The County has both a Procurement Manual (updated in 2023) and a CAL-Card Policy Manual (updated in 2021 ), which all CAL-Card holders are required to review and understand be...
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially disagree We cannot agree or disagree with this finding, as we have not reviewed any documentation that led the Grand Jury to this conclusion. We have not identified any violations of CAL-Card policy at this time. F5. The County of Marin's initial and continuing training program for CAL-Card users and their supervisors is inadequate. Response: Partially Disagree We disagree that the initial training for CAL-Card users is inadequate. CAL-Card users receive a CAL-Card Policy Manual that clearly defines the requirements regarding use of the CAL-Card, and staff have access to both the CAL...
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree We disagree that the initial training for CAL-Card users is inadequate. CAL-Card users receive a CAL-Card Policy Manual that clearly defines the requirements regarding use of the CAL-Card, and staff have access to both the CAL-Card Policy Manual and the Procurement Manual from multiple sources. Staff are directed to the State Department of General Services Procurement Division for further training, including informational videos. There is no continuing or annual training requirement at this time. However we will review the potential for such with the Departments of Human Res...
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially disagree We cannot agree or disagree with this finding, as we have not reviewed any documentation that led the Grand Jury to this conclusion. We have not identified any violations of CAL-Card policy at this time. F5. The County of Marin's initial and continuing training program for CAL-Card users and their supervisors is inadequate. Response: Partially Disagree We disagree that the initial training for CAL-Card users is inadequate. CAL-Card users receive a CAL-Card Policy Manual that clearly defines the requirements regarding use of the CAL-Card, and staff have access to both the CAL...
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
June 25, 2024
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
above, the Board of Supervisors and the District Attorney have agreed previously that quarterly reports are warranted and feasible in the future. The organizational study referenced in F1 above will provide insight as to when quarterly reporting will be feasible, and we welcome input from the District Attorney on how we can help facilitate the process. We will continue to explore this issue with the District Attorney and will partner on a County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations
Grand Jury Reports (April 8, 2024) regular reporting process informed by evaluation of a...
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
r 1, 2023, for this quarterly reporting to begin, the Board of Supervisors' and District Attorney's responses to the report indicate this recommendation "will be implemented in the future".
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
partially disagree with the findings numbered: F1, F2.
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R2 has been implemented.
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
August 23, 2022
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6 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +3
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F4, and FG ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: FS GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation(s) numbered R1-R2 have been implemented.
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Agree. Recognizing that a successful response is a shared credit to the community as a whole, we believe our rapid, data-driven, and comprehensive approach inspired trust and significantly mitigated the harm of the pandemic. F2. Marin's broad emergency response showed that the county's health and human services, law enforcement, fire protection, public schools, and other public agencies coordinated and responded to multiple emergencies and inevitable surprises very effectively. Response: Agree. The deep partnership and collaboration across multiple agencies in each element of the response was ...
F2
To be effective, a countywide agency created to address sea level rise in Marin County should include the County of Marin, all cities and towns, and appropriate special districts in Marin County as funding participants.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. The deep partnership and collaboration across multiple agencies in each element of the response was the most critical element of success. F3. The county and community-based organizations overcame initial communications, operational, and logistical challenges, and these collaborations were key to serving the public health needs of Marin's communities. Response: Agree. The lack of experience dealing with such an all-encompassing event led to initial communications. challenges. ,Howeyer, these challenges were quickly identified, confronted, an'd resolved. F4. Marin County's Public Health D...
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Agree. Recognizing that a successful response is a shared credit to the community as a whole, we believe our rapid, data-driven, and comprehensive approach inspired trust and significantly mitigated the harm of the pandemic. F2. Marin's broad emergency response showed that the county's health and human services, law enforcement, fire protection, public schools, and other public agencies coordinated and responded to multiple emergencies and inevitable surprises very effectively. Response: Agree. The deep partnership and collaboration across multiple agencies in each element of the response was ...
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. The lack of experience dealing with such an all-encompassing event led to initial communications. challenges. ,Howeyer, these challenges were quickly identified, confronted, an'd resolved. F4. Marin County's Public Health Department did an admirable job addressing an avoidable San Quentin COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in a strain on Marin's health facilities and resources. Response: Agree. Due to many factors, there was a large outbreak at the State Prison in Marin. Although not part of the County of Marin's jurisdiction, upon learning of the problem the County Public Health Officer...
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F4, and FG ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: FS GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation(s) numbered R1-R2 have been implemented.
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially disagree. Although we agree that there was not always adequate engagement and coordination with our cities and towns, there were often challenging state and federal mandates that were driving implementation of health and safety protocols that made engagement a real challenge. The County often received notification of changes in state or federal protocols at the same time as the public. We tried to improve communication based on feedback from the cities and towns with weekly updates regarding pandemic developments. To date, Ors. Willis and Santora have directly participated in over 40...
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree. This review has already taken place and a decision has been made to reorganize and restructure this agency. County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations Page 3 of 5
(May 25, 2022) RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommends the following: R1. By October 31, 2022, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should initiate a comprehensive review of the countywide COVID-19 pandemic response, with the involvement of municipalities, schools, community-based organizations, and businesses. This recommendation has been implemented. The ...
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Town of Corte Madera[PDF]
August 21, 2024
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6 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -4
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
A comprehensive countywide agency is necessary to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
While the Town of Corte Madera agrees that collaboration amongst the County of Marin, Marin cities, towns, special districts, and public agencies is essential to effectively address the impacts of sea level rise, the Town does not support the creation of a new countywide agency at this time.
R1
The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with Marin county cities, towns, Bel Marin Keys Community Services District and Marin Water should create a comprehensive countywide agency with authority to plan and implement adaptation efforts addressing the impacts of sea level rise in Marin County.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The Town of Corte Madera does not have the authority to direct the Board of Supervisors to implement this Recommendation.
R2
The Board of Supervisors should actively enlist the participation and support of state and federal legislators toward the creation and funding of this comprehensive countywide agency.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The Town of Corte Madera does not have the authority to direct the Board of Supervisors to implement this Recommendation.
F3
The complete failure to create and implement effective countywide sea level rise adaptation projects in Marin County will result in significant damages and losses to commercial and residential properties as well as infrastructure, both public and private.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F5 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, F6 a.
R3
The Board of Supervisors should require the newly created countywide entity to create plans that recognize and address sea level rise exposure and the specific risks to the populations in the Canal District, Marin City, specific areas in Novato, and all low-lying geographic regions where lower income populations reside. The plan should identify and address the risks impacting those populations, which include: (a) risks of becoming stranded due to inaccessible roads; (b) lack of transportation if...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The Town of Corte Madera does not have the authority to direct the Board of Supervisors to implement this Recommendation.
F4
The 2034 deadline imposed by Sections 30985-30985.8 of the California Public Resources Code for each California county to submit its official sea level rise mitigation plan is “too little too late” for Marin county, and delaying action until then will expose coastal and Bay areas to unnecessary flooding risks, financial and other losses.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F5 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, F6 a.
F5
Under-represented populations reside in areas that are severely vulnerable to sea level rise because they are in low-lying ground.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F5 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, F6 a.
F6
Sea level rise plans to be developed by a countywide entity should include adaptation strategies that directly apply to under-represented communities in low-lying areas with great exposure to sea level rise, such as the Canal District, areas of Novato, and Marin City, among others.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F5 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F3, F4, F6 a.