Riceived Presiding Judge Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus Sep 2 5 2025 P.o. Box 3488 Modesto,*

R1a

The SR911 CEDAC in a leadership role should assemble a multidisciplinary task force from the City of Modesto, Stanislaus County, and include members of the emergency response community in Stanislaus County to comprehensively update the SR911 JPA. This revision task force should be formed by October 31, 2025, with a target completion date for the JPA revisions of April 30, 2026. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted at this time. There is no current deadline for an amendment to the SR911 JPA. City and County executive teams and legal counsel have met regarding the SR911 JPA for more than 18 months. The working group collaborated on the recent amendments to the SR911 JPA and have continued to discuss potential amendments of the JPA. The working group has also collaborated on the implementation of the Central Square Computer Aided Dispatch System. There is no deadline for any revisions to the JPA due to the current discussions involving the Sheriff's issues with using the new CAD system. A continued discussion regarding the role of the JPA and who it dispatches for is needed in order to prepare any amendments. Further analysis is needed to develop the scope of potential amendments and timeline if desired. 2

R1b

The JPA revision task force should make necessary revisions, including but not limited to detailed policy for the role and authority of the SR911 Director by April 30, 2026. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Further analysis is needed regarding the role of the JPA and what entities it will assist. Discussions regarding desired amendments to the JPA and role and the authority of the SR911 Director will be included as part of those discussions and analysis.

R1c

The JPA revision task force, with assistance from the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County legal and purchasing departments, should develop their own comprehensive, detailed RFP process for future use when making major purchases by April 30, 2026. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Both the City and the County have established regulations related to procurement. Until further discussions are held regarding the SR911 JPA, including, but not limited to, what entities it provides dispatching services for and the JPA's roles and responsibilities, it is not possible to prepare a stand-alone "RFP process" for the JPA. Further analysis is needed to determine whether this recommendation is desired/needed; however, at this time, no plans exist to implement it.

R1d

The JPA revision task force and the Sheriff's Office should address and develop written policy concerning the responsibility for maintaining compliance with CLETS regulations including designating responsibility for performing recurring required audits of security of the CLETS information by April 30, 2026. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not within the legal authority of the Modesto City Council to audit, maintain, or oversee CLETS compliance. Under CLETS regulations and applicable law, the law enforcement agency that maintains the direct connection to the California Department of Justice is responsible for ensuring compliance with CLETS requirements.

R2a

It is recommended that both the Sheriff's Office and County Officials strictly adhere to the requirements included in the letter of March 11, 2025, going forward in order to prevent any further misunderstandings or miscommunications that have resulted in delays in the past. Response: The City is not in a position to respond to whether this recommendation has been or will be implemented. The recommendation deals with the Sheriff's Office and the County. It is the City's desire that all parties work together to implement what is best for the public safety of our community.

R2b

It is recommended that the Sheriff's Office adhere to usual and customary practices requested by county officials for providing information in advance of public meetings so that information can be reviewed by officials and the public prior to meetings. Response: The City agrees that it is necessary for all parties to adhere to usual and customary practices to improve public meetings and provide the public with necessary information. However, the City is not in a position to respond to whether this recommendation has been or will be implemented. The recommendation deals with the Sheriff's Office and the County. It is the City's desire that all parties work together to implement what is best for the public safety of our community. 3

R3a

Stanislaus County, City of Modesto, and the Sheriff's Office officials should utilize independent outside intervention in the form of professional mediators and/or subject matter experts to process interpersonal damages in working relationships of key figures and to provide unbiased information related to product efficacy. The use of outside professional mediators and subject matter experts should commence by October 31, 2025. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Subject matter experts have been involved throughout the process of the Central Square CAD implementation. The Sheriff's Office has been invited to participate in the process. The City of Modesto is committed to working collaboratively with all parties, including the Sheriff's Office, to ensure the continuity of public safety services for the residents SR911 serves.

R3b

The Sheriff's Office needs to take a lead role in reconciliation with the other stakeholders and acknowledge that it is only one county department among many with competing interests and must function in a more cooperative, collaborative manner. Response: The City agrees that cooperation and maintaining good working relationships are necessary among all stakeholders involved in SR911. However, the City is not in a position to respond to whether this recommendation has been or will be implemented since it is directed towards the Sheriff's Office. It is the City's desire that all parties work together to implement what is best for the public safety of our community.

R4

The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors should initiate action to create a Stanislaus County Sheriff's Oversight Commission and/or an Office of Inspector General pursuant to Government Code §25303.7. This can be accomplished by either an action by the Board of Supervisors or through a vote of county residents. This recommendation should be accomplished by December 31, 2025. Response: The City is not in a position to respond to whether this recommendation has been or will be implemented. The City is not aware of an Oversight Commission and/or an Office of Inspector General being created. The recommendation deals with the Sheriff's Office and the County. It is the City's desire that all parties work together to implement what is best for the public safety of our community. MODESTO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-314 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESPONSE TO THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2024-2025 STANISLAUS COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT- CASE #25-25GJ WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, the City received reports from the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ), Case Number 25-23GJ, titled, "Community Assisted Emergency Dispatch in Stanislaus County: Fraught with Divisive Controversy Resulting in Public Safety Vulnerability, It is not what you want; it is how you go about getting it.;" and WHEREAS, the SCCGJ conducted an examination of the replacement of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system utilized by Stanislaus Regional 911 (SR911) who currently provides emergency dispatch services to two (2) member agencies participating in the Consolidated Emergency Dispatch Agency Joint Powers Authority, the City of Modesto and the County of Stanislaus; and WHEREAS, according to the SCCGJ report, the "replacement and implementation of an obsolete Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system in Stanislaus County has consumed an inordinate amount of costly staff time and government resources. Factions with strongly held polarized positions have developed with the Sheriff's Office being the outlier among the multiple stakeholders;" and WHEREAS, the report also details conflict "centered around the choice of product and provider, implementation details, as well as decision making power and control;" and WHEREAS, the SCCGJ report summarized the following: "The situation has deteriorated to the point of threatened lawsuits involving what are normally aligned, cooperative governmental 1 2025-314 09/09/2025/CMO/SDouglass/Item 5 departments. Due to the ongoing conflicts, decision making related to solutions going forward were postponed and delayed. This resulted in the currently outdated and unsupported system continuing to be utilized pending replacement which has resulted in vulnerabilities within the community related to emergency response. Recent directives issued by County leadership have moved forward the purchase and implementation of an updated CAD system while the Sheriff's Office insists on continuing its pursuit of an alternative dispatch system which combines a records management and jail management plan." WHEREAS, on June 16, 2022, the City received reports from the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury, Case Number 22-05GJ, titled, "Homelessness: The Elusive Definition of "Success" and Case Number 22-07GJ, titled, "The Future of Urban Water Supply and Demand;" and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed and responded to respective findings and recommendations as noted in the attached response letter to the SCCGJ; and WHEREAS, while the City has varying responses to each of the findings and recommendations ranging from agreement to partial disagreement, it is noted that the City is not in a position to respond to some recommendations regarding implementation, because the recommendation(s) pertain solely to the Sheriff's Office and the County of Stanislaus; and WHEREAS, the City remains vigilant in implementing the new CAD system to ensure the continuity in public safety services to the City of Modesto residents, businesses and visitors and is committed to partnering and coordinating with our neighboring 2 2025-314 09/09/2025/CMO/SDouglass/Item 5 jurisdictions to provide a high level of service and response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby approves the responses to the Findings and Recommendations of the 2024- 2025 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Report- Case #25-25GJ. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and directed to forward the approved responses to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Stanislaus County. [0] 3 09/09/2025/CMO/SDouglass/Item 5 2025-314 The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 9th day of September, 2025, by Councilmember Wright, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember Escutia- Braaton, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Councilmembers: AYES: Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen Councilmembers: NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ATTEST: RES-PEREZ, CMC, DIANE City Clerk (SEAL) Э APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: JOSÉ M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney 09/09/2025/CMO/SDouglass/Item 5 4 2025-314