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OF SAN DIEGO MORNING SESSION – Meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. Present: Supervisors Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman; Ron Roberts, Vice Chairman; Greg Cox; Pam Slater; and Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk. Invocation by Pastor Philip Lizzi from the El Cajon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Matt Snow, Kadeem Blue, Ainsely Kelly, Chase Detweiler and Sam Halgren. Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Items
1. SUBJECT: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INITIATIVE (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Supervisors Cox and Jacob Board letters adopted December 12, 1995 (46), October 27, 1998 (6) and August 10, 1999 (7). In December 1995, at the recommendation of Supervisors Cox and Jacob, the Board directed the development and establishment of a comprehensive, integrated system of care for seriously emotionally disturbed children and youth. Since then the County has accomplished significant expansion and improvement in mental health services for children and youth. With approval of today’s recommendations, the Health and Human Services Agency, Children’s Mental Health Services will implement a core for the full system of care, the Children’s Mental Health Services Initiative. The Initiative is designed to allow expansion, with modifications based on regular assessments, within County children’s mental health services. The model has developed with the leadership and partnership of stakeholders in children’s mental health; public and private agencies, organizations and professionals and representatives from family and youth, education, and communities. The service expansion and the Initiative emphasize access to services for wards and dependents, prioritize partnerships with all children’s mental health stakeholders, and emphasize a close working relationship with schools and school districts. The service expansion and development of the Initiative have focused on a comprehensive and integrated system of care that incorporates Wraparound principles. Wraparound principles emphasize individualizing services to the needs of each child by building on the child’s family strengths and by involving the child’s family and community in the planning and delivery of services to the child. In accordance with Wraparound principles, the system of care and its services are evaluated on child and family focused outcomes. As part of expansion and improvements in children’s mental health services new service designs have been developed and implemented, system capacity has been expanded, and various service gaps have been filled. Notable improvements in children’s mental health services include the establishment of five intensive case management programs, around-the-clock access to mental health services for wards at Juvenile Hall and dependents at the Polinsky Children’s Center, and a $33.1 million phased service expansion funded through EPSDT (Early and Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) that emphasizes school-based services, underserved populations and rural County geographic areas. Board action is requested today to continue the development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated system of care through implementation of the Children’s Mental Health Services Initiative providing service management and services to high- and mid-risk children and youth and young children needing early intervention services. Authorization is requested to contract with two organizations to partner with Children’s Mental Health Services to develop and implement the Initiative. The two organizations are the Children, Youth and Family Network, providing network management and Family Service Coordinator services, and Community Care Systems, Inc., providing data management and training services. In addition, authorization is requested to continue contracting with Vista Hill Foundation for intensive case management services to wards through the TOWER program and to continue a contract with Phoenix Healthcare Consulting for consultant services needed to implement the Initiative. The Initiative will establish and maintain an active service level of 350 children and is expected to serve between 600 and 900 children in the initial 24-month period. The services of the Initiative and the five existing intensive case management programs incorporating Wraparound principles will be closely coordinated and will collectively serve up to 2,500 children during the Initiative’s initial 24-month period. Benchmarks will be set to assess performance, capacity, and effectiveness; to plan expansion, and to identify and implement improvements. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in Fiscal Year 2000-01 cost and revenue of $7,849,657. The funding sources are AFDC Foster Care ($4,875,000), EPSDT State General Fund ($483,300), State Managed Care Funds ($99,999), Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation ($516,700), Federal SAMHSA ($874,658), and Tobacco Settlement funds ($1,000,000). There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. 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 Purchasing and Contracting Deputy Director to enter into negotiations with the Children, Youth and Family Network (CYFN) and Community Care Systems, Inc. (CCS) and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, execute contracts for Network Manager and Family Service Coordination services with CYFN and Data Manager and training services with CCS, for an initial contract period not to exceed June 30, 2002 and for up to two (2) additional option years and for up to an additional six months if necessary and 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. 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, authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Deputy Director to enter into negotiations with Vista Hill Foundation to amend contract #44151 to extend case management services through June 30, 2002 with two (2) option years and up to an additional six months if necessary and 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. 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, authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Deputy Director to execute a contract for consultant services with Phoenix Healthcare Consulting through June 30, 2002 to assist with development and implementation of the Children’s Mental Health Services Initiative and related support tasks 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. 4. Direct the CAO to report back to the Board every 6 months of Initiative operation to report on Initiative performance and effectiveness and any scheduled expansion and improvements. The first report is due to the Board by July 31,2001. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended; and directed the Chief Administrative to:1. Provide a plan for a single point-of-entry or access point for school personnel and families, returning to the Board within six months; 2 Provide a report to the Board in 90 days which includes the following: 1) An update on network formation and services; 2) an update on the linkages that will be in place to ensure that children do not drop through the cracks; 3) an update on the DPSDT expansion that was approved last month; and 4) responses to any questions, concerns, or recommendation identified at the October 26, 2000 meeting with the schools. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 2. SUBJECT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACTS (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Board action on September 16, 1997 (56) authorized a contract with United Behavioral Health, Inc. (UBH) to provide mental health administrative services including management of existing County contracts with direct service providers, effective October 15, 1997 through June 30, 2000, with two one-year renewal options. The contract is now in its first option year. To meet the need for additional service capacity resulting from State and local actions related to mental health programs, UBH negotiated a number of additional contracts, agreements, and purchase orders with mental health service providers. Board authorization is needed for the Office of Purchasing and Contracting to execute these now as County contracts so that services may continue without a gap and the Health and Human Services Agency can provide the necessary oversight and quality assurance. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan. If approved, this action will result in contract expenditures of $1,963,338 for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Funding for these contracts will come from federal and state revenue. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Pursuant to Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement and A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, ratify and authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate and execute contracts, agreements or purchase orders with the following mental health providers effective October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, with two one-year option periods ending June 30, 2003, and if necessary to amend the contracts to reflect changes in services and funding, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. Waive the advertising requirement of A-87. Organizational Provider Contracts Catholic Charities Community Research Foundation East County Club House Logan Heights Family Health Center Mental Health Association Psychiatric Emergency Response Team San Diego Mental Health Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inpatient Hospital Agreements Tri-City Medical Center Emergency Shelter Beds Char-Lou Manor Chipper’s Challet Escondido Youth Encounter, Inc. MPH Guest Home No. 2 North County Interfaith Council The Broadway Home Volunteers of America Language Services Interpreters Unlimited Alternatives to State Hospital Placement Anne Sippi Clinic Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Vista Knoll ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 3. SUBJECT: IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYER OF RECORD RECOMMENDATIONS (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides assistance to more than 14,900 eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals who are unable to provide for themselves and elect to remain in their homes. The employees' work is long and arduous and often for very little pay and no benefits. These issues are rarely addressed under the current system for lack of an identifiable employer. The state took action to address this problem in 1999 in the form of Assembly Bill 1682. Under this legislation, an Employer of Record for IHSS is required by January 2003, as well as establishment of an IHSS Advisory Committee to supply recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for implementation of an Employer of Record requirement. On May 16, 2000 (6), the Board voted to create an IHSS Advisory Committee and on June 13, 2000 (23), to set aside $1.6 million in savings from the IHSS program to establish an Employer of Record Trust Fund. After months of hard work, the Committee has come up with a recommended action for establishing an Employer of Record here in San Diego County. The recommended actions are intended to continue our progress toward resolving the Employer of Record issue. However, under the recommended actions, no ordinance will be approved or resources allocated until implementation issues have been thoroughly addressed. Specifically, the recommended actions will receive the IHSS Advisory Committee recommendation and will direct County Counsel to draft an ordinance. This ordinance will not be brought before the Board for a vote until completion of a report addressing implementation issues. This report is due within 90 days. FISCAL IMPACT: None with this action. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB AND VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERTS: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to: 1. Receive the recommendation from the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee on the Employer of Record. 2. Work with County Counsel to draft an Employer of Record ordinance in accordance with the recommendation by the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee to establish a Public Authority to serve as the employer of record for the In-Home Supportive Services program to administer a mixed mode approach for San Diego County featuring a Public Authority and a contract. 3. Return to the Board within 90 days with the draft ordinance and a report regarding issues pertaining to implementation of the employer of record recommendation by the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee. The report should address costs, governance, employer-employee relationships, and identification of funding. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 4. SUBJECT: CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION REVENUE AGREEMENT ON THE CRASH INJURY RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING NETWORK PROJECT (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: On May 5, 1998 (2), the Board of Supervisors approved a revenue agreement with General Motors Corporation in active partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation, for research to improve traffic safety. Specifically, the agreement involves a project now called the Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network project (CIREN) that will collect, evaluate and document crash reconstruction data. This data will be used by automobile manufacturers to improve the design and engineering of automobiles that will reduce occupant fatalities and injuries in automobile crashes. The revenue agreement which was originally set to end on June 30, 2002 has been extended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration until December 31, 2003. Board approval of this request will authorize the continuation of the revenue agreement and receipt of federal revenue through December 31, 2003. It will also continue the sole source service provider agreements of the project’s principal investigators, David B. Hoyt, M.D., and A. Brent Eastman, M.D., for an annual amount of $30,000 each until December 31, 2003. FISCAL IMPACT: These funds are included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan. The funding source is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There will be no change in net general fund costs and revenues and no additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery. 2. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, an amendment to the revenue agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation, for the Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network grant, extending the duration of the agreement and allowing receipt of federal revenue through December 31, 2003, and to execute any extensions, amendments, or revisions that do not materially impact or alter either the grant terms, program or funding levels. 3. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and A-96, Sequence for Obtaining CAO Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors Pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to execute sole source agreements with David B. Hoyt, M.D., and A. Brent Eastman, M.D., to implement the project for the period July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2003, with the option to extend for four years, and to negotiate and execute amendments as required for changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 5. SUBJECT: A.B. AND JESSIE POLINSKY CHILDREN’S CENTER ANNEX SHORT TERM LEASE AT THE SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN - 3003 ARMSTRONG STREET, SAN DIEGO (Supv. Dist: 4) OVERVIEW: The Board of Supervisors is requested to ratify a month-to-month lease for 8,840 square feet of space in a 24-hour residential adolescent facility located at 3003 Armstrong Street, San Diego. The space was recently needed on an urgent basis in order to relieve overcrowding at the Polinsky Children's Center. Due to the severity and urgency of this need, the Director of the Department of General Services, on September 1, 2000, executed a lease which allowed the County to occupy the facility that day. Board ratification is required to enable the County to pay the full $16,011 monthly rent to the lessor. The lessor has already committed to lease the facility to another long term user starting approximately April 2001, at which time the County's lease will terminate. By April 2001 the Health and Human Services Agency expects to have completed initiatives to reduce the overcrowding at the Polinsky Children's Center. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is the Child Welfare Services allocation. If approved, the current year cost will be $115,439. County cost for this lease in Fiscal Year 2001/2002 will be zero. This request will result in no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: 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 guidelines. This is because the proposed use of the facility as a 24-hour adolescent residential facility represents little or no change from previous operations that occupied the property. 2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute and ratify three copies of the lease agreement. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 6. SUBJECT: NEW LEASE FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES - 6160 MISSION GORGE ROAD, SAN DIEGO (Supv. Dist: 4) OVERVIEW: On June 20, 2000 (5), the Board approved in principle the lease of 13,619 square feet of new space for Health and Human Services Agency California Children Services staff in the Mission Gorge area, San Diego, and directed the Director of General Services to negotiate a lease and return to the Board for approval. This is a request for approval of a new eighty-four month lease for 13,980 square feet of space located on the fourth floor at 6160 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, 92120. The lease includes two five-year options to extend the term, an annual cost of living adjustment, early termination rights, and $363,480 of required tenant improvements. The proposed lease is less expensive than similar properties recently leased in the Mission Valley-Mission Gorge area. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2000/2002 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 cost and revenue of $215,371. The funding sources are State Aid Crippled Children Administration ($107,686) and State Realignment ($107,685). There will be no impact to the net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: 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 guidelines. This is because the proposed use of the facility as general office space represents little or no change from previous operations that occupied the property. 2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute three copies of the lease agreement, and the original Memorandum of Lease. 3. Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to exercise the options to extend the lease prior to lease expiration, if appropriate. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 7. SUBJECT: NEW FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CASA DE ORO BRANCH LIBRARY AT 9628 CAMPO ROAD, SPRING VALLEY (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On May 22, 1990 (15), the Board approved a five-year lease for the Casa De Oro Branch Library located at 9628 Campo Road in Spring Valley. The lease expired on May 21, 2000 and the County has been on holdover pending lease negotiations with the property owner. Today’s request is for Board approval of a new five-year lease, which provides for refurbishment of the library premises and modifications to the public restroom required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is the County Library Fund. If approved, this request will result in a current year cost of $32,358. Costs for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 are estimated at $39,836. This request will result in no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find, in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Quality Act Guidelines that the proposed lease is categorically exempt from the provisions of the Act 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 Lease Agreement, and one copy of the Memorandum of Lease, upon receipt. 3. Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to exercise the option to extend the Lease prior to its expiration, if appropriate. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 8. SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH SOLICITATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE RANCHO SAN DIEGO BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On December 15, 1998 (17), on a motion by Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Pam Slater, the Board approved funding for the design of the Rancho San Diego Library. On February 8, 2000 (9), a contract was awarded to Carrier Johnson for design and engineering services for the library project. The architect has completed all design documents and Statement of Probable Cost. Today’s action recommends approval to proceed with solicitation of bids and award of a construction contract to the successful bidder for the 19,000 square foot Rancho San Diego Library. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this proposal are budgeted in the Rancho San Diego Branch Library KL9022 project and will result in a current year cost of $3,846,099, offset by $3,846,099 in project revenue. No additional staff years required. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on file in the Department of Planning and Land Use as Log No. 87-19-6 has been adopted in compliance with CEQA and state and County CEQA guidelines, that the decision-making body has reviewed and considered the information contained therein prior to approving the project, that the EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the Board of Supervisors and; Find that there are no changes in the project or in the circumstance under which it is undertaken which involve significant new environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously certified EIR, or substantial increase in the security of previously significant effects, and that no new information of substantial importance has become available since the EIR was prepared. 2. Authorize the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting Division 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. Designate the Director of General Services as the County Officer responsible for the administration of these contracts. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 9. SUBJECT: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BIOTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: The San Diego region's biotech community is coming of age. Several local companies have received FDA approval for new commercial products. And recent studies indicate that more than 45 new products are in the final stages of the development pipeline. San Diego has the third largest concentration of biotech companies in the United States, boasting more than 400 companies. San Diego ranks 3rd in the nation for investment dollars in the biotechnology sector, and 11th in the country for total venture capital investing. This concentration of capital as well as numerous higher education institutions has enabled San Diego's biotechnology sector to directly employ nearly 27,000 people. FISCAL IMPACT: There will be no fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR HORN: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to direct County staff to assist in the creation of a BioTechnology Conference to be held in 2001. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 10. SUBJECT: WALKABLE COMMUNITIES (Supv. Dist: 1, 4) OVERVIEW: Support for the following resolution will allow the County of San Diego to partner with the San Diego Downtown Partnership to improve the walkability of one of the region’s most important streets in Downtown San Diego – C Street. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR COX AND VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERTS: Adopt a resolution to partner with the San Diego Downtown Partnership in support of a grant application to San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for the Walkable Communities Demonstration Program – C Street improvements. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-355, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE WALKABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 11. SUBJECT: LINDO LAKE WATER PRESERVATION FUND (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: Over the years, Lindo Lake has become the centerpiece of the Lakeside community. This fact is evident by the number of residents who, on a daily basis, fish, picnic, and take morning strolls along its quiet shores. However, the vitality of the lake has become a community concern because of the extreme amount of water loss due to percolation and evaporation during the hot summer months. When the water level drops significantly, it puts considerable stress on the environment as well as jeopardizing its aesthetic value. Recently, $100,000 was provided as a mitigation measure of the Beechtree Street Drainage Improvement project for the construction of a second well at the lake. Today's action will establish a Lindo Lake Water Preservation Fund with these funds previously budgeted for the lake. Over the years, Lindo Lake has become the centerpiece of the Lakeside community. This fact is evident by the number of residents who, on a daily basis, fish, picnic, and take morning strolls along its quiet shores. However, the vitality of the lake has become a community concern because of the extreme amount of water loss due to percolation and evaporation during the hot summer months. When the water level drops significantly, it puts considerable stress on the environment as well as jeopardizing its aesthetic value. Recently, $100,000 was provided as a mitigation measure of the Beechtree Street Drainage Improvement project for the construction of a second well at the lake. Today's action will establish a Lindo Lake Water Preservation Fund with these funds previously budgeted for the lake. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds not to exceed $100,000 are budgeted and available as a result to the Beechtree Street Drainage Improvement project. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to establish a Lindo Lake Water Preservation Fund utilizing the Beechtree Street Drainage Improvement project funds which were budgeted expressly for improvements related to water level and/or quality at Lindo Lake. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 12. SUBJECT: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SECURITIZATION (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: On September 19, 2000 (09), the Board approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to form a JPA with Sacramento County to provide for the issuance of bonds for the Tobacco Securitization. Based upon recent developments with the Rating Agencies, two separate JPAs is the preferred structure for the securitization. FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed actions will have no financial impact on the County of San Diego. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Approve the attached resolution authorizing the execution of the Joint Powers Agreements with Sacramento County. 2. Affirm the appointment of Supervisor Horn to the Sacramento JPA, and Supervisors Cox and Horn to the San Diego JPA. 3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to make such changes to these Agreements as may be required to finalize the issuance of the Securitization, provided they do not increase the financial liability of the County. 4. Request the Chief Financial Officer to return to the Board on October 31, 2000, with a final structure and all related documents to proceed with the Securitization. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-356, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, returning to the Board on October 31, 2000. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 13. SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: This action amends the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance by: 1) amending the list of classes receiving the Master of Social Work premium; 2) amending the list of classes receiving the Bilingual Assignment premium; and 3) establishing authorized classifications, positions, and compensation in various departments. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for these recommendations are budgeted in the 2000-2001 Annual Budget approved by your Board, unless otherwise specified in the Executive Summary. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Read title, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration on October 24, 2000. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further Board consideration on October 24, 2000. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 14. SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF DEBTOR INFORMATION (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Pursuant to Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1095, the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD), Information Security Office, is authorized to provide local governmental departments or agencies with information concerning any individuals who are or have been: (1) Directed by State mandate or court order to pay restitution, fines, penalties, assessments, or fees as a result of a violation of law; or (2) Ordered to repay funds received through other financial assistance programs administered by those agencies. Implementation of this program will provide the Office of Revenue and Recovery with an additional collection resource—to help locate debtors and verify employment income. This Board letter will allow the Chief Financial Officer to enter into a Standard Agreement with EDD in order to obtain debtor employment information. FISCAL IMPACT: This action will increase collections on court-ordered debt by approximately $100,000 per year at a cost of approximately $3,000 during FY 2000-2001, $4,000 during FY 2001-2002, and $4,000 during FY 2002-2003. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to execute the Standard Agreement on behalf of the County. 2. Approve the Standard Agreement regarding terms and conditions of County obtaining wage, claim and employment information from the State of California Employment Development Department. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No.00-357, entitled: RESOLUTION FOR ACQUISITION OF DEBTOR INFORMATION. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 15. SUBJECT: ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY CLINICS (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: The closure of Scripps Memorial Hospital, East County in El Cajon on June 5, 2000 has resulted in increased demand for services in East County community clinics. This recommendation will provide one-time funding support for three East County clinics to decrease the need for hospital emergency department use in the East County. FISCAL IMPACT: These funds are included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in current year costs and revenue of $250,000 for primary care services. The funding source is Medi-Cal Recovery revenue. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: In accordance with Board Policies A-87, Competitive Procurement and A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors, approve and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency to amend County Medical Services provider agreements (through contract #43817 with Lifemark Corporation) with Southern Indian Health Council, Southern (Mountain) Health Services and East County Community Health Services to expand operational capacity for primary care services in the East County. Waive the advertising requirement of A-87 and waive the A-87 requirement that the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting approve exempt procurements prior to procurement. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 16. SUBJECT: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Board Policy A-72, Board of Supervisors Agenda and Related Process, authorizes the Clerk of the Board to prepare a Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records. Routine informational reports which need to be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors yet not requiring action are listed on this document. Communications Received documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Note and file. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 17.
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On October 10, 2000 (10), your Board introduced Ordinance for further Board consideration on October 17, 2000. Approval of this item would establish a 40 miles per hour speed limit on Vista Grande Road and certify this road for radar enforcement. FISCAL IMPACT: These actions will result in no cost to the County. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB: Adopt Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 72.169 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9261 (N.S.) entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 72.169. OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 18. SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: APPOINTMENTS (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A-74, Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees. RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRWOMAN JACOB: Reappoint Juanita Mangels to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3, for a term to expire September 2, 2002. RECOMMENDATIONS: SUPERVISOR SLATER: Reappoint Paul E. Joseph to the Assessment Appeals Board No.3, as an Alternate for a term to expire September 4, 2003. Appoint Dennis B. Alters, M.D. to the Mental Health Advisory Board as the Mental Health Discipline representative, replacing Lorraine Freitas, Ph.D., for a term to expire October 17, 2003. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 19. SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION (Supv. Dist: All) A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –EXISTING LITIGATION Historical Shrine Foundation v. County of San Diego; San Diego Superior Court No. GIC 753040 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; Central District Court No. 99-00491 HLH (MANx) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Save Our Forest and Ranchlands v. County of San Diego, et al; San Diego Superior Court No. 698562 ACTION: Any reportable matters will be announced Wednesday, October 18, 2000, prior to the 9:00 a.m. Ensuring Clean Water in San Diego County Board conference. 20. SUBJECT: STRENGTHENING CODE COMPLIANCE THROUGH CIVIL REMEDIES (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Various community groups in San Diego County have voiced concerns about the difficulty of enforcing County code compliance violations. Current enforcement methods are not always successful in obtaining timely compliance. On July 25, 2000 (1) at the recommendation of Supervisor Ron Roberts, the Board directed staff to return in 60 days with an ordinance to strengthen the County's ability to enforce neighborhood code compliance. In order to expand the ability of County staff to effectively enforce certain non-health/safety violations, the Board is considering an ordinance that will authorize the issuance of administrative citations. However, administrative citations cannot provide the best enforcement for more complex violations that take longer to resolve. Civil remedies may be more appropriate for these types of violations. The recommended action could aid communities by providing County staff with an additional tool to enforce compliance more effectively. Today's action would ask staff to explore the use of civil remedies for its enforcement program. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISORS COX AND ROBERTS: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer and County Counsel to explore the use of civil remedies as an enforcement tool to strengthen code compliance and return to the Board in 120 days with a recommendation as to whether the County should prepare an ordinance. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 21. SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ADDING DIVISION 8 TO TITLE 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND MAKING OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RELATED CODE CHANGES (CARRYOVER ITEM FROM 10/11/00, AGENDA ITEM NO. 5) (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: On October 11, 2000 (5), your Board continued this item to October 17, 2000. Supervisor Ron Roberts’ Board Letter adopted July 25, 2000 (1). On July 25, 2000 (1), the Board of Supervisors directed County Counsel to work with the District Attorney, Chief Administrative Officer, County Treasurer and the Director of Planning and Land Use to return with an ordinance that would strengthen the County’s ability to enforce neighborhood code compliance. This ordinance would authorize County staff to issue administrative citations for non-health and non-safety violations of the zoning and other regulatory codes. County staff has provided a summary of the program and copy of the ordinance to community groups to seek their input. FISCAL IMPACT: The administrative citation process is a new program. The fiscal impact is not known at this time, however it is expected to be minor and will be addressed in the FY2001-2002 Operational Plan. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find in accordance with section 15061 (b)(3) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the following action may have a significant effect on the environment. 2. Read title, waive further reading and introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration on October 24, 2000. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing the Ordinance for further Board consideration on October 24, 2000. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 22. SUBJECT: Presentations/Proclamations Chairwoman Jacob introduced the pet of the week, Scooter, an Australian Cattle Dog Mix, tag number C410. Chairwoman Jacob and Supervisor Slater presented a Proclamation to Gael Strack honoring Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Vice Chairman Roberts and Supervisor Cox presented a Proclamation to Patti Roscoe honoring Fleet Week. Supervisor Cox presented a Proclamation to Ellen Siebern honoring Volunteer of the Month. Supervisor Slater presented a Proclamation to Debbie Case honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Supervisor Horn presented a Proclamation to Sandy Broce honoring Women’s Resource Center. 23. SUBJECT: Public Communication Don Stillwell addressed the Board requesting investigation legality of campaigns in the San Diego School Board election
ACTION: Heard; referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 11:59 a.m. in memory of Thomas R. Parks, Jack Maranda, Captain John H. Larrobino and Elmer F. Small. THOMAS
J. PASTUSZKA Notes by: Tominia - - - 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. |
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