Score: +22 (24/4/2)

El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

Public Buildings and Property Superior Court – Building 220

Published: November 21, 2002 4 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 20 findings

The roofline corbel brackets and tiles are loose, missing, and/or in poor repair.

Related Recommendations (1)

Roofline corbel brackets and tiles should be replaced or repaired.

Valuable parking space has been lost, due to the danger of falling corbel brackets and tiles.

No recommendations for this finding

The parking lot is inadequate.

Related Recommendations (1)

Adequate parking should be provided

Mold and mildew are growing on the shaded exterior side of the building walls and windows.

Related Recommendations (1)

Mold and mildew should be removed from the exterior building walls and windows.

The door and window frames on the exterior shaded side of the building are rusting.

Related Recommendations (1)

Rusted exterior door and window frames should be properly repaired and maintained.

The fire escape metal structure is rusting and the landings are dirty.

Related Recommendations (1)

Rusted fire escape metal structures should be properly repaired and maintained.

The exterior plaster area around basement windows is deteriorating.

Related Recommendations (1)

The exterior plaster area around windows should be properly repaired.

Some exterior wall tiles are damaged.

Related Recommendations (1)

Damaged exterior tiles should be replaced.

The awning over the rear door entry is damaged.

Related Recommendations (1)

The rear door awning should be repaired.

F10

The handicap sign on the front wall near the sidewalk is bent outward and is a potential liability.

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The bent handicap sign on the front wall near the sidewalk should be replaced.

F11

The security checkpoint is inadequate room for heavy traffic situations.

No recommendations for this finding

F12

The space in the three lobbies is inadequate for current use.

No recommendations for this finding

F13

The office areas are extremely cramped and lack storage space.

No recommendations for this finding

F14

No fire protection sprinkler systems or smoke detectors exist throughout the building.

No recommendations for this finding

F15

Some fire extinguisher locations are not clearly marked.

Related Recommendations (1)

R10

Fire extinguisher locations should be clearly marked. R 11. Fire drills should be periodically conducted.

F16

No fire drills are held.

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R11

Fire drills should be periodically conducted. R12. The lighting fixtures diffusers should be properly installed and/or replaced as necessary. R13. Air circulation should be reviewed to ensure a healthy working environment. R14. When juvenile cares are on calendar, restrooms should be monitored. Responses Required for Findings F1 through F20 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors El Dorado County Department of General Services Chief Executive Officer for Superior Court Responses Required for Recommendations R1 through R14 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors El Dorado County Department of General Services Chief Executive Officer for Superior Court 153

F17

The light diffusers on some lighting fixtures are sagging and ill fitted. In addition, one diffuser is missing in the CASA children’s room. 151

Related Recommendations (1)

R12

The lighting fixtures diffusers should be properly installed and/or replaced as necessary.

F18

Air circulation is inconsistent and makeshift throughout the building.

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R13

Air circulation should be reviewed to ensure a healthy working environment.

F19

Several employees are concerned about the perceived unhealthy working environment in the building.

Related Recommendations (1)

R13

Air circulation should be reviewed to ensure a healthy working environment.

F20

Employees are concerned that the restroom configuration results in vandalism by the public and inconvenient for them.

Related Recommendations (1)

R14

When juvenile cares are on calendar, restrooms should be monitored. Responses Required for Findings

Agency Responses 2

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

Superior Court Response(PDF, 109KB)

July 25, 2003 • 9 pages • 20 responses • Score: +15 (+16, 2, -1) View Details ▾

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20 responses to findings and recommendations

The prisoners’ entrance door is rusting.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F1. The roofline corbel brackets and tiles are loose, missing, and/or in poor repair. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

The prisoners’ entrance door should be repaired and painted.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

R1. In light of the countywide office space need, the Board of Supervisors should reconsider their options and move forward expeditiously. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. By moving the Court's Family Law function along with Court Administration to the Riley Court facility, the County does address its need for additional office space. A number of offices will be vacated in Building C when Court Administration moves to the Family Law Center. Superior Court - Building 321 3221 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park Findings:

The prisoners’ entrance wooden door frame is deteriorating.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F2. Written procedures are not being followed for discarding closed-case exhibits. About 75% of exhibits in the storage area are beyond the retention period. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding.

The prisoners’ entrance door frame should be repaired.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R2. The prisoners' entrance doorframe should be repaired. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of Court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.

The downspouts at rear of the building are not connected to the drainage field pipes. 148

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

F3. There is no person designated to manage the exhibit process. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. The Court Operations Supervisor is designated to manage the exhibit process. However, specific staff are currently not assigned to work on a regular basis in discarding closed-case exhibits due to staffing shortages.

The downspouts at rear of the building should be reconnected to the drainage field pipes.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R3. Mold and mildew should be removed from the exterior building walls and windows. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.

The rain gutters are full of leaves and pine needles.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

F4. No sprinkler system or fire extinguishers could be found in or near the Exhibit Room. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. There is a fire hose outside the basement file room that is designated for use in the file room and exhibit room and meets fire code requirements. Recommendations:

The rain gutters should be cleaned.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R4. Rusted exterior door and window frames should be properly repaired and maintained. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.

The HVAC vents/registers are dirty.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F5. The door and window frames on the exterior shaded side of the building are rusting. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

The HVAC vents/registers should be periodically cleaned.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R5. Rusted fire escape metal structures should be properly repaired and maintained. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury. Page 6 o

The courtroom ceiling tiles are water stained.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F6. The fire escape metal structure is rusting and the landings are dirty. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

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 source of the water staining the ceiling tiles of the courtroom should be investigated and repairs should be made. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.

The courtroom and office area walls have cracks.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F7. The exterior plaster area around basement windows is deteriorating. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired.

Response: Will Implement

Score: +1

R7. The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.

The drinking fountain fascia plate is improperly attached.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

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The District Attorney misled a Court Commissioner with a false statement of fact in violation of Business & Professions Code, Section 6068 (d).

Response: Agree Score: +1

F9. The awning over the rear door entry is damaged. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

F10

The District Attorney misrepresented facts regarding his communication with the Commissioner to the State Bar of California and to this Grand Jury.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F10. The handicap sign on the front wall near the sidewalk is bent outward and is a potential liability. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

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: Agree Score: +1

F11. The security checkpoint is inadequate room for heavy traffic situations. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

F12

Sworn testimony by the District Attorney and other witnesses conflicts in important and significant details.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F12. The space in the three lobbies is inadequate for current use. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

F13

Portions of the District Attorney’s testimony and documentation were found to be lacking in truth and veracity.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F13. The office areas are extremely cramped and lack storage space. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.

Superior Court, Cameron Park(PDF, 139KB)

December 12, 2002 • 4 pages • 15 responses • Score: +7 (+8, 2, -1) View Details ▾

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15 responses to findings and recommendations

The prisoners’ entrance door is rusting.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F1: The respondent agrees with the finding. The County agrees that the identified condition exists However, the existence of the condition does not render the building deficient or unsuitable as a court facility. As the grand jury’s Background section points out, the “overall condition of the building is acceptable.” The County provides 194 necessary and suitable facilities for the courts, taking into account the reasonable needs of the court and the county’s fiscal condition. The County also maintains the facilities at an appropriate and adequate level to support the designed level of service...

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. General Services has scheduled the repair and painting of the door to be completed in September, 2003. However, it should be noted that the grand jury found that the overall condition of the building is “acceptable” in its current state. The existence of the identified condition does not present a significant threat to life, safety or health, nor does it present an unacceptable seismically hazardous condition, nor does it alone, or when combined with the other conditions identified in the grand jury’s fi...

The prisoners’ entrance wooden door frame is deteriorating.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F2. The prisoners’ entrance wooden door frame is deteriorating. Response to

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 General Services has scheduled the repair and painting of the door to be completed in September, 2003. Please see the response to

The downspouts at rear of the building are not connected to the drainage field pipes. 148

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F3. The downspouts at rear of the building are not connected to the drainage field pipes. Response to

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. Rain gutters and downspouts are inspected, cleaned and repaired every fall in accord with an annual maintenance schedule. The County expects that the condition will be inspected and appropriate work completed by the end of October, 2003. Please see the response to

The rain gutters are full of leaves and pine needles.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F4. The rain gutters are full of leaves and pine needles. Response to

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. Rain gutters and downspouts are inspected, cleaned and repaired every fall in accord with an annual maintenance schedule. The County expects that the condition will be inspected and appropriate work completed by the end of Octobe

The HVAC vents/registers are dirty.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F5: The respondent agrees with the finding. Please see response to

The HVAC vents/registers should be periodically cleaned.

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

R5: The recommendation has been implemented Court facilities are periodically cleaned according to a maintenance schedule. The vents should be cleaned in Septembe

The courtroom ceiling tiles are water stained.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F6: The respondent agrees with the finding. Please see response to

The source of the water staining the ceiling tiles of the courtroom should be investigated and repairs should be made.

Response: Implemented

Score: 0

R6: The recommendation has been implemented. The roof was repaired in January 2003. The County does not believe that there is any active leak at this time. Please see the response to

The courtroom and office area walls have cracks.

Response: Agree Score: +1

F7: The respondent agrees with the finding. Please see response to

The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired.

Response: Will Not Implement

Score: -1

R7: The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. General Services will consider adding this recommendation to its Capital Improvement Project. It is not clear when any repair will be completed. As explained in the response to

The drinking fountain fascia plate is improperly attached.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

F8 El Dorado County Department of General Services Chief Executive Officer for Superior Court Responses Required for Recommendations

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