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6.3A Page 24 high water conditions. However, if sand boils or continuously saturated soils (not caused by ponding water or poor drainage) are observed on the landward side of the levee or floodwall under low water conditions, regardless of their size, they will likely become serious problems under high water conditions. Sand boils and underseepage is a serious problem that should not be taken lightly. If sand boils are observed during a flood or low water conditions, or if there's evidence that foundation material is being (or has been) removed from the levee foundation, then the Corps should be contacted to evaluate the situation and provide technical advice regarding repairs. X. Coordination of Local Activities The Public Works Services Department will, during periods of flood flow, coordinate the functions and activities of all agencies, both public and private, associated with the protective work. Particularly close working relations will be maintained with the City Manager's Office as well as the City Police and Fire Department, and the City and County of San Mateo Departments of Public Works. The City Manager, in his capacity of City Director of Emergency Services, will maintain frequent contact with the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services to inform them as early as possible of prospective needs for outside resources. XI. Trainina of Kev Personnel Key personnel shall be trained in order that regular maintenance work may be performed efficiently and to ensure that unexpected problems related to flood control may be handled in an expeditious and orderly manner. The Public Works Services Director shall encourage the provision of continuous in-service training programs. Personnel will be encouraged to seek the highest possible levels of certification available for their job skills, and provision shall be made for outside training and schooling where necessary to ensure a proper balance of maintenance and operation skills within the department. Position descriptions shall be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure their relevancy to the department mission. Employees assigned to levee monitoring and maintenance tasks will be informed of the following by a designated Redwood City employee: 1. Employees will be made aware of endangered species issues relating to the levee vicinity. Written material will be distributed with information relating to both the California clapper rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse. This information will include distribution, general behavior, ecology, habitat requirements, sensitivity to human activities and protection afforded endangered species by the Endangered Species Act. 17 April 2008