Placer County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Placer County Grand Jury Response to the 2017-2018 Final Report January 22, 2019 State of*

Published: January 22, 2019 150 pages Consolidated Report

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As of this writing, the county has no stated plans to determine a formula for in-lieu fee, or abolish it.

The building of affordable housing units on the Dewitt Government Center stems from a commitment the county made when Auburn's Bell Garden Apartments were torn down, resulting in the displacing of the residents.

accessibility. Fire safety is a serious concern for the safety of arrestees, employees, and visitors to

the facility due to the lack of fire sprinklers throughout the facility. The Nevada County Jail service contract is automatically renewed annually, with no

apparent attempts to re-negotiate the cost. The current arrest rate questions the need for a new facility that includes a 96-hour

holding facility. A jail facility is an integral component of the public safety mission of the Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). PCSO arrests are not the only consideration; other state and local law enforcement agencies also need to book their arrestees. Having a holding facility in the North Lake Tahoe community enhances the patrol component by having more available law enforcement responding to calls for service.

Smokers are being careless with discarded butts due to a lack of receptacles in the smoking area. Gibson Courthouse at Santucci Justice Center: The facility is designed for safe passage of the inmates between the jail and the

One school had snacks and water stored in each classroom in case there was an extended lockdown or shelter-in-place for the school if there was a nearby natural disaster. In addition, it also had an inexpensive backpack in each classroom to carry these items outside, along with other safety items such as a flashlight, radio, etc., if needed.

Substitute teachers get inconsistent information about responding to various emergencies. a. They are at a disadvantage moving between districts because of lack of standardization of emergency plans. b. They must have their own cellphones to be notified in case of emergency while they are on the school campus. Due to the age of some schools, upgrading facilities to improve safety, such as doors that

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lock from the inside and reinforced glass, are large budget items which have to be prioritized with other needs at each school.

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While not state-mandated, PCOE initiated quarterly safety meetings, inviting all districts to attend. There is not a single, standardized emergency communication system used across the

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three reviewed school districts.

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Open campuses cannot account for students who leave the campus for lunch.

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The reviewed schools do work with their local first responders (fire, police, EMTs) and include them in emergency planning and training. However, there was no consistent training found for such potential disasters as train derailments, wildfires, and HAZMAT release.

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Consider a dedicated unit to meet affordable housing requirements;
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Provide a map of available properties within the county to assist in the development of affordable housing;
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Simplify the process for developers to incorporate affordable housing;
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Enforce the 10% affordable housing requirement when applicable; Develop a consistent in-lieu fee that enables affordable housing; and
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Focus future housing forums on local developments and include affordable alternatives.
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Response to -2018 Final Report
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Install cigarette butt receptacle container near outdoor picnic tables. Response to -2018 Final Report
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District superintendents are commended for having structured meetings with their principals monthly, as well as visiting their campuses periodically.
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Each classroom should have water, snacks, and sanitation supplies available in a convenient location for an extended lock-down or shelter-in-place.
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Schools purchase cell phones connected to its respective internal communication systems for substitute teachers, volunteer staff, etc., to enhance their campus communication access during emergencies.
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School districts research the Federal Emergency Management Agency website for applicable grant monies. (Source: https://www.fema.gov/grants) School districts consider sending educational staff to the Center for Domestic Preparedness
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training site for additional skills necessary to respond to emergency/disaster events. Federal money is available to pay for training/transportation. (Source: (https://cdp.dhs.gov/) Response to -2018 Final Report
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Response to -2018 Final Report Placer County Jails and Holding Facilities A Consolidated Report

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