Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Response to:
Orr Street Bridge
City of Ukiah Response
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings
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Partially Disagree. The City of Ukiah has no opinion or knowledge of the funding Theli bmrietaadtitohn osf o lof cthaell yC aOvCa. ilable services does not have or require written policies and procedures to monitor the level of service being provided for the homeless which results in Fse3r.v ice outcomes for the homeless not being measured. (Requested response by Ukiah City Manager, Ukiah Police Department.) Partially Disagree. The City of Ukiah has no firsthand knowledge of this and does Gapnso itn a tdhme iHnoismteerle csos nSterravcitcse sw Siythst hemom oef lCeassre s,e sruvcihc ea ps rcoovoirddeinrsa.t ed, collaborative response teams of service providers and law enforcement, are filled by law enforcement agencies that Far4e. resource-limited and have unfilled liaison positions for effective Community Policing. (Requested response by Ukiah City Manager, Ukiah Police Department.) Partially Disagree. The City of Ukiah agrees that there are gaps in the system of care that often fall on law enforcement. It is also true that the City of Ukiah is resource-limited and has unfilled positions. However, recent partnerships with HHSA and other County partners have resulted in the development of a part-time Theh CoOmCe lheasss ao uqturaenatcihta tteivaem r aantidn gth sey spteroms ptoe cgtr oafd ree sseoruvriccee sp rfoorv imdeern ataplp hliecaalnthts .o uTthree ach. rating tool does not evaluate prior objectives of an applicant to determine a history of Fsu5c. c essful outcomes. There is no rating system for similar services funded separately through County Health and Human Services. (Requested response by Ukiah City Manager, Ukiah Police Department.) Disagree. The City of Ukiah Staff is aware of an objective rating system used to Lawe vEanlfuoartcee mfuenndti nagge anpcpielisc aartieo rnesp, rbeuste nntoetd o onne tthhea tC OisC u bsye dth teo U“gPrDa.d eW” istehr tvhiec ea pbsreonvcide eorfs . Federal guidance on how to coordinate police with program services, there is a collaboration Fga6p. between providers and government agencies that requires creative local solutions to establish protocols, and define clear roles for service providers and agencies, to foster working relationships. (Required response by Ukiah City Council. Requested response by Ukiah City Manager, Ukiah Police Department.) Partially Disagree. It is true that UPD represents law enforcement on the COC Board and we agree that there is often a collaboration gap between providers and government agencies that requires creative local solutions. We disagree that this Theg mapa jiosr eitnyt iorfe mlye dmubee tros aonn athbes eCnOcCe aorfe F eemdeprloayl egeusi doaf nocthe.e r agencies and struggle to address the level of service needed locally without policy guidance from the Board of FSu7p. ervisors, City elected officials, or other assigned staff. (Required response by Ukiah City Council. Requested response by Ukiah City Manager, Ukiah Police Department.) Partially Disagree. The City of Ukiah has no jurisdiction over the other agencies and/or homeless service providers, and cannot speak on their behalf. Narrative Summary of Required/Requested Responses to Grand Jury
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