3 responses to findings and recommendations
R5
For any future capital improvement project of NCHA, a professional project manager or the Public Works Department be retained and the project be sent out for bid after a building permit is issued and the financing for the project is in place.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Recommendation 5: The County Public Works Safety Manual be brought up to date with current safety regulations. Response: The Board of Supervisors responded as follows: The Department of Public Works began a comprehensive review of its Safety Manual in FY 07-08. At the suggestion of the Grand Jury, staff has also contacted the City of Napa to compare information that might be beneficial to include in the new revised Manual. Staff continues to train and remain in compliance with all safety regulations but does acknowledge the need for an updated Safety Manual. It is anticipated that the completi...
R7
The NCCDPD assure that thorough plan checks are done and that permits are issued on a timely basis.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 7: The requirement of visitors signing in at the school offices before entering the campus be enforced and faculty members and other District personnel increase their awareness of any person on campus without permission. Additionally, that the District investigate fencing areas on the CES campus which allow access from the Napa River. Response: The Calistoga Joint Unified School District responded as follows: - 8 - At the beginning of the school year, all staff members were reminded of the protocols relative to visitors on campus and the requirement of visitors signing into the ...
R11
The NCHA establish a capital improvement fund for the farmworker housing centers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Recommendation 11: The Napa County Housing Authority establish a capital improvement fund for the farmworker housing centers. Response: The Board of Supervisors responded as follows: The Napa County Housing Authority Board included a capital improvement fund for the farm worker housing centers in its FY 08/09 budget adopted in June 2008. COMMENTS In reviewing the report itself and the various responses, the 2008-2009 Grand Jury notes that County Counsel took the public position the Executive Director did not have authority to sign change orders. No other statements were made by County Counsel ...