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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999

MORNING SESSION – Meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.

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

Invocation by Monsignor Donald Sheahnan from Our Mother of Confidence Church in La Jolla.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Leslie Cook, an outstanding student from Bayview Terrace Elementary School.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for meetings of August 3, 1999 and August 10, 1999.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the meetings of August 3, 1999, with the following clarification to Item 9 for the Chief Financial Office, "took action as recommended, on Consent, to establish appropriations of $20,000 in Parks and Recreation to open the mouth of San Elijo Lagoon, based on over-realized Fiscal Year 1998-99 Fund Balance," and August 10, 1999.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

 Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Items

1. SUBJECT: DEFUSING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DANGEROUS FIREWORKS

(Supv. Dist: All)

On May 11, 1999 (1), initiated by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations to strengthen the public education campaigns aimed at protecting individuals from accidental burns and begin a process to keep children safe from burns resulting from illegal fireworks.

In accordance with those recommendations, the County is proactively working with City fire officials, UCSD and burn experts to produce videos by the County Television Network and local media aimed at educating the public on dangerous fireworks. The State Fire Marshal's Office delegates enforcement of dangerous fireworks to the local fire official or the Sheriff. The Sheriff's Arson/Explosives Unit works vigorously to remove illegal fireworks from the unincorporated portions of the county. Additionally, the County will be working with U.S. Customs Officials, the State Fire Marshal's Office and local fire agencies to address enforcement issues at the U.S./Mexico border.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Approve and Authorize the Director, Office of Disaster Preparedness to work with the San Diego Fire Chiefs' Association's Fire Prevention Officers to develop an educational letter for mobile food vendors and ice cream trucks to address the dangers and illegality of snap cap and popper sales.

2. Approve and authorize the Director, Office of Disaster Preparedness to work with U.S. Customs officials to develop and implement public education information for people crossing the U.S./Mexico border.

3. Direct the Office of Disaster Preparedness to work with the Sheriff, local city fire departments, the San Diego Fire Chiefs' and Fire Districts Associations to strengthen the public education campaign by developing a bilingual educational video utilizing the County Television Network and local Hispanic TV stations.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

2. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAMS

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Board of Supervisors has approved the annual submission of applications to the California Department of Insurance to continue funding of the District Attorney Eleventh Year Automobile Insurance and Eighth Year Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Programs since 1989 and 1992 respectively. FY 1999-2000 applications are now being accepted for funding of enhanced investigation and prosecution of automobile and workers' compensation insurance fraud.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funding source is the California Department of Insurance. If approved, this request will allow the County to receive funds included in the FY 1999-2000 and FY 2000-01Budget at the level of expected funding in the amount of $3,043,351: (Automobile Insurance, $904,654; Workers' Compensation Insurance, $2,138,697). Funds applied for amount to $5,334,790 to allow for program expansion. Should the grant awards exceed the budgeted amount of $3,043,351, we will return to the Board to appropriate the difference. Both grants do not require a local match.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

1. Adopt the Resolution approving submission of the grant application to the California Department of Insurance for up to $2,189,479 for Automobile Insurance Fraud Program and authorizing execution of the agreements by the District Attorney, upon receipt, including extensions and amendments thereof that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level.

2. Adopt the Resolution approving submission of the grant application to the California Department of Insurance for up to $3,145,311 for Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program and authorizing execution of the agreements by the District Attorney, upon receipt, including extensions and amendments thereof that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Concur.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 99-258, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAM, and Resolution No. 99-259, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FRAUD PROGRAM.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

3. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

MEDICAL EXAMINER DEPARTMENT FEES REVISION

(Supv. Dist: All)

This is a request to adopt a resolution revising fees, as authorized by the Government Code and Sections 161.7, 161.9, 161.11 and 161.12 of the County Administrative Code, to recover the full cost of certain services provided by the Medical Examiner Department. Current fees were established by your Board on June 24, 1997 (45) and are based on FY 96/97 costs; current fees therefore are not recovering full costs as required by the Administrative Code. Adoption of this resolution will align fees and budgeted revenue with FY 99/00 costs thereby precluding indirect subsidies to those who use Medical Examiner services. The present recommendation is for adoption of a resolution revising Medical Examiner Department fees to be operative upon adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted. The revenue source is those persons and institutions requesting services for which the Medical Examiner is both authorized and required to levy fees. If approved, this request will result in $0 additional current year revenue, additional annual revenue of $86,968 compared to that budgeted for FY 98/99 and will require the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Adopt the attached resolution approving Medical Examiner Department fees to be operative upon adoption.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 99-260, RESOLUTION APPROVING MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

4. SUBJECT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF

CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Sheriff's adopted budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 contains funding for a new automated correspondence tracking system for the Office of the Sheriff. After extensive research and evaluation of six commercial off the shelf products, the Department has identified the Correspondence and Issues Management System (CIMS) from Dyn Solutions as the only system which meets the Department's needs with a cost-effective solution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is the Sheriff's 1999-2000 budget. If approved, this request will result in $138,000 current year costs, $18,745 ongoing annual costs for maintenance, and will require the addition of no staff years.

1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with Dyn Solutions, Incorporated and subject to a fair and reasonable price not to exceed $138,000, award a contract for full implementation of the Correspondence and Issues Management System (CIMS) in the Sheriff's Department. The contract is to include implementation, professional services, training, warranty and technical support for one year.
2. Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Concur.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

5. SUBJECT: PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF COUNTY

(Supv. Dist: All)

During the past several years, the County has made dramatic improvements that have provided better and faster service for citizens and more cost-effective use of their tax dollars. None of this progress would have been possible without the dedication, diligent efforts, and exemplary work product of our County employees. This Board has an obligation to protect the health and welfare of those who provide vital services to the citizens of San Diego County. When this Board decides to contract out services currently being provided by County employees as a result of restructuring, reengineering, managed competition, or outsourcing, we should require that whoever is hired to do the job will provide their employees with health benefits. This policy will prevent the County from unnecessarily adding to the growing number of San Diego County residents who lack health insurance and will make sure that we maintain a level playing field when County employees compete with the private sector to provide services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to analyze and report back to the Board within 60 days on the feasibility of requiring that health benefits be provided by private sector employers who seek to provide County services currently being provided by County employees.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts

NO: Horn

6. SUBJECT: MASTER AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES IN PUBLIC HEALTH: CLARIFICATION OF TERMS

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Health and Human Services Agency contracts with the San Diego State University Foundation for a variety of specialized services, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors. These services are carried out under Memoranda of Understanding (MOU's) executed pursuant to a Master Agreement with the Foundation. The Master Agreement was extended through June 30, 2000 per Board action on December 17, 1996 (8). On June 16, 1998 (31) and (32), the Board authorized funding for the implementing MOU’s for FY 1998-99 and authorized Purchasing and Contracting to amend the MOU’s to reflect changes in funding and service requirements. However, the language used in previous years to amend individual MOU’s under the Master Agreement creates ambiguity whether the term of the Master Agreement extends to the underlying MOU’s. Board action is requested to clarify that the term of the Master Agreement, which expires on June 30, 2002, extends to its implementing MOU’s.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to amend the implementing MOU’s under the Master Agreement for Cooperative Initiatives in Public Health with the San Diego State University Foundation to reflect changes in funding and service requirements for the term of the Master Agreement (currently through June 30, 2002), subject to successful negotiations and approval by the Health and Human Services Agency Director.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

7. SUBJECT: HEALTHY SAN DIEGO: APPROVAL OF STATE REVENUE AGREEMENT

(Supv. Dist: All)

On April 30, 1996 (1), the Board approved a three-year revenue agreement with the State of California to implement Healthy San Diego. The State's strategic plan for Medi-Cal managed care adopted in 1993 called for mandatory health plan enrollment of most families receiving Medi-Cal. Healthy San Diego is the County's plan to implement a Medi-Cal Managed Care System in San Diego County. The goal of Healthy San Diego is to integrate the traditional public health functions of the County with a managed care system. Healthy San Diego has four primary program objectives: (1) to provide patient choice in selection of health plans and physician for continuity of care; (2) to include "value added" local involvement in assuring quality and access; (3) to incorporate community defined local standards for participation of traditional and safety net providers and integrating public health activities; and (4) to provide for local oversight, problem solving and continuous improvement of the delivery system. Full implementation of Healthy San Diego was completed on June 1, 1999 with conversion to mandatory enrollment. This Board action requests approval of a new three-year revenue agreement with the State of California to continue the Healthy San Diego Model.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Healthy San Diego contract amount of $1,477,605 is $366,275 less than the amount included in the FY 1999-00 Health and Human Services Agency budget. Approval of Recommendation No. 2 will reduce appropriations and revenue to the contract level. The funding source is the State Department of Health Services. Subsequent year costs and revenues will be $1,477,605 per year through FY 2001-02. This action will result in no increase to net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, and Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, ratify and authorize the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency to execute the State Healthy San Diego revenue contract in the maximum amount of $4,432,815 to continue Healthy San Diego for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2002. (State Contract No. 99-86026)

2. Cancel appropriations and associated revenues of $366,275 in the Health and Human Services Agency as a result of the approval of the new Healthy San Diego revenue agreement with the State Department of Health Services.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

8. SUBJECT: EXECUTION OF MEDI-CAL ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Health and Human Services Agency participates in revenue recovery efforts for Medi-Cal Administrative Activities. On June 16, 1998 (36), the Board approved contracts and agreements to allow the County to continue claiming Medi-Cal Administrative Activities. Board action is now requested to approve contracts in support of claiming for Fiscal Year 1999-00. Two million dollars has been claimed to date for Fiscal Year 1998-99, with more claims yet to be submitted. Up to $3 million in revenue is anticipated in Fiscal Year 1999-00.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted in the Health and Human Services Agency’s Revenue Development Unit. The funding source is Federal Medicaid reimbursement. If approved, this request will result in $52,216 current year costs and revenue and will require the addition of no new staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Ratify and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, the State Contract for federal Medi-Cal Administrative Claiming for Fiscal Year 1999-00. Authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to execute future renewals, extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter the program or funding level.

2. Authorize the Deputy Director, Office of Purchasing and Contracting to execute a Host County expense contract for Fiscal Year 1999-00, and to sign further amendments that do not materially impact or alter the program of funding level.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

9. SUBJECT: COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT OF REVENUE

(Supv. Dist: All)

The departments and offices that were merged to form the Health and Human Services Agency have complex categorical funding streams. The Agency has been working to identify ways to maximize revenue generation from appropriate State and federal funding sources. In December 1998, the Board authorized a contingency-fee-based Master Agreement with MAXIMUS, Inc. to assist the Agency with revenue generation efforts. During FY 1998-99, the Agency also entered into a contract with the Institute for Human Services Management (IHSM) to provide assistance with developing a funding and claiming strategy to maximize available resources.

Continuation of the type of services provided by IHSM is essential to accomplish Agency revenue claiming strategies. Board authorization is requested to competitively procure such services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted. If approved, this request will result in costs of up to $200,000. The funding sources are the County Expense Claim (Welfare Administrative Claim) and Health Realignment revenue. There is no change to net General Fund cost nor additional staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

In accordance with Section 398.17 of Article XXIIb of the County Administrative Code and Board of Supervisors Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining A Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors Pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Deputy Director, Office of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a Request for Proposal for Revenue Development Consultant Support, negotiate and award a Master Agreement through June 30, 2000 with up to four option years if funding is available, and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes in service needs and funding, subject to approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

10. SUBJECT: OUT-OF-COUNTRY BUSINESS: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CONSULTATION

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Health and Human Services Agency is requesting approval for Graciela Zuniga-Groot, a Senior Public Health Microbiologist, to serve as part of an international team providing public health consultation to hurricane-damaged Central American countries. She would perform this work for up to ten days within the next four months. Participation in this effort will enhance the County's knowledge and expertise to reduce the threat of infectious disease resulting from travel between the U.S. and other countries, and will enhance the County's ability to obtain outside funding for public health programs.

The cost for this request will be salary only. All travel, lodging and other expenses will be paid through the Association of Public Health Laboratories.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact from the recommended action. This request is salary only. All travel expenses are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and administered by the Association of Public Health Laboratories.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Authorize out-of-country travel for Graciela Zuniga-Groot to participate in an international team of public health laboratory professionals to provide consultation and training in hurricane-damaged Central American countries.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

11. SUBJECT: SANTEE LIBRARY EXPANSION

(Supv. Dist: All)

In order to accommodate the need for space until a new library is built, the City of Santee is proposing an expansion of the current library size. The Santee library is located in 5,850 square feet of leased space. The proposal would be to lease an additional 1,650 square feet of adjacent space. The current lease continues until June of 2005 and the owner is willing to expand the leased space for an annual cost of $29,100. The City of Santee is committed to fully funding the expansion costs for Fiscal Year 99-00, but would like the County to assist with the costs in subsequent years.

This action would approve the expansion of the Santee library and agree to fund the costs after this fiscal year with the additional property tax revenue that will be allocated after the passage of AB 494.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for Fiscal Year 99-00 will be offset with $29,100 in revenue from the City of Santee. In subsequent years, funding will come from the Santee library property tax allocation. In the event that AB 494 is not passed by the State, the Chief Administrative Officer will return to the Board for further discussion on the expansion. Total annual costs for the expansion will be $29,100.

SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1. Approve the expansion of the Santee library by leasing an additional 1,650 square feet.

2. Agree to fund the costs ($29,100) of the expanded space after fiscal year 99-00 with the additional property tax revenue that will be allocated after the passage of AB 494.

3. In the event that AB 494 is not passed by the State, direct the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board for further discussion on the expansion.

4. Authorize the Director of General Services to amend the existing lease contract for the additional 1,650 square feet.

5. Authorized the Library Director to sign a revenue contract with the City of Santee.

6. Authorize the Auditor & Controller to establish an appropriation in the amount of $29,100 for the additional lease costs of the Santee library.

Adopting findings recommended by County Counsel: "Find that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines as the leasing and minor alteration of a previously existing structure involving no or negligible expansion of use. The expansion will add less than 50 percent to the total floor area of the library and will occur entirely within an existing building." ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors continued this item until Assembly Bill 494 has been signed into law; and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board following said signing with an analysis and recommendations.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

12. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

(Supv. Dist: 5)

On August 3, 1999 (27), the Board approved the Department of Public Works' Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Detailed Work Program. The Cole Grade Road project is included in the program. In order to construct the project, right of way easements must be acquired from ten property owners. Five of the ten property owners have signed Real Property Contracts. Negotiations are continuing with the remaining five owners; however, due to the construction schedule, it is necessary to proceed to acquire the right of way through eminent domain in the event the negotiations are unsuccessful.

On August 3, 1999 (21), the Board of Supervisors set a hearing date for September 14, 1999, to consider the adoption of a Resolution of Public Necessity for the Cole Grade Road Project. The adoption of a Resolution of Public Necessity is the first step in the eminent domain process. At today's hearing, the Board is requested to adopt the Resolution of Public Necessity to initiate an action in eminent domain for Parcel Nos. 91-0243-C, D (Valley Center Associates); 92-0115-A, B (Matics); 97-0161-A1, B1 (Nakase); 94-0193-A1, B1 (State of California) and 97-0163-A1, B1 (Dykstra).

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for the proposal are budgeted for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. The funding source is Transnet revenues. If approved, this proposal will result in a cost of $ 16,681 in Fiscal Year 1999/2000, no additional costs in subsequent years, and the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find that the Negative Declaration on file in the Department of Public Works' Environmental Services Unit as No. 2C4019, has been adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and County guidelines, that the decision-making body has reviewed and considered the information contained therein prior to approving the project.

2. Find that Environmental Report reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the Board of Supervisors, that there are no changes in the project or in the circumstances under which it is undertaken which involve significant new environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously adopted Negative Declaration, or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and that no new information of substantial importance has become available since said Negative Declaration was prepared.

3. Adopt the Resolution of Public Necessity for the Cole Grade Road Project.

(4 VOTES)

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 99-261, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COLE GRADE ROAD PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY COUNSEL TO COMMENCE AN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY OR INTEREST THEREIN FOR SAID PROJECT.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

13. SUBJECT: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER RENOVATION, MAJOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, PROJECT KK80251

(Supv. Dist: 1)

In his State of the County Address on January 27, 1998 (1), former Chairman Greg Cox recommended that steps be taken to refurbish the historic County Administration Center (CAC). In accordance with that address, and following Board action on February 10, 1998 (1), the CAC Renovation, Project KK8025 was established with a project budget of $3.0 million. Chairwoman Pam Slater reaffirmed her support of this project in her State of the County Address on January 26, 1999 (1). On May 18, 1999 (18) the Board approved a budget adjustment by the Finance and General Government Group which increased the project budget by $1,321,348 to $4,321,348, to abate exterior hazardous materials and apply a stucco coat finish to the building.

The fund transfers and other recommendations proposed in this letter will increase the budget of Project KK8025, the CAC Renovation, to support the addition of air conditioning on the first and second floors, and incorporate related major maintenance projects in the larger project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding sources are the Capital Outlay Fund and the Major Maintenance Budget. If approved, this request will result in $1,784,642 current year costs and will require the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Cancel appropriations and the related revenue from the General Fund in the amount of $1,764,642 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK0680, CAC Air Conditioning to provide funding for Capital Project KK8025, County Administration Center Renovation.

2. Cancel appropriations and the related revenue from the General Fund in the amount of $10,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK0682, CAC Ramp to provide funding for Capital Project KK8025, County Administration Center Renovation.

3. Approve and authorize the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $10,000 within the CAC Major Maintenance budget (Org. 0191) from Account 2291 to Account 6310.

4. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $1,784,642 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Project KK8025, County Administration Center Renovation based on an operating transfer from the General Fund (4 VOTES).

5. Approve and authorize the execution, by the Director, Department of General Services of Major Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 44218 with T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $1,145,524.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

14. SUBJECT: STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT THE DESCANSO DETENTION

(Supv. Dist: 2)

On February 16, 1999 (14), the Board authorized funding, in the amount of $275,000, for the repair of the storm drain at the Descanso Detention Facility. The original scope of work intended to replace only damaged pipe running through the existing drain line. Engineering studies were performed to determine locations and the extent of pipe damage. Test results along the line of excavation have been received and show evidence of broken rock, solid rock, and groundwater. Trenching through rocky soils is an unforeseen condition that has increased the project cost. Additionally, the project now includes a realignment of the lateral drain line. This scope change is recommended in order to bypass undersized damaged pipe that could be the source of future peak storm water flooding, and to reduce impact on inmate programs and kitchen deliveries.

The current construction plan incorporates the lateral line change, contingency for rocky soil excavation, added engineering and testing. If approved, this proposal will authorize the establishment of appropriations in the Sheriff's budget to reimburse the Major Maintenance Internal Service Sub-Fund. It will also authorize increasing the Major Maintenance Spending Plan by $176,506 to fund the necessary scope changes for this project, totaling an estimated amount of $451,506.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If approved, this request will authorize increasing the Major Maintenance Spending Plan in the amount of $176,506 to fund the necessary scope changes for the repair of the storm drain at the Descanso Detention Facility. This proposal will also authorize establishing appropriations in the Sheriff's Department in the amount of $176,506 based on overrealized revenue ($100,000) and Fund Balance ($76,506), to reimburse the Major Maintenance Internal Service Sub-Fund. The overrealized revenue source is jail bed space leasing to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. No annual costs and no additional staff years will be required as a result of this action.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-year Budget Changes.
2. Establish appropriations in the amount of $176,506 in Sheriff Org 2492, Acct 2478 based on $100,000 over-realized revenue and $76,506 from Fund balance for the Descanso Storm Drain Repair (4 VOTES)
3. Authorize increasing the Major Maintenance Spending Plan in the amount of $176,506 based on revenue from the General Fund to fund this project

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

15. SUBJECT: EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER (ECRC) - EXTERIOR

(Supv. Dist: All)

The East County Regional Center (ECRC) was constructed in the early 1980's. During the last few years, the facility's exterior insulation and finish system has been plagued by water infiltration. Ultraviolet light has caused the gradual deterioration of the caulked joints between the exterior insulation panels and the building window systems. Moisture infiltration in the building has also caused the gradual breakdown of the overall ability of the exterior insulation system to be water resistant. Minor caulking restorations have been made as interim solutions to the water infiltration problems; however, the entire insulation and finish system are now in need of a complete retrofitting.

Approval of this request will allow the proposed major maintenance project to proceed with a six-month schedule for completion. Critical west and south elevations of the tower structure will be completed by year-end. Funding for this request is approved in the Major Maintenance Budget.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this request is budgeted. The funding source is the Major Maintenance Budget. If approved, this request will result in $800,000 current year costs, no annual cost, and will require the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find this project to be categorically exempt, in accordance with Section 15301 (d) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), since it consists of minor alterations to a existing facility.
2. Authorize the Deputy Director of the Purchasing and Contracting Division, Department of General Services, to take any action authorized by Section 398.17.3 of the Administrative Code, with respect to contracting for the subject public works project.
3. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Deputy Director to acquire Dow Corning 123 Silicone Weatherseal Systems and Allguard Elastomeric Coating Systems, as sole source products from a single manufacturer.
4. Authorize the Director, of the Department of General Services, as the County Officer responsible for administration of the contract.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

16. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH

(Supv. Dist: 1 )

This is a request for the Board of Supervisors to approve extension of the animal control services contract between the Department of Animal Control and the City of Imperial Beach for one month effective September 1, 1999, and to authorize a month-to-month extension of the contract through June 30, 2000 should the City of Imperial Beach request further extension. The City of Imperial Beach indicated before the beginning of the fiscal year that they were seeking animal control services from another source and were therefore unwilling to enter into a long-term contract with the County. The City of Imperial Beach did request a two-month extension of the contract through August 31, 1999, while final arrangements were made to transfer services (06/29/99 #17).

On August 13, 1999, the City of Imperial Beach notified the County that their arrangement for other services was not yet complete, and requested an additional extension to the contract. In an effort to provide exceptional customer service, the Department of Animal Control has agreed to this arrangement to ensure a seamless transition and unbroken provision of services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is contract revenue. Approval of this contract will result in a $13,390.16 cost for September 1999 and for each month the contract is extended in FY 1999/2000. Costs are offset by contract revenue from the City of Imperial Beach. No additional staff years will be required and there is no impact to the County General Fund.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Ratify and authorize execution, by the Clerk of the Board, a contract with the City of Imperial Beach to provide animal control services for the period September 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999, in the amount of $13,390.16 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.

2. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Animal Control to approve and execute an extension of the existing contract with the City of Imperial Beach under the same terms and at the same costs on a month-to-month basis through June 30, 2000 should the City of Imperial Beach request such extension.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

17. SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER SANCONTEL SITE, 225 DICKINSON STREET, SAN DIEGO - LICENSE AMENDMENT

(Supv. Dist: 4 )

The County has a five-year license agreement with the University of California, San Diego, for the operation of a communication relay station. This relay station is situated in the rooftop radio facilities at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center located at 225 Dickinson Street in San Diego. The license agreement is rent-free to the County in exchange for reciprocal use of four other County-owned properties by the University of California, San Diego. This is a request for the approval of the First Amendment to the License Agreement, which will extend the term of the license to July 31, 2001 and which allows the County to upgrade its communications equipment at this facility.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No funding or staff years are required for this rent-free license agreement in exchange for reciprocal use of other County properties by Lessor.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301, of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the act, as it involves a negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute five copies of the First Amendment to the License Agreement.
3. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to execute up to five copies of the Bill of Sale for two air conditioning units, one electrical sub panel, cable trays and an expanded electronic Equipment Grounding System following completion of County improvements to the facility.
4. Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to exercise the option to extend the license prior to expiration, if appropriate.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

18. SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM (MSCP) BY THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

(Supv. Dist: All)

The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is the most ambitious and complex habitat conservation plan ever undertaken in the United States, providing a framework for the protection of 85 species in a 172,000 acre preserve. Uncertainties regarding MSCP implementation issues, including the role of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&WS) and the treatment of endangered species not included in the MSCP, have raised concerns abut the integrity of the MSCP process. Meetings with the Department of Interior Secretary, Bruce Babbitt, and USF&WS staff have highlighted the need for the USF&WS to update the Board of Supervisors on the status of the MSCP implementation process. Development of the MSCP represents an unprecedented attempt to protect our precious natural resources, while also providing for the housing needs of our growing population. This effort has been possible due to an unprecedented cooperation between diverse interests dedicated to the common purpose of preserving and enhancing our quality of life. The proposed update will help ensure that the MSCP succeeds by maintaining the open lines of communication that made development of the MSCP possible.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

SUPERVISOR ROBERTS:

Authorize Chairwoman Pam Slater and Supervisor Roberts to invite the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on the implementation of the Multiple Species Conservation Program in San Diego County.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors withdrew this item, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

19. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE JOB CREATION PLAN FOR CALWORKS RECIPIENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

(Supv. Dist: All )

On February 2, 1999 (14), the Board of Supervisors authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a grant agreement with the California Trade and Commerce Agency to receive Job Creation Investment Funds (JCIF) in the amount of $159,344, to assist in implementing the County's Welfare to Work and job creation strategies for CalWORKs recipients.

The California Trade and Commerce Agency's JCIF grant agreement with the County of San Diego requires that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Job Creation Plan for CalWORKs recipients in San Diego County prior to September 30, 1999.

Board action is requested today to adopt the Job Creation Plan, which focuses on infusing CalWORKs recipients into the Health/Medical Services industry workforce. This focus is consistent with labor force projections anticipating that as many as 7,000 employees will be needed within the next five years in this industry cluster.

In the Job Creation Plan the consultant has concluded that job creation is not needed in San Diego County, rather what is needed is a focus on strategies for creating employment opportunities for CalWORKs recipients and linking CalWORKs recipients to available job opportunities. The Job Creation Plan identifies five specific implementation strategies. These strategies include the following: develop a comprehensive list of training programs, including available funding and associated costs; create an incentive brochure for use by the business community; implement an outreach and marketing program to reach smaller medical facilities; work with/establish a Health/Medical Services industry task force to further identify ways to infuse CalWORKs recipients into the workforce; and survey employers to determine their willingness to hire CalWORKs recipients. The Job Creation Plan also includes San Diego County CalWORKs analysis, key cluster industry analysis, local collaboratives that are working to ensure CalWORKs recipients employment, and recommendations for long term strategies to be considered by the County for future implementation.

The Job Creation Plan will maximize the use of available State funds by linking the identified strategies with strategies currently being used within the CalWORKs Welfare to Work program. The Job Creation Plan will also assist by expanding the pool of potential employees in the Health/Medical Services industry, a growing sector of the economy.

The State's JCIF program encouraged counties to be creative and innovative with regard to development of their job creation plans, while remaining within the program guidelines. There has been extensive communication with the State's JCIF Program Manager and staff, ensuring that the strategies identified in this Job Creation Plan are consistent with program guidelines, offering creative ways to link the Plan with existing Welfare to Work efforts being carried out by both the Workforce Partnership, Inc. and the CalWORKs program.

The County received a portion of the Job Creation Incentive Funds to offset the cost of producing a Job Creation Plan. Upon receipt and approval of the Job Creation Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the California Trade and Commerce Agency will authorize disbursement of JCIF monies for implementation of the strategies defined in the Job Creation Plan. The implementation goal is to link 150 CalWORKs recipients to available job opportunities.

In addition to the strategies identified for implementation, the Plan contains six strategies to be considered for future implementation, to further assist with CalWORKs program efforts. The six strategies are: data gathering and management for workforce purposes, i.e., establishing and maintaining standardized, consistent and current data sets on CalWORKs recipients; creating updated training opportunities for existing employees to provide new entry level backfill position commitments for CalWORKs recipients; establishing a working group to identify strategies to combat high liability insurance costs for intermediary health care workers; continuing to promote the development of a new regional cancer center for San Diego County; working with the local hospital industry to identify solutions to permit approval issues related to expansion and seismic retrofit; and exploring the concept of a shared-use integrated training facility staffed by corporate training staff, university, community college and vocational/technical instructors which could be used as a platform to move CalWORKs recipients into biotechnology employment opportunities. With Board authorization, a task force will be established to analyze the feasibility and appropriateness of pursuing these potential strategies.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted in the FY99-00 Adopted Budget. If approved, this request will result in $159, 344 current year costs and the addition of 0 staff years. Twenty-five percent of the JCIF money ($39,810) was used for development of the Job Creation Plan. The remaining seventy-five percent ($119,534) will be used to implement the identified strategies.

Implementation of the Job Creation Plan will assist the business community by expanding the pool of potential employees in a growing sector of the economy.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Adopt the Job Creation Plan for CalWORKs recipients in San Diego County.
2. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit the adopted Job Creation Plan for CalWORKs recipients in San Diego County to the California Trade and Commerce Agency.
3. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to establish a task force to analyze and evaluate the six suggested additional strategies identified in the Executive Summary of the Job Creation Plan, to determine their effectiveness and added value, and return to the Board as necessary with appropriate recommendations.

Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to report back to the Board in 30 days with a clear delineation of the roles of the County’s Office of Trade and Business Development with respect to the regional Economic Development Corporations, the Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and the San Diego Workforce Partnership to ensure we are not duplicating efforts on these types of initiatives, and to circulate the Job Creation Plan to the Regional Health Advisory Committee for their input, ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

20. SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR THE DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE

BLACK CANYON ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

(Supv. Dist: 2)

OVERVIEW:

This is a request to accept a federal Program Supplement for design and right-of-way costs for the Black Canyon Road Bridge Replacement Project. The project is located on Black Canyon Road over Santa Ysabel Creek, just north of Sutherland Dam Road in Cleveland National Forest near the community of Mesa Grande.

The existing 86-year old historic bridge was determined to be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete by the California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration and became eligible for replacement funding. The Board adopted a "Resolution of Need" (Resolution No. 94-105) for the new bridge on March 29, 1994. The new bridge will be built next to the historic bridge, which will be preserved. The Black Canyon Road Bridge is critically needed for emergency access because the alternative route is 30 miles longer.

If approved, the County will receive up to $220,000 in Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Funds Supplement, which will fund approximately 80 percent of the design and right-of-way costs. The remaining 20 percent is funded with gas tax funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this proposed project are budgeted. The funding sources are Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Funds ($220,000), and Gas Tax funds ($55,000). If approved, this request will result in a current year cost of $135,000 and subsequent fiscal year cost of $140,000 for design and right-of-way for this project, and no additional staff years will be required.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find that the Negative Declaration (ND) on file at the Department of Public Works as Minute Order 17 dated Tuesday April 15, 1997 has been adopted in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State and County CEQA guidelines, that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained therein before approving the project, that the ND reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the Board; and find that there are no changes in the project or in the circumstances under which it is undertaken which involve significant new environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously adopted ND, or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and that no new information of substantial importance has become available since the ND was prepared.

2. Adopt a resolution approving and ordering execution of Program Supplement No. M001 to Administering Agency - State Agreement No. 11-5957 for federal projects.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 99-262, UNTITLED, ORDERING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. M001.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

21. SUBJECT: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND CALTRANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC

(Supv. Dist: 2)

The Board has approved agreements with Caltrans for the installation of traffic signals when County-maintained roads intersect with state highways. This is a request to approve an agreement with Caltrans for the construction of a traffic signal and other intersection improvements at the intersection of Steele Canyon Road and State Route 94 in the area of Jamul. Because construction of the traffic signal falls within the State right-of-way, Caltrans will be the lead agency on the project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this proposal are budgeted. The funding source is TransNet Exchange Funds. If approved, this request will result in $291,000 current year cost; no annual cost and requires the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the Guidelines since it consists of the maintenance of existing facilities with no increase in capacity.

2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute Agreement Number 11-0559 between the County of San Diego and Caltrans for installation of a traffic control system and other intersection improvements on Steele Canyon Road at SR94.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

22. SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR QUAIL BOTANICAL GARDENS, RIOS

(Supv. Dist: 2,3,4 )

Quail Botanical Gardens, Rios Canyon County Park, and the Thomas Whaley House Historical Museum are County of San Diego owned properties that are managed and operated by local non-profit groups. It is estimated that these properties would cost the County approximately $503,026 in annual operating costs, if they were not leased to these organizations. The existing lease agreement for Quail Gardens and the existing operations agreement for the Whaley House are in need of updating. In addition, the acquisition of Rios Canyon County Park was recently completed and a new lease agreement needs to be negotiated for its continued operation and maintenance.

Quail Botanical Gardens is a 28.8-acre park located in the City of Encinitas which was operated by the County Department of Parks and Recreation until November, 1993. During Fiscal Year 1993-94 budget deliberations, County funding for operations at the park was significantly reduced. The annual operating cost to the County was approximately $229,757. The Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation presented an offer to operate the park at no cost to the County in exchange for a $1.00 per year lease agreement. A five-year agreement was negotiated and implemented that ensured that the park remain open to the public and that gave the Foundation time to establish an operations and management system. The Foundation has been successful in assuming operations, expanding programs and enhancing the gardens, therefore, a longer-term agreement is being recommended for the continued operation of the park.

The Rios Canyon Ballfields property is located in the Blossom Valley area within the Lakeside Local Park Planning Area and was established over 25 years ago on property owned by the Cajon Valley School District. It was originally designated as a school site, but the District was unable to build on the site and the parcel was declared surplus to its needs. During these years, the property has been managed and operated by the Rios Canyon Little League. On June 24, 1997(24), the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of the ten-acre Rios Canyon Ballfields property from the Cajon Valley School District, and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to rename the property Rios Canyon County Park. The County's purchase of the property was completed in June, 1999. Now that the County owns the property, a lease agreement needs to be negotiated with the Rios Canyon Little League, for their continued use of the park. If the County were to assume operations of the park, it is estimated that these costs would be $125,000 annually. The Rios Canyon Little League has agreed to negotiate a lease agreement for operations and maintenance of the park. It is anticipated that this will be a $1.00 per year agreement.

The Thomas Whaley House, located in Old Town San Diego, has been operated by the Historic Shrine Foundation under contract with the County since 1960. The last amendment to the original agreement was in 1969. The Foundation currently performs all daily maintenance and operations of the gardens and buildings, provides guided tours of the Whaley House, furnishes the Whaley House and archives the historic Whaley Papers. The County funds major maintenance on the Whaley House and the water bill of approximately $2,000 annually for the gardens. All other utilities are the responsibility of the Foundation. The existing agreement is outdated and a new agreement is needed that addresses the current needs of the public and the County. If the County were to assume operations of the facility, it is estimated that these costs would be $148,269 annually. The Foundation has agreed to terminate the current operations agreement and negotiate a new lease agreement. Depending on negotiations, it is anticipated that this will also be a $1.00 per year lease agreement.

This request is to direct the Department of General Services, Real Property Division, to negotiate and execute new lease agreements for Quail Botanical Gardens, Rios Canyon County Park, and the Thomas Whaley House. Included in this request is a waiver of Board Policy F-51, County Real Property Asset Management, which requires fair market rent for County-owned facilities, and that property shall be offered without favor to all individuals or groups capable of performing the services desired under the lease.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Depending on negotiations, it is anticipated that there will be no change in maintenance and utility costs related to these facilities. There are no costs related to Quail Botanical Gardens and the Rios Canyon property. The County currently contributes approximately $2,000 annually to fund utility costs for the Whaley House and provides major maintenance on the buildings. Continuation of these activities is dependent on negotiations. There have been no major maintenance costs for the Whaley House in recent years, however, it is expected that the house will be in need of painting and roof repairs in the next few years; depending on negotiations, these costs may be funded by the County. It is anticipated that the County will receive $1.00 per year per agreement in lease revenues for these properties.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Find that the proposed lease agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because the leases relate to the continued operation of existing public facilities involving no expansion of the uses beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination.
2. Waive Board Policy F-51, County Real Property Asset Management.
3. Direct the Department of General Services, Real Property Division, to negotiate and execute new lease agreements for Quail Botanical Gardens, Rios Canyon County Park, and the Thomas Whaley House.
4. Authorize the Director, Department of General Services, to administer the lease agreements.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended on Recommendations 1, 2, and 4; directed the Department of General Services, Real Property Division to negotiate and execute new lease agreements for Quail Botanical Gardens and Rios Canyon County Park; and directed the Chief Administrative Officer, to meet with members of the Old Town community, return with a detailed report regarding performance of the current contract for the Thomas Whaley House, and make provisions for issuance of a Request For Proposal for Thomas Whaley House.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

23. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LAKE MORENA VILLAGE COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY GROUP TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

(Supv. Dist: All )

As a community, the citizens of Lake Morena have sought to become more involved in County government. To this end, they have chartered a village council to represent the citizens of Lake Morena and to serve as a forum for community problem solving and improvement. In an effort to assist the citizens of Lake Morena and ensure the success of the Lake Morena Village Council, I request your support of the attached Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Adopt the attached Resolution recognizing the Lake Morena Village Council as an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No. 99-263, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOGNIZING THE LAKE MORENA VILLAGE COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY GROUP TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater

NO: Horn

ABSENT: Roberts

24. SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY'S SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD AND SUNSET ADVISORY BOARD

(Supv. Dist: All )

On April 14, 1992 (45), the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution establishing the Science Advisory Board for San Diego County. The Science Advisory Board is authorized eleven members. Six members are proposed for reappointment for three-year terms.

On September 16, 1997 (42), the Board of Supervisors established the Sunset Advisory Board. The Sunset Advisory Board is authorized seven members. Two members are proposed for reappointment for two-year terms.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1. Reappoint Drs. Elie A. Shneour, Helen Ranney, Robert W. Conn, William Nierenberg, Pat Abbott, and Walter Munk to the Science Advisory Board for three-year terms.

2. Reappoint Dan Cummings, American Metal Processing, and Stan Miller, MVest and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to the Sunset Advisory Board for two-year terms.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

25. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

(Supv. Dist: All )

Your Board annually adopts the Appropriation Limit for the County of San Diego Family of Funds, pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution. This action requests approval of the County's Appropriation Limit for 1999/00. The Appropriations Limit is calculated to be approximately $2.4 billion for the 1999/00 year. The County is substantially under that limit, having only about $519 million in 1998/99 that is subject to the limit.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommended action has no fiscal impact.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Adopt the resolution that establishes the Appropriation Limit for the County of San Diego for Fiscal Year 1999/00.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 99-264, RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/00.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

26. SUBJECT: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

(Supv. Dist: All)

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.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Note and file.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

27. SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

(Supv. Dist: All)

These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A-74, Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees, and Board Policy A-77, Appointments to Fill Vacancies and Cancellation of Election where Insufficient Nomination filed Prior to Uniform District Election and Citizen Planning Group Election and Procedures for Appointments to Resource conservation District Boards.

RECOMMENDATION:

CHAIRWOMAN SLATER:

Appoint Olivia Puentes-Reynolds to the Commission of the Status of Women, for a term to expire January 8, 2001.

Reappoint Martha F. Gandy to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Board, for a term to expire January 8, 2001.

Reappoint Hershell T. Price to the Contract Review Committee, for a term to expire August 5, 2000.

Reappoint Glen Spearman to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board for a term to expire January 8, 2001.

Appoint Joel D. Lazar, Ph.D. to the Mental Health Board in the Mental Health Discipline position to replace Joyce Schetter, for a term to expire December 31, 2001.

Reappoint Greg Kelly to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Board, for a term to expire January 8, 2001.

Appoint Jim Hormuth to the Borrego Springs Community Sponsor Group, Seat 1, for a term to expire January 1, 2001.

Appoint H. Helen Brazier to the Bonsall Community Sponsor Group, Seat 10, Area 2, for

a term to expire January 1, 2003.

Appoint Harry Christiansen to the Fallbrook Community Planning Group, Seat 5, for a term to expire December 31, 2000.

Reappoint Richard Hyde to the North County Cemetery District, for a term to expire September 14, 2002.

Appoint Richard Taylor to the Mission Resource Conservation District to fill the seat vacated by May Golden , for a term to expire in 2000.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

28. SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

CONTINUED NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

(Supv. Dist: All)

On August 10, 1999 (33), your Board introduced Ordinance for further Board consideration on September 14, 1999.

This is a request to adopt an Ordinance amending Probation fees and charges for services based on a comprehensive review of actual costs and workload. Although characterized as fees, these fees and charges primarily represent full cost recovery of the County's and the taxpayers' costs of incarcerating and supervising children who are wards of the court, and providing services to adults on probation. Since it is the legal responsibility of these adults and the children's parents to reimburse the County for expenses that have been incurred on their behalf, we recommend an increase at this time. Currently, the fees are five years out of date. An increase to reflect the Fiscal Year 1997-98 actual costs would increase annual fee revenues by approximately $250,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This request is a revenue only proposal. Approval of this request will increase current year fee revenues by $208,000, and annual fee revenues by $250,000. No additional staff or other resources are required to implement this request.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Adopt Ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTYADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION FEES AND CHARGES

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9076 (N.S.) entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF PROBATION FEES AND CHARGES.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

29. SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION

(Supv. Dist: All)

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREATENED LITIGATION

Anticipated litigation pursuant to section (b) of Government Code section 54956.9

No. of Potential Cases: 1

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Save Our Forest and Ranchlands v. County of San Diego, et al.; San Diego Superior Court No. 676630

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

John Murphy v. Brian Bilbray, et al.; United States District Court No. 90-0134 GT

D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Anthony M. Duke, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; North County Superior Court No. N077759

E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Deborah Clark v. County of San Diego, et al., Superior Court No. N077579; Pamela Lowry v. County of San Diego, et al., Superior Court No. 718909 (consolidated)

F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Stephen Crowe, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; United States District Court No. 99cv0241-R

G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Charles Manlove v. County of San Diego, et al.; El Cajon Superior Court No. EC017092

H. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Title: Chief Administrative Officer

I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Title: County Counsel

J. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Designated Representatives: Carlos Arauz and Madge Blakey

Employee Organization: SEIU, Local 2028

Closed Session was carried over to Wednesday, September 15, 1999, following the Housing Authority and Planning and Land Use items.

30. SUBJECT: EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON SAN DIEGO YOUTH

(Supv. Dist: All )

On June 20, 1995 (1), at the recommendation of Supervisor Jacob, the Board received a report from the Policy Panel on Youth Access to Alcohol, which focused on the role that adults play in the environment which influences young people’s relationship to alcohol.

On March 19, 1996 (32), at the recommendation of Supervisor Jacob, the Board approved the establishment of the Methamphetamine Strike Force.

On April 8, 1997 (33), at the recommendation of Supervisor Jacob, the Board approved a policy that made criminals pay for methamphetamine lab clean ups.

On August 12, 1997 (42), at the recommendation of Supervisor Cox, the Board approved a series of actions to address public health and safety problems related to San Diego youth drinking alcohol in Mexico.

Subsequently, on February 17, 1998 (6), the Board approved, in concept, policy statements drafted by the Border Project to Reduce U.S. Teen and Binge Drinking in Mexico work group.

On June 16, 1998 (37), at the recommendation of Supervisor Jacob, the Board approved a policy that limited the sale of methamphetamine chemicals.

On August 11, 1998 (9), as a follow-up to these policy statements, the Board approved strategies to assist in the reduction and prevention of public health and public safety problems related to San Diego youth drinking alcohol in Mexico.

On May 18, 1999 (10), at the recommendation of Supervisor Cox and Vice Chairwoman Jacob, the Board approved recommendations to step up efforts to prevent underage youth from drinking in Mexico.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

1. Receive the Youth Access to Alcohol recommendations and direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to return to the Board in 120 days with an analysis and final recommendations.

2. Receive the Youth Policy Agenda recommendations and direct the CAO to return to the Board in 120 days with an analysis and final recommendations.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended; and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to review the three top priority recommendations outlined by representatives of the San Diego Youth Congress: 1) fund a $60,000 Youth Development Program in each of the five supervisorial districts and a $200,000 Central Project for coordination and training; 2) continue to expand after-school programs for adolescents include programs that are open weekends and evening hours and; 3) double current treatment services by the Year 2004 for both residential and nonresidential for young persons seeking substance abuse treatment.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

31. SUBJECT: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN SAN MARCOS FOR FOSTER YOUTH

(Supv. Dist: 5 )

On July 22, 1997, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Cox’s Board letter Strengthening Foster Care Families in San Diego (27), which included a number of recommendations to repair this County’s failing dependency system.

On March 17, 1998 (6), the Board supported Supervisor Cox’s recommendations to provide needed support services and pursue options for transitional living programs for foster youth.

Approval of the following recommendations will authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to draft and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a non-profit organization to provide case management services for foster youth currently in and transitioning out of the County’s foster care system, and also will provide housing at a twelve-unit apartment complex in San Marcos.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The majority of costs associated with these recommendations will be reimbursed through the State of California Transitional Housing Placement Program. Other possible fiscal impacts are negligible and will be absorbed by the County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

1. Direct the CAO to make units available in the apartment complex currently owned by the County Housing Authority on Chinaberry Lane in San Marcos.

2. Direct the CAO to draft and release a RFP for case management services for former foster youth transitioning out of foster care who will be living at the San Marcos apartment complex on Chinaberry Lane owned by the County Housing Authority.

3. Direct the CAO to ensure that the case management services are provided by a non-profit organization that is able to clearly demonstrate linkages within the North County communities and strong linkages with the County-contracted Independent Living Skills Program.

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

32. SUBJECT: PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS

Chairwoman Slater presented the Pet of the Week - Bessie, a 10-week-old Basset Hound

mix. Bessie’s tag number is #792 and she costs $60.00.

Chairwoman Pam Slater accepted the Trails for Tomorrow Award on behalf of the Board honoring the County Board of Supervisors, presented by San Diego County Parks Society.

Chairwoman Slater presented a Proclamation honoring Food Safety Month.

Chairwoman Pam Slater presented a Proclamation honoring San Diego National Payroll Week.

Supervisor Roberts presented the Volunteer of the Month Award honoring Violette Walsh.

Supervisor Horn presented a Proclamation Honoring Interfaith Community Services.

33. SUBJECT: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

William E. Claycomb addressed the Board with regard to fuel cells, and gas prices.

Jesus Tellez adressed the Board with regard to Child Protective Services.

Don Stillwell addressed the Board with regard to Y2K and China.

ACTION:

Heard; referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.

There being no further business, the Board recessed at 4:00 p.m. in memory of Anthony Anewalt, Hans Carl Jensen, Congressman Bob Wilson, Michael D. Lloyd, Donald K. Allen, Don Kraft, and Carroll Berner, carrying Closed Session over to Wednesday, September 15, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.

THOMAS J. PASTUSZKA

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

County of San Diego, State of California

Notes by:

Bryson (Consent)

Tominia (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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