Plumas County Animal Services

Recommendations 8

• R1

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends that Board of Supervisors direct the Child Protective Services to create a workable, written policy and/or procedure when a Foster Care Juvenile needs to be immediately removed from a Foster Care Home. Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Plumas County Civil Grand Jury requires responses from the following governing bodies: Director of Social Services (R1) Board of Supervisors (R1) Response Date; Content Responding Recomme Summary of Reply and 2018-19 Response Timely or responsive to Agency ndation Civil Grand Jury Analysis Tardy? PC §933.05(b)? Social R1 August 7, 2018 / Yes Will not be implemented. Reply Services Timely focused on Finding and not Recommendation. However, response did address development of policy and procedures related to placement of juveniles. Respondent disagreed with the Finding and explained the reason for disagreement. Upon further review, the Department did adopt a policy for when removal of a child was necessary. Board of R1 September 18, 2018 Yes Will be implemented. BOS Supervisors / Tardy indicated they will direct a (BOS) policy or procedure to be developed and implemented 2. Plumas County Animal Services The 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury initiated an investigation of the Plumas County Animal Services to review the security, administration, maintenance and staffing of the shelter facility. The report was issued on June 6, 2018, with responses to five of the eight Recommendations required from the Board of Supervisors and responses to the other three Recommendations required from the Plumas County Sheriff, who oversees the Animal Services. Responses were received on August 20, 2018 and September 28, 2018. The complete responses submitted for this report appear on the Plumas County Grand Jury website at http://www.countyofplumANasIM.coAmL /SAErRcVhiIvCeE.aSs px?AMID=38
• R2

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors to direct the County Facility Services Department to connect the Animal Shelter generator to the building. Test the emergency operation and develop operating instructions to train Shelter personnel in the use of the generator.
• R3

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors direct the Department of Facility Services to resolve the password issue.
• R4

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors direct the Department of Facility Services to relocate the security camera system monitor to the front desk and relocate cameras for optimum surveillance.
• R5

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize funds to purchase an Animal Shelter management computer program.
• R6

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff’s Office reevaluate the benefits of the use of inmates and hire additional employees and/or enlist volunteers to assist in the operation of the Animal Shelter.
• R7

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff’s Office include the Animal Control Supervisor in their annual budgeting proceedings.
• R8

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  The 2017-2018 Plumas County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff to direct his staff the develop an office policy and procedure manual for the operation of the Animal Shelter. Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Plumas County Civil Grand Jury requires responses from the following governing bodies: Board of Supervisors (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) Plumas County Sheriff (R6, R7, R8) Response Date; Content Responding Recomme Summary of Reply and 2018-19 Response Timely responsive to PC Agency ndation Civil Grand Jury Analysis or Tardy? §933.05 (b)? Board of R1 September 18, Yes Further analysis needed. On Supervisors 2018; Tardy May 1, 2018 BOS approved a contract for repair and service of crematorium. Will then need to see if a cost analysis will be necessary. Board of R2 September 18, Yes Will be implemented. BOS will Supervisors 2018; Tardy direct Facility Services to reconnect the generator. 2018- 2019 Civil Grand Jury follow up found that the generator has been reconnected and is now functional. Board of R3 September 18, Yes Will be implemented. BOS will Supervisors 2018; Tardy direct Facility Services to address the camera password issue. Grand Jury follow up found that the software is functional. Board of R4 September 18, Yes Will be implemented. BOS will Supervisors 2018; Tardy direct Facility Services to address moving the camera monitor. 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury follow up found that the camera monitor is functional and visible to front desk personnel. Board of R5 September 18, Yes Further analysis is needed. Supervisors 2018; Tardy Since the budget process was completed for fiscal year 2018- 2019, the funds were not appropriated but the current software is sufficient for operational needs. Sheriff’s R6 August 30, 2018; Yes Will not be implemented. Until Office Timely funding is secured / approved, Sheriff’s Office will consider GJ Recommendation regarding use of inmates. 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury follow up found that currently the facility is staffed by two employees and five volunteers. Inmates are not currently being used at the facility. Sheriff’s R7 August 20, 2018; Yes Implemented. Animal Control Office Timely Supervisor has always been involved in the budgetary process; information that the GJ was given that ACS was not involved was erroneous. Sheriff’s R8 August 20, 2018; Yes Further analysis needed. Office Timely Sheriff’s Office will look into any deficiencies related to policy manuals. No timeframe or further actions are indicated. 24