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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MORNING SESSION – Meeting was called to order at 9:09 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 Reverend Arthur Hammons from Christ Unity Church of El Cajon. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Emily Miller and Robby McGrorty from Spring Valley Middle School. Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Items
1. SUBJECT: Trolley Trestle Transitional Living Program for Foster Youth (Supv. Dist: 1) On March 17, 1998 (6), the Board of Supervisors supported Supervisor Cox's recommendation to provide needed services and pursue options for transitional living programs for foster youth. Approval of the following recommendation will appropriate $35,000 in FY 2000-2001 Community Project Funding for the completion of landscaping and irrigation activities at the Trolley Trestle Transitional Living Apartment Complex in Chula Vista. RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR COX: Appropriate $35,000 in FY 2000-2001 Community Project Funding to South Bay Community Services for landscaping and irrigation activities at the Trolley Trestle Transitional Living Apartment Complex in Chula Vista. (4 VOTES) ACTION: Revising Recommendation 1 to read as follows: “Establish appropriations of $35,000 into the Community Projects budget unit (0261) in Other Charges to contribute to South Bay Community Services for landscaping and irrigation activities at the Trolley Trestle Transitional Living Apartment Complex in Chula Vista based on FY 99-00 over-realized fund balance” and adding Recommendation 2 to read as follows: “Authorize the Auditor and Controller in consultation with County Counsel to execute the necessary contract with South Bay Community Services to transfer the funds appropriated above”, 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 2. SUBJECT: EPSDT Funded Expansion of Mental Health Services to Children and Adolescents (Supv. Dist: All) With Board approval on November 9, 1999 (1), the Health and Human Services Agency, Children’s Mental Health Services began a significant expansion of mental health service capacity for San Diego County children and adolescents, funded from EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) and related revenues. The expansion is occurring in phases. Phase 1, which began November 1999, expanded Medi-Cal eligible mental health service capacity provided by current County contracted service providers. Phase 2, beginning December 1999, expanded service capacity through the competitive procurement of additional service providers. School based services have been emphasized in the EPSDT funded expansion. Approval of today’s recommendations will implement Phase 3. This phase will broaden and strengthen mental health services to children and adolescents in residential care, provide immediate increase in school based service capacity in districts with high Medi-Cal enrollment, and increase the capacity of case management programs. Phase 3 will also require the development of Health and Human Services Agency, Children’s Mental Health Services resources and infrastructure to support implementation. Expansion of services and service capacity for children and adolescents in residential care and case management programs will assist in reducing the population at the Polinsky Children’s Center. Expansion of school based service capacity will assist in meeting the need for additional service access and capacity that has been identified by families and schools. The annualized amount as a result of Phase 1 and 2 implementation was approximately $17.2 million. Phase 3 implementation will add a projected $10.6 million this fiscal year ($15.9 million annualized) for a total of $27.8 million in FY 2000-01 and $33.1 million in subsequent years. Approval of today’s recommendations will also authorize continued funding of an agreement between the County and the California Mental Health Directors Association (CMHDA) to provide managed care mental health services for children placed in out of county care. Board action on November 9, 1999 (1) authorized the agreement with CMHDA and approved transfer of funding to CMHDA for FY 1999-00. Subsequent year cost and revenue is $15,851,245. Funding sources are EPSDT State General Funds ($7,538,092), State Minor Consent backfill ($122,815), Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation ($8,059,036), and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities ($131,302). There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Establish appropriations of $10,614,131 in the Health and Human Services Agency for children’s mental services expansion based on unanticipated revenue from EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) State General Funds ($5,037,698), State Minor Consent backfill ($92,111), Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) ($98,477), and Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation ($5,385,845). (4 VOTES) 2. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, approve and authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with New Alternatives, Inc. and South Bay Treatment Center, Inc., and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, execute contracts for Community Treatment Facility (CTF) services and CTF-based mental health services, for the period October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002, and for three (3) option years if funds are available and services are required, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the contracts as required for changes in funding and services, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement. 3. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, approve and authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations and execute new agreements with State-licensed residential program providers on the County AFDC-FC Approved Children’s Institutions List for mental health services provided to San Diego County children and adolescents placed in the residential programs, for as long as the residential programs are licensed by the State and the services meet the needs of children and adolescents in the programs or the needs of the region or community. Waive the advertising requirement. 4. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, approve and authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with Devereux California, Olive Crest Treatment Centers, and New Alternatives, Inc. and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, execute contracts with Devereux California and Olive Crest Treatment Centers and amend contract #43213 with New Alternatives Inc. for residential-based day treatment services for the period October 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and for three (3) option years if funds are available and services are required, and to negotiate and execute amendments to the contracts as required for changes in funding and services, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement. 5. In accordance with Section 398.17.1(A) of Article XXIIb of the County Administrative Code and Board 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, Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a Request for Proposals, negotiate and award a contact for day treatment services for children housed at the Polinsky Children’s Center, for the period February 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and three (3) option years if funds are available and services are required, and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. 6. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, approve and authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations and amend contract #43209 with Escondido Youth Encounter and contracts #43213 and #44135 with New Alternatives, Inc. to expand case management services, to extend contracts, including day treatment services, through June 30, 2002 and two (2) option years if funds are available and services are required, and to amend the contracts as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement. 7. Adopt the resolution entitled, Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego Authorizing the State Department of Mental Health to Transfer Funds to the California Mental Health Directors Association to Fund the Administrative Services Organization, authorizing the California Department of Mental Health to transfer State General Funds, designated for the County for EPSDT services, to the California Mental Health Director’s Association to meet the mental health needs of full scope Medi-Cal eligible foster and adopted children placed out of the county. ACTION: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to provide the Board with monthly performance reports on New Alternatives, ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-366, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION TO FUND THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 3. SUBJECT: CalWORKs Incentive Fund Program Spending Plan – North Coastal and North Inland Regions (Supv. Dist: 2, 3, 5) The Health and Human Services Agency has allocated $8.5 million of the remaining funds for initiatives that will capitalize on the Health and Human Services Agency's service delivery model by tailoring services to meet identified community needs in each of the Agency's six geographic service regions. This item requests Board approval for the North Coastal and North Inland Regions’ CalWORKs Incentive Fund Spending Plan for Fiscal Years 2000-02, with projected costs of $2,210,000. The eleven proposed initiatives in the spending plan are consistent with the Board-approved strategic plan for welfare reform and reflect the Regions' needs. The initiatives are designed to strengthen the CalWORKs program, ensure more families become self-sufficient, expand public/private partnerships, and support families moving from welfare to work. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Approve the CalWORKs Incentive Fund Program Spending Plan for the North Coastal and North Inland Regions. 2. In accordance with Board Policies A-87, Competitive Procurements and 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, Purchasing and Contracting, to amend Contract #44800 with Partners for Community Access for the period January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001, with three option years through June 30, 2004 if services are needed and additional funding is available, to continue current outreach efforts to maximize health coverage for children, to expand outreach to include employers, and to include home visits by Community Outreach Workers providing health education and support to at-risk families, and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes in services and funding allocations, subject to funding availability and approval by the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. 3. 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, Purchasing and Contracting to issue a Request for Proposals for a clothing purchase and distribution center in North County, negotiate and award a contract for the period January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, with three option years through June 30, 2005 if additional funding becomes available, and amend the contract as required to reflect changes in services and funding allocations, subject to approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. ACTION: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to provide the Board with a monthly progress report on how close we are to achieving the goal of enrolling an additional 50,000 children in a health insurance program this year, and what actions need to be taken to insure that we’ll meet the goal by the end of the year, 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: CalWORKs Incentive Fund Program Spending Plan-East Region (Supv. Dist: All) The East Region has developed a two-year spending plan designed to strengthen the CalWORKs program and ensure more families become self-sufficient, expand public/private partnerships with the communities and neighborhoods that help CalWORKs families, support families moving from welfare to work, and increase outreach services. This item includes requests to appropriate $1,348,280 in unanticipated CalWORKs Incentive Funds and approve a two-year spending plan of $2,301,936, including two countywide programs, the Dorothy Project ($500,000) and the Senior Mentoring Program ($802,356), and four East Region specific initiatives ($974,580). Board approval is also requested to appropriate revenue from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. for assistance with its Senior Mentoring Program ($25,000). RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Approve the East Region CalWORKs Incentive Fund Program Spending Plan. 2. Establish appropriations of $1,348,280 in the Health and Human Services Agency for CalWORKs regional incentives of $1,339,946 based on CalWORKs Incentive Fund revenue and $8,334 in San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. revenue. (4 VOTES) 3. In accordance with Board Policies A-87, Competitive Procurement and A-96, Sequence for Obtaining Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Catholic Charities, beginning November 1, 2000, through June 30, 2002 for The Dorothy Project, with one additional option year, and to amend the contract as required for changes in funding and services subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87. 4. Upon receipt, authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency or his designee, to approve a Memorandum of Agreement including $25,000 in related revenue from the selected contractor from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. request for proposal process for the period October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002. 5. In accordance with Section 398.17 of Article XXIIb of the County Administrative Code and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a Request for Proposals for a Senior Mentoring Program and negotiate and award a contract for the period of January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and to amend the contract as required and to reflect changes in services and funding allocations, subject to approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. 6. In accordance with Board Policies A-87, Competitive Procurement and A-96, Sequence for Obtaining Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to negotiate and award a sole source contract with El Cajon Boys’ and Girls Club, beginning September 19, 2000 through June 30, 2001, with one additional option year, and to amend the contract as required for changes in funding and services subject to the approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87. 7. Cancel appropriations and related revenue of $57,000 budgeted in Fiscal Year 00-01 in the Health and Human Services Agency in order to budget that amount in Fiscal Year 01-02 for continuing support services for the Senior Mentoring Program. 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: Donations to the Health and Human Services Agency for the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Accept gifts and donations totaling $399,613 to the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center from: Disney Stores; Wal-Mart of El Cajon; Pure Flo Water Company; San Diego Home-Garden Lifestyles Magazine and Coldwell Banker; Linens N’ Things at La Jolla Village Square; the Fudpucker Invitational 1998 and 1999 Golf Tournaments; Health Net; Colliers, Illiff, Thorn & Company; First American Financial Employees; Solar Turbines Company; San Diego Mortgage Bankers Association; San Diego Gas & Electric Employees Contributions Club; Ronald McDonald House; Party City; Peter Gross; Marx Foundation; A. Robert Cromeans Salon; and Race for the Children. 2. Authorize the Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors to send letters of appreciation to the donors. 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: Public Safety Group’s Diversity Program: CalWORKS Work-Study Program and Federal Off-Campus Work-Study Program Revenue Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education (Supv. Dist: All) Programs such as the CalWORKS Work-Study Program and the Federal Off-Campus Work-Study Program provide partial reimbursement to employers who hire qualified student workers. To receive this partial reimbursement, an individual employment contract must be executed for each student worker. These recommendations would authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute these employment contracts after review and approval by County Counsel. Public Safety Group’s goal is to employ up to twenty student workers, in various academic disciplines, throughout the Group’s ten departments during FY 2000-01. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute CalWORKS Work-Study Program and federal Work-Study Program revenue agreements with universities, community college districts and private educational institutions, subject to review and approval by County Counsel. 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 7. SUBJECT: District Attorney - Restitution for Victims of Crime (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: DISTRICT ATTORNEY: 1. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes. 2. Establish appropriations of $177,800 in the District Attorney's Office for Salaries and Benefits ($177,800) based on Proposition 172 growth funds. (4 VOTES) 3. Transfer $28,300 in appropriations within the District Attorney's Office from Management Reserves to Services and Supplies for the purchase of computer equipment for the Victim Restitution Enforcement (VRE) division. (4 VOTES) 4. Establish appropriations of $49,600 in the Probation Department for Salaries and Benefits based on Proposition 172 growth funds. (4 VOTES) 5. Adopt the resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the State Board of Control, Victims of Crime Program in the amount of $429,047 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, and authorize execution of the Agreement by the Clerk of the Board, including extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level. 6. Adopt the resolution approving the Criminal Restitution Compact with the State Board of Control, Victims of Crime Program in the amount of $133,098 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, and authorize execution of the Agreement by the Clerk of the Board, including extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level. 7. Adopt the resolution approving the Funeral Burial/Domestic Violence Relocation Emergency Fund with the State Board of Control for FY 2000-2001 in the amount of $100,000, and authorize execution of the Agreement by the Clerk of the Board, including extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level. 8. Approve a request to add four (4) positions: one (1) Deputy District Attorney, one (1) Senior Probation Officer, one (1) Legal Assistant and one (1) Criminal Legal Secretary subject to the Department of Human Resources classification review process and amendments to the Compensation Ordinance. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the following Resolutions entitled: 00-325 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 00-326 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR CRIMINAL RESTITUTION COMPACT 00-327 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR FUNERAL/BURIAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELOCATION EMERGENCY FUND AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 8. SUBJECT: Chapter VIII Agreement to Purchase Tax Defaulted Land # 6958 - Life Steps Foundation, Inc. (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: TREASURER – TAX COLLECTOR: 1. Adopt the resolution approving the sale by Agreement No. 6958 of four (4) parcels of land, subjected to the Tax Collector's Power of Sale for defaulted taxes, to Life Steps Foundation, Inc., a non-profit public benefit corporation, and authorizing execution of said Agreements by the Chairperson, attested by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. 2. Execute five (5) copies. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the Resolution No. 00-328, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROPOSED CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 9. SUBJECT: Tobacco Settlement Securitization (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Approve the attached resolution authorizing the execution of the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Sacramento. The approval and formation of the JPA will permit the securitization of the Tobacco Settlement revenue in the event your Board approves a bond issuance in October. 2. Select two members of your Board who will represent the County on the newly formed JPA. 3. Approve the continuance of the County Financing Teams efforts to securitize the proceeds of the Tobacco Settlement, and return to the Board in October for final approval of a financing plan. ACTION: Appointing Supervisors Horn and Cox to the newly formed JPA, ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-329, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 10. SUBJECT: Contract Amendment -- Sacramento Legislative Representation (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Waive Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement. 2. Approve the contract modifications noted in the following report. 3. Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute all contract documents necessary to effectuate the modifications noted in the following report. 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 11. SUBJECT: Amendments to the Compensation Ordinance (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: This action amends the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance by: (1) amending the medical and detention facility assignment; and 2) establishing authorized positions and compensation in various departments. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Read title, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration on September 26, 2000: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, 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 September 26, 2000. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 12. SUBJECT: Authorization to Apply for and Accept Grants from Various Funding Programs for Various Parks and Recreation Department Projects and Approval of a Joint Agreement With the Alpine Community Center (Supv. Dist: 1, 2, 3, 5) Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP) will award about $10,000,000 in competitive grants to state, local, federal and non-profit agencies in California to mitigate the environmental impact of modified or new public transportation facilities. This action will authorize the filing of applications in the amount of $1,250,000 for the development of a picnic area at historic Rancho Guajome Adobe, and for the acquisition of property at Volcan Mountain and in the Wright's Field area of Alpine. This program is administered by the Resources Agency of California. The grants are awarded by the California Transportation Commission. (Recommendations 6 and 7) Habitat Conservation Fund The Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) provides $2,000,000 annually in competitive grant funds to local governments under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, for the acquisition or development of the State's wildlife resources. This action will authorize the filing of applications totaling $300,000 for the acquisition of property in Buena Vista Creek, Lawrence and Barbara Daley Preserve/Hollenbeck Canyon, and Lusardi Creek Preserve. (Recommendation 8) Recreational Trails Program The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and will provide about $2,200,000 in competitive grants to California for non-motorized trail acquisitions and development projects. This action will authorize the filing of applications totaling $175,000 for rehabilitation of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Trail and for the acquisition of land along San Vicente Road to facilitate trail connectivity to other trail opportunities in the area. (Recommendation 9) State Legislative Appropriations The Fiscal Year 1999-2000 State budget approved funding for various County projects, including the expansion of the Sweetwater Regional Park Campground. This action will authorize the application for and acceptance of these funds, and approve the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $246,250 for the campground expansion project. (Recommendations 10 and 12) In addition to funding awarded for the Sweetwater Summit Campground Expansion project, in its Fiscal Year 2000-2001 budget, the State designated funding in the amount of $40,000 to be awarded to the Alpine Community Center to fund the completion and furnishing of the new Ground Zero Teen Center for at-risk youth in and around the Alpine area. This action will approve the appropriation of $40,000 in the Parks and Recreation Department budget, and approve a Joint Agreement with the Alpine Community Center in the amount of $40,000 to complete the teen center project. (Recommendations 13 through 16) Wetlands Grants Program The Wetlands Grants Program is funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and will award about $1,600,000 in competitive grants to state, tribal and local governments in the Region Nine Water Division to develop new or refine existing wetland activities to strengthen effective wetlands protection efforts. This action will authorize the submission of a pre-proposal in the amount of $300,000 for dredging of the Lindo Lake east basin. (Recommendation 11) Wildlife Conservation Board In support of the Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP), the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has committed to partner with the County in acquiring or providing matching funds for the acquisition of habitat lands within the MSCP Preserve. To that end, the WCB, at its August 10, 2000 hearing, approved $1,000,000 to match the County’s initial purchase in Daley Ranch. This action will approve the appropriation of awarded WCB grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the purchase of 285.17 acres of the Lawrence and Barbara Daley Preserve. (Recommendation 17) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, to allow for the appropriation of awarded State Legislative Appropriations in the Parks and Recreation Department budget. 2. Find in accordance with Section 15304(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the Rancho Guajome Adobe Picnic Area Development project is categorically exempt from CEQA. 3. Find in accordance with Section 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines that the Volcan Mountain, Wright's Field, Buena Vista Creek, Lawrence and Barbara Daley Preserve/Hollenbeck Canyon, and Lusardi Creek Preserve Acquisition projects are categorically exempt from CEQA. 4. Find in accordance with Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines that the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Trail Rehabilitation project is categorically exempt from CEQA. 5. Find in accordance with Section 15316(a) of the CEQA Guidelines that the acquisition of land along San Vicente Road is categorically exempt from CEQA. 6. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approving the Filing of Applications for Grant Funds from the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Rancho Guajome Adobe Picnic Area Development and the Volcan Mountain Acquisition Projects, and appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the acceptance of grant funds, if awarded, and for the completion of the aforementioned proposals. 7. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approving the Filing of Applications for Grant Funds from the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program and Other Applicable Grant Programs for the Wright’s Field Acquisition Project, and appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the acceptance of grant funds, if awarded, and for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 8. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approving the Filing of Applications for Grant Funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Buena Vista Creek, Lawrence and Barbara Daley Preserve/Hollenbeck Canyon, and Lusardi Creek Preserve Acquisition Projects, and appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the acceptance of grant funds, if awarded, and for the completion of the aforementioned proposals. 9. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approving the Filing of Applications for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program for the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Trail Rehabilitation Project and the Acquisition of Land along San Vicente Road, and appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the acceptance of grant funds, if awarded, and for the completion of the aforementioned proposals. 10. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for and Accept Grant Funds from the State of California for the Sweetwater Summit Regional Park Campground Expansion Project, and appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 11. Approve the submission of a pre-proposal for funding consideration under the Wetlands Grants Program in the amount of $300,000 for the Lindo Lake East Basin Dredging project and, if selected, authorize the filing of a final application for this project appointing the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the submission of a final proposal and for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 12. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $246,250 in Capital Project KN3106, Sweetwater Summit Regional Park Campground Expansion, based on a grant awarded through the State Legislative appropriations process. (4 VOTES) 13. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $40,000 in the Parks and Recreation Department budget, Org. 5112, Account 2340, based on a grant awarded through the State Legislative appropriations process. (4 VOTES) 14. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to agreements, amendments, payment requests or invoices and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the Alpine Community Center Ground Zero Teen Center project. 15. Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Joint Agreement between the County of San Diego and the Alpine Community Center which provides the mechanism to transfer grant funds in the amount of $40,000 for the completion of the Ground Zero Teen Center in Alpine. 16. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, to administer the Agreement with the Alpine Community Center. 17. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $1,000,000 in Capital Project KA9500, MSCP Acquisition, based on grant funds awarded by the State Wildlife Conservation Board. (4 VOTES) ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the following Resolutions entitled: 00-330 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR THE RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE PICNIC AREA DEVELOPMENT AND THE VOLCAN MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION PROJECTS 00-331 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM AND OTHER APPLICABLE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE WRIGHT’S FIELD ACQUISITION PROJECT 00-332 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE BUENA VISTA CREEK, LAWRENCE AND BARBARA DALEY PRESERVE/HOLLENBECK CANYON, AND LUSARDI CREEK PRESERVE ACQUISITION PROJECTS 00-333 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT AND THE ACQUISITION OF LAND ALONG SAN VICENTE ROAD 00-334 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE SWEETWATER SUMMIT REGIONAL PARK CAMPGROUND EXPANSION PROJECT AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 13. SUBJECT: Project Clean Water: Development of a Clean Water Action Plan (Supv. Dist: All) Project Clean Water will provide a forum to assemble the people, resources and information necessary to create a regional consensus approach to water quality management, to develop a commitment to implement the strategic action plan and to establish a framework for ongoing implementation. A conference has been planned for October 18, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board with the completed Regional Clean Water Strategic Plan by June 30, 2001. 2. In accordance with Section 15306 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, find that this action is exempt from CEQA because it is part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. 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: Second Amendment to Lease With the State of California Business Enterprise Program for the North County Regional Center Cafeteria (Supv. Dist: 5) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find that the leasing of the subject property is categorically exempt from the environmental assessment requirements, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as it involves the continuation of an existing use. 2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute three copies of the Second Amendment to Lease with the State of California Business Enterprise Program upon receipt. (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 15. SUBJECT: Status Report On the Development of a Park On the County Administration Center Parking Lots (Carryover Item From 9/12/2000, Agenda No. 29) (Supv. Dist: 1) Staff and the San Diego Foundation have met several times regarding the terms and conditions associated with the donation of the $3.0 million for the waterfront park. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is not yet finalized. Outstanding unresolved issues include but are not limited to, the proposed location for the park, sharing of design costs, responsibility and decision making authority for selection of the design architect/master planner, and approval authority for design documents. It is anticipated that a MOU will be before the Board in November of this year. The actions before the Board recommend hearing a presentation from Wimmer Yamada and Caughey on options for development of a waterfront park and authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for a park designer and master planner, and the award of a contract should the Board approve proceeding with the project. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Hear a presentation from Wimmer Yamada and Caughey on development options for a park on the County Administration Center parking lots. 2. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a design architect/master planner for the waterfront park at the County Administration Center parking lots and award of a contract, should the Board decide to proceed with planning for a waterfront park at the County Administration Center. 3. Transfer appropriations in the amount of $200,000 from Contingency Reserves (Org. 1850) to the General Fund Contribution to Facilities Management Internal Services Fund Org. 5607, Account 6310, for pre-planning, master planning, and related staff costs associated with development of a waterfront park at the County Administration Center parking lots. (4 VOTES) 4. Amend the Facilities Management Internal Service Fund Spending Plan to increase expenses and revenue by $200,000. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 16. SUBJECT: Communications Received (Supv. Dist: All) RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Note and file. 17. SUBJECT: Administrative Item: Appointments (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policies A-74, Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees; 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; I-1, Planning and Sponsor Group Policies and Procedures. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB: Reappoint Ed Moore to the Environmental Health Advisory Board, for a term to expire July 15, 2003 and Sergeant Daniel Elkerton for a term to expire August 12, 2003. Reappoint Russ Clark to Seat No. 1 on the Lakeside Design Review Board for a term to expire November 9, 2001 and Duane Dubbs to Seat No. 3, Barbara DeYoung to Seat No. 5, and Tony Criscenti to Seat No. 6, for terms to expire July 15, 2002. Reappoint Richard Blaisdell to Seat No. 5 and Crosby Milne to Seat No. 7 on the Boulevard Sponsor Group, for terms to expire January 1, 2001. Appoint Shanda Berke to Seat No. 8 on the Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Group, for a term to expire December 31, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB AND VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERTS: Reappoint Joe Gerry to the Spring Valley Community Planning Group to Seat No. 9 for a term to expire December 31, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Reappoint Chief Kevin Eggleston to serve a second term as the San Diego County Fire Districts' Association representative on the Emergency Medical Care Committee, for a term, which runs from September 25, 2000 through September 24, 2003. 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 18. 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 In the Matter of the Accusation by the Medical Board of California Against Harry J. Bonnell, M.D. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION De Schjon Mitchell v. Aaron Blanchard, et al.; San Diego Superior Court No. 722195 D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Save Our Forest and Ranchlands v. County of San Diego, et al.; San Diego Superior Court No. 676630 E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Designated Representative: Carlos Arauz, Madge Blakey and Mike Kolb Employee Organizations: Deputy Sheriffs Association and District Attorney Investigators Association ACTION: Any reportable matters will be reported prior to the Board Conference on Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 9:00 a.m. 19. SUBJECT: Administrative Item: (Supv. Dist: All) This action: 1) implements negotiated provisions in the ratified Memorandum of Agreement between the County and the District Attorney Investigators Association; and 2) amends the County of San Diego Compensation Ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT: Cost of Increases 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 DAIA Wage Increase: 5.0% $443,860 ------------- -------------- DAIA Wage Increase: 6.0% ------------ $559,266 -------------- DAIA Wage Increase: 4.15% ------------ ------------- $410,037 DAIA Flexible Benefits $21,420 $29,280 $29,280 TOTAL $465,280 $588,546 $439,317 The implementation of salary adjustments above will have no negative funding effect on the County Employee Retirement System (CERS). RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Adopt Ordinance entitled: 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, adopting Ordinance No. 9247 (N.S.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 20. SUBJECT: Administrative Item: (Supv. Dist: All) This action amends the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance by: establishing authorized classifications, positions and compensation in the Sheriff's and District Attorney's departments. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Adopt Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9248 (N.S.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 21. SUBJECT: Administrative Item: (Supv. Dist: All) On August 8, 2000, following a thorough investigation, the Chief Administrative Officer determined th`at Bart Hartman, the Treasurer/Tax Collector for the County of San Diego, had engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment. The investigation also disclosed that Mr. Hartman had neglected his duties, shown very poor judgment, wasted County resources, and created turmoil within his department. The Board of Supervisors sent Mr. Hartman a letter condemning his actions as a betrayal of the public trust, and asking him to resign from office. To date, Mr. Hartman has declined to step down. A sub-committee of this Board was formed to review what, if any, actions we could take in response to Mr. Hartman's betrayal of the public trust, including his neglect of duties and demonstrated poor judgment. Having reviewed the matter with the Chief Administrative Officer and counsel, the sub-committee recommends that the following actions be taken by this Board. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB AND VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERTS: Adopt Ordinances entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF THE SALARY RANGE OF A CLASSIFICATION IN THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT AND REQUIRING THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S APPROVAL OF ALL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the following Ordinances entitled: No. 9249 (N.S.) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF THE SALARY RANGE OF A CLASSIFICATION IN THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT AND REQUIRING THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S APPROVAL OF ALL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT No. 9250 (N.S.) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR’S DEPARTMENT AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 22. SUBJECT: Presentations/Proclamations Chairwoman Jacob presented the pet of the week, Gordy, a three-month-old retriever puppy. Chairwoman Jacob presented a Proclamation to Anne Evans, honoring San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau Inductee Chairwoman Jacob and Supervisor Cox presented a Proclamation to members of the business community honoring Outstanding Contributions to the Polinsky Center. Supervisor Cox presented a Proclamation to Patti Krebs honoring the Border Waste Wi$e Project. Supervisor Slater presented a Proclamation to Ira Pendleton honoring U.S. Constitution Week. Vice Chairman Roberts presented a Proclamation to members from organizations representing the Latino community honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. 23. SUBJECT: Public Communication Don Stillwell addressed the Board regarding taxes. ACTION: Heard; referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. 24. SUBJECT: Off Docket Item 1 (Supv. Dist: 3) OVERVIEW: On September 18, 2000, the City of Del Mar contacted my office asking for my assistance to obtain support of the Board of Supervisors for the opening of the San Dieguito Lagoon mouth. There is a need for this matter to be considered as part of the September 19, 2000 agenda of the Board of Supervisors because the court has requested that the City of Del Mar provide all additional information by September 19, 2000. Therefore, action by the Board of Supervisors in support of the City of Del Mar’s request to open the mouth of the San Dieguito Lagoon is necessary no later than September 19, 2000 so that such endorsement by the County may be timely submitted to the court. RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR SLATER: Adopt the submitted Resolution in Support for City of Del Mar Request to Open the San Dieguito Lagoon Mouth. 24. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors found that the need to take action arose subsequent to the Agenda being posted; adopted appropriate Findings and placed the item on the agenda. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 24.1 ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-335, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR’S REQUEST TO OPEN THE MOUTH OF THE SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 12:06 p.m. in memory of Howard Leslie Harrison and Ida “Nan” Popkin, Harriet Levi, Thomas Robert Brown and Jennifer Griffin. THOMAS J. PASTUSZKA Notes by: Egan - - - 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. |