Lake County Grand Jury
2016-2017
Additional Recommendations
1
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R1:
Provide training in the process to enforcement officials within two months after adoption. (F2, F6) R 3. BOS determine who had the responsibility to initiate the collection activity and discipline that person or entity. (F4) R 4. County Counsel determine, within two months, where in the ordinances the requirement for insurance needs to be added. (F5) R 5. BOS change the Chapter 13 ordinance to require the use of two methods of delivery of the Notice to Abate for lake-related abatements to ensure it is included in
Findings & Recommendations
12 findings
F1:
After multiple interviews with various county officials and staff
F2:
The Grand Jury’s conclusion is that in some cases the County is under
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R2:
Perform an audit of properties every two years. (F3, F5, F6, F9, F12)
F3:
Keeping track of County owned properties is not a high priority. The
F4:
Employees involved in County owned properties are not familiar with
F5:
Insurance coverage for County owned properties is not consistent.
F6:
Insured values placed on listed properties are not consistent.
F7:
Docks, piers and gazebos are treated differently by the insurance agency
F8:
County employees are unable to explain the discrepancies in insurance
F9:
County reviews of the insurance coverage on County owned properties
F10:
The Grand Jury was informed that replacement value coverage is
F11:
It is possible insurance premiums would change if items on the schedule
F12:
The “Master” schedule of insured properties prepared by Alliant shows
Additional Recommendations
5
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
By September 2017, establish a centralized Property Management
R3:
Correct Property Schedule inconsistencies. Complete by January 2018.
R4:
Perform an investigation into why the Holiday Harbor RV Park and
R5:
Add the Clarks Island Pedestrian Bridge to the Lake County Property
R6:
Add the large County and Park signs as well as the clocks to the Lake
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The staffing of the Hill Road Facility Control/Monitoring room is
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5 findings
F1:
Cooperation between Lake and Yolo counties is essential to deal with the
F2:
The public has many misconceptions about the release of water from Clear
F3:
Property owners have often been remiss in keeping debris out of the lake,
F4:
The Rumsey scale has caused some problems for property owners because
F5:
The environment and economic impact of dredging the Riffle have not
Findings & Recommendations
12 findings
F1:
The County Budget for operation of BH is approximately $65,000, the
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R1:
Use two teams of two people each to prepare medication dosages. (F2, F4)
F2:
The requirement of medication dosage preparation has impeded the most
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R2:
Broaden and improve nursing recruitment methods. (F3, F5)
F3:
Efforts to hire and retain skilled nurses for the BH have been unsuccessful.
F4:
Filling open personnel requisitions would allow many more services to be
F5:
Searches for nursing staff are generally made using common methods along
F6:
The latest organizational/management changes at the Department of BH are
F7:
An Umbrella Agency, consisting of Department of Social Services,
F8:
An “Interim Director of Behavioral Health” was installed in December 2016
F9:
The proposal to the BOS for consideration of an Umbrella Agency was made
F10:
No other gathering of supportive information was given to the BOS,
F11:
Current plans to create such an umbrella agency are tabled due to financial
F12:
It was stated that there are to be “open hearings” on formation of such an
Additional Recommendations
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Not linked to specific findings.
R3:
Perform a formal full BOS review of goals, accomplishments, progress
R4:
Undertake a comprehensive study of the pros and cons of creating an
R5:
Hold a series of open hearings within the next year before making any
R6:
Any decision to consolidate various agencies under an umbrella agency be
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All facilities are doing their jobs well; the Grand Jury commends the staff
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The SSD Guardianship Program is operating efficiently with funding from
Findings & Recommendations
13 findings
F1:
Employees involved in these County owned properties are not familiar
F2:
It is not entirely clear what insurance is in place for Holiday Harbor.
F3:
The County has $7.2 million invested in two commercial properties
F4:
Original plans for the Holiday Harbor property were too aggressive and
F5:
The Sheriff and County officials are allowing two boats with registrations
F6:
Holiday Harbor berthing fees have not been paid for several years. The
F7:
If the College leaves after five years in July 2018, plans for the property
F8:
The small enrollment in the College does not appear to justify the cost of
F9:
Some County officials seem to be unaware of the amount of money
F10:
Considerable additional funds will be required to fully utilize the Castle
F11:
Parking at The Castle is inadequate for the County’s current and intended
F12:
The County should not be in the business of purchasing and developing
F13:
The County and the communities where these properties are located have
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City of Clearlake: Pavement Management Program Update Report 2015
F2:
City produced pamphlet: City Streets: Facts and Information
F3:
Portions of the City Of Clearlake Budget for 2016-2017
F4:
City produced document titled “Road Maintenance and Improvement 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 49 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury
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http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control. htm (Lake County Animal Care and Control)
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http://www.clearlake.ca.us/211/Animal-Control (City of Clearlake Animal Control)
F3:
Gruenk, Jennifer, “Pet pantry open to the public.” Lake County Record Bee, February 4, 2017
F4:
Facebook.com/AnimalAssistandRescue/ 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury
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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association www.hjta.org
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Legislative Analyst’s Office Understanding Proposition 218 (Right to Vote on Taxes Act, 1996) www.lao.ca.gov
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www.waterboards.ca.gov
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www.co.lake.ca.us 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 72 Appendix 1 Charges for Single Family Residence 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 73 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 74 Single Family Residence City/Agency Water Service Provider Monthly Monthly Total Billing Total Service Usage and Month Frequency Monthly Charge Additional Charge Charge Charges Based on Anderson Anderson Springs Com. $ 36.00 $ 36.00 Monthly N/A Springs Service District Bonanza Springs Bonanza Springs Water $ 19.10 $ 15.45 $ 34.55 Bi-Monthly 750cf Buckingham Buckingham Park County $ 52.26 $ 27.03 $ 79.29 Monthly 750cf Water District Clearlake California Cities $ 49.80 $ 35.40 $ 85.20 Monthly 750cf Water(Golden State Water) Clearlake Konocti County Water $ 30.00 $ 0.23 $ 30.23 Bi-Monthly 750cf District Clearlake Highlands Water $ 33.00 $ 33.00 Monthly 750cf Clearlake Golden State Water $ 76.25 $ 35.40 $111.65 Monthly/Bi- 750cf Monthly Clearlake Oaks Clearlake Oaks Water District $ 29.31 $ 21.46 $ 50.77 Monthly 750cf Clearlake Riviera Mount Konocti Water $100.00 $ 100.00 Monthly 750cf Cobb Area Mount Hannah Water $ 30.45 $ 33.33 $ 63.78 Bi-Monthly 750cf Cobb Area Cobb Area Water District $ 68.50 $ 68.50 Bi-Monthly 750cf Cobb Area Starview Water $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Bi-Monthly 750cf Finley Finley Water $ 13.09 $ 21.09 $ 34.18 Bi-Monthly 750cf Hidden Valley Hidden Valley Lakes Com. $ 30.57 $ 15.53 $ 46.10 Monthly 750cf Service District Kelseyville Kelseyville Water $ 28.89 $ 21.74 $ 50.63 Bi-Monthly 750cf Kono Tayee Kono Tayee $ 27.64 $ 10.47 $ 38.01 Bi-Monthly 750cf Lakeport City of Lakeport $ 34.85 $ 22.08 $ 56.93 Monthly 750cf Loch Lomond Cobb Area Water District $ 45.00 $ 14.40 $ 59.40 Monthly 750cf Lower Lake Lower Lake County Water $ 59.64 $ 5.25 $ 64.89 Monthly 750cf Lucerne California Water Service $ 47.31 $ 80.49 $127.80 Bi-Monthly 750cf Middletown Callayomi County Water $ 44.50 $ 44.50 Monthly 750cf District Nice Nice Mutual Water $ 40.00 $ 51.13 $ 91.13 Monthly 750cf North Lakeport North Lakeport Water $ 22.66 $ 8.55 $ 31.21 Bi-Monthly 750cf Paradise Paradise Water $ 54.38 $ 74.16 $ 128.54 Bi-Monthly 750cf Riviera West Riviera West Mutual $ 81.72 $ 0.36 $ 82.08 Bi-Monthly 750cf Soda Bay Area Soda Bay Water $ 28.90 $ 28.50 $ 57.40 Bi-Monthly 750cf Spring Valley Spring Valley Water $ 25.00 $ 11.33 $ 36.33 Bi-Monthly 750cf 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 75 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 76 Appendix 2 Consolidation of Cobb Water Districts 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 77 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 78 Appendix 3 History of Calpine Pipeline 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 79 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 80 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 81 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 82 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury 83 2016-2017 Lake County Grand Jury