County of San Benito Board of Supervisors*

R1

The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the County Board of Supervisors should aggressively pursue Federal and State grant money to guarantee payment back to the Bureau of Reclamation needed to rid the reservoir of the invasive zebra mussel infestation. As SBC Congressional representation changes in Washington DC, the Board of Supervisors needs to determine the best course of action required to ensure an effective communication channel. Response to R1: The recommendation has been implemented as the Board aggressively seeks options to eradicate the zebra mussel from San Justo. The County does not own the San Justo Reservoir; therefore, the Board's oversight of what occurs is limited. The Bureau of Reclamation owns the Reservoir, San Benito Water District operates the water, and when it was opened, the County of San Benito was responsible for managing the recreational activity. In December of 1985, the County of San Benito entered a management agreement with the United States of America for the development, administration, operations, and maintenance of recreation at San Justo Reservoir for a term of 50 years, therefore expiring in 2035. In 2035 our agreement to maintain recreation will expire. Since 2008, San Justo Reservoir has been under quarantine, and closure of public access was implemented to prevent the potential spread of the invasive exotic zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). We are the only region in California with this excessive species and the risk and impact it can have on the State's water system are significant. The County has looked and continues to investigate any available grants and has always sought effective communications with our congressional representatives.

R2

The Civil Grand Jury recommends Creating a Violent Crimes Task Force to investigate illegal activity, disrupt gang activity and reduce the volume of illegal drugs and weapons brought into the community. RESPONSE to R-2: This recommendation will not be implemented at this time it is not reasonable in light of budgetary and staffing considerations. However, the Board supports the Sheriff's departmental operational actions to respond and reduce the volume of illegal activity in San Benito County within the allocated budget. The Board supports the Department and additional staff was approved during this year's budget process.

R3

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors accelerate a review of the current contract between the City of Hollister/VEOLIA and the Sunnyslope Water District to determine the cost effectiveness of having separate entities duplicating operations at the two facilities. RESPONSE to R3: The recommendation will not be implemented as the Board of Supervisors has no oversight of the City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plant or Sunnyslope Water treatment plant.

R4

The Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors accelerate a review of the current contract between the City of Hollister/VEOLIA and the Sunnyslope Water District to decide the cost effectiveness of having separate entities duplicating operations at the two facilities. Board of Supervisors response to 21-22 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury Report RESPONSE to R4: The recommendation will not be implemented as the Board of Supervisors has no oversight of the City of Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plant or Sunnyslope Water treatment plant. SAN BENITO COUNTY JUVENILE HALL VII. F-1: The broken water heater has taken significant time to be repaired or replaced. RESPONSE to F-1: The Board of Supervisors agrees with the Civil Grand Jury's

R5

The Grand Jury recommends that various staff from other SBC law and justice departments be encouraged to gather informally to share ideas and information about youth in the community. RESPONSE to F-5: The recommendation has been implemented. The department is collaborating with community members, allied agencies, and law enforcement leaders to share resources, discuss ideas, and stay updated on current trends for youth in the community. Some of these meetings occur through Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC), Child and Family Team meetings, School Law Partnership meetings, and youth reentry meetings, to name a few. VIII. HOLLISTER ANIMAL SHELTER

R6

The Grand Jury recommends the HAS use available online and in-person training to improve staff skills, particularly relating to behavioral and adoptable animal assessments, to utilize a written rubric to support each animal assessment, and to maintain reports in each animal's shelter file until that animal's entire record is purged. RESPONSE to R-6: The recommendation will not be implemented as the County of San Benito contracts with the City of Hollister for Animal Control services and has no oversight over the operation, personnel, or who the City's training practices.

R7

The Grand Jury recommends the Hollister Animal Shelter better engage with the community with regular use of social media, and an updated and accurate website, particularly to assist in the reunification of lost pets. The Grand Jury recommends the regular use of the adoptions trailer, routine visits to dog parks, pet stores and community events to build strong relationships with the community. RESPONSE to R-7: The recommendation will not be implemented as the County of San Benito contracts with the City of Hollister for Animal Control services and has no oversight over the operation. IX. DISPATCH - COMMUNICATIONS REPORT