Section § 9620

Explanation

Once the board approves a plan, three main actions are required. First, certain facilities listed in an earlier section (Section 9614) are automatically considered part of the system. Second, the board must decide whether to remove certain facilities from the State Plan of Flood Control, as specified in another part of Section 9614. Third, the department is responsible for creating a schedule and funding plan to implement the plan's recommendations. This may involve working with local and federal agencies.

Upon the adoption of the plan by the board, all of the following apply:
(a)CA Water Code § 9620(a) The facilities identified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 9614 shall be deemed to be part of the system.
(b)CA Water Code § 9620(b) The board shall act on the recommendations to remove facilities identified pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 9614 from the State Plan of Flood Control.
(c)CA Water Code § 9620(c) The department shall develop a recommended schedule and funding plan to implement the recommendations of the plan. To develop the recommended schedule and funding plan, the department may collaborate with local and federal agencies.

Section § 9621

Explanation

This law requires counties in California to work together with the cities inside their borders to create flood emergency plans. They must do this within two years after the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan is adopted.

Consistent with the adoption of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan pursuant to this part, each county shall collaborate with cities within its jurisdiction to develop flood emergency plans within 24 months of the adoption of the plan.

Section § 9622

Explanation

This law requires cities and counties in California to work together with the state and local flood management agencies to help economically disadvantaged communities in rural areas that are at risk of flooding. They should do this by providing relocation assistance or using other cost-effective methods to reduce flood risk.

Consistent with the adoption of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan pursuant to this part, each city, county, and city and county shall collaborate with the state and local flood management agencies to provide relocation assistance or other cost-effective strategies for reducing flood risk to existing economically disadvantaged communities located in nonurbanized areas.

Section § 9623

Explanation

This law requires every city and county in California to work together with state and local flood management agencies to create financial plans for covering local flood protection duties. This collaboration should have been done by January 1, 2010, in line with the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan.

Consistent with the adoption of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan pursuant to this part, each city, county, and city and county shall collaborate with the state and local flood management agencies to develop funding mechanisms to finance local flood protection responsibilities by January 1, 2010.

Section § 9624

Explanation

This section states that the regulations related to flood protection in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley apply to all cities and counties, even those with their own charters. It emphasizes that flood protection in this area is an issue that affects the entire state and is not just a local concern.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this part applies to all cities, including charter cities, and counties included in the plan pursuant to Section 9614. The Legislature finds and declares that flood protection in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley is a matter of statewide concern and not a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution.

Section § 9625

Explanation

This law requires that by January 1, 2010, a department in California must create cost-sharing formulas for funding repairs or improvements under specific bond acts for disaster preparedness and flood prevention. These formulas are meant to outline the local share of design and construction costs for relevant facilities.

The formulas need to be developed according to certain rules and must take into account how much local governments can afford to pay. Before finalizing these formulas, the department must hold public meetings to gather feedback and must make a draft version available online at least 30 days before these meetings.

The department is also encouraged to reach out to disadvantaged communities to ensure their participation and input in the process.

(a)CA Water Code § 9625(a) By January 1, 2010, the department shall develop cost-sharing formulas, as needed, for funds made available by the Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006 (Chapter 1.699 (commencing with Section 5096.800) of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code) and the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Division 43 (commencing with Section 75001) of the Public Resources Code) for repairs or improvements of facilities included in the plan to determine the local share of the cost of design and construction.
(b)CA Water Code § 9625(b) The cost-sharing formulas developed by the department shall be established pursuant to Section 12585.7.
(c)CA Water Code § 9625(c) In developing a cost-sharing formula, the department shall consider the ability of local governments to pay their share of the capital costs of the project.
(d)CA Water Code § 9625(d) Prior to finalizing cost-sharing formulas, the department shall conduct public meetings to consider public comments. The department shall post a draft cost-sharing formula on its Internet Web site at least 30 days before the public meetings. To the extent feasible, the department shall provide outreach to disadvantaged communities to promote access and participation in the meetings.

Section § 9625

Explanation

This law requires the department to create cost-sharing formulas to determine how expenses for facility repairs or improvements from certain bond funds will be divided. The state must cover at least 50% of the nonfederal cost for eligible projects. When figuring out cost-sharing, the department has to think about how much local governments can afford. Public meetings and online postings are required for feedback before finalizing these formulas, with a focus on helping disadvantaged communities participate.

(a)CA Water Code § 9625(a) By January 1, 2010, the department shall develop cost-sharing formulas, as needed, for funds made available by the Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006 (Chapter 1.699 (commencing with Section 5096.800) of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code) and the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Division 43 (commencing with Section 75001) of the Public Resources Code) for repairs or improvements of facilities included in the plan to determine the local share of the cost of design and construction.
(b)CA Water Code § 9625(b) For qualifying projects pursuant to subdivision (a), the state’s share of the nonfederal share shall be set at a minimum level of 50 percent.
(c)CA Water Code § 9625(c) In developing cost-sharing formulas, the department shall consider the ability of local governments to pay their share of the capital costs of the project.
(d)CA Water Code § 9625(d) Prior to finalizing cost-sharing formulas, the department shall conduct public meetings to consider public comments. The department shall post a draft cost-sharing formula on its Internet Web site at least 30 days before the public meetings. To the extent feasible, the department shall provide outreach to disadvantaged communities to promote access and participation in the meetings.