Inmate Grievances/complaints/incidents and Resolutions:

Recommendations 21

• R14-71
  project. The original contract awarded by the Board of Supervisors to a contractor on February 25, 2014, was for $1,257,200.27. With approval of the additional requested funds, the revised cost for the project totaled $2,011,590.15. This amount constituted an approximate 73% cost overrun of the original contract. The average percentage range of overruns for previous Special District projects is four to eight percent. On August 14, 2014, the Grand Jury chose to investigate the reasons for this cost overrun.
• R15-01
  For future projects, the Special Districts Department personnel should ensure the boring soil sample locations specified in the contract be performed on the site where the actual excavation is to be conducted.
• R15-02
  The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approve a measure that requires the Special Districts to have surveys conducted at reasonable intervals to update their existing utility drawings in order to reduce inaccurate information given to contractors.
• R15-03
  Dig Alert should be used by Special Districts in the preliminary scoping of all future underground projects as required by State law.
• R15-04
  All Administration, staff, and parents must consider bullying and maintaining a positive school climate as serious issues.
• R15-05
  Continue to improve a positive school climate and anti-bullying programs following the termination of the grant funds, and include the community and families in that effort.
• R15-06
  Promote and maintain programs that include parents, caregivers, and staff to combat bullying behavior.
• R15-07
  A review schedule of City of Colton’s Policies and Procedures should be established.
• R15-08
  Policies and Procedures should have the date adopted indicated on the item itself as well as the most recent review and approval date.
• R15-09
  City records should be stored in a secure “facility” that safeguards them in the event of a major disaster. Such “facility” may include off site facilities or “cloud” type storage. 2014-2015 San Bernardino County Grand Jury –City of Colton Governance 22
• R15-10
  Retention policies for computer backup media and hard copy media should be followed per the City of Colton retention policies.
• R15-11
  Establish a procedure that upon receipt of a business license for multi-family rentals, the property is automatically enrolled into the annual fire protection program.
• R15-12
  Combine the single-family and multi-family rental units inspection departments resulting in improved communication and cost effectiveness.
• R15-13
  Establish a procedure in which the application for a business license initiates a code inspection and Certificate of Occupancy before the issuance of a business license. All fees are to be paid at the time of applying for the business license.
• R15-14
  Modify the San Bernardino Police Department website so the public can click on a large icon similar in font and size to the Offender Watch icon so a more thorough access to records of registered sex offenders can be easily obtained. Also, the website should provide a warning to the public to check both databases as the Department of Justice (DOJ) Megan’s Law website has a more complete listing. COMMENDATION Fontana Police Department Commendation to Fontana Police Department for providing personnel and financial resources to maintain the Offender Watch program to ensure that the information is current and accessible to the public.
• R15-15
  Review and update Division SOPs for training personnel on accurate procedures.
• R15-16
  Accurately log all flight information on an independent computer based program. Information to include, but not be limited to: crew and passenger names, date and times of flights, flight’s purpose, Ride-Along waiver information, flight authorization, Hobbs numbers, and any mechanical problems noted.
• R15-17
  Maintain consistent Sheriff Department Policy and Procedures for all division personnel.
• R15-18
  Recognize the Aero Squadron for their dedication, volunteerism and adherence to division policy and procedures.
• R15-19
  Continue to monitor the towing issues
• R15-20
  Revise and update the SBCSD Manual and the TSAs.