Gran Jurado del Condado de Kings
2016-2017
Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
3 hallazgos
F1:
There is a lack of adequate working space and defined storage space within the office which hinders the department’s efficiency and productivity. Blind corners and narrow corridors further impede efficiency and could present a safety hazard.
F2:
The City of Avenal does not presently provide microchipping services at the animal shelter even though the shelter staff is certified to provide this valuable service. This significantly impairs efforts to identify and restore lost pets to their owners.
F3:
The City of Corcoran does not have a temperature-controlled vehicle for the purpose of transporting animals from Corcoran to the Avenal shelter. This creates significant discomfort to the animals during the valley’s weather extremes.
Recomendaciones adicionales
3
No vinculadas a hallazgos específicos.
R1:
The department head and county administration should work with the Kings County Board of Supervisors to address the inadequacies of the facility’s physical layout through long-term planning and the budget process. COMMENTS The Kings County Grand Jury was very impressed with the scope and variety of responsibilities of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures and the level of customer service provided by staff. 54
R2:
The City of Avenal is urged to take the necessary steps to include funding for on-site microchipping at the Avenal shelter.
R3:
The Kings County Grand Jury urges the City of Corcoran to seek funding for the purchase of a temperature-controlled vehicle to transport animals from 103 Corcoran to the Avenal shelter in order to alleviate the discomfort suffered by the animals. COMMENTS The 2016-2017 Kings County Grand Jury thanks the shelters’ staff for the tours and the information. The grand jury was impressed with the commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers. The sincere concern for the welfare of animals and the efforts to find the “forever” homes for homeless animals is appreciated. The grand jury also commends the adoption of mandatory spay and neutering ordinances. REPONSES REQUIRED California Penal Code §933(c) provides in part: “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body, and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment within 60 days to the presiding judge of the superior court...” Pursuant to California Penal Code §933(c), the grand jury requests responses as follows: The Kings County Board of Supervisors respond to finding and