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San Bernardino County Grand Jury • 2001-2002

County Fire Department

Published: August 20, 2002 85 pages

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Recommendations 80

R02-20
Page 91

ALL SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS USED BY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL MUST BE OF THE SAME DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. 20
R02-21
Page 92

ALLOCATE FUNDS TO THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BREATHING APPARATUS WITH COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.
R02-22
Page 92

INCREASE FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICE ITEMS: (A) BASIC SERVICES TO THE NON-FUNDED AREAS; (B) COUNTY SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THEIR LEGAL BOUNDARY ON A REGULAR BASIS; (C) REPLACEMENT OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT.
R02-23
Page 92

CREATE A CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT TO BE EARMARKED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIREFIGHTER EQUIPMENT.
R02-24
Page 92

ALL COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE NECESSARY TRAINING IN HANDLING AN INCIDENT INVOLVING RADIOACTIVE WASTE. 21
R02-25
Page 94

IMPLEMENT A PROCESS IN JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DOCUMENTING ITS’ NETWORKING WITH THE EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY, HIGH SCHOOLS, CONTINUATION SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIONS.
R02-26
Page 94

JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PUBLICIZE ITS SUCCESSES THROUGH THE MEDIA AND THROUGH CONTACTS WITH SERVICE CLUBS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 23
R02-27
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ENFORCE ALL MONETARY ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES IN ADMISSIONS AND IN THE MUSEUM STORE.
R02-28
Page 96

REVIEW ALL OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE MUSEUM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
R02-29
Page 96

INSTALL A COMPUTER RETRIEVAL SYSTEM TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN PROVIDING DOCUMENTS TO RESEARCHERS.
R02-30
Page 96

COMMUNICATE WITH MUSEUMS AND OTHER SOURCES TO BRING EXHIBITS TO SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
R02-31
Page 96

MEET WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE CHIEF/WARDEN TO SEEK RESOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF INADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION OF THE DOCUMENT STORAGE AREA. 25
R02-32
Page 98

INCREASE TRAINING CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OTHER POLL WORKERS.
R02-33
Page 98

FUND THE RENOVATIONS AT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FACILITIES.
R02-34
Page 98

PUBLICIZE THE COUNTY WEBSITE AND THE ELECTION INFORMATION.
R02-35
Page 98

THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS INFORM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON WHAT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO INSTALL AND IMPLEMENT TAMPER PROOF TOUCH SCREEN VOTING. 27
R02-36
Page 103

REQUIRE A POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE CASH RECEIPTS AREA.
R02-37
Page 103

HIRE LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES IN THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL.
R02-38
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PROVIDE A TEAM NURSING SYSTEM ON THE MEDICAL-SURGICAL FLOOR.
R02-39
Page 103

POST BILINGUAL SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE ARMC. 32
R02-40
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RE-POSITION DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE ON THE SECOND FLOOR THAT SHOWS THE LOCATION OF PATIENT ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT.
R02-41
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PROVIDE ALL VISITORS WITH IDENTIFICATION BADGES.
R02-42
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PROVIDE AN AREA FOR VISITORS IN THE MAIN ARMC LOBBY THAT IS COMFORTABLE.
R02-43
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REDUCE NOISE LEVEL IN THE ARMC LOBBY.
R02-44
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PROVIDE VISIBLE SECURITY IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND LOBBY.
R02-45
Page 104

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHADE ON THE PATIOS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL.
R02-46
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ACTIVATE THE CAMERAS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SECLUSION ROOMS.
R02-47
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REVIEW THE ADVISABILITY OF A LABOR-DELIVERY-RECOVERY-POST PARTUM (LDRP) UNIT.
R02-48
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PROVIDE A WARD FOR PRISONERS THAT AVOIDS TRAVERSING PATIENT AREAS.
R02-49
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EXPAND THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAITING AREA.
R02-50
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PROVIDE AND IDENTIFY A PUBLIC INFORMATION PERSON IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAITING AREA.
R02-51
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PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR OUTPATIENTS AND VISITORS.
R02-52
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REQUEST FUNDS FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHEN A SPECIFIC NEED IS CURRENT AND PUT THE FUNDS IN A DESIGNATED ACCOUNT THAT RELATES TO THE REQUEST.
R02-53
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PROVIDE X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND LABS TO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER CLINICS. 33
R02-54
Page 107

ESTABLISH AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
R02-55
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RE-ESTABLISH THE PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A FORMAL “AGING AND ADULT NETWORK”, PATTERNED AFTER THE CHILDREN’S NETWORK.
R02-56
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ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SERVE ON THE AGING AND ADULT NETWORK BOARD.
R02-57
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PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SECTION 8 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
R02-58
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PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS IN THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
R02-59
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SUBMIT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM TO LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS. 36
R02-60
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DEVELOP PUBLIC INFORMATION PACKETS TO ALERT SENIORS ABOUT JOBS AND JOB TRAINING. 37
R02-61
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DEVELOP A PLAN TO EXPAND THE CHILDREN’S ASSESSMENT CENTER THROUGH THE CHILDREN’S FUND AND PRIVATE BENEFACTORS.
R02-62
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THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE HIGH DESERT AND OTHER AREAS TO HAVE EASY ACCESS TO THE CHILDREN’S ASSESSMENT CENTER SERVICES. 39
R02-63
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OBTAIN THE AUTHORITY TO TEST RESTAURANT WORKERS PERIODICALLY FOR TUBERCULOSIS, HEPATITIS OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
R02-64
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REQUIRE ALL RESTAURANT AND FOOD HANDLERS TO POSSESS A VALID HEALTH CERTIFICATE. 41
R02-65
Page 117

URGE ACTION BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TO GAIN THE ABILITY TO USE THE DESIGN-BUILD METHOD IN ITS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.
R02-66
Page 117

COORDINATE WITH THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE A REGULAR SCHEDULE (NO LESS THAN MONTHLY) FOR REPORTING AND ASSESSING THE STATUS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD SUBJECT ACTIVITY WITH LOCAL STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND IN SACRAMENTO.
R02-67
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BRING THE DESIGN-BUILD VERSUS DESIGN-BID-BUILD CONCEPT MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. 46
R02-68
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INSTALL NON-SLIP TAPE TO EACH STEP ON ALL STAIRWAYS, RAMPS AND ENTRANCES OF THE CENTRAL COURTHOUSE, AND REPLACE THEM WHERE NEEDED.
R02-69
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INSTALL HAND RAILS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRANCES INTO THE COURTHOUSE.
R02-70
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INSTALL A COOLING SYSTEM IN THE SECURITY CHECK AREA AT THE JURORS’ ENTRANCE TO THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX BUILDING.
R02-71
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INSTALL SIGNS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO BETTER INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE SECURITY AREA AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER PARKING LOT OF THE COURTHOUSE IS RESTRICTED.
R02-72
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UPGRADE LIGHTING IN THE NORTHEAST COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT.
R02-73
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RESTRICT PARKING IN THE NORTHEAST COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT TO PERMIT BUSES TO ALWAYS HAVE EASY ACCESS WITH THEIR RIGHT EXIT DOORS CLOSE TO THE PRISONER ENTRANCE TO THE COURTHOUSE.
R02-74
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CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ON A REGULAR BASIS, ALL FLOORS OF THE COURTHOUSE.
R02-75
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CLEAN THE DINING FACILITY IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, INCLUDING THE WINDOWS AND OUTSIDE EATING AREA, ON A REGULAR BASIS. 48
R02-76
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LOCATE AND LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT STORE INFLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
R02-77
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ADOPT TRUCK PAINTING APPARATUS.
R02-78
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ADOPT DECONTAMINATION DEVICES.
R02-79
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REPLACE ALL VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD EXCESSIVE REPAIRS.
R02-80
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DEVELOP A TRACKING SYSTEM FOR INVENTORYING TIRES.
R02-81
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FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVES STATED IN THE COUNTY STANDARD PRACTICE MANUAL REGARDING CONTROLS AND CASH. 53
R02-82
Page 125

REVIEW ALL VOUCHERS PAID THROUGH PETTY CASH. DETERMINE WHICH VOUCHERS HAVE BEEN PAID MORE THAN ONCE AND REGAIN LOST FUNDS.
R02-83
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ENSURE AN ACTIVE SAFETY PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED FOR ALL AREAS OF THE FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
R02-84
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REQUIRE USE OF SAFETY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN ALL SHOPS.
R02-85
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REQUEST THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF ALL SHOPS AND OFFICES, FOR PROPER FIRE PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
R02-86
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INSTALL WELD SHOP AREA ARC SCREENS.
R02-87
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ALL AREAS USED BE CLEANED AFTER EACH JOB. 54
R02-88
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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO HAVE APPROVAL AUTHORITY FROM $50,000 TO $75,000 ON COMMODITIES; FROM $75,000 TO $100,000 ON SERVICES; ON COMMODITIES UNDER $500 WITHOUT SECURING COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND ON COMPETITIVE SERVICE CONTRACTS FROM $75,000 TO $100,000.
R02-89
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INITIATE FOUR SALES OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PER YEAR, INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT TWO SALES AND ACQUIRE TEMPORARY PERSONNEL TO ASSIST IN THE SALES. THIS QUARTERLY ACTION WOULD GREATLY REDUCE THE VOLUME OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT THAT IS CURRENTLY MANAGED, WITHOUT TAXING THE PRESENT PERSONNEL.
R02-90
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CREATE AND CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF ALL STORAGE SPACE RENTED OUT TO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. THIS WOULD REMIND DEPARTMENTS OF PROPERTY CURRENTLY BEING STORED TO DETERMINE IF CONTINUED STORAGE IS REQUIRED, AND TO DISCUSS FUTURE SOLUTIONS.
R02-91
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THE SURPLUS PROPERTY DIVISION, UPON REMOVAL OF THE IMAX THEATER SYSTEM, ALERT THE AUDITOR THAT THIS EXTRA SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
R02-92
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ORIGINATE A SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL PLAN THAT WOULD ULTIMATELY DESIGNATE WHEN THE SURPLUS PROPERTY DIVISION COULD FINALLY DISPOSE OF STORED SURPLUS PROPERTY. 58
R02-93
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TEAR DOWN THE OUTSIDE COVERED 10,000 SQUARE FOOT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CENTRAL STORES WAREHOUSE, AND CONSTRUCT A NEW STRUCTURE OF SIMILAR 45,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE. THIS ACTION WOULD NOT ONLY CREATE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE, IT WOULD PREVENT DAMAGE OF OUTSIDE SURPLUS PROPERTY. ADDITIONALLY, IT WOULD ALLOW MAIL SERVICES TO EXPAND WITHOUT THE ADDED EXPENSE OF PROCURING A 2,800 SQUARE FOOT PORTABLE MODULE. 59
R02-94
Page 138

MAKE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AWARE THAT THE DATA/STATISTICS SHOW AN INCREASE OF HATE CRIMES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
R02-95
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DEVELOP A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
R02-96
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BUDGET THE HATE CRIMES UNIT OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE THROUGH THE GENERAL FUND.
R02-97
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DEVELOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION BY THE HATE CRIMES UNIT IN ITS INTERPRETATION OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HATE INCIDENTS AND HATE CRIMES.
R02-98
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ENCOURAGE THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS TO WRITE SPECIFIC LAWS TO REDUCE CONFLICTING INTERPRETIVE AREAS OF HATE CRIMES OR HATE INCIDENTS.
R02-99
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DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND REDUCE THE SPREAD OF HATE CRIMES AND HATE MOTIVATED INCIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 02-100 DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCORPORATE COMMUNITY LEADERS, NEIGHBORS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO BECOME A PART OF THE PREVENTION STRATEGIES WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. 02-101 COMPILE STATISTICS RELATED TO ETHNICITY, RELIGION, GENDER, DISABILITY AND ANY OTHER DATA THAT COULD ASSIST IN ANALYZING INCIDENTS CONNECTED TO HATE CRIMES AND HATE INCIDENTS. 66