Ventura County Grand Jury • 2014-2015 • Agency Response
Response to: City of Thousand Oaks

Received Response By: Jacqui V. Irwin, Mayor Jul 1'3 2012*

Published: May 16, 2012 2 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F4, F5

Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F02 Page 1
With the exception of Ojai, graffiti represents a significant financial impact in all the other Cities. (FA-11)
No recommendations for this finding
F03 Page 1
The eight cities reporting direct costs for abatement programs, reported total costs in excess of $1.5 million in FY 2010/2011. (FA-11) The cost impact to the City of Thousand Oaks for our graffiti abatement program is about $92,000 per year. We agree with the finding numbered FI-06.
No recommendations for this finding
F06 Page 1
There is no "one size fits all" graffiti abatement program for the Cities. The Cities' abatement plans vary. (FA-16) The City of Thousand Oaks follows an adopted policy for graffiti abatement focused on removals within 24 hours on public property. We recognize other cities have differing challenges. We agree with the finding numbered FI-07.
No recommendations for this finding
F07 Page 1
Only the city ordinances for the cities of Port Hueneme and Santa Paula contain provisions for the city to petition the sentencing court for the delay or suspension of driving privileges for those convicted of graffiti vandalism, as allowed for in the state vehicle code. (FA-17) [Ref-04] [Ref-07] Current City ordinance code does not provide for this. COPY RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation numbered R-01 has been implemented. toaks.org Graffiti in Ventura County Cities May 16, 2012
No recommendations for this finding

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