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Tehama County Grand Jury • 2016-2017

2016-17 Tehama County Grand Jury Final Report

Published: June 06, 2017 92 pages

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Findings 9 findings

Reference the open items in Smith and Newell report of Tehama County Fiscal Audit, year ending June 30, 2106.

Reference open item, of Tehama County Assessment Practices Survey report by the California State Board of Equalization

There is no public notification previous to areas being sprayed or treated. Furthermore, the public, in treatment areas may be unaware they may either opt out or request spraying.

The uncontrolled loose leaf binder which documents all business requirements may be out of date and has no requirements to be updated on a regular basis. Data is available to the public on demand. 35

A ―Homeless compliance team‖ has been formed and they have been credited with the most recent homeless camp cleanups. This team is comprised of members of the following organizations: Tehama County Sheriff Department, Fish and Wildlife, District Attorney‘s office, Probation Department, Public Works, Green Waste, and RBPD.

The interviewed City Council member and the City representative both believe that Red Bluff needs a permanent homeless shelter and are willing to work with other city, county, and private organizations to help create solutions to the homeless problem.

Jail administration is investigating the use of web based tools such as Skype to minimize costs and provide a safer environment for court appearances of some inmates.

The purchase and implementation of body cameras has been determined to be a useful tool reducing the number of assaults and disruption.

Building maintenance items were identified during the tour as needing repair. 1. Corian countertop in pod B was broken. 2. From the Sally port hallway into the admittance area, the CMU (block wall) was seen to have a vertical fracture. 3. Electrical panel cover above the sliding door in the main hallway was missing, exposing wiring. 61

Recommendations 4

R1

Reference recommendations in Smith and Newell report of Tehama County Fiscal Audit, year ending June 30, 2016.
R2

Reference recommendation on of Tehama County Assessment Practices Survey report by the California State Board of Equalization 12
R3

, management should create a control system to replace current loose leaf binder information. Said control system should mandate a yearly review and update as needed with multiple copies stored in more than one location.
R4

The Grand Jury encourages the City Council continue to grant financial support to groups that provide homeless services. 44

Commendations 7

CM1

Tehama County Parks *
CM2

Tehama County Jail Inquiry
CM3

Tehama County Juvenile Hall
CM4

ISHI Conservation Camp
CM5

Tehama County Veterans Service Office*
CM6

Tehama County Library
CM7

Red Bluff Union High School District* The Board of Supervisors is required to respond to the Grand Jury report on certain items designated by the Grand Jury. Once all responses are compiled, the Board of Supervisors approves at a Board meeting. The Board approves responses not the report itself. The Judge has the final say that the report is complete. Board of Supervisors Board Meeting for 2015-16 responses can be found online at: http://tehamacountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=4249 Reference Item 39 Pursuant to Penal Code 933.05, each area responded in a timely manner. 64 TEHAMA COUNTY PARKS 65 TEHAMA COUNTY PARKS

No Responses Found 3

Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.

Tehama County Assessor Elected County Office

Tehama County Board of Supervisors Elected County Office

Tehama County Sheriff Elected County Office