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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Hill Road Jail Operations Reason for Investigation: Inmate complaint regarding inappropriate jail treatment. Summary:
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Findings 10 findings
F1
The policies and documentation procedured are thorough and training manuals are available.
F2
The LAFCO Budget is excessive to some areas and, at best ambiguous in others.
F3
No mechanism is currently in place to control or even review the practices of LAFCO in its budgeting or spending.
F4
In addition to producing clean energy for Northern California communities, Calpine is a prototype research facility in the geothermal genre.
F5
The Calpine facility is one of a few in the world producing clean, renewable energy.
F6
The subject of notably increased seismic activity in the Calpine area was inquired of, however was not sufficiently addressed.
F7
The overall operation appeared to be very clean. Production produced sulphur, or any other residue, was not apparent in the environment.
F8
Personnel were informed, willing to demonstrate the function of a myriad of equipment and http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (1 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures.
F9
Insufficient oversight of recipients.
F10
Insufficient funding problems for IHSS.
Recommendations 10
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R1LAFCO in its present form, although mandated by State Law, provides little, if any benefits to the citizens of Lake County.
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R2The LAFCO Budget is excessive to some areas and, at best ambiguous in others.
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R3No mechanism is currently in place to control or even review the practices of LAFCO in its budgeting or spending. Recommendations
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R4In addition to producing clean energy for Northern California communities, Calpine is a prototype research facility in the geothermal genre.
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R5The Calpine facility is one of a few in the world producing clean, renewable energy.
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R6The subject of notably increased seismic activity in the Calpine area was inquired of, however was not sufficiently addressed.
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R7The overall operation appeared to be very clean. Production produced sulphur, or any other residue, was not apparent in the environment.
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R8Personnel were informed, willing to demonstrate the function of a myriad of equipment and http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (1 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures. Recommendations Calpine needs to be more forthcoming regarding its involvement in increased occurrences of seismic activity surrounding its wells. Response Requested: Lake County Special Districts Administrator Lake County Board of Supervisors http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (2 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report VARIOUS WATER DISTRICTS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS Reason for Investigation: Large spills of untreated wastewater, water hook-up moratoriums, media coverage of questionable water analysis procedures - these problems as reported in the media prompted the Public Services Committee to randomly look into some water districts around the Lake. Summary: In preparation for the following comments, the Committee made site visits to some water districts, two wastewater treatment plants, Calpine and the Office of Emergency Services.
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R9Insufficient oversight of recipients.
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R10Insufficient funding problems for IHSS. Recommendations