Lake County Grand Jury
2014-2015
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury found that all active detention facilities appear to be in compliance with the Grand Jury Inspection Forms.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F2:
At the South Court Holding Facility in Clearlake it appeared the lock to the main door leading to the holding facilities was difficult to open.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1:
Should the Superior Court have a need to use the holding cells at South Lake Superior Court, the Sheriff of Lake County should contact the appropriate agency to ensure the cells meet with all in-custody security and public safety standards. (F2) NOTE: Two Grand Jury members recused themselves from site visits to Hill Road Jail, and one member recused him/herself from visits to Clearlake Police Holding. 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F3:
EHD needs to increase their income in order to have adequate staff to effectively serve the public.
Related Recommendations (9)
R2:
In accordance with the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Sections 114381, 114387, 114395, 114419.3), when inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should have to pay the defined fine or fee. We recommend that the amount of the fine or fee should be based on the severity of the violations, the level of risk faced by the public, and/or the limits set by the Code. (F3)
R3:
When inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should be required to pay a set rate for EHD inspectors for every re-inspection. This may require a change in current county ordinances. (F3)
R4:
There should be an annual increase in permit fees. (F3)
R5:
Since some county departments (i.e., IT) charge other county departments/agencies for their services, EHD should be able to charge county departments/agencies for their services or be paid for them out of the county funds. (F3)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R7:
Have staff certified as trainers in this field and start offering training for a fee (like that required for a Food Handlers Permit which is no longer offered locally). (F3)
R9:
Research the possibility of opening an EHD testing laboratory as an income generator and offer those services to other counties. (F3)
R10:
To ensure that all permit funds due are collected, online sources should be used to identify new start-up food service organizations in the area. (F3)
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F4:
EHD loses considerable revenue due to fee waivers and exemptions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R14:
Install signage at each taxiway entrance prohibiting autos, trucks, and other vehicles from entering, or crossing the taxiway and active runway in accordance with Lake County Code (Article X, Chapter 19). (F4)
F5:
Currently the public has no way of knowing the safety ranking of a food service provider or what risk level or code violations an organization has been given. 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (2)
R8:
In coordination with California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Section 114381(e)), develop a color coded/alpha-numeric system posted on each facility that the public can easily see to verify the safety rating of the organization and that a current, valid permit exists. (F5)
R12:
Post organizations in violation on the EHD website. Add the website address to the posted permit (http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Environmental_Health.ht m). (F5) 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
F6:
No forms or phone numbers were visible on busses for riders to communicate directly to LTA regarding complaints, which hampers communication between riders and LTA administration.
F7:
Advertising on busses would appear more effective if more advertising space were sold. The community would benefit if unsold ad space were donated to local non-profit organizations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F8:
There has not been recent action to resolve the sewage issue on the Airport Expansion project 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R16:
The Department of Public Works should actively pursue action to resolve the sewage problems with the property. This will allow for further action to proceed toward the Airport Improvement Plan. (F8)
F9:
Since the County and the F.A.A. are currently at an impasse concerning the need for security fencing, and the county has reached the $600,000.00 limit of the F.A.A. AIP fund, the county is forfeiting $160,000.00 in additional funding per year until such time as the reserved funds are spent. Recommendations
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R15:
The Department of Public Works should expedite the installation of the security fence around the airport. (F4, F9 )
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F1:
EHD is now current on all incomplete inspections identified during the 2013- 14 Grand Jury investigation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F2:
Based on the current number of food service providers in the county, EHD needs to have three inspectors serving consumers.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1:
EHD should continue to aggressively recruit a third inspector. (F2)
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F3:
EHD needs to increase their income in order to have adequate staff to effectively serve the public.
Related Recommendations (9)
R2:
In accordance with the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Sections 114381, 114387, 114395, 114419.3), when inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should have to pay the defined fine or fee. We recommend that the amount of the fine or fee should be based on the severity of the violations, the level of risk faced by the public, and/or the limits set by the Code. (F3)
R3:
When inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should be required to pay a set rate for EHD inspectors for every re-inspection. This may require a change in current county ordinances. (F3)
R4:
There should be an annual increase in permit fees. (F3)
R5:
Since some county departments (i.e., IT) charge other county departments/agencies for their services, EHD should be able to charge county departments/agencies for their services or be paid for them out of the county funds. (F3)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R7:
Have staff certified as trainers in this field and start offering training for a fee (like that required for a Food Handlers Permit which is no longer offered locally). (F3)
R9:
Research the possibility of opening an EHD testing laboratory as an income generator and offer those services to other counties. (F3)
R10:
To ensure that all permit funds due are collected, online sources should be used to identify new start-up food service organizations in the area. (F3)
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F4:
EHD loses considerable revenue due to fee waivers and exemptions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R14:
Install signage at each taxiway entrance prohibiting autos, trucks, and other vehicles from entering, or crossing the taxiway and active runway in accordance with Lake County Code (Article X, Chapter 19). (F4)
F5:
Currently the public has no way of knowing the safety ranking of a food service provider or what risk level or code violations an organization has been given. 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (2)
R8:
In coordination with California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Section 114381(e)), develop a color coded/alpha-numeric system posted on each facility that the public can easily see to verify the safety rating of the organization and that a current, valid permit exists. (F5)
R12:
Post organizations in violation on the EHD website. Add the website address to the posted permit (http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Environmental_Health.ht m). (F5) 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
F6:
No forms or phone numbers were visible on busses for riders to communicate directly to LTA regarding complaints, which hampers communication between riders and LTA administration.
F7:
Advertising on busses would appear more effective if more advertising space were sold. The community would benefit if unsold ad space were donated to local non-profit organizations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F8:
There has not been recent action to resolve the sewage issue on the Airport Expansion project 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R16:
The Department of Public Works should actively pursue action to resolve the sewage problems with the property. This will allow for further action to proceed toward the Airport Improvement Plan. (F8)
F9:
Since the County and the F.A.A. are currently at an impasse concerning the need for security fencing, and the county has reached the $600,000.00 limit of the F.A.A. AIP fund, the county is forfeiting $160,000.00 in additional funding per year until such time as the reserved funds are spent. Recommendations
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R15:
The Department of Public Works should expedite the installation of the security fence around the airport. (F4, F9 )
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F1:
The Grand Jury found that all active detention facilities appear to be in compliance with the Grand Jury Inspection Forms.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F2:
At the South Court Holding Facility in Clearlake it appeared the lock to the main door leading to the holding facilities was difficult to open.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1:
Should the Superior Court have a need to use the holding cells at South Lake Superior Court, the Sheriff of Lake County should contact the appropriate agency to ensure the cells meet with all in-custody security and public safety standards. (F2) NOTE: Two Grand Jury members recused themselves from site visits to Hill Road Jail, and one member recused him/herself from visits to Clearlake Police Holding. 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F3:
EHD needs to increase their income in order to have adequate staff to effectively serve the public.
Related Recommendations (9)
R2:
In accordance with the California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Sections 114381, 114387, 114395, 114419.3), when inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should have to pay the defined fine or fee. We recommend that the amount of the fine or fee should be based on the severity of the violations, the level of risk faced by the public, and/or the limits set by the Code. (F3)
R3:
When inspection violations are identified, offending organizations should be required to pay a set rate for EHD inspectors for every re-inspection. This may require a change in current county ordinances. (F3)
R4:
There should be an annual increase in permit fees. (F3)
R5:
Since some county departments (i.e., IT) charge other county departments/agencies for their services, EHD should be able to charge county departments/agencies for their services or be paid for them out of the county funds. (F3)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R7:
Have staff certified as trainers in this field and start offering training for a fee (like that required for a Food Handlers Permit which is no longer offered locally). (F3)
R9:
Research the possibility of opening an EHD testing laboratory as an income generator and offer those services to other counties. (F3)
R10:
To ensure that all permit funds due are collected, online sources should be used to identify new start-up food service organizations in the area. (F3)
R11:
Develop a program to recruit student interns (paid and unpaid) among college students in California. (F2, F3)
F4:
EHD loses considerable revenue due to fee waivers and exemptions.
Related Recommendations (2)
R6:
A way should be found to make up lost revenue from fee waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors. (F3, F4)
R14:
Install signage at each taxiway entrance prohibiting autos, trucks, and other vehicles from entering, or crossing the taxiway and active runway in accordance with Lake County Code (Article X, Chapter 19). (F4)
F5:
Currently the public has no way of knowing the safety ranking of a food service provider or what risk level or code violations an organization has been given. 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (2)
R8:
In coordination with California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Section 114381(e)), develop a color coded/alpha-numeric system posted on each facility that the public can easily see to verify the safety rating of the organization and that a current, valid permit exists. (F5)
R12:
Post organizations in violation on the EHD website. Add the website address to the posted permit (http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Environmental_Health.ht m). (F5) 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
F6:
No forms or phone numbers were visible on busses for riders to communicate directly to LTA regarding complaints, which hampers communication between riders and LTA administration.
F7:
Advertising on busses would appear more effective if more advertising space were sold. The community would benefit if unsold ad space were donated to local non-profit organizations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R13:
Install a kiosk which would provide visitors with local information, a lockbox and envelopes for daily tie-down fees, information on public transportation, taxi and car rental information as well as points of interest in Lake County. This should be located prominently in the area of the Transit Parking Area. (F1, F7)
F8:
There has not been recent action to resolve the sewage issue on the Airport Expansion project 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury Final Report
Related Recommendations (1)
R16:
The Department of Public Works should actively pursue action to resolve the sewage problems with the property. This will allow for further action to proceed toward the Airport Improvement Plan. (F8)
F9:
Since the County and the F.A.A. are currently at an impasse concerning the need for security fencing, and the county has reached the $600,000.00 limit of the F.A.A. AIP fund, the county is forfeiting $160,000.00 in additional funding per year until such time as the reserved funds are spent. Recommendations
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R15:
The Department of Public Works should expedite the installation of the security fence around the airport. (F4, F9 )