The Marysville Monthly - February 2020
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SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming Council Meetings:
- Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:00 pm (Special Study Session: Cannabis Tax)
Coffee with a Cop:
Meetings are held on the second Friday of the Month.
Visit the
Marysville Police Department
Facebook Page for the latest updates and future meeting locations.
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COUNCIL GOAL SETTING & PROJECT PRIORITIZATION WORKSHOP
On Friday, February 21, the City Council held its Annual all day 2020 Council Goal Setting and Project Prioritization Workshop revisiting the City's vision statement, goals and objectives, and prioritizing projects for the upcoming year. All and all, it was a very successful day. City staff will return to the Council later this spring with refinements to the workshop outcomes for Council discussion and approval.
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CERTIFIED AG LABS
Certified Ag Labs, California’s most advanced cannabis testing facility, opened its doors to Marysville and the region on February 1, 2020. While lab-tested cannabis is a requirement in nearly every state that regulates cannabis businesses, Certified Ag Labs has one of the most modern facilities in California. In addition to Cannabis lab-testing, the lab is also available for testing agricultural crops.
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CD DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In January, the Community Development Department processed 39
building permits, conducted 72 building inspections, and initiated 8
code enforcement investigations.
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MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW & AMENDMENTS
At the March 3, 2020 City Council meeting, the Council will review and discuss proposed mid-year amendments to the 2019-20 budget.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT RECRUITMENT
Unfortunately, the Finance Department's recent recruitment for a new Senior Accountant was unsuccessful. Another recruitment will start in March.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In January 2020, the Finance Department processed 564 accounts payable and receivable, 38 animal licenses, 53 business licenses, and 324 cash receipts.
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FIRE APPARATUS
Quick Attack:
Department Staff traveled to Medford, Oregon on February 19 and 20 to inspect the new Quick Attack and take delivery of it. Once it arrives at the Fire Department, there are some finishing touches that will be completed before its service and use will begin.
Interestingly, before the MFD arrived in Medford, Oregon, Cascade Fire Equipment received several inquiries from other agencies both in California and Oregon to visit and tour the vehicle before the MFD took delivery of it last week. For example, Ventura County Fire Department has already taken an interest in the specifications of the MFD's vehicle.
Ladder Truck:
Unfortunately, the MFD's ladder truck has been out of service for the past four weeks. It has been in Sacramento while the repair shop investigates the truck's problems with its turn table. For example, while in use, the ladder dropped 10 inches for no explicable reason on two separate occasions.
New Type 1 Fire Truck:
The new front line fire engine is in its 5
th
week of construction. The MFD is able to monitor the progress weekly through pictures that are posted on a web page. This allows Department staff to monitor its construction progress and catch any potential issues or problems early before construction is complete.
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FIRE INSPECTION
The Fire Inspector has been working on several projects both in the City and in District 10/Hallwood. He is reviewing plans for a propane facility off Highway 70 that has been impacted by the Caltrans Highway Expansion Project. A 30,000 gallon propane tank will not satisfy the set back requirements once the highway expansion is complete and must be moved.
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PERSONNEL
The last two SAFER Fire Fighter positions have been filled with conditional offers made. Both have begun the background check process. The Fire Department anticipates all new employees will start March 1, 2020. There will be a 30-day intensive training program for the new employees focused on firefighter and driver operator skills before they begin shift work on April 1, 2020.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
Department Staff held an internal workshop to update the Department's Strategic Plan. In the process, the following new 2020 goals were established:
- Increase Staffing,
- Continue the Vehicle Replacement Program,
- Enhance Dispatch Capabilities,
- Continue Facility Upgrades,
- Continue Applying for Grants,
- Improve Training Program,
- Increase EMS Service Capabilities,
- Continue Vegetation Management Program, and
- Continue Health and Wellness Initiatives.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
MFD has been involved with the
"Every 15 Minutes"
Program with Marysville High School. The
"Every 15 Minutes"
Program is an anti-drunk driving program designed by the California Highway Patrol and targeted at junior and senior high school students. The event is scheduled for April 16 and the assembly will be held on April 17.
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TRAINING
The MFD accepted two student interns to work with the Department. They are currently completing the initial basic training program established for new personnel. Over the next six months (the term of the internship), they will learn more about fire fighting and prevention preparing them for future service in the fire profession.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In January, Firefighters responded to 300 calls for service. The Department received 229 Rescue and Emergency Medical Calls, 10 Fire Service Calls and 61 other calls.
The Department also experienced 48 concurrent calls or 16% of January's 911 calls.
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ADMINISTRATION
The Marysville Police Department held its annual awards ceremony to honor employees for their dedication and commitment to the Community and the Police Department. Honorees included:
- Officer of the Year: Joseph Liebman
- Dispatcher of the Year: Brittany Perry
- Reserve Officer of the Year: Thomas Platina
- Reserve Dispatch/Records of the Year: Jo Vasconcellos
- Volunteer of the Year: Helen Perkins
- Employee of the Year: Nicole Sammons
- Cadet of the Year: Devina Perez
- Chief's Award: Lt. Adam Barber and Reserve Lt. Dan Quinonez received this year's Chief's Award for outstanding overall performance and as pillars of the Police Department.
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The Department also continues to train three Patrol Officers and two Dispatchers.
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CANNABIS COMPLIANCE
Should you wish to report an illegal cannabis grow operation, please contact Sgt. Daryl Shackelford at [email protected] or (530) 749-3958.
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DRONE DEPLOYMENT
- On January 6, 2020, PD's drone was deployed to monitor a suicidal subject threatening to jump off the roof of the Notre Dame Catholic School.
- On January 11, 2020, the drone was also deployed to monitor protestors around the Yuba County Courthouse.
- Throughout the month of January, the drone was deployed for training purposed and to monitor the levees.
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GRANT IMPLEMENTATION - TOBACCO SALES & FURNISHING
- One (1) Tobacco Minor Decoy operation was conducted. Only one (1) business was in violation.
- One (1) Shoulder Tap* operation was conducted. Seventeen people were contacted and there was only one (1) violation.
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Shoulder tap operations are a law enforcement strategy designed to hold adult providers of tobacco to youth accountable for their illegal behavior.
Shoulder tap operations focus on the adult who is providing tobacco to an underage youth. Underage volunteers are recruited, selected and trained to serve as decoys.
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K-9 DEPLOYMENT
- On January 7, 2020, a K-9 team was deployed to a backyard search for a possible stalking suspect who was allegedly armed with a firearm. The reporting party advised that the suspect was seen in backyard of residence and possibly on the roof.
- Also on January 7, 2020, K-9 Rocky was used in apprehension of wanted Parolee at Large (PAL). The PAL's location was identified as a result of an anonymous tip generated by the public. The suspect surrendered to K-9 Rocky and officers.
- On January 17, 2020, there was a burglary to a business located at 516 D Street. K-9 Rocky was deployed and conducted an interior search of the business. No suspects were located.
- On January 24, 2020, K-9 Rocky was used for officer protection and apprehension. The arrestee had recently committed a violent felonious assault on a subject who was sitting inside his residence. The arrestee surrendered to K-9 Rocky and officers. The subject in question was lying in wait for officers, armed with an aluminum baseball bat.
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ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (ACS)
Clinic:
Animal Care Services partnered with Fieldhaven for a Vaccination and Micro Chip Clinic on Sunday January 19, 2020 with the following results:
Dogs Treated:
- 23 microchipped
- 24 rabies shots administered
Cats Treated:
- 6 microchipped
- 11 Rabies shots administered
Animal Care Services continues to be extremely successful with more than 60 cats 'fixed' by the weekly Trap-N-Release (TNR) and Over Night Trapping Programs.
Daily Operations:
In January, the Animal Care Services Officer located 4 at-large dogs that were successfully reunited with their owners.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS (CSO)
Parking:
Parking Enforcement issued 16 notices to abate vehicles and all 16 vehicles were abated in the allotted time frame.
Graffiti:
PD's part-time CSO responded to 43 calls for service and 97 self-initiated calls. As a result of these calls, 22 crime reports were initiated and 40 graffiti locations where identified. Graffiti Busters was notified of these locations for graffiti removal and private property owners with graffiti were also notified. Typically, these calls for service would be handled by Patrol Officers. However, this position is now handling these types of calls allowing Officers to answer higher priority calls for service.
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DETECTIVES BUREAU
Detectives are currently working on the following cases:
- Two homicide cases;
- A child abduction case (that crossed State lines). The child was safely located, and detectives are currently seeking the suspects; and
- Three active cases that Detectives recently submitted warrants for.
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POLICE PATROL HIGHLIGHTS
- DUI Arrest Recognition: An application for Police Officer Souza was submitted to MADD to recognize his honorable efforts in arresting 50 DUI’s in 2019!
- Celebrity Arrest: Shaun Weiss (childhood star in the movie, The Mighty Ducks) was apprehended, caught and arrested in the 600 block of 11th Street in Marysville while actively burglarizing a neighborhood residence and under the influence of drugs.
- Breaking-And-Entering: A suspect kicked the front door in and entered the apartment of a complete stranger at 1170 East 22nd Street. The irrational and drug influenced suspect struck the victim several times for no apparent reason. Shortly thereafter, the suspect fled the apartment on foot. Officers quickly arrived on the scene and tracked the suspect to a house in a nearby neighborhood. Officers forcibly entered the house where the suspect laid in wait holding a baseball bat. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
- Shots Fired, Arrest Made: Two reports were made of shots fired in the 800 block of G Street. One "Reporting Party" reported an older model, maroon colored Cadillac with tinted windows leaving the area at a high speed rate. The Cadillac’s description was consistent with PD's recent crime tip. Approximately 25 minutes later, Officer’s spotted a maroon colored 1994 Cadillac in the parking lot of 124 East 13th Street. The Cadillac was occupied by two subjects, and there were two Hispanic Male Adults (HMA) standing outside the Cadillac. As a result of the situation, a high-risk stop was initiated. The two HMA suspects fled the area on foot. The two occupants in the Cadillac were detained without incident. The driver, Jeremy Stover, was a PAL with two active warrants. A search of the vehicle yielded an airsoft handgun that closely resembled a real semi-automatic handgun. There was also fourteen pounds of marijuana in the trunk. Stover was booked into Yuba County Jail.
- Attempted Suicide: Dispatch received a call for service regarding a suicide attempt off the E Street Bridge. Officer Kesterson responded to the call and was able to grab the jumper as he was intentionally slipping over the edge of the bridge and pull him to safety. He was taken to Adventist Health-Rideout Hospital and placed on a mental health hold. As a result of his quick lifesaving actions, Officer Kesterson received PD's lifesaving award earlier this year.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In January 2020, 1734 calls for service were received, 968 reports were prepared and processed, and 116 arrests were made. In Dispatch, 1152 9-1-1 emergency calls were received, and 4825 non-emergency calls were processed.
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NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS
Request Services from Public Works:
Request to Start Sewage Services :
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SIDEWALK REPAIRS
As stipulated in the Streets and Highway Code Section 5610-5618, property owners adjacent to public sidewalks are responsible for maintaining sidewalks in such a condition that the sidewalk will not endanger persons or property or interfere with the public convenience of its use. As a result, property owners may be notified by the City to repair the sidewalk per Section 5612. If the property owner is unresponsive, the Public Works Director, or his or her designee, may determine the priority rating and repair method as detailed in the Sidewalk Repair Criteria section. The location will be added to the sidewalk repair priority list and may be completed by the City, as funding allows.
Reimbursement for the cost of the repair, if conducted by the City, may be sought and collected as provided in the Streets and Highway Code Section 5610-5618.
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STREET POTHOLE PATCHING ACTIVITY
Pothole patching is our first response to pavement damage and is needed to keep streets serviceable. Currently, the City's Streets Division is completing pothole repairs in work area I. See the map below for areas of the city that will experience pothole repairs in the coming months.
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EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STREET POTHOLES
Not every defect in the roadway is considered a pothole and therefore cannot be patched. Shallow depressions with sharp edges will not hold patch work and must be resurfaced during warmer, drier months. Other examples include:
- Longitudinal Cracking: Long thin cracks that run parallel to the road for which normal patching is ineffective. Cracks greater than 2 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep can be patched.
- Edge Cracks: Crack seal fills cracks to prevent further deterioration or remove and reconstruct to full depth fixing any support issues. There are limited resources in the City's operations and maintenance budget to service numerous locations. Crack sealing is a contracted activity based on available funds and competing roads with similar deterioration.
- Utility Cuts: Utility cuts are temporary patches with straight edges which can range in size from one foot to more than ten feet wide. They are the result of utility work (e.g., water main break, gas line repair). Utility cuts in the fall and winter are monitored and refilled as necessary until a permanent repair can be used when asphalt plants open in the spring. PG&E, Cal Water, Comcast and all private developers are responsible for the permanent repairs resulting from their activities and are inspected by City staff. These are not considered potholes and they are repaired under a separate program.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
For January 2020, the Public Works Department processed 203 Public Service Requests. They included work orders for tree trimming, pot hole repairs, street maintenance, street light repairs, sewer/storm drain issues, and general up keep around the City of Marysville. Public Works also filled over 700 potholes, that were not included in the totals for Work Orders.
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