Butte County Grand Jury
2019-2020
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Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The Auditor Controller's Office performed extremely well for the citizens of Butte County
F2:
The daily BCJ inmate population fluctuates between 570-590 inmates, with a maximum
F3:
Overcrowding could potentially lead to the spread of disease and viruses.
F4:
AB 109, Prop 47 and Prop 57 have negatively impacted the jail population and the
F5:
The grievance process is difficult to maneuver and subject to interpretation.
F6:
The medical examination table is an infection control hazard.
F7:
The computer lab, located in the Day Reporting Center, is outdated.
F8:
Juvenile Hall is professionally managed and adequately staffed.
F9:
BCJ inmate programs are a positive model for the State of California.
F10:
BCJ inmate programs are clearly a benefit for Butte County.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office should continue the pursuit of a new jail facility with the
R2:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office should simplify the inmate grievance procedure. For
R3:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office, or responsible party, needs to replace the existing
R4:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office should upgrade the outdated Computer Lab and workstations
Findings & Recommendations
13 findings
F1:
The lack of maintenance documentation at Harrison Stadium for the athletic field creates a
F2:
The water damage found at Harrison Stadium girls’ bathroom, in the locker room, presents
F3:
The water run-off from the Harrison Stadium football field drains into a culvert and out to
F4:
Security cameras which are not functioning at Harrison Stadium pose a potential safety and
F5:
The Harrison Stadium security cameras would provide better security if they were
F6:
Improved maintenance at the LP practice field would reduce the risk of injuries.
F7:
It would be financially beneficial for LP Athletics to re-establish the Booster Club.
F8:
In the OHS weight room, the broken water fountain push bar creates a safety hazard.
F9:
In the OHS weight room, the cracked, vinyl weight bench surface creates an unhealthy
F10:
OUHSD has responded to the current pandemic with efficiency by providing for students’
F11:
The City of Oroville is resilient and has made a strong comeback from the experiences of
F12:
The State Highway 70 widening is coming to fruition thanks to the support of Butte
F13:
The resiliency of all interviewees is admirable in the face of rebuilding from the ashes.
Additional Recommendations
9
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
OUHSD should document maintenance and retain records of Harrison Stadium athletic
R2:
Butte County Elections should complete the redesign of the layout for Voter Assistance
R3:
Butte County Elections should collaborate with CSUC to send out student voting information
R4:
OUHSD should operate the Harrison Stadium field's cooling water system on a regular
R5:
OUHSD should repair or replace the security camera system to provide real time
R6:
OUHSD should level and maintain LP’s practice field by January 1, 2021.
R7:
LP should work to re-establish the Booster Club by September 1, 2021.
R8:
OUHSD should repair or replace the broken, water-fountain push-bar in the OHS weight
R9:
OUHSD should replace the damaged weight bench in the OHS weight room by September
Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
Public Works operates on a BOS countywide mandate of a 10% reduction in work force,
F2:
BOS’ county employee compensation policies are fiscally conservative to the point of
F3:
All Butte County roads should have a current PCI rating to provide a complete picture of
F4:
The BCC link is difficult to locate on the Butte County website.
F5:
Public Works needs a BCC tutorial for its employees and the public.
F6:
BCC is not being utilized to its maximum potential because complaint logs are not
F7:
Public Works staff would benefit from training on the BCC program from the perspective of
F8:
BCC is not utilized to its maximum potential because the priority feature is often bypassed
F9:
BCC software requires continuing customization.
F10:
A full-time dedicated employee is needed to develop and implement all necessary training.
Additional Recommendations
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R1:
BOS work with stakeholders to reconsider and revise the pay scale, benefits, hiring
R2:
Public Works define and develop a policy for consistent use of the BCC priority level feature
R3:
Public Works ISAP place a link to BCC in a prominent place on Butte County’s homepage
R4:
Public Works ISAP add a feature to BCC that allows employees to view complaints from the
R5:
Public Works create a BCC tutorial and introduce it to Public Works employees through
R6:
Public Works management work with ISAP to simplify BCC to maximize its use for Public
R7:
Public Works hire or train a full-time employee to develop and implement a training
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19 findings
F1:
Mosquito migration northward poses health risks to Butte County residents: West Nile Virus,
F2:
Butte County has significant vector risk due to the large agriculture base, wetlands and
F3:
Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control Districts are funded almost entirely by property
F4:
Butte County would benefit from regularly scheduled meetings between BCMVCD and
F5:
BCDPH Mosquito and vector public information and outreach needs to be expanded.
F6:
BCDPH website is not user friendly on the topic of mosquitoes.
F7:
LAFCO is limited in its effort to integrate DMAD and BCMVCD.
F8:
LAFCO has reduced Butte County’s risk by removing DMAD’s SOI over 15,000 acres of
F9:
LAFCO has provided excellent oversight and direction for BCMVCD and DMAD.
F10:
BCMVCD excels in mosquito abatement despite its limited budget.
F11:
BCMVCD did a great job identifying and treating mosquitoes in the Camp Fire Burn Scar
F12:
BCMVCD will face budgetary problems when tax-backfill funds end next year because
F13:
BCMVCD would benefit from more funding for public education and outreach.
F14:
BCMVCD’s funding is not adequate to thoroughly protect Butte County.
F15:
BCMVCD would benefit from personnel dedicated to acquiring funds.
F16:
DMAD’s website has improved.
F17:
DMAD customers are satisfied with their level of service and cost.
F18:
Butte County would benefit from the DMAD District Manager’s regular attendance at
F19:
DMAD would benefit from more funding for public education and outreach.
Additional Recommendations
7
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Butte County Department of Public Health should add the term Mosquitoes to its search
R2:
Butte County Department of Public Health should increase access to public information
R3:
BCMVCD should create a new position dedicated to finding new funding by January 1, 2021.
R4:
BCMVCD should increase the funding for public information and outreach by January 1, 2021.
R5:
DMAD should thoroughly comply with LAFCO’s recommendations regarding its website by
R6:
DMAD District Manager should regularly attend the BCDPH West Nile Virus Task Force Meetings
R7:
DMAD should increase the funding for public information and outreach by January 1, 2021.