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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 6 findings
F1
Page 37
There are three Facebook pages for the TCMVCD which are ―unofficial‖. Unofficial pages are created by Facebook when the public shows an interest in a business. These pages may miss-lead the public.
F2
Page 37
The TCMVCD supplies multiple sources of information and education to the public through literature, press releases and public presentations when requested and in accordance with the requirements of the Brown Act which requires open meetings. The TCMVCD also relies on the public to report highly infested areas and to ensure mosquito populations are not allowed to proliferate. As quoted in the Tehama County LAFCO report on , section 3.8: Local Accountability and Governance: ―The internet is also a low cost yet highly effective tool for providing information and involving residents with District affairs.‖ An Internet presence would serve both the public and the TCMVCD to better understand and comply with requirements.
F3
Page 37
There is no public notification previous to areas being sprayed or treated. Furthermore, the public, in treatment areas may be unaware they may either opt out or request spraying.
F4
Page 37
The uncontrolled loose leaf binder which documents all business requirements may be out of date and has no requirements to be updated on a regular basis. Data is available to the public on demand. 35
F5
Page 46
A ―Homeless compliance team‖ has been formed and they have been credited with the most recent homeless camp cleanups. This team is comprised of members of the following organizations: Tehama County Sheriff Department, Fish and Wildlife, District Attorney‘s office, Probation Department, Public Works, Green Waste, and RBPD.
F6
Page 46
The interviewed City Council member and the City representative both believe that Red Bluff needs a permanent homeless shelter and are willing to work with other city, county, and private organizations to help create solutions to the homeless problem.
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 38, management should consider making one of the three Facebook pages ―official‖ and merge the other two pages into it, creating one page the public can reference. Refer to the following for further information: https://www.facebook.com/help/168172433243582?helpref=uf_permalink
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R2Page 38, management should create an internet presence. A Facebook page (or other web based information tool) created to better inform and educate the public about the general services of the TCMVCD. This should include the ability to ―opt out‖ of being sprayed, request spraying, and provide general notice to areas being assessed for a possible spray.
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R3Page 38, management should create a control system to replace current loose leaf binder information. Said control system should mandate a yearly review and update as needed with multiple copies stored in more than one location.
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R4Page 46The Grand Jury encourages the City Council continue to grant financial support to groups that provide homeless services. 44