Yuba County 2002/2003 Grand Jury

Published: July 16, 2003 23 pages Consolidated Report

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Findings 11 findings

Buildings and available land in Marysville lack square footage for sizeable retail stores.

There is not enough economic incentive to maintain and improve buildings.

Marysville’s historic vision is inconsistent. The construction of arches and cobblestone streets is consistent with the history of the area, but many storefronts have altered façades that do not meet these standards. Interviews with City officials showed a lack of a declared vision.

Not enough parking is available for shoppers in the downtown area of Marysville.

Marysville is confined within a levee system. Marysville is not planning for the future outside current boundaries. Marysville is the County seat, and government will grow and use space that could be retail.

Marketing and promotion of Marysville is not aggressive. There is very little activity in Marysville after 6:00 p.m. Many businesses are hobbies and are not aggressive in their promotion and competition.

One intermediate and one high school have, in addition, employed the use of video cameras. According to the site administrators, this use of cameras has greatly reduced campus fights and vandalism.

Video cameras and two-way radios have been installed in buses to assist the drivers in maintaining security during transportation.

All districts have developed “Emergency Action Plans” that identify quick reference telephone numbers for the police, sheriff and fire/paramedic assistance teams, local hospital, Yuba County Office of Emergency Services, P.G. & E., American Red Cross and radio emergency broadcast system phone numbers are also listed. Additional inclusions are instructions for bomb threats, earthquakes, explosions, chemical accidents, fire and flood.

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An effective measure used at many school sites is simply to keep the classrooms locked from the outside, so as to discourage easy entrance.

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All schools have very active programs that involve local police and sheriff departments.

Recommendations 6

R1

Emphasis should be on tourist-type business (small shops), with historical theme. Only retail stores should be located on ground floors of downtown buildings. Large retail store buildings should not be sacrificed for government uses.
R2

Legislation may be necessary to give an incentive to bring buildings up to code. Examples include: tax incentives and a longer period of time to bring buildings up to code when buildings are sold. Punitive recourse should be sought, if no effort is made to preserve buildings.
R3

A historic theme needs to be developed and adhered to throughout the downtown area. City administrators should have meetings with all segments of city employees to develop programs and ensure that all City staff will work from the shared vision.
R4

Short-term solution of the downtown parking “shortage” is using vacant lots. Storeowners should be encouraged to use off-street parking. Businesses that have parking lots should be encouraged to allow their use after-hours. Multi-level parking grants should be pursued in the long-term.
R5

Marysville should address the future by aggressively pursuing a plan to annex; Marysville should promote the building of taller buildings. If the City does not address and plan for the future of growth in the area, it may not be reasonable to keep the City as the County seat.
R6

Marysville’s Business Improvement District should market itself as competition to malls. Marysville businesses should be encouraged to stay open until 9:00 p.m. at least twice a week. Businesses should take an active part in festivals, as currently, many stay closed. Revitalization of Marysville will never be successful with government action alone! 2

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GJR2002-2003 Responses

September 05, 2003 • 15 pages • 4 responses • Score: +1 (+1, 1, 0) View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

Buildings and available land in Marysville lack square footage for sizeable retail stores.

Response: Unknown Score: 0

The jail laundry is located in the courthouse basement in a room that measures approximately 19 feet by 23 feet. The room contains two commercial washers, two commercial dryers and a small folding area. This portion of the jail was constructed in 1962 and has concrete walls and ceiling. The one entrance to the laundry is through a steel jail security door that remains locked for security purposes. Immediately outside the laundry is an elevator which allows movement into and out of the jail. There are two secured exits in addition to the elevator immediately outside the laundry room door. The l...

Emphasis should be on tourist-type business (small shops), with historical theme. Only retail stores should be located on ground floors of downtown buildings. Large retail store buildings should not be sacrificed for government uses.

Response: Will Implement

Scheduled: FY 2002/2003 Score: +1

The Yuba County Jail, including the laundry was inspected by the Fire Marshal, California Department of 2003 FIRE/LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT <b>ADJULT/JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES</b> Facility: FACILITY TYPE: (check one) [/] Adult max/med security [] Adult minimum security [] Juvenile max/med security [] Juvenile minimum security 40-58-44-0002-000-010-L [] Holding Cell(s) only YUBA CO JAIL 215 5TH ST MARYSVILLE CA 95901 An inspection of this facility was conducted per the mandate of Section 13146.1, California Health and Safety Code, and applicable requirements of Titles 19 and 24, Califo...

There is not enough economic incentive to maintain and improve buildings.

Response: Disagree Partially Score: 0

The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding and concurs with the response provided by the Yuba County Environmental Health Department. Recommendation #1: The existence of the Appeals Board needs to be known to every potential customer. The Appeals Board should be given more power to address public appeals. Response: The Board of Supervisors feels this recommendation is already in place. Any prospective septic system owner whose application is denied by the Environmental Health Department is provided with a copy of the county ordinance addressing the Appeals Board and the app...

Short-term solution of the downtown parking “shortage” is using vacant lots. Storeowners should be encouraged to use off-street parking. Businesses that have parking lots should be encouraged to allow their use after-hours. Multi-level parking grants should be pursued in the long-term.

Response: Unknown

Score: 0

The City is currently preparing a Downtown Parking Study, which will consider the short-term and long-term solutions to downtown parking. The study will evaluate whether there is a parking shortage or perceived parking shortage and provide a plan for the ultimate development of parking over the eventual in-fill of development in the downtown. The study will include recommendations on methods to address parking conflicts between business employees, residents and shoppers. The study will include a detailed Implementation Plan with specific actions, time lines and funding measures to assure parki...

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