Madera County Grand Jury
2019-2020
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Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
MCGJ finds there are unfilled and unfunded Correctional Officer positions. (I concur)
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R1:
MCGJ recommends that, by the beginning of the fiscal year 21-22, the Department of Corrections secure funding to fill vacant positions. Response: BOS and HR Department in Madera County have been excellent to work with. The jail currently has Ten Vacancies and fiscal year 2020-21 provided funding to hire all ten with qualified candidates. Madera County has a continuous testing on meeting the need and commitment of the department. The department does have unfunded positions and in my ten years of being the director, I've never had the opportunity to ask for the opportunity to fill because of no vacancies. I hope with the start of the new SB1022 Construction Project, We will have an opportunity to address unfunded frozen positions.
F2:
MCGJ finds that the booking area and intake area is small. (I concur)
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R2:
The MCGJ recommends that, by the beginning of the fiscal year 21-22, MCDC redesign the workflow of the booking/Intake area. Response: In August of 2020, Madera County jail started SB1022 Pre-Design Review that includes the redesign of the Intake area in include widening the work area and adding two safety cells. Madera jail working with Dewberry: Architects/ Kitchell: Engineering + Architectural Services MADERA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 14191 Road 28 • Madera, CA 93638 • 559,675,7951 • MadCoServices.com • maderacounty.com
F3:
MCGJ finds a lack of Mental Health treatment options available in Madera County. (I concur)
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R3:
The MCGJ recommends that, by the beginning of the fiscal year 21-22, Madera County Probation and Department of Corrections investigate an outsourcing option for mental Health services. Response: Madera County Department of Corrections received an award of 19 million for Behavioral Health Treatment Facility to address the Mentally ill in Madera County that are incarcerated. We are currently in the pre-design review, being nearly completed. January 08, 2021 with Probation and law enforcement partners. A meeting was initiated in regards to applying for SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) Grant.
F4:
MCGJ finds there is limited conduit for release inmates to find employment. (I concur)
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R4:
The MCGJ recommends that, by the beginning of fiscal year 21-22 MCDC and Madera County Probation Department work cooperatively to seek employment opportunities in the local area. Response: Madera County Department of Corrections with cooperation with our food vendor Aramark, provide a Food preparation and food service certificate to address employment opportunities when out of custody. Madera County Department of Corrections also with cooperation with Grid Solar Company provide training for inmates in the field of solar to assist when they leave the jail. We also work closely with Workforce Development Agencies to help address recidivism. Probation has been a great partner with Community Corrections Partnership and I will continue to work closely on this issue to address future opportunities for the jail population.
F5:
MCGJ finds MCDC works well with individual inmates with limited financial support. (I concur)
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R5:
The MCGJ recommends that the MCDC continue to work cooperatively with inmates to provide work opportunities to increase a financial support system for released inmates. Response: Madera County Department of Corrections also provides educational tablets that have a large sort of subjects and learning topics that can assist the inmate population if they chose to. For example: section in the automotive repair, teaches the students how to service and repair carburetors. MCDC will continue to be innovative and seek out more resources to assist the jail population.
F6:
MCGJ finds MCDC was very accommodating and open to taking questions. (I concur)
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R6:
The MCGJ recommends that the MCDC continue their working in providing open communication to the MCGJ. Response: I will always do my best to be available for any questions or tours, and to be transparent on my direction to staff on how the facility stays affected in providing the highest level of service and keeping Public Safety a priority. Director of Corrections Madera County Manuel MADERA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 14191 Road 28 • Madera, CA 93638 • 559.675.7951 • MadCoServices.com • maderacounty.com
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The MCGJ finds that the Madera County Office of Education and Madera County School
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R1:
The MCGJ recommends that the Madera County Office of Education and Madera County
F2:
The MCGJ finds the Madera County Office of Education and Madera County School
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The MCGJ recommends Madera County Office of Education and Madera County School
F3:
The MCGJ finds throughout Madera County, all school districts seek to maintain At-Promise
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The MCGJ recommends Madera County Office of Education and Madera County School
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
The MCGJ finds that current staffing levels, determined by permit fee income, leave
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R1:
The MCGJ recommends that, beginning fiscal year 21-22, the EHD study the fee structure
F2:
The MCGJ finds that the lack of available vehicles hinders timely inspections.
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R2:
The MCGJ recommends that, beginning fiscal year 21-22, the EHD work within the
F3:
The MCGJ finds that the FSP does not assign “risk” categories for establishments with
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R3:
The MCGJ recommends that, beginning fiscal year 21-22, EHD assign risk categories to
F4:
The MCGJ finds that the online food inspection program scheduled for January 2020 has not
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R4:
The MCGJ recommends that, beginning fiscal year 21-22, EHD post online food inspection
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The MCGJ finds that the Madera Police Department works on multiple levels to build and
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R1:
MCGJ recommends that the Madera Police Department continue to foster the relationships
F2:
The MCGJ finds there are 15 funded positions that currently are unfilled at the Madera
F3:
The MCGJ finds that Madera County is not effectively handling the individuals Madera
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R3:
MCGJ recommends that the Madera Police Department immediately work with the
Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The MCGJ finds that the Board of Supervisors committed nonfeasance by not taking
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R1:
The MCGJ recommends that the Board of Supervisors immediately address, review, and
F2:
The MCGJ finds that the CAO’s $306,000 salary is excessive commensurate to the size of
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R2:
The MCGJ recommends that the County Director of Human Resources immediately conduct
F3:
The MCGJ finds that the CAO’s severance of $113,168.34 was paid by county taxpayers.
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R3:
The MCGJ recommends that the Board of Supervisors immediately document and provide a
F4:
The MCGJ finds that the Board of Supervisors negligent in failing to address the ten years of
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R4:
The MCGJ recommends that immediately changes are made to Resolution No. 2019-128
F5:
The MCGJ finds that private interests in leasing the airport facilities were repeatedly
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R5:
The MCGJ recommends that immediately the City of Madera and the County of Madera
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