Note: Missing finding numbers detected:
F2, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, F17, F18, F19, F20, F22, F23, F24, F25, F26, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F35, F36
Findings and Recommendations
7 findings
Several departments in Mendocino County are involved in issuing permits and collecting fees. The principal departments responsible are: Mendocino County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Planning and Building Services, Environmental health Division, and Mendocino County Sheriff's The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office staff could not recall that any citation has ever been issued for a festival or event that was held without a permit. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
A permit is required at a public gathering if an admission fee is charged. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) may provide law enforcement services for private events. If the deputy is assigned during regular scheduled time, the event coordinator is 589A Low Gap Road Ukiah, California 95482-3734 707-463-4411 Fax 707-468-3404 August 23, 2011 Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Grand Jury Response charged the actual cost. If the deputy is assigned to the event during his day off, then reimbursement is at overtime rate. According to MCSO staff, this arrangement does not compromise public safety. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office does not allow deputies to provide private security services. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
For events where liquor is sold, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office reviews the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) applications and checks the applicant's background for temporary Liquor Sales. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) disagrees partially with the findings. The MCSO only conducts the most basic check of the applicant. A very basic check is completed on the ABC applicant to: Make sure they have no outstanding warrants . Make sure they ar not on parole or probation ٠ Make sure that they have not had multiple contacts with law enforcement. • A complete in depth personnel background is not completed on ABC Applicants.
No recommendations for this finding
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office was charging $176 to process the ABC application for alcohol sales. Veterans and no-profit organizations are not exempt from this fee. At the time of the Grand Jury review, the fee schedule is being revised and has not been implemented. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office partially agrees with the finding. New fees have been approved and scheduled. ABC license reviews for non-profits and one day events will now be $13.00. This became effective July 1, 2011 after a recent Board of Supervisors review of previously existing ABC fees. Should you or the Grand Jury have questions about any of my responses, please do not hesitate to contact me or Captain Kurt Smallcomb. Sincerely, Thomas D. Allman Sheriff-Coroner Finley Williams, Grand Jury Foreman cc: Kendall Smith, Chair - Board of Supervisors Carmel Angelo, County CEO Jeanine Nadel, County Counsel Captain Kurt Smallcomb, Field Operations Commander
No recommendations for this finding
