Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Response to:
Measure B Re-Examined
Required Response Form Grand Jury Report Title: Mendocino County Jail Report Dated: July 14, 2022 Response Form*
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
In addition to ADA violations, uneven and dangerous sidewalks on the jail campus expose the County to potential liabilities. The respondent partially agrees with the finding. At the time of the Grand Jury's investigation, the sidewalks were in an uneven condition that exposed the County to liability. The sidewalks have since been repaired.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Unfilled positions of maintenance employees within FFD directly contribute to the deferred maintenance on the jail campus. The respondent partially agrees with the finding. A lack of fiscal resources also contributes to deferred maintenance issues.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
A fully staffed maintenance crew would allow a dedicated worker to focus on the jail. The respondent partially agrees with the finding. In the last fiscal year 2021- 2022, FFD spent 5,003 hours working in the jail. This converts to 2.4 full-time equivalent employees. This position in GSA is on a rotational basis in order to ensure adequate cross training and backup as to ensure reliable coverage even in the event of turnover within FFD.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The vacant, dilapidated prefabricated structure on the jail campus continues to deteriorate and is unsafe. Delaying the removal will increase the cost over time. The respondent agrees with the finding. Access has been restricted to this area and the structure will be removed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The following Recommendations will NOT be implemented because they are not warranted and/or are not deemed reasonable; attached, as required, is an explanation therefore: I have completed the above responses, and have attached, as required the following number of pages to this response form: Number of Pages attached: 2 I understand that responses to Grand Jury Reports are public records. They will be posted on the Grand Jury website: www.mendocinocounty.org/government/grand-jury. The clerk of the responding agency is required to maintain a copy of the response. I understand that I must submit this signed response form and any attachments as follows: First Step: E-mail in pdf file format to: The Grand Jury Foreperson at: grandjury@mendocinocounty.org . The Presiding Judge: grandjury@mendocino.courts.ca.gov Second Step: Mail all originals to: MENDOCINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT TITLED: MENDOCINO COUNTY JAIL
F5
Due to staff shortages, COs are currently scheduled to work a 60-hour week. This practice questions safety and efficiency which contribute to officer burnout. The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Establishing recruitment and retention incentives would aid in hiring and retaining COs. The respondent agrees with the finding. Response to Recommendations:
No recommendations for this finding
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