Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Agency proposal
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution in support of the proposal for the new San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency Agency.
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BACKGROUND:
In December 2013, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Assembly member Rich Gordon, and County Supervisor Dave Pine convened a conference titled "Meeting the Challenge of Sea Level Rise in San Mateo County." The conference initiated the County's efforts to plan for sea level rise, including the County's launch of its "Sea Change SMC" initiative in 2015 and commencement of a countywide sea level rise vulnerability assessment.
In December 2015, the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) convened an ad-hoc Water Committee to discuss opportunities for better countywide coordination, communication, and collaboration on integrated water issues that would improve efficiency and maximize funding opportunities, including state and federal grants. The ad-hoc Water Committee met throughout 2016 and explored options for a comprehensive approach to water management. Their meetings included presentations by numerous agencies that are responsible for integrated water management outside of San Mateo County. The ad-hoc Water Committee recommended that C/CAG establish a standing committee as a first step toward increasing the levels of countywide collaboration and decision-making with specific focus on regional stormwater management, tidal and fluvial flooding issues, and future sea level rise.
On February 23, 2016, your Board approved the report entitled "Improving Flood Control in San Mateo County's Areas of Responsibilities" (Report) and approved Resolution No. 074363 for an Appropriation Transfer Request to begin implementation of the Report recommendations. This included fundi...
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