Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Overdue Responses to the 2018/19 Civil Grand Jury Report*
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The City of Soledad prepared a timely response but failed to follow-through to obtain a signature on the duly-approved response letter and to mail the letter in a timely matter.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The City of Soledad should develop and implement new procedures (if none currently exist), and review existing procedures for responding to the Civil Grand Jury's findings and recommendations to ensure that the city's response is delivered to the presiding judge on or before the due date. These procedures should be developed and implemented of the publication of this report.
F2
The City of Seaside failed to comply with the requirements set forth in California Penal Code §933.05, but quickly corrected the omission once notified.
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R2
The City of Seaside should develop and implement new procedures (if none currently exist) and review existing procedures for responding to the Civil Grand Jury's findings and recommendations to ensure that the city's response is delivered to the presiding judge on or before the due date. These procedures should be developed and implemented of the publication of this report.
F3
The City of Del Rey Oaks prepared a timely response but failed to follow-through by mailing out the duly approved response and letter in a timely matter.
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R3
The City of Del Rey Oaks should develop and implement new procedures (if none currently exist), and review existing procedures for responding to the Civil Grand Jury's findings and recommendations to ensure that the city's response is delivered to the presiding judge on or before the due date. These procedures should be developed and implemented of the publication of this report.
F4
- There is advanced training available for sexual assault investigators, but LEAs are instead relying upon senior investigators to provide "on the job training to other investigators within their respective departments." The SSPD sends all detectives to a Sexual Assault Investigator Course when assigned to the SSPD Investigations Division. The three detectives assigned to the SSPD Investigations Division have all completed the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Police, Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI) Sexual Assault Investigator Course.
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R4
– By July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, every Monterey County LEA should report to their governing body and the public the required data outlined in PC 680.4. The SSPD will work with the Seaside City Attorney to determine what can publicly be reported and will annually report items related to PC 680.4 on the SSPD webpage.
F5
– Training for advanced skills in the forensics of sexual assault investigations is not prioritized in the budgeting process. The City of Seaside and SSPD place a significant emphasis on professional development and specialized training, as reflected in our budget ($117,950). We ensure our detectives have the most relevant training available and our budget supports it.
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R5
– By July 15, 2020, every Monterey County LEA should develop a funding source, such as grants, for additional expertise training and recertification within the Sexual Assault and Forensic Division. The SSPD consistently searches for grant opportunities and leverages any successful grant awards with the SSPD operating budget.
F6
– Some LEAs rely on cross-training less experienced patrol officers to supplement understaffed investigative teams rather than prioritizing the strategic increase of well-trained investigators. The SSPD prioritizes sexual assault investigation training for our detectives. Moreover, the SSPD has officers that were previously assigned as detectives and attended the sexual assault investigation training who are currently assigned to patrol.
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R6
– By fiscal year 2020-2021, every Monterey County LEA should add or dedicate certified staff for Sexual Assault Investigations and include that increased cost in their budgets. As was previously described, all SSPD detectives are California POST trained in sexual assault investigations. All of the SSPD detectives are assigned sexual assault investigations. We hope that this information addresses the Grand Jury's findings and recommendations. Please contact SSPD Chief Abdul D. Pridgen if you have any questions or require additional information. Respectfully, Ian Oglesby Mayor
F7
– All jurisdictions can expedite the investigations of rape crimes through access to the RADS processing to facilitate timely resolution of rape cases. The SSPD has access to and utilizes the RADS processing system.
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R7
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT B. 2019 BUSINESS OF THE FOURTH QUARTER C. MONTEREY PENINSULA HOUSING COALITION
F8
– Most LEAs in Monterey County have implemented DNA testing protocols established by the CDOJ which have reduced the likelihood of unprocessed DNA evidence. The SSPD has implemented DNA testing protocols that are in compliance with CDOJ.
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R8
CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: That the minutes be reviewed and approved. B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of January 25, 2020 through February 7, 2020 including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits and wired payments related to the pay period ending January 30, 2020. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $1,513,766.89. C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2020 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE D. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND WAIVE ALL FEES RELATED TO THE 2020 SUSTAINABLE SEASIDE 9TH ANNUAL SEASIDE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT SEASIDE CITY HALL LAWN ON APRIL, 26 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Approve a request from Sustainable Seaside's request for co-sponsorship to waive all fees in the approximate amount of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventy-Six Dollars ($2,876.00) related to the Seaside Sustainable 9th Annual Seaside Earth Day Celebration at City Hall Lawn on April 26, 2020. E. APPROVE CITY RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT ON RAPE KIT PROCESSING RECOMMENDATION: Authorize submittal of letter.
F9
– There is no centralized authority coordinating all LEAs in Monterey County regarding collection, processing and reporting of sexual assaults. The SSPD complies with all state mandates and employs contemporary best practices to investigate sexual assaults. The SSPD attends monthly meetings with other Monterey County Sexual Assault Investigators, including the District Attorney, to share information and coordinate any investigations which might involve other jurisdictions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
PUBLIC HEARING A. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE 6.04.170 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the second reading of the draft ordinance. City Council REGULAR Meeting February 20, 2020 200 PM Agenda B. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING ELECTION SIGN CODE REGULATIONS AND MODIFYING THE FEE SCHEDULE AS APPROPRIATE (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the second reading of the draft ordinance modifying election sign code regulations and modifying the fee schedule as appropriate.
Additional Recommendations 4
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R10BUSINESS ITEMS A. RECEIVE THE 2019-2020 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT, ACCEPT AND FILE THE REPORT, PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Receive the FY 2019-2020 Mid-Year Budget Report, accept and file the report, provide direction to staff, and consider adoption of a Resolution approving the proposed budget adjustments. B. REVIEW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY POLICING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Discuss options relative to the establishment of a Community Policing Advisory Committee. C. REVIEW ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA RECOMMENDATION: Provide clear direction on agenda setting procedures.
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R11MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS This is a time specifically set aside for members of the City Council, the City Manager and City Attorney to make brief comments of general interest to the community, make requests that items be added to future City Council meeting agendas as necessary and report on committee assignments.
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R12COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS City Council REGULAR Meeting February 20, 2020 250 PM Agenda A. REQUEST TO AGENDIZE A DISCUSSION OF THE MUNICIPALITIES, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS INSURANCE GROUP (MCSIG) PROVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE AND NON- DISCRIMINATORY PROVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS (WIZARD)
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R13ADJOURNMENT Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: March 5, 2020 7:00 PM The City of Seaside is committed to providing accessible facilities and accommodating people with disabilities in all of its services programs and activities. If special considerations are needed by any person to fully participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk at 899-6707 no fewer than two business days prior to the meeting to allow reasonable arrangements. The City Council chamber is equipped with a portable microphone and assisted listening devices are available at all meetings. City Council Meetings that are held in the City Council Chambers are broadcast live to all Seaside residents on Comcast Channel 25 and U-verse Channel 99. Live streamed meeting videos as well as videos of past meetings are available on the City's website at: http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us/129/City-Council-Committee-Agendas Agenda-related writings or documents provided during public meetings are available for public inspection during the meeting or from the office of the City Clerk. This agenda is posted in compliance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or Section 54956. City Council REGULAR Meeting February 20, 2020 260 PM Agenda
No Responses Found 3
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