Score: +31
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Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
Marin’s Telecommunications Disconnect
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 54
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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Score: +1
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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
(+0, 1, -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[PDF]
May 14, 2020
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23 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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Central Marin Police Authority Police Council[PDF]
October 30, 2020
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2 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 1, 0)
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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]
July 03, 2023
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5 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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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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County of Marin, County Clerk[PDF]
June 13, 2019
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4 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: -4
(+0, 0, -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]
March 09, 2021
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23 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: +4
(+4, 1, 0)
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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: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered R1 has 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
R1 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
agree with the finding numbered: F1, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered R1 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 numbered: F1, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered R1 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: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1, F5 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendation numbered R1 has been implemented.
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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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County of Marin[PDF]
December 08, 2020
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11 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 4, 0)
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10 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. We have worked with our cities, towns, and many other partners to develop an integrated approach toward climate change planning, adaptation and mitigation. Despite some early successes, like reducing County emissions to 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012 (eight years ahead of schedule), there is still much work to do. In December 2020, the Board of Supervisors will be asked to adopt the Climate Action Plan Update which includes targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions levels to 40 percent below 1990 equivalent emissions levels by 2030 via mitigation-based measures and to 60 percen...
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. 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: Agree. 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: Disagree. Recent actions have produced significant progress on these concerns. The Grand Jury cites "the working group of Mann's county and municipal planners that helped develop the c...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3, we would prefer a different response to this Recommendation. Funding for the Flood Control and Water Conservation District was created over 40 years ago to fund and maintain flood control facilities and operations. Flood control district funding may only be spent within designated flood zone areas and annual funding is limited by Proposition 13. Existing funding is generally insufficient to maintain existing needs and infrastructure. Looking to the San Mateo County example cited by the Grand Jury, the new district has a 3 year budget in place - but it needs to find an ongoing funding mecha...
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: FI-F3; F5-F6; ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F4 and F7.
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Agree. We have worked with our cities, towns, and many other partners to develop an integrated approach toward climate change planning, adaptation and mitigation. Despite some early successes, like reducing County emissions to 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012 (eight years ahead of schedule), there is still much work to do. In December 2020, the Board of Supervisors will be asked to adopt the Climate Action Plan Update which includes targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions levels to 40 percent below 1990 equivalent emissions levels by 2030 via mitigation-based measures and to 60 percen...
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
above). Existing efforts, including BayWAVE; Drawdown: Mann; the General Plan Safety Element in coordination with the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update; and the General Plan Environmental Justice Element all point to the collaborative, consistent, coordinated approach to adaptation planning for all of Mann called in the Grand Jury's report. In addition, Mann County Public Works and Mann County Parks are working on restoration projects on county-owned properties. These multi-benefit projects include ecosystem improvements, flood and sea level rise protection, and recreation. Current ad...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4 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: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-F3; F5-F6; ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F4 and F7.
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: FI-F3; F5-F6; ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F4 and 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: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: FI-F3; F5-F6; ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F4 and F7.
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County of Marin[PDF]
July 21, 2020
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5 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +4
(+4, 1, 0)
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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: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1 and F2.
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-R2 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented by August 31, 2020.
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 and F2.
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R2 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented by August 31, 2020.
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: Implemented
Score: 0
R3 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: 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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County of Marin[PDF]
July 14, 2020
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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: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2 - F5 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R2 - R5 have been implemented.
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
, we have implemented these adjustments accordingly. 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. This recommendation has been implemented. Please refer to responses provided in R2 and R3 above. 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 o...
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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree. We can only respond regarding the County of Marin and not to the Grand Jury's broader conclusions regarding "many public agencies." Located as a `Featured Link' on the Board of Supervisor's home page (https://www.marincounty.orq/depts/bs), the "Public Official Appointments" link provides a summary of the Fair Political Practices Commission regulation 18705.5 and a direct link to copies of the most recently filed Form 806 for each Board of Supervisor member. Benefits information applicable to eligible County of Marin employees, including elected officials, are posted on the ...
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: Disagree
Score: -1
disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F2 - F5 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R2 - R5 have been implemented.
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 Agricultural Land Trust[PDF]
September 05, 2024
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2 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 City Community Services District[PDF]
September 03, 2020
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Marin Clean Energy (MCE)[PDF]
December 11, 2020
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6 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: 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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July 22, 2020
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Marin County Board of Super[PDF]
August 23, 2022
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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 finding(s) numbered: F4, F7-9 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F1-3, FS-6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation numbered R1 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented this fiscal year FY 2022-23.
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
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: FY 2022-23
Score: +1
R1 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented this fiscal year FY 2022-23.
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
Partially Disagree. Although we are aware that there is distrust in the community, it is difficult to objectively state the length and the extent of distrust. F3. The Marin County Sheriff's Office has not adequately acknowledged community issues or concerns even when they are voiced directly to the Sheriff's Office. Response: Partially Disagree. We cannot speak to issues voiced directly to the Marin County Sheriff's Office by individuals; however, the Board is supportive of establishing a commission consistent with AB 1185. There is a wide range of opinions regarding whether the Sheriff's Offi...
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
Partially Disagree. We cannot speak to issues voiced directly to the Marin County Sheriff's Office by individuals; however, the Board is supportive of establishing a commission consistent with AB 1185. There is a wide range of opinions regarding whether the Sheriff's Office has adequately acknowledged community concerns. F4. Marin County resident� cjo not currently have an effective forum to express concerns about the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. FS. Due to the Marin County Sheriff's Office field training program and short assignments, there is limited opportunity to build g...
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: F4, F7-9 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F1-3, FS-6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation numbered R1 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented this fiscal year FY 2022-23.
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
Partially Disagree. Without additional information, it is difficult to make a conclusive statement; however, the Board of Supervisors supports the creation of a community oversight commission consistent with AB 1185 to ensure there are opportunities for community outreach and dialogue when significant events occur in the future. F7. Implementing a community policing model for Marin City would improve relations between its residents and the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. The Board supports the goals of community policing and will work with the Sheriff's Office to understand the...
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
agree with the finding(s) numbered: F4, F7-9 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the finding(s) numbered: F1-3, FS-6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendation numbered R1 has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented this fiscal year FY 2022-23.
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. Although the goals of the proposed working group were positive, the Board supports the creation of a community oversight commission consistent with AB1185. F9. A citizens' sheriff oversight board, enacted pursuant to Assembly Bill 1185, could provide effective oversight of the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations Page 3 of 4
June 15, 2022 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommends the following: R1. By December 31, 2022, the Marin County Board of Supervisors should en...
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Marin County Clerk[PDF]
August 25, 2020
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4 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
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
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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: 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
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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 Fire Department[PDF]
September 13, 2023
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3 pages
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R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Partially Disagree. We cannot agree with this finding because Marin County Fire Department does not charge/impose "impact, connection, or capacity fees" for any projects, including ADUs. We charge a Ministerial Plan Review fee of $342.00 for all construction projects and if fire sprinklers and/or Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) is required, we have a permit fee of $411.00 for each of those. RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommends the following: R4. By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and co...
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 finding numbered: F7 <b>GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS</b> Recommendation numbered R4 will not be implemented because it is not warranted or н reasonable.
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Marin County Office of Education Board of Directors[PDF]
September 10, 2019
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5 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
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 Trustees[PDF]
June 21, 2022
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22 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1, F2, F5, F6, F7, F8 I (we) partially disagree partially with the F3, F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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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 SELPA[PDF]
September 04, 2024
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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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Marin County SELPA's records indicated that only three (3) out of the seventeen (17) Marin County school districts did not have information about special education available on their district website. Further, there are currently no federal or state statutes that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed t...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. All Marin County SELPA member school districts are currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. 4
R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented There are no findings with ...
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
Partially Agree The Marin County SELPA Operational Steering Committee believes that all parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) . To support this notion, the Marin County SELPA annually develops and adopts a special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The service plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by each Marin County SELPA member school district, incl...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented There are no findings with the Civil Grand Jury's report that each of the Marin County SELPA's member school districts are not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, all Marin County SELPA member school districts are using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines1 . Each of the Marin County SELPA's member school districts have the autonomy to select and utilize the service tracking tool that works best for their school district and their schoo...
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
Partially Agree The Marin County SELPA Operational Steering Committee believes that Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Marin County SELPA's member school districts with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track IEP service delivery. However, there are no findings in the Civil Grand Jury's report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective admi...
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 f6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
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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[PDF]
November 30, 2020
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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
The Mann County Sheriffs Office agrees with this finding. This would be an 473-7265 effective strategy. JAIL
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 Marin County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding. MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation will be implemented. While this has not been a past practice for the Marin County Sheriff's Office, there is great value in educating Marin County residents on safe handling and storage of firearms.
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 Marin County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding. 473-7233
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has already been partially implemented. The Marin County Sheriffs Office currently offers free gun locks at our Records Division front counter and at the Marin City Substation. The Marin County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer will develop public messaging regarding free gun locks and the procedures for residents to turn in unwanted weapons. These messages will be publicized on the Marin County Sheriffs Office's website as well as on other social media platforms.
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
The Marin County Sheriff's Office agrees partially with this finding. The Marin County Sheriff's Office does not agree that simply having a gun in a residence increases the risk of suicide for all household members.
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Marin County Sheriffs Office agrees with this recommendation. In 2013 and 2016, the Marin County Sheriffs Office assisted the Marin County District Attorney with gun buy back events. In total, over one thousand five hundred (1,500) weapons were collected. The Marin County Sheriffs Office is prepared and willing to work in collaboration with the Marin County District Attorney on future gun buyback programs. At this time, the Marin County Public Health Officer recommends that law enforcement
not have a gun buy back program due to COVID concerns unless there is a specific site protection pla...
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 Marin County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
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
The Marin County Sheriffs Office agrees with this finding. The implementation of the gun violence restraining order has played an important role in keeping firearms out of the hands of those who could harm themselves or others with guns.
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Marin County Sheriff's Office[PDF]
June 15, 2023
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Marin County Superintendent of Schools[PDF]
May 15, 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 Superintendent of Schools[PDF]
August 01, 2022
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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: Will Implement
Score: +1
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. There are currently multiple existing groups and structures in place that have been in place before the pandemic and have developed and implemented plans for learning loss mitigation to some degree throughout the pandemic, with the clear understanding that remote learning is not effective or accessible for many students. The Marin County Superintendent of Schools convenes a monthly meeting of Marin County School District Superintendents to coordinate efforts and share best practices for supporting student ...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. This recommendation has been implemented, although not in the name of a Lost Learning Task Force. There is recognition that this work is ongoing. Prior to COVID there was strong consensus among all Marin County Public School leaders that continuity of school operations and in person learning is a critical priority. Tools to support this priority through recent experiences with wildfire, air quality and winter storms have been developed in collaboration with Marin County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Services. Tools include an air quality ch...
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Marin County Transit District[PDF]
June 01, 2020
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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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September 11, 2020
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Marin Healthcare District[PDF]
December 14, 2020
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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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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/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District[PDF]
June 17, 2020
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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
agree with the finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (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 finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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 finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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 finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (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 finding numbered: F2 • I (we) disagree partially with the findings numbered: F1, F3, F4, F5, F6 • I (we) disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Marin Telecommunications Agency Board of Directors[PDF]
June 06, 2019
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12 pages
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Score: -3
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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: 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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Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority[PDF]
February 22, 2021
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2 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the finding numbered: F9 § We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 and F2 o F1 - disagree partially; many agencies have collaborated with each other to plan improvements with the evacuation infrastructure.
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 finding numbered: F9 § We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F1 and F2 o F1 - disagree partially; many agencies have collaborated with each other to plan improvements with the evacuation infrastructure.
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Marinwood Community Services District[PDF]
August 18, 2023
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3 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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Disagree partially Impact, connection and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such
F7.
fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Marinwood Community Services District does not impose any impact, connection or capacity fees applicable to ADU development. As such Marinwood CSD has not conducted a comparative analysis of such fees imposed by other similar agencies and thus has no direct knowledge of fee amounts imposed by these agencies beyond the research presented by the Grand Jury in this report. However, Marinwood CSD notes the following sta...
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
Agree with the findings numbered: Disagree partially with the findings numbered: F7 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.
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Marinwood Community Services District[PDF]
July 23, 2020
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Sausalito - Marin City Sanitary District[PDF]
July 14, 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
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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Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District[PDF]
September 11, 2023
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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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District will not implement because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Explanation: As noted above under "Findings", the District doesn't levy impact fees as that term is defined under the law. In regards to connection fees, currently the District waives the $6,130 connection fee. In regards to capacity fees, there are strict statutory and constitutional constraints on the District's ability to raise revenues necessary to meet costs, and therefore, the District is unable to waive capacity charges. Therefore, for the reasons stated above, no feasibility ...
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:
Disagree partially with the findings numbered: <u>F7</u>
Disagree <i>wholly</i> with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Sausalito Marin City School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
April 27, 2022
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11 pages
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8 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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
agree with the findings numbered: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is 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: F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F8 I {we) partially disagree partially with the F3,F4 findings numbered: I (we) wholly disagree partially with the findings numbered: (Attached is a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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Sausalito/Marin City School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 12, 2024
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74 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: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Sausalito Marin City School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Sausalito Marin City School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demons...
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
Due: December 31, 2019
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Sausalito Marin City School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Sausalito Marin City School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demons...
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
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Sausalito Marin City School District did not have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Sausalito Marin City S...
R2
The MTA’s franchise fee collection and disbursement responsibilities should be moved to the MGSA.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences.
R3:
Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that sugges...
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
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Sausalito Marin City School District, including the nature of the services and t...
R3
MTA’s responsibilities for CMCM should be terminated.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the Sausalito Marin City School District is not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, the Sausalito Marin City School District is using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines (see attached). The Sausalito Marin City School District will review the features available within the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module to determine if there will be any benefit over the distr...
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
Partially Agree
The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Sausalito Marin City School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success.
F5:
Many s...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The Special Education Information System is a valuable tool that, when used consistently, will increase the likelihood that students with learning differences will have their Individualized Education Programs effectively administered, thereby increasing the chances of success for those students. Response: Partially Agree
The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Sausalito Marin City School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Da...
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
F6:
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs. Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Sausalito Marin City School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardian...
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
F6:
Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
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
The co-teaching method can reduce the negative connotations of a special education class by including the resource specialist in the general education classroom to assist students with learning differences. Response: Partially Agree Co-teaching is one method of instruction to assist students with learning differences in the general education classroom that may work to reduce any negative connotations associated with special education service delivery. RECOMMENDATIONS
R1:
Each school district should inform parents and guardians at least annually about special education services and resources ...
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Sausalito/Marin City School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
July 19, 2024
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4 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
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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Sausalito/Marin City School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
December 01, 2023
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3 pages
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Score: -1
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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
lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or Response is not reasonable. Government Code 65852.2, which governs ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines "local agency" to mean "... a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered." As you can see, school districts are not included in the types of agen...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or Response is not reasonable. Government Code 65852.2, which governs ADUs, states, on page 5, "A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet" and on page 7 defines "local agency" to mean "... a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered." As you can see, school districts are not included in the types of agen...
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Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin[PDF]
October 12, 2023
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4 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: -2
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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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted and is not reasonable. SASM references its response to F7. Since SASM does not impose any fees or other costs on local homeowners related to ADU development, it is not warranted or reasonable for SASM to use its limited resources to commission a feasibility assessment of waiving or lowering impact and connection fees for the referenced units. Date: 10-12-2223 Signed: M. Grushay Mark Grushayev, General Manager
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
Agree The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin ("SASM") is a local public agency formed in 1979 pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to provide wastewater treatment and effluent disposal for SASM's six member agencies: City of Mill Valley, Tamalpais Community Services District, Almonte Sanitary District, Alto Sanitary District, Homestead Valley Sanitary District, and Richardson Bay Sanitary District. Each of these member agencies owns, operates, and maintains a sanitary sewer system. These sewer systems connect to sewer lines owned and operated by SASM, which carry wastewater originating ...
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
Since SASM does not impose any fees or other costs on local homeowners related to ADU development, it is not warranted or reasonable for SASM to use its limited resources to commission a feasibility assessment of waiving or lowering impact and connection fees for the referenced units. Date: 10-12-2223 Signed: M. Grushay Mark Grushayev, General Manager
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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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]
August 23, 2023
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4 pages
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Score: -2
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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: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The District will not implement because it is unwarranted or reasonable. The Southern Marin Fire District currently has a fee schedule in place that imposes a flat plan review fee of $258.00, which covers the time and material for our fire prevention staff to 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 related concerns. Our fees are intended to recover ...
R4
The MTA should be dissolved.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
By December 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet. Response: The District will not implement because it is unwarranted or reasonable. The Southern Marin Fire District currently has a fee schedule in place that imposes a flat plan review fee of $258.00, which covers the time and material for our fire prevention staff to 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 deve...
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. PARTIALLY DISAGREES <b>Kesponse:</b> 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. We agree that by adding/creating ADUs within municipalities will assist with the lack of aff...
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Southern Marin Fire Protection District[PDF]
June 01, 2020
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9 pages
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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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Transportation Authority of Marin[PDF]
June 26, 2020
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5 pages
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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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