Public Safety Radio Coverage Request for Response Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933 and 933.05, the Santa

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• R1
  “…review and revise the Santa Barbara County Grading Code, Chapter 14, to include language that ensures more consistent enforcement.” This task is scheduled for completion before the end of FY 2016-17.
• R1a
  That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff develop a prioritized list for repair projects at the Main Jail within the next six months.
• R1b
  That the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors direct the Santa Barbara County General Services Department to provide cost estimates for these repair projects.
• R2
  That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department hire more personnel to fill these vacancies.
• R2a
  That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff develop a prioritized list for replacement projects at the Main Jail within the next six months.
• R2b
  That the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors direct the Santa Barbara County General Services Department to provide cost estimates for these replacement projects.
• R3
  That the City of Santa Maria complete the installation of the cameras.
• R3a
  That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff develop a prioritized list for repurposing projects at the Main Jail within the next six months.
• R3b
  That the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors direct the Santa Barbara County General Services Department to provide cost estimates for these repurposing projects. 2016-17 SANTA BARBARA MAIN JAIL
• R4
  “…revise the Santa Barbara County Grading Code, Chapter 14, to specify how many times in a given timeframe a property owner can move less than 50 cubic yards of earth without a permit.” This task is scheduled for completion before the end of FY 2016-17.
• R5
  “…revise the Santa Barbara County Grading Code, Chapter 14, (Sections 14-6, 14.8 and 14-9.2) to further define 50 cubic yards of earth, as it applies to compaction.” This task is also scheduled for completion before the end of FY 2016-17. “Lake Cachuma – Protecting a Valuable Resource” This is a very unusual situation since the operation and maintenance of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation-owned dam and distribution system is performed by a joint powers agency, Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board (COMB), that comprises a number of water purveyors. As a result, responses were received from six separate local agencies. There are significant disparities in the responses, reflecting the provincial interests of the respondents. Response from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 4 2 4 10 Response from the City of Santa Barbara: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 3 4 7 14 2016-17 COUNTY AGENCIES IMPLEMENT 79 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS Response from the Carpinteria Water District: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 5 3 5 13 Response from the Montecito Water District: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 2 1 4 8 15 Response from the Santa Ynez Water District (ID1): Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 1 2 9 12 Response from the Goleta Water District: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 3 5 5 13 There is general agreement with the Jury’s findings, but little accord among the six agencies on what to do about them. The supporting data are on-line at www.sbcgj.org. Based upon a meeting convened by the State Office of Emergency Services on December 15, 2016, it appears State money may now be available for water related improvements, but will require significant regionalization. This may result in greater cooperation between the water agencies than is indicated in the various responses. “Detention Facilities Report” The recommendations in this report required responses from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department and the County Board of Supervisors. Response from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 0 0 1 1 6 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury COUNTY AGENCIES IMPLEMENT 79 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Sheriff-Coroner’s Office was included as part of the Detention Facility Report. A contract was awarded earlier this year to correct the worst of the ventilation problems at the Coroner’s facility that were noted by the Jury. The Board of Supervisors is satisfied that this action will solve the problems. As a result, replacement of the entire facility will not be implemented at this time. Response from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 1 0 0 1 2 The Jury recommended that video surveillance equipment be installed at the Lompoc Court Holding Facility. The Sheriff’s Department informed the Jury that all County Court Holding Facilities are owned by the State, and that installation of the recommended equipment would require State approval. The Sheriff’s Department recently requested that video surveillance equipment be installed at the Santa Maria Court Holding Facility after a Custody Deputy was assaulted there. The State refused the request. Additionally, maintenance of the Santa Maria Substation drug drop box has been implemented. “Los Prietos Boys Camp – Effective but Underutilized” Response from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 1 2 3 6 Recommendations included evaluating the feasibility of including female juvenile offenders in this successful program. The Board of Supervisors agreed to study the issue further. A recommendation to expand a successful south County youth mentorship program to north County is pending. A recommendation that the Probation Department establish a uniform recidivism rate calculation methodology so that success rates of various programs can be compared resulted in a statistician being hired to perform this task. 2016-17 COUNTY AGENCIES IMPLEMENT 79 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS “City of Santa Barbara – Commissions, Committees and Boards” Response from Santa Barbara City Council: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 1 0 0 2 3 The City Council of Santa Barbara agreed to “…review the statuses of Advisory Group every two years….” “Santa Barbara County Jail – Intake screening Process” Response from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 3 1 2 0 6 Of the Jury’s six recommendations, three have been implemented. They deal with increased use of Registered Nurses during the intake process and improved record keeping. One recommendation, dealing with the need for an electronic medical records system, will be included as a requirement in a new contract being awarded shortly. Two recommendations dealing with improved record keeping are under study. “Lompoc Unified School District – Problems on the Board” The recommendations in this report required responses from the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD), as well as the Santa Barbara County Board of Education and the Santa Barbara County School Superintendent who filed a joint response. In addition, because of possible violation of the law, this report was referred to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney for further investigation, resulting in the LUSD being reimbursed for the amount in question. The District Attorney chose not to pursue the matter further. Response from the Lompoc Unified School District: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 6 2 0 1 9 The LUSD acknowledges it has problems and is being forthright in addressing them, resulting in improved financial management and accountability and better enforcement of existing LUSD procedures and practices. The two recommendations dealing with mandatory ethics training and improvement of the work environment are being implemented. 8 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury COUNTY AGENCIES IMPLEMENT 79 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS Joint Response from Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools and Santa Barbara County Board or Education: Already Will Be Requires Will NOT Be Total Number of Implemented Implemented Further Implemented Responses Analysis 0 0 0 1 1 This response agreed with the recommendation for an independent audit, but indicated it does “…not have jurisdiction over the governance or operations of the Lompoc Unified School District.” As a result, no action will be taken by the County Board of Education. The LUSD has accepted the Jury’s recommendation and is having an independent audit conducted.
• R6
  That the Mayor and City Council of Santa Maria include parents and at-risk youth representing the diversity of the community in the first tier of the Santa Maria Mayor’s Task Force from the beginning of the planning and decision-making process. 68 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury YOUTH SAFETY IN SANTA MARIA
• R7a
  That all Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board meetings be telecast live on community channels.
• R7b
  That Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board meetings be digitally recorded and posted on their website for greater transparency.
• R8
  That Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board develop and implement a plan to maintain and reinforce the Tecolote Tunnel.
• R9
  That each Santa Barbara County south coast water purveyor establish and fund a restricted capital replacement account. 86 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury MANAGING REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES
• R16
  The reports also contained 144 recommendations. In 79 instances, the responding agencies have either implemented the desired change already, plan to do so in the future, or require additional study or analysis before deciding what to do. 2016-17 COUNTY AGENCIES IMPLEMENT 79 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS This Page Intentionally Left Blank 10 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury LAGUNA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• R15-20
  minutes before being transported to the Main Jail. The cells and hallways have cameras. 2016-17 DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT New Cuyama In New Cuyama, there is a single jail cell which was clean and adequate for the minimal holds they have. For access to water in the cell, a pump must be turned on for the sink and toilet to function. Even then, there is not enough pressure to the faucet to produce more than a dribble. Since this area is so remote, radio reception is almost nonexistent. It frequently takes an hour for backup to arrive when needed. Two deputies are assigned to the facility. Sheriff’s Deputies interviewed confirmed to the Jury that department radios have many reception dead spots in their patrol area. This is a concern New Cuyama Substation to the Jury because of deputy and public safety. Solvang This holding facility has one cell which is used until an arrestee can be transported to the Main Jail. A second interview room is available which can be used as a cell if necessary. There is no camera within the cell; however, the interior is visible from the office. The cell appeared well maintained. The deputies act as the city police and patrol the surrounding areas. It was reported to the Jury that frequently the deputies’ radios do not work in certain portions of the valley, which hampers service and safety. In 2014, the Chumash tribe initially funded five deputies, their salaries and benefits, and supplied one patrol car, at a cost of $849,000 annually. The deputies patrol the reservation but are available to respond to calls from the Santa Ynez Valley. In 2016, a new contract with the Chumash provided an additional two deputies, one patrol deputy and one community resource deputy, and provided two more patrol cars. This agreement will cost the tribe an additional $357,000 annually. This partnership augments the Solvang Substation’s capabilities and saves the County much needed money. Lompoc Valley This is the newest substation in the County. There are two interview/holding rooms that are secure, clean and in good condition. Both rooms have cameras. The Sheriff maintains an office in this facility. There are no staff shortages. There are two deputies assigned per shift. Lompoc Valley Substation 22 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT Court Holding Facilities Lompoc This facility, built in 1999, is located adjacent to the Lompoc Courthouse. There are five cells with solid steel doors for male/female separation and co-defendants on the same cases. The cells were clean and used for a minimal hold time for court use only. There are three deputies, two full-time and one part-time. Santa Barbara This facility, which was built in 1988, has eight holding cells, four isolation cells and four single person cages used for arrestees awaiting for their court appearances and transportation back to the Main Jail. The area was clean, but the space is inadequate for the over 85 arrestees and staff present at the time of inspection. It was noted that there were cameras in all areas. There are five custody deputies assigned to this facility. Santa Maria In this facility, which was built in 1989, there are 12 holding cells, four temporary cells and three private conversation booths. Fifty to sixty arrestees can be held here while waiting for their court appearances and transportation back to the Main Jail. The facility is authorized for 20 deputies, but is currently understaffed by two. The facility was well maintained and in good condition. Santa Barbara County Probation Department: La Posada Juvenile Hall Monday through Friday, juveniles are brought to this facility from the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center for court appearances in Santa Barbara. They are then transported back to the Susan Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center. Although the building needs updating, it was found to be clean and well maintained. 2016-17 DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center This facility opened in 2005, expanding the county’s capacity for juvenile offenders. It is a maximum- security facility for both males and females, ranging from 12 to 18 years of age. Juvenile Court places the wards of the court here for varying lengths of time. There are six housing units rated for 120 boys and girls. This facility is a well-run and well- maintained. It was sufficiently staffed for the population of 64 at the time of the Jury’s visit. The Santa Barbara County Education Office ensures continuing education is provided for the wards Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice through the Camino Segundo School, which is held Center on-site. Los Prietos Boys Camp The Los Prietos Boys Camp is a residential correctional /treatment facility for 13 to 18-year-old male wards of the Juvenile Court. Los Robles High School, run by the Santa Barbara County Education Office, ensures the wards of the court receive continuing education. There were 52 wards there at the time of the Jury’s visit. The facility is located on 17 acres in the Los Padres National Forest. It is clean, well maintained, and adequately staffed. Los Prietos Boys Camp Municipal Jails/Holding Facilities City of Lompoc Police Department There are seven cells with solid steel doors at this facility, which opened in 1959. The cells were clean. There is a maximum arrestee hold time of 96 hours. Three full-time staff are on shift for the daytime and one full-time at night. The capacity is 19 arrestees. When a female is arrested, a female dispatcher must be pulled from her duties to search the arrestee. The building is older, but clean, well maintained, and has a video system in place. Lompoc Police Department 24 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT City of Santa Barbara Police Department The facility was built in 1958. There are two holding cells which appeared clean and well maintained at the time of inspection. The cells are only used during the booking process before the arrestee is transported to the Main Jail. Santa Barbara Police Department City of Santa Maria Police Department This facility can house up to 28 inmates. Last year’s Jury noted that there were no operational surveillance cameras inside the facility. It was observed by this year’s Jury that there is still no permanent camera surveillance. The holding area has four interview rooms and one restroom. There is a four-hour maximum hold before the arrestee is transported to the County substation or Main Jail. Everything was clean and well maintained. Santa Maria has a state-of-the-art 700 MHz radio system, which has the capacity to include multiple county agencies and the ability to communicate with all emergency agencies in Santa Maria Police Department the State of California. City of Guadalupe Police Department At this facility they only book and transport arrestees. There is one interview room with a bench where arrestees are secured while being processed. There are security cameras throughout the department. During the visit the Jury learned that its radios also have many reception dead spots in the patrol area. This is a concern to the Jury because of officer and public safety. The Guadalupe Police Department currently purchases its radio bandwidth from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. Guadalupe City Hall and Police Department 2016-17 DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT Coroner’s Bureau This facility was built in 1984 and has had evidence stored there since 1976. A new ventilation system and remodel of the autopsy suite is scheduled to begin construction in April 2017. The facility is clean and fully staffed. Coroner’s Office Santa Barbara Sobering Center The City of Santa Barbara funds a Sobering Center through its police department. The Santa Barbara Police are the only ones authorized to bring people to the Center, although inebriated clients may walk in to “sleep it off.” Thresholds to Recovery, a nonprofit organization, has run the Center for 23 years. There is one staff member per shift, with a total of seven staff working eight hour shifts, all earning minimum wage. All staff are trained in CPR, and many are drug and alcohol counselors. There is capacity for five to six to sleep on pads on the floor of a small room. The usual stay time at the Sobering Center is approximately four to six hours. By staying at the Sobering Center clients avoid arrest and the City of Santa Barbara avoids booking expenses. CONCLUSION The 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury learned that some of the problems in the law enforcement community are radio communications and personnel vacancies. In addition, many agency buildings were built 20 to 50 years ago and it was found they are still safe for staff and arrestees. Ground was broken on the new Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s North County Jail in Santa Maria in October 2016. The current Main Jail located in Santa Barbara will continue to be used; however, the infrastructure needs major renovation. 26 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding 1 Radio reception in some areas patrolled by the deputies working out of Santa Barbara County Substations is poor with many dead spots. Recommendation 1 That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office upgrade its radio system ensuring coverage in all areas, which will help protect deputies and citizens. Finding 2 There is a Custody Deputy shortage in the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. Recommendation 2 That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department hire more personnel to fill these vacancies. Finding 3 Internal surveillance cameras at the Santa Maria Police Department have not been installed. Recommendation 3 That the City of Santa Maria complete the installation of the cameras. Finding 4 Not all Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Custody Deputies have been trained in the use of various restraint systems being used by different agencies throughout the County. Recommendation 4 That all Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Custody Deputies receive training in various restraint systems used by different agencies throughout the County. 2016-17 DETENTION FACILITIES REPORT REQUEST FOR RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933 and 933.05, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury requests each entity or individual named below to respond to the enumerated findings and recommendations within the specified statutory time limit: Responses to Findings shall be either:  Agree  Disagree wholly  Disagree partially with an explanation Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following:  Has been implemented, with brief summary of implementation actions taken  Will be implemented, with an implementation schedule  Requires further analysis, with analysis completion date of no more than six months after the issuance of the report  Will not be implemented, with an explanation of why Santa Barbara County Sheriff – 60 days Findings 1, 2, and 4 Recommendations 1, 2, and 4 Santa Maria City Council – 90 days Finding 3 Recommendation 3 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors – Informational Copy – No Response Required 28 2016-17 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury BODY CAMERAS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS