Score: +12
(12/11/0)
Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Pacific Grove Sewage Spill*
Published: May 18, 2015
19 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
MRWPCA is responsible for the May 18, 2015, sanitary sewer overflow at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove. They own and operate said pump station, and were making repairs there when the overflow occurred.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings.
F3
Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need.
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects.
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available.
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 3
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Response to BWC (Body Worn Cameras), City of Pacific Grove
October 19, 2016
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4 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: 0
(+0, 10, 0)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
MRWPCA is responsible for the May 18, 2015, sanitary sewer overflow at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove. They own and operate said pump station, and were making repairs there when the overflow occurred.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F 2
BWCs, when recording lawful police conduct, provide positive risk management benefits. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response: BWC recordings can serve as a valuable officer training resource.
F 3
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to th...
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2016-2017
Score: 0
law enforcement transparency. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F 2
BWCs, when recording lawful police conduct, provide positive risk management benefits. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response: BWC recordings can serve as a valuable officer training resource.
F 3
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWC...
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
BWC recordings can serve as a valuable officer training resource.
F 3
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 5
At a minimum in California, written department policies must comply with the requirements of Penal Code ...
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2016-2017
Score: 0
BWCs, when recording lawful police conduct, provide positive risk management benefits. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response: BWC recordings can serve as a valuable officer training resource.
F 3
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to the fin...
F3
Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 5
At a minimum in California, written department policies must comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 832.18. (Appendix 3) Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 6
In the absence of other sources of fun...
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2016-2017
Score: 0
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F 4
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 5
At a minimum in California, written department policies must comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 832.18. (Appendix 3) Response: As to the finding regarding the C...
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 5
At a minimum in California, written department policies must comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 832.18. (Appendix 3) Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 6
In the absence of other sources of funding, each City Council must make sufficient funds available to its police department before the police department can purchase BWCs for its officers and secure storage system for resulting BWC recordings. Response: As to the finding regarding the Cit...
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: fiscal year 2016-2017
Score: 0
Law enforcement best practices now include law enforcement's use of BWCs when funds have been made available for their purchase and that of required data storage capacity. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 5
At a minimum in California, written department policies must comply with the requirements of Penal Code Section 832.18. (Appendix 3) Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees.
F 6
In the absence of other sources of funding, each City Council must make sufficient funds available to its p...
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Finding of the Grand Jury Investigation for Pacific Grove:
F 26
The Pacific Grove Police Department does not provide BWCs for its officer's use. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the City disagrees in part. The Pacific Grove Police Department was funded for BWCs in the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget. The Pacific Grove Police Department is currently conducting a BWC test pilot project for future Council decision regarding the type of BWC to purchase. Recommendation of the Grand Jury:
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F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Finding of the Grand Jury Investigation for Pacific Grove:
F 26
The Pacific Grove Police Department does not provide BWCs for its officer's use. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the City disagrees in part. The Pacific Grove Police Department was funded for BWCs in the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget. The Pacific Grove Police Department is currently conducting a BWC test pilot project for future Council decision regarding the type of BWC to purchase. Recommendation of the Grand Jury:
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Response to Pacific Grove Sewage Spill, City of Pacific Grove
October 19, 2016
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2 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +8
(+8, 0, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
MRWPCA is responsible for the May 18, 2015, sanitary sewer overflow at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove. They own and operate said pump station, and were making repairs there when the overflow occurred.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015. MRWPCA response required. Response: Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous
F3
uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.8 MRWPCA response required. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015. As to the finding regarding the Cit...
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need. The City has implemented. Response:
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available. The City has implemented. Response:
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects. The City has implemented. Response: Please feel free to contact Daniel Gho, Public Works Director via email or telephone at dgho@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831.648.5722 respectively if you have any ...
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous
F3
uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.8 MRWPCA response required. Response:
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-26...
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available. The City has implemented. Response:
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects. The City has implemented. Response: Please feel free to contact Daniel Gho, Public Works Director via email or telephone at dgho@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831.648.5722 respectively if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kampe Bill Kampe Mayor
F3
Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Honorable Mark E. Hood Presiding Judge Superior Court Page | 2
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available. As to the finding regarding th...
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects. The City has implemented. Response: Please feel free to contact Daniel Gho, Public Works Director via email or telephone at dgho@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831.648.5722 respectively if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kampe Bill Kampe Mayor
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, th...
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Please feel free to contact Daniel Gho, Public Works Director via email or telephone at dgho@cityofpacificgrove.org or 831.648.5722 respectively if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kampe Bill Kampe Mayor
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacif...
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP. As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Response:
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Recommendations of the Grand Jury
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings. MRWPCA required to re...
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers. Response: As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Recommendations of the Grand Jury
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings. MRWPCA required to respond. Response:
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need. The City has implemented. Response:
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Pr...
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
As to the finding regarding the City of Pacific Grove, the respondent agrees. Recommendations of the Grand Jury
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings. MRWPCA required to respond. Response:
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need. The City has implemented. Response:
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available. The City has implemented. Response:
R4
The City of Pacific Gr...
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Response to Pacific Grove Sewage Spill, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
July 25, 2016
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2 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +4
(+4, 1, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
MRWPCA is responsible for the May 18, 2015, sanitary sewer overflow at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove. They own and operate said pump station, and were making repairs there when the overflow occurred.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The MRWPCA agrees the Agency owns and operates the pump station at Fountain Avenue, Pacific Grove and that the sanitary sewer overflow occurred as a result of the Agency's efforts to make repairs to the station on May 18, 2015.
R1
MRWPCA implement staff training to account for and manage situations of false equipment readings.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
below). Joint Powers Authority Member Entities: Boronda County Sanitation District, Castroville Community Services District, County of Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Fort Ord, Marina Coast Water District, Monterey, Moss Landing County Sanitation District, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City, and Seaside.
85 Honorable Mark E. Hood July 13, 2016 141 1 46 Page 2 of 2 Finding F3: Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative. MRWPCA agrees that the response was appropr...
F2
MRWPCA did not have a procedure to address potential false pressure readings during valve maintenance on May 18, 2015.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MRWPCA agrees there was not a specific procedure in place to address potential false pressure readings. More importantly, in this situation, staff did not have a procedure to identify that an isolation valve did not properly close and the piping was still pressurized.
R2
The City of Pacific Grove prioritize sewer projects based on severity of pipe degradation and public need.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Diverting the SSO into the Monterey Bay prevented a costlier and hazardous uncontrolled overflow. MRWPCA's response in dealing with the May 18 SSO was appropriate given the alternative.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MRWPCA agrees that the response was appropriate to prevent a costlier and potentially more hazardous situation given the alternative.
R3
The City of Pacific Grove annually budget for sewer projects using Proposition 218 funds and other funds as they become available.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
The condition of PG owned sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the circumstances of the SSO on May18, 2015.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
MRWPCA agrees the condition of PG sewer infrastructure was unrelated to the overflow. All infrastructure involved in the May 18 SSO is owned and operated by MRWPCA.
R4
The City of Pacific Grove actively seek matching funds for the sewer projects.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
PG fulfilled its obligation in the Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Pacific Grove Case #CO3-2612 PVT.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
PG has so far only approved projects outlined in the 2014 SSMP when matching funds are available.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Due to rate increases from Proposition 218, PG will have sufficient funds to resolve the sewer infrastructure issues identified in the 2014 SSMP.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
PG is sufficiently maintaining its sanitary sewer system through its contracts with Greenline and Root Tamers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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