Dear Judge Berrier:*

Published: August 23, 2022 14 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

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A new medical/mental health facility at the YCJ is expected to break ground in 2022. The medical/mental health facility is being funded by a 20 million dollar SB 863 Improvement Grant. There will be a remainder of $735,000 needed, which will be funded by Yuba County. The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program Counselor position at the YCJ has been

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The YCGJ recommends that the YCBS use all available multimedia sources to educate county residents regarding ongoing and successful programs outlined in the January 2019 Homeless Regional Plan. For example: social media, direct mail campaigns, local radio ads, and newspaper articles. Communication should be published no later than December 2023, and continue quarterly with regular reporting to the community in perpetuity. Recommendations from the Grand Jury are welcomed. Yuba County will continue working closely with community partners including local homeless service providers to share information about programs and outcomes. The County collaborates closely with the Sutter Yuba Homeless Consortium and other entities to contribute data which is published to a quarterly summary report available on the Consortium website. In an effort to reduce Yuba County's overall PIT count, the YCGJ recommends the YCBS

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eliminated. A new position, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Coordinator, will be shared between YCJ, and Probation. As of April 2022, this position has not been created, filled, or announced. The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. Yuba County Government Center, 915 8th Street, Suite 109, Marysville, California 95901 (530) 749-7510 Fax (530) 749-7353 www.co.yuba.ca.us With the passing of Measure K, the YCJ received $859,100 for fiscal year 2021-2022 and is

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continue to approve the allocation of funds for the purchase of locations that can be dedicated to housing for homeless and low-income people, and to assist in the improvement of local homeless facilities. Plans and proposals should be made available for public viewing and comment no later than the beginning of fiscal year 2024. The Board of Supervisors acknowledges there is a need for additional housing however, this recommendation requires further consideration. Any projects within the authority of the Board will be presented during regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meetings. Agendas and supporting documents for the meetings will published in advance and the public will have an opportunity to speak about any items included on the agenda. Sincerely, Randy Fletcher, Chairman Yuba County Board of Supervisors

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hiring seven additional positions: one lieutenant, five correctional officers, and one office specialist. The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. None.

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No recommendations required a response from the Board of Supervisors. Sincerely, Randy Fletcher, Chairman Yuba County Board of Supervisors Yuba County Sheriff's Department Wendell Anderson, Sheriff-Coroner July 26, 2022 Administration Operations The Honorable Steven Berrier Support Services 720 Yuba Street Yuba County Superior Court Marysville, CA 95901 215 5th Street, Suite 200 Ph: 530-749-7777 Marysville, CA 95901 Fax: 530-741-6445 RE: Response to 2021/2022 Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations Jail Division 215 5th Street Marysville, CA 95901 Dear Judge Berrier: Ph: 530-749-7740 Fax: 530-741-6271 This letter, provided pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933, in the Yuba County Sheriff's Department's response to the 2021/2022 Grand Jury Final Report- Findings and Recommendations concerning the investigation into the Yuba County Jail. Animal Care Services 5245 Feather River Blvd. We would like to express our thanks and sincere gratitude to the 2021/2022 Yuba County Olivehurst, CA 95961 Grand Jury for their dedication and commitment to the County of Yuba. Please accept the Ph: 530-741-6478 Fax: 530-741-6301 following response to the Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations: FINDINGS

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I wish to thank the 2021/2022 Grand Jury for their dedication, devotion and commitment to our community. We find value in the inspection process, insight and the recognition to the men and women working in the Yuba County Jail. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. You can reach me via telephone at 530 749-7779 or via electronic mail at wanderson@co.yuba.ca.us. Sincerely, enlel All Wendell Anderson Sheriff-Coroner Yuba County Board of Supervisors cc: Yuba County Counsel
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County of YubaBoard of Supervisors District One ~ Andy Vasquez District Two ~ Don Blaser District Three ~ Seth Fuhrer District Four ~ Gary Bradford District Five ~ Randy Fletcher August 23, 2022 The Honorable Stephen Berrier Supervising Judge of the Grand Jury Superior Court of the State of California County of Yuba 215 Fifth Street Marysville, CA 95901 RESPONSE TO 2021-2022 GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT - "Yuba County Airport Report" Re: Dear Judge Berrier: The Yuba County Board of Supervisors would like to thank the members of the 2021-2022 Grand Jury for the many hours spent in researching, investigating, and making recommendations for improvements in government operation that benefit the citizens and taxpayers of Yuba County. In accordance with Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the Board submits the following response to the findings and recommendations of the 2021-2022 Grand Jury Final Report for the Yuba County Airport Report pertaining to matters under its control. The Yuba County Airport is no longer under the Administrative Services department, it is now under the Community Development & Services Agency (CDSA) department. The Director of CDSA and Airport Manager were requested to forward over their response to the Chief Administrative Officer for attachment to the Board's response included herein. The Board of Supervisors' response is organized by major heading in the same order as listed in the 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report.

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