Contra Costa County Grand Jury • 2018-2019 • Agency Response
Response to: Stormwater Trash Reduction

Stormwater Trash Reduction*

Published: August 07, 2019 2 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F4, F5, F8

Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1
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,
No recommendations for this finding
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
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 Report, citing their accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully comply with the Permit, by December 31, 2019. Response: 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.
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 finding Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, and
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Walnut Creek have established ordinances banning Styrofoam food packaging in their communities. Response: Agree with the finding No narrative summary of the accomplishments, challenges, costs, and funds needed to fully
No recommendations for this finding
F9
comply with the Permit is provided in the required annual reports prepared by CCCWP, the County, and each city and town. 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 www.walnut-creek.org Response: Agree with the finding. Through Bay Area Stormwater Management 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. This report template, that we must follow, does not address funding.
No recommendations for this finding

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