Orange County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
• Agency Response
City of Fountain Valley*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F3
Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
"Municipalities in Orange County cities are well-versed in EEO issues and maintain exemplary compliance strategies." The City of Fountain Valley is in agreement with the report's finding that the City is "...well-versed in EEO issues and maintain exemplary compliance strategies..." The City maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date policy on addressing potential harassment and provides regular training to employees and supervisors. In addition, employees are required annually to review and acknowledge receipt and understanding of the City's policy against harassment.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
"All OC cities and County government shall include funding for training of management and supervision as required by law and ensure training for all employees every two to three years. (F2,3,4,5) The City of Fountain Valley does provide sufficient funding and training for all employees. The City maintains a training budget for all employees in the amount of $15,500 which is allotted for various employee training programs. The City is also a member of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's Orange County Consortium providing a minimum of 2 harassment training programs annually to which City employees are encouraged to attend. In addition, the City is a member of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority which also provides numerous harassment training programs annually to which City employees are encouraged to attend.
F4
"Complaint ratios between OC cities and the County of Orange are similar; but differences in how previous complaints were handled in the County led to major problems." The City of Fountain Valley is in compliance with complaint handling. The City's Administrative Regulation No. 1019 entitled "Harassment in Presiding Judge Thomas J. Borris EEOC Policies and Procedures Employment" includes a comprehensive policy on harassment including a detailed complaint procedure and complainant's recourse procedure. Any potential issues are addressed quickly and effectively.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
"The County and several cities do not offer, or provide limited training in harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, particularly for line staff. At this time, although line staff training is not required, all staff benefit from EEO training." The City of Fountain Valley does not agree with this statement. The City offers numerous courses in harassment prevention annually both for employees and supervisors. New supervisors receiving training within the first few months of employment while all and supervisors are required to attend training every 2 years. Employees are also required to attend training every 2 years.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
"There are several Risk Management Joint Powers Insurance Pools (of which most cities are members) to ensure adequate coverage and sharing of liability with other member entities." The City of Fountain Valley is in agreement with this statement. The City is a member of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority and ensures adequate coverage for potential liability.
No recommendations for this finding
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