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San Bernardino County Grand Jury • 2010-2011

Complaints Robert R. Dunlap, Chair Becky Fults Bob Mitchell James Goodrich JoAnn L. Miller Margaret Furman Melinda

Published: July 01, 2011 16 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings

F1
The City of Rialto follows the State of California Guidelines involved in approving building plans.
Related Recommendations (5)
R11-05
As a courtesy, the BOS provide the Grand Jury copies of all financial audits completed by state agencies including copies of all replies. (Findings 1, 2)
R11-16
Establish a well-defined building inspection process that ensures State Building Codes are being followed. (Finding 1) 29
R11-17
Establish a computer based program to track, monitor new home construction and building complaints to replace the current paper-based program. (Findings 1, 3)
R11-19
Implement a two tiered set of regulations for urban and rural areas. For example not imposing curbs and gutters in extreme rural areas that have no sewers, no containment, and water control programs. (Finding 1)
R11-24
Implement policy changes that restrict the creation of outstanding indebtedness for purposes of qualifying for SFP hardship status. (Findings 1, 2, 3)
F2
The City of Rialto has an inadequate record keeping system that requires numerous man-hours to search for new home construction and building complaint information.
Related Recommendations (3)
R11-18
Develop a better sign-off process that requires both printed name, signature and license or employee identification number on the building inspection reports. (Finding 2)
R11-20
Treat local residents who request services from our County with courtesy and respect to encourage dialogue. (Finding 2)
R11-22
Ensure prompt responses to communications. (Findings 2, 3)
F3
The process of issuing Correction Notices is not monitored.
Related Recommendations (1)
R11-21
More “Face to Face” meetings between the First District County Supervisor, staff members, and Special District members. (Finding 3)
F4
The Baker Community Service District has implemented its own improvements without County approval, mainly in the road paving area.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The opinion shared by the majority of members of the Baker Community Service District Board is that they are happy with the way things are presently. 32
Related Recommendations (1)
R11-23
The Community of Baker consider forming their own city, when appropriate. (Finding 5)