Tulare County Grand Jury
2021-2022
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Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The members of the board have been determined to be employees of the district.
F2:
AHD has no immediate plans to reopen a hospital within the district.
F3:
Grants are reviewed by the board for consideration and approval.
F4:
All grants are distributed within the local district.
F5:
Revenue in excess of expenditures for the year are distributed to various funds for future needs.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The district should encourage more entities to apply for grants. REQUIRED RESPONSE: 1. Alta Healthcare District Board of Directors Findings: F1-F5 Recommendation: R1
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2 findings
F2:
The Facility has a newly installed ICS Solutions phone system that supports communications with inmates via phone or video.
F3:
Inmates can use pre-paid phone cards to place calls to family or use ICS Solutions supplied video tablets to video conference with family and/or legal representatives.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue to safely and securely house county inmates. REQUIRED RESPONSES:
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2 findings
F1:
The programs at the PASC are free for students in Tulare County.
F2:
Students from other counties may take advantage of this learning opportunity for a fee of $3.00 per student.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue to provide an educational experience for both the schools and the public. REQUIRED RESPONSES:
Additional Recommendations
4
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
There were 4 TCCGJ reports published requiring 3 agencies to respond in the 2020-2021 Final Report. the agencies listed above. while the others agreed with the recommendations in the 2020-2021 Final Report. SUMMARY Entities responding to a report shall do so in accordance with California Penal Code §933.05. The 2020-2021 Final Report and responses may be found on the Tulare County Civil Grand Jury website: http://tularecounty.ca.gov/grandjury. REVIEW OF 2018-2019 IMPLEMENTATION report. The 2018/2019 Civil Grand Jury Final Report included 8 reports with 10 recommendations. 8 agencies were required to respond with 4 agencies invited to respond. The TCCGJ is obligated to follow up and verify implementation of recommendations made in these past reports. METHOD OF FOLLOW UP:
R2:
BOS should consider RMA’s request for additional Certifi ed Code Inspectors. Response: #1 RMA agrees with recommendation the use of a special tax assessment to be places on the property tax roll will allow for collection of administrative costs and fees within 5 years. RMA submitted a revised nuisance abatement ordinance to the BOS and it was approved on June 4, 2019 by Resolution 2019- 0467, which codifi es the County’s right to place unpaid administrative costs and fees on the property tax rolls. #2 The BOS approved the addition of 2 Building and Zoning Inspector positions for 2019-2020 fi scal year. Resolution 2019-0417 & 0418. WATER WATER EVERYWHERE, NOT A DROP TO DRINK: Response required by TCBOS and RMA
R3:
Reviewed relevant California Government and Penal Codes
R4:
Compiled statistics regarding the responses The 2020-2021 TCCGJ required responses from the following agencies and reports: Woodville Public Utilities District Tulare County Auditor-Controller Monitoring…So What?? DATA REVIEWED:
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
LLHD focuses on providing funding assistance to health care services in the City of Lindsay. students that may not otherwise be possible.
F3:
LLHD rents properties to various health care providers including Kaweah Health Care.
F4:
LLHD does not provide direct health care.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The district should continue to solicit requests for grants/funding.
R2:
The district should look for additional health related projects to fund. REQUIRED RESPONSE: 1. Lindsay Local Hospital District Board of Directors
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1 findings
F1:
TCHMS provides necessary and valuable services to the community.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R2:
Continue to monitor programs and provide services to the community. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Health Human Services Agency Findings F1 and F2, Recommendations R1 and R2
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
The libraries have been following Covid restrictions as mandated while continuing to provide safe and optimal services. Pickup services were available when libraries were actually closed for indoor use. serve their much-needed place in the community. and youth.
F4:
Even with the Covid restrictions the library continues to serve the needs of Tulare County residents.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue to apply for grants to meet future demands for updating services and technologies.
R2:
Continue to develop outreach programs to meet the changing needs of the community. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Public Librarian Findings F1-F4 Recommendations R1-R2
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5 findings
F1:
The ARPA funding will assist in allowing the county to make major improvements to nearly every county park and will provide recreational opportunities.
F2:
Previous budget restraints over the past 10 years have hindered improvements and maintenance of all county parks.
F3:
County parks also have other employees and volunteers that are rotated within the other parks. concerning the park system, including funding, improvements and maintenance.
F5:
The TCCGJ found Bartlett and Cutler Parks were well maintained, with clean restrooms and arbors. There
F6:
The county has created an on-line reservation system to reserve arbors and securely pay for reservations. https://apm.activecomunities.com/tularecountyparks/Home.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
GSA should continue to implement the CIP and grant funding on county parks for maintenance and improvements. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. The Tulare County Board of Supervisors Findings: F1, F2, F4, and F5 Recommendations: R1 2. Tulare County General Services Agency Findings: F3 and F5, Recommendation: R1
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3 findings
F1:
Each year the eff orts of the store benefi ts the landfi lls.
F2:
Recently the TCSS distributed sandbags to various locations in the County in preparation for possible fl ooding.
F3:
TCSS stores medical masks and other items needed for the County’s pandemic response.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue to promote the County’s green initiative by reducing the impact on the county landfi lls by recycling and repurposing. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County General Services Agency Findings: F1-F3 Recommendation: R1
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3 findings
F1:
Why students are vaping: a. Peer pressure b. Flavors c. Easy to acquire d. Easy to hide in plain sight
F3:
Although the long term impact of the TUPE program has yet to be determined, the information they are providing is addressing a growing problem in Tulare County schools.
F4:
The current grant for the TUPE program expires at the end of 2023.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue to provide educational opportunities for students and educators in Tulare County.
R2:
Continue to research and apply for available grants. REQUIRED RESPONSES:
Findings & Recommendations
2 findings
F1:
The VPD does not have a separate Cold Case unit. reduction in active homicides caused by COVID-19 restrictions. incapacitation or death of suspects and/or witnesses.
F4:
Since 2005, VPD has been using DNA processing of evidence collected when the Cold Case crimes were committed.
Additional Recommendations
1
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue with your commitment to solving Cold Cases. REQUIRED RESPONSE: 1. Visalia Police Department Findings F1-F4 Recommendation R1
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1 findings
F2:
TCOES currently has 3 full-time employees.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Fill all allocated positions.
R2:
Continue the excellent coordination to local area disasters and emergencies. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 2. Health and Human Services Director Findings F1, F2 Recommendations R1, R2