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Calaveras County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Calaveras County Jail Report 2006-2007 Responses

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 71

The 14 step application process being refined and proposed (Exhibit A) by the Community Development Agency (CDA) appears to have instituted key steps in an effort to resolve misconnects which may have developed during the process in the past. Those steps involve infrastructure and service aspects of a development.

F2 Page 71

The Pre-application meeting (step 2, Exhibit A) between the developer and county planning staff is intended to assist in the completion of the application, to expedite the process and issues, which might arise on the application itself. It does not imply acceptance, merely to resolve questions in the application process.

F3 Page 71

After a site visit by the Planning Department and the application is deemed complete for processing (step 4 and 5 Exhibit A), the recently added Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting (step 6 Exhibit A) is to be held. The purpose for adding the TAC meeting is to bring all “impacted/involved” agencies and special districts together with the developer in order to identify and discuss all aspects of the plan on the infrastructure. “Only County” agencies are required to be present.

F4 Page 71

The remaining steps 7 through 14 complete the process with public input included in Planning Commission and Board of Supervisor reviews, steps 13 and 14. SUMMARY In general, the process as being proposed by the Community Development Agency appears to streamline the application process with several refinements. If actual positive results come from the innovative step 6 TAC meeting, many past problems of infrastructure and service district misconnects could be resolved. The process requests “impacted/involved” agencies attend the meeting but further states only county agencies are required to attend TAC meetings. Infrastructure and service district input is critical to orderly development. Inadequate long term planning by service districts can be illuminated through this process.

F5 Page 80

Although staff is vigilant in the performance of their duties, two locations have a high volume of paper products, which may constitute a fire hazard: 1. The storage area in the kitchen, next to an exit door, has an accumulation of empty cardboard boxes. 2. Control Center has a large quantity of paper products stored in this secured area. In the event of a fire in this location, it could lessen deputies’ ability to control other areas within the jail. Only two air packs were on hand. Insufficient staffing continues to be a matter of concern, especially during the late evening and early morning shift with only two deputies on duty: 1. One in communications control 2. One to respond in case of an emergency situation, i.e. fire evacuation 76 The evacuation maps on the control room window are very small. Although staff may be familiar with exit procedures during an emergency situation (i.e. fire) visitors might have difficulty reading the small exit map. High employee turnover has been attributed to conditions of the jail facility.

Recommendations 14

R1
Page 72

Pre-Application- Could be a phone call just to verify their zoning or a drop in at the counter. Review if general plan/zoning change and/or use permits are required for the use. a. Non discretionary permit – entitled project under zoning b. Discretionary use permit – needs some sort of conditions to be met.
R2
Page 72

Pre-Application meeting – Planner meets with applicant to discuss the project; may include Planning Director or Community Development Director. Planner will assist the applicant with preliminary information needed to fill out application, then it is given to applicant to identify additional needs and complete remaining items prior to coming in with the completed application. Planner will help identify which items need to be submitted with the application and which can be submitted after application.
R3
Page 72

Application submitted – Stamped as received, but not considered complete until additional review is completed.
R4
Page 72

Planning site visit – Completed by the same planner from the pre- application meeting to make sure everything on the application and plans is reflected on site. Identify any environmental issues.
R5
Page 72

Application accepted as complete. County has thirty days to deem complete for processing, beginning the date application is submitted and fees are paid. (Government Code Section 65920)
R6
Page 72

Technical Advisory meeting – To bring impacted/involved agencies together to identify and discuss all issues. Potential participants include Planning, Building, Public Works, CDF, Environmental Health, Water District, Sewer District, Fire Districts, Fish & Game, and Army Corp. Only County agencies will be required to be there.
R7
Page 72

Applicant commissions additional studies. Based on results of staff and technical advisory meeting.
R8
Page 72

Initial agency circulation of project – Notification sent out to all agencies involved letting them know about project and giving them the opportunity to comment on proposed environmental review.
R9
Page 72

Initial comments received & additional studies approved.
R10
Page 72

Preparation of Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report.
R11
Page 73

Public circulation of environmental documents - Circulated to agencies and the public; publish a public notice.
R12
Page 73

Staff report prepared. Report includes project and environmental documents, and a recommendation of approval or denial.
R13
Page 73

Planning Commission – Reviews public records and takes public testimony. Basis of decision/recommendation has to be based upon substantial facts.
R14
Page 73

Board of Supervisors – Additional step required for general plan changes, zoning changes & ordinance changes. Final approval. CALAVERAS COUNTY JAIL REPORT 2006-2007 RESPONSES REASON FOR INVESTIGATION In accordance with Penal Code Section 919 (b), the 2006/2007 Grand Jury shall inquire into the condition and management of public prisons within the county. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION The investigation focused primarily on the jail, condition of confinement, daily operation, staffing, and the safety and security of staff and inmates. PROCEDURES The Grand Jury conducted a physical inspection of the Calaveras County Jail, located in the Government Center adjacent to the Calaveras County Superior Court in San Andreas. The Grand Jury observed the performance of duties by staff and the inter-action of staff and inmates as well as physical conditions of the facility. The County Sheriff, Under-sheriff, custodial staff, support staff, Calaveras Air Pollution Control Officer, Inspector for the Environmental Management Agency, representatives of the Calaveras Public Health Department, and some inmates were interviewed. The 2006 Local Detention Facility Health Inspection Report, Fire /Life Safety Inspection Report, Fire Inspection Report training logs, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department inmate discipline reports, inmate grievances/complaints, and 2005/2006 Calaveras County Grand Jury final report were reviewed. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION