Score: +14
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Marin County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Marin’s Telecommunications Disconnect
Published: June 13, 2019
9 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Agency Responses 35
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Bel Marin Keys Community Services District[PDF]
April 28, 2020
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1 pages
• 1 response
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 to R6 will be reviewed and will be implemented in the future.
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Central Marin Fire Authority[PDF]
July 27, 2020
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3 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: 0
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F 1 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: F2 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F 1 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: F2 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Central Marin Fire Department[PDF]
November 10, 2023
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4 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: -1
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
or reasonable. - Central Marin Fire Authority currently has a fee schedule in place that imposes a flat plan review fee of $328.00, which covers the time and material for our fire prevention staff to 342 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925 ~ Phone: (415)927-5077 Fax: (415)927-5788 ~ centralmarinfire.org
conduct the following: consult with property owners and/or design teams; property site visit to determine if any hazards exist that will need to be mitigated as part the development process; evaluate the existing and required fire flow (water available from fire hydrants); and any access r...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. (Attach an explanation.) lyn 1 Date: 11/9 Signed: Number of pages attached____________________________________
CENTRAL MARIN FIRE AUTHORITY Corte Madera ~ Larkspur . RUBEN MARTIN Fire Chief RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY FINDINGS
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response: Partially Agree. It is true that development and/or impact fees can vary from municipality to municipality, and from agency to agency for a variety of reasons. These development fees, which can be considered excessive, at times can or will disincentivize a property owner from wanting to either redevelop their single-family home. However, what we have discovered, is that property owners are creating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)...
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Central Marin Police Authority Police Council[PDF]
October 30, 2020
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2 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2020-21
Score: 0
R2: Each town, city, police authority, as well as the sheriff, should, at least annually, beginning in fiscal year 2020-21, send reminders to its residents regarding the need for safe handling and storage of firearms, and this reminder should be posted on official websites and social media platforms, has been implemented.
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R4: The Mann County district attorney should work with other law enforcement agencies to continue to offer gun buyback programs, funded by public donations or grants, has not been implemented, but will be implemented in the future based on the willingness of the Mann County District Attorney's Office.
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Central Marin Sanitation Agency[PDF]
May 14, 2020
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6 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Town of Corte Madera Town Council[PDF]
September 17, 2019
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4 pages
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County of Marin, County Clerk[PDF]
June 13, 2019
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4 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: -4
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagrees wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F3.
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
, and with further reference to its response to Fl, County Clerk understands that the Department of Finance already maintains a list of information regarding each special district under BOS. County Clerk also understands that County staff are discussing options with the Mann County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to explore enhancing its existing online presence regarding special districts and JPA's in Mann County, though it too faces similar challenges. To the extent that this Recommendation recommends that County Clerk provide BOS and the Director of Finance input on the BOS's own ...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Disagree. County Clerk references its response to Fl. Respectfully, County Clerk cannot dedicate limited resources to take responsibility for soliciting, collecting, and then publishing additional information regarding these agencies when she is not financially or legally responsible for doing SO. County Clerk further notes that in addition to the comprehensive open data website maintained by the State Auditor Controller that is referenced in response to Fl, County Clerk understands that the Department of Finance also provides links to the State Controller's Government Compensation in Californ...
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagrees wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F1-F3.
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Disagree. For its response, County Clerk references its response to Fl. County Clerk further notes that local public agencies are not required to report the types of information the Grand Jury references in this Finding to County Clerk under existing law. County Clerk adds that she cannot dedicate limited resources to take responsibility for soliciting, collecting, and then publishing these types of additional information regarding these agencies when she is not financially or legally responsible for doing so. RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Mann County Civil Grand Jury recommends t...
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County of Marin[PDF]
February 09, 2021
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7 pages
• 9 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 3, 0)
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-2, F4-F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation(s) numbered R1, R3-R4 have been implemented.
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation 1 has been implemented.
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
above, Marin HHS will continue to work to expand naloxone access throughout the county. RxSafe Marin provides a powerful framework through which naloxone efforts can be organized and mobilized, as RxSafe Marin is a central interface between HHS, local healthcare providers, pharmacies, and (importantly) community members. We have also developed a "pocket card" with information about accessing local substance use disorder treatment, as well as instructions on obtaining additional naloxone kits, with the intent of coupling this "pocket card" with the naloxone kit distribution. The intent of the "...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R2 has not yet been implemented, and will be implemented in the future.
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation 3 has been implemented.
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-2, F4-F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation(s) numbered R1, R3-R4 have been implemented.
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation 4 has been implemented.
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
above, Marin HHS will continue to work to support both the training of new buprenorphine providers as well as support current X Waivered providers in expanding their comfort with treating a greater number of patients with MAT. For the former, BHRS's addiction psychiatrist is a sanctioned X-Waivered instructor and has delivered many local X-Waiver trainings, with plans for further local trainings during 2021 and beyond. For the latter, in addition to informing providers of the myriad regional and national clinical mentorship programs, we will continue to support emergency department initiations...
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F1-2, F4-F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation(s) numbered R1, R3-R4 have been implemented.
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Marin Agricultural Land Trust[PDF]
September 05, 2024
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2 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin City Community Services District[PDF]
September 03, 2020
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6 pages
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Marin Clean Energy (MCE)[PDF]
December 11, 2020
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6 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: +4
(+4, 0, 0)
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MCE agrees with this finding in part. The efforts are notable, and more opportunities for mitigation should be identified. MCE will continue to mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy and energy efficiency at cost-competitive rates while offering economic and workforce benefits, and creating more equitable communities. To date, MCE has reduced over 340,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. MCE's standard service, Light Green, currently represents 97.6% of MCE customer accounts and has been comprised of at least 60%...
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
MCE agrees with this finding in part. The efforts are notable, and more opportunities for mitigation should be identified. MCE will continue to mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy and energy efficiency at cost-competitive rates while offering economic and workforce benefits, and creating more equitable communities. To date, MCE has reduced over 340,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. MCE's standard service, Light Green, currently represents 97.6% of MCE customer accounts and has been comprised of at least 60%...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MCE agrees that adaptation planning is essential to protect local public utility and transportation infrastructure as well as private property interests, and to enable Mann's citizens to maintain their current standards of living. MCE is currently engaged in several adaptation efforts that may provide insight into future planning opportunities. As climate change causes temperatures to rise, existing buildings have greater demand for cooling and energy efficiency. MCE is an administrator of California's ratepayerfunded, energy efficiency programs alongside Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) and Re...
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MCE is not an expert in climate adaptation related to sea level rise and refrains from responding. F4 - The existing adaptation efforts across the county pay insufficient attention to the other potential effects of climate change, including impacts on public health, ecosystems, and social equity. Response: MCE agrees with this finding in part and recognizes the impacts of climate
change on public health, ecosystems, and social equity, and there is always more work to be done in these critical areas. Climate change has dramatically increased the size and frequency of wildfires in California. I...
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
below. F3 - With the BayWAVE and C-SMART initial vulnerability assessments completed, the county is now well-positioned to focus on adaptation planning and policies related to sea level rise. Response: MCE is not an expert in climate adaptation related to sea level rise and refrains from responding. F4 - The existing adaptation efforts across the county pay insufficient attention to the other potential effects of climate change, including impacts on public health, ecosystems, and social equity. Response: MCE agrees with this finding in part and recognizes the impacts of climate
change on publ...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
MCE agrees with this finding in part. The efforts are notable, and more opportunities for mitigation should be identified. MCE will continue to mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy and energy efficiency at cost-competitive rates while offering economic and workforce benefits, and creating more equitable communities. To date, MCE has reduced over 340,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. MCE's standard service, Light Green, currently represents 97.6% of MCE customer accounts and has been comprised of at least 60%...
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Marin Clean Energy (MCE)[PDF]
July 22, 2020
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2 pages
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
September 10, 2019
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11 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -1
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1-F7.
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1-F7.
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F8.
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Marin County Clerk[PDF]
August 25, 2020
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4 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: -1
(+0, 0, -1)
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Respectfully, County Clerk cannot dedicate limited resources to take responsibility for soliciting, collecting, and then publishing additional County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations Page 2 of 3
County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations "Finally - A Comprehensive List of Marin's Public Agencies" (June 30, 2020) information regarding these agencies when she is not financially or legally responsible for doing so. As noted in
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: within 70 days
Score: 0
Disagree. As previously stated, and as a general matter, County Clerk agrees that a single source of information is easier for residents to review and understand and supports the Grand Jury's goal of increased transparency regarding these entities. County Clerk notes that to this end, the State Controller maintains a comprehensive open data website listing approximately 5,000 special districts (independent and dependent) and JPAs around the state and provides breakout information on the agencies at https://bythenumbers.sco.ca.gov/. However, County Clerk disagrees with this Finding to the exten...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
disagrees wholly or partially with the findings) numbered: F1-F2.
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Marin County Commission on Aging[PDF]
June 10, 2024
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8 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: 0
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The IAS Study recommendations sit in limbo for all options identified under each recommended change area. There is funding that has been made available by the County Administrators Office to HHS for Aging and Ableism Training, and to study the information and referral/assistance options in Marin. While there has been much discussion, to date, the process and support for securing this funding remains vague at best. ___________ R3. During the FY25 budget preparation cycle, the Board of Supervisors should direct AAS and HHS to prepare a larger AAS FY25 budget consistent with the IAS Study so as t...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2024-25
Score: 0
The Board of Supervisors responded that this recommendation has been implemented. Commission on Aging Response: The Commission on Aging responded that this recommendation has not yet been implemented. The Commission on Aging requested that this be on a Board of Supervisors' agenda by no later than November 1, 2023. The intent is to approve the IAS Study and support the recommendations in the Study. April 8th Civil Grand Jury Update: The County contends that the IAS Study contains several options for solving the perceived problems. Thus, the County is not required to approve each, and every opt...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: fiscal year 2024-25
Score: 0
The Board of Supervisors responded that this recommendation requires further analysis because while the IAS Study represents an important source of input, it does not capture the full investment in older adult services across all HHS programs, including Social Services, BHRS, Public Health, and Whole Person Care/Homeless Services. Commission on Aging Response: The Commission on Aging responded that this recommendation has not yet been implemented, but it will be implemented in the time frame noted. April 8th Civil Grand Jury Update: The County contends that it has increased the budgets of many...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The Board of Supervisors responded that this recommendation requires further analysis because HHS already has a multilingual information and assistance line portal (415-473-INFO (4636)) designed to provide support and access to County and partner services for older adults. Commission on Aging Response: The Commission on Aging responded that this recommendation has not yet been implemented, but it will be implemented by AAS, with staffing support by HHS. April 8th Civil Grand Jury Update: The County added a bilingual staff person to the information line, 415-473-INFO, to target callers who do n...
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Marin County Commission on Aging[PDF]
July 10, 2023
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6 pages
• 12 responses
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin County Office of Education Board of Directors[PDF]
September 10, 2019
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin County Resource Conservation District[PDF]
August 12, 2020
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3 pages
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R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Marin RCD has incorporated the practice of posting a direct link on our website to the publicpay.ca.gov website applicable to our agency for the past several years. R2. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, agencies should modify the location of their existing publicpay.ca.gov links to satisfy the requirement of Government Code Section 53908 that their link be "conspicuous." Conspicuous locations for agencies are suggested in Table 2. Response: The publicpay.ca.gov website link for the Marin RCD is already located in a conspicuous location at www.marinrcd.org : • About (hove...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The publicpay.ca.gov website link for the Marin RCD is already located in a conspicuous location at www.marinrcd.org : • About (hover drop-down menu)/Board of Directors • About (hover drop-down menu)/Staff R3. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, agencies should modify their existing publicpay.ca.gov links so that they provide a direct link to their current compensation data on the state site. To eliminate the need for annual updates, the URL used for the link should exclude any parameter specifying a year. Formatted URL examples are shown on Appendix A. Response: The publicpay...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The publicpay.ca.gov link already takes the user to the most recent reported year. R4. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, in addition to any other compensation links, agencies should include a link on their board or council web pages that leads directly to their "Elected Officials" page on the publicpay.ca.gov site, conforming to the format suggested on Appendix A. Response: The link already takes the user directly to a list of Directors.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 902EF83F-F214-41E7-AA43-BBB9DB2AB1FA R5. No later than 120 days after the date of this report, agencies should inclu...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The link already takes the user directly to a list of Directors.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 902EF83F-F214-41E7-AA43-BBB9DB2AB1FA R5. No later than 120 days after the date of this report, agencies should include on their board or council web pages a comprehensive description of their policies regarding all compensation paid to elected officials specifying, at a minimum, salary, meeting fees or stipends (including compensation for serving as liaison to other advisory committees, councils and forums), reimbursements, health and retirement benefits, and other benefits such as equipment. Response: The ...
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Marin County Sheriff[PDF]
July 25, 2024
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin County Sheriff's Office[PDF]
June 15, 2023
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Marin County Transit District[PDF]
June 01, 2020
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26 pages
• 6 responses
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1; F2, F3 F4, F5 & F6 RECOMMENDATIONS: ■ We agree with the recommendations numbered R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 & R7 2
Marin County Transit District Response to Findings and Recommendations from Follow Up Report on Web Transparency of Agency Compensation Practices F1.
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Marin General Services Authority[PDF]
November 12, 2020
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R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Marin General Services Authority (MGSA) is a joint powers authority governed by a Board of Directors, representing the cities, towns, and County of Marin. MGSA administers several programs of countywide scope and benefit, including the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP). As MCEP's fiscal sponsor, MGSA enters into contracts on MCEP's behalf, collects and disburses revenues, and provides administrative oversight. MGSA's role and the programs under its umbrella are ministerial in nature where policy is generally settled in the County. MCEP is comprised of the incorporated towns and c...
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Marin General Services Authority[PDF]
September 11, 2020
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Marin Healthcare District[PDF]
December 14, 2020
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3 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
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F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F3 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A N/A • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
• Recommendations numbered have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions.) N/A Recommendations numbered have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a timeframe for the implementation.) N/A Recommendations numbered require further analysis. (Attach an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or director of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This...
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Marin Healthcare District[PDF]
August 26, 2020
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5 pages
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Marin Telecommunications Agency Board of Directors[PDF]
June 06, 2019
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12 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: -3
(+0, 7, -3)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: FY2019-20
Score: -1
above. As noted in the findings, in 2018-19, the MTA's estimated income from franchise and PEG fees was about $4.1 million. The MTA is currently funded by its constituent members from the franchise fees. The revenue is declining as media consumers have more choice than simply cable television for their information and entertainment consumption. However, in Mann County, the "cord cutting" is not occurring at the same rate as other locales, and the cable companies continue to raise their prices for the services, which also offsets some of the revenue decline. As noted previously, the Federal Com...
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: FY2019-20
Score: -1
The MTA Board disagrees with this recommendation. Moving MTA's functions to MGSA has been evaluated in the last few years. Prior to the retirement of MTA's long serving Executive Officer in 2018, the MTA again reevaluated its mission and had discussions with MGSA regarding the potential for MGSA to "take on" the MTA under its multi-jurisdictional umbrella. At that time, in discussing possible alternative arrangements with MGSA, its Executive Director determined that simply incorporating the responsibilities of MTA into MGSA's existing staffing and programmatic structure was not feasible. A new...
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: FY2019-20
Score: -1
The MTA Board disagrees with this recommendation. Moving MTA's functions to MGSA has been evaluated in the last few years. Prior to the retirement of MTA's long serving Executive Officer in 2018, the MTA again reevaluated its mission and had discussions with MGSA regarding the potential for MGSA to "take on" the MTA under its multi-jurisdictional umbrella. At that time, in discussing possible alternative arrangements with MGSA, its Executive Director determined that simply incorporating the responsibilities of MTA into MGSA's existing staffing and programmatic structure was not feasible. A new...
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: None • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F4, F5, F7, F8 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: Fl, F2, F3, F6 (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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July 23, 2020
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Town of Ross Town Council[PDF]
September 13, 2019
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City of San Rafael City Council[PDF]
September 04, 2019
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4 pages
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R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
: The MTA should be dissolved. Response: This recommendation requires further analysis. The MTA is a joint powers authority that was formed in 1998 to provide participating agencies increased coordination with respect to franchising and regulating telecommunications services and to set policies that provide more effective and efficient telecommunications benefits to the community. On September 29, 2006, the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA) was passed into law, which required that video franchises be issued by the California Public Utilities Commission, rather th...
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City of Sausalito City Council[PDF]
September 11, 2019
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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District[PDF]
August 07, 2020
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3 pages
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1 was previously in effect and implemented.
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2 was previously in effect and implemented.
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation R1 was previously in effect and has been implemented R2. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, agencies should modify the location of their existing publicpay.ca.gov links to satisfy the requirement of Government Code Section 53908 that their link be "conspicuous." Conspicuous locations for agencies are suggested in Table 2. Response: Recommendation R2 was previously in effect and has been implemented R3. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, agencies should modify their existing publicpay.ca.gov links so that they provide a direct link to their cur...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3 was previously in effect and implemented.
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Southern Marin Fire Protection District[PDF]
June 01, 2020
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Score: +2
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F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District agrees with Finding 2.
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District agrees with
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District agrees with
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Agrees with Finding F5.
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Transportation Authority of Marin[PDF]
February 26, 2021
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5 pages
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Score: -2
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree Partially. There is currently no single agency or jurisdiction with the broad-based authority for building infrastructure across multi-jurisdictions in Marin County. Operating, maintaining, and improving infrastructure are the responsibilities of the individual jurisdiction, including all liabilities and associated risks. Generally, when an agency seeks to implement infrastructure improvements beyond its boundary, the implementing agency enters into a cooperative agreement with neighboring agency or agencies specific to the project. To date, TAM is not aware of any agency in Marin Cou...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree Partially. It is TAM staff's understanding that the newly formed Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is in the process of developing evacuation plans county-wide, including an assessment of evacuation routes. This work is being planned in cooperation with a range of partners including emergency responders, local jurisdictions, Caltrans, CHP, and TAM. In the event of an emergency, emergency response agencies (police, fire) would have authority over an evacuation. These responsibilities seem clear. Additionally, each local municipality has designated evacuation routes and is resp...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: within 120 days
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. TAM will not know all funding available for programming within 120 days. New one-time funding programs may be created by the State or the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) with state or federal funds for programming to specific types of projects with specific intents. Complying with R4 may subject TAM to administer local, state, and federal funds that are inconsistent with the legal requirements of the funding sources. Where allowed, TAM can consider establishing criterion to examine evacuat...
F6
The MTA has applied for few of the available Federal or CPUC grants, and it has missed opportunities to access existing fiber networks, all of which has caused Marin County to fall behind the levels of telecom service provided to other areas in California.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree Wholly. TAM provides various funding to jurisdictions for local public works (transportation) projects but does not have the authority to define the scope of a project. Local municipalities control their assets and coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions when improving their infrastructure. Transportation Page 1 of 4
projects often include a variety of funding sources and TAM's funds may only be one of many sources. Additionally, TAM is not involved in the development of local hazard mitigation plans, general plan safety elements, and in identifying the wide range of risks from natura...
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree Partially. TAM manages the distribution of a variety of local, state, and federal funds that have specific criteria in infrastructure project evaluation or may be designated for specific projects. When opportunities are permissible to include evaluation criterion in the project evaluation, TAM will consider doing so. Page 2 of 4
F8. The Transportation Authority of Marin's decision-making process is inadequate unless it includes evacuation as a criterion when funding improvements. Response: Disagree Wholly. As noted above, TAM manages a variety of other local, state, and federal funds...
F8
The county could benefit from strategic guidance and leadership in technical, business and regulatory matters regarding telecommunications for its businesses and residents.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Disagree Wholly. As noted above, TAM manages a variety of other local, state, and federal funds. TAM is required to evaluate projects in accordance with criteria set forth by each funding source. The evaluation criteria vary from source to source. TAM is legally and contractually obligated to follow the criteria established by each funding source. Where permissible and not inconsistent to the funding sources, TAM can include evacuation goals in project evaluation along with goals set forth by funds sources. F9. The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority's Advisory/Technical Committee would benefi...
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Transportation Authority of Marin[PDF]
November 20, 2020
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Score: +6
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F1
Neither the County nor any of its agencies is providing strategic leadership or advice for telecommunications services such as broadband internet access or 5G, leaving Marin poorly served.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Marin governments have made progress toward meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals and mitigating impacts of climate change. However, to meet ambitious state and local goals, much work remains to be done. TAM is supportive of these efforts and supports transportation greenhouse gas emission reductions through voter approved expenditure plans and programs that promote multi-modal transportation solutions including walking, biking, transit, carpooling and ride-share, and alternative fuel vehicles. F2. Adaptation planning is essential to protect local public utility and transportation infrastruct...
R1
By December 31, 2019, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a citizen’s advisory committee that will provide advice and information on telecommunications services and policy. The Grand Jury recommends that citizens with telecommunications expertise be appointed to the committee.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The County of Marin along with the municipalities and other agencies of the County have convened several multi-jurisdictional collaborative processes. TAM serves as a member of the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP), attends the county BayWAVE Executive Steering Committee meetings, and serves on the Drawdown Executive Steering Committee and Transportation Subcommittee. Additionally, the County and local jurisdictions coordinate local hazard mitigation plan development for all jurisdictions. TAM would be supportive of efforts to use an existing structure, where feasible, that has staff...
F2
Each municipality has been obliged to negotiate separately with 5G and fiber to the home telecom providers, so the potential benefits of aggregation have been lost and some communities remain unserved or underserved.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
TAM agrees that adaptation planning is essential for a variety of reasons as described in the Grand Jury report. F3. With the BayWAVE and C-SMART initial vulnerability assessments completed, the county is now well-positioned to focus on adaptation planning and policies related to sea level rise. Response: The BayWAVE and C-SMART vulnerability assessments developed by the County Community Development Agency and Department of Public Works respectively, support multijurisdictional collaboration related to the potential impacts of sea level rise. These efforts are still underway, and the BayWAVE E...
F3
The MTA has chosen to abandon its policy making and coordinating mission, so the MTA serves no strategic or advisory function to the county.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The BayWAVE and C-SMART vulnerability assessments developed by the County Community Development Agency and Department of Public Works respectively, support multijurisdictional collaboration related to the potential impacts of sea level rise. These efforts are still underway, and the BayWAVE Executive Steering Committee has been meeting monthly to advance the planning and policies related to sea level rise. TAM staff participates in these meetings to improve our understanding of the local transportation issues related to sea level rise. As these efforts advance, the County and local jurisdictio...
F4
Currently, the main function of the MTA which is to collect and distribute cable franchise and PEG fees to its members, could be efficiently performed by the MGSA.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
TAM agrees that the projected effects of climate change include impacts on public health, ecosystems, and social equity. The Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) effort has worked to develop effective and equitable adaptation solutions that integrate adaptation planning into local and regional planning efforts. The ART program supports multiple sectors and cross jurisdictional collaboration that build local and regional capacity to address these issues. With adaptation planning efforts underway on community
or project specific levels, there are add...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
MCEP is comprised of staff from the incorporated towns and cities in Marin county, the County of Marin, TAM, the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), and Marin Clean Energy (MCE). TAM provides technical support and resources to support climate change reduction from the transportation sector. MCEP has long declared its support for studying, securing funding for, and implementing adaptation planning in its mission statement:
"The mission of the Marin Climate & Energy Partnership (MCEP) is to create a countywide partnership that allows partner members to work collaboratively, share resources, ...
F5
CMCM is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation which is governed by its own board so it could operate without MTA oversight.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
There is presently limited local, regional, state and federal funding available to support adaptation and sea level rise. Although these issues are being addressed at the local and county level, TAM agrees that state, regional or federal funding will be required to adapt to these challenges. F7. Cross-jurisdictional collaboration and coordination will be required for successful adaptation efforts, but Marin lacks any overarching organizational or governance structure to facilitate this. Response: TAM agrees that there will need to be continued coordination and collaboration across agencies and...
F7
The MTA’s income is declining and may be eliminated altogether; as a result, the MTA will have no function and is likely to disband or it will need to be funded by its constituent municipalities or from some other source.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
TAM agrees that there will need to be continued coordination and collaboration across agencies and jurisdictions throughout the county, region and state. The BayWAVE effort has developed a collaborative approach and potential organizational structure for local elected officials and staff to share local efforts related to sea level rise. However, the BayWAVE effort may not be the only organizational structure to facilitate this, and local hazard mitigation plan coordination may also serve a similar role. Any organizational structure to respond to the challenge of adaptation will need to conside...
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June 26, 2020
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R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
TAM has confirmed that its current publicpay.ca.govlinks inconspicuous and goes directly to the agency's most recent data. R3. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, agencies should modify their existing publicpay.ca.gov links so that they provide a direct link to their current compensation data on the state site. To eliminate the need for annual updates, the URL used for the link should exclude any parameter specifying a year. Formatted URL examples are shown on Appendix A. Response: TAM's existing publicpay.ca.gov link provides direct link to its current compensation data publi...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
TAM's existing publicpay.ca.gov link provides direct link to its current compensation data published on the state site. R4. No later than 90 days after the date of this report, in addition to any other compensation links, agencies should include a link on their board or council web pages that leads directly to their "Elected Officials" page on the publicpay.ca.gov site, conforming to the format suggested on Appendix A. Response: As part of effort to include a link on TAM's Board of Commission page to lead directly to the "Elected Officials" page on the publicpay.ca.gov site, it was discovered ...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
As part of effort to include a link on TAM's Board of Commission page to lead directly to the "Elected Officials" page on the publicpay.ca.gov site, it was discovered that the State site is not correctly showing the l6 TAM Board of Commissioners under the "Elected Officials" page of its report. Staff reached out to the State at the end of April, and confirmed that TAM has been reporting the data in its
correct format, but is still waiting for the State to fix the information reported on the "Elected Officials" page. Staff will create the direct link on TAM's website under the About TAM/Board ...
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