Flood Control - Santa Cruz LAFCO
Flood Control - Santa Cruz LAFCO
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<strong>Santa</strong> <strong>Cruz</strong> <strong>LAFCO</strong>: Countywide Service Review<br />
<strong>Flood</strong> Protection and Stormwater Services<br />
8) Government Structure Options<br />
The City of Scotts Valley provides drainage services through its Public Works Department. No other<br />
government structure options were identified.<br />
9) Local Accountability and Governance<br />
Drainage services are addressed by the Scotts Valley City Council during regular meetings. Public notice<br />
is provided for all meetings.<br />
The City’s website does not provide any information on the drainage services, flood control or stormwater<br />
management. Given the City’s development profile and stormwater discharge into Carbonera Creek, the<br />
City should be encouraged to update its website to include information on water quality protection.<br />
– City of Watsonville–<br />
1) Population and Growth<br />
Population within the City of Watsonville is expected to reach 70,418 by 2030 with an annual growth rate<br />
of 1.3%. Growth, increased density and development will result in increased need for comprehensive<br />
flood protection and stormwater management services.<br />
2) Infrastructure Needs and Deficiencies<br />
The City of Watsonville has completed several capital improvements over the past few years, including<br />
the addition of five stormwater pump stations and six stormwater retention basins.<br />
There is a critical need for a regional flood protection project to prevent flooding from the Pajaro River,<br />
Salsipuedes Creek and Corralitos Creek.<br />
3) Financing Constraints and Opportunities<br />
The City of Watsonville funds its drainage services through development impact fees, wastewater<br />
enterprise funds and property assessments.<br />
4) Cost Avoidance Opportunities<br />
The City of Watsonville has identified the benefits of a regional flood control project to protect against<br />
flooding from the Pajaro River, Salsipuedes Creek and Corralitos Creek. This would have benefit for<br />
northern Monterey County as well.<br />
5) Management Efficiencies<br />
The City of Watsonville has allocated 0.5 full-time staff to drainage services.<br />
The City has increased management efficiency through the use of a Web-based monitoring system to<br />
measure river and creek levels as well as alarm/status of stormwater pump stations.<br />
June 2005 – Public Review Draft Section 5 - 23
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