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Findings 5 findings
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critical programs. The chairperson has difficulty maintaining order during the public comment portions of
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the HLVRCD meetings. The public speaks out of turn and for long periods of time, failing to follow the agenda notification of a five-minute limitation for public comment.
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The inability to retain qualified staff is problematic. Improved pay and accommodation
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for educational opportunities for potential qualified employees already established locally may improve this situation. There are some free services provided for which Environmental Health could collect fees.
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Recommendations Strive to obtain funding for unfunded mandates from the federal and state governments.
Recommendations 6
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R1of the watermaster program. If the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District continues to administer the
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R2watermaster program, all irrigation water issues should be referred to the Watermaster Advisory Committee prior to coming to the HLVRCD Board. During public meetings, and after the public comment portion of the agenda, at the
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R3chairperson's discretion, restrict public comments to a time limit, and only allow comments on topics under discussion at that time.
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R4those requiring re-inspections for noncompliance and those done for mortgage companies on property sales.
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R5supervisor to ensure investigation is progressing and appropriate follow-up procedures are being followed. Review "boiler plate" policies to ensure they meet the needs of a small, rural police
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R6department. Commendations: Yes The Susanville Police Department should be commended for continuing to investigate the case on the female overdose, and despite initial delays, obtaining a complaint and making an arrest of a person suspected of criminal conduct.
Conclusions 1
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CL1The Board of Supervisors would like to once again take this opportunity to thank those who have served as Grand Jurors for the 2014-2015 year. It is a considerable commitment, and can, from what we have seen, be frustrating at times. This Board of Supervisors wishes to acknowledge our shared interest in making Lassen County a safer, happier and more productive place to live and work. We pledge to continue to work with future Grand Juries in reaching this goal. City of Susanville (530) 257-1000 • 66 North Lassen Street • Susanville, CA 96130-3904 August 20, 2015 Sent Via U.S. Mail The Honorable Michele Verderosa Presiding Judge of the Lassen County Superior Court 2610 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 RE: Susanville City Council Responses to 2014-15 Grand Jury Final Report Dear Judge Verderosa: On June 15, 2015, you instructed the Lassen County Superior Court clerk to file the 2014-15 Lassen County Grand Jury Final Report. This report included the results of an inquiry into two complaints against the Police Department of the City of Susanville (SPD). At issue in the Grand Jury's investigation were allegations that the SPD was negligent in its investigations of two suspicious deaths. The Grand Jury reviewed the SPD's policies and procedures regarding reports of a death and whether the department followed those policies when it investigated the two deaths that were the subjects of the complaints. The complaints and the results of the Grand Jury's inquiry provided the basis for the final report. Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05 and with appreciation for the chance to respond to the community's concerns, the City Council for the City of Susanville (City) provides the following responses to both the findings and recommendations. Additionally, the City includes a point of clarification to the report for your information and consideration.
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