Lake County Grand Jury
2018-2019
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F1:
Lake County Veterans are often required to travel long distances for basic medical appointments.
F2:
The CVSO does not have enough funds to provide promotional items such as hats and cups.
F3:
The CVSO is closed on Fridays per County direction. The public is not aware that they may still make appointments for Fridays.
F4:
Some Lake County Veterans do not know of the CVSO and so are not seeking their deserved Veteran benefits.
F5:
Some calls to the CVSO received less than stellar reviews for their responses.
F6:
The CVSO office lacks privacy for personal interviews.
F7:
The Joy Madeiros Museum is a Lake County gem and has two years left on their leased location.
F8:
The Wall of Honor in the Courthouse Lobby is not being updated and organized.
F9:
The CVSO information provided on the County’s web site does not reflect the hours of service correctly. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 13 Recommendations:
Additional Recommendations
9
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The CVSO should promote the idea of frequent visits by a Mobile clinic to reduce Veteran travel for basic medical services. (F-1)
R2:
The CVSO should seek a grant to provide promotional materials and advertising to Lake County Veterans. (F-2)
R3:
The CVSO should remain open on Fridays. (F-3)
R4:
The CVSO should spend more time doing outreach to our local communities and organizations. (F-4)
R5:
The CVSO should ensure that all calls are answered promptly and with correct information. (F-5)
R6:
The County should consider providing a venue for a permanent Veterans Hall and Museum. (F-7)
R7:
County facilities should install improved signage for the CVSO building. (F-4)
R8:
The CVSO should ensure that the Wall of Honor is updated and organized. (F-8)
R9:
The CVSO should ensure that their web site information is correct. (F-9) Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R3,R6, R7) (90 days) The following response(s) are invited: Lake County Facilities Department (R7) (60 days) Lake County Veterans Services Officer (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, R9) (60 days) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 14 Exhibit 1 LAKE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICER Section 970 of the California Military and Veterans Code authorizes the Board of Supervisors of each county to appoint a VSO, provides that the VSO must be a veteran, and continues: “It shall be the duty of the county veterans service officer to administer the aid provided for in this chapter, to investigate all claims, applications, or requests for aid made pursuant to the terms of this chapter, and to perform any other veteran related services as requested by the county board of supervisors.” As specified by state law, VSOs are veterans; they are trained in claims processing; they receive certifications from the VA and the CDVA. LAKE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICES Main Lakeport Office Phone: (707) 263-2384 Fax: (707) 262-1861 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Map: 285 North Main Street Lakeport, CA 95453 Mail To: 255 North Forbes Street Lakeport, CA 95453 Email: Saul.Sanabria@lakecountyca.gov Clearlake Office Located at the Clearlake VA Outpatient Clinic Phone: (707) 995-7233 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm Map: 15145 Lakeshore Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 Mail 255 North Forbes Street Lakeport, To: CA 95453 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 15 Exhibit 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA History "The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world, with roots that can be traced back to 1636 when the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony were at war with the Pequot Indians. The Pilgrims passed a law that stated that disabled soldiers would be supported by the colony." The first consolidation of federal Veterans programs took place August 9, 1921 when Congress combined all World War 1 Veterans programs to create the Veterans Bureau. Public Health Service Veteran hospitals were transferred to the bureau, and an ambitious hospital program for World War 1 Veterans commenced. The second consolidation of federal Veterans programs took place July 21, 1930 when President Herbert Hoover signed Executive Order 5398 and elevated the Veterans Bureau to a federal administration- creating the Veterans Administration-to "consolidate and coordinate Government activities affecting war veterans." Following World War ll, there was a vast increase in the Veteran population, and Congress enacted large numbers of new benefits for war veterans-the most significant of which was the World War ll GI BILL, signed into law June 22, 1944. It is said the GI Bill had more impact on the American way of life than any law since the Homestead Act of 1862. The VA Home Loan Guaranty Program is the only provision of the original GI Bill that is still in force. At that time, only a portion of Veterans were paid the maximum amount available. Less than one-fifth of the potential benefits were claimed, and only one out of 19 Veterans exhausted the full 52 weeks of checks. In 1945, General Omar G. Bradley took the reins at VA and steered its transformation into a modern organization. The VA was elevated to a cabinet-level executive department by President Ronald Reagan in October, 1988. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VHA evolved from the first federal soldiers' facility established for Civil War Veterans of the Union Army. On March 3, 1865, President Lincoln signed a law to establish a national soldiers and sailors asylum. Renamed as the National Home for Disable Volunteer Soldiers in 1873. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 16 But it was World War l that brought about the establishment of the second largest system of Veterans' hospitals. In 1918 Congress tasked two treasury agencies- the Bureau of War Risk Insurance and Public Health Service-with operating hospitals specifically for returning World War l Veterans. By 1929, the federal system of national homes had grown to 11 institutions that spanned the country and accepted Veterans of all American wars. Today's VHA-the largest of the three administrations that comprise VA-continues to meet Veteran's changing medical, surgical and quality-of- life needs with new and ongoing programs. VHA operates one of the largest health care systems in the world. And provides education for medical, nursing and allied professional training. National Cemetery Administration (NCA) On July 17, 1862, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the president to purchase 'cemetery grounds' to be used as national cemeteries "for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country." The national cemetery system has evolved slowly since the initial period of great challenge associated with the Civil War. All honorably discharged Veterans became eligible for burial in 1873. Today there are 135 cemeteries in all, with new cemeteries in development throughout the nation. Exhibit 3 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 17 Veterans Resource Directory American Legion 5002- 2nd Street Kelseyville, CA, (707) 279-1349, Roy Pearson, Principal, e-mail parkerhouse@mchsi.com American Legion- 14770 Austin Road, Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-6115 California Department of Veterans Affairs (Calvet) (800) 952-5626 (Toll free) www.calvet.ca.gov Clearlake Outpatient Clinic -15145Lakeshore Drive Clearlake, CA 95422 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) contact American Red Cross 290 Main Street Lakeport (707) 262-7116 or VA Regional Office in Oakland at 1301 Clay Street Oakland, CA 94612-5209 (510)834-2921 Dept. of Veteran Affairs 15145 Lakeshore Drive Clearlake, CA (707) 995-7200 Joy Madeiros Museum –is located across from Round Table Pizza in the Safeway Shopping Center on 11th Street in Lakeport. The address is 857- 11th Street, Lakeport. The hours are Friday and Saturday 10 A.M to 2 P.M. This is a small but impressive display of military items over the years dedicated to the first Native American casualty of World War I- Joy Madeiros who resided in Upper Lake. Among other things, the museum contains uniforms of each branch of the service, flags, pictures, books, maps and more all the way back to the Civil War. It took several years to put together but it is well-done and worth seeing. Lake-Mendocino Homeless Veterans Stand Down Events https://lakecounty.com>events Lake County Veterans Service Office 285 N. Main Street Lakeport CA 95453 (707) 263-2384 Lake County Vet Connect Committee Chairman Frank Parker (707) 274-9512 Moose Lodge 2284 Clearlake Oaks, CA Serving complimentary dinners to honor our veterans on the 1st Monday of every month from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 18 Tango Mike – for more information, contact Ginny Craven at (707) 349-2838 or on- line at operationtangomike@mchsi.com The group provides 100 packages per month to soldiers in battle zones. They meet at the Umqua Bank located at 805 -11th Street in Lakeport every 3rd Thursday of the month. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) (800)827-1000 (Toll free) www.va.gov United Veterans Council of Lake County VFW Post 2337, 3980 Veterans Way Clearlake, CA www.uvclc.org Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) 3980 Lane Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422 Veterans of Foreign Wars P.O. Box 744 Lakeport, CA 95453 (707) 263-1009 Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255 Toll Free Veterans press 1 ***The California Veterans Resource Book 7th edition is available on-line at www.calvet.ca.gov It provides a wide range of information including information about education, health care, disability benefits, employment, housing or emergency assistance. In addition, in person assistance on these subjects and more is available at the local branch of the Lake County Veterans Service Office in Lakeport. (See listing above) ***Please note: Every attempt has been made to include as many local and relevant veterans organizations as possible. If your organization was omitted in error, please accept our sincere apologies. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 19
Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
The senior centers are individual 501c (non-profit) organizations; therefore, there is no coordination between the centers for purchasing food. This may contribute to higher food costs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The directors of each senior center that prepare meals should meet once per month to compare purchases to determine if combined buying may reduce costs. (F1)
F2:
The temperatures of the vast majority of meals being delivered are not being monitored. The Senior Centers are unable to verify that the temperature of these meals meet requirements (135°F or above and at 41°F or below) per the CRFD Article 2 Section 113996.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Meal temperatures should be taken throughout the deliverer’s route. MOW participants should be told to re-heat their meal before eating. If the meal is not going to be eaten immediately, the meal then should be placed in the refrigerator. The senior centers can make a handout and distribute it to each participant to comply with this part of the recommendation. (F2)
F3:
Environmental Health Inspections are not being executed according to the required schedule. Violations of CHSC are being missed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Environmental Health should adhere to the expected number of inspections each year for each senior center. (F3)
F4:
Funds are not proportionally allocated by AAA to the Senior Centers based on meals delivered. The dollar amount per meal ranges from $1.94 to $6.59. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 79
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) should re-evaluate how funds are being distributed to the senior centers for MOW. (F4)
F5:
There are not enough drivers delivering meals. It can take some drivers 2 hours to deliver their meals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
Compensation needs to be given and/or increased for the MOW drivers. (F5, F6)
F6:
There is inconsistent compensation for MOW drivers and the senior centers. Some drivers receive $0 (they may take a meal) and other drivers receive $20/day.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
Compensation needs to be given and/or increased for the MOW drivers. (F5, F6)
F7:
Governmental proclamations and social media posts by government officials contain significantly incorrect numbers regarding service by MOW.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
Governmental officials should ensure that numbers are correct before issuing proclamations and postings. (F7) REQUEST FOR RESPONSES: Pursuant to Penal Code §933(c), the following response is required. Board of Supervisors (R6) (90 days) The Grand Jury invites the following individuals to respond: Director of Clearlake Senior Center (R1, R2, R5) (60 days) Director of Clearlake Oaks Senior Center (R1, R2, R5) (60 days) Director of Lakeport Senior Center (R1, R2, R5) (60 days) Director of Middletown Senior Center (R1, R2, R5) (60 days) Director of Environmental Health (R3) (60 days) Program coordinator, Area Agency on Aging (R4) (60 Days) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 80 Exhibit 1 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 81 Exhibit 2 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 82 Exhibit 3 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 83 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 84
Findings & Recommendations
1 findings
F1:
The Lake County Adult Detention Facility is under-staffed resulting in mandatory overtime, causing employee “burnout” and low morale and that could raise safety concerns for both staff and inmates. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Recommended follow up by the 2019/2020 Grand Jury. (F-1) REQUEST FOR RESPONSE: No written responses are required for this report. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 66
Findings & Recommendations
10 findings
F1:
The Lake County Public Works Department has recently begun much needed improvements and upgrades to Lampson Field.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
The county Board of Supervisors should work more closely with the management staff of the Public Works Department to promote the much- needed repairs and upgrades of Lampson Field. (F1, F5, F6) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 114 Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R1, R4, R5, R6) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Lakeport (R1) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Clearlake (R1) (90 days) Lake County Public Work Departments (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6) (60 days) Note: The Lake County Civil Grand Jury would like to thank and commend the management and operations staff of Lampson Field for their continued efforts to make our airport a safe and enjoyable place for pilots to land. Sources: 1.) California Department of Transportation 2.) Public Utilities Code(s) 3.) State Aeronautics Act 4.) Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) 5.) California Pilots Association 6.) Lake County Airman Association 7.) Airport site visit 8.) Lake County Economic Development Strategy 9.) Airport Policy Manager of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Washington, D.C. 10.) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 115 Exhibits: 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 116 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 117 Lampson Field Airport FAA data as of January 2019 Summary: Latitude/Longitude 38-59-26.2 N / 122-54-2.6 W Elevation 1380.1 FT Variation 16 E 1990 From city 3 miles S of LAKEPORT, CA ARTCC ZOA Section chart SAN FRANCISCO Time Zone UTC-8(-7DT) OPERATIONS Airport Status Operational Facility use Open to the public Control Tower No air traffic control tower at airport FSS OAKLAND FSS (OAK) Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF MERG FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL AT FSS. NOTAMs Facility OAK (METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL) Attendance UNATNDD Wind Indicator Lighted Segmented Circle Yes Lights SEE RMK ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. Beacon Clear and Green SS-SR Landing Fee No Fuel 100LL Fire and Rescue Lakeport Fire District Int'l Operations Not a Landing Rights Airport Not an Airport of Entry 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 118 COMMUNICATIONS UNICOM: 122.8 MHz CTAF: 122.8 MHz ATIS: None Remarks: APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY OAKLAND ARTCC ON FREQS 127.8/353.5 (UKIAH RCAG). NAVAIDS NAVAIDS: Type ID Name Frequency Hours Distance Bearing Remarks 112.3 24 OPERATIONAL IFR VORTAC ENI MENDOCINO 17.9 nm 102.1° MHz Hours SHUTDOWN 24 NDB UNUSBL 250-275 BYD 6 NM NDB UK KEARN 371 KHz 23.3 nm 137.2° Hours BLO 7000 FT. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTED VOR/DME UNUSABLE 360-030 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 10000; 24 030-080 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW VOR/DME STS SANTA ROSA 113 MHz 29.2 nm 351.7° Hours 7500; 080-120 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 5500; 340-360 BEYOND 32 NM BELOW 10000. WEATHER ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks 1O2 WX AWOS-3 118.35 MHz 707-262-0380 0.3 nm UKI WX ASOS 119.275 MHz 707-462-7343 16.2 nm STS WX ASOS 120.55 MHz 707-573-8393 29.2 nm LLR WX AWOS-AV 121.125 MHz 707-937-6059 43.0 nm O69 WX AWOS-3P 132.325 MHz 707-773-1529 45.9 nm RUNWAY 10/28 Dimensions 3600 ft. x 60 ft. Surface Type ASPH Surface Condition GOOD 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 119 Treatment Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity PCN Single Wheel 30,000 lbs Double Wheel Double Tandem Dual Double Tandem Base End: 10 True Alignment 119° Traffic Pattern Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-34.8342 N Longitude 122-54-22.4987 W Elevation 1380.1 ft. Threshold Crossing Height Visual Glide Path Angle Visual Slope Indicator Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No Displaced Threshold DT Latitude DT Longitude DT Elevation TDZE 1380.1 ft. Reciprocal End: 28 True Alignment 299° Traffic Pattern Right Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-17.5234 N Longitude 122-53-42.6688 W Elevation 1370.8 ft. Threshold Crossing Height 40 ft. AGL Visual Glide Path Angle 4° Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 120 Displaced Threshold 85.0 ft. DT Latitude 38-59-17.9323 N DT Longitude 122-53-43.6095 W DT Elevation 1370.8 ft. TDZE 1376 ft. HELIPORTS None CHARTS Chart data valid from 0901Z 01/31/19 to 0901Z 02/28/19. CONTACTS OWNER LAKE COUNTY 255 N FORBES ST LAKEPORT, CA 95453 UNITED STATES Phone: 707-263-2341 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 121 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 122
F2:
Airport management has experienced resistance from the County in its efforts to upgrade the facility, therefore, progress has been slow in forthcoming.
F3:
The Lampson Field Airport Master Plan was last updated in 1993. Master plans, without amendments, are in effect for a maximum of 20 years (Public Utilities Code sec. 21675 (a)). Lampson Field’s updated Master Plan is now six years overdue.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Lampson Field’s Master Plan should be updated and current under Public Utility Codes prior to December 31, 2019. (F3)
F4:
Lampson Field’s compatibility study, regarding noise and safety, was last updated in 1993. This study must be completed and filed with the ALUC once every five years.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2:
Seat the ALUC commission for Lampson Field prior to June 15th of 2019 in order to apply for funds and grants prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R4:
Lampson Field’s compatibility study regarding noise and safety, should be updated prior to December 31, 2019. (F4)
R5:
Lampson Field should be in compliance with statutory requirements within the ALUC prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
F5:
Lampson Field, as required by the State Aeronautics Act section 21001et seq., does not have an active ALUC commission so is currently out of compliance with state law. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 113
Related Recommendations (3)
R2:
Seat the ALUC commission for Lampson Field prior to June 15th of 2019 in order to apply for funds and grants prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R5:
Lampson Field should be in compliance with statutory requirements within the ALUC prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R6:
The county Board of Supervisors should work more closely with the management staff of the Public Works Department to promote the much- needed repairs and upgrades of Lampson Field. (F1, F5, F6) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 114 Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R1, R4, R5, R6) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Lakeport (R1) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Clearlake (R1) (90 days) Lake County Public Work Departments (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6) (60 days) Note: The Lake County Civil Grand Jury would like to thank and commend the management and operations staff of Lampson Field for their continued efforts to make our airport a safe and enjoyable place for pilots to land. Sources: 1.) California Department of Transportation 2.) Public Utilities Code(s) 3.) State Aeronautics Act 4.) Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) 5.) California Pilots Association 6.) Lake County Airman Association 7.) Airport site visit 8.) Lake County Economic Development Strategy 9.) Airport Policy Manager of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Washington, D.C. 10.) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 115 Exhibits: 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 116 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 117 Lampson Field Airport FAA data as of January 2019 Summary: Latitude/Longitude 38-59-26.2 N / 122-54-2.6 W Elevation 1380.1 FT Variation 16 E 1990 From city 3 miles S of LAKEPORT, CA ARTCC ZOA Section chart SAN FRANCISCO Time Zone UTC-8(-7DT) OPERATIONS Airport Status Operational Facility use Open to the public Control Tower No air traffic control tower at airport FSS OAKLAND FSS (OAK) Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF MERG FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL AT FSS. NOTAMs Facility OAK (METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL) Attendance UNATNDD Wind Indicator Lighted Segmented Circle Yes Lights SEE RMK ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. Beacon Clear and Green SS-SR Landing Fee No Fuel 100LL Fire and Rescue Lakeport Fire District Int'l Operations Not a Landing Rights Airport Not an Airport of Entry 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 118 COMMUNICATIONS UNICOM: 122.8 MHz CTAF: 122.8 MHz ATIS: None Remarks: APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY OAKLAND ARTCC ON FREQS 127.8/353.5 (UKIAH RCAG). NAVAIDS NAVAIDS: Type ID Name Frequency Hours Distance Bearing Remarks 112.3 24 OPERATIONAL IFR VORTAC ENI MENDOCINO 17.9 nm 102.1° MHz Hours SHUTDOWN 24 NDB UNUSBL 250-275 BYD 6 NM NDB UK KEARN 371 KHz 23.3 nm 137.2° Hours BLO 7000 FT. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTED VOR/DME UNUSABLE 360-030 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 10000; 24 030-080 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW VOR/DME STS SANTA ROSA 113 MHz 29.2 nm 351.7° Hours 7500; 080-120 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 5500; 340-360 BEYOND 32 NM BELOW 10000. WEATHER ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks 1O2 WX AWOS-3 118.35 MHz 707-262-0380 0.3 nm UKI WX ASOS 119.275 MHz 707-462-7343 16.2 nm STS WX ASOS 120.55 MHz 707-573-8393 29.2 nm LLR WX AWOS-AV 121.125 MHz 707-937-6059 43.0 nm O69 WX AWOS-3P 132.325 MHz 707-773-1529 45.9 nm RUNWAY 10/28 Dimensions 3600 ft. x 60 ft. Surface Type ASPH Surface Condition GOOD 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 119 Treatment Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity PCN Single Wheel 30,000 lbs Double Wheel Double Tandem Dual Double Tandem Base End: 10 True Alignment 119° Traffic Pattern Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-34.8342 N Longitude 122-54-22.4987 W Elevation 1380.1 ft. Threshold Crossing Height Visual Glide Path Angle Visual Slope Indicator Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No Displaced Threshold DT Latitude DT Longitude DT Elevation TDZE 1380.1 ft. Reciprocal End: 28 True Alignment 299° Traffic Pattern Right Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-17.5234 N Longitude 122-53-42.6688 W Elevation 1370.8 ft. Threshold Crossing Height 40 ft. AGL Visual Glide Path Angle 4° Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 120 Displaced Threshold 85.0 ft. DT Latitude 38-59-17.9323 N DT Longitude 122-53-43.6095 W DT Elevation 1370.8 ft. TDZE 1376 ft. HELIPORTS None CHARTS Chart data valid from 0901Z 01/31/19 to 0901Z 02/28/19. CONTACTS OWNER LAKE COUNTY 255 N FORBES ST LAKEPORT, CA 95453 UNITED STATES Phone: 707-263-2341 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 121 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 122
F6:
The California Public Utility Code Section 21670 (b), reads in part; “Every county, in which there is located an airport, shall establish an airport land use commission. Each commission shall consist of seven members to be selected as follows:” (1) Two members representing the cities in the county, appointed by a city selection committee comprised of the mayors of the cities within that county. (2) Two members representing the county, appointed by the county board of supervisors. (3) Two members having expertise in aviation, appointed by a selection committee comprised of the managers of all the public airports within that county. (4) One member representing the public, appointed by the other members of the ALUC commission.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2:
Seat the ALUC commission for Lampson Field prior to June 15th of 2019 in order to apply for funds and grants prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R5:
Lampson Field should be in compliance with statutory requirements within the ALUC prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R6:
The county Board of Supervisors should work more closely with the management staff of the Public Works Department to promote the much- needed repairs and upgrades of Lampson Field. (F1, F5, F6) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 114 Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R1, R4, R5, R6) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Lakeport (R1) (90 days) Mayor of the City of Clearlake (R1) (90 days) Lake County Public Work Departments (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6) (60 days) Note: The Lake County Civil Grand Jury would like to thank and commend the management and operations staff of Lampson Field for their continued efforts to make our airport a safe and enjoyable place for pilots to land. Sources: 1.) California Department of Transportation 2.) Public Utilities Code(s) 3.) State Aeronautics Act 4.) Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) 5.) California Pilots Association 6.) Lake County Airman Association 7.) Airport site visit 8.) Lake County Economic Development Strategy 9.) Airport Policy Manager of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Washington, D.C. 10.) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 115 Exhibits: 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 116 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 117 Lampson Field Airport FAA data as of January 2019 Summary: Latitude/Longitude 38-59-26.2 N / 122-54-2.6 W Elevation 1380.1 FT Variation 16 E 1990 From city 3 miles S of LAKEPORT, CA ARTCC ZOA Section chart SAN FRANCISCO Time Zone UTC-8(-7DT) OPERATIONS Airport Status Operational Facility use Open to the public Control Tower No air traffic control tower at airport FSS OAKLAND FSS (OAK) Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF MERG FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL AT FSS. NOTAMs Facility OAK (METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL) Attendance UNATNDD Wind Indicator Lighted Segmented Circle Yes Lights SEE RMK ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. Beacon Clear and Green SS-SR Landing Fee No Fuel 100LL Fire and Rescue Lakeport Fire District Int'l Operations Not a Landing Rights Airport Not an Airport of Entry 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 118 COMMUNICATIONS UNICOM: 122.8 MHz CTAF: 122.8 MHz ATIS: None Remarks: APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY OAKLAND ARTCC ON FREQS 127.8/353.5 (UKIAH RCAG). NAVAIDS NAVAIDS: Type ID Name Frequency Hours Distance Bearing Remarks 112.3 24 OPERATIONAL IFR VORTAC ENI MENDOCINO 17.9 nm 102.1° MHz Hours SHUTDOWN 24 NDB UNUSBL 250-275 BYD 6 NM NDB UK KEARN 371 KHz 23.3 nm 137.2° Hours BLO 7000 FT. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTED VOR/DME UNUSABLE 360-030 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 10000; 24 030-080 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW VOR/DME STS SANTA ROSA 113 MHz 29.2 nm 351.7° Hours 7500; 080-120 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 5500; 340-360 BEYOND 32 NM BELOW 10000. WEATHER ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks 1O2 WX AWOS-3 118.35 MHz 707-262-0380 0.3 nm UKI WX ASOS 119.275 MHz 707-462-7343 16.2 nm STS WX ASOS 120.55 MHz 707-573-8393 29.2 nm LLR WX AWOS-AV 121.125 MHz 707-937-6059 43.0 nm O69 WX AWOS-3P 132.325 MHz 707-773-1529 45.9 nm RUNWAY 10/28 Dimensions 3600 ft. x 60 ft. Surface Type ASPH Surface Condition GOOD 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 119 Treatment Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity PCN Single Wheel 30,000 lbs Double Wheel Double Tandem Dual Double Tandem Base End: 10 True Alignment 119° Traffic Pattern Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-34.8342 N Longitude 122-54-22.4987 W Elevation 1380.1 ft. Threshold Crossing Height Visual Glide Path Angle Visual Slope Indicator Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No Displaced Threshold DT Latitude DT Longitude DT Elevation TDZE 1380.1 ft. Reciprocal End: 28 True Alignment 299° Traffic Pattern Right Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-17.5234 N Longitude 122-53-42.6688 W Elevation 1370.8 ft. Threshold Crossing Height 40 ft. AGL Visual Glide Path Angle 4° Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 120 Displaced Threshold 85.0 ft. DT Latitude 38-59-17.9323 N DT Longitude 122-53-43.6095 W DT Elevation 1370.8 ft. TDZE 1376 ft. HELIPORTS None CHARTS Chart data valid from 0901Z 01/31/19 to 0901Z 02/28/19. CONTACTS OWNER LAKE COUNTY 255 N FORBES ST LAKEPORT, CA 95453 UNITED STATES Phone: 707-263-2341 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 121 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 122
F7:
Funds and grants are available for upgrades and repairs of the Lampson Field Airport but must be applied for prior to December 31 of each year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and the Non-Primary Entitlement (NPE), all have the ability to help with grant funding. ALUC and AOPA are the support vehicles to obtain these funds.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2:
Seat the ALUC commission for Lampson Field prior to June 15th of 2019 in order to apply for funds and grants prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
R5:
Lampson Field should be in compliance with statutory requirements within the ALUC prior to December 31, 2019. (F4, F5, F6, F7)
F8:
Lake County Economic Development Strategy
F9:
Airport Policy Manager of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Washington, D.C.
F10:
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 115 Exhibits: 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 116 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 117 Lampson Field Airport FAA data as of January 2019 Summary: Latitude/Longitude 38-59-26.2 N / 122-54-2.6 W Elevation 1380.1 FT Variation 16 E 1990 From city 3 miles S of LAKEPORT, CA ARTCC ZOA Section chart SAN FRANCISCO Time Zone UTC-8(-7DT) OPERATIONS Airport Status Operational Facility use Open to the public Control Tower No air traffic control tower at airport FSS OAKLAND FSS (OAK) Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF MERG FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL AT FSS. NOTAMs Facility OAK (METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL) Attendance UNATNDD Wind Indicator Lighted Segmented Circle Yes Lights SEE RMK ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. Beacon Clear and Green SS-SR Landing Fee No Fuel 100LL Fire and Rescue Lakeport Fire District Int'l Operations Not a Landing Rights Airport Not an Airport of Entry 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 118 COMMUNICATIONS UNICOM: 122.8 MHz CTAF: 122.8 MHz ATIS: None Remarks: APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY OAKLAND ARTCC ON FREQS 127.8/353.5 (UKIAH RCAG). NAVAIDS NAVAIDS: Type ID Name Frequency Hours Distance Bearing Remarks 112.3 24 OPERATIONAL IFR VORTAC ENI MENDOCINO 17.9 nm 102.1° MHz Hours SHUTDOWN 24 NDB UNUSBL 250-275 BYD 6 NM NDB UK KEARN 371 KHz 23.3 nm 137.2° Hours BLO 7000 FT. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTED VOR/DME UNUSABLE 360-030 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 10000; 24 030-080 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW VOR/DME STS SANTA ROSA 113 MHz 29.2 nm 351.7° Hours 7500; 080-120 BEYOND 25 NM BELOW 5500; 340-360 BEYOND 32 NM BELOW 10000. WEATHER ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks 1O2 WX AWOS-3 118.35 MHz 707-262-0380 0.3 nm UKI WX ASOS 119.275 MHz 707-462-7343 16.2 nm STS WX ASOS 120.55 MHz 707-573-8393 29.2 nm LLR WX AWOS-AV 121.125 MHz 707-937-6059 43.0 nm O69 WX AWOS-3P 132.325 MHz 707-773-1529 45.9 nm RUNWAY 10/28 Dimensions 3600 ft. x 60 ft. Surface Type ASPH Surface Condition GOOD 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 119 Treatment Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity PCN Single Wheel 30,000 lbs Double Wheel Double Tandem Dual Double Tandem Base End: 10 True Alignment 119° Traffic Pattern Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-34.8342 N Longitude 122-54-22.4987 W Elevation 1380.1 ft. Threshold Crossing Height Visual Glide Path Angle Visual Slope Indicator Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No Displaced Threshold DT Latitude DT Longitude DT Elevation TDZE 1380.1 ft. Reciprocal End: 28 True Alignment 299° Traffic Pattern Right Markings Basic Markings Condition Good Latitude 38-59-17.5234 N Longitude 122-53-42.6688 W Elevation 1370.8 ft. Threshold Crossing Height 40 ft. AGL Visual Glide Path Angle 4° Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left Centerline Lights no Runway End Identifier Lights No 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 120 Displaced Threshold 85.0 ft. DT Latitude 38-59-17.9323 N DT Longitude 122-53-43.6095 W DT Elevation 1370.8 ft. TDZE 1376 ft. HELIPORTS None CHARTS Chart data valid from 0901Z 01/31/19 to 0901Z 02/28/19. CONTACTS OWNER LAKE COUNTY 255 N FORBES ST LAKEPORT, CA 95453 UNITED STATES Phone: 707-263-2341 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 121 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 122
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
A plan of action is needed immediately in order to seek help with the ALUC commission process to enable application for available grants and funding. (F3,
Quick View
Full Details →
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
There are only two public animal shelters in Lake County, and they are usually filled to capacity, if not over-crowded.
F2:
The shelters need additional veterinarians to provide sterilization services at affordable prices.
F3:
The “community cat” and pitbull surgery programs provided at the County shelter were helpful in sterilizing these two difficult groups.
F5:
Both in-county and regional non-profit animal welfare groups and individuals raise and donate substantial funds and work diligently to augment the number of Lake County pets that can be sterilized. (Exhibit D)
F6:
Facebook postings regarding loose and lost dogs – and dogs needing fostering or rescuing - have been especially effective in Clearlake.
F7:
The shelter “advisory committees” can be a useful tool in attracting community members to help reduce the number of unwanted pets by getting involved with the shelter and volunteering during spay-neuter events. Recommendations:
Additional Recommendations
7
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
If the cost of a full-time veterinarian exceeds the County and Clearlake budgets, the two shelters should consider sharing a veterinarian to provide spay-neuter surgeries, for the public as well as for the shelter animals. (F-1, F-2)
R2:
The two shelters should consider contacting UC-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Shelter Medicine Program to explore whether a senior Resident or Fellow would be able to be assigned to Lake County for specific periods of time under the auspices of one of the two current part-time veterinarians. (F-1, F-2, F-3)
R3:
The County should recognize and commend publically the non-profits that expend so much time, energy, and resources on behalf of Lake County’s dogs and cats, perhaps with a special “Appreciation Day.” (F-4)
R4:
The County shelter should make every effort to restore the services for feral cats and pitbulls that were once available. (F-3)
R5:
The Clearlake shelter should continue with its application for grant funding to purchase of a mobile spay-neuter van to supplement the vaccination and surgery clinics available to Clearlake residents’ pets. (F-1, F-2, F-3)
R6:
The County shelter’s animals would benefit from a more robust Facebook presence, with photos of dogs outside of their cages interacting with staff, along with appeals to adopt. (F-5) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 25
R7:
To the extent that the two shelter’s advisory committees have become disengaged, animal control staff should encourage participation and regular meetings. (F-6) Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R3,R4) (90 days) The following response(s) are invited: Lake County Animal Care and Control (R1, R12, R6, R7) (60 days) Clearlake Animal Care and Control through the Clearlake Police Department (R1, R2, R5, R6, R7) (60 days) Clearlake City Manager (R1, R2, R5, R6, R7) (60 days) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 26 Picked up by Chief Andrew White of Clearlake. Super friendly, un-altered males, no collars, no microchips. They hopped right in and enjoyed their ride to the shelter. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 27 Exhibit A 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 28 Exhibit B 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 29 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 30 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 31 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 32 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 33
Quick View
Full Details →
Findings & Recommendations
16 findings
F1:
The public is immensely grateful to their firefighters, but is largely unaware of or underappreciates the economic constraints, understaffing, and other obstacles affecting provision of their fire-rescue functions.
F2:
The services these FPDs provide are insufficiently funded by the existing parcel taxes, though the districts that have recently passed new rates are in better shape than those that have not.
F3:
The “units of benefit” language and variable parcel-tax calculations on the ballot measures are confusing to many voters.
F4:
The parcel-tax rates are inconsistent across even comparable FPDs, while the services rendered are universal.
F5:
Suspension of the “State” fire tax bears reiteration by the FPDs that will be seeking new parcel taxes, as many property owners think it is still in effect.
F6:
The financial benefits of newly-enacted parcel tax rates are not immediate, thus the districts are unable to immediately restore reduced services, which the public also needs to understand.
F7:
COLAs have not been built-into all of the FPD parcel tax measures.
F8:
Fire mitigation efforts keep bumping into State CEQA regulations and are thereby restricted.
F9:
Available state, federal, and non-profit monies often have matching- grant requirements, so the funds are not “free.”
F10:
All of the FPDs are seeking the same pot of grant funding, and competition for funding favors large districts in urban areas.
F11:
Not all of the six FPDs have elected BODs.
F12:
Budgetary constraints in some districts have resulted in inadequate PPEs supplied to its district firefighters or volunteers. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 97
F13:
FPDs outside of Lake County have begun augmenting their ambulance bills with “pre-stabilization fees” that would be the equivalent of “professional fees” in medical billing.
F14:
Not all FPDs have any formal relationship with the tribes in their districts.
F15:
The annual budget for the Lake Pillsbury FPD is reduced in part because the District can neither bill for ambulance service nor derive property-tax income from all of its potentially taxable properties.
F16:
The Lake Pillsbury FPD was not included in the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority JPA. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Additional Recommendations
10
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Long range, the five districts ringing Clear Lake would benefit from developing greater coordination and assessing whether consolidation and regionalization of fire and rescue services in the County would offer greater efficiencies. (F-1, F-2, F-6, F-9, F-10, F-12)
R2:
Proposal of flat-rate parcel taxes would be less confusing to voters than the current “units of benefit” calculations. (F-3, F-4)
R3:
The districts with resident tribal governments should try to establish Memoranda of Understanding regarding adherence to County fire codes, vegetation mitigation, and training of volunteer firefighters. (F-14)
R4:
As all of the FPDs work for the people in their district, the voters should be able to elect their BODs. (F-11)
R5:
The PPEs provided to volunteer and paid firefighters should be the same and should meet current safety standards. (F-12)
R6:
Lake Pillsbury FPD should investigate whether qualifying to bill for ambulance services is realistic and/or feasible. (F-15)
R7:
The FPDs should evaluate whether adding “pre-stabilization fees” to their ambulance billing would increase revenue. (F-13)
R8:
The Lake County Assessor/Recorder and Treasurer/Tax Collector should work closely with the Lake Pillsbury FPD to determine the total number of 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 98 taxable properties, with a view toward actively assisting the District with a new parcel-tax measure. (F-15)
R9:
The Lake County Board of Supervisors should consider incorporating Lake Pillsbury FPD into its Risk Reduction Authority JPA along with the other five FPDs.
R10:
The 2019-2020 Grand Jury should follow up with all six FPDs to assess their fiscal health and progress toward internal goals. (F-1 through F-16) RESPONSES: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R-9) (90 days) Lake County Assessor/Recorder (R-8) – 60 days Lake County Assessor/Tax Collector – (R-2, R-8) – 60 days The following response(s) are invited: Kelseyville FPD Board of Directors (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-7) – 60 days Lake County FPD Board of Supervisors (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-7) – 60 days Lake Pillsbury FPD Board of Supervisors (R-2, R-5, R-6, R-8, R-9) – 60 days Lakeport FPD Board of Supervisors (R-1 through R-5, R-7) – 60 days Northshore FPD Board of Supervisors (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-7) – 60 days South Lake County FPD Board of Supervisors (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-7) – 60 days 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 99 Exhibit 1 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 100 Exhibit 2 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 101 Exhibit 3 Lakeport Fire District Measure M Facts Why is measure M necessary for the Fire District and my safety? Measure M will restore firefighting and emergency response staffing to safe and adequate levels to the city and unincorporated areas of Lakeport through a parcel tax increase necessary for providing essential emergency services to the community. When was the last time the fire district had a tax increase? The tax was first created and passed by voters in March 1997. In the 22 years since its inception, there has never been an increase. In 2018, the district responded to over 3000 emergency calls, which is over 3 times the amount of the 938 calls in 1997, the year the current tax was approved. How will the community benefit if voters pass measure M? If Measure M passes, funding will allow the hiring of recently laid off firefighters/paramedic personnel restoring safety and critical emergency services the community deserves. Full staffing will result in reduced response times, saving lives and property. What happens if Measure M does not pass? Critical emergency and medical response times will be delayed during multiple emergencies. ISO (Insurance Services Office) ratings will rise due to inadequate staffing. The ISO creates ratings for fire departments and their surrounding communities. The ratings calculate how well-equipped fire departments are to put out fires in the community. In 2020, the ISO will be assessing the Lakeport Fire District. At the current staffing, homeowners and business owners' insurance rates will be increased, if not denied. What percentage of votes is required to pass Measure M? The measure must receive a 66.7% YES vote to pass. What is a unit of benefit, and how much will the total tax cost me? Units of benefit, or benefit units, are used to "rate" the benefit a particular parcel receives from having fire protection and emergency medical service from the Lakeport Fire Protection District. As such, developed property receives more benefit, and this has more units assigned than underdeveloped property. The proposed Unit of Benefit 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 102 cost will be $6.14 per Unit of Benefit. See the following tables for the Total Tax Yearly Costs. RESIDENTIAL YEARLY COST Single Family Home 30 units per home $184.20/year Mobile Home 30 units per mobile $184.20/year Duplex 30 units per living unit $184.20/year Multi-Family or Apartments 15 units per living unit $92.10/year VACANT LAND YEARLY COST Vacant 0-5 Acres 10 units per parcel $61.40/year 5.01-10 Acres 15 units per parcel $92.10/year 10+ Acres 20 units per parcel $122.80/year COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL YEARLY COST 0-999 Building Sq. Ft. Units $307.00/year 1,000 - 4,999 Building Sq. Ft. Units 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 103 $429.80/year 5,000 - 9,000 Building Sq. Ft. Units $614.00/year 10,000+ Building Sq. Ft. Units $921.00/year IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE UNITS, THE FOLLOWING EXTRA UNITS APPLY TO COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES YEARLY COST More than one business in a building 75 Units per additional business $460.50/year Live Fire radio traffic. UPCOMING EVENTS 7/3: EMS Drill 7/9: District Board Meeting 7/9: District Volunteer Training 7/16: District Volunteer Training 7/16: District Volunteer Training 445 N. Main St., Lakeport, Ca. 95453 lakeportfire@lakeportfire.com Phone (707) 263-4396 Fax (707) 262-1283 Employee Webmail Login Copyright 2019 Lakeport Fire District. All Rights Reserved. Custom Web Site Development by BitSculptor. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 104 Exhibit 4 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 105 Exhibit 5 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 106 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 107 Exhibit 6 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 108 1914 Seagrave Old NO. 2 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 109 Lake Pillsbury FPD 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 110
Quick View
Full Details →
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
There are insufficient certified resource homes in Lake County to meet the needs of children placed into foster care.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
Lake County DSS should continue its efforts to recruit resource families within Lake County. In addition to the county’s current usage of social media, it is recommended that DSS explore the possibility of radio announcements and newspaper advertisements. (F1) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 55
F2:
There is a need for a therapeutic home to be established in Lake County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Lake County DSS should explore options for establishing a therapeutic group home in Lake County (e.g., a contract with a private firm/agency). (F2)
F3:
Entities involved in the well-being of foster children communicate regularly, and work together to ensure that not only the needs of the children are met, but that the parents of these children receive the support they need to regain custody of their children.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Lake County DSS should actively utilize resources within the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program’s Executive Advisory Council to address the issues related to the overall needs of foster children and their parents. (F3)
F4:
Social workers must spend much of their time transporting the children to visitation with their parents, court appearances, and other appointments in and out of Lake County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
LCDSS should hire drivers to transport foster children to mandatory visits and appointments. (F4) Request for responses: Pursuant to Penal Code 933 (c) the following responses are required: The Lake County Board of Supervisors R1, R2, R3 (90 days) The Lake County Office of Education R3 (60 days) The Lake County Department of Social Services R1, R2, R3, R4 (60 days) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 56 LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTHY START YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Healthy Start Youth and Family Services is a statewide initiative placing comprehensive support services for children and families at individual school sites. It gives schools, in partnership with public and private service providers, a unique opportunity to restructure systems to better meet the needs of children and families. Healthy Start offers a wide variety of services that focus on supporting academic success, and building personal strengths for children, youth and families. We assist students so they can come to school ready to learn. LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES Lake County Office of Education Foster Youth Services strives to address the unique educational needs of foster youth by working collaboratively with youth, caregivers, schools, placing agencies, and other service providers. We are dedicated to improving the academic success of all foster youth by addressing their individual needs. The Foster Youth Services program was established to meet the unique academic, emotional and basic needs of foster children. Many foster children perform below grade level, are held back in school, and have lower graduation rates than their peers due to multiple school placements and complex family, social and environmental conditions. The Foster Youth Services Program: o Provides individualized case management to support academic achievement, attendance and positive school behavior o Provides high school to college transitional support services o Advocates for foster youths’ educational needs o Advocates locally and state-wide to improve school & child welfare policies o Facilitates communication and collaboration between school and county agency staff DISTRICT LIAISONS Each county in the State of California has a designated educational liaison for youth who are in foster care, or who qualify as homeless. The purpose of this work is to combine efforts with other county agencies to assist with the identification and services to these youth in order for them to succeed in school. Any foster or youth designated as homeless has a right to immediate enrollment in school, the right to a transfer of their educational records within 2 business days, and all of the same rights to an equal education as any other child in school. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 57 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 58 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 59 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 60 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 61
Findings & Recommendations
11 findings
F1:
Public safety is a State of California Constitutional mandate.
F2:
The combined average vacancy rate among the Sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, and dispatchers is currently 36%. [See, Exhibit 1] 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 71
F3:
Inadequate numbers of patrol officers place the safety of Lake County residents and visitors – and the officers themselves - at-risk.
F4:
The Sheriff’s Office has been losing employees in large part due to the County’s non-competitive salary and health insurance costs.
F5:
In December, 2018, the Board of Supervisors increased its maximum monthly contribution for insurance coverage for deputies in the Union from $800 to $1,000. [The Board is able to negotiate with the DSA separately.]
F6:
The Sheriff has requested restructuring of ranks within management in Dispatch and the Jail, which was approved “in theory” by the Board of Supervisors, but was not funded.
F7:
Short-staffing in the Jail and Patrol divisions results in substantial overtime costs that can impact the General Fund when grant funds are inapplicable.
F8:
The lack of available patrol officers leads to community insecurity and decreased trust of the reliability of the Sheriff’s Office by the residents they are entrusted to protect.
F9:
Communities in Lake County that feel unsafe believe that they need to mobilize citizen patrols. Although the actions of these groups are not monitored by the Sheriff’s Office, fallout from any resulting injurious events may well result in lawsuits against the County, as well as against the involved community members.
F10:
In May, 2019, the BOS agreed to an 80/20 split for deputies’ healthcare costs through its commendable approval of the MOU with the DSA, effective through the end of this year. The terms of the agreement immediately produced the desired effect, in that one deputy decided not to leave and another deputy decided to return.
F11:
The Sheriff currently has no arson investigator. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Additional Recommendations
7
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Board should prioritize adequate staffing levels in the Sheriff’s Office as a California Constitutional mandate by making changes requested by the Sheriff that will assist in retention and recruitment. [F-1 through F10]
R2:
The Board should fund the Sheriff’s requested restructuring of management staff in Dispatch and the Jail. [F-6]
R3:
The Board should consider instituting a relocation allowance for sworn officers as it has for other hard-to-fill positions. [F-2, F-3, F-4]
R4:
The Board should continue the negotiated MOU terms for the Sheriff’s deputies after the current MOU expires. [F-4, F-5, F-8, F-10] 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 72
R5:
The Board should consider front-loading the 12-step salary increases for deputies while retaining the cap. [F-2, F-3, F-7]
R6:
The Sheriff must continue to educate the Citizen’s Patrols that are sprouting up in underserved communities about what they can and cannot legally do. [F-9]
R7:
The Sheriff should attempt to fill the arson investigator position. [F-11] REQUESTED RESPONSES: Board of Supervisors – 90 days [R-1 through R-5] Sheriff – 60 days [R-6] [The Grand Jury would like to thank and applaud the Sheriff and his staff, deputies, and correctional officers for their professionalism in the face of continuing fiscal hardships, as well as the BOS for their recognition of the problems and support for the MOU.] REFERENCES A crisis facing law enforcement: recruiting in the 21st century. http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/a-crisis-facing-law-enforcement-recruiting-in- the-21st-century/ California Constitution, Article XIII, Section 35. https://law.justia.com/constitution/california/article_13.html Calling 9-1-1 in rural California? Danger might be close, but the law can be hours away. https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article230045209.html Crime and policing in rural and small-town America: an overview of the issues. National Institute of Justice. [The grand jury purchased the full report through: https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=154354] How a theory of crime and policing was born and went terribly wrong. https://www.npr.org/2016/11/01/500104506/broken-windows-policing-and-the- origins-of-stop-and-frisk-and-how-it-went-wrong ‘It’s not the good old west’ - a deputy is ambushed, guilt takes down the sheriff. https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article217543650.html Police shortage: many law enforcement agencies struggling to attract recruits. https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/police-shortage-many-law- enforcement-agencies-struggling-to-attract-recruits/article_0f242995-a45f-58e1-b95d- 4a9bf3f8e8b9.html 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 73
Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
In the event of a widespread disaster, Lake County does not have a sufficient number of shelters to house rescued animals. The two public facilities – in Lakeport and Clearlake – are usually filled to capacity and therefore incapable of accommodating an influx of evacuated animals needing food, care, and, in some cases, medical attention.
F2:
The SPCA, Middletown Animal Hospital, and some stables and ranches in the County offer their facilities to board overflow animals.
F3:
LEAP needs – and is actively soliciting – disaster volunteers who are willing to undergo the necessary training, which is available through LEAP annually and NVADG in Chico three times a year, plus the FEMA online ICS and NIMS courses. Additional intensive training involving horses, for first responders as well as volunteers, is available through Horse and Livestock Team Emergency Response (HALTER) in Glen Ellen and Sonoma Action For Equine Rescue (SAFER) in Sebastopol.
F4:
There are too few telephone lines to support the LEAP office staff during an emergency.
F5:
LEAP does not own a medical RV or trailer where injured animals can be treated in the field.
F6:
In addition to the expected wildfires, LEAP and animal owners, especially of livestock, need to anticipate the effects on water availability of prolonged PG&E preemptive power outages, anticipated to last 5-10 days, during Red Flag Warnings and other critical weather periods.
F7:
Some LEAP volunteers are licensed ham radio operators, but they are not utilized during emergencies. LEAP has recently purchased new handheld radios, all enabled to use the receivers utilized by LCACC during normal operations. These radios are believed to be functional in nearly 90% of their expected working area. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 38 RECOMMENDATIONS
Additional Recommendations
8
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
LEAP should consider creating a separate Facebook page and encourage residents to sign up to offer facilities for temporary placement during evacuations. The information necessarily incudes physical location, type and number of animals that could be accommodated, and ability to transport, as well as contact information. If the list is made public, owners may be able to make private arrangements so as to free up LEAP resources during emergencies. (F-1) (F-2)
R2:
LEAP should develop an expanded presence on Facebook – both on its own page and on a number of other relevant sites (such as Lake County Community Awareness, e.g.) – in order to attract volunteers who care about animals and who want to give back to their community. (F-1) F-3)
R3:
The County should ensure that the LEAP office has adequate telephone lines and personnel to respond immediately to distressed callers during emergencies. (F-4)
R4:
The County should encourage all LCACC employees to undergo the FEMA online training so as to be able to fill in during emergencies. (F-3)
R5:
LEAP should consider distributing its brochure to all feed and pet stores and veterinary clinics in the County, as well as participating in the local community college “career day” events, again with the goal of attracting additional volunteers. (F-1)
R6:
LEAP should explore sources of grant funding to purchase a mobile veterinary clinic for use in emergencies, such as PetSmart Charities, the PETCO Foundation, and Petfinder Foundation, as well as the ASPCApro, to name but a few. (F-5)
R7:
LEAP should seek to be included in any Sheriff’s Office, Fire Protection Districts, and CalFire discussions and plans regarding the projected PG&E “elective” power outages during weather alerts and then help the public appreciate the consequences thereof so that they can plan realistically for their animals during these several-day shut-downs. (F-6).
R8:
LEAP should consider how best to integrate even a few ham radio operators to supplement field-to-base communications during widespread evacuations. The Lake County Amateur Radio Society (LCARS) is a rich source of hams ready and able to assist. (F-7). Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Codes sec.933(c), the following response(s) are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors (R3,R4) (90 days) Lake County Animal Care and Control (R-1 through R-8) (60 days) 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 39 Exhibit A: 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 40 Exhibit B 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 41 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 42 Exhibit C 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 43 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 44 Exhibit D 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 45 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 46 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 47 Exhibit E 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 48 Animal Resource Directory Animal Coalition of Lake County – founded by Rita Doyle in Clearlake in 2005. They offer spay and neuter vouchers to low income people and seniors in the Lake County area for their pets. In addition, they provide services for animals in times of crisis, emergency or evacuation. For additional information contact From Me 2 U at 707-995- 0552 or m.me/animalcoalitionlakecounty or animalcoalition@outlook.com Animal Refugee Response – founded by Blythe Lucero in 2011. This is a strictly no-kill, non-profit organization dedicated to animals in need. Their work includes animal advocacy, community education and outreach, spay/neuter, & adoption services. Their focus is providing a sanctuary for special-needs animals. They are located at 11767 Candy Lane in Lower Lake, CA . They can be contacted at (510) 230-3758 or www.animalrefugee.org. Clearlake Animal Care & Control – is the City of Clearlake animal shelter and is a division of the Clearlake Police Department. They respond to calls regarding loose, neglected, abused, and injured animals and operate a small shelter at 6820 Old Highway 53, off Airport Road, Clearlake. They also provide dog licenses. Contact them at 707-994-8251, X 1 or animalcontrol@clearlakepd.org. Cole Creek Equestrian Center provided shelter for large animals during the recent fires. It is a horse boarding and riding facility located at 4965 Steelhead Drive, Kelseyville, CA. They can be reached at (707) 279 -0915 or at http://www.colecreekequestrian.com/index.html Dogwood Animal Rescue Project – is a non-profit organization located in Sonoma County that provides foster rescue, adoption, rehabilitation, wellness, education, spay and neuter services. They have helped sponsor and staff spay-neuter events in Lake County and are active is fostering Lake County animals. They are located at 1415 Fulton Street Suite 205 Box 432 in Santa Rosa, CA 95403. General inquiries can be sent to info@dogwoodrescue.org HALTER (Horse & Livestock Team Emergency Response) was founded by Julie Atwood in 2013 primarily as a large-animal disaster response organization. They provide rural first-responders with information and equipment for both large-animal technical rescues and for CPR training for small animals during emergencies. They are located at 12099 Sonoma Valley Hwy, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. They can be reached at (707) 318-7526 and also rescue@HALTERfund.org Hidden Valley Rescue – A nonprofit in Hidden Valley Lake founded by Billie Jo Heubel and dedicated to cat and kitten adoption, fostering/ spay/neutering, and advocacy. 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 49 They also help with TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) for cat colonies. The phone is 707-295- 7455. JARR – Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch is a non-profit, no-kill rescue and sanctuary in the Napa Valley for homeless companion and farm animals. It was founded by Monica Stevens in 2014. They provide training, food, veterinary care, and all other supplies as needed. They also provide vouchers for low-income families for spay and neuter services and have provided funding and staff for vaccination and spay-neuter events in Lake County. Contact them at 707-927-3536 or at monica@jamesonrescueranch.org or http://www.jamesonanimalrescueranch.org. Lake County CA Animal Advocates is a nonprofit formed by Clearlake Animal Care & Control and is dedicated to the care and welfare, adoption, and fostering of the dogs at the Clearlake shelter. Their phone is 707-994-8251, x 1. Their website is located at https://clearlake.ca.us/211/Animal-Control and their Facebook page is www.facebook.com/LakeCountyAnimalAdvocates/ Lake County DART (Disaster Alliance Response Team) – is a recently formed non-profit based in Clearlake. They provide emergency rescue, first aid, and sheltering services for humans and animals. They can be reached at 707-671-3384. Lake County Animal Care and Control- is the animal shelter for the County of Lake. They respond to calls about loose, abused, neglected, or injured animals. They offer licensing, limited spay and neuter services, adoption, euthanasia and cremation. They are located at 4949 Hellbush Drive in Lakeport, CA 95453 and can be reached by phone at -707-263-0278. LEAP (Lake Evacuation & Animal Protection) – formed in 2012 by staff of Lake County Animal Care & Control and trained volunteers to aid in the evacuation of pets, domestic animals, and livestock during emergencies, in conjunction with CalFire. Animals that cannot be evacuated are fed and watered by LEAP on-site. Their contact number is 707- 263-0278. Middletown Animal Hospital - provided and coordinated emergency veterinary services during the Valley Fire and subsequent Lake County fires and also joined veterinary teams to assist during the Carr & Camp fires. They provide general veterinary care, as well as spay and neuter services and large and small-animal boarding. They can be reached at (707) 987-2000. Moose Lodge- they provided shelter not only for people but for their animals as well during recent fires in Lake County. They are located at 15900 E. Hwy 20 in Clearlake Oaks. They can be reached at (707) 998-3740. NVADG (North Valley Animal Disaster Group) is a non-profit located in Chico in Butte County. Their hotline is (530)895-0000 . They work with emergency services in a 2018-2019 Lake County, California Civil Grand Jury Final Report 50