Score: -5
(5/22/10)
Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Contact: Jim Mellander Foreperson
Published: May 29, 2017
7 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018.
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
F4
The older sections of the County flood control system are approaching their design life of 70 years.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 5
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Board of Supervisors
August 10, 2017
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18 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: -4
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. F2. Because of very little affordable housing availability, the County's emergency shelters and CARE centers are vital resources to the homeless. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. CARE Centers and County emergency shelters are critical components of an effective crisis response system for persons who experience an unexpected housing crisis - which may arise with or without respect to the availability of affordable housing. F3. The County is dependent on HUD for grants that provide the bulk of the money expended by the County ...
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: fiscal year 2013-14
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The County is aware of the costs of operating a County shelter, as it operates four shelter facilities throughout Central and West County. The cost of an East County facility would not vary significantly. However, the County is not the only entity that can provide shelter services in Contra Costa and values public/private partnerships with community-based agencies that operate shelter services in the community. R2. The BOS should consider finding a funding source to create and maintain a Countyoperated shelter in East Cou...
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. CARE Centers and County emergency shelters are critical components of an effective crisis response system for persons who experience an unexpected housing crisis - which may arise with or without respect to the availability of affordable housing. F3. The County is dependent on HUD for grants that provide the bulk of the money expended by the County to help the homeless. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. HUD grants contribute significantly to the Health Services Department Health, Housing, and Homeless Services Di...
R2
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: fiscal year 2013-14
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The County wholly funds the Don Brown Shelter in East County that is operated by the non-profit organization, Anka Behavioral Health. The Don Brown Shelter will soon expand its capacity from 20 beds to 32 beds. R3. The BOS should consider finding a funding source to create and maintain a County-operated CARE center in East County. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. A funding source has already been identified to create and maintain a CARE Center in East County. The East Count...
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. HUD grants contribute significantly to the Health Services Department Health, Housing, and Homeless Services Division's budget. However, as budgeted for fiscal year 2017-18, HUD grants are projected to provide about 29% of the anticipated funding needed to support homeless services programs. County contributions, an intradepartmental partnership with the Mental Health Division that provides Mental Health Services Act funding, and an interdepartmental partnership with the Employment and Human Services Department that provides CalWorks funding...
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: fiscal year 2013-14
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. A funding source has already been identified to create and maintain a CARE Center in East County. The East County CARE center will be operated by a non-profit agency in line with other CARE centers operated by CBO's within the continuum of care.
R4. The BOS should consider finding a sustainable funding source to increase the number of beds in existing County-operated shelters. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. All County-operated shelters are at maximum occupancy set forth...
F4
The older sections of the County flood control system are approaching their design life of 70 years.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. F5. The County structures its homeless programs to meet local needs and in accordance with HUD compliance mandates. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
F6. East County lacks an emergency shelter that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F7. East County has a CARE center that is run by a non-profit. Response: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. An East County CARE Center has not been established. F8. West County has an emergency shelter that is operated by the County. Response: The respo...
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: fiscal year 2013-14
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. All County-operated shelters are at maximum occupancy set forth by the planning and fire department. R5. The BOS should consider finding a sustainable funding source to set up additional County-operated CARE centers. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. An East County CARE center is in its pre-development stage and is expected to be operated by a nonprofit agency and open in 2018. It will be funded in part by the County. The County works in partnership with non-profit organiz...
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding.
F6. East County lacks an emergency shelter that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F7. East County has a CARE center that is run by a non-profit. Response: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. An East County CARE Center has not been established. F8. West County has an emergency shelter that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F9. West County lacks a CARE center that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The CARE Center i...
F6
The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. F7. East County has a CARE center that is run by a non-profit. Response: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. An East County CARE Center has not been established. F8. West County has an emergency shelter that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F9. West County lacks a CARE center that is operated by the County. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The CARE Center in West County is operated by a non-profit agency. F10. Central County has an emergency shelter that is operated by the County....
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Board of Supervisors
August 09, 2017
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16 pages
• 10 responses
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The older sections of the County flood control system are approaching their design life of 70 years.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Board of Supervisors
August 09, 2017
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24 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: -2
(+0, 8, -2)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. The County's Probation and Health Services departments work collaboratively to provide a high level of Mental Health services to the youth in the Juvenile Justice system including Juvenile Hall and the Orin Allen Youth Facility. F2. Under the terms of the Katie A. requirements, upper and middle management levels of CFS and BHS have started to coordinate their efforts. Response: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. Since about 1996, the Behavioral Health Division and Child and Family Services Bureau have collaborated on children's mental heal...
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: FY 2016-2017
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. There are currently three funded psychiatrist positions that are vacant and the County is working to fill. Once those positions are filled, the County will continue assessing staffing needs and determine the number of additional positions needed. Furthermore, the County is currently in negotiations with Physicians' and Dentists' Organization of Contra Costa, which includes a review of benefits and wages for all represented classifications, including psychiatrists. Once an agreement is reached, more accurate salary and benefits figures will be avail...
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. Since about 1996, the Behavioral Health Division and Child and Family Services Bureau have collaborated on children's mental health services in a comprehensive way. Katie A. and the implementation of Continuum of Care Reform have contributed to a more coordinated relationship since Health Services and Employment and Human Services department staff meet on a weekly basis and often meet more than once a week. F3. Many at-risk children are not receiving mental health treatment for several weeks to several months after the County assesses their men...
R2
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: FY 2016-2017
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. The County is currently in negotiations with Physicians' and Dentists' Organization of Contra Costa; therefore, a review of benefits and wages for all represented classifications, including psychiatrists, is underway. The County cannot compete with the private market; therefore, comparing County compensation packages with other counties establishes more reasonable benchmarks. The issue of the County's psychiatrist compensation packages is being addressed and will be known after negotiations are complete. R3. The Board of ...
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. Children presenting at the Regional Clinics are seen on average within eleven to sixteen days for their first appointment with a Mental Health Clinical Specialist that provides comprehensive assessment and treatment. The County recognizes challenges with the availability of child psychiatrists and delays may occur with the medical treatment and medication support of the child. F4. Children's Mental Health Services estimates that the County needs an additional six psychiatrists for its three clinics.
Response: The respondent disagrees partia...
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: FY 2016-2017
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Clinical staff are fairly and evenly distributed across the regional clinics with equitable ratios of children per therapist. Table A, included in the response to F7 shows the equitable distribution of psychiatrists across the County clinics. Our goal is to continue to deploy therapists with consideration to equity and the number of consumers presenting at the clinics for services. R4. The Board of Supervisors should consider identifying funds to enable BHS to review and improve systems related to the real time availability of CBOs and individual privat...
F4
The older sections of the County flood control system are approaching their design life of 70 years.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. The County recognizes a need for additional psychiatrists to eliminate long waits for Psychiatry and to adequately staff our clinics. While the County is working to fill vacant psychiatrist positions, psychiatrist contractors are working at the clinics to support psychiatry services. The County will be looking at psychiatrist staffing to determine the number of additional psychiatrists needed for its three clinics. F5. County salaries for psychiatrists are not competitive with private practice. Response: The respondent agrees with the findin...
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: FY 2016-2017
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not reasonable. The County is not aware of the existence of a real time tool to support the recommended effort. However, the County has processes in place to maintain current information on the availability of CBOs and individual private therapists. The Access Line regularly conducts test calls to CBOs and private therapists to ensure appointments are available. No referral is made to a CBO or private therapist unless they have an appointment available in the next ten (10) days. R5. The Board of Supervisors should consider directing BHS ...
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent agrees with the finding. In general, private sector practices offer more competitive salaries than public agencies. F6. The shortage of psychiatrists causes delays in the diagnosis and treatment of medium to severely mentally ill children. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. Shortage of psychiatrists may delay the medical treatment and medication support of the child. However, children are assessed and diagnosed to be seen for outpatient therapy by a Mental Health Clinical Specialist within eleven to sixteen days on average. F7. West County clinic, whi...
F6
The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. Shortage of psychiatrists may delay the medical treatment and medication support of the child. However, children are assessed and diagnosed to be seen for outpatient therapy by a Mental Health Clinical Specialist within eleven to sixteen days on average. F7. West County clinic, which has the most medium to severe patients, also has the highest patient to therapist ratio. Response: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. The number of children and ratios cited in table 1 of this grand jury report are inaccurate. The numbers stated b...
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Board of Supervisors
August 01, 2017
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15 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: -3
(+0, 4, -3)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree. The Bay Area Earthquake Plan does serve as an important planning and preparation document. However, the Plan only includes high level strategies and does not include specific incident response strategies. F2. The Sheriff OES is charged with planning and coordinating the County's response to a disaster. Response: Agree. F3. Sheriff OES Catastrophic Mass Care and Shelter Plan and other earthquake operational planning and preparation plans, dated 2010, do not meet the 2016 Bay Area Earthquake Plan requirements. Response: Agree. It is important to note that the County's 2010 Pl...
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or not reasonable. Current Operational Area annexes should be updated to reflect the local, all hazards County Emergency Operations Plan. Page 2 of 3
R3. Sheriff OES should consider developing a written Mass Care and Shelter protocol by July 1, 2018, that covers selection, inspection, and opening a shelter, and identifying funds to do so. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or not reasonable. In Contra Costa County, the Employment and Human Services Department is responsible for...
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. F3. Sheriff OES Catastrophic Mass Care and Shelter Plan and other earthquake operational planning and preparation plans, dated 2010, do not meet the 2016 Bay Area Earthquake Plan requirements. Response: Agree. It is important to note that the County's 2010 Plan was written to link to the previous Bay Area Earthquake Plan. The County Plan has not been updated since the Bay Area Plan was updated in mid-2016. F5. EHSD 2016 Emergency Management Plan differs from the Sheriff OES 2010 Mass Care and Shelter Plan. Response: Agree. F8. Sheriff OES does not have the resources to update all the op...
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. It is important to note that the County's 2010 Plan was written to link to the previous Bay Area Earthquake Plan. The County Plan has not been updated since the Bay Area Plan was updated in mid-2016. F5. EHSD 2016 Emergency Management Plan differs from the Sheriff OES 2010 Mass Care and Shelter Plan. Response: Agree. F8. Sheriff OES does not have the resources to update all the operational planning and preparation plans as required by the 2016 Bay Area Earthquake Plan. Response: Partially Disagree. It would be an extremely difficult and costly task for the Sheriff's Office to continuous...
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or not reasonable. In Contra Costa County, the Employment and Human Services Department is responsible for this function. The American Red Cross plays a critical outside support role as well. R4. Sheriff OES should consider including shelter selection, inspection and preparation when it establishes the Emergency Operations Center for a simulated disaster as part of disaster exercises. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or not reasonable. The Sheriff's Office does integrate shelt...
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or not reasonable. The Sheriff's Office does integrate shelter operations into exercises performed in the Emergency Operations Center. However, the responsibility for site selection, inspection and preparation rests with the Employment and Human Services Department for the unincorporated areas and the cities for disasters within city limits. R6. Sheriff OES should consider providing training to EHSD on how to use the NSS system after EHSD is granted access to view the NSS list. Response: This recommendation has not yet been...
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. F8. Sheriff OES does not have the resources to update all the operational planning and preparation plans as required by the 2016 Bay Area Earthquake Plan. Response: Partially Disagree. It would be an extremely difficult and costly task for the Sheriff's Office to continuously update the multitude of plans, policies and annexes currently administered by the OES Division in response to every update of Federal, State and/or regional plans. The Sheriff's Office ensures that legally required document updates occur when required and facilitate the update of other planning documents as needed....
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Board of Supervisors
August 01, 2017
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11 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: +4
(+5, 4, -1)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Reserves have not been set aside for the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F2. Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system. Response: The respondent neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding; however, based on presentations given to a wide variety of groups in Contra Costa County and the feedback received, there does not appear to be public support to raise revenue to fund replacement costs of Flood Control District facilities. F3. There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California. Res...
R1
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors is working with the California State Association of Counties and the League of Cities to outreach to elected officials and the public in general in California on the importance of stormwater funding. R2. The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Board o...
F2
Presently, there is little public support to fund the replacement costs of the County flood control system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding; however, based on presentations given to a wide variety of groups in Contra Costa County and the feedback received, there does not appear to be public support to raise revenue to fund replacement costs of Flood Control District facilities. F3. There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California. Response: The respondent disagrees with the finding. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors understands the urgency to develop a funding source for replacement...
R2
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget to begin reducing the deferred maintenance backlog, prior to January 2018.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors is very involved in the ongoing efforts to identify funding to increase the Flood Control maintenance budget and is working closely with CSAC and state Legislators to determine the best course of action to address stormwater funding. It is not anticipated that currently proposed legislation will pass before January 2018. R3. The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the Co...
F3
There is little sense of urgency among elected officials towards financing the replacement costs of flood control in California.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The respondent disagrees with the finding. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors understands the urgency to develop a funding source for replacement, however the solution includes modifying the California State Constitution. Senate Bill 231 by Hertzberg would define Sewer to include stormwater and flood control facilities and, therefore, be considered a utility and be allowed to raise rates similar to water and wastewater. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) is committed to finding a funding solution for local stormwater programs. CSAC staff are working in coordination w...
R3
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider identifying funds to begin building reserves to fund the reconstruction of the County flood control system, prior to January 2018.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Board of Supervisors has considered availability of funding and is closely following efforts in Sacramento to determine the best course of action to address stormwater funding. It is not anticipated that the proposed legislation would pass before January 2018. R4. The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District,should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure. Response: The recommenda...
F4
The older sections of the County flood control system are approaching their design life of 70 years.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F5: The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. None of the Flood Control Zones have adequate funding to maintain and eventually replace the systems. For example, the County receives no money to maintain and replace the existing infrastructure for Pinole Creek, Zone 9 because the tax rate was set at zero when Proposition 13 went into effect. F6. The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could pr...
R4
The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider instructing Flood Control staff to prepare plans for a County wide campaign to educate the public on the need to replace the infrastructure.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The Flood Control District is engaged in an ongoing outreach campaign to residents on the importance of stormwater infrastructure and the funding for installation, replacement and maintenance. District Staff regularly reports to the Board of Supervisors' Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee on the outreach efforts and to the full Board of Supervisors annually and receives input and direction. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: In order to comply with statutory requirements, the Board of Supervisors must provide a
In order to comply with statu...
F5
The current mechanism for funding flood control is not enough to maintain and eventually replace the system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. None of the Flood Control Zones have adequate funding to maintain and eventually replace the systems. For example, the County receives no money to maintain and replace the existing infrastructure for Pinole Creek, Zone 9 because the tax rate was set at zero when Proposition 13 went into effect. F6. The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system. Response: The respondent ...
F6
The proposed California Water Conservation, Flood Control and Storm Water Management Act could provide revenues for County Flood Control to begin building financial reserves for full maintenance and eventual replacement of the system.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. The proposed legislation is an
effort to modify the California Constitution to allow stormwater to be treated as a utility similar to water or sewer. This proposed modification would allow a rate structure for stormwater to be used for maintenance or replacement of facilities. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. The County Board of Supervisors, as the Governing Board of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, should consider continuing to pursue efforts to educate elected officials about the urgency of passing the California Water Conservation, Flood Control...