Please see the attached response letter to the Yolo County Grand Jury Final Report. A advance copy of the report was provided to LAFCo on June 21, 2019 for review and comments. Although LAFCo offered comments regarding factual errors and misleading statements, no changes were made by the Grand Jury to its final report.
Recommendation 5 of the Report included creating a procedure/policy to conduct an independent, third-party examination when confronted by an extremely impactful or unique issue. Staff recommends such a policy is not necessary but easy to comply with by adopting the following for its Municipal Service Review/Sphere of Influence Guidelines:
6.13 Independent Third-Party Analysis
One of LAFCo’s purposes is to make studies and to obtain and furnish information which will contribute to the logical and reasonable development of local agencies in each county and to shape the development of local agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of each county and its communities. During the preparation of an MSR and/or SOI that includes an impactful or controversial issue, LAFCo should consider obtaining any needed analysis or studies by soliciting or hiring consulting services itself and not relying solely on information provided by a subject agency or proponent.
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