Shasta County Local Districts and Agencies

The City of Shasta Lake agrees that methamphetamine and Heroine use is increasingly becoming a major problem in Shasta County. F2: The City of Shasta Lake is in agreement with the Grand Jury regarding the need for more drug treatment, rehabilitation service and education for abusers, their families and the community. F3: The City of Shasta Lake agrees that increased law enforcement personnel are vital to the effo1ts to decrease Methamphetamine and Heroine use. Although, not specifically related to this rep01t, the City CoU11cil at its June 16, 2015 meeting approved the funding for one additional contract Shasta Co1111ty Sheriff's deputy for the 2015/16 fiscal year. RI: The City of Shasta Lake collaborates with the Cmmty and the cities of Redding and Anderson in a variety of ways. City Manager and the Co1111ty CEO meet on a quarterly basis to share information and determine if there are issues on which the jmisdictions can collaborate. The City relies on the Shasta County Health and Hmnan Services and the Shasta County Sheriff's Department, with whom the City of Shasta Lake contracts for law enforcement, to provide services and referrals, and apprise City officials about substance abuse issues within the City. In addition, the City provides annual financial aid to the Shasta County Chemical People, Youth Violence Prevention Council, and Central Valley Sober Grad. These organizations provide substance abuse prevention services, refeirnls and education. The City Manager will meet with the Gateway Unified School District Superintendent to see if the DARE program can be brought back to our school district to provide early substance abuse prevention education. The City also makes available meeting rooms free of charge to Shasta/Trinity Area Narcotics Anonymous. R2: The City of Shasta Lake supports the endeavors of Shasta County, City of Anderson and City of Redding in seeking grant funding to provide increased treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of substance abuse. The City of Shasta Lake has continually written letters of support, when requested to do so, for other jmisdiction's grant applications. City staff also continually monitors grant oppo1tunities for which the city is eligible to apply. R3: The City receives annual funding through the Citizen's Options for Police Services (COPS) grant program in the amo1111t of $100,000. This funding pays for one of the officers provided in the City's contract with the Sheriff's Depmtment. As stated in Fl above, funding for one additional contract Shasta County Sheriff's deputy for the 2015/16 fiscal year was recently approved. If there m·e any questions regarding these responses, please contact John Duckett, City Manager at 530- 275-74 l 1. It is ow· hope that with additional effort and collaboration, that Shasta County Methamphetamine and Heroine use, as well as other substance abuse, can be decreased. ClrY OF R.KDDING FRANCIE SULLIVAN, MAYOR 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 P.O. Box 496071, Redding, CA 96049-6071 530.225.4447 FAX 530.225.4463 September 2, 2015 B-080-600-800 The Honorable Gregory Gaul Presiding Judge Shasta County Superior Court 1500 Court Street, Room 205 Redding, CA 96001 Dear Judge Gaul: The Shasta County Grand Juty 2014-15 Final Report contains a report titled "Methamphetamine and Heroin Plague Shasta County Life." The Grand Jury has requested that the Redding City Council respond to the Findings and Recommendations within that repoti. Fl. The abuse of meth and heroin has serious often long-te1m destructive physical and mental effects on the users and their families. Medical, social, and psychological services and law enforcement are strained. Response to F 1: The respondent agrees with the finding. F2. Shasta County needs more drug treatment, rehabilitation services and drug education for abusers, their families and the community to reduce drug abuse and strengthen life skills of those most at risk. Response to F2: The respondent agrees with the finding. F3. County and city law enforcement, as currently staffed, are unable to fully combat drng abuse. Response to F3: The respondent agrees with the finding. RI. The Grand Jury recommends that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors collaborate with the city councils of Redding, Anderson and City of Shasta Lake, the business communities, service organizations, school distriqts and others throughout the county to provide early drug education programs, including an educational media campaign. Letter to The Honorable Grego,y Gaul September 2, 2015 Re: Response to Shasta County Grand Ju,y Report Page2 Response to Rl: The recommendation_ requires further analysis over the next six months to determine more precisely what the. City of Redding's participation would entail. The City of Redding collaborates with the County of Shasta on a wide range of community issues. The City of Redding is willing to collaborate with the County of Shasta and other stakeholders on this recommendation, as well. R2. The Grand Jury recommends that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and city councils seek funding through grants and ballot propositions to increase treatment and rehabilitation services. Response to R2: The recommendation will not be implemented. The City of Redding does not operate any drng-related treatment or rehabilitation services. Therefore, it is not practical for the City of Redding to apply for such grants. The City of Redding will continue to support the County of Shasta's efforts, however, to secure such grants to better serve the community. R3. The Grand Jury recommends that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors collaborate with city councils to seek funding through grants and ballot propositions to maintain and increase law enforcement staff to combat illegal drngs. Response to R3: This recommendation has been implemented. The City of Redding has been able to successfully secure grants to maintain and increase law enforcement staff to combat illegal drngs and other criminal activity. The City of Redding will continue to pursue grant oppmtunities in collaboration with the County of Shasta. On behalf of the City Council, I would like to thank and commend the Grand Jury for its dedication and hard work. The City Council values and respects the impotiant role that the Grand Jury se1ves in our community. Sincerely, iI:. ,-.., ' ~ <'..,I..__{_ J.r.ar?cie Sullivan Mayor FS:KS:lsC:\D,:,cumcnts and Settings\shank\My Documents\1.fa)'Or·CC\20 l S\109-02-JSGrandJury.doc CITY OF REDDING 777 CYPRESS AVENUE, REDDING, CA 9600 I P.O. Box 49607 f, REDDING, CA 96049-6071 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER KURT STA RMAN, CITY MANAGER BARRY TIPPIN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER GREG CLARK, DEPUTY CJTY MANAGER 530,225.4060 530.225.4325 FAX July 22, 2015 B-080-600-800 The Honorable Gregory Gaul Presiding Judge Shasta County Superior Court 1500 Court Street, Room 205 Redding, CA 96001 Dear Judge Gaul: -15 Final Report contains a report titled "Turf Troubles in River City". The Grand Jury has requested that the City Manager of the City of Redding respond to the Finding #1, Finding #5, and Recommendation #4 within that report. Fl. The turf for each of the four soccer fields needs to be replaced within two-three years. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. It is uncertain when the turf for each field will need to be replaced. However, the finding above appears to be reasonable. F5. There has never been an audit of the Shasta Regional Soccer Association's (SRSA) financial records of monies received, expended and available for the Replacement Fund. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The City of Redding retains the contractual right to audit the SRSA's financial records, but there has been no need for a full audit. With that said, the City of Redding's Director of Community Services receives and reviews the SRSA's financial reports on a regular basis. R4. The COR shall provide accurate accounting to the City Council and the public annually by August 15 of each year for compliance with the fiscal Soccer Park Lease terms. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented by October 31, 2015. The Director of Community Services will provide a report to the Community Services Advisory Commission on an annual basis. The report will be made available to the City Council and the public. o"~,:;.. :J~ / . ,"\-~i u/, 1f-·-~'"--. \ ;,;;.·. ~. jG .l ~ ~~ . "'"·- ,- /~" ' ' < ~~Q,:;;.'f:. ,·· Response to Grand Jmy July 22, 2015 Re: "Turf Troubles in River City" Page2 In closing, I would like to thank and commend the Grand Jury for its dedication and hard work. I value and respect the important role that the Grand Jury serves in om· community. ~ Kurt Stannan City Manager M:\GrandJ ury\20 l 5\L07-21-15Gran d Jury So ccerPark.doc c: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Kim Niemer, Director of Commmlity Services CITY OF REDDING FRANCIE SULLIVAN, MAYOR 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 P.O. Box 496071, Redding. CA 96049-6071 530.225.4447 FAX 530.225.4463 September 2, 2015 B-080-600-800 The Honorable Gregory Gaul Presiding Judge Shasta County Superior Court 1500 Court Street, Room 205 Redding, CA 96001 Dear Judge Gaul: -15 Final Report contains a report titled "Turf Troubles in River City." The Grand Jury has requested that the Redding City Council respond to the Findings 2, 3, and 4, and Recommendations I through 4. F2. There is insufficient money in the "Replacement Fund" to replace the turf. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. F3. Several amendments to the 01iginal Soccer Park Lease over five years have not resulted in adequate monies to the Replacement Fund. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The amendments were made when the lessor was unable to comply with the existing lease requirements in order to keep the park open and available to the public. F4. The COR has failed to perf01m its fiduciary duty to its citizens to protect the $10 million investment required by the original Soccer Park Lease with amendments. Response: The respondent disagrees with this finding. The City of Redding manages the lease agreement closely. The severe economic recession of the last several years impacted revenue at the park. The City of Redding has provided no financial support to operate the Soccer Park since it first opened in 2007 and thousands of residents have enjoyed the recreational amenities. Refusing to amend the lease would have caused the Soccer Park to close or the City of Redding to assume operational responsibility, which was not possible when drastic cuts were being made to the City's General Fund due to the recession. Letter to The Honorable Grego,y Gaul September 2, 2015 Re: Response to Shasta County Grand Jwy Report Page2 RI. The COR shall conduct a forensic audit of SRSA's financial records between 2007 and 2014 by January 15, 2016. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City of Redding reviews Soccer Park financial reports monthly. . There is no evidence of impropriety that would justify the expense or effort of a forensic audit. R2. The COR shall develop by October 1, 2015 a strategy to replace the turf that is not dependent on pending litigation or the cutTent Soccer Park Lease dated September 26, 2012. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented. Responsibility for replacing the turfrests with the Shasta Regional Soccer Association. However, the City of Redding will continue to work with the Shasta Regional Soccer Association to identify long-term solutions and strategies. R3. The COR shall establish a viable business plan for the soccer park that would provide a sustainable operation by October 1, 2015. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented. The City of Redding does not operate the facility. The City of Redding has an agreement with the Shasta Regional Soccer Association for operation of the Redding Soccer Park. R4. The COR shall provide accurate accounting to the City Council and the public annually by August 15 of each year for compliance with the fiscal Soccer Park Lease terms. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by October 31, 2015. The Director of Community Services will provide a report to the Community Services Advisory Commission on an annual basis. The repmt will be made available to the City Council and the public. In closing, I would like to thank and commend the Grand Jury for its diligent efforts on behalf of our community. Sincerely, CT;:': Mayor FS:KS:KN:!s C:\Documents and Set!ings\sbank\My DocumentslJ..fayor-CC\20 IS \l..09-02-1 SOrandJurySP.doe

The short staffing of the Children's Services Branclt, combined with Sltasta County's ltiglt level of substantiated cltild abuse and neglect cases, ltas reduced lite Cltildren 's Services Branch's ability to find permanent placements in a timely fasltion for cltildren wlto need tit em. Shasta County ltas only been able to place 76% (down from 83% in 2012) of cltildren needing permanent placement within tltree years compared to state-wide average of 86%. Response: The Board of Supervisors agrees that a reduced level of staffing to provide permanency services has been a contributing factor in the decline in the number of children for whom pem1anent placements were made within the timeliness standard. Two new Social Work positions included in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Health and Human Services Agency Budget will be assigned to the provision of permanency services.

Social workers and children are put in unsafe situations because of the after hours oversigltt of cltildre11 taken into temporary custody. Cltildren 's Services Branch policy allows it social worker to take temporary custody of cltildren from law enforcement and remain in tlte office before another on-call worker is available. Response: The Board of Supervisors disagrees with this finding. Health and Human Services Agency Children's Services has policies in place regarding employee safety and building secmity as well as, after hours emergency response that address the need for two staff to be present when a child is in the building awaiting placement after business hours.

There is a need for an expanded mobile response unity witlt personnel who can access critical ltealtlt information and screen patients to serve the extensive rural areas. It would reduce lite strain 011 law enforcement and emergency rooms. Response: The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. FS. The lack of local inpatient psycltiatric beds for cltildren strain emergency room resources and causes stress to cltildren in crisis and to tlteir families. Response: The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding.

There has never been an audit of the Shasta Regional Soccer Association's (SRSA) financial records of monies received, expended and available for the Replacement Fund. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. The City of Redding retains the contractual right to audit the SRSA's financial records, but there has been no need for a full audit. With that said, the City of Redding's Director of Community Services receives and reviews the SRSA's financial reports on a regular basis.

Within the City of Redding there is no teen center and no f01mal after school programs are offered at local high schools. There is a lack of accessible programs to attract teenagers and involve them in organized activities after school. Response to F6: The respondent agrees that the City of Redding does not currently operate a teen center.

Shasta County is fortunate that school districts and the Shasta County Office of Education had the vision to apply early for ASES and 21" Century grants. Not all schools in California have access to these after school programs. Response: The Shasta County Superintendent of Schools agrees with this finding and welcomes opportunities to partner with interested districts in applying for future ASES and 21st Century grants.