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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
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Facilities in need of general repairs and maintenance: AGREE Facility maintenance is an ongoing process. Selected areas for maintenance are given emphasis each year. This past year general cleanup of the common areas as well as replacement of plumbing fixtures received most attention. Now that construction activities have been completed in the new facilities, emphasis will shift to to general maintenance of the living areas within the Juvenile Hall. As room space becomes available we intend to paint each of the living units one unit at a time. General facility cleanup and maintenance of mechanical and safety related equipment continues to remain a high priority.
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Medication Accounting Procedures AGREE Procedures are under review currently. As modifications are developed they will be implemented.
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Medication Accountability Accurate but Cumbersome: AGREE Distribution of medications to residents is a critical function of the Juvenile Hall staff. While guidelines and procedures are in place to insure safe distribution of medications, these procedures require a high degree vigilance. Medical procedures are currently being handled by Dr. Cassady in the absence of a facility nurse. His close supervision and input will provide valuable insight and guidance in the development of less cumbersome procedures for documentation of medications as well as other medical procedures.
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Exterior Area Clean Up AGREE Since the conclusion of construction activities, clean up of the grounds and gardens has been initiated. A part time instructor has been retained by the school to provide training and supervision to the youth who are completing the work. A plan for installation of automatic sprinklers and a landscaping is now being formulated and will be implemented through out the balance of the summer and early fall. The County of Yuba OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CORONER “DEDICATED TO OUR COMMUNITY” VIRGINIA R. BLACK " Sher#0Zoroner | ( L. ee ‘ COURT August 29, 2002 TO: ames Curry, Presiding Judge, Yuba County Superior Court Alfonso Amaro, Chairman, Yuba County Board of Supervisors FROM: Sheriff Virginia R. Black ON RE: Response to 2002/2002 Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations
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Yuba County Water Agency Response to
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Service District to make up 10,000 acre feet available to the district. The Yuba County Water Agency should revisit and consider all possible water storage options. The Agency will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted at this time. The Agency has spent considerable time and effort in gaining a good understanding of the available water options in the County and has set plans in place to address its priority water supply issues. Our current direction is to: 1) address the impacts of State Water Resources Control Board Decision 1644 through legal challenge and/or settlement, 2) to improve groundwater resources by expanding surface water delivery to the Wheatland area which will improve groundwater storage, 3) to position the Agency to maximize the amount of water right for licensing in 2010, and 4) develop a formal conjunctive use water program to effectively and safely develop and use the north and south Yuba groundwater sub-basins. There are two distinct geographic Yuba County water banks: Upper Yuba River Basin and Lower Yuba River Basin. Within this identification, there are seven separately identified watersheds of record. The Agency agrees that there are two main groundwater aquifers in Yuba County that are separated by the Yuba River. Yuba County should prepare and provide a comprehensive water management plan that would integrate with the Yuba County General Plan. YCWA needs to identify the available volume of surface water supply as well as groundwater supply. Further, this plan should incorporate the sources and groundwater banks as defined in Department of Water Resources (DWR) - Bulletin 118. Response to
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The Agency’s portion of this recommendation is to identify the available volume of surface water supply as well as groundwater supply. This recommendation has been implemented. The Agency is currently taking action to better quantify the amount of available surface and groundwater supply. Currently the Agency is pursuing two main efforts to improve the knowledge of the available supplies. The available volume of surface water supply is well known but the amount of supply available to Yuba County is uncertain because of the Agency’s legal challenge to the State Water Resources Control Board Decision 1644. The Agency is seeking to resolve its issues with Decision 1644 through its ongoing legal challenge and through settlement discussions with the stakeholders. The amount of groundwater supply is being addressed through a $1.5 million grant to the Agency provided through the Proposition 13, Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000. This grant funds work to better determine the amount of groundwater available and how it can be used in conjunction with the surface water supplies available through the Yuba River Development Project. It will take several years to complete this task. The purpose of the Yuba County Water Agency is not well known or understood by the residents of Yuba County. The Agency does not have an adequate public awareness plan in effect. Because of this, the average citizen does not understand the dynamics of water supply, storage and use. This resource has significant value and influence over the local economy as well as local and state politics. Yuba County Water Agency Response to
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Finding 5: The Agency agrees that many of Yuba County’s residents may not understand the Agency’s purpose, however the Agency disagrees that it does not take adequate steps to inform the public. The Agency has taken significant steps to inform the public about its purpose and activities through its board meetings, workshops, public presentations, newspaper water column, special hearings and day to day staff contact with the public. Agency staff works closely with the Appeal Democrat and KUBA to facilitate reporting of Agency activities. There are two Agency Board meetings and one Agency workshop that are scheduled each month and announced in the Appeal Democrat. Board meeting agendas are posted on our web site and posted at the county court house and at the Agency’s office. These meetings cover all Agency Board actions and a summary of current Agency activities. In addition to the regularly scheduled board workshops and meetings in 2001, there were 3 public meetings/scoping meetings, 25 presentations, 2 Water Columns in Appeal Democrat and 51 Appeal Democrat articles about Agency issues. Many of these meetings are advertised in the Appeal Democrat. In addition to these actions, the Agency continues to look for cost effective ways to provide more information to the public. The County and YCWA need to implement a highly visible, high intensity Public Service Announcement (PSA), education, public involvement campaign - through the use of available grant funding - in order to promote and protect the interests of the county, YCWA, and citizens’ rights and benefits. The Agency has implemented effective public education and involvement campaigns and will continue to do so as needed in the future. For example, the Agency provided substantial opportunity for the public to become educated and provide input on its Supplemental Flood Control Study. Also, the Agency has received grant funds for public education and involvement with its Proposition 13 Yuba Feather Supplemental Flood Control project and has received grant approval for funds for ground water management planning. Additional efforts will be developed as needed. The Yuba County Water Agency is operated with a high level of effectiveness and efficiency. Its legislative charter gives the Agency much latitude and independence to achieve its mission. Yuba County Water The Agency agrees with this finding and is very proud of its Agency Response to accomplishments that provide significant water supply, flood
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The Agency agrees that many of Yuba County’s residents may not understand the Agency’s purpose, however the Agency disagrees that it does not take adequate steps to inform the public. The Agency has taken significant steps to inform the public about its purpose and activities through its board meetings, workshops, public presentations, newspaper water column, special hearings and day to day staff contact with the public. Agency staff works closely with the Appeal Democrat and KUBA to facilitate reporting of Agency activities. There are two Agency Board meetings and one Agency workshop that are scheduled each month and announced in the Appeal Democrat. Board meeting agendas are posted on our web site and posted at the county court house and at the Agency’s office. These meetings cover all Agency Board actions and a summary of current Agency activities. In addition to the regularly scheduled board workshops and meetings in 2001, there were 3 public meetings/scoping meetings, 25 presentations, 2 Water Columns in Appeal Democrat and 51 Appeal Democrat articles about Agency issues. Many of these meetings are advertised in the Appeal Democrat. In addition to these actions, the Agency continues to look for cost effective ways to provide more information to the public. The County and YCWA need to implement a highly visible, high intensity Public Service Announcement (PSA), education, public involvement campaign - through the use of available grant funding - in order to promote and protect the interests of the county, YCWA, and citizens’ rights and benefits. The Agency has implemented effective public education and involvement campaigns and will continue to do so as needed in the future. For example, the Agency provided substantial opportunity for the public to become educated and provide input on its Supplemental Flood Control Study. Also, the Agency has received grant funds for public education and involvement with its Proposition 13 Yuba Feather Supplemental Flood Control project and has received grant approval for funds for ground water management planning. Additional efforts will be developed as needed. The Yuba County Water Agency is operated with a high level of effectiveness and efficiency. Its legislative charter gives the Agency much latitude and independence to achieve its mission. Yuba County Water The Agency agrees with this finding and is very proud of its Agency Response to accomplishments that provide significant water supply, flood
No recommendations for this finding
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"Yuba County class specification for health officer (class code 204, see Attachment A) was last revised May of 1996. The current class specification makes the Health Officer administratively answerable to the (deputy ) director ofhealth services. This class specification does not parallel state codes for county health officers or California County Health Officers Association guidelines. (See Attachment B)" REGARDING FINDING 6: "The respondent disagrees...partially..." JUSTIFICATION FOR FINDING 6: The primary use of a Classification Specification for the County, is to help properly classify a position. It is not used to document ‘every’ duty or responsibility. The Job Summary, Class Characteristics, and Examples of Duties should all reflect the ‘typical’ duties and responsibilities of the position to establish appropriate titling, compensation, and role within the organization. Although the current Classification Specification should be updated, and will be as soon as the new Director of Health and Human Services has time to assimilate, it still clearly states that the Health Officer "Enforces local and state health ordinances, rules and regulations; assists in planing, directing, administering, reviewing and evaluating public health programs...". Although the Health Officer answers administratively to the Director of Health Services, the requirement to comply with "local and state health ordinances, rules and regulations..." also makes the Health Officer accountable to the County Board of Supervisors, State laws, professional standards, and numerous federal and state programs.
No recommendations for this finding
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"Collection and dissemination of epidemiological data is not addressed in Yuba County’s current health officer class specification. (See attachment A)". REGARDING FINDING 7: "The respondent disagrees...partially..." JUSTIFICATION FOR FINDING 7: Same as for Finding 6. The "Collection and dissemination of epidemiological data" is not necessary to properly classify, compensate, or determine the role of this position.
No recommendations for this finding