Inyo County Grand Jury
• 2017-2018
• Agency Response
Response to:
2017 County of Inyo Grand Jury Report
Members of the Board Dan Thotheroh Jeff Griffiths*
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
Page 5
"Signage outside of the polling places was present." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 6
"The ICGJ recommends that the Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters re-examine polling place signage to ensure that voters can easily find their polling places while driving. The Inyo County Road Department could consider procurement of mobile changeable message displays similar to those utilized by Caltrans. In addition to a variety of informational uses throughout the year, these could be placed near polling places to assist new voters. It is also recommended that all elected related mailings from the Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters include polling place physical addresses."
F2
Page 5
"Polling place accessibility was adequate." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 6
"Since inclement weather can be expected on November election days, the ICGJ recommends that polling place accessibility be re-examined by the Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters and by Public Works to ensure that all voters can easily and safely enter and exit their polling places."
F3
Page 5
"The Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters and staff have very carefully and logically pre- planned election procedures." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 7
"The ICGJ recommends that consideration be given to establishing another staff position in the office to enable the Clerk-Recorder to provide better and quicker service to County residents and to provide more outreach, including training."
F4
Page 5
"The Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters and staff have provided training for the volunteer poll workers and volunteer ballot counters." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 7
"The ICGJ recommends that the Inyo County Board of Supervisors fund the replacement of the circa 2000 computers, circa 2005 ballot counting scanners and other associated election hardware and software with modern, upgradeable technology."
F5
Page 5
"The volunteer poll workers and volunteer ballot counters were enthusiastic, dedicated and well trained." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 18
"For staff and inmate safety, either pad or round the edges of the printer table in the intake area."
F6
Page 5
"The poll workers maintained the security of completed ballots." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. Inyo County Board of Supervisors
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Page 18
"Establish a workable policy with County Health and Human Services staff regarding response time to the facility to assess the mental condition of incoming prisoners at the time of incarceration and/or booking."
F7
Page 5
"The Clerk-Recorder has the vision to provide better and quicker service to County residents and to provide more outreach, including training to all levels of authorized government and special districts." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters confirms that this is her vision for the Elections Department.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Page 5
"Replacement of the circa 2000 computers, circa 2005 ballot counting scanners and other associated election hardware and software are priorities." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Board of Supervisors has prioritized the replacement of this equipment in both policy and budgetary actions. Grand Jury Response | 16-17
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Page 9
"The restrooms appeared clean and well stocked with sanitary supplies. They are cleaned each evening by a contracted cleaning agency, but employees are obliged to attend to any emergency cleanup during office hours." COUNTY RESPONSE: Disagree partially. The restrooms at the 207A W. South Street Public Health Division offices are clean and well-stocked with sanitary supplies. However, the Board of Supervisors wants to clarify that the restrooms are cleaned and maintained by employees of the Inyo County Public Works Department and not a contracted cleaning agency.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Page 9
"Both restrooms are small and difficult to access, especially for the disabled." COUNTY RESPONSE: Disagree partially. The bathrooms in Public Health are for employees and are not identified as public restrooms and meet applicable legal accessibility requirements for current employees.
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 9
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CM1 Page 7U | Inyo County Board of Supervisors COMMENDATION 1: "The Inyo County Grand Jury commends the Inyo County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters and staff, recognizing that they are dedicated, enthusiastic, and productive hard working public servants." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Inyo County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters and her elections staff are to be commended for their professionalism, hard work, dedication, and commitment to public service, specifically with regard to public relations efforts and their due diligence where election integrity, voter education, and community outreach is concerned.
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CM2 Page 8Grand Jury Response 16-17 COMMENDATION 2: "The Inyo County Grand Jury commends the remarkable residents of this County who so willingly volunteer to serve as poll workers, ballot counters, drivers, and in-office volunteers during election preparation, on election days, and through post-election wrap up." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Inyo County Board of Supervisors joins the Inyo County Grand Jury in commending our dedicated, tireless, and talented election volunteers, who help make casting a ballot in Inyo County an often painless and easy process and help ensure the utmost accuracy of our ballot counts. h Inyo County Board of Supervisors
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CM3 Page 9Grand Jury Response 16-17 Citizen Complaint: Cleanliness of Restrooms at a County Office Inyo County Health and Human Services Department Public Health Division 207A W. South Street Bishop, CA 93514 "The Inyo County Grand Jury initiated an investigation in response to a letter of complaint regarding the Inyo County Public Health Division." --pg. 22, Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury Final Report
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CM4 Page 10COMMENDATION 1: "The ICGJ commends the management and staff of the Public Health Division for their commitment to and caring for the citizens and families of Inyo County." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Inyo County Board of Supervisors joins the Inyo County Grand Jury in commending the hard-working management and staff of the Public Health Division for their dedication to and professionalism in providing front-line services that improve and preserve the health and well-being of the public. rvisors O Inyo County Board of Supe
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CM5Grand Jury Response 16-17 Inyo County Free Library Operation and Budget Inyo County Free Library P.O. Box K Independence, CA 93526 "The Inyo County Grand Jury undertook an investigation into the Inyo County Free Library budget, operation and programs." --pg. 27, Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury Final Report
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CM6 Page 16COMMENDATION 1: "The Grand Jury commends the Library Staff, Volunteers, and the Friends of the Library for the dedication and caring they have for the Library and the services they provide to the community." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The Board of Supervisors joins the Inyo County Grand Jury in offering praise to the Library Staff, Volunteers, and the Friends of the Library (in Bishop and Lone Pine) for their support of the Inyo County Free Library and its patrons. Supervisors Inyo County Board of 1
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CM7 Page 17Grand Jury Response | 16-17 Inyo County Jail 550 South Clay Street Independence, CA 93526 "As mandated by California Penal Code 919(b), 'the Grand Jury shall inquire into the condition and management of the public prisons within the county.' In accordance with that mandate, the 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury inspected the Inyo County Jail." --pg. 5, Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury Final Report
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CM8 Page 7COMMENDATION 1: "The Inyo County Grand Jury commends all Inyo County Sheriff Department Supervisors personnel for their dedication to the work and responsibilities inherent in their positions, and maintaining an efficient and well-maintained facility." COUNTY RESPONSE: Agree. The men and women of the Sheriff's Department are to be commended for their hard work, commitment, and professionalism, and for ensuring our jail Inyo County Board of operations run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with State and Federal law. 1
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CM9Grand Jury Response | 16-17 Inyo County Juvenile Detention Facility 201 Mazourka Canyon Road Independence, CA 93526 "According to California Penal Code 91, the Grand Jury is authorized to 'inquire into the condition and management of the public prisons within the county.' The Inyo County Juvenile Detention Facility is one of the mandates responsibilities of the 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury." --pg. 8, Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Inyo County Grand Jury Final Report
* This report's PDF did not contain easily extractable text and required Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for analysis. There may be minor errors in the extracted findings and recommendations due to OCR limitations with scanned documents.