San Joaquin County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
• Agency Response
City of Escalon August 6, 2013 Honorable David P. Warner, Presiding Judge San Joaquin County Superior Court*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2
Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
1 – The City of Escalon has no adopted Municipal Code provision, policy or procedure related to the disposal of major capital assets stating who has authority, the methods to follow or the reporting requirements. The City agrees with the finding. 2060 McHenry Avenue • Escalon, CA 95320 • 209.691.7400 • 209.691.7409 Fax • www.cityofescalon.org
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
1 - Prior to December 2013, the City Council adopt either an ordinance or a • policy detailing procedures to be used for the disposal of surplus capital assets, including who is responsible for the disposal, when City Council approval is required, notification requirements, what information is made available to the public and how such information is to be presented. The City agrees with the recommendation.
F3
1 – The duplication of special units, specialized training and police functions (e.g., property room, dispatch, investigation technicians) cause inefficient use of limited resources. The City agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
– The Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, • Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy, before September 1, 2013, each appoint two representatives, one to represent law enforcement and one to represent the governing body or management, to form an ad hoc committee. The committee's purpose is to conduct a study on how to increase countywide efficiency of law enforcement agencies by taking a regional approach to some or all of their services. A preliminary report is to be released before December 31, 2013, of actions already taken to increase efficiency and additional actions that will be taken between January 2014 and June 2015. The City disagrees with the recommendation. The San Joaquin County Sherriff and Police Chief meet once a month. The monthly meeting covers many areas including multi-jurisdictional enforcement that affects service within county and city limits. District Board Ignores the Peoples' Right to be Informed 2012-2013 Case No. 1112
F4
1 – Membership on the District Board is seen as a family right and obligation passed through generations, or as a pathway for political advancement. The City disagrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
1 – Issues regarding non-transparent functioning and actions of the District Trustees bring into question the need for the District Board as presently appointed by the Cities and the County Board of Supervisors. The City disagrees with the finding. City Council is satisfied with the current structure of the Board and its operation. 2060 McHenry Avenue • Escalon, CA 95320 • 209.691.7400 • 209.691.7409 Fax • www.cityofescalon.org
No recommendations for this finding
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