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Table of Contents General Information Inside Front Cover Members of the 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury Photograph of 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury Presiding Judge for the Superior Court, Assistant Presiding Judge Support Staff Officers of the Grand Jury Grand Jury Foreman John Mainland Grand Jury Foreman’s Letter to the Judge Grand Jurors’ Oath Formal Statement of Position 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury Board of Supervisor’s Proclamation Oversight Responsibilities of the Grand Jury Committees 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury Organization and Committees Chart Administration and Audit Committee Mission Statement Summary of Year’s Work Kern Council of Governments Kern County Elections System Response Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Grand Jury Letter (Web site only) Kern County Mental Health Department (Revenue Collections) Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County Personnel Department and Civil Service Commission Response by Personnel Department Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Kern County Resource Management Agency, Roads Department Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Cities and Joint Powers Committee Mission Statement Summary of Year’s Work Arvin Community Services District Response City of Arvin City of Bakersfield Response (Web site only) City of California City City of Delano City of Maricopa Response City of McFarland Response City of Ridgecrest Response (Web site only) City of Shafter Response City of Taft -1 Response City of Taft -2 Response City of Tehachapi Wasco Recreation and Park District Response (Web site only) City of Wasco City of Wasco Perceived Brown Act Violation (Web site only) Response (Web site only) Housing Authority of the County of Kern Wasco Housing Authority Government Code Section 1099 (Web site only) County Services and Special Districts Committee Mission Statement Summary of Year’s Work The Glennville Groundwater Situation Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Lamont Public Utilities District (Web site only) Response (Web site only) Response - Amended (Web site only) Kern County Children and Families Commission (First 5 Kern) (Web site only) Health, Education, and Social Services Committee Mission Statement Summary of Year’s Work Bakersfield City School District (Web site only) Response (Web site only) Bakersfield City School District Department of Food Services Caesar Chavez High School El Tejon Unified School District Response (Web site only) Environmental Health Services Department Response Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Kern County Department of Aging and Adult Services Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Law and Justice Committee Mission Statement Summary of Year’s Work Arvin Police Department Response (Web site only) Bear Valley Springs Police Department California Correctional Institution California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Medical Facility at Mercy Hospital Camp Erwin Owen Central Valley Modified Community Correctional Facility Delano Community Correctional Facility Response Delano Police Department James G. Bowles Juvenile Hall Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County District Attorney’s Office Forensic Science Division Response Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County Probation Department Adult Field Services Division Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County Probation Department Juvenile Field Services Division Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County Public Defender (Web site only) Kern County Sheriff’s Office (Web site only) Response (Web site only) Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Kern County Sheriff’s Department Central Receiving Facility Response Response by Board of Supervisors Kern County Sheriff’s Office Coroner/Public Administrators Division Response by Board of Supervisors (Web site only) Kern Valley State Prison Larry J. Rhoades Kern Crossroads Facility Maricopa Police Department McFarland Community Correctional Facility Response Mesa Verde Community Correctional Facility Response North Kern State Prison Shafter Community Correctional Facility Response Stallion Springs Police Department Taft Community Correctional Facility Response Taft Correctional Institution Wasco State Prison Reception Center AD HOC COMMITTEE Mission Statement Summary Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Division Response (Web site only) Kern County Waste Management Department and City of Bakersfield Department of Public Works, Solid Waste and Recycling Division Response by Board of Supervisors City Response (Web site only) Kern County Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Planning Department Development Moratorium (Web site only) PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mission Statement Public Relations Summary List of Speakers CONTINUITY AND TRACKING COMMITTEE Continuity Mission Statement Summary Tracking Mission Statement Tracking Summary Tracking 1 Tracking 2 OPERATIONS: Edit Mission Statement Edit Summary Final Report Mission Statement Final Report Summary Library Mission Statement Library Summary 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury Name Terms Served City Nominating Judge Duquette, Doris A. 2006-2007 Bakersfield Richard Oberholzer Gardiner, Robert J. 2006-2007 2005-2006 Bakersfield Arthur E. Wallace Granucci, Peter 2006-2007 Bakersfield Lee P. Felice Haymaker, Stanley W. 2006-2007 Bakersfield Gary T. Friedman Heath, Bridget 2006-2007 Tehachapi Michael B. Lewis 1994-1995 1996-1997 Jackson, Donna 2006-2007 Kernville Michael G. Bush Macy, Richard 2006-2007 Bakersfield Gary T. Friedman Mainland, John 2006-2007 Bakersfield Lee P. Felice 2004-2005 McCarthy, Michael S. 2006-2007 Shafter Michael B. Lewis McDougle, Bill R. 2006-2007 Bakersfield Michael G. Bush Miller, Lois 2006-2007 Bakersfield Gary T. Friedman 2005-2006 Mitchell, Dennis 2006-2007 Bakersfield Richard Oberholzer Pilkington, Bill 2006-2007 Bakersfield Michael B. Bush Porter, Guy 2006-2007 Bakersfield Richard Oberholzer Ramsdell, Bonnie 2006-2007 Bakersfield Arthur E. Wallace Richardson, Ruth A. 2006-2007 Bakersfield Michael B. Lewis Walker, Lawrence J. 2006-2007 Bakersfield Richard Oberholzer Yurkes, George 2006-2007 Bakersfield Lee P. Felice Also served: Ost, David, 2006 Bakersfield Gary T. Friedman 2006-2007 KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY Back row: Michael McCarthy, Bonnie Ramsdell, Bridget Heath, Donna Jackson, Lois Miller, Bill McDougle, Peter Granucci, Stanley Haymaker, Guy Porter, George Yurkas, Foreman, John Mainland; Front Row: Robert Gardiner, Bill Pilkington, F. Richard Macy, Dennis Mitchell, Lawrence Walker, Ruth Richardson, Doris Duquette ADVISOR JUDGES Honorable Jerold L. Turner Presiding Judge Honorable Lee P. Felice Assistant Presiding Judge SUPPORT STAFF Bernard C. Barmann, Sr. Steven M. Katz, Supervising Allan Rogers, Investigator County Counsel Deputy District Attorney District Attorney Deanna Maxwell Lillie Davis Sr. Office Services Specialist Grand Jury Liaison Grand Jury Superior Court OFFICERS Robert Gardiner, Pro tem, Stanley Haymaker, Sgt.-at-Arms, Lois Miller, Parliamentarian, Doris Duquette, Recording Secretary, John Mainland, Foreman, not pictured, Bridget Heath, Asst. Sgt.-at-Arms 2006-2007 KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY JOHN C. MAINLAND, FOREMAN June 21, 2007 The Honorable Jerold L. Turner Presiding Judge Kern County Superior Court 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 Dear Judge Turner: One year ago today, thirty-one citizens of Kern County were administered the Grand Jury Oath. Twelve of these became alternates and nineteen were sworn as the sitting 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury. Among the many tasks of the Grand Jury is the objective investigation of all aspects of county government, city governments within the county and special districts to ensure these entities are effectively managed and that our tax dollars are handled judiciously. All of our members have gained a better understanding and appreciation of the Grand Jury purpose and the value of citizen volunteers. It is understood that many people are a large part of any success this jury may enjoy, but a special thank you goes to Mr. Barmann, County Counsel; Mr. Katz, Deputy District Attorney; Mr. Al Rogers, Investigator; and Deanna Maxwell, Senior Office Services Specialist. As the Foreman, I would like to thank every member of this jury for their hard work and enthusiasm. Sincerely, John C. Mainland, Foreman 2006-2007 Kern County Grand Jury GRAND JUROR’S OATH “I do solemnly swear (affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of California, and all laws made pursuant to and in conformity therewith, will diligently inquire into, and true presentment make, of all public offenses against the people of this state, committed or triable within this county, of which the grand jury shall have or can obtain legal evidence. Further, I will not disclose any evidence brought before the grand jury, nor anything which I or any other grand juror may say, nor the manner in which I or any other grand juror may have voted on any matter -before the grand jury. I will keep the charge that will be given to me by the court.” Section 911, Penal Code, Amended June 2, 1983) FORMAL STATEMENT OF POSITION 2006-2007 KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY Last June nineteen citizens of Kern County stood before the presiding judge of the Superior Court and swore to uphold the Grand Juror’s Oath. These 19 citizens served over 753,000 plus residents of Kern County All Grand Juries are independent judicial bodies. Responsibilities include investigating all aspects of County government, Special Districts, and the cities in Kern