Tehama County Grand Jury
2016-2017
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Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
PATH is a non-profit organization that receives its monies from grants, fundraisers, and donations. PATH would be willing to oversee a permanent shelter.
F2:
The CoC Steering Committee currently does not have a representative from the City of Red Bluff.
F3:
There is no permanent homeless shelter in Red Bluff.
F4:
A $10,000 grant was recently awarded and divided among three applicants who serve the homeless. This grant was funded by Red Bluff city general funds.
F5:
A ―Homeless compliance team‖ has been formed and they have been credited with the most recent homeless camp cleanups. This team is comprised of members of the following organizations: Tehama County Sheriff Department, Fish and Wildlife, District Attorney‘s office, Probation Department, Public Works, Green Waste, and RBPD.
F6:
The interviewed City Council member and the City representative both believe that Red Bluff needs a permanent homeless shelter and are willing to work with other city, county, and private organizations to help create solutions to the homeless problem.
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council place a member on the Continuum of Care Steering Committee by September 1, 2017.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends a task force be created by Oct 1, 2017. The task force should include at a minimum a representative of City Council, CoC, PATH, Community Action Agency, Law Enforcement, Faith Works, and any other interested parties to unify sheltering solutions, with the purpose of working towards ending homelessness in Tehama County.
R3:
The Grand Jury recommends that this newly created Task Force, as one of its main priorities, establish a permanent homeless shelter.
R4:
The Grand Jury encourages the City Council continue to grant financial support to groups that provide homeless services. 44
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
Reference the open items in Smith and Newell report of Tehama County Fiscal Audit, year ending June 30, 2106.
F2:
Reference open item, of Tehama County Assessment Practices Survey report by the California State Board of Equalization
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Reference recommendations in Smith and Newell report of Tehama County Fiscal Audit, year ending June 30, 2016.
R2:
Reference recommendation on of Tehama County Assessment Practices Survey report by the California State Board of Equalization 12
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8 findings
F1:
Inmate population was found to be within the legal limits.
F2:
Inmates are still housed for longer periods than the facility was intended to provide.
F3:
Current staffing provides for a bi-lingual staff member on shift. Inmate population diversity points to needing multi-lingual capabilities. This requirement is being met by accessing staff from other operation centers and utilizing web based translation tools to assist.
F4:
Jail administration utilizes an inmate classification system which provides optimized utilization of cell block facilities for housing purposes along with officer and inmate safety.
F5:
Jail administration remains in compliance with the legal requirements for inmate nutrition and medical care.
F6:
Continuing education and General Education Development (GED) accreditation continues to be offered with nine inmates currently enrolled and one recent graduate.
F7:
Jail administration is investigating the use of web based tools such as Skype to minimize costs and provide a safer environment for court appearances of some inmates.
F8:
The purchase and implementation of body cameras has been determined to be a useful tool reducing the number of assaults and disruption.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Before state funding expires, the Board of Supervisors should expedite expansion of the current jail facility. Passage of laws such as AB 109 and California Proposition 57, continue to create pressure on existing housing and the surrounding community. Tehama County was awarded $20 million dollars in state funding to expand the jail facility. With the anticipated inmate population increase, it is recommended that a facility expansion consider more beds than the 64 beds previously planned. Without the needed jail expansion, many more inmates will have to be moved into off-site programs which would also require expansion.
R2:
Jail administration should continue to pursue application and within six months implement use of web based tools such as SKYPE8 to reduce operational costs associated with transporting prisoners to court appearances. A web based system for visitation and or court appearances which allows over the internet voice and or video 53
Findings & Recommendations
9 findings
F1:
The Juvenile Hall is well below its maximum capacity, and should be able to absorb any increase due to population growth in the county.
F2:
The wards in the Juvenile Hall are provided with individualized educational opportunities appropriate to their assessed needs.
F3:
The facility remains in compliance with the legal requirements for ward nutrition and medical care.
F4:
The Probation Department expanded training is provided to administration and staff to maintain the necessary working knowledge of duties and operations. Training costs are off- set by the value added ability to bring the trainers on-site.
F5:
The soft hand-off from the Juvenile facility to the Probation Department now provides continued guidance and continuity for the wards as they transition after release.
F6:
Makerspace activity provides the wards the opportunity to learn- using hands on techniques.
F7:
Use of community volunteers in the continued education and building of life skill sets is encouraged.
F8:
Administration and staff utilize an incentive program to encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior.
F9:
Building maintenance items were identified during the tour as needing repair. 1. Corian countertop in pod B was broken. 2. From the Sally port hallway into the admittance area, the CMU (block wall) was seen to have a vertical fracture. 3. Electrical panel cover above the sliding door in the main hallway was missing, exposing wiring. 61
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Effect repairs or verify structural integrity in areas identified in F9 within 90 days.
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
There are three Facebook pages for the TCMVCD which are ―unofficial‖. Unofficial pages are created by Facebook when the public shows an interest in a business. These pages may miss-lead the public.
F2:
The TCMVCD supplies multiple sources of information and education to the public through literature, press releases and public presentations when requested and in accordance with the requirements of the Brown Act which requires open meetings. The TCMVCD also relies on the public to report highly infested areas and to ensure mosquito populations are not allowed to proliferate. As quoted in the Tehama County LAFCO report on , section 3.8: Local Accountability and Governance: ―The internet is also a low cost yet highly effective tool for providing information and involving residents with District affairs.‖ An Internet presence would serve both the public and the TCMVCD to better understand and comply with requirements.
F3:
There is no public notification previous to areas being sprayed or treated. Furthermore, the public, in treatment areas may be unaware they may either opt out or request spraying.
F4:
The uncontrolled loose leaf binder which documents all business requirements may be out of date and has no requirements to be updated on a regular basis. Data is available to the public on demand. 35
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Within 6 months, management should consider making one of the three Facebook pages ―official‖ and merge the other two pages into it, creating one page the public can reference. Refer to the following for further information: https://www.facebook.com/help/168172433243582?helpref=uf_permalink
R2:
Within 6 months, management should create an internet presence. A Facebook page (or other web based information tool) created to better inform and educate the public about the general services of the TCMVCD. This should include the ability to ―opt out‖ of being sprayed, request spraying, and provide general notice to areas being assessed for a possible spray.
R3:
Within 4 months, management should create a control system to replace current loose leaf binder information. Said control system should mandate a yearly review and update as needed with multiple copies stored in more than one location.