Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Forming and Reforming a Community May 1, 2013
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The Mendocino County LAFCo has not met the requirements of the Cortese-Knox- Hertsberg Act of 2000.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
That LAFCo continue toward its goal and schedule of completing all required MSRs , and pursue the development of all related SOIs. (F1-F2,
R3
That LAFCo provide the leadership to facilitate the consolidation of some of the resources and services of the valley and coastal areas in order to reduce ratepayer costs and improve the level of service. (F1- F4,F6)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)
F2
The new contract with Baracco Associates as EO of Mendocino County LAFCo has focused the LAFCo board on meeting their responsibilities.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
That LAFCo provide the leadership to facilitate the consolidation of some of the resources and services of the valley and coastal areas in order to reduce ratepayer costs and improve the level of service. (F1- F4,F6)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)
F3
The significant areas of concern for LAFCo to address are the problems of water and sewer service in the valley. 5
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
That LAFCo be more proactive in identifying interagency problems and assisting agencies in conflict resolution.(F3-F4,F6)
R3
That LAFCo provide the leadership to facilitate the consolidation of some of the resources and services of the valley and coastal areas in order to reduce ratepayer costs and improve the level of service. (F1- F4,F6)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)
F4
There is a proliferation of Special Districts in the Coastal and Valley areas of Mendocino County.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
That LAFCo be more proactive in identifying interagency problems and assisting agencies in conflict resolution.(F3-F4,F6)
R3
That LAFCo provide the leadership to facilitate the consolidation of some of the resources and services of the valley and coastal areas in order to reduce ratepayer costs and improve the level of service. (F1- F4,F6)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)
F5
LAFCo is making significant improvments in establishing a schedule and goal for developing MSRs for all the local agencies under its purview by the end of calendar year 2014.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)
F6
There is a need for more proactive outreach and coordination with the local agencies by LAFCo.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
That LAFCo be more proactive in identifying interagency problems and assisting agencies in conflict resolution.(F3-F4,F6)
R3
That LAFCo provide the leadership to facilitate the consolidation of some of the resources and services of the valley and coastal areas in order to reduce ratepayer costs and improve the level of service. (F1- F4,F6)
R4
That LAFCo become visible and involved with all related agencies by conducting special work sessions dealing with specific concerns of these agencies.(F1-F6)