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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1998

MORNING SESSION - Meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m.

Present: Supervisors Greg Cox, Chairman; Pam Slater, Vice Chair; Dianne Jacob, Ron Roberts and Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Invocation by Pastor Mitch Lindeman, Christ Church Episcopal, Coronado.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by students from the magnet program at San Diego's Horton Elementary School: Laura Class, Secretary; David Preston, Playground Commissioner; Diana Blas, Vice President.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for meeting of April 28, 1998.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors approved the minutes for the meeting of April 28, 1998.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

AFTERNOON SESSION - Reconvened at 2:08 p.m. Supervisors Cox, Chairman; Slater, Vice Chair; Jacob, Roberts and Horn being present.

Statement/
Minute Order No.
Subject

Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items

1. SUBJECT: Library Sales Tax - Resolution of Support

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

On Tuesday, October 21, 1997 (1), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to create the San Diego County Regional Library Authority. The Authority was formed to submit for approval by the voters a 1/4 cent sales tax for five years, on a ballot measure to benefit community and branch libraries countywide. The sales tax automatically sunsets at five years. On February 19, 1998, the Library Authority approved the first reading of the sales tax measure, known as the Community Libraries Enhancement Ordinance, and voted to place the measure on the March 2, 1999, ballot.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.

RECOMMENDATION:

VICE CHAIR SLATER:

Adopt the submitted Resolution of Support for the Community Libraries Enhancement Ordinance, emphasizing that it is a limited one-time-only tax based upon approval of the voters and will be known as Proposition L.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No. 98-121, entitled: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY SALES TAX, THE COMMUNITY LIBRARIES ENHANCEMENT ORDINANCE.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

2. SUBJECT: North County Shelter Cattery, Project KK8430, South County Shelter Cattery, Project KK8431, Riford Medical Center Remodel, Project KK6108

(Supv. Dist: 1,3,5)

OVERVIEW:

In a Board action of July 22, 1997 (3), the Board approved the Fiscal Year 1997-98 Adopted Budget, which included the establishment of the following Capital Projects: KK8430, the North County Shelter Cattery, located in Carlsbad, California; KK8431, and the South County Shelter Cattery, located in Bonita, California Project KK6108, the Riford Medical Center Remodel, located at the Central Shelter on Gaines Street in San Diego, California, was established in a Board action of January 9, 1996 (25).

The cattery facilities in these shelters and the Riford Medical Center facility are cramped and overcrowded. The current conditions in these shelters do not allow the separation of sick from healthy animals. The projects were approved to allow the construction of the necessary improvements to these facilities.

Additional funding is needed to accommodate the higher construction bids submitted for the projects. If approved, the requests will facilitate the award of the construction contracts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for these requests are not budgeted. The funding sources are the following Trust Funds: the Gloria Bevins Memorial Trust Fund, the Pitchers for Pets Trust Fund, and the Riford Medical Center Trust Fund, all of which consist of funds designated for Capital Improvements in the Department of Animal Control. If approved, this request will result in $22,790 in current year costs, no annual costs and will require the addition of no staff years.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Establish appropriations of $7,690 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK8430, North County Animal Shelter Cattery, based on $5,000 in unanticipated revenue from the Gloria Bevins Memorial Trust (Fund No. 512702), and $2,690 in unanticipated revenue from the A/C Pitchers for Pets Trust (Fund No. 512708). (4 VOTES)

2. Establish appropriations of $6,500 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK8431, South County Animal Shelter Cattery, based on unanticipated revenue from the A/C Pitchers for Pets Trust (Fund No. 512708). (4 VOTES)

3. Establish appropriations of $8,600 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK6108, Riford Medical Center based on unanticipated revenue from the Riford Medical Center Trust (Fund No. 512706). (4 VOTES)

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

3. SUBJECT: Approval of Expenditures of Improvements to Federal Grazing Land

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

Existing law requires any County with public lands which are leased to five or more lessees to establish a Grazing Advisory Board (GAB). The GAB in San Diego County is responsible for making recommendations to your Board for projects dealing with range improvement on Federal grazing lands. The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures administers the Grazing Land program for the County of San Diego. This proposal establishes appropriations in the Grazing Land Fund (GLF), based on fund balance available, for expenditures approved by the GAB for Fiscal Year 1997-98. This proposal further seeks to accept and recognize the official members of the GAB in accordance with Section 349.2 of the Administrative Code.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The current year cost is not to exceed $2,000. There are no annual costs or staff years associated with this proposal. The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures administers the GLF for the County of San Diego. This request has no fiscal impact on the Department or the County General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Establish appropriations of $2,000 in the GLF based on Fund Balance available. (4 VOTES)

2. Approve and authorize expenditures for the following Project: Repair of Windmill at Lark Canyon Campground $1,880.94.

3. Authorize the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to execute general claims and cash transfers, not to exceed the above appropriated amount, for expenditures approved by the GAB.

4. Accept and recognize the members, listed on the submitted roster (Submitted Attachment A), as the official members of the GAB in accordance with the Administrative Code.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

4. SUBJECT: Establishment of Appropriations - Lindo Lake Park Southeast Playground Design, Lakeside

(Supv. Dist: 2)

OVERVIEW:

On April 29, 1997 (1), the Board of Supervisors approved the 23^rd Year Community Development Block Grant funding allocations which included $20,000 for the Lindo Lake Park Southeast Playground Design project. This action will approve the appropriation of these funds into a Capital Project for the design of park improvements to include playground equipment for pre-school and school-aged children, turf for passive recreation, site furnishings, landscape and irrigation, concrete walkways and other associated improvements.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are not budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund. The funding source is 23^rd Year Community Development Block Grant funds. If approved, this request will result in $20,000 current year cost, no annual cost and will require the addition of no staff years.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find this project categorically exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, as minor alterations to existing public facilities.

2. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 in Capital Project KN8041, Lindo Lake Park Southeast Playground Design, based on awarded 23^rd Year Community Development Block Grant funds. (4 VOTES)

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

5. SUBJECT: Appropriation of Park Land Dedication Ordinance and Insurance Claim Settlement Funds for Collier Park Scout Hut Building Project

(Supv. Dist: 2)

OVERVIEW:

On May 23, 1997 the Scout Hut building at Collier Park was severely damaged by fire. The building was rebuilt using mostly volunteer labor and donated equipment. Funds are needed to complete the rebuilding effort to include flooring, restroom furnishings, cabinets, handicap access ramps, air-conditioning and alarm systems, lighting, painting, landscaping, drainage improvements, information kiosk and related interior and exterior improvements. The requested action will approve the appropriation of $42,308 in a Capital Project for the completion of the Scout Hut building. Funding is provided by Ramona area Park Land Dedication Ordinance funds in the amount of $14,000 and $28,308 in insurance claim settlement funds received for the fire damage.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are not budgeted. The funding sources are Ramona area Park Land Dedication Ordinance funds and insurance claim settlement funds received for fire damage at Collier Park. If approved, this request will result in $42,308 current year cost, no annual cost and will require the addition of no staff years.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find in accordance with Section 15301(d), of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines that this project is categorically exempt from provisions of the guidelines, as improvements to existing public facilities.

2. Approve and authorize the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $14,000 from Account 3453 to Account 6310 in the Ramona area Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund 119028.

3. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $14,000 in Capital Project KN8040, Collier Park Scout Hut, based on an operating transfer from the Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund. (4 VOTES)

4. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $28,308 in Capital Project KN8040, Collier Park Scout Hut, based on insurance claim settlement funds received for the fire damage to the Scout Hut. (4 VOTES)

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

6. SUBJECT: Noticed Public Hearing:

Review of Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Plan for the Gillespie Field Project and Establishment of Housing Set-Aside Fund

(Supv. Dist: 2)

OVERVIEW:

The Gillespie Field Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on July 7, 1987 (53). On December 6, 1994 (3) the Redevelopment Agency adopted the Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Gillespie Field Redevelopment Project Area. This Plan covers Fiscal Year 1995-96 through Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Health and Safety Code Section 33490 requires that during the Implementation Plan period the Agency conduct a public hearing to review the Redevelopment Plan and corresponding Implementation Plan and evaluate the progress of the Redevelopment Project. This Board Letter provides the plan review and other progress information necessary for today's public hearing.

During the plan review process it was determined that the County must set aside 20 percent of project tax increment for low and moderate income housing. This action will establish a housing fund and the deposit of the required tax increment effective Fiscal Year 1998-99.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funding source for the housing set-aside is the Gillespie Field Redevelopment Project tax increment. If approved, this action will result in a reallocation of funds, providing an estimated $81,000 for low and moderate income housing (Fund 308621), and a reduction of an estimated $81,000 for Redevelopment Agency project related expenses at Gillespie Field (Fund 308611) in Fiscal Year 1998-99. The housing set aside requirement will result in reallocation of 20 percent of the annual tax increment for the remaining life of the project. Annual dollar amounts will be dependent upon tax increment received. This request does not require additional staff years, and there is no cost to the County General Fund.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:

Implementation of the Gillespie Field Redevelopment Plan has stimulated East County employment, resulting in 300 to 400 jobs to date. The Cuyamaca West 2 development is expected to create an additional 500 to 700 jobs following completion in 2000.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Authorize and direct the Auditor and Controller to establish a new Housing Fund (308621) into which 20 percent of gross tax increment for the Gillespie Field Project Area will be deposited, effective Fiscal Year 1998-99, for low and moderate income housing.

2. Direct the Housing and Community Development Director to return to the Board in October, 1998, with a recommended plan for expenditure of housing set-aside funds.

(Relates to Redevelopment Agency Agenda No. 1)

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

7. SUBJECT: Child Support Enforcement Bureau Automation Project and Internal Budget Adjustment

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

On January 13, 1998 (20), the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Microsoft Consulting Services to begin work on an automated and integrated Child Support Enforcement Bureau case management and fiscal payment system. Phase I of the approved contract is substantially complete. This request would exercise the County's option to add additional work orders to the approved contract's master agreement and move the project into Phase II ($900,000). Additionally, this request would transfer from Salary and Benefits to Services and Supplies $700,000 for the automation project's current year costs and $1.5 million for on-going operational costs of the Child Support Enforcement Bureau.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total maximum Fiscal Year 1997-98 cost and offsetting revenue for this proposal of $2.2 million ($700,000 for automation services and $1.5 million for operational costs) are currently included in the District Attorney's Fiscal Year 1997-98 Adopted Budget. The funding source is Federal Title IV-D and State/Federal Child Support Incentive Payments. Current year appropriations are being transferred from salary and benefits to services and supply accounts and will require the addition of no staff years. The $200,000 for Phase II in Fiscal Year 1998-99 is included in the District Attorney's Proposed Budget. Fiscal Year 1998-99 costs beyond Phase II's $200,000 will be determined after the evaluation of Phase II, but are estimated to be $900,000 for Phase III and will be funded by an adjustment to the District Attorney's Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget.

RECOMMENDATION:

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

1. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, and transfer appropriations in the total amount of $2.2 million within the District Attorney's Office from Salaries and Benefits to Services and Supplies for the purchase of professional contracted automation services ($700,000) and operational costs ($1.5 million).

2. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to modify the existing contract's master agreement with Microsoft Consulting Services (County Contract No. 43889) with the addition of two work orders not to exceed an additional $900,000 for Phase II work ($700,000 Fiscal Year 1997-98 and $200,000 Fiscal Year 1998-99).

3. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to modify the existing contract's master agreement with Microsoft Consulting Services (County Contract No. 43889) with the addition of subsequent work orders not to exceed an additional $900,000 for Phase III work, subject to the Board of Supervisors approval of funding in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Concur.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

8. SUBJECT: Transfer Appropriations to Add Positions and Fixed Assets to the Sheriff's Detentions Services Bureau

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

This is a request to transfer appropriations to add 14 positions and fixed assets (dental equipment) to the Sheriff's Detentions Services Bureau. The costs of this request will be offset by reductions made to the Specialty Medical Services contract (see Submitted Attachment A).

On April 29, 1997 (14), your Board approved a Request for Proposal (RFP), to negotiate and award a new contract for specialty medical services at the Sheriff's detention facilities. An RFP

(No. 80161), was issued on April 27, 1998 and proposals are due by June 2, 1998. The proposed new contract will include competitive primary care services in addition to expanded regional hospital services. The contract will also eliminate contract nursing services which will result in a potential cost savings.

The total cost savings that will result from the new contract are not known at this time. However, the Sheriff's Department recommends that a status report on actual cost savings be submitted to your Board in six months. This time is needed to assess the new contract and its impact on the Sheriff's medical service delivery system.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Appropriations for the Specialty Medical Services contract will be reduced by $56,629 for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and $679,547 a year for subsequent years. Allocations from the eliminated contract nursing services will offset the full funding costs for 1.16 additional staff years for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and 14 additional staff years in subsequent years. The total cost for the requested additional staff is equal to the amount reduced from the contract for Fiscal Year 1997-oi and for all subsequent years. The one-time only cost for the dental equipment is $14,000. Reductions equal to these amounts will be made to the contract for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and for subsequent years respectively.

RECOMMENDATION:

SHERIFF KOLENDER:

1. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Change.

2. Authorize the Department of Human Resources to classify 12 proposed Sheriff Detention Nurse II positions (class 4548), one proposed Administrative Secretary II position (class 2757), one proposed Dietitian (4774) position, and amend the Compensation Ordinance to add these positions to the Sheriff's Department.

3. Transfer appropriations totaling $56,629 from services and supplies to salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 1997-98.

4. Authorize the purchase of fixed assets (dental equipment) at the Las Colinas and Vista detention facilities.

5. Transfer appropriations of $14,000 from services and supplies to fixed assets for Fiscal Year 1997-98. (4 VOTES)

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

9. SUBJECT: Early Retirement

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

As reported to your Board on April 21, 1998 I am recommending providing early retirement as one of the alternatives to layoffs resulting from reorganization, reengineering and rightsizing activities. At that time I reported that three departments: Public Defender, Public Works and Equal Opportunity Management will offer an early retirement option.

In accordance with Government Code Section 7507, you were provided with the report of estimated costs for these departments prepared by an enrolled actuary. The following recommended actions are required to implement a two year early retirement option for the selected departments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of this action is dependent upon the actual number of eligible employees opting to retire with the additional two year retirement service credit. If all eligible employees in participating departments took advantage of this benefit and 50% of the affected positions are eliminated there would be a 1998-99 fiscal year savings of $1,052,000. Savings would increase to $4,826,000 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 as an ongoing savings.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Adopt a Resolution providing an additional two-year service credit for specified eligible members of the County Retirement System retiring during the period May 15, 1998, and June 19, 1998.

2. Agree, in principle, that 50 percent of the positions affected by a retirement buy-out will be removed from the Compensation Ordinance allocation of positions for participating departments.

3. Agree, in principle, that the up-front cost of early retirement will be charged to the participating department's budget.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 98-122, entitled: RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT FOR SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM RETIRING DURING THE PERIOD MAY 15, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 19, 1998.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

10. SUBJECT: Amendments to the Compensation Ordinance

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

This action amends the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance by: 1) amending salary advancement provisions for designated CE and MA classes; 2) amending employee recognition leave provisions; and 3) establishing authorized positions in six departments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for these recommendations are budgeted in the 1997-98 adopted budget or in mid-year actions approved by your Board.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Read title, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration on May 19, 1998.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further Board consideration on May 19, 1998.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

11. SUBJECT: Parental Consent for Condom Distribution

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

Should the County participate in programs which distribute condoms to minors without parental consent?

This item recommends actions which will protect parents rights by forbidding County participation in State or Federal programs which include condom distribution to minors without parental consent. Additionally it will ensure that education and training programs emphasize abstinence and inform the public of the unreliability of condoms.

RECOMMENDATION:

SUPERVISOR HORN:

1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a Board Policy that would prohibit County participation in any program which allows condom distribution to minors without parental consent and report back in 60 days.

2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop education and training programs which emphasize abstinence as the best method to protect against sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy and drug addiction. Discussion of condom failure rates should be included in sex education programs.

3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a resource list of abstinence education programs which can be made available to schools and community based organizations.

4. Request the Chair to send a letter to the Director of the State Department of Health, informing her of today's Board Action.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Officer to work with those administering this program to ensure they include an educational component with their distribution of condoms which emphasizes the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted disease even with the use of condoms and advocates abstinence as the best safeguard against sexually transmitted disease.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

12. SUBJECT: Center for Consumer Education and Advocacy

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

The Health and Human Services Agency is in the process of redesigning how it delivers services. The goal is to create a system that is family-focused, community-based, efficient and effective. The Agency is also moving to a managed care model for physical health and mental health services at the direction of the State. This includes most of the 300,000 children, adolescents and adults currently receiving Medi-Cal. County citizens who use these services are among the most vulnerable and they often have difficulty understanding and navigating managed care systems. They will benefit from advocacy and education in order to appropriately access services for which they are eligible; to resolve complaints and grievances; and to understand their rights and responsibilities in managed care.

The framework and design of Healthy San Diego, Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services, and Child Youth, and Family Mental Health (Heartbeat) programs includes provisions for advocacy and education services. This is a request for approval to issue a Request for Proposals for a single non-profit entity to provide education and advocacy services for these managed care programs and County Medical Services. The procurement is proposed to be limited to private non-profits to ensure the selected contractor will qualify for grants from foundations and /or the State. The County and the Alliance Healthcare Foundation will jointly issue the Request for Proposals. The request to award a contract will be brought to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Purchasing and Contracting will negotiate the contract and the Agency will administer the contract.

The Board is also requested to approve direction to the Health and Human Services Agency Director, to work with the Office of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs and the County's Sacramento and Washington representatives to identify and support State and federal legislation relating to managed care consumer advocacy programs and funding.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request will be included in the Health and Human Services Agency Fiscal Year 1998-99 Proposed Budget. Release of the Request for Proposals, negotiations and contract award are not expected to be completed before the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998. Funding for the contract is available from reductions in administrative costs in Adult and Older Adult Mental Health, contract reductions, reductions in services and supplies and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant in Child, Youth and Family Heartbeat, reductions in administrative costs in County Medical Services, and expected growth in State Health Realignment funds. The Alliance Healthcare Foundation will provide a grant directly to the selected contractor. There is no increase in County staff as a result of the recommendations.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. In accordance with Section 398.17 of Article XXIIb of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to jointly issue with the Alliance Healthcare Foundation a Request for Proposals for consumer education and advocacy services, negotiate a contract for these services, and return to the Board for contract approval.

2. Direct the Health and Human Services Agency Director to work with the Office of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs and the County's Sacramento and Washington representatives to identify and support legislation relating to managed care consumer advocacy programs and funding.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

13. SUBJECT: Mental Health Services - Revenue Agreements

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

This item requests authorization for the renewal of three Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Services revenue agreements for Fiscal Year 1997-98. One agreement funds mental health services to AIDS patients; the other two fund mental health services to students in the Poway and San Ysidro School Districts.

Funding for Services to AIDS Patients: Mental Health Services annually receives funding from the State Department of Mental Health to meet the costs of mental health services to AIDS patients, the Community AIDS Response System (CARES) program. On August 6, 1996 (13), the Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of the Fiscal Year 1996-97 revenue agreement with the State Department of Mental Health for CARES funding. Today's action would renew the revenue agreement for Fiscal Year 1997-98.

Funding for Services to Students in Poway and San Ysidro School Districts: Mental Health Services annually also receives funding from the Poway Unified and San Ysidro School Districts to meet the costs of mental health services provided to their students. On September 24, 1996 (1H) the Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of the Fiscal Year 1996-97 revenue agreements with the Poway Unified and San Ysidro School Districts for student mental health services. Today's action would renew the revenue agreements for Fiscal Year 1997-98.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted, except for $1,457 in revenue from Poway Unified School District. The funding sources are California State Department of Mental Health Community AIDS Response System (CARES) revenues ($85,000 of Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding), the Poway Unified School District revenues ($37,125 of Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding ) and the San Ysidro School District revenues ($15,000 of Fiscal Year 1997-98 funding). If approved, this request will result in $137,125 cost and revenue, in Fiscal Year 1997-98 and $137,125 future year cost and revenue, and will not require additional staff years. This request will not increase County cost.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Authorize the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency to complete a revenue agreement with the State Department of Mental Health and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the revenue agreement, upon receipt, with the California Department of Mental Health for Community AIDS Response System funding in the amount of $85,000 for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and two one-year extensions through June 30, 2000.

2. Authorize the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency to complete a revenue agreement with the Poway Unified School District and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the revenue agreement, upon receipt, in the amount of $37,125 for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and two one-year extensions through June 30, 2000.

3. Establish appropriations of $1,457 in the Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Services, for mental health services based on unanticipated revenue from the Poway Unified School District. (4 VOTES)

4. Authorize the Director of Health and Human Services Agency to complete a revenue agreement, with the San Ysidro School District and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the revenue agreement, upon receipt, in the amount of $15,000 for Fiscal Year 1997-98 and two one-year extensions through June 30, 2000.

5. Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to amend current revenue agreements and subsequent year agreements with the State Department of Mental Health for Community AIDS Response System funding and with the Poway Unified and San Ysidro School Districts for mental health services to students funding to reflect revised revenue estimates and the allocations of revenues as approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Health and Human Services Agency will renegotiate agreements as required to reflect the revised revenues. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute required agreement amendments, upon receipt.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

14. SUBJECT: Health Services Advisory Board By-Laws and Ordinance Amendment

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

On March 13, 1995 (40), the Board of Supervisors adopted an Ordinance expanding the membership and revising the duties of the Health Services Advisory Board. The membership of the Health Services Advisory Board was expanded to include the chief executive officer or board chair from major stakeholders in the County's health system, including the Hospital Council of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The Health Services Advisory Board has now developed by-laws, which County Counsel has approved. Board of Supervisors action is requested to accept and approve the by-laws. In addition, Board action is requested to amend the previously adopted Ordinance to reflect the change of the name of the Hospital Council to Healthcare Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, enable stakeholder chief executives to designate representation for their organizations and permit the Health Services Advisory Board to specify standing subcommittees.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This proposal has no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Accept and approve the by-laws of the Health Advisory Board.

2. Read title, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration on May 19, 1998.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further Board consideration on May 19, 1998.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

15. SUBJECT: Carlsbad HOME Investment Partnerships Reallocation and Contract Amendment

(Supv. Dist: 3,5)

OVERVIEW:

This action would comply with a request from the City of Carlsbad to amend a previously approved 1996 Carlsbad HOME Investment Partnerships project so as to utilize all of the City's 1996 and 1997 HOME funds for residential rehabilitation within the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. If approved, this request will result in $391,493 current year cost, no annual cost and will require the addition of no staff years.

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:

This proposal will have a positive impact on the business community. The residential rehabilitation construction work will be accomplished by private construction firms.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Approve and reallocate $13,535 in 1996 Carlsbad HOME Investment Partnerships funds from the previously approved Carlsbad Security Deposit Assistance Program to the Carlsbad Residential Rehabilitation Program.

2. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Contract Amendment to Contract No. 36710, for $391,493, for implementation of the 1996 and 1997 City of Carlsbad Residential Rehabilitation Programs.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

16. SUBJECT: Sale of Real Property-Portion of Lot 105 of Map 1683-Winter Gardens Boulevard, Lakeside-Parcel No. 87-0196-A

(Supv. Dist: 2)

OVERVIEW:

The County of San Diego owns a 11,623 square foot parcel in the 9100 block of Winter Gardens Boulevard in the community of Lakeside. The parcel is an unneeded remainder of a property that was acquired for the widening of Winter Gardens Boulevard. The road improvements have been completed and the parcel is considered to be excess to County needs. The Department of Public Works is requesting that this parcel be declared surplus and be offered for sale to the highest bidder.

The Board is requested to approve a Resolution of Intention to sell the property, and notice inviting bids. The bid opening date would be set for June 16, 1998. The property has been appraised at $25,000. A prospective buyer has submitted a good faith deposit of $2,500 to cover the costs of the sale.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If an all cash sale is consummated this proposal is expected to yield $25,000 in current year revenue, no annual revenue, and the addition of no staff years. Staff costs to process the sale are estimated to be $2,500. Net proceeds of approximately $22,500 will be deposited into the Road Fund. If the County finances the sale, current revenue is estimated to be $5,000, less processing costs of approximately $2,500. Annual interest payments of $1,800, and the $20,000 balance would be all due and payable in 5 years or less.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Declare the 11,623 square foot County Parcel No. 87-0196-A to be surplus to County needs.

2. Find that the proposed sale is categorically exempt from environmental assessment requirements under Article 19, Section 15312 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as it is a sale of surplus government property.

3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to advertise the County's Notice of Intention to sell in accordance with Government Code Section 6063.

4. Approve and adopt the submitted Resolution of Intention to sell Real Property and Notice Inviting Bids. (4 VOTES)

5. On June 16, 1998, conduct the bid opening during the Board's regularly scheduled meeting and approve selling County Parcel No. 87-0196-A to the highest bidder.

6. Authorize the Director of General Services to perform all necessary actions to complete the sale, including the execution of escrow instructions and a Grant Deed.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 98-123, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AND NOTICE INVITING BIDS (DEFERRED PAYMENT TERMS), and setting Hearing for June 16, 1998, 9:00 a.m.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

17. SUBJECT: Valley Center Basin Study Interim Report

(Carryover Item from 4/28/98, Agenda No. 16)

(Supv. Dist: 5)

OVERVIEW:

On April 28, 1998 (16), the Board of Supervisors requested a report on options available to expedite the removal of parcels from the Valley Center Moratorium area. For the reasons discussed below under the Background section, this letter recommends that the issues which will be addressed in the report be discussed in closed session on May 19, 1998.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This proposal has no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Continue this matter to the Closed Session agenda for May 19, 1998.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, continuing the matter to the Closed Session agenda for May 19, 1998.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

18. SUBJECT: Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

Board Policy A-72, Board of Supervisors Agenda and Related Process, authorizes the Clerk of the Board to prepare a Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records. Routine informational reports which need to be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors yet not requiring action are listed on this document. Communications Received documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Note and file.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

19. SUBJECT: Closed Session

(Supv. Dist: All)

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

San Elijo Ranch, Inc., et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; Riverside County Superior Court No. 272265/Court of Appeal No. E019371

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

County of San Diego, et al. v. City of San Marcos, et al.; Riverside Superior Court No. 292531

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Western States Petroleum Association v. County of San Diego, et al.; United States District Court No. 98-cv-0265J

D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Cathy Parker, et al. v. County of San Diego; Superior Court No. 719709

E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Ultramar Inc. v. County of San Diego; United States District court No. 98-cv-755S (LSP)

F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Kay Ryan, et al. v. Greg Cox, et al.; Riverside County Superior Court No. 304694

G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Dependency Attorney Panel, Inc. v. County of San Diego; Superior Court No. 719057

H. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Negotiator's Name: Carlos Arauz, Madge Blakey, Dan Kelley, Mike Kolb, and Carole McCown

Employee Organizations: All

ACTION:

There were no reportable matters.

20. SUBJECT: Cooperation Among Cities and County to Create a Region-Wide Standard for Determining Traffic Impacts in Environmental Impact Reports

(Supv. Dist: All)

OVERVIEW:

Should the County of San Diego and the incorporated cities in the County of San Diego cooperate to create a region-wide standard for determining traffic impacts to the regional arterial system and freeway system under the California Environmental Quality Act?

RECOMMENDATION:

VICE-CHAIR SLATER:

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to coordinate with County Counsel to invite the city attorneys from each of the local jurisdictions within the County of San Diego to join the County in creating a region-wide standard for determining traffic impacts to the regional arterial system and freeway system under the California Environmental Quality Act.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

21. SUBJECT: Proclamations/Presentations

Chairman Cox presented Lulu, a flame point Siamese mix cat, as the honored Chairman's Pet of the Week. She was accompanied by Jacqui McDade-Shelly, San Diego County Animal Control.

On behalf of the Board, Chairman Cox presented a proclamation to Nancy Bryant Wallis, Director of Offsite Operations, Logan Heights Family Health Center; Anthony Alfaro, Principal, San Diego High School; Mercedes Pacheco, community resident, Promotora with Plain Talk and Memorial Academy; and Marta Flores, Program Manager, Logan Heights Family Health Center, proclaiming May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month throughout the County.

On behalf of the Board, Supervisor Slater presented a proclamation to Chief Jim Hardiman, President, San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association, proclaiming May 16, 1998, as CPR Day throughout the County.

On behalf of the Board, Supervisor Slater presented a proclamation to Chief Jim Hardiman, President, San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association, proclaiming May 17 - 23, 1998, as Emergency Medical Services Week throughout the County. Bill DeGrenier, Public Information Officer, San Diego City Fire Department; Steve Garrison, Firefighter/Paramedic, Poway Fire Department; Stacey Riordan, Public Information Officer, California Department of Forestry/Ramona Fire Department, demonstrated the CPR procedure.

On behalf of the Board, Supervisor Jacob accepted the 1997 Award of Excellence for Steel Canyon Park, Facility Design and Park Planning, presented by Sheryl Gonzales, Board Member of the California Park and Recreation Society.

On behalf of the Board, Supervisor Jacob accepted the 1998 Design Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Historic Preservation for Vallecito Stage Station, presented by Wayne Donaldson, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and Susan Hector, Chief of Open Space Management and Park Program Services, who both worked on the project.

22. SUBJECT: Public Communication

Patsy Fritz commended the Board of Supervisors policy which allows art work to be publicly displayed in the County Administration Center.

Salvadore Romero expressed his appreciation for the pro-active government of San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

ACTION:

Heard; and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 2:50 p.m. in memory of Dr. Theodore Gregory Lambron; Margaret Miller White, Rancho Santa Fe; Donald Eugene Hurst, Mission Beach; and Arthur Jessop.

THOMAS J. PASTUSZKA

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

County of San Diego, State of California

Notes by:

Hunter (Consent)

Gomez (Discussion)

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NOTE: This Statement of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.

Dist 1 Greg Cox | Dist 2 Dianne Jacob | Dist 3 Pam Slater
Dist 4 Ron Roberts | Dist 5 Bill Horn

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