Butte County Grand Jury
2018-2019
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Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
High staff turnover has negatively affected program implementation, morale, and
F2:
Higher wages in other counties was cited as the primary cause of staff turnover.
F3:
Staff in the Chico Office report having high camaraderie and support for one
F4:
There is no procedure directing staff to provide information and resources to
F5:
Seneca and social worker records often lack needed information for mandatory
F6:
Consistency and clarity in communication, expectations, and implementation of
F7:
Lack of technology and equipment limits staff productivity.
F8:
Budget cuts have decreased family support resources.
F9:
Having two office locations has created management and program
F10:
There is a lack of access to documents supporting parents in the management of
Additional Recommendations
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Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Children’s Services Division should pursue grants and request additional
R2:
The CSD should focus morale-building activities on developing trust between
R3:
The CSD should develop, provide staff training, and implement a procedure to
R4:
The CSD should standardize tracking/checklist of mandatory document
R5:
The CSD should implement staff meetings in Chico, as the Oroville office has, for
R6:
The CSD should provide one (1) full time employee dedicated to relative
R7:
The CSD should provide supervisors and program managers with quarterly
R8:
The CSD should address employee concerns that they are not part of the
R9:
The CSD should create a plan to upgrade smart phones for field workers and
R10:
The CSD should seek grants and other resources to increase funding for
R11:
The CSD should create opportunities for staff at both offices to come together
R12:
The CSD should make the information in the Parent Binder and Parent Folder
R13:
The CSD should ensure checklist described in R4. travels from social worker to
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18 findings
F1:
The current Code Enforcement Department tracking system (PERMITS Plus) is
F2:
Non-certified Code Enforcement Officers are not reimbursed for training that
F3:
The Camp Fire has resulted in an increase in the Code Enforcement Department
F4:
Chico Police Department does not track automobile abatement which reduces
F5:
Abandoned vehicles create a significant nuisance and/or serious health risk.
F6:
The current 30-day vehicle abatement notice is too long.
F7:
There is presently no regulation for roadside vegetation clearance in Butte
F8:
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office “Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program” (SWAP) is
F9:
There are not enough designated temporary refuge/assembly/greenbelt areas
F10:
The existing assembly point signs, and icons on evacuation plans are not
F11:
During evacuations the flow of outbound traffic was slowed when surrounding
F12:
Disaster planning challenges, as specified in the 2013 Butte County Local
F13:
The 2013 Butte County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is outdated.
F14:
CodeRED is inadequate as a stand-alone emergency notification system due to
F15:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office deputies lack fire-resistant outerwear.
F16:
Aerial infrared cameras can be an effective tool to assist emergency personnel in
F17:
Butte County may not be maximizing the use of grants available for fire
F18:
Promotion of community programs for citizens requiring additional assistance to
Additional Recommendations
14
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
City of Chico Code Enforcement Department should complete the migration from
R2:
City of Chico should finance training for all Code Enforcement Officers through
R3:
Chico Police Department should transfer responsibility for abatement of
R4:
Chico City Council should amend CMC 10.52.120 to reduce the 30-day vehicle
R5:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should amend evacuation
R6:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should establish additional
R7:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should adopt
R8:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should establish an
R9:
The Butte County Board of Supervisors should enact roadside vegetation
R10:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should update the 2013
R11:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should establish multi-
R12:
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office should acquire new fire-resistant outerwear for
R13:
The Butte County Office of Emergency Management should acquire infrared-
R14:
The Board of Supervisors should fund one temporary grant-writing position for