Ventura County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
• Agency Response
Response to:
Ventura County Libraries
City of Moorpark*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F6, F7
Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F03
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Cities that have opted out of the VCLS state that their decision was correct for their community and that they are providing more efficient operation and service at less cost. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark agrees that the statements made in FA-03 are accurate.
No recommendations for this finding
F04
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The above statement is based on the claims of employees and management of independent libraries and do not reflect statistical data. The Grand Jury did not receive any statistical data to the contrary. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark can neither agree nor disagree with the above statement.
No recommendations for this finding
F05
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As observed by the Grand Jury, employees in both library settings appear to be equally satisfied, dedicated and service oriented. JANICE S. PARVIN ROSEANN MIKOS, Ph.D. KEITH F. MILLHOUSE DAVID POLLOCK MARK VAN DAM Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Grand Jury "Ventura County Library" City Council Response: The City of Moorpark can only respond based on our opinion that staff at the Moorpark City Library are satisfied, dedicated, and service oriented employees.
No recommendations for this finding
F08
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It was found in statistical materials presented by the VCLS, when the Camarillo and Moorpark libraries withdrew from the County system, they represented a greater number of employees that served approximately seven times the number of citizens as the average remaining VCLS library. When Simi Valley withdraws from the VCLS later in 2013, its numbers are also greater than the average VCLS remaining libraries. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark can neither agree nor disagree with the data presented in FA-08.
Related Recommendations (1)
R08-10
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below. FA-03. Cities that have opted out of the VCLS state that their decision was correct for their community and that they are providing more efficient operation and service at less cost. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark agrees that the statements made in FA-03 are accurate. FA-04. The above statement is based on the claims of employees and management of independent libraries and do not reflect statistical data. The Grand Jury did not receive any statistical data to the contrary. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark can neither agree nor disagree with the above statement. FA-05. As observed by the Grand Jury, employees in both library settings appear to be equally satisfied, dedicated and service oriented. JANICE S. PARVIN ROSEANN MIKOS, Ph.D. KEITH F. MILLHOUSE DAVID POLLOCK MARK VAN DAM Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Councilmember Councilmember
F09
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Municipalities claim that contract administration provides greater efficiency, more services, longer hours at less cost than county administration, according to an article entitled, "Annual Report 2010: Local Government Privatization," published by the Reason Foundation. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark agrees with the claims made in FA-09.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
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Independent Libraries were found to offer programs that are designed to encourage the public to observe, experience and explore the library, such as professional interest and entertainment presentations. City Council Response: The City of Moorpark agrees with statements made in FA-10. SUMMARY: The City of Moorpark wishes to thank the Grand Jury for its time in performing their review. Date: July 17, 2013 Signed: _ Janice S. Parvi No Attachments. C: Foreperson, Ventura County Grand Jury City Council City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Manager
No recommendations for this finding
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