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• CM1 Page 25
  Not all County Ordinances are being complied with nor are they being enforced. 8 Recommendations: 1... That the Board of Supervisors cause the review of the procedures for the writing of resolutions (policy statements) to insure that policy statements are specific as to which County official is responsible for the implementation, and County employees are following the stated policy. -2. That in view of increasing budget constraints under which the County finds itself, the Board of Supervisors reinstate the policy that requires County employees to reimburse the County for the use of County vehicles, when not used for County business, in traveling to and from home and work.
• CM2 Page 91
  Most past jurors stated that there is a need for orientation and training of new Grand Jurors. 21, Past Grand Jurors generally believed that they should have received more comprehensive training to better prepare them for their Grand Jury service.
• CM3 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 26% indicated that citizen complaints played a significant role in their Grand Jury agenda.
• CM4 Page 91
  Other counties have reported that up to 90% of survey respondents indicated that citizen complaints played a significant role in their Grand Jury agenda. 24, Up until this year, Yuba County citizens have not had a "Grand Jury Complaint Form" on which to submit complaints. Additionally, citizens have expressed concerns with the mail routing in the courthouse and the possible compromise of the confidentiality of their complaints.
• CM5 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 60% felt "good" to "excellent" about their personal contribution to the Grand Jury process. 26, The civil watchdog duty of the Grand Jury is felt by past Grand Jurors to be the most important role of the jury.
• CM6 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 75% of survey respondents believed that the supervisor's responses to their final reports were "poor" to "fair." 28. Past grand juries have expressed their inability to properly perform jury business for lack of an office and the necessary office equipment. 62 The grand juries, not having a permanently assigned County meeting room, over the 29. past years have held meetings at local banks, medical clinics, County library and numerous other sites throughout the County.
• CM7 Page 92
  Survey respondents felt that they received reasonably good cooperation from the Presiding Judges, the County Counsel, and the District Attorney.
• CM8 Page 92
  Of those responding to the survey, 59% volunteered to serve as a resource person to a standing Grand Jury.
• CM9 Page 92
  Of those responding to the survey, 51% indicated that they would be willing to serve as a Grand Jurors again.
• CM10 Page 27
  That not all Board members were fully aware of the Grand Jury process, the authority vested in the Grand Jury by state statutes and codes, and their responsibilities to the process. 8, That some Board members were not aware of their responsibilities, duties, and obligations incurred as sitting members of additional boards, councils, and commissions.
• CM11 Page 28
  The Administrative Procedures Manual was revised and adopted by the Board in February 1992. . 11 9. As late as April 1992, some County employees were not aware of the revisions adopted by the Board.
• CM12 Page 27
  There is a need for more extensive orientation and training of new Board members, and supplemental training for incumbents.
• CM13 Page 38
  The County has directed the ISU Program Analyst to write programs. After writing these programs, a considerable amount of his time is required to debug the programs and to train operators in their use.
• CM14 Page 38
  Due to the high demand for the Program Analyst's time, there is insufficient documentation of the programs which he has developed. This further compounds the need for his services in assisting and training operators in the use of these programs.
• CM15 Page 25
  The reimbursement rate for the use of County vehicles for other than County business was never established. Additionally, there are no records to indicate that reimbursement was ever made to the County between January 1980 and December 1991.
• CM16 Page 25
  The recently revised manual no longer requires that monthly reimbursement be made by County employees to the County for the use of County vehicles based on the mileage traveled between the point of work and the point of dwelling. An ordinance is a law or provision enacted by the Board of Supervisors for local TATABAR SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTIO 14. _application. 15... Ordinances were found to be out-dated. In some cases it was found that official's titles were changed, but the Ordinance was never updated to reflect THE PROPERTY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PARTY OF THE PART the new titles of officials responsible to perform certain duties. 16, Some County officials were not aware that, because of their title changes, they were responsible to perform certain acts as required by County Ordinances.
• CM17 Page 41
  There are no records or minutes of meetings to indicate that the Council has ever met or that the membership of the Council has ever been established.
• CM18 Page 41
  That though the Disaster Council has not met to develop plans to respond to a declared emergency as required by the County Ordinance, the OES staff has developed the plans necessary to respond to a declared emergency. That in mld March of 1992, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors directed the DOES to review the Disaster Council Ordinance and make appropriate recommendations to insure compliance and/or revisions to provide the best possible protection to persons and property in the County. 24 Recommendations: That the DOES establish the order of succession to his office as an interim 1. measure, while carrying out the directions of the Board and while the revised Ordinance is going through the judicial review and legislative functions process.
• CM19 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 61% scored juror compensation as "poor" to "fair." 17. Of those responding to the survey, 58% scored the adequacy of the Grand Jury budget. as "poor" to "fair." 18. Of those responding to the survey, 69% felt ill prepared for their role as Grand Jury members. 19, Effectiveness of past grand juries has been hampered by lack of training, orientation, and continuity.
• CM20 Page 21
  Salary levels are commensurate with communities of similar size and population.
• CM21 Page 21
  A city employee retirement plan is being researched but is not affordable at this time. 3, A Specific Growth Plan (1995) has been adopted and a consultant has been contracted on an "as needed" basis to be responsible for the development and Implementation of this plan.
• CM22 Page 24
  Resolutions adopted are vague in that they do not always assign which department(s) will be responsible to implement and to insure that County employees adhere to these policy statements.
• CM23 Page 21
  The City Council has a good working relationship with Marysville but has ongoing problems working with Yuba County.
• CM24 Page 24
  On January 2, 1980, in a legally convened meeting, the "YUBA COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES MANUAL", by motion of the Board of Supervisors, was adopted as a County policy statement. The manual set Board administrative policy regarding, among others, such matters as Travel and Automotive Transportation. This manual was last revised and changes approved by the Board on February 18, 1992. 7 Section 921, of the manual, prior to revision, stated that, "a vehicle owned or 6, maintained for the use or service of the County shall not be used for any purpose other than a County purpose or in or about the performance of a duty of a County official or employee." Section 952, of the manual, prior to revision, stated that, "The authorization
• CM25 Page 28
  Not all policies of the Board as outlined in the procedures manual have been implemented nor are they being followed by County employees.
• CM26 Page 25
  for a County employee to park a County vehicle at his/her home on an emergency stand-by basis is not intended to provide gratis use of the County vehicle and its fuel for transportation of the employee to and from the place of dwelling and the location of work."
• CM27 Page 25
  Section 953, of the manual required that County employees reimburse the County of Yuba on a monthly basis at an established rate approved by the Board of Supervisors based on the mileage traveled between the point of work and the point of dwelling. Section 954, of the manual stated that, "A County employee shall not be
• CM28 Page 25
  required to reimburse the County for any use of a County vehicle while being utilized for County business." Section 955, stated that, "sections 952 and 953 do not affect vehicles under
• CM29 Page 25
  the direct control of the Sheriff's Department, or other vehicles specifically exempted by the Board of Supervisors." 11, There were no records available to show that any County vehicles were exempt from the requirement to reimburse the County.
• CM30 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 61% scored juror compensation as "poor" to "fair."
• CM31 Page 25
  Not all County Ordinances are being complied with nor are they being enforced. 8
• CM32 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 69% felt ill prepared for their role as Grand Jury members. 19, Effectiveness of past grand juries has been hampered by lack of training, orientation, and continuity.
• CM33 Page 91
  Past grand juries have expressed their inability to properly perform jury business for lack of an office and the necessary office equipment. 62 The grand juries, not having a permanently assigned County meeting room, over the
• CM34 Page 92
  past years have held meetings at local banks, medical clinics, County library and numerous other sites throughout the County.
• CM35 Page 36
  The 1990-91 Grand Jury, in its final report, listed findings and recommendations regarding "Health and Safety" in the print shop.
• CM36 Page 36
  The 1990-91 Grand Jury recommended the print shop coordinate with the County Health Department to see if a ventilation system was needed to address the problem of poor ventilation.
• CM37 Page 36
  The County in its response to the Grand Jury Final Report stated, "With respect to ventilation, a large exhaust fan has been installed, and is performing to the satisfaction of print shop personnel."
• CM38 Page 36
  The response to the Grand Jury recommendations did not address whether the fan installed met the requirements of the County Health Department or standards of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
• CM39 Page 36
  The County Printer and the Department Head response, dated August 6, 1991, to the Grand Jury's recommendation stated, "As of this date a large exhaust fan with 1870 C.F.M. has been installed, is working, and should eliminate the airborne chemical smell and ventilation problem."
• CM40 Page 36
  A professional survey has not been conducted to ascertain whether a ventilation problem exists in the print shop and if the installed fan is of the proper type and size.
• CM41 Page 36
  The County Risk Manager, who is responsible for evaluating and minimizing risk, was not aware of a possible Health and Safety problem at the Print Shop. He was not aware that the 1990-91 Grand Jury had addressed this problem in its final report nor that the County had responded to the report.
• CM42 Page 36
  Existing law requires every employer to furnish employment and places of employment which are safe and healthful for the employees therein. 19
• CM43 Page 38
  ISU staff indicated that they felt the majority of the trouble calls received were attributed to lack of operator training in the proper use of their systems and the associated software.
• CM44 Page 38
  All ISU staff members are presently working an abnormal number of hours. Some members of the ISU staff have accumulated the maximum number of overtime and compensatory hours allowed.
• CM45 Page 41
  The Disaster Council shall meet on the call of the Chairman or, in his absence from the County or inability to call such a meeting, on call of the Vice Chairman.
• CM46 Page 91
  Of those responding to the survey, 58% scored the adequacy of the Grand Jury budget. as "poor" to "fair."
• CM47 Page 38
  That the Board of Supervisors cause a detailed study be conducted to determine if the ISU staff size is adequate to support the present data processing needs of the County. That the study further address the impact on the County's ability to meet its obligations to the citizens of the County should any, or all of the present ISU staff elect to terminate their association with the County. . . .
• CM48 Page 37
  This unit is the focal point for County data processing needs and supports a , variety of stand-alone data processing systems and the expansion of micro- computer applications throughout the County. There is an established Data Processing Committee, consisting of approximately
• CM49 Page 37
  ten members, that makes all decisions and recommendations to the Personnel/Budgeting Committee and the Board of Supervisors on County data processing equipment and support personnel needs.
• CM50 Page 37
  In response to a complaint, the Grand Jury found that some County departments question the size of the ISU staff and the unit's ability to properly support the County's data processing needs. 20
• CM51 Page 38
  Three departments visited felt that they had lost considerable production time because the ISU was not able to respond to their requests for support in a timely manner.
• CM52 Page 38
  Due to the large number of trouble calls received, and with only three support persons available, the ISU is not able to respond to all requests for support in a timely manner,
• CM53 Page 38
  There is insufficient documentation to determine what areas of data processing (training, hardware, or software) generate the largest percentage of trouble calis.
• CM54 Page 38
  The ISU has recently started using a Work Order system to more accurately record time spent when responding to trouble calls.
• CM55 Page 40
  The Board of Supervisors in May 1971, adopted the Disaster Council Ordinance (Chapter 4.20 of the Ordinance Code).
• CM56 Page 40
  The purpose of the Ordinance is to provide for the preparation and carrying out of developed plans for the protection of persons and property within the County in the event of an emergency.
• CM57 Page 40
  The Ordinance establishes the office of Director of Emergency Services (DOES), the Director to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The present Director was appointed after the 1986 flood.
• CM58 Page 40
  The Ordinance also established the office of Assistant Director of Emergency Services (ADOES) to be appointed by the DOES. . 5. Funds have never been allocated for the position of ADOES in the County budget, consequently, no one has been appointed to this position. 23 — proprieta de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la compansión de la comp
• CM59 Page 43
  The OES was moved before the required radio antennas and supporting tower were installed at the new site. - 6. The OES has been without base station radio communications since May 1991, for lack of the proper antennas and supporting tower.
• CM60 Page 41
  As the appointment of the ADOES is not in writing, confusion exists as to who fills this position and who assumes the responsibilities of this office.
• CM61 Page 41
  In the OES Program Description, it states, "The County Administrator is designated by County Ordinance as the Assistant OES Director and assumes the role of Director when the Program Manager is not available."
• CM62 Page 41
  The above statement is interpreted by some to mean that the County Administrator is first in succession to the position of DOES and not that he is the Assistant Director.
• CM63 Page 41
  The DOES under the Ordinance is also tasked to designate the order of succession to that office, to take effect in the event the director is unavailable to attend meetings and otherwise perform his duties in the event of an emergency. Said order of succession is to be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
• CM64 Page 41
  As the order of succession to the office of DOES is not in writing, there is confusion as to who is next in the order of succession to the office of DOES.
• CM65 Page 41
  The Disaster Council Ordinance further establishes who shall sit as chairman and members of the Council.
• CM66 Page 41
  The Council, as part of its duties and responsibilities, is to develop and recommend for adoption by the Board of Supervisors, emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements, and such Ordinances or resolutions as are necessary to implement such plans or agreements.
• CM67 Page 42
  found that the Office of Emergency Services (OES) had two hand-held radios 4 8784 - 12 C for use at the OES site and the mobile unit for use at the emergency site for responding to a proclaimed emergency.
• CM68 Page 42
  The OES was relocated to the present 14th Street location because of the planned courthouse remodeling.
• CM69 Page 42
  Prior to the relocation and while at the courthouse, the OES had the use of its base station radio equipment and the antennas located on the roof of the courthouse, and was, therefore, able to adequately meet its radio communication requirements. 25
• CM70 Page 43
  As early as November 1990, the DOES communicated to the appropriate HEATTER STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE OF THE STATE County officials that careful consideration be given to site preparation prior to relocating the OES. This communication specifically addressed the base station radio equipment and associated antenna tower.
• CM71 Page 44
  Any further enforcement of the Code and citations issued by the OES then rests with the Office of the District Attorney and the Courts. The 1989-90 Grand Jury reported in their final report that 20 facilities had not
• CM72 Page 43
  During the above time, the OES has had two hand-held radio units as replacements for its base station. Although these units were recommended because of tests conducted by a vendor, they lacked the necessary range for all-points communications to a base station. These units, because of their low power output, were never intended as a primary means of communications.
• CM73 Page 43
  In November 1991, the OES staff began work on obtaining the necessary tower and antennas to support the base station equipment. 9, In March 1992, the Board transferred and made available the funds to purchase the necessary tower and antennas.
• CM74 Page 44
  The 1989-90 Grand Jury further recommended that, in the interest of health, the Board of Supervisors establish priorities for compliance with the existing law and Ordinance. Some operators found to be in violation of the state law and County Ordinance
• CM75 Page 43
  Resolution of this matter was deferred until consideration could be given on options to meet the communication needs of all County departments. 11, The matter of the base station equipment was to be resolved by April 1992, when the installation of the tower and antennas was to be completed and the equipment tested satisfactorily.
• CM76 Page 44
  The OES, to date, has met its Code enforcement responsibilities.
• CM77 Page 44
  Further enforcement of the Code on operators who are still not in compliance now rests with the Office of the District Attorney and the Courts. 27 Section 2620(a) of the California Underground Storage Tank Regulations states, 13. "The regulations in this chapter are intended to protect waters of the State from discharges of hazardous substances from underground storage tanks." Section 25299 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 14. 6.7, addresses the actions specific officials and the courts may take against underground storage tank operators not in compliance with state and County Codes.
• CM78 Page 91
  the year, whereas the Grand Jury budget provides compensation for only one meeting . . per month throughout the year. ٠..; 14, County employees and officials receive $0.28 per mile round trip for use of private vehicles on County business with no limit on the number of trips.
• CM79 Page 45
  6.7, addresses the actions specific officials and the courts may take against underground storage tank operators not in compliance with state and County Codes.
• CM80 Page 91
  All Grand Jurors are paid $0.28 per mile one way while attending Grand Jury meetings.
• CM81 Page 44
  - Yuba County Ordinance Chapter 7.08 was enacted by the Board of Supervisors in response to the Sher Bill (AB 1362) and establishes the Emergency Services Department, meaning the Office of Emergency Services (OES), as the department responsible for administration and enforcing this chapter.
• CM82 Page 44
  The Ordinance establishes the procedures pertaining to the application for permits, the terms and fees for the operation, and ownership of underground storage tanks.
• CM83 Page 44
  The Ordinance further outlines the responsibilities for the operation, testing, and abandonment of underground storage tanks.
• CM84 Page 44
  Civil penalties to be assessed against operators that are found to be in violation of the Ordinance are also addressed in this chapter of the Code. 5, Though the Emergency Services Department is charged with the enforcement of this chapter of the Code, the enforcement powers of the department are limited to the issuing of citations to those operators found not to be in compliance with the Code.
• CM85 Page 46
  In order to meet the requirements of SB 198, one of the department's Personnel Analysts has been assigned as a full time Safety Officer.
• CM86 Page 44
  submitted applications for a permit to operate as required by the Code.
• CM87 Page 44
  The same Grand Jury recommended that the County take the necessary steps to bring all tank facilities into compliance with the state law and the County Ordinance, which was adopted in September 1986. All facilities were to have permits by June 1988.
• CM88 Page 44
  by the 1989-90 Grand Jury are still not in compliance.
• CM89 Page 46
  Senate Bill 198 (SB 198, B. Greene Bill) required that every employer establish, implement, and maintain an effective written injury prevention program including specified elements and to provide specified training of employees in general safe and healthy work practices. SB 198 was signed into law in October 1989, and required that the injury
• CM90 Page 46
  prevention program be fully implemented by July 1991.
• CM91 Page 46
  Prior to passage of SB 198, the County had in effect a health and safety program. SB 198 being the most comprehensive on-the-job safety legislation in many
• CM92 Page 46
  years, created many new requirements, revisions, and additions to the existing County Health and Safety Program.
• CM93 Page 46
  In December 1991, the Board of Supervisors adopted by resolution an amendment to Article Twenty-one of County Resolution 1989-140. This amendment relates to the "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" and the requirements of SB 198.
• CM94 Page 46
  The new program provides the guidelines and specifies the responsibilities of all County employees from the Board of Supervisors to the newest employee. The implementation of this program continues to be an ongoing process. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• CM95 Page 48
  Not all departments have developed reasonable job performance criteria on which to base the assessment of employee work performance.
• CM96 Page 47
  The appointing authority or department head shall complete the evaluation of performance on a form authorized by the Personnel Director. The evaluation form is to be submitted to the Personnel Director at least 20 days prior to the employee's anniversary date.
• CM97 Page 48
  Department heads are now submitting timely performance evaluation for employees until they reach the highest step in their salary range, commonly referred to as the "E" step.
• CM98 Page 48
  Performance evaluations are also considered in defining ability in cases of lay- off, demotion and displacement in lieu of lay-off, and disciplinary action.
• CM99 Page 47
  County Ordinance chapter 3.05, adopted by the Board of Supervisors, established a merit system for the County.
• CM100 Page 47
  The provisions of this chapter apply to all employees of the County.
• CM101 Page 46
  The Personnel Director is responsible for the administration of this chapter.
• CM102 Page 47
  Section 3.05.130 of this chapter provides the procedures for employee salary adjustment based on merit.
• CM103 Page 47
  Section 3.05.130.2(a) states that an employee shall be advanced to the next higher step of his/her salary range provided the employee receives an acceptable evaluation of job performance and his/her job development meets department standards. Secretary Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Company of the Co
• CM104 Page 47
  The appointing authority or department head shall develop reasonable job performance criteria on which to base the assessment of employee work performance and to determine work performance standards.
• CM105 Page 47
  Most County departments have developed job standards, copies of which are in the master file in the Personnel Office. 30
• CM106 Page 49
  County Ordinance Chapter 12.10 addresses the administration and enforcement of Conditional Use Permits (CUP's) for the use of land in the County.
• CM107 Page 49
  The Ordinance presently in use by the County states, "This Ordinance shall be administered by the Community Services Director." The title of Community Services Director was changed to Planning and Building Director on December 3, 1985.
• CM108 Page 49
  Ordinance Code Chapter 12.10 has never been revised to reflect this change in title. 4, Copies of some CUP's requested were not available. Copies of Planning Commission meeting minutes were made available in fleu of the requested permits.
• CM109 Page 50
  Sixty percent of those responding to the survey were not aware of the Building Board of Appeals and its function.
• CM110 Page 49
  Documentation made available to the Grand Jury in late 1991, verified that a permittee was still operating under a permit that had expired in July of 1990. 6, According to department personnel, this same permittee had consistently been In non-compliance under another CUP and had continued his operations.
• CM111 Page 58
  Administrative Division AREA INVESTIGATED: BOOKING FEES Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of the Control of t Findings:
• CM112 Page 49
  The same CUP permittee has been allowed to continue operations while consistently not in compliance with State environmental health statutes. 32
• CM113 Page 50
  Enforcement proceedings have been ongoing on this particular permittee for over a year, with resolution of this matter now expected in 1992.
• CM114 Page 50
  Section 12.10.270 of the Cade allows for the revocation of CUP's when, in the opinion of the Community Services Director (Planning and Building Director). the conditions of the CUP are not being complied with.
• CM115 Page 90
  The Brownsville-Camptonville-Challenge areas are proportionally under represented.
• CM116 Page 69
  Increased daily numbers of patients łII. Expanded quality of medical staff IV, Added a radiology facility ₿. Enhanced Clinic operations Established new Policies and Procedures including a new manual for
• CM117 Page 54
  The facility has greatly improved over the past few years. Since the annexation of the Marysville City Shelter in 1991, the work load has increased 24%.
• CM118 Page 54
  An addition of six more runs has been constructed.
• CM119 Page 54
  The older runs have paint chipping from the concrete walls. In addition, a gutter leading to a drain in the floor does not drain properly. The exposed concrete absorbs the animal waste and moisture, causing fungus and bacteria to spread and resulting in an unhealthy environment.
• CM120 Page 54
  Outside the facility there is no lighting on the sides or rear of the kennel.
• CM121 Page 55
  Recommendation; That a separate maximum security area be provided.
• CM122 Page 62
  Recovery/Collections The Yuba County Probation Department provides youth detention at Bi-County Juvenile Hall or Non-Secure Detention as required by law. The Department also provides the following community services:
• CM123 Page 68
  Law enforcement = 30 % C. Personal request = 68 %
• CM124 Page 66
  Indigent Burial The staff is required to be aware of all rules and regulations governing these programs to assure strict compliance with the law. They are to determine eligibility, provide assistance, monitor programs, and maintain a high standard of performance. AREA INVESTIGATED: GAIN The Greater Avenues of Independence (GAIN) Act was established in 1985 under AB 2580, Chapter 1025. GAIN is a state-wide employment program for AFDC applicants and recipients. This program is funded by federal, state, and county monies. Findings:
• CM125 Page 55
  purpose of both security and safety for the youths. The facility consists of a large dining area, clean showers, a small library, and each cell
• CM126 Page 55
  is painted with a theme or pleasant outdoor scene. Educational classes are held in a portable classroom on the grounds.
• CM127 Page 55
  Students are taught to their individual educational levels.
• CM128 Page 55
  There is concern for the need of a maximum security wing. A youth held in juvenile hall for adult crimes is not separated from youths detained for lesser offenses.
• CM129 Page 55
  11. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11.
• CM130 Page 67
  In 1986 when the program was first implemented, 350 adults were receiving services. As of 1992, the case loads have increased to over 525, yet there has been no increase in the staff size.
• CM131 Page 67
  The main concern of the department is how to best provide the same level of services amidst the present trend of budget cuts.
• CM132 Page 67
  At this time there is no 24 hour phone number for emergency calls. They must be routed through the sheriff's office or the police department.
• CM133 Page 68
  Child Assault Prevention
• CM134 Page 68
  Ident-A-Child (24 hour response)
• CM135 Page 68
  Provides basic food, shelter, clothing and financial aid Findings:
• CM136 Page 70
  The Clinic does not have an adequate working relationship with the private sector practitioners or local hospitals due largely to problems between the County and U.C.M.S.
• CM137 Page 90
  Approximately 72% of the representation on the Grand Jury were from the Marysville area, comprising 60% of the County's population.
• CM138 Page 70
  provider. Rideout Hospital is contracted with Yuba County to provide "emergency" health care to Yuba County residents and is reimbursed for indigent care. Rideout Hospital is to: Α. Provide emergency care, then refer to the County facility Direct non-emergent and non-paying patients to County facility ₿. Provide non-County medical services as needed 4.00 A CONTRACTOR OF 48
• CM139 Page 74
  Records of past state inspections strongly support the faith and confidence shown by the Levee Commission in their levee system.
• CM140 Page 71
  There is an ongoing problem between Rideout and the County in determining the qualification status of Indigent patients (legal actions are in process).
• CM141 Page 71
  Rideout and Yuba County are currently negotiating a means of providing health care to all Yuba County residents, in the best interest of all parties involved.
• CM142 Page 71
  Rideout Emergency operates under a clearly defined and thorough manual of policies and procedures.
• CM143 Page 90
  The Grand Jury make-up consisted of 97% caucasian and 3% minority membership. which is not equal to the County ethnic ratio.
• CM144 Page 90
  According to the survey, 33% of Grand Jurors were employed full time while on the jury, 16% were employed part time, 46% were retired and 5% did not respond to this question.
• CM145 Page 80
  The needless consumption of departmental time, equipment, and manpower required to clean up flagrant dumping and littering alongside county roads.
• CM146 Page 90
  As distance to the courthouse in Marysville increases, the demographic representation of the respective outlying communities declines. 61 12, Grand Jurors felt that limiting compensation to one-way travel discriminates against Grand Jurors and discourages citizens residing in the outlying areas of the County from serving on the Grand Jury. Grand Jury duty, on the average, requires at least two meetings per month throughout
• CM147 Page 75
  public loans, thereby avoiding the incurring of debt. All water and sewage maintenance and improvements are accomplished by a frugal and careful allocation of funds, obtained solely from monthly customer service charges. A recently completed sewage plant is now in operation and plans are underway to
• CM148 Page 75
  construct a water purification plant in the near future. Self-help projects are evident throughout the district. An above-ground fuel storage З. facility, complete with a reinforced concrete spill retainer, has been built in the maintenance yard and another is under construction in the sewage compound. Additionally, an obsolete sewage digester-tank at the sewage plant compound was saved from destruction and, after a thorough cleaning and extensive modification, was converted into a very sizeable storage facility. Six fire-fighting vehicles, which date from about 1965 on, are maintained in immaculate
• CM149 Page 80
  The planning possibilities of the Third Bridge/Highway 70 Bypass is being coordinated with the state.
• CM150 Page 75
  condition; district vehicles and servicing units are freshly painted and maintained in an outstanding manner.
• CM151 Page 75
  Morale appeared to be extremely high and, without exception, each person encountered by Grand Jury members was courteous, helpful, and appeared to be very content in his or her job. There was no approved facility for storage of hazardous materials. 6,
• CM152 Page 76
  that the levee system is a crucial part of the livelihood and willingly contribute their fair share to its upkeep.
• CM153 Page 76
  The Board members expressed their satisfaction and confidence with the operations and achievements of their district:
• CM154 Page 80
  The 900 section (Automotive Transportation) of the Yuba County Administrative Procedures Manual, dtd. January 1987, was reviewed with the Department Head and several areas of possible concern were uncovered and discussed.
• CM155 Page 90
  The average years of residence in the County for Grand Jurors was 33 years.
• CM156 Page 77
  Levee maintenance is satisfactory, but, as noted in previous Grand Jury visits, several problem areas remain unsolved: Α, Wildlife damage to the levees continues to be severe. ₿. Equipment and manpower are inadequate for the assigned task.
• CM157 Page 77
  Law enforcement agencies provide insufficient emphasis to assure the existing laws are enforced, thereby controlling trespassing, vandalism, and illegal dumping. 53
• CM158 Page 79
  however, is primarily maintained by a single landowner. Each district operates on an annual budget of approximately $7,000.00, of which
• CM159 Page 79
  roughly $4,000.00 is expended for levee liability insurance. In each of the two districts, the persons contacted expressed the opinion that З. Reclamation Districts 817 and 2103 should be joined with Reclamation District 784 and so form a single South Yuba County District.
• CM160 Page 85
  concerned. There is concern about the rapid growth of special education students in the
• CM161 Page 85
  school population. Year round special education classes will begin this summer at Cedar Lane. З.
• CM162 Page 90
  Younger citizens rarely have time to serve on the Grand Jury or cannot because of employment constraints.
• CM163 Page 90
  The composition of past grand juries averaged 58% men and 42% women.
• CM164 Page 90
  According to the survey, 39% of Grand Jurors impaneled were recommended by judges; 5% were recommended by past jurors; 3% independently volunteered; 25% were recommended by others (i.e., supervisors, city councilman, jury commissioner, etc.). There were 25% who had no idea how they were selected and 3% did not respond to this question.
• CM165 Page 97
  in providing appropriate draft responses. Enable the Board of Supervisors to evaluate the proposed responses more
• CM166 Page 97
  effectively. Help ensure continuity in the Grand Jury process from year to year and assist the 3, Grand Jury in tracking recommendations. In recent years County officials have provided good cooperation with the Grand Jury in its oversight functions, however certain of the County department heads' response to the 1990-91 Grand Jury Final Report were not fully responsive. The draft response prepared for approval and signature of the Board of Supervisors differed from the proposed responses of the County department heads and did not address all of the findings and recommendations. Furthermore, it was found that not all department heads had read the entire 1990-91 Grand Jury final report and the response submitted to the presiding judge. These department heads, by not reading the entire Grand Jury report and response, did not apprise themselves of matters on which they may have had a duty to act. A uniform response format for Grand Jury recommendations should minimize the need for editing the proposed responses of the appointed department heads. Additionally, the including of the department heads' actual proposed responses with the response provided by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Penal Code Section 933, would avoid any appearance of "sanitizing" and would better inform the Grand Jury and public of existing and potential problems within the County departments. The oversight functions of the Grand Jury are largely negated if the responsible elected officials rely too heavily upon appointed officials in evaluating their own performance. Accordingly, there should be adequate opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to consider responses to Grand Jury reports and there should be a realistic opportunity for public comment as well, prior to adoption of final responses. Finally, the response of public agencies to the Grand Jury's recommendations should be made available for public inspection and copying at the County libraries along with copies of the Grand Jury reports. It is the view of the 1991-92 Yuba County Grand Jury that, in order for Grand Jury oversight to be fully effective in accomplishing its purposes, the public must have ready access to both the Grand Jury's report and the public agencies' responses under Section 933 of the Penal Code. The 1991-92 Grand Jury has examined provisions extracted from an ordinance of the County of Humboldt and finds that the substance of many of its provisions should be considered for adoption by the Board of Supervisors of Yuba County and other public agencies, as set forth in the following recommendation. (A copy of the Humboldt County resolution is on file in the Yuba County Grand Jury Library.) 65 一をからしているというのできないのでは、またなななななななななななないできないできないできないできないできないできないできな
• CM167 Page 99
  That the Board of Supervisors adopt, by ordinance or resolution, a standardized procedure for responding to Grand Jury reports as required by Penal Code Section 933 which includes the following components: If a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or Α. personnel matters of a County department headed by an elected official, both the department head and Board of Supervisors shall respond, but the response of the Board of Supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has decision-making authority. The response of the elected department head shall address all aspects of the finding or

Comments 51

• CO1 Page 19
  Services to Marysville residents have been expanded and costs reduced through exchange agreements with neighboring communities.
• CO2 Page 19
  Disaster plans have been prepared and reviewed by appropriate government agencies.
• CO3 Page 18
  The Mayor and a councilman are members of the Redevelopment Committee and serve to monitor ongoing activities and to keep the full Council apprised of current redevelopment status.
• CO4 Page 17
  The basic plan has been carefully prepared and thoroughly reviewed.
• CO5 Page 17
  All pertinent documents, reference materials, surveys and input from local residents have been considered. 2
• CO6 Page 18
  Many improvements of city streets and facilities have been initiated during the past year and many are now complete. 电子 医水杨醇 电电路 : 4, The Council is now in the process of obtaining finances and private sector participation.
• CO7 Page 20
  A reduction in annual operating costs Ç. Elimination of duplication and possible confusion D. Enhanced response of proper personnel for specific emergencies
• CO8 Page 20
  That the City consolidate all communications equipment into a central dispatch for all city dispatching requirements which will result in: Α. Replacement and upgrading of equipment, as required
• CO9 Page 20
  The Department owns, operates, and maintains its own communications equipment in the dispatch center. Since the equipment is getting old and outdated, the department has included cellular telephones as a back-up system.
• CO10 Page 20
  The Department has recently implemented a new Hazardous Materials Response Program via a state grant of $47,000.00.
• CO11 Page 24
  The Board of Supervisors establishes County policy through the adoption of resolutions and the enactment of County Ordinances at board meetings.
• CO12 Page 24
  A resolution is a formal decision establishing policy of the Board of Supervisors, the legislative body of the County.
• CO13 Page 24
  There is no follow-up procedure to insure that County officials implement and that County employees adhere to these policy statements.
• CO14 Page 56
  Additional personnel in the Criminal Division are required to help meet the current and projected work load.
• CO15 Page 56
  The inadequate space in the District Attorney's office still remains a limiting factor to the hiring of additional personnel.
• CO16 Page 56
  The final plans for the Courthouse building renovation be reviewed by the District Attorney and Board of Supervisors to assure that the needed space be provided. AREA INVESTIGATED: COMPUTERS Finding: The new computer system is still not completely operational. System start-up began in August of 1991 and is not yet fully operational. 400 so that is so to
• CO17 Page 59
  security of confidentiality and takes space that is already limited. When a case file is needed, it is time consuming and difficult to find.
• CO18 Page 62
  Community Service Work
• CO19 Page 58
  Bookings have dropped drastically since the imposing of booking fees in January of 1991.
• CO20 Page 58
  Secretary/Staff Aide
• CO21 Page 59
  allow interdepartmental usage. The storage of case files at various locations in the Court House is a problem for
• CO22 Page 63
  required booking fees. The renovation of the jail provide adequate space for detention of misdemeanants...
• CO23 Page 63
  NON-SWORN OFFICERS PROGRAM AREA INVESTIGATED: Finding: The Yuba County Sheriff's Department has applied for a state grant to fund this program. A program call "SECAP" would qualify reservists as regular officers. The candidate would receive minimum wages and work approximately 80 hours a month with restricted responsibilities.
• CO24 Page 62
  County Drug Impact Program
• CO25 Page 62
  Adult/Juvenile Offender Work Program
• CO26 Page 62
  Juvenile Community Service Work Program
• CO27 Page 66
  That GAIN participants desire to work, and will do so, when given the opportunity of basic education and job training.
• CO28 Page 66
  A thorough fire inspection of the entire facility was made just prior to occupancy. All inspected areas passed fire codes. 44. ş
• CO29 Page 66
  Child Protective Services (CPS)
• CO30 Page 66
  Adult Services . 7. Job Development and Training Department (JTPA)
• CO31 Page 74
  Shovels and other hand tools were hung on the wall, adjacent to thousands of burlap bags, awaiting emergency usage.
• CO32 Page 74
  The locations of additional sand and bag sites throughout the levee area were charted. as were other pertinent facilities.
• CO33 Page 78
  recommendations for equipment and manpower can serve no useful purpose.
• CO34 Page 78
  The problem areas cited are a repeat of prior years. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AREA INVESTIGATED: Finding: The maintenance facility was found to be clean and orderly, chemicals were stored safely, and equipment appeared to be in good operating condition, due in part to self- help efforts. the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of the first of t
• CO35 Page 80
  The South Yuba Drainage Plan is scheduled to be in full operation within five years.
• CO36 Page 80
  The Ponderosa Landfill in Brownsville is nearing capacity and is scheduled for closure in the near future.
• CO37 Page 130
  8ROWNS VALLEY ▩ SMARTSVILLE COUNTY OF YUBA ∰ MARYSVILLE SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS BEALE AIR FORCE BASE LINDA 1991-92 ®
• CO38 Page 114
  Did you have any prior experience working in community groups, committees, boards, etc? Please list Forty-flue gave a UES answer and listed organizations, one gave a Nes answer no-comment. Fifteen gave a NO answer, one respondent gave no answer. See files in the Grand Jury Library. The following answers were given.... 4H CLUB AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY . AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AMERICAN LEGION, "HONOR SOCIETY" AMERICAN LEGION, STATE VICE COMMANDER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOC. CALIFORNIA TREASURER & TAX COLLECTORS ASSOC. CAMP FIRE GIRLS CARAVAN CLUB 9 CASA DE ESPERANZA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CEMETERY BOARD CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL CHURCH ELDER CITY OF MARYSVILLE PERSONNEL BOARD COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TOXIC WASTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE CUB SCOUTS ELKS CLUB EXALTED RULER ELKS LODGE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMERGENCY AND CASUALTY COMMITTEE, BEALE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, PRESIDENT EMPLOYMENT BOARDS EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEES EMPLOYMENT GROUPS EMPLOYMENT TRAINING EXCHANGE CLUB FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INSPECTION TEAM U.S. AIR FORCE JURY DUTY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LAND USE ELEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMIN. COUNCIL LIONS CLUB, PRESIDENT LITTLE LEAGUE MARY AARON MUSEUM BOARD MARYSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEN FOR MISSIONS, NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MERCY HOSPITAL MJUSD BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE MT VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD NCO CLUB, ADVISORY BOARD PINK LADIES * POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC., PRESIDENT PTA BOARD PTA, PRESIDENT RED CROSS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SCHOOL PTA COMMITTEES SIERRA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH YUBA ROTARY 10 ST JOSEPH'S PARISH COUNCIL SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TRI-COUNTY HOME HEALTH BOARD U.S. NAVAL RESERVE WHEATLAND CITY COUNCIL WHEATLAND H.S. BOARD WHEATLAND WATER DIST. DIRECTOR YOUTH GROUPS YUBA COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD YUBA-SUTTER FAIR, BOARD YUBA-SUTTER PEACE OFFICERS ASSOC.
• CO39 Page 111
  The quality of your final report. FAIR (18,6%) GOOD (47.5%) POOR (1.7%) EXCLNT (32.8%) 10% 11% 43% 36%
• CO40 Page 111
  Cooperation from the County Counsel. FAIR (18.7%) GOOD (42.9%) POOR (18.7%) EXCLNT (35.7%) 5% 19% 35% 41%
• CO41 Page 111
  Cooperation from the District Attorney. EBIR (19.3%) CN1.8E) d00D $ POOR (5.3%) EXCLUT (49.4%) 9% 9% 32% 50%
• CO42 Page 111
  Cooperation from the Superior Court Judge. COOD (38.1%) FRIR (8.9%) FOOR (8.9%) EXCLUT (SQ.GN) 6
• CO43 Page 109
  Would you serve as a Grand Juror again? Yes 31 No 27 Please explain 36 offered comments, 3 did not respond to the question. See original questionnaines filled in the Grand Jury Library. 4
• CO44 Page 110
  A recent Attorney General's Opinion (88-703) provides for transmittal of war information from a past jury to a present jury, in this regard, would you serve as a resource person for the current Grand Jury? Yes 36 No 19, 6 gave no response.
• CO45 Page 110
  While serving on the grand jury were you also employed? Yes 30 No 30 (a) Full time 20 (b) Part time 10 (c) Retired 27 (d) Other 3 not employed
• CO46 Page 110
  Did your grand jury have any problems with observing the confidentiality rules? Yes 3 No 58 Explain The 3 that said "Yes" offered comments, see original forms in the Grand Jury Library
• CO47 Page 110
  Did citizen complaints play a significant role in establishing your jury's agenda of investigations? Yes 16 No 14 Moderate 31 B. Please rate the following as: 1=excellent, 2=good, 3=fair, 4=poor : :: EXLNT GOOD FAIR POOR Your Grand Jury's ability to 42% 38% 15% 5% work together effectively. FAIR (14.9%) GOOD (42.6%) POOR (5,6%) EXCLINT (37.6%) 2% 18% 48% 32%
• CO48 Page 113
  Adequacy of Grand Jury Meeting Room. POOR (30.4%) FAIR (21.4%) EXCLNI (25.8%) GOOD (23.2%) 23% 36% 36% 5%
• CO49 Page 113
  Your preparation for your role as a grand juror. CXS.ES) ROOT FAIR (35.7%) EXCLINT (5.4%) CXT. ZE) G000 28% 12% 45% 15%
• CO50 Page 113
  Your feeling at end of term, about the value of your personal contribution to FAIR (28.3%) the grand jury process. POOR (11.7%) EXCLNT (15.6%) GOOD (45.8%) 8
• CO51 Page 114
  Your feeling at end of term, about the 17% 45% 23% 15% value of the contribution of your grand FAIR (23.3%) jury to Yuba County citizens. POOR (15.0%) EXCLNT (16.7%) GOOD (45.0%) PAST GRAND JURORS WERE ASKED TO PROVIDE ANSWERS OR COMMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS: ALL RESPONSES ARE QUOTED AS SUBMITTED, (Names and year were deleted to maintain confidentiality) C. Please provide brief answers to the following:

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Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.