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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 0717 REG CCSA ITEM 10DCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of July 17, 2019 ACTION A pproved Staff Recommendation. BY B.Garza D. Consider Ventura County Grand Jury Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report and City of Moorpark Response to Final Report of the Ventura County Grand Jury 2018-2019 on Drug and Sharps Disposal. Staff Recommendation: Approve the draft response to the Grand Jury report findings and recommendations for the Drug and Sharps Disposal Report, and authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. (Staff: Captain Victor Fazio) Item: 10.D. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Victor Fazio, Police Chief/Captain, Ventura County Sheriff DATE: 07/17/2019 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider Ventura County Grand Jury Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report and City of Moorpark Response to Final Report of the Ventura County Grand Jury 2018-2019 on Drug and Sharps Disposal BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION On May 9, 2019, the Ventura County Grand Jury provided the City Council and City Manager with their “Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report” dated April 16, 2019 (Attachment 1). There were no findings or recommendations to respond to in that Grand Jury Report. On June 6, 2019, the Ventura County Grand Jury provided the City Council and City Manager with an additional final report dated May 2, 2019, of its investigation entitled, “Drug and Sharps Disposal Report” (Attachment 2). The Grand Jury concluded that among the County law enforcement facilities that have drug disposal bins, there is a lack of information and consistency in public guidance regarding the disposal of all medications, particularly for pet owners. A draft response to the Grand Jury Drug and Sharps Disposal Report is attached (Attachment 3). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with providing a response to the Grand Jury or implementing any of the recommendations provided in the Drug and Sharps Disposal Report. STAFF RECOMMENATION Approve the draft response to the Grand Jury report findings and recommendations for the Drug and Sharps Disposal Report, and authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Attachments: 1. Grand Jury Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report 2. Grand Jury Drug and Sharps Disposal Report 3. Response to Grand Jury Report Form for Drug and Sharps Disposal Report Item: 10.D. 124 ca.my of ventura May 7, 2019 Confidential Mayor Janice Parvin City of Moorpart 799 Moorpark A venue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mayor Parvin, Grand Jury 800 South V icto ria A ve nu e V entura . CA 93009 (805) 477-1600 Fax : (805) 658-4523 gra ndjury.co untyofventu ra .o rg RECEIVED MAY 0 9 2019 CITY CLERK'S DIVISION CITY OF MOORPARK The Ventura County Grand Jury has completed the attached report titled Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report. This copy of the report is being provided to you two days in advance of its public release , as required by California Penal Code §933.05 (f), which states: A grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report relating to that person or entity two working days prior to its public release and after the approval of the presiding judge. No officer, agency, department, or governing body of a public agency shall disclose any contents of the report prior to the public release of the final report. Please check the last page of text of the report for the timing of your response, if any, as required by the Penal Code. Section 933.05 of the Penal Code is attached for your reference. Also attached is a form for your responses to Grand Jury findings/conclusions and recommendations. Please keep in mind that this report must be kept confidential until its public release by the Grand Jury . Respectfully , i;~ Ka~nd, Foreperson 2018-2019 Ventura County Grand Jury ./ ATTACHMENT 1 125 Ventura County Grand Jury 2018 -2019 Final Report Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report . I' April 16, 2019 126 This page intentionally blank . /' 127 Ventura Countv 2018 -2019 Grand .Jurv Summary Annual Detention Facilities and Law Enforcement Report Final Report Pursuant to Penal Code Section 919(b), the 2018-2019 Ventura County Grand Jury (Grand Jury) inquired into the condition and management of all detention facilities (holding cells, jails, juvenile facilities) in Ventura County (County). The Grand Jury inspected the Pre-Trial Detention Facility (Main Jail); Todd Road Jail; the East Valley Jail; all 10 city holding facilities; and two juvenile facilities, one operated by the State of California (State) and one by the County. The Grand Jury concluded that the holding cells, jails and juvenile facilities are satisfactory, according to the requirements of the State Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). Personnel at each location were welcoming and knowledgeable, explaining all policies and procedures, as well as providing access to all areas of the facilities. Background California Penal Code 919(b) mandates that the Grand Jury conduct an annual inspection of County detention facilities. The Grand Jury documented the overall results for each facility in the attached chart, titled "Detention Facilities Inspection Summary" (Att-01). Methodology The Grand Jury carried out its annual inspection of County detention facilities and performed the following activities: • Made announced visits to the following jails and juvenile facilities: Todd Road, Main Jail, Juvenile Justice Complex and the Ventura County Youth Correctional Facility • Made unannounced visits to the following holding facilities: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Ventura, Thousand Oaks/East Valley and Simi Valley • Inspected policies and procedures manuals • Inspected State agency reports, complaint logs, fire inspection reports, health inspection reports, juvenile logs, demographic reports and other documentation • Recorded observations during each visit . /' Annual Detention and Law Enforcement Report 1 128 Ventura County 2018 -2019 Grand Jury Final Report The attached table summarizes the results of the physical and procedural inspections of each detention facility. The following rating system was used: E = Excellent S = Satisfactory N = Needs improvement Shaded = Not Observed (Att-01) Review of Jails Pre-Trial Detention Facility (Main Jail): The Main Jail was opened in 1980. On the date of the Grand Jury visit, October 2, 2018, it housed 779 inmates. The facility is certified by the BSCC for a maximum rated housing capacity of 800. Inmates identified as suicidal or a danger to others are segregated from the general population. The medical personnel at the Main Jail include primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurses and mental health workers. Nurses are on duty at all times. The medical professionals perform patient care for diseases, injuries and mental- health problems. Inmates are transported to Ventura County Medical Center for medical issues beyond the capabilities of the Main Jail medical facility. At the time of the Grand Jury visit, the jurors inquired into two recent deaths of inmates. One death resulted from a brain aneurysm and the other from an assault by one inmate upon another. The Main Jail also operates an electronic monitoring program, which allows up to 34 participants to reside off-site. It provides the ability for defendants and inmates to maintain or seek employment, maintain family ties, and participate in appropriate counseling and programming as necessary while awaiting trial and after sentencing. Todd Road Jail Facility: Todd Road Jail was built in 1995. On the date of the Grand Jury visit, August 21, 2018, there were 800 inmates (240 women and 560 men), with a BSCC maximum rated housing capacity of 796. The facility provides educational, career and mental-health programs. The staff reported that these programs contribute to a lower recidivism rate of 65% versus 70% nationally. This facil(ty is currently undergoing an expansion to add a 64-bed medical and psychiatric unit. East Valley Jail: The East Valley Jail, located in Thousand Oaks, housed 10 inmates on the date of the Grand Jury visit on October 15, 2018. It has a maximum rated housing capacity of 34. Inmates housed at the East Valley Jail are carefully screened by the Classification Unit at the Main Jail prior to transfer to this facility. They are trustees who perform unsupervised duties for the Sheriff's Department. , Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF): Located in Ventura County, this co-ed facility is managed by the State and houses 13-to 23-year-olds from any county within the State. On the day of the Grand Jury's visit, February 12, 2019, there were 187 residents. This population count reflects the continued decline in statewide youth detention. 2 Annual Detention and Law Enforcement Report 129 Ventura Countv 2018 -2019 Grand Jury Final Report The Mary B. Perry High School, located within the facility, provides programs to help the youth achieve either a high school diploma or GED. College courses for credit are also provided. Additional programs are offered in vocational training, work experience, counseling and, if needed, psychiatric and psychological help. Some of the vocational training has been utilized in making renovations within the facility. Programs such as sports and social activities are included to prepare the VYCF youth to return to society. · Juvenile Justice Facility: This facility for youth pre-trial detention and post- seritencing confinement is located in Oxnard and is managed by the Ventura County Probation Agency. The capacity is 420 youth; on the day of the Grand Jury visit on January 24, 2019, there was a total of 67 youth residents in detention and confinement. The campus also includes Providence High School and the juvenile courthouse. A Boys and Girls Club has been on-site since 2006. Review of Holding Cells Ventura County Sheriff's Office: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai and Thousand Oaks City Police Departments: Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley and Ventura Holding cells are for short-term detention prior to release or transfer to a jail facility. Unannounced walk-through inspections were conducted of holding cells. The Grand Jury found that each facility follows mandated procedures for juveniles, maintaining separation from adult detainees. Juveniles are held in interview rooms rather than cells and are under constant observation. Food and water are provided as appropriate. Separate detailed logs are maintained on all juvenile detentions. The general practice is to return juveniles to parents or guardians within BSCC guidelines of four hours. Some holding-cell locations had toilet facilities and drinking fountains within the cells; at other locations, toilet facilities were outside the cells. At a minimum, holding cells have a bench. Except for Santa Paula, cells did not have mattresses. At other locations a mattress could be provided if needed. During the initial inspection of one holding facility, the Grand Jury identified plumbing deficiencies, which were subsequently corrected. The Grand Jury found that routine operational policies and procedures are documented, current and available to all staff in a manual and via Lexipol, a police- management software program. The Grand Jury inspected all fire, safety and health certifications, including the BSCC annual inspection report. No significant discrepancies were noted in the documentation. Annual Detention and Law Enforcement Report 3 130 Ventura Countv 2018 -2019 Grand .Jury Final Report Commendations The Grand Jury commends the Sheriff's Office and the Board of Supervisors for their proactive stance in advancing the medical and mental-health facility addition to the Todd Road Jail. The Grand Jury further commends the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility for receiving accreditation of the Mary B. Perry High School. The Grand Jury also commends both the Juvenile Justice Facility and the Ventura County Youth Facility for improving emergency evacuation plans by developing reciprocal agreements with juvenile facilities in neighboring counties. Delivered To: Ventura County Board of Supervisors Ventura County Sheriff's Office City Council, City of Camarillo City Council, City of Fillmore City Council, City of Moorpark City Council, City of Ojai City Council, City of Oxnard City Council, City of Port Hueneme City Council, City of Santa Paula City Council, City of Simi Valley City Council, City of Thousand Oaks City Council, City of Ventura Ventura County Probation Agency Ventura Youth Correctional Facility 4 Annual Detention and Law Enforcement Report . .I' 131 Ventura County 2018 -2019 Grand Jury Final Reoort Attachment Att-01. 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(2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially With the finding, 'in which case. the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefore. · (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) ofS~ction 933, as to each-grarid·juryrecommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, :with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury ~~ . ( 4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not -... reasonable, with an explanation therefore. · ( c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the grand jury addresses budgetazy or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand . jucy, but the response of the board ·of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or . · personnel matters over which itha? some:decision making al,lthority. The response of the elected agency or department head.shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department. ( d) A grand jury may request a subject person or entity to come before the grand jury for the purpose of readil).g and discussing the findings of the grand jury report'that relates to that person or entity in order to verify the accu~acy ofth,e findings prior to their release. ( e) During an investigation, the grand jury shall meet with the subject of that investigation regarding the investigation, un,less the court, either on its own determination or upon request of the foreperson of the grand jury, determines that such a meeting would be detrimenta~. _ (f) A grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report · relating to that person or entity two (2) wqrking days prior to its public release and after the approval of the presiding judge. No officer, agency, department, or governing·body of a public agency ~hall disclose any contents of the report prior to th~ public release 'of the final report. 136 county of ventura Gran d Jury 800 South V ictoria Avenue Ventu ra , CA 93009 (805 ) 477-1600 Fa x: (805 ) 658-4523 ·--grandjury.countyofventura .o rg Response to Grand Jury ~eport Form Report Title-:- Report Date: Response by: Title: FINDINGS I CONCLUSIONS • I (we) agree with the findings I conclusions numbered: _____________ _ • I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings I Conclusions numbered : (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings I Conclusions that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons .) RECOMM ENDATIONS • Recommendations numbered have been implemented . (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions and date completed .) • Recommendations number have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a time frame for the implementation .) • Recommendations numbered ________ require further analysis. • Recommendations numbered _________ will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Date : --------Signed: ______________ _ ./ Number of pages attached: ___ _ 137 ATTACHMENT 2 Grand Jury SOO South Victoria Avenue Venlurri,CA 9309 aunty of venturaMS)677771500 = Fax.{84b))4 - 523 1000 grandjury.caunt ivenlura.arg RECEIVED May 30, 2019 JUN 0 6 2019 CITY CLERKS DIVISION CITY OF MOORPARK Confidential Mayor Janice Parvin City of rvfoorpart 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mayor Parvin, The Ventura County Grand Jury has completed the attached report Drugs and Sharps Disposal. This copy of the report is being provided to you two days in advance of ts nubile release, as required by California Penal Code §933.05 ( , which states: A grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report relating to that person or entity two working days prior to its public release and after the approval of the presiding judge. No officer, agency. department. or governing body of a public agency shall disclose any contents of the report prior to the public release of the final report_ Please check the last page of text of the report for the timing of your response, if any, as required by the Penal Code. Section 93105 of the Penal Code is attached for your reference. Also attached is a form for your responses to Grand Jury findings/conclusions and recommendations. Please keep in mind that this report must be kept confidential until its public release by the Grand Jury. Respectfully, 021011' a/A4P1742-- K:th leen Diamond, Foreperson 2018-2019 Ventura County Grand Jury 138 Ventura County Grand Jury 2018 - 2019 , , iiPt r 4 Final Report Drug and Sharps Disposal May 2, 2019 139 This page intentionally blank • 140 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Drug and Sharps Disposal Summary In 2009, Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) partnered with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) to increase collection and proper disposal of unused and expired medications. Based on an article in the Thousand Oaks Acorn reporting a 2016 incident where a VCSO senior deputy was caught stealing drugs on site from a law enforcement drug disposal bin, the 2018-2019 Ventura County Grand Jury (Grand Jury) opened an investigation into drug disposal bins at law enforcement agencies in Ventura County (County). The Grand Jury found that County residents are generally poorly informed about the existing drug disposal bin program(s) and drug disposal procedures in the County. The Grand Jury also found discrepancy between the amount and type of drugs VCBH reports being collected and the amount and type of drugs VCSO actually collects. On September 30, 2018, SB 212 Solid Waste: Pharmaceuticals and Sharps Waste Stewardship was signed into law in California (State). The bill calls for manufacturers or distributors (stewards) of pharmaceuticals to fund collection and disposal programs for drugs and sharps and implement the bill's provisions by January 1, 2021. To increase the effectiveness of Ventura County's current drug disposal program(s), the Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors (BOS) develop a uniform coordinated program for drug and sharps disposal that is compliant with SB 212. The Grand Jury also recommends that all law enforcement agencies update their websites and other forms of communication to better inform the public about their existing drug-disposal programs. Background The abuse of prescription medications is an increasing local and national public epidemic that puts all lives at risk. Research over the past decade indicates both prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications require secure disposal measures to prevent accidental poisonings, as well as land and water pollution. Additionally, there is growing research to demonstrate that unsecured drugs and a lack of safe disposal options are partly to blame for the opioid crisis in our nation. In Ventura County, VCBH, in collaboration with the VCSO, has established a countywide program to facilitate the collection of unused drugs at most law enforcement facilities. Unsafe disposal of sharps can result in accidental infection or injury. At this time, Ventura County doesnot have a program for the general public to safely dispose of sharps. Drug and Sharps Disposal 1 141 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report A number of counties in California have adopted and implemented ordinances to address safe drug and sharps disposal. These ordinances are based on an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model. This model places responsibility on medication manufacturers for funding the safe disposal of their products. (Att-02) Methodology The Grand Jury conducted website research regarding drug bin disposal programs in the County. The Grand Jury interviewed local law enforcement agencies for information on their drug bin disposal sites. During on-site visits to all six Ventura County Sheriff's substations and the five city police departments, the Grand Jury verified drug bin availability, accessibility and procedures. The Grand Jury organized its findings into a table. (Att-01) Following the passage of SB 212, the Grand Jury expanded its research of current drug-bin disposal programs to include information on disposal of sharps (hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets and other devices that are used to break the skin of people and animals). The Grand Jury examined California regulations regarding safe drug and sharps disposal and how those regulations are implemented in other counties throughout the State. The Grand Jury also reviewed publications from the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), which has helped more than a dozen counties to obtain stewardships for drug disposal ordinances. The Grand Jury organized eight of these ordinances into a table. (Att-02) The Grand Jury looked at publications from the MED-Project LLC, which operates stewardship plans on behalf of drug companies. The mission of MED-Project is to implement an accessible, convenient and comprehensive program for the collection of household-generated pharmaceutical waste. (Ref-11, Ref-12) (Att-02) Facts FA-01. In 2009, VCBH's Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP), in collaboration with the VCSO, established a countywide drug disposal program. The program encourages residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications in secure, confidential disposal bins at law enforcement facilities. Through proclamations in 2012 and 2017, the BOS has supported the drug disposal program. (Ref-13) FA-02. In fiscal year 2014-2015, 18% of 769 County adult residents surveyed by VCBH used drug disposal bins. (Ref-14) FA-03. In 2017, according to VCBH, the use of drug disposal bins by County adult residents remained static at 18%. (Ref-15) FA-04. In response to the escalating opioid epidemic, the Ventura County Rx-Abuse & Heroin Prevention Workgroup (Workgroup) was established in 2012. A goal of the Workgroup, which is composed of numerous agencies, is "to inyvease community awareness of the risks of opioid misuse and engage'support for safe and secure disposal." The Workgroup does not include Ventura County Animal Services. (Ref-16) 2 Drug and Sharps Disposal 142 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report FA-05. Another of the Workgroup's goals, put forward in a 2017 presentation entitled "Reducing Supply, Saving Lives, Reducing Demand," is to "multiply the number and convenience of Rx disposal sites." (Ref-16) FA-06. From 2014 to 2019 the number of drug disposal sites at law enforcement facilities in Ventura County has been reduced from ten to nine. (Ref-17) (Att-01) FA-07. According to the Workgroup's 2017 presentation, "Since 2009 over 16 tons of Rx drugs have been collected and destroyed by the Ventura County Rx-Abuse and Heroin Workgroup partners in the Ventura County Sheriff's Office." (Ref-16) FA-08. VCSO has standard operating procedures for drop-off bin collection. The bins are designed to allow staff to empty and weigh the entire assortment of miscellaneous pharmaceuticals with minimal handling. Prescription drugs are not separated from OTC drugs, such as cold and flu remedies and vitamins. (Att-03) FA-09. The VCBH website provides a link to a list of some, but not all, law enforcement agencies that have drug disposal bins and refers the public to "call your local police department for safe, confidential drop-off bins." (Ref-18) FA-10. Phone inquiries by the Grand Jury to local police and Sheriff's departments resulted in contradictory information. (Att-01) FA-11. A Grand Jury visit to the Santa Paula Police Department revealed no drug disposal bin. FA-12. A Grand Jury visit to the Ojai Police Department revealed that its drug disposal bin had been over-filled by pharmacies and doctors offices and had therefore been removed from the lobby. Access to the bin required staff assistance. FA-13. A Grand Jury visit to the Oxnard Police Department revealed that proof of city residency is required to dispose of drugs. FA-14. A Grand Jury visit to the Simi Valley Police Department revealed that an appointment is necessary to drop off drugs. Information regarding sharps disposal was inconsistent. FA-15. A study conducted by Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine from January 2007 through December 2017 concluded that the increase in opioid prescriptions for pets during that period paralleled a rise in similar prescriptions for people. (Ref-19) FA-16. All nine drug disposal sites in Ventura County accept pet medications; however, there is no public information specific to veterinarians or pet owners on safe storage and disposal of prescriptions for pets. FA-17. Disposing of used medical sharps in the trash, recycling bin, or flushing them down the toilet is illegal in California, according to the State Health and Safety Code. These disposal methods pose serious health risks to Drug and Sharps Disposal 3 143 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report children, sanitation staff, water treatment facility operators and the public. (Ref-20) FA-18. An estimated one million Californians inject medications, and 936 million needles are used by self-injectors in California each year. A 2018 study by Environmental Research and Education Foundation and the Solid Waste Association of North America found that 95% of self-injectors improperly dispose of sharps. (Ref-10) FA-19. A Grand Jury visit to the six Sheriff's substations revealed that all have drug drop-off bins, but none have bins for sharps disposal. FA-20. A Grand Jury visit to city police departments revealed that all except Ventura and Santa Paula have drug drop-off bins. Only the Port Hueneme Police Department has a bin for sharps disposal. (Att-01) FA-21. A number of counties in California have already developed ordinances requiring pharmaceutical companies to establish and pay for a local drug collection program based on the EPR model. (Ref-03, Ref-04, Ref-05, Ref- 06, Ref-07, Ref-08, Ref-09) FA-22. In a sampling of eight counties with drug disposal programs based on the EPR model, the Grand Jury found it took up to two years for the counties to write and implement their ordinances. (Att-02) Conclusions C-01. The Grand Jury concluded that among the County law enforcement facilities that have drug disposal bins, there is a lack of information and consistency in public guidance regarding disposal of all medications, particularly for pet owners. (FA-09, FA-10, FA-11, FA-12, FA-13, FA-14, FA-15, FA-16) (Att- 01) C-02. The Grand Jury concluded that the BOS has not yet addressed the issue regarding the disposal of sharps waste, a requirement of SB 212, when it becomes effective January 1, 2021. (FA-01, FA-17, FA-18, FA-19, FA-20) (Att-O 1) C-03. Based on recent surveys, the Grand Jury concluded that VCBH has made no progress in increasing public awareness and use of drug disposal bins. (FA-02, FA-03) C-04. The Grand Jury concluded that VCBH and the Rx-Abuse & Heroin Prevention Workgroup have failed to increase the number and convenience of drug disposal bins. (FA-04, FA-05, FA-06) C-05. The Grand Jury concluded that VCBH's assertion that more than 16 tons of prescription drugs have been collected since 2009 is misleading. This is because VCSO's procedures for drug collection do not allow for the separation of prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs prior to weighing. (FA-07, FA-08) (Att-03) C-06. The Grand Jury concluded that drug disposal ordinances already in effect in many counties throughout the State provide for safe disposal of 4 Drug and Sharps Disposal 144 Ventura County 2018 - 2019 Grand Jury Final Report unwanted, unused or expired medicines and sharps. Any of these ordinances could serve as a model for Ventura County. (FA-21, FA-22) (Att-02) C-07. The Grand Jury concluded that although not specifically mandated until January 2021 by SB 212, a manufacturer-funded collection and disposal program for unused drugs and sharps would significantly increase the effectiveness of the County's current drug disposal program. The program would also reduce the risks to public safety, health and the environment. (FA-01, FA-02, FA-03, FA-04, FA-06, FA-08, FA-09, FA-10, FA-11, FA-12, FA-13, FA-14, FA-15, FA-16, FA-17, FA-18, FA-19, FA-20, FA-21, FA-22) (Att-01, Att-02) Recommendations R-01. The Grand Jury recommends that the BOS consider adopting the EPR model for drug and sharps waste disposal throughout the County in order to develop a uniform program that can be used by all County law enforcement agencies and departments. (C-01, C-02, C-03, C-04, C-05, C-06, C-07) R-02. The Grand Jury recommends that the Ventura County Animal Services be included in the process of developing and implementing any future drug and sharps disposal program. (C-01, C-02, C-03, C-04, C-05, C-06, C-07) R-03. The Grand Jury recommends that all law enforcement agencies update their websites and other sources of public information. Information should include, but not be limited to, guidance regarding the availability of disposal bins for drugs and sharps, accessibility requirements to the bins and directions for disposal. (C-01) R-04. The Grand Jury recommends that VCBH revise its methodology and reporting of prescription and over-the-counter drugs collected and destroyed to eliminate misleading results. (C-05) Responses Responses Reauired From: Ventura County Board of Supervisors (C-01, C-02, C-03, C-04, C-05, C-06, C-07) (R-01) Ventura County Sheriff (C-01) (R-Oi, R-03) City Council, City of Port Hueneme (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Santa Paula (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Oxnard (C-Oi) (R-03) City Council, City of Simi Valley (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Ojai (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Ventura (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Camarillo (C-01) (R-03) Drug and Sharps Disposal 5 145 Ventura County 2018 - 2019 Grand Jury -- Final Report City Councir, City of Thousand Oaks (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Moorpark (C-01) (R-03) City Council, City of Fillmore (C-01) (R-03) Resoonses Requested From: Director, Ventura County Behavioral Health (C-03, C-04, C-05) (R-04) Director, Ventura County Animal Services (R-02) References Ref-01. Thousand Oaks Acorn, June 30,2016 "Ventura Coounty sheriff's deputy accused of stealing drugs from prescription drop-off bin" https: www + morn.com/aticlesfventura-capnty-she.rifs-deputy= accused-Df-stealing, Jrugs-from-prescription-drop-off-bin/ Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-02. SB 212 Solid Waste: pharmaceutical and sharps waste stewardship https:ffleginfo.legisJature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?hill 20 .8056212 Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-03. Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance Passes in Contra Costa County http://www.contracosta.ca,govlDocumenJTc nter/ViewJ43867/201 -12- 20-Safe-Dr -Disposal-Ordina Accessed ApriC 25, 2019 Ref-04. San Mateo County Safe Medicine Disposal Ordinance https://www.smchealth.nrc/ger1 ral-•inform onlsafe-medicine-disposal- ordinn Accessed April 25, 2019 Ref-05. Marin County Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance haps:f ww.marincounty,orgldepts/cd/divisionsjenvironmental-health- services/stye-drug-disposa l-ordinance Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-06. San Francisco Ordinance: Safe Drug Disposal httas:lisfbos.org/ftpluploadedfilesibdsup+rr gr inances151o0031- 15.pdf Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-07. San Luis Obispo Ordinance No. 2018-1 tittps://iwma,cornlwp- e.ntluploads/recyclistluserfiles/Ordiinance%2 018- An%200rdinance%2QEstablishing°I% OA% OProduct°1f205tewardship °fo20Disposal%20Program%20F�r 020Hom a% Oenerated°Io20Used%2 OSharDs%20and °20Unwanted R2QPrescriotion tIOMedicine.pdf 6 Drug and Sharps Disposal 146 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jure Final Report Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-08. Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services: Extended Producer Responsibility Stewardship Ordinance https://ww_w.countyofsb.org/phdiensisafe-drug-disposal.sbc Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-09. Santa Clara County Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance h ttp s:l/www.sc&g9v.o rg sjteslrw rj P a g es/safe m e d s.asp x Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-10. California Product Stewardship Council https://calpsc.org/products/pharmaceuticals/city-count, dances- safe-disposal-sharps-o harmaceuticalsf Accessed April 1.0, 2019 Ref-ii. MED-Project httos:Ilinecl-oroj Ventura County 20.18 - 2019 Grand Jury Primal Report http://www.venturacourresource documents/PPT% 0[OR %20DH° Q11; 4 °f924RX°i 2OSLIDE .pdf Accessed April 10, 2019 Ref-18. County of Ventura Behavioral Health, Alcohol & Drug Programs, 'Prescription BE OTC Drugs: Ry. Disposal Sites' http:l/venturacounttlimits.orglenj orevention/arescriotion_otc/rx Accessed April 25, 2019 Ref-19. CBS News, January 11,201: Painkiller prescriptions for pets may be contributing to opioid epidemic, study warns https://www.cbsnews.corn/news/painkiller-use-in-pets-may-be- contributing-to-opioid-epidemic-study-warns/ Accessed April 25, 2019 Ref-20. Health and Safety Code Section 118286(a), Chapter 9 http://leginfo,legislatsr , gQvtfaces/codes displaySection.xhtml?lawC ode=HSC&sectionlium=1182$ Accessed April 25, 2019 Attachments Att-01. Drug Bin Accessibility and Collection Procedures at Ventura County Law Enforcement Facilities Att-02. Sampling of Safe Drug Disposal Program Ordinances Att-03. Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Camarillo Station Standard Operating Procedure 8 Drug and Sharps Disposal 148 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glossary TERM DEFINITION ADP Alcohol & Drug Program BOS Ventura County Board of Supervisors County County of Ventura CPSC California Product Stewardship Council Extended Producer Also known as Product Stewardship, places a shared Responsibility (EPR) responsibility for end-of-life product management on the producers and all other entities involved in the product chain, instead of solely on local government and the end-user Fiscal Year Ventura County Fiscal Year = July 1 through June 30 Grand Jury 2018-2019 Ventura County Grand Jury Medication Prescription drugs (those that a pharmacist dispenses only on the order of a medical practitioner) and over- the-counter drugs (those that consumers can purchase without a prescription) Opioids Class of drugs that includes heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine and many others Over-the-counter Medications that consumers can purchase without a drugs prescription Pharmaceutical Any kind of drug used for medicinal purposes, such as cough syrup or sleeping pills Prescription An order for medication written by a medical practitioner Rx A common abbreviation for medical prescriptions Sharps Hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets and other devices that are used to break the skin of people and animals State State of California VCBH Ventura County Behavioral Heath VCSO Ventura County Sheriff's Office Drug and Sharps Disposal 9 149 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Attachment 1 Drug Bin Accessibility and Collection Procedures at Ventura County Law Enforcement Facilities 10 Drug and Sharps Disposal 150 Venal ouety 201L- 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Lobby Gtf Ws, an Access to Drugs/ Enforcement Agency 1Nebirto Lobby Rows Orug Bir Sharpes Cornrn€nts 8AM-9PiA Carnari[Iaf11VfSO IV Lobby NON Maedair--Friday FilrmorefvcSO N 8 AICA-SPM Lobby Y/i4 Monday-Friday MlonrParltJVESU N 8 AM-5 PM Lobby 'ON Monday-Friday Staff assistance needed BAM-SPM Seg Ojai('ICSON Monday -Friday Comments Yf Unsecured dispnsa. "drawer' Thousand OaksfVCSO N 8 AM-5 PM Lobby Yf N Monday-Friday Headquarters/VCSO N SAM-5 RM Lobby YfN Mtxnday-Friday Proof of residency { 8AM •SPM nardPrrlice Department N qued Monday-Thursday CommentsYfN InformatiSee on on a+rapia bit+ty Every other Friday of Drug 8in inconsistent Port Hueneme/ 7.30 AM- 5:30 PM N MOnday-Thursday Lobby Yf Police Department Every other friday Salta Pau Police Department A NSA N/A tdfN ?ppa4ntntent needed Simi Valley/ 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM See Police DepartmentN Monday-Friday Comments Yf F I^forma#i4 on a++aii8biki#y of Ships Bin inconsistent Ventura/ 730 AM - 5;30 PM N/A 14/N ?oke Departmeric Wanda./ Friday I Drug and Sharps Disposal - 11 151 Ventura County 2018 - 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Attachment 2 Sampling of Safe Drug Disposal Program Ordinances 12 Drug and Sharps Disposal 152 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report BOS Approval Ordinance BOS Approval to Jurisdiction Date No.* Operational Time Alameda July, 2012 0-2012-27 26 months County Contra Costa December, 2016 2016-24 Unable to determine County Marin August, 2015 3635 18 months County San Francisco March, 2015 31-15 15 months City and County San Luis Obispo March, 2015 2015-1 Unable to determine County San Mateo April, 2015 04736 18 months County Santa Barbara June, 2016 4971 21 months County Santa Clara April, 2017 NS-517.91 23 months County *All above ordinances have been amended to include sharps disposal. Drug and Sharps Disposal 13 153 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Attachment 3 Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Camarillo Station Standard Operating Procedure 14 Drug and Sharps Disposal 154 Ventura County 2018 — 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Ventura County Sheriff's Office CAMARILLO STATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Subject: Pharmaceutical Drop-off Bin Date Issued: March 14, 2011 Prepared By: Sergeant Jim Bullington Date Revised: October 1, 2016 Revised By: Sergeant Greg Sharp Authorized By: Captain Cory Rubright Purpose To establish a procedure for the voluntary drop-off and collection of pharmaceutical drugs. Departmental Impact Police Services--Camarillo Police Department Background The City of Camarillo, in collaboration with the Camarillo Police Department and the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, has a program that otters a convenient canfidentiaf drop box where Camarillo residents can deposit unused or expired pharmaceuticals, in an effort to divert harmful drugs away from the environment and children.The drop box is located in the lobby of the Camarillo Police Department. Definitions Pharmaceuticals are medications, including both over-the-counter prescription drugs such as painkillers, hormones, antidepressants, antibiotics, cold/flu remedies, OTC medications and veterinary medicines. Drug and Sharps Disposal 15 155 • Ventura County 2018 - 2019 Grand Jury Final Report Procedure Camarillo residents are encouraged to utilize the collection bin located in the public lobby of the P.D. during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday- 8AM to 5PM. This program is not intended for commercial use, and is restricted from receiving mail, batteries,trash, pill bottles, and sharps (syringes, needles, diabetic testers, etc...) as posted on the exterior of the bin. • The Station Captain and Administrative Sergeant will maintain positive control over the keys to the pharmaceutical collection bin and the bin's night lock. • The collection bin will be checked on a regular basis.The bin's feeder shoot will be locked when the station's lobby is closed. The Administrative Sergeant will be responsible for overseeing collection and booking of contents of the pharmaceutical bin. • The collection bin contains a cardboard box that correlates with the Sheriff's Property Room storage requirements.The box is lined with a heavy duty trash liner.The intent of the box and liner is to allow staff to package and book the pharmaceuticals with minimal handling,therefore minimizing staffs exposure to the pharmaceuticals. • In an additional effort to minimize staff's exposure to the pharmaceuticals,the public is asked to place pills, tablets, and other solid pharmaceuticals into clear plastic ziplock bags and discard of all packaging and empty pill bottles prior to depositing the pharmaceuticals in the bin. Liquids and blister packs should be left in their original containers and put into a clear plastic ziplock bag as an extra precaution to guard against leaks.The ziplock bags are available for distribution at the Camarillo Police Station's front counter. • A sworn Deputy and designee shall empty the collection bin together to insure that the integrity and chain of evidence is maintained. • A report number will be generated and attached to a property report.The contents shall be weighed and documented on the report. • The cardboard box shall be removed from the bin and immediately sealed within department evidence standards.The box will be weighed and then labeled as would any evidence placed into the property room.The labeling shall include the appropriate language and descriptors identifying drugs, and shall specify that they are booked for destruction. It should also include the content's weight (taking the tare of the box off). Do Not Itemize • The box(s)will be booked into the Camarillo P.D.property room utilizing the appropriate methods. The Property Room will collect all items within our evidence room for transport to the main Property Room in Ventura. 16 Drug and Sharps Disposal 156 Ventura County 2018 - 2019 Grand Jury Final Report This page intentionally blank Drug and Sharps Disposal 17 157 California Penal Code Sections Penal Code 933 No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority,the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body,and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment within 0 days to the presiding judge of the superior court,with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors,on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head and any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. Penal Code 933.05 (a) For purposes of subdivision(b)of Section 933,as to each grand jury finding,the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1)The respondent agrees with the finding. (2)The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding,in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of • the reasons therefore. (b) For purposes of subdivision(b)of Section 933,as to each grand jury recommendation,the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1)The recommendation has been implemented,with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2)The recommendation has not yet been implemented,but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3)The recommendation requires further analysis,with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study,and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed,including the governing body of the public agency when applicable.This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. • (4)The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable,with an explanation therefore. (c) However,if a finding or recommendation of the grand jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer,both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury,but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some:decision making authority.The response of the elected agency or department headshall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department. (d)A grand jury may request a subject person or entity to come before the grand jury for the purpose of reading and discussing the findings of the grand jury report that relates to that person or entity in order to verify the accuracy of the findings prior to their release. (e)During an investigation,the grand jury shall meet with the subject of that investigation regarding the investigation,unless the court,either on its own determination or upon request of the foreperson of the grand jury,determines that such a meeting would be detrimental. (f)A grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report relating to that person or entity two (2)working days prior to its public release and after • the approval of the presiding judge.No offcer,agency,department,or governing body of a public agency shall disclose any contents of the report prior to the public release of the final report. Arty 158 Grand Jury 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura,CA 93009 county Of VEntUla 05)477-1603 fax;{805)477-4523 1600 grandiury.countyofverrtura.org Response to GrandJury Report Form Report Title: Report Date: Response by: Title: FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS • I (we) agree with the findings/conclusions numbered: • 1 (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings f Conclusions numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings /Conclusions that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendations numbered have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions and date completed.) • Recommendations number have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a time frame for the implementation.) • Recommendations numbered require further analysis. • Recommendations numbered will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Date: Signed: Number of pages attached: 159 ATTACHMENT 3 Grand Jury 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 (805)477-1600 Fax: (805)658-4523 grandjury.countyofventura.org Response to Grand Jury Report Form Report Title: Drug and Sharps Disposal Report Date: July 17, 2019 Response by: Janice Parvin Title: Mayor - City of Moorpark FINDINGS I CONCLUSIONS • I (we) agree with the findings/ conclusions numbered: _C-01 R-03 _ • I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings/ Conclusions numbered: ___________ (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings/ Conclusions that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendations numbered _ ____ have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions and date completed.) • Recommendations number R-03 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a time frame for the implementation.) • Recommendations numbered require further analysis. • Recommendations numbered __ will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Date: ________________________ Signed: ________________________ Number of pages attached: __2__ 160 City of Moorpark City Council Responses to Ventura County Grand Jury Drug and Sharps Disposal Report Page 2 GRAND JURY REPORT FINDINGS (in italics) AND CITY OF MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL RESPONSES C-01 “The Grand Jury concluded that among the County law enforcement facilities that have drug disposal bins, there is a lack of information and consistency in public guidance regarding the disposal of all medications, particularly for pet owners. (FA-09, FA-10, FA-11, FA-12, FA-13, FA-14, FA-15, FA-16) (Att-01)” City Response: The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), is the contract law enforcement agency for the City of Moorpark. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office understands the importance of disposal of unused/expired prescription medications as well as sharps disposal. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has designated public lobbies at all patrol stations available for residents to dispose of drugs during regular business hours. None of the patrol stations offer sharps disposal. The Moorpark Police Station offers a bin in the public lobby to dispose of unused/expired prescription medication. There is no disposal bin for sharps. Sharps may be disposed of at a number of locations in the County of Ventura including Moorpark Family Care Clinic at 612 W. Spring Road, Suite A, Moorpark, phone number (805) 523 5400. RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS: R-03 “The Grand Jury recommends that all law enforcement agencies update their websites and other sources of public information. Information should include, but not be limited to, guidance regarding the availability of disposal bins for drugs and sharps, accessibility requirements to the bins and directions for disposal. (C-01)” City Response: The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), is the contract law enforcement agency for the City of Moorpark. The Moorpark Police Station is not equipped to handle sharps disposal due to the necessary manpower as well as the ability to monitor sharps disposal bins on a continuous basis. The lack of needed monitoring could lead to improperly disposed of needles which can be hazardous to the residents who routinely visit police lobbies. In some cases such as criminal investigations or other law enforcement contacts, sharps are safely collected by patrol deputies and disposed of in sharps containers at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Property Room located within the Moorpark Police Station. Disposal of sharps in these circumstances is manageable due to the small volume. The Moorpark Police Department agrees with the recommendation of offering sources of public information to communicate drugs and sharps disposal. This will be done through press releases, utilizing the various social media platforms offered by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Moorpark Police Department, and the City of Moorpark (e.g. Facebook, Twitter and NextDoor). The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has agreed 161 City of Moorpark City Council Responses to Ventura County Grand Jury Drug and Sharps Disposal Report Page 3 to provide links on its website to direct citizens to locations for drug disposal, including pet medications, and types of sharps disposal. The City of Moorpark has agreed to post links on its website to direct citizens to information and locations for drug disposal, including pet medications, and types of sharps disposal by July 30, 2019. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will create an agency-wide policy on unused/expired prescription drug bin drop off. Employees of the Moorpark Police Department will be responsible for adhering to this policy. 162