20 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The prisoners’ entrance door is rusting.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F1. The building exterior paint is peeling. Response to
R1
The prisoners’ entrance door should be repaired and painted.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. Funding for this project is not included in the FY 2003/04 budget. General Services will obtain funding in the FY 2004/05 budget and will paint the exterior of the building by April 30, 2005.
F2
The prisoners’ entrance wooden door frame is deteriorating.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F2: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. General Services agrees that the subject parking lot is in need of repairs. General Services does not feel that there is any extraordinary damage to the parking lot (such as severe raised bumps) that would subject the County to anything other than the normal liability that parking lots present.
R2
The prisoners’ entrance door frame should be repaired.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R2: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. A detailed topographic survey has been conducted of the parking lot together with the existing drainage structures. Improvement plans together with technical specifications are nearly complete with bid solicitation to follow. Repair and resurfacing of the parking lot is scheduled for completion by Octobe
F3
The downspouts at rear of the building are not connected to the drainage field pipes. 148
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3. The parking lot directional markings contradict the parking lot traffic flow and are severely faded. Response to
R3
The downspouts at rear of the building should be reconnected to the drainage field pipes.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R3: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The parking lot together with the driveway will receive new striping (paint) as a component of the parking lot repair and resurfacing project as described in
F4
The rain gutters are full of leaves and pine needles.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4. The parking lot is inadequate and limits the full use of the facility. Response to
R4
The rain gutters should be cleaned.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R4: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. General Services has scheduled the sidewalk to the exterior patio for repair and will complete the necessary work by Novembe
F5
The HVAC vents/registers are dirty.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5. Sidewalk to exterior patio is cracked and uneven. Response to
R5
The HVAC vents/registers should be periodically cleaned.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R5: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. General Services recently met with Community Services and are moving forward with carpet replacement with an anticipated date of completion of Octobe
F6
The courtroom ceiling tiles are water stained.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6. The exterior patio is visually uninviting. Response to
R6
The source of the water staining the ceiling tiles of the courtroom should be investigated and repairs should be made.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R6: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. Community Services will correct the signage by Septembe
F7
The courtroom and office area walls have cracks.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7. The carpeting is stretched with age resulting in long ripples that may be hazardous to users and is a potential liability to the county. Response to
R7
The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
r 7, 2002; • Toured the facilities and grounds with the Assistant Director of Community Services; • Were briefed on the Senior Center operations, including the Senior Nutrition program, Storm-window program, and senior activities; • Interviewed various members of staff; • Inspected the building, grounds, and programs; • Reviewed previous Grand Jury reports for year’s 1999/2000, 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 and found no findings or recommendations pertaining to this building. Background The building, originally constructed in the 1950’s, was converted to the Senior Center in 1980. Meals served to se...
F8
The drinking fountain fascia plate is improperly attached.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8. Several doors have been relocated resulting in incorrect signage. Response to
F9
The District Attorney misled a Court Commissioner with a false statement of fact in violation of Business & Professions Code, Section 6068 (d).
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9. Entry/hallway ceiling tiles are sagging and hanging loose. Response to
F10
The District Attorney misrepresented facts regarding his communication with the Commissioner to the State Bar of California and to this Grand Jury.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10. The interior paint is showing signs of age and wear. Response to
F11
The District Attorney sent a letter to the Grand Jury misquoting Rule 5-300 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11. The building HVAC vents and registers are dirty with the exception of the kitchen. Response to
F12
Sworn testimony by the District Attorney and other witnesses conflicts in important and significant details.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12. The hall exit sign to the sidewalk leading to the patio is not illuminated. Response to
F13
Portions of the District Attorney’s testimony and documentation were found to be lacking in truth and veracity.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F13. The dining room ceiling evidences various stages of leakage which results in a stained saggy condition. Response to
