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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
• Agency Response
Grand Jury Follow-up Responses*
Published: June 12, 2018
10 pages
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Agency Responses 4
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City of Orange 08/27/18
August 27, 2018
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6 pages
• 2 responses
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Starting immediately, all three involved in the discussions. Most of the discussions have occurred bilaterally parties (the City of Irvine, OCFA, and be implemented in the future. The County has a vested Financial Flames on the Horizon the County of Orange) should be between OCFA and the City of Irvine. interest in keeping Orange County residents safe in included in all discussions addressing emergency situations and stands willing to be a part of Irvine's SFF (Structural Fire Fund) any solution...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
approaches and solutions. Response The City of Orange agrees with this finding. <b>Finding</b> F.2: The lack of a regional plan designating specific development goals for Permanent Supportive Housing contributes to an insufficient number of available units to house the chronically homeless. Response The City of Orange agrees with this finding. P.O. BOX 449 ORANGE, CA 92866-1591 300 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE CIVIC CENTER A PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
August 23, 2018 Page 2 <b>Finding</b> F.4: Cities' reluctance to provide sites for Permanent Supportive Housing development has contributed to overc...
R9
Such a decision-making body The recommendation requires further analysis. The County of Orange is proactively seeking to position itself | Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) from the State of California. The Housing Orange County's Chronically should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for State homeless and housing initiative resources. The HEAP funding will create an additional 230 emergency shelter beds, along with Homeless for both Permanent Supportive Emerg...
Response: Requires Analysis
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supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) Response This recommendation requires further analysis and coordination with other entities to implement. The City of Orange is working closely with the other 12 North Service Planning Area cities to address housing issues for homeless people. In addition, AB 448, if approved, will establish a trust and decision making body to allocate resources for housing and supportive services for people who are unsheltered. Thank you for your service and efforts on behal...
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City of Orange_ Follow –Up 10/30/18
October 30, 2018
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4 pages
• 1 response
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1 response to findings and recommendations
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Such a decision-making body The recommendation requires further analysis. The County of Orange is proactively seeking to position itself | Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) from the State of California. The Housing Orange County's Chronically should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for State homeless and housing initiative resources. The HEAP funding will create an additional 230 emergency shelter beds, along with Homeless for both Permanent Supportive Emerg...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) Response This recommendation requires further analysis and coordination with other entities to implement. The City of Orange is working closely with the other 12 North Service Planning Area cities to address housing issues for homeless people. In addition, AB 448, will establish a trust and decision making body to allocate resources for housing and supportive services for people who are uns...
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Orange County Sheriff- Coroner 08/07/18
August 09, 2018
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23 pages
• 4 responses
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Starting immediately, all three involved in the discussions. Most of the discussions have occurred bilaterally parties (the City of Irvine, OCFA, and be implemented in the future. The County has a vested Financial Flames on the Horizon the County of Orange) should be between OCFA and the City of Irvine. interest in keeping Orange County residents safe in included in all discussions addressing emergency situations and stands willing to be a part of Irvine's SFF (Structural Fire Fund) any solution...
Response: Will Not Implement
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The only access road to the Emergency Operations Center is narrow, with a number of dangerous winding turns, imperiling safe vehicle passage. Response: Partially agrees with the finding. While the main access road to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is narrow with winding turns, there have been no safety issues that have resulted during the numerous times the EOC has been utilized for drills or activated for emergency response.
F.2
The only alternative exit is an unpaved jeep trail that is narrower and more dangerous than the main access road and is unsuitable for vehicle passage. Respo...
R2
Each Service Planning Area The recommendation requires further analysis. The Planning Areas, as part of the Housing Funding Strategy and Mental Health Housing Orange County's Chronically should identify sites for Permanent County has taken the first step in working toward the Services Act (MHSA) Spending Plan, to apply for funding for the development of housing allocation goal suggested by the Association of Homeless Supportive Housing proportional to affordable and supportive housing. Currently...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The only alternative exit is an unpaved jeep trail that is narrower and more dangerous than the main access road and is unsuitable for vehicle passage. Response: Partially agrees with the finding. The alternative EOC exit is unsuitable for certain vehicles. The Sheriff's Department has several vehicles that would be able to utilize the alternate exit if necessary.
F.3
The failure to properly maintain the area around the Emergency Operations Center and eradicate the overgrowth of weeds impairs visibility and presents a major fire hazard. <b>Response:</b> Disagrees with finding. The Sheriff's ...
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By January 1, 2019, the County of The recommendation requires further analysis. The Can the Emergency Operations Center Survive a Catastrophic Event? Orange and the Sheriff's Department Board has a vested interest in ensuring the safety of all Data Center and has decided that, although this is a viable option, it is not an emergency personnel who work at the EOC or are valued imminent option. In the meantime, the County is continuing internal discussions should initiate a study regarding the mem...
Response: Will Not Implement
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department has been unable to fulfill the County's responsibility to maintain the Emergency Operations Center's access road, including weed abatement and road repairs.
<b>Response:</b> Disagrees with finding. The weed abatement vendor performs their work twice per year. For example, in 2017 services were performed in April and December.
F.5
Office equipment, bookcases, and file cabinets are not properly secured and present a risk of injury and facility damage in a major earthquake. Response: Disagrees with finding. Office equipment, bookcases and file cabinets ar...
R5
By December 15, 2018, the The recommendation requires further analysis. The This recommendation will not be implemented. Orange County's Public Agency Orange County Sheriff's Department Board supports any solution that prioritizes the safety of Helicopters and the Orange County Fire Authority the public and efficiency of work performance by public should evaluate potential costs and agencies. Therefore, the Board will defer to OCSD and operational benefits of co-locating OCFA on whether or not t...
Response: Will Not Implement
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Office equipment, bookcases, and file cabinets are not properly secured and present a risk of injury and facility damage in a major earthquake. Response: Disagrees with finding. Office equipment, bookcases and file cabinets are properly secured. <b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b>
R.1
By September 1, 2018, the County should consider assigning responsibility for maintaining the land around the Emergency Operations Center, as well as the road to the facility, to the Orange County Public Works Department, which has staff with expertise in this field. (F1, F3, F4) Response: This recommendation will not be i...
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Orange County Sheriff- Coroner 08/20/18
August 20, 2018
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6 pages
• 5 responses
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Score: -5
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Starting immediately, all three involved in the discussions. Most of the discussions have occurred bilaterally parties (the City of Irvine, OCFA, and be implemented in the future. The County has a vested Financial Flames on the Horizon the County of Orange) should be between OCFA and the City of Irvine. interest in keeping Orange County residents safe in included in all discussions addressing emergency situations and stands willing to be a part of Irvine's SFF (Structural Fire Fund) any solution...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Operating fifteen public agency helicopters in a busy and compressed airspace necessitates close cooperation and communication. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.2
While responding to search and rescue events, Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority helicopters have flown too close to each other without adequate communication or coordination, which behavior could result in flight safety issues. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.3
Some air crew members and management personnel of the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County law enforcement air support...
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Each Service Planning Area The recommendation requires further analysis. The Planning Areas, as part of the Housing Funding Strategy and Mental Health Housing Orange County's Chronically should identify sites for Permanent County has taken the first step in working toward the Services Act (MHSA) Spending Plan, to apply for funding for the development of housing allocation goal suggested by the Association of Homeless Supportive Housing proportional to affordable and supportive housing. Currently...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
While responding to search and rescue events, Orange County Sheriff's Department and Orange County Fire Authority helicopters have flown too close to each other without adequate communication or coordination, which behavior could result in flight safety issues. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.3
Some air crew members and management personnel of the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County law enforcement air support units have expressed serious concerns regarding each other's flight safety and aerial rescue operations. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.4
The Orange County Sher...
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By January 1, 2019, the County of The recommendation requires further analysis. The Can the Emergency Operations Center Survive a Catastrophic Event? Orange and the Sheriff's Department Board has a vested interest in ensuring the safety of all Data Center and has decided that, although this is a viable option, it is not an emergency personnel who work at the EOC or are valued imminent option. In the meantime, the County is continuing internal discussions should initiate a study regarding the mem...
Response: Will Not Implement
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department has sufficient staffing, equipment, and training to implement the Board of Supervisors' resolution that the Sheriff should be the lead agency for remote/off-road search and rescues. Response: Agrees with the finding
F.5
Orange County public agencies have substantially more helicopters per square mile than any county in southern California, which provides opportunity for further cost benefit analysis. Response: Partially disagrees with the finding.
This finding does not take into account the populations density of Orange County. While the County is smal...
R5
By December 15, 2018, the The recommendation requires further analysis. The This recommendation will not be implemented. Orange County's Public Agency Orange County Sheriff's Department Board supports any solution that prioritizes the safety of Helicopters and the Orange County Fire Authority the public and efficiency of work performance by public should evaluate potential costs and agencies. Therefore, the Board will defer to OCSD and operational benefits of co-locating OCFA on whether or not t...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Orange County public agencies have substantially more helicopters per square mile than any county in southern California, which provides opportunity for further cost benefit analysis. Response: Partially disagrees with the finding.
This finding does not take into account the populations density of Orange County. While the County is small geographically, it is one of the nation's most populous.
F.6
Sheriff's helicopters and pilots with fire department paramedics onboard are used in many other California counties, including San Bernardino, San Diego, and Santa Barbara and have proven to be an...
R6
All parties should commit to The recommendation requires further analysis. The involved in the discussions. Most of the discussions have occurred bilaterally County has a vested interest in keeping Orange County Financial Flames on the Horizon revisiting the JPA agreement with the between OCFA and the City of Irvine. goal of resolving outstanding issues residents safe in emergency situations and stands willing prior to the 2030 expiration of the to be a part of any solution that would preserve t...
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Sheriff's helicopters and pilots with fire department paramedics onboard are used in many other California counties, including San Bernardino, San Diego, and Santa Barbara and have proven to be an effective combination. Response: Agrees with the finding.
F.7.
Orange County's public aviation units lack inter-agency coordination, inhibiting efficient and cost-effective resource utilization. <b>Response:</b> Disagrees with the finding. The Orange County Sheriff's Department communicates and collaborates with all public agencies that operate aviation units.
F.8.
Orange County Sheriff's Departm...
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