Score: +77
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Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Delta Levees in Contra Costa County How Well Do We Protect This Vital Safety System?
Published: May 26, 2016
32 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 23 findings
F1
The portion of the Delta that lies within Contra Costa County includes six of the eight western islands, deemed by the State to be of particular importance to preventing seawater intrusion that would impair the quality of water for nearly two- thirds of the State, including much of the East Bay area.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Loss (i.e. submersion) of any of the six islands in the Delta within Contra Costa County has potential to affect adversely much more than just Contra Costa County.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Key infrastructure located within the Contra Costa County reclamation districts benefits the entire County, including major County roads and highways, a rail-line, PG&E power transmission lines, natural gas wells, petroleum pipelines, Contra Costa Water District intakes, pumping stations, and portions of both the Contra Costa Canal and EBMUD’s Mokelumne aqueduct.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The levees in the County’s portion of the Delta have been built up or otherwise strengthened on a piecemeal basis over the century or more of their existence.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Army Corp of Engineers inspects federal levees, as well as non-federal levees that qualify for the Rehabilitation and Inspection Program.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
All of our County’s levees are non-federal levees and the only non-federal levees in the County that qualify for participation in the Rehabilitation and Inspection Program are in Holland and Byron Reclamation Districts.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The only levees in the County that are independently evaluated for structural integrity are those in Reclamation Districts 800 and 2026, Holland and Byron.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
LAFCO’s MSR of the reclamation districts, which it performs every 5-years, focuses on financial and administrative management of the districts.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
LAFCO relies on self-reported information from the districts, without physical inspection, to evaluate how well the districts are maintaining the integrity of the levees for which they are responsible.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
After identifying the necessary funding, LAFCO should consider including independent physical inspections of levee conditions, in addition to the self- reported evaluations of the conditions, in the MSRs of all County reclamation districts, if necessary by hiring an independent engineering firm to perform this function.
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include “Best Practices”, a calendar of date- or seasonal-specific tasks, such as preparation for nesting season when certain work is prohibited, and dates when Subventions Program applications are due, and a common log of significant levee incidents to identify and track historical trouble spots.
R3
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should consider taking turns hosting a short, local, annual conference for all District Board members and staff. Each conference should include an educational presentation on a matter of common interest, such as changes in regulations or levee standards, new technology or procedures for levee work, new sources of funding, and/or most effective techniques for successful grant applications.
R4
After identifying the necessary funding, reclamation districts should consider adding a “training module” for new and re-elected Board members to their required governance training (i.e. Brown Act and Ethics). This “module” or session should cover the district’s levee regulations and protocols, the consequences of noncompliance with regulations and protocols, flood preparedness, and emergency response training – or at minimum a “back to basics” session with the consulting engineer to cover these concerns.
F12
Levee management requires recognizing seasonal timeframes and juggling multiple deadlines, including preparing for storm season and the “no-mowing” period, when local bird populations nest, as well as timely application for the subvention and/or special projects funding programs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include “Best Practices”, a calendar of date- or seasonal-specific tasks, such as preparation for nesting season when certain work is prohibited, and dates when Subventions Program applications are due, and a common log of significant levee incidents to identify and track historical trouble spots.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County Planning Department to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling in unincorporated areas within a reclamation district with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link to website by initialing.
R9
The Oakley City Council should direct the Oakley Planning Commission to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling within a reclamation district in the City of Oakley with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link to website by initialing.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Related Recommendations (2)
R8
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County Planning Department to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling in unincorporated areas within a reclamation district with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link to website by initialing.
R9
The Oakley City Council should direct the Oakley Planning Commission to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling within a reclamation district in the City of Oakley with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link to website by initialing.
F18
Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by cross- departmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Tax Collector should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with every property tax bill that has an address within a reclamation district.
R7
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Clerk Recorder should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with election materials sent to addresses within a reclamation district.
F19
It takes nearly 2 years from the application date for reclamation districts to receive reimbursement for levee maintenance work approved by DWR under the Subventions Program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County’s Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee to establish a task force to investigate possible ways for the less-advantaged reclamation districts to obtain interim funding, including but not limited to grants or low-interest rate loans, to cover the initial two-year lag-time to obtain reimbursement for essential levee maintenance work from the Subventions Program.
F20
The cost of the initial funding required of reclamation districts under DWR’s Subventions Program can be prohibitive for some reclamation districts, resulting in under-utilization of this highly beneficial program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County’s Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee to establish a task force to investigate possible ways for the less-advantaged reclamation districts to obtain interim funding, including but not limited to grants or low-interest rate loans, to cover the initial two-year lag-time to obtain reimbursement for essential levee maintenance work from the Subventions Program.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
F22
Planning agencies can require that developers who seek to develop areas within reclamation districts financially contribute to existing levees as a condition of approval of their proposed developments, as was done with the East Cypress Corridor Plan for residential development in the interior of Hotchkiss Tract, Reclamation District 799.
Related Recommendations (2)
R10
The Board of Supervisors should consider directing the appropriate planning and/or land use departments to follow the precedent established by the East Cypress Corridor Project and condition approval of proposals for new residential or commercial development, where allowed on any unincorporated County land in a reclamation district, on financial support of the existing levees.
R11
The City of Oakley should consider following the precedent established by the East Cypress Corridor Project and conditioning approval of proposals for new residential or commercial development, where proposed on Oakley’s annexed land in a reclamation district, on financial support of the existing levees.
F23
The feasibility of interagency cooperative ventures to accomplish levee improvements has been demonstrated by multi-agency coalition for to improve the levees in Reclamation District 2028, Bacon Island.
Related Recommendations (1)
R12
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County’s Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee to establish a task force or initiate a staff study to investigate ways to encourage and facilitate grant-seeking coalitions of urban water agencies and/or other beneficiaries of the levee system, on smaller-scale projects with shorter time horizons than those currently being investigated by the Delta Protection Commission (i.e. similar to but including even smaller-scale projects than the Bacon Island improvement coalition).
Agency Responses 18
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City of Oakley
September 27, 2016
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5 pages
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Score: 0
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18 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
After identifying the necessary funding, LAFCO should consider including independent physical inspections of levee conditions, in addition to the self- reported evaluations of the conditions, in the MSRs of all County reclamation districts, if necessary by hiring an independent engineering firm to perform this function.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented. The City Council designated affordable housing sites in the current Housing Element cycle and no affordable housing was increased in these areas. Within the Downtown PDA, the Downtown Specific Plan does encourage mixed-use development, though not specifically designated as "affordable." <b>Recommendation #2:</b> The city should consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Response: This recommendation will be implemented and at a future date the City will consider once again an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as part of a future Housing Eleme...
F2
Loss (i.e. submersion) of any of the six islands in the Delta within Contra Costa County has potential to affect adversely much more than just Contra Costa County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Plan Bay Area 2040 seeks to combine transportation, jobs and housing as a solution to the needs of our growing population." Response: The City of Oakley agrees with this finding.
R2
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include “Best Practices”, a calendar of date- or seasonal-specific tasks, such as preparation for nesting season when certain work is prohibited, and dates when Subventions Program applications are due, and a common log of significant levee incidents ...
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation will be implemented and at a future date the City will consider once again an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as part of a future Housing Element update. <b>Recommendation #3:</b> The city should explore rehabilitating existing housing stock as affordable housing for purchase or rental, and identify funding to do so. Response: This recommendation has partially been implemented. Currently, the City has temporarily reduced development impact fees for residential
4 development which can assist in the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock. The City does not intend on pur...
F3
Key infrastructure located within the Contra Costa County reclamation districts benefits the entire County, including major County roads and highways, a rail-line, PG&E power transmission lines, natural gas wells, petroleum pipelines, Contra Costa Water District intakes, pumping stations, and portions of both the Contra Costa Canal and EBMUD’s Mokelumne aqueduct.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Oakley partially disagrees with this finding. Inclusionary Zoning requires the inclusion of affordable housing (or payment of a fee in lieu of units) in market rate developments. Separately, Density Bonus (both State law and local ordinance) provide incentives and regulatory waivers that may be afforded to the developer of affordable units. Inclusionary zoning units may be double-counted toward density bonus units which may lead to those incentives and waivers. Finding #6: "The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide affordable housing in the City." Response: The Cit...
R3
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should consider taking turns hosting a short, local, annual conference for all District Board members and staff. Each conference should include an educational presentation on a matter of common interest, such as changes in regulations or levee standards, new technology or procedures for levee work, new sources of funding, and/or most effective techniques for successful grant applications.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation has partially been implemented. Currently, the City has temporarily reduced development impact fees for residential
4 development which can assist in the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock. The City does not intend on purchasing any residential units. Recommendation #5: The city should explore increasing existing "impact fees" or "linkage fees" or enacting such fees in order to generate revenue with which to assist funding affordable housing. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented and is not considered a priority for these fees by the City Council....
F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Oakley partially disagrees with this finding. Inclusionary Zoning requires the inclusion of affordable housing (or payment of a fee in lieu of units) in market rate developments. Separately, Density Bonus (both State law and local ordinance) provide incentives and regulatory waivers that may be afforded to the developer of affordable units. Inclusionary zoning units may be double-counted toward density bonus units which may lead to those incentives and waivers. Finding #6: "The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide affordable housing in the City." Response: The Cit...
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented and is not considered a priority for these fees by the City Council. Recommendation #6: The city should consider designating an employee within the city's planning or housing department to coordinate with property management to maintain current waiting and interest lists of available affordable housing and ensure information is posted in the city website, and identifying funding to do so. Response: This recommendation has partially been implemented. The City's Planning Manager is in frequent communication with the affordable housing complexes locatio...
F6
The Army Corp of Engineers inspects federal levees, as well as non-federal levees that qualify for the Rehabilitation and Inspection Program.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "The city's Inclusionary Housing ordinance helps to provide affordable housing in the City." Response: The City of Oakley does not have an Inclusionary Housing ordinance and disagrees with this finding.
R6
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Tax Collector should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with every property tax bill that has an address within a reclamation district.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has partially been implemented. The City's Planning Manager is in frequent communication with the affordable housing complexes location in the City. Information is also included on the City's website; however, we do not maintain data there such as waiting lists. Recommendation #7: The city should consider seeking federal, state, and local funding sources for affordable housing. Response: This recommendation has partially been implemented. The City does assist and coordinate with those interested in building affordable units by preparing letters of reference and recommendati...
R7
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Clerk Recorder should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with election materials sent to addresses within a reclamation district.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has partially been implemented. The City does assist and coordinate with those interested in building affordable units by preparing letters of reference and recommendation for these types of grants. <b>Recommendation #8.</b> The city should consider partnering with for-profit and not-for-profit builders to secure land suitable for affordable housing, and identify funding to do so. Response: This recommendation has partially been implemented. As previously stated, the City does assist and coordinate with those interested in building affordable units by preparing letters of r...
F8
The only levees in the County that are independently evaluated for structural integrity are those in Reclamation Districts 800 and 2026, Holland and Byron.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Inclusionary Housing Ordinances sometimes include the option for the developer to pay in lieu fees instead of constructing affordable housing units." Response: The City of Oakley agrees with this finding.
R8
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County Planning Department to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling in unincorporated areas within a reclamation district with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has partially been implemented. As previously stated, the City does assist and coordinate with those interested in building affordable units by preparing letters of reference and recommendation for grants that may assist with these components of the projects. Recommendation #11: The city should consider undertaking an education initiative in the earliest phase of affordable planning projects in order to alleviate community concerns regarding affordable housing, and identifying funding to do so. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The City works closely with ...
F9
LAFCO’s MSR of the reclamation districts, which it performs every 5-years, focuses on financial and administrative management of the districts.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
. "The city supplements the shortage of funds for affordable housing by requiring builders to pay impact fees, in lieu fees, or other construction and remodeling fees." Response: The City of Oakley agrees with this finding.
F10
LAFCO relies on self-reported information from the districts, without physical inspection, to evaluate how well the districts are maintaining the integrity of the levees for which they are responsible.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Infill costs less to service than new development because it takes advantage of the existing infrastructure." Response: The City of Oakley only partially agrees with this finding. It is true that infrastructure for new development on the fringe is more expensive to develop. It is also the case that, in contrast, urbanized areas of the city are within the service boundaries of utility and other service providers and adequate infrastructure components generally are in place. Although new development provides incremental improvements to the local utility services and pays fees for larger scale...
R11
The City of Oakley should consider following the precedent established by the East Cypress Corridor Project and conditioning approval of proposals for new residential or commercial development, where proposed on Oakley’s annexed land in a reclamation district, on financial support of the existing levees.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City works closely with affordable
5 housing developers to notify and educate surrounding neighborhoods when developments are proposed and going through the entitlement process. <b>Recommendation #13:</b> The city should consider identifying all infill and vacant land not in PDAs and encourage use of it for affordable housing through tax incentives, density bonuses, etc. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, based on the following explanation. The City of Oakley has an adopted and S...
F12
Levee management requires recognizing seasonal timeframes and juggling multiple deadlines, including preparing for storm season and the “no-mowing” period, when local bird populations nest, as well as timely application for the subvention and/or special projects funding programs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The city delegates to the builder, owner, or management company of affordable housing properties the responsibility for gathering and validating affordable housing clientele information, as well as maintaining lists of potentially interested buyers." Response: The City of Oakley agrees with this finding.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation will not be implemented. The City Council designated affordable housing sites in the current Housing Element cycle and no affordable housing was increased in these areas. Within the Downtown PDA, the Downtown Specific Plan does encourage mixed-use development, though not specifically designated as "affordable." <b>Recommendation #2:</b> The city should consider adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Response: This recommendation will be implemented and at a future date the City will consider once again an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as part of a future Housing Eleme...
R13
After identifying the necessary funding, the Board of Supervisors should consider directing the County’s Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee to establish a task force to investigate possible ways for the less-advantaged reclamation districts to obtain interim funding, including but not limited to grants or low-interest rate loans, to cover the initial two-year lag-time to obtain reimbursement for essential levee maintenance work from the Subventions Program.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, based on the following explanation. The City of Oakley has an adopted and State -certified Housing Element that identifies opportunity sites which are vacant or underdeveloped and already designated in the General Plan and zoning for appropriately scaled development that is sufficient to meet the RHNA allocation for the eight-year planning period. Recommendation #15. The city should consider creating an easily accessible, online central repository with all relevant information on deed-restricted housi...
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City of Oakley
August 09, 2016
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3 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +6
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The portion of the Delta that lies within Contra Costa County includes six of the eight western islands, deemed by the State to be of particular importance to preventing seawater intrusion that would impair the quality of water for nearly two- thirds of the State, including much of the East Bay area.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the East Bay area. Oakley agrees with Finding #1.
F2
Loss (i.e. submersion) of any of the six islands in the Delta within Contra Costa County has potential to affect adversely much more than just Contra Costa County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
partially agrees with Finding #2.
F3
Key infrastructure located within the Contra Costa County reclamation districts benefits the entire County, including major County roads and highways, a rail-line, PG&E power transmission lines, natural gas wells, petroleum pipelines, Contra Costa Water District intakes, pumping stations, and portions of both the Contra Costa Canal and EBMUD’s Mokelumne aqueduct.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the Contra Costa Canal and EBMUD's Mokelumne aqueduct. Oakley agrees with Finding #3.
R9
The Oakley City Council should direct the Oakley Planning Commission to provide each applicant for new construction or major remodeling within a reclamation district in the City of Oakley with a brochure or direction to an online website explaining levee safety rules and regulations, along with the reasons for same, applicable to their particular reclamation district and to require that each applicant confirm receipt of the brochure or link to website by initialing.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
manner. It would actually be the City's Building Division that would interface with each applicant as described in the Recommendation, and the Building Division could certainly direct those applicants to a website or other information regarding levee safety. We do believe the reclamation districts are best positioned to prepare this information and to host it on the districts' websites. This recommendation will be implemented when the City is advised that such information has been prepared. The City of Oakley should consider following the
Recommendation #11:
precedent established by the East...
R11
The City of Oakley should consider following the precedent established by the East Cypress Corridor Project and conditioning approval of proposals for new residential or commercial development, where proposed on Oakley’s annexed land in a reclamation district, on financial support of the existing levees.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Again, we thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury's recent Report No. 1607. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact me directly at (925) 625-7025 or at montgomery@ci.oakley.ca.us. Respectfully submitted, sheiz Bryan H. Montgomery City Manager City Council CC:
F19
It takes nearly 2 years from the application date for reclamation districts to receive reimbursement for levee maintenance work approved by DWR under the Subventions Program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree nor disagree with Finding #19.
F20
The cost of the initial funding required of reclamation districts under DWR’s Subventions Program can be prohibitive for some reclamation districts, resulting in under-utilization of this highly beneficial program.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
can neither agree nor disagree. Finding #22: Planning agencies can require developers who seek to develop areas within reclamation districts to financially contribute to exiting levees as a condition of approval of their proposed developments, as was done with the East Cypress Corridor Plan for residential development in the interior of Hotchkiss Tract, Reclamation District 799. Oakley agrees with Finding #22, and the Oakley City Council Response: required this financial participation of developers through its approval of the East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan. CIVIL GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATION...
F22
Planning agencies can require that developers who seek to develop areas within reclamation districts financially contribute to existing levees as a condition of approval of their proposed developments, as was done with the East Cypress Corridor Plan for residential development in the interior of Hotchkiss Tract, Reclamation District 799.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #22, and the Oakley City Council Response: required this financial participation of developers through its approval of the East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan.
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County-Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
August 02, 2016
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3 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: +2
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
R7
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Clerk Recorder should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with election materials sent to addresses within a reclamation district.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because this department feels it may not be warranted and that there is a less expensive method of communicating flood preparedness information. The Contra Costa County Floodplain Management Program website offers a wealth of information on floodplain issues as well as distributing brochures at the Public Works Department. Perhaps there is an opportunity for the Program to work with the County Treasurer-Tax Collector to provide direction to this website information via County tax bills. Voter Election Information Guides are mailed directly from the pr...
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F17. Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times - i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall - can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F18. Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by cross-departmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets. Response...
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F18. Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by cross-departmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets. Response: The respondent neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R7. After identifying the necessary funding, the County Clerk-Recorder should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions,...
F18
Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by cross- departmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R7. After identifying the necessary funding, the County Clerk-Recorder should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with election materials sent to addresses within a reclamation district. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because this department feels it may not be warranted and that there is a less expensive method of communicating flood prepa...
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LAFCO
July 19, 2016
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2 pages
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
After identifying the necessary funding, LAFCO should consider including independent physical inspections of levee conditions, in addition to the self- reported evaluations of the conditions, in the MSRs of all County reclamation districts, if necessary by hiring an independent engineering firm to perform this function.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable. The power to create local governments and set their boundaries belongs to the California Legislature.
F9
LAFCO’s MSR of the reclamation districts, which it performs every 5-years, focuses on financial and administrative management of the districts.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The respondent partially disagrees with the finding. In addition to reviewing financial and administrative issues, the LAFCO MSR includes information relating to growth and population; public facilities, public services, and infrastructure needs and deficiencies; opportunities for shared facilities; and accountability, governance structure and operational efficiencies.
F10
LAFCO relies on self-reported information from the districts, without physical inspection, to evaluate how well the districts are maintaining the integrity of the levees for which they are responsible.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding.
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Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector
July 27, 2016
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R6
After identifying the necessary funding, the County Tax Collector should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available at no charge from our County Flood Control or Central Valley Flood Control Agency or DWR, with every property tax bill that has an address within a reclamation district.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Tax bills that have a situs address within the reclamation district may have a message printed in the Important Information to Taxpayer(s) section, directing owners where to go online to learn more about flood preparedness or levee safety precautions.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F17. Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall - can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F18. Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by crossdepartmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets. <b>Respo...
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. F18. Efforts to educate and raise public awareness could be enhanced by crossdepartmental and/or cross-agency cooperation such as including Flood Control safety bulletins with other seasonally appropriate, apt-to-be-read or mandatory mailings such as property tax bills or voter information packets. <b>Response:</b> The respondent agrees with the finding. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b> R6. After identifying the necessary funding, the County Tax Collector should consider including informational material on flood preparedness or levee safety precautions, available...
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Reclamation District 2122 (Winter Island)
August 25, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
. Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all "Mutual Aid" agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time. Position: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The County is participating in a State grant program to develop Emergency Operations Plans for each reclamation district in the county. The EOPs will document mutual aid agreements. The EOPs are scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016. Section 4 - Other comments related to findings and recommendations F23. The feasibility of in...
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Reclamation District 799
August 29, 2016
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Reclamation District 830
September 09, 2016
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
. Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all "Mutual Aid" agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time. Position: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The County is participating in a State grant program to develop Emergency Operations Plans for each reclamation district in the county. The EOPs will document mutual aid agreements. The EOPs are scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016. Section 4 - Other comments related to findings and recommendations F23. The feasibility of in...
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Reclamation District No. 2024
September 07, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
. Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance - i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs. F11. There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols. Position: Partially disagre...
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Reclamation District No. 2025 (Holland Tract)
September 08, 2016
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F1
The portion of the Delta that lies within Contra Costa County includes six of the eight western islands, deemed by the State to be of particular importance to preventing seawater intrusion that would impair the quality of water for nearly two- thirds of the State, including much of the East Bay area.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
. Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all "Mutual Aid" agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time. Position: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The County is participating in a State grant program to develop Emergency Operations Plans for each reclamation district in the county. The EOPs will document mutual aid agreements. The EOPs are scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016. Section 4 - Other comments related to findings and recommendations F7. All of our County's le...
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
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F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Reclamation District No. 2026 (Webb Tract)
September 08, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
. Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all "Mutual Aid" agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time. Position: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The County is participating in a State grant program to develop Emergency Operations Plans for each reclamation district in the county. The EOPs will document mutual aid agreements. The EOPs are scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016. Section 4 - Other comments related to findings and recommendations F7. All of our County's le...
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree
F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Reclamation District No. 2117
September 08, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
. Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance - i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs. F11. There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols. Position: Partially disagre...
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Reclamation District No. 2137
September 08, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Response from Bradford Reclamation District 2059
December 13, 2016
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R2
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include “Best Practices”, a calendar of date- or seasonal-specific tasks, such as preparation for nesting season when certain work is prohibited, and dates when Subventions Program applications are due, and a common log of significant levee incidents ...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation, as presented, is unfeasible and not warranted under the circumstances. Many of the reclamation districts at issue have no full-time staff, and a limited number of landowners. Furthermore, each of the relevant reclamation districts are funded through assessments imposed on landowners. The respective budgets of many (if not all) of these districts is constrained to necessary expenditures for operations, maintenance and emergency response only. There are no additional funds available for the recommended actions, as any increase to district assessments are subject to the Propos...
R3
After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should consider taking turns hosting a short, local, annual conference for all District Board members and staff. Each conference should include an educational presentation on a matter of common interest, such as changes in regulations or levee standards, new technology or procedures for levee work, new sources of funding, and/or most effective techniques for successful grant applications.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Delta Levees Habitat Advisory Committee (DLHAC), the Central Delta Water Agency (CDWA), the California Office of Emergency Services (OES), the California Central Valley Flood Control Associates (CCVFCA), and the Delta Protection Commission (DPC), provide many of these services at no cost to interested parties. Most of the individual districts (Respondent included) lack the extra funding and staff to coordinate such a conference. R4. After identifying the necessary funding, reclamation districts should consider adding a "training module" for new and ...
F4
The levees in the County’s portion of the Delta have been built up or otherwise strengthened on a piecemeal basis over the century or more of their existence.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F5. Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance - i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F11. There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balan...
R4
After identifying the necessary funding, reclamation districts should consider adding a “training module” for new and re-elected Board members to their required governance training (i.e. Brown Act and Ethics). This “module” or session should cover the district’s levee regulations and protocols, the consequences of noncompliance with regulations and protocols, flood preparedness, and emergency response training – or at minimum a “back to basics” session with the consulting engineer to cover these...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Respondent's legal counsel provides annual Brown Act training, conflicts of interest training, and attends all District meetings to provide Trustees with legal updates, as needed. The Respondent has adopted levee encroachment standards, and the District's Engineer provides regulatory and flood preparedness updates to Trustees on an as-needed basis. R5. Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all "Mutual Aid" agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time. Response: The Respondent is participating in a State grant program to deve...
F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F11. There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols. Response: Respondent partially disagrees. The California Department of Water Resources ("DWR") offers flood fighting instruction courses free to government agencies and non-profit org...
R5
Reclamation districts should formalize, or at a minimum document, all “Mutual Aid” agreements for future reference as reclamation district personnel change over time.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Respondent is participating in a State grant program to develop Emergency Operations Plans for each reclamation district in the County. The Respondent does not currently participate in any informal "Mutual Aid" agreements.
Should the Civil Grand Jury have any questions regarding the responses contained herein, please do not hesitate to contact the District's legal counsel, Mia S. Brown, at (209) 481-1548, myself, or any of the District's other Trustees listed on the District's letterhead. President, Board of Trustees Reclamation District No. 2059, Bradford Island
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Respondent partially disagrees. The California Department of Water Resources ("DWR") offers flood fighting instruction courses free to government agencies and non-profit organizations. A flood-fight manual and other publications are made available through DWR. Admittedly, there are limited resources for additional training. However, Respondent's Levee Superintendent works closely and continuously with the District's Engineer to assess threats to the District's levees and how to respond to such threats.
F12. Levee management requires recognizing seasonal timeframes and juggling multiple deadli...
F12
Levee management requires recognizing seasonal timeframes and juggling multiple deadlines, including preparing for storm season and the “no-mowing” period, when local bird populations nest, as well as timely application for the subvention and/or special projects funding programs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F13. Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F14. Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F15. Since early ...
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F14. Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F15. Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residen...
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F15. Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F16. In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about...
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F16. In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F17. Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times - i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall - can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F21. Some reclamation districts that ar...
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F17. Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times - i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall - can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. F21. Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual aid arrangements. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. REQUIRED RESPONSES-RECOMMENDATIONS NUMBERED 2-5 R2. After identifying the necessary fun...
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. F21. Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual aid arrangements. Response: Respondent agrees with the Finding. REQUIRED RESPONSES-RECOMMENDATIONS NUMBERED 2-5 R2. After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include "Best Practices", a calen...
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Respondent agrees with the Finding. REQUIRED RESPONSES-RECOMMENDATIONS NUMBERED 2-5 R2. After identifying the necessary funding, the County reclamation districts should collaborate in establishing and supporting a shared website, possibly approaching one of the Districts that already has a website to take the lead. This website should include "Best Practices", a calendar of date- or seasonal-specific tasks, such as preparation for nesting season when certain work is prohibited, and dates when Subventions Program applications are due, and a common log of significant levee incidents to identify ...
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Response from Reclamation District No. 2065 (Veale Tract)
September 09, 2016
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F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Response from Quimby Island Reclamation District No. 2090
September 08, 2016
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6 pages
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Score: +8
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F5
Because the levees remain vulnerable to natural hazards and human activities, they require constant vigilance – i.e., frequent inspection coupled with timely maintenance and prompt repairs.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
F11
There is no formal or standardized educational or training resource available to the districts for levee inspection, maintenance, and repair, which can support new levee superintendents or managers while they acquire the experience to recognize problems early, learn how to appropriately respond, and learn how to balance environmental regulations with maintenance protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F11.
F13
Unpermitted encroachments can hinder visual inspection of the levee surface and create new structural weaknesses or potential conduits for seepage.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F13.
F14
Education about the potential danger of unpermitted encroachments can be a highly effective management tool for mitigating this type of hazard because increased understanding of the potential consequences of such encroachments can support longer-term adherence to levee regulations and protocols.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F14.
F15
Since early recognition of potential trouble spots and prompt repair work are critical to maintaining levee integrity, while resources for levee patrols are limited, the presence of an educated and aware residential population can supply additional eyes to provide the constant vigilance that is crucial to safeguarding the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F15.
F16
In addition to permitting procedures and intermittent newsletters, there are other opportunities to educate the public, and especially residents of reclamation districts, about the hazards that can damage or impair the levees.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F16.
F17
Explaining the hazards to levees by multiple means at appropriate times -- i.e., just before the start of storm season in the fall – can help to keep awareness at a heightened and effective level.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F17.
F21
Some reclamation districts that are unable to maintain the staff, equipment, and material stockpiles needed for emergency major repairs, rely on informal mutual- aid arrangements.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F21.
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Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District
July 21, 2016
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6 pages
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