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STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS MORNING SESSION: Present: Supervisors Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman; Ron Roberts, Vice Chairman; Greg Cox; Pam Slater; and Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for meetings of Board of Supervisors November 15, 2000, Sanitation Districts, November 15, 2000; Air Pollution Control District, November 15, 2000; Board of Supervisors, December 6, 2000 and Housing Authority, December 6, 2000. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors approved the minutes for the meetings of Board of Supervisors November 15, 2000, Sanitation Districts, November 15, 2000; Air Pollution Control District, November 15, 2000; Board of Supervisors, December 6, 2000 and Housing Authority, December 6, 2000. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn Board of Supervisors' Agenda Items
1. SUBJECT: CONTINUED NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: STATUS REPORT ON JACUMBA VALLEY RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 91-03) AND MAJOR USE PERMIT (P91-012RPL), MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SUBREGIONAL PLAN AREA (CARRYOVER ITEM FROM 6/21/00, AGENDA NO. 1) (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On July 26, 2000 (1), the Board of Supervisors continued the hearing on the Jacumba Valley Ranch Specific Plan and Major Use Permit for a Water Reclamation Plant. The purpose for the continuance was to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to report on the applicant’s progress in revising the project in response to the direction provided by the Board at the June 21, 2000 (1) hearing. An estimated schedule for processing the revised project was provided to the Board at the July 26, 2000 hearing. As of the date of preparation of this report, the applicant has not submitted the revised project documentation to the Department of Planning and Land Use. The applicant has acknowledged by letter dated September 22, 2000, that the completion dates established by the estimated schedule are contingent upon submittal of the revised project documentation to the Department. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Direct the applicant for the Jacumba Valley Ranch Specific Plan and Major Use Permit to submit to the Department of Planning and Land Use within 90 days the revised project and related environmental documentation in response to the direction provided by the Board at the June 21, 2000 hearing. 2. Continue the hearing on the Jacumba Valley Ranch Specific Plan and Major Use Permit for 180 days in order to receive a status report from the Chief Administrative Officer which would update the applicant’s progress in revising the project. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors continued this hearing to February 14, 2001, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
2. SUBJECT: CONTINUED NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: (CARRYOVER ITEM FROM 10/11/2000, AGENDA NO. 2) (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: This request is to continue this project until the Board of Supervisors Land Use Meeting on January 24, 2001. Approval of the Vacation would vacate an open space easement, which was granted for the protection of an area subject to inundation by the 100-year flood. The reason for the requested continuance is that the Department of Public Works has not yet received the secured agreement to ensure that the drainage improvements will be completed. The improvements will consist of a natural open channel. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Continue the hearing on the Foothills River Lane Open Space Vacation to the January 24, 2001 Board of Supervisors Land Use Meeting. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, continuing the hearing to January 24, 2001, 9:00 a.m. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 3. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: HEARING TO ESTABLISH ZONES OF BENEFIT IN COUNTY SERVICE AREAS NO. 81 – FALLBROOK LOCAL PARKS DISTRICT AND NO. 83 - SAN DIEGUITO LOCAL PARKS DISTRICT (Supv. Dist: 3, 5) OVERVIEW: On October 25, 2000 (9), the Board adopted Resolutions of Intention to form zones of benefit and conduct mailed ballot proceedings in County Service Areas No. 81 - Fallbrook Local Parks District and No. 83 - San Dieguito Local Parks District. Zone formation procedures were initiated by the Advisory Board of County Service Area 81 to provide financing for park and recreation facilities in the communities of Fallbrook, Rainbow, and De Luz. In County Service Area 83, zone formation procedures were initiated by the developer of 4S Ranch subdivision to provide for park maintenance in the 4S Ranch development area. These requests are to accept and confirm ballot results and, if measures pass, form the respective zones and approve assessments. The County Service Area program allows unincorporated area property owners to fund various types of services including park maintenance. County Service Areas 81 and 83 currently provide for only a minimal level of park maintenance due to limited funding. Property owner approval of the benefit assessments will provide additional funds for operation and maintenance of existing and new park and recreation facilities, with costs allocated on a fair share basis to all benefiting property owners. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for County Service Area No. 81 proposal is budgeted in the District and will result in a $2,000 current year cost. Funding for County Service Area No. 83 proposal is an expense to the developer. If approved, these requests will result in no annual cost and will require no additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find, in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. Accept and confirm results of the mailed ballot proceeding for County Service Area No. 81 – Fallbrook Local Parks District, Zones A & B. 3. Accept and confirm results of the mailed ballot proceeding for County Service Area No. 83 – San Dieguito Local Parks District, Zone A. 4. Adopt the following resolutions: Resolution Establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Area No. 81 Fallbrook Local Parks District, Zones A & B. Resolution Establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Area No. 83 – San Dieguito Local Parks District, Zone A. 5. Read titles and waive further reading of the following ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption on January 24, 2001: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR FIXING AND COLLECTING CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR SERVICES WITHIN COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 81 – FALLBROOK LOCAL PARKS DISTRICT ZONE A AND ZONE B. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR FIXING AND COLLECTING CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR SERVICES WITHIN COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 83 – SAN DIEGUITO LOCAL PARKS DISTRICT ZONE A. ACTION: Noting that the results of the preliminary ballot for County Service Area No. 81, Fallbrook Local Parks District Zones A and B failed with 65.11% weighted disapproval and County Service Area No. 83, San Dieguito Local Parks District passed with a 95.25% weighted majority approval; ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended; directed County Counsel to provide a written response to Mr. George W. Corporales on this matter; introducing Ordinance for further Board consideration on January 24, 2001; and adopting the following resolutions: No. 00-412, entitled: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ZONE A WITHIN COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 83, SAN DIEGUITO LOCAL PARKS DISTRICT. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Roberts, Horn ABSENT: Slater 4. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: Youtsey Tentative Map Time Extension,
(Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: This is an appeal of a Planning and Environmental Review Board Decision of Denial of a request for a second Time Extension of Tentative Map 4870RPL. The Tentative Map is the subdivision of 9.9 acres into 10 residential lots. The project site is located southeasterly of the intersection of Upland Street and Kenora Drive within the (3) Residential Land Use Designation and is zoned RS2 (Residential; 2 dwelling units per acre.) FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD: Deny the Time Extension for the reason included in the staff report and the Resolution of Denial. RECOMMENDATION: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND LAND USE: Grant the appeal and adopt the Resolution approving Tentative Map 4870RPL TE2 that makes appropriate findings and includes those requirements and conditions necessary to ensure that the project is implemented in a manner consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance and State law. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-413, entitled, RESOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING CONDITIONS FOR TENTATIVE MAP NO. 4870RPL TE2. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 5. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Building Permit FeesOn April 20, 1999 (2), the Board of Supervisors approved significant reductions in building permit fees in the Department of Planning and Land Use. These permit fee reductions were achieved by changing the method used to calculate the fees and by using funds from the reserve designation to temporarily offset some costs. The Board of Supervisors’ approval of the revised fee structure reduced fees by $1,433,500 per year. In addition, the Department has continued to monitor costs and collect data for all types of permits. Proposed Revisions to Building Permit Fees This letter proposes adjustments to certain building permit fees based on completion of a detailed bi-annual review of fees and continued monitoring of actual costs associated with providing specific fee related services. The Department is recommending that the majority of building permit fees remain unchanged, however certain fees require adjustment to ensure that the fees reflect the actual cost of providing plan review and inspection services. Proposed changes are outlined below: Proposed permit fee reductions: 1. Tract model homes, 2. Tract subsequent phases; and, 3. Barns and agricultural buildings. Proposed permit fee increases: 1. Single-family dwellings over 5,000 square feet, 2. Major remodels of single-family dwellings: and, 3. Room additions and garages that are large or complex enough that plans must be submitted for plan review and cannot be reviewed over-the-counter. Attachment C provides a complete list of permit types that were included in the fee study, showing the proposed fee changes and the number of effected projects. In addition to the proposed permit fee changes, the department is recommending the mid-year addition of four staff years. The additional staff, consisting of two Building Inspectors, one Land Use Technician and one Intermediate Clerk Typist, will be utilized to reduce wait times at the building permit counter and to improve the level of service by reducing the number of inspections per building inspector. The proposed changes to building permit fees in conjunction with the addition of staff will achieve a balance of costs and revenue and will result in no impact on budgeted revenue for FY 00-01 and FY 01-02. Planning Permit Processing Fees On April 20, 1999 (2), the Board of Supervisors approved a two-year fee and deposit ordinance, which established Planning Permit Processing fees and deposits for FY 99‑00 and FY 00-01. In an effort to balance costs with revenues and to ensure compliance with Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery the Department conducted an 18-month fee study in which information was gathered on actual hours by case type for both flat fees and intake deposits. This fee study coupled with calculation of standard billing rates is the basis for establishing flat fees and intake deposits proposed in this amendment. The proposed changes do not affect the fee/deposit processing structure approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 2, 1997 (4). The process of estimating deposits in conjunction with the implementation of the project manager concept, streamlined processes and the establishment of the standard billing rate continues to enhance the successful partnership between the customer and the Department. Flat FeesProposed changes to flat fees include the deletion of the Planner Review of Building Permits fee in Schedule A – Planning Fees and Deposits. The hours and cost associated with this function have been included in Building Permit fees established in Schedule E ‑ Building Construction Permit Fees. Another significant change to flat fees is the reduction in Boundary Adjustments and Certificates of Compliance fees of -57% and ‑40% respectively. These reductions are related to data collected on actual hours during the fee study and the transfer of processing responsibility from a Planner to a Land Use Technician. These case types make up approximately 52% of the total annual flat fee intake. The most significant increase in a flat fee, 136%, occurred in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption/Environmental Ordinance Compliance Review fee. This increase is due to processing changes and County environmental ordinance requirements and affects approximately 10% of the total annual flat fee intake. Attachment D provides a complete list of proposed changes and a projected annual intake by case type. Intake DepositsSome intake deposit amounts have been adjusted slightly to ensure full-cost recovery through project scoping. The proposed changes include a -10% reduction in Administrative Permit intake deposits for both application and modifications. These case types make up approximately 9% of the total annual deposit intake. The most significant increase, 50%, occurred in applications for Environmental Initial Study (Board Policy I-119 – Review of EIR, EIR, Extended Initial Studies Review, Negative Declaration). This change was necessary to reflect actual case processing, which indicates more time spent during initial case review. Overall processing costs will not increase for these case types as a result of this action. Attachment D provides a complete list of proposed changes and a projected annual intake by case type. Additionally, four flat fees have been converted to deposits, they are; Major Subdivision – Resolution Amendment and Time Extension; Major Use Permit – Time Extension; and Site Plans – Modification. The proposed conversion of the above flat fees to deposits was based on: 1) significant fluctuation in actual hours charged for these case types (based on data collected during an 18-month flat fee study) and 2) the need to establish consistency within Major Subdivisions, Major Use Permits and Site Plans as the majority of permit types within these categories currently exist as deposits. FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, changes to the building permit fee structure will result in $154,164 current year cost, $99,884 annual cost, and the addition of 4.0 staff years. Costs related to increases in staff, services & supplies and the purchase of two vehicles costs are 100% offset by unanticipated program revenues in FY 00-01 and budgeted program revenue in FY 01-02. Finally, in FY 01/02 total budgeted revenue will not change, however, the source of revenue will shift from the Reserve Designation Fund Balance to program revenue in the amount of $544,500. Planning Permit Processing Fees If approved, changes to the case processing deposit structure will result in $0 current cost, $0 current program revenue, and the addition of 0.0 staff years. In FY 01/02 changes to fees and deposits will result in an increase of approximately $44,000 in program revenues. The projected revenue increases do not affect budgeted revenue in FY 00-01 as current estimated revenues are being under-realized. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Building Permit Fees For the most part, the fee changes proposed in this letter would benefit the business community by improving customer service through the addition of four staff while maintaining overall permit costs at the current level. Planning Permit Processing Fees The proposed changes have a negative impact on the business community, as it will slightly increase the cost to process an average deposit permit case between 3% - 6% over the next two years. This increase achieves full cost recovery through the standard billing rates. Industry Comments Proposed changes to Planning Processing fees and deposits and Building permit fees were presented to the Industry Advisory Committee on November 2, 2000. The Building Industry Association (BIA) of San Diego County supports the changes to building permit fees. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as specified under Section 15273 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Approve the findings at Attachment A pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15273C. 2. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery requiring annual review of fee schedules, to allow for this biennial revision. The Department of Planning and Land Use will return to the Board with a new fee ordinance in two years. 3. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery to allow access to the appeal process by establishing appeal fees at less than full cost recovery. 4. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery to reduce Planning and Building permit fees in the amount of $76,956 in FY 00-01 and $87,171 in FY 01-02 related to County Information Technology. 5. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid Year Changes. 6. Approve acquisition of two additional vehicles. 7. Establish appropriations of $56,000 in General Fund Contribution to Fleet Internal Service Fund (Org. 5605, Account 6310) to provide funding to the Fleet Internal Service Fund for the purchase of two vehicles based on unanticipated revenue from the Department of Planning and Land Use Building Permit fees (Org. 5669, Account 9773). (4 VOTES) 8. Amend the Fleet Internal Service Spending Plan in the amount of $58,742 to allow for the purchase of two vehicles (Org. 6522, Account 4509-$56,000), and related fuel (Org. 6531, Account 2284 - $492), maintenance (Org. 6532, Account 2281 - $350), and depreciation (Org. 6522, Account 3488 - $1,900) based on an Operating Transfer and charges in the General Fund. 9. Establish appropriations of $98,164 in the Department of Planning and Land Use – Building Division (5669) for additional staffing related to customer service based on unanticipated revenue from permit fees. (4 VOTES) 10. Adopt the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 362 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND PLANNING AND LAND USE PERMIT PROCESSING FEES. 11. Direct that the operative date of the Ordinance be March 2, 2001. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9289 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 362 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND PLANNING AND LAND USE PERMIT PROCESSING FEES. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 6. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE AND DEPOSIT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Land Development FeesThis letter proposes adjustments to certain land development fees based on a study of actual fee and deposit charges by the Department of Public Works, Land Development, over a 12-month period. Results of the study indicated three fees were inadequate to cover processing costs. Adjustments in encroachment, construction, and excavation permit fees are recommended based on staff effort for permit processing. These particular fees were last adjusted in 1991.Additionally, the Department proposes to delete the $3.00 Map From Map Record Fee and convert the Agricultural Exemption fee to a deposit because of the uniqueness of each request, and associated staff time for review. The developer will be charged actual processing costs for each submittal.Waiver of Board Policy B-29 Board actions requested to accomplish above described proposals include waiver of Board Policy B-29, “Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery.” This policy requires annual review of fee schedules. Waiver will enable future review and approval of permit fee and developer deposit schedules to coincide with the County’s current practice of developing two-year operational plans rather than one-year budgets. Additional StaffingEconomic growth in San Diego County has resulted in more development. Workload has increased in the Department of Public Works Land Development and Construction Engineering areas due to ongoing increase in land development demand. Additional plan review and inspection of private development grading is also needed to enforce stormwater regulations. Three additional positions are needed for Land Development’s project team and counter services, and the Construction Engineering Section needs five additional positions to perform plan review and inspections. If approved, staff will charge directly to developer projects. Establishment of Appropriations This action is necessary to fund additional staffing necessary to handle land development workload and enhance the County’s ability to review plans, inspect and enforce stormwater and grading ordinance requirements. Costs of staffing for permit processing and inspection will be fully offset by hourly rates charged to developers. Ordinance Amendments Amendments to sections within Article XX of the County Administrative Code, Department of Public Works are requested. Amendments to Section 364.2 will update hourly rates to align with costs based on current County staff salaries and amend language to align future review and approval of permit fee and developer deposit schedules to coincide with the County’s current practice of developing two-year operational plans rather than one-year budgets. A review of the road vacation process has determined it matches more closely with Department of Public Works Route Locations activities. Departments of Public Works and Planning and Land Use propose transferring the road vacation review process to Public Works. This will be accomplished within current staffing and fee structure. Amendment to Section 461 will transfer the function. FISCAL IMPACT: Fee adjustments All permit fee activities are budgeted. Changes to construction, encroachment and excavation fees and conversion of agricultural exemption fee to a deposit will result in no additional current or annual costs. These adjustments will result in full cost recovery against actual costs for processing these permit types. This will enable the lowest possible hourly billing rates for charges against developer deposits, offsetting revenue. Workload Changes A total of eight additional staff are proposed which will be 100% offset by program revenue of $315,100 in FY 00-01 and $630,199 of budgeted revenue in FY 01-02. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: This proposal was mailed to Utility Companies, Water Districts, Building Industry Association, Association of General Contractors, Engineering & General Contractors Association, and the Professional Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor Industry list. On November 2, 2000 this proposal was presented to the Department of Public Works Professional Societies Task Force Committee and the Department of Planning and Land Use Industry Advisory Group. The Task Force Committee included representatives of Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, North County Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, and California Land Surveyors Association. On November 10, 2000 this proposal was presented to the Association of General Contractors. The proposed changes were considered acceptable. Staff has received a letter of support from North County Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors. E-mails in support of the proposed hourly rate increases for land development services have been received from Berryman & Henigar and Farrington Engineering Consultants. To date, no other comments have been received. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Approve the findings at Attachment A pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15273(c). 2. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery, requiring annual review of fee schedules, to allow for this biennial revision. The Department of Public Works will return to the Board with a new fee ordinance in two years. 3. Establish appropriations of $109,377 in the Department of Public Works Land Development Division, Org. 5738, Account 1101 (Salaries and Wages – Permanent) for additional staffing related to land development workload. (4 VOTES) 4. Establish appropriations $205,723 in the Department of Public Works Engineering Services Division, Construction Inspection section, Org 5795, Account 1101 (Salaries and Wages -- Permanent) for grading and stormwater regulation. (4 VOTES) 5. Approve addition of eight positions in the Department of Public Works, and direct the Department of Human Resources to establish classifications at appropriate levels and amend the Compensation Ordinance accordingly. 6. Adopt the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS FEES AND DEPOSITS 7. Direct that the operative date of the Ordinance be March 2, 2001. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9290 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS FEES AND DEPOSITS. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 7. SUBJECT: STATE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON VINE STREET IN LAKESIDE (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On March 22, 2000 (17) the Board authorized the Director, Department of Public Works, to seek State and federal funding for projects to enhance highway safety. In June 2000, Public Works submitted 19 grant applications to Caltrans for projects under the first State Safe Routes to Schools Program. The program goal is to enhance safety for students traveling to and from school through projects such as improvements to sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and bicycle paths near schools. On September 20, 2000, the County was successful, being awarded a grant totaling $241,497 for a $268,330 project to install sidewalks along a portion of Vine Street in Lakeside, serving El Capitan High School, Lindo Park Elementary and Tierra Del Sol Middle School. Currently, the corner of Vine and Mapleview Streets has no sidewalks, and trees obstruct students from walking off-street. Installation of sidewalks will enhance student safety by reducing the chance of pedestrian and vehicle conflicts. With Board approval, the Director, Department of Public Works, will submit a Request for Authorization to Caltrans for project design. When Caltrans offers a program supplement, the Board will be requested to accept the supplement and establish appropriations for the project. Construction will be budgeted for FY 2001-02. FISCAL IMPACT: Request for Authorization to Caltrans will have no fiscal impact. The Vine Street sidewalk project is not included in the FY 2000-01 budget. Funding sources are Safe Routes to School Grant ($241,497) and Gas Tax ($26,833). If authorization is approved, grant will result in an estimated $241,497 in revenue to be received in late FY 2000-01 and/or FY 2001-02, depending on timing of Caltrans Program Supplement, preliminary engineering and design. Total project cost will be approximately $268,330. Most likely, design cost will be $38,703 in FY 2000-01 (preliminary engineering and right of way) and subsequent year cost of $229,627 (construction), with no additional staff years required. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. In accordance with Section 15061 (b)(3) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, find it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore not subject to CEQA. 2. Authorize the Director, Department of Public Works, as agent of the County, to submit requests for authorization necessary to secure Safe Routes to Schools Grant funding for Vine Street Sidewalk Improvements in Lakeside. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 8. SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC FOR REBATE PROGRAM RETROFITTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCANDESCENT LAMPS WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODES FOR ENERGY AND COST SAVINGS (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: Supervisor Bill Horn Board letter adopted October 11, 2000, item 13. San Diego Gas and Electric has developed an incentive program for local governments to fund replacement of incandescent traffic signals with light emitting diode (LED) lamps. The program is part of the Summer 2000 Energy Efficiency Initiative as approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. These lamps will allow the County to conserve energy usage and curtail the cost of lighting and maintenance of traffic signals. On October 11, 2000 (13), the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designee, to apply to the LED Traffic Signal Program for replacement of 1,600 green, 130 yellow and 840 pedestrian incandescent lamps. The County was successful in its application, and San Diego Gas and Electric has offered a grant. This is a request to enter into a Governmental Agency Participation Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric, a Sempra Energy company, for the LED Traffic Signal Incentive Program. The program agreement provides for replacing green traffic signal lamps, yellow flashing beacons and pedestrian signal lamps with LED. If approved, the County will receive up to $364,205 in unanticipated revenue. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this proposal are not budgeted. If approved, this agreement will result in up to $364,205 current year Road Fund revenue, no annual cost, and require no additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find pursuant to Section 15301 of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, requested action is not subject to CEQA environmental review process, as it involves replacement of existing facilities with no expansion of an existing use, and there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment. 2. Approve and authorize establishment of appropriations in the amount of $364,205 in Org 5768 (Traffic Engineering), Acct. 2347, Activity F22000 based on unanticipated revenue from the San Diego Gas and Electric LED Traffic Signal Incentive Program. 3. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, two originals of a Governmental Agency Participation Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric. 4. 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 subject public works project. 5. Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, as County Officer responsible for administering the contract. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 9. SUBJECT: SET HEARING FOR 1/24/2001, 9:00 A.M. SYCAMORE RANCH OPEN SPACE AND ROAD VACATIONS, VAC 00‑007 AND VAC 00-008, FALLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAN (Supv. Dist: 5) OVERVIEW: This is a request to set a date for public hearing to consider a Vacation of open space easement approved as a part of the implementation of the Sycamore Ranch Specific Plan (SPA 85-06) and the Vacation of unimproved existing public road right-of-way that was approved in connection with the recordation of Final Maps 9414 and 10000. These Final Maps have been significantly reconfigured through a Boundary Adjustment (B/C 00-0274) and an approved Major Use Permit (P97-004) for a golf course. The open space and streets to be vacated have been replaced by the configuration approved by the Boundary Adjustment and the Major Use Permit. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND LAND USE: 1. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to set a public hearing for January 24, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. to consider vacating the subject open space and road easements. 2. Provide the notice required by law. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, setting a public hearing for January 24, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 10. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVENUE CONTRACT FOR GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER/ PIERCE’S DISEASE ACTIVITIES WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: On May 19, 2000, Governor Davis signed legislation appropriating $6.9 million from the State General Fund for the purposes of researching and combating Pierce’s Disease and its vectors, mainly the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter. On July 25, 2000 the California Department of Food and Agriculture, based on their determination that San Diego is infested with Glassy Winged Sharpshooter, placed the entire county under State Quarantine. Wine grape growers in the Temecula area of Riverside County have experienced the sudden dieback of grapevines in more than 300 acres of vines. University of California scientists have confirmed Pierce’s Disease to be the cause. As of October 2000, this disease has already caused $12 million in losses in that area of California alone. The quarantine impacts 8,337 acres of nursery stock in San Diego County that produce $767 million annually. Shipments of plant material leaving San Diego County to non-infested areas of California must be free from the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter. Compliance oversight for this quarantine requires monitoring, inspection, and certification at all commercial shipping nurseries in San Diego County. Shipments to non-infested areas require certification by licensed personnel to assure compliance with these quarantine regulations. In addition, all nursery staff directly involved with shipment must undergo extensive training by licensed and certified inspectors. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved the work-plan submitted by the County of San Diego, Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures. Implementation of the work-plan requires the addition of seventeen (17) staff years. The State General Fund will provide a maximum amount of $670,269 for the current fiscal year and a maximum of $165,036 for billing retroactive to March 1, 2000 for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease quarantine activities conducted by the County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures. This proposal is fully offset except for external overheads, which will not increase as a result of this program. Funding for this proposal is anticipated to continue at the same level for the next three (3) to five (5) years; however, should funding be decreased or eliminated entirely, added positions will be eliminated or staffing level reduced to temporary or part-time status. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are not budgeted in the department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures. The funding source for this proposal is program-specific revenue from the State of California in an amount not to exceed $835,305. If approved, this request will result in current year costs of $670,269 and revenue of $670,269. This proposal is fully offset except for estimated external overheads of $32,394 or 5.82% of the proposed $556,597 increase in salaries and benefits. The proposal provides for retroactive billing of actual costs incurred for related activities in FY 1999-2000, beginning March 1, 2000. Prior year activities billed in current year will generate revenue in the amount of $65,234, which is a recovery of prior year costs. This proposal will result in the addition of 17.00 staff years. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: The Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter vector of Pierce’s Disease threatens not only the grape and wine industry in California, but is a serious threat to the local nursery industry. The nursery and flower industry is a significant component of San Diego local agriculture, comprising 62% ($767million) of this County’s total production value for 1999. San Diego County not only generates over 53 % of all California flower and foliage production value, but also leads the nation in horticultural production value. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find in accordance with Section 15309 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA. 2. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, to allow for the recovery of direct and departmental indirect costs only, but not external (A-87) overhead costs. 3. Designate the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures as lead agency to oversee the major components of Glassy Winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease activities. 4. Ratify and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures to execute a revenue agreement not to exceed a total of $835,305 for the period of March 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease Activities, and any amendments, renewals or extensions thereof that do not materially impact or alter the program or funding level. 5. Approve the addition of 19.0 SY and the deletion of 2.0 SY for a total of 17.0 SY, and authorize the Director of Human Resources to review and classify the above positions and amend the Compensation Ordinance. 6. Establish appropriations of $670,269 in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, Salaries and Benefits ($556,597) and Services and Supplies ($113,672) for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease Activities. (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 11. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: The Department of Environmental Health seeks to augment its permitting and inspection databases and take advantage of current information technology by expanding the use of KIVA software. This software was originally purchased from KIVA, a software development company, through competitive bid in 1997 (Contract CA43833). This Board letter requests approval to amend this contract to include the provision of additional software and development services to the Department of Environmental Health by KIVA. This action will result in improved information management services to internal and external customers and compliance with new State regulations for data collection and reporting. Additionally, this action will result in the following benefits for all Land Use and Environment Group departments: consolidation of health permits, web-enabled permitting, computer-based field inspections, map-integrated permitting and a consolidated customer complaint system. The Department of Environmental Health will coordinate this action with the Departments of Planning and Land Use and Public Works, the Land Use and Environment Group Information Technology Coordinator and the Pennant Alliance. This action will be the second of two phases of development designed to integrate and update permitting and related activities for the Department of Environmental Health and other KIVA users in the Land Use and Environment Group. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are available in the Department of Environmental Health’s Management Reserves account. If approved, this request will result in $506,269 in additional costs for FY00-01, no recurring costs and will require no additional staff years. The additional costs are broken out as follows: $430,640 in software development services provided by KIVA and $75,629 in implementation costs provided by the Pennant Alliance. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: If this request is approved, the additional KIVA software and development services will allow customers to submit requests for service and obtain information over the Internet from the Departments of Environmental Health, Planning and Land Use and Public Works. Because certain services and information provided by the affected departments would be available online, citizens will not need to travel to County offices to submit permits and will not need to call in order to obtain the status of a permit or inspection. This proposal will increase the efficiency of staff in the affected County departments because staff will be able to consult a single source for information on permits, fees, inspection results and investigations. These factors will result in a positive impact to businesses. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize execution by the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting, of an amendment to the County’s existing contract CA43833 to add the amount of $430,640 to the contract, for the period February 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002, to provide software, software development and customization, data conversion, procedures documentation, project management and training, as well as licenses for KIVA and Oracle software to the Department of Environmental Health; and to further amend the contract as necessary to reflect changes in funding amounts or contract services, subject to approval of the Director, Department of Environmental Health. Waive the advertising requirement. 2. Transfer appropriations of $506,269 within the Department of Environmental Health, from Management Reserves—Retirement System Savings (account 6405) to Services and Supplies (account 2315), for the purpose of funding software development and implementation services for an automated permitting system. (4 VOTES) ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Slater, Roberts, Horn RECUSED: Jacob 12. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR LAND ACQUISITION IN THE TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY; AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST FOR LAND ACQUISITION IN WRIGHT’S FIELD, ALPINE (Supv. Dist: 1,2) OVERVIEW: Agreement with the City of San Diego: The Fiscal Years 1997-1998 and 1999-2000 state budgets provided a total of $4 million to the Coastal Conservancy for property acquisition in the Tijuana River Valley. On November 12, 1997(5) and November 10, 1999(5) the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolutions authorizing the County to 1) apply for and accept the grant funds, and 2) enter into a grant agreement with the Conservancy to accomplish property acquisition in the Valley. The recommended action will approve an agreement between the County and the City of San Diego, authorizing the parties to jointly acquire property using the City’s grant of $975,000 received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood hazard reduction program and the County’s grant received from the Coastal Conservancy. Properties proposed for acquisition are identified within the City’s Tijuana River Valley Local Coastal Program as a Core Biological Area within the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). Properties acquired under the agreement will be owned, operated, and maintained by the County. Agreement with the Back Country Land Trust: On October 27, 1999(1), the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Officer to work with the Back Country Land Trust to identify funding to supplement existing Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP) grant funds for the acquisition of land in the Wright's Field area of Alpine, within the pre-approved area of the MSCP Subarea Plan. The recommended action will approve an agreement between the County of San Diego and the Back Country Land Trust to provide supplemental funds to the Trust, for the second phase of acquisition in Wright's Field. Property acquired with this funding will be owned, operated, and maintained by the Trust pursuant to the provisions of the agreement, and the County will receive all MSCP credits for the acreage acquired under the agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund. The funding source is County General Funds and Coastal Conservancy grant funds. If approved, this request will result in $675,000 current year cost, $0 annual cost, and will require the addition of no staff years. Of the total amount, $350,000 in County General Funds are being transferred from Capital Project KA9500 to the Parks and Recreation Department budget. There will be no additional cost to the General Fund resulting from this action. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find that the approval of the agreements with the City of San Diego and the Back Country Land Trust are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15325 of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, to allow for the establishment of additional General Fund appropriations being transferred from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department budget. 3. Cancel appropriations and related General Fund revenue in the amount of $350,000 in Capital Project KA9500, MSCP Acquisition. 4. Approve and authorize the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $350,000 from the General Fund, Org. 5361, Account 6310 to the Parks and Recreation Department budget, Org. 5116, Account 3453. 5. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego, which provides the mechanism to contribute grant funds in the amount of $325,000 for the acquisition of land in the Tijuana River Valley. 6. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement between the County of San Diego and the Back Country Land Trust, which provides the mechanism to contribute General Funds in the amount of $350,000 for the second phase of acquisition of land in Alpine. 7. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, to administer the agreements. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 13. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS ACQUISITION, PLANNING, RESTORATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (Supv. Dist: 1,2,3) OVERVIEW: Escondido Creek Acquisition The Escondido Creek is a critically important part of the proposed North County Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan, which is currently being prepared. Several parcels within Escondido Creek are prime targets for development. If not acquired and protected, this corridor will eventually be subdivided for development, which would fragment the critical wildlife habitat linkages that the properties provide. This action will authorize staff to submit applications for Proposition 12 and/or Proposition 13 grant funding to continue the County’s efforts in acquiring valuable habitat land along the Escondido Creek Riparian Corridor located in the Escondido Creek watershed. When funding is obtained, staff will return to the Board of Supervisors for approval of the specific scope of the project, including parcels to be acquired. The County will purchase properties only from willing sellers and at the appraised fair market value. Multiple Species Conservation Program Acquisitions In support of the MSCP, the State of California and the federal government have committed to acquire or assist in funding the acquisition of habitat lands within the pre-approved MSCP Preserve. Since the approval of the MSCP on October 22, 1997(1), the County has received $8.2 million in state grants for land acquisition projects within the County of San Diego’s pre-approved MSCP Preserve areas. An additional $2 million was granted to the County from the Regional Share of the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program, for land acquisition in Escondido Creek. To date, the County has acquired 1,440 acres in Lakeside, Lusardi Creek, Jamul and Tijuana River Valley, using a combination of grant funds and County General Funds committed to MSCP land acquisitions. Additional acquisitions within MSCP Preserve areas are underway. The Resolution, if adopted, authorizes staff to obtain funding from various sources, including but not limited to Proposition 12 and Proposition 13 Programs, for acquisition of properties within MSCP Subareas, such as Lakeside Archipelago, Lusardi Creek, Iron Mountain Ridge-Canada de San Vicente and Wright’s Field. Otay Valley Regional Park Acquisition, Planning, Restoration and Development The Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Concept Plan is the result of a multi-jurisdictional effort in the Otay River Valley by the County of San Diego and the cities of Chula Vista and San Diego. In 1990, the jurisdictions entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) for coordinated planning, acquisition and design for OVRP. This park represents one of the major open space areas within the southern area of San Diego County, linking south San Diego Bay with Lower Otay Lake. Proposition 13 River Parkways funding is available for property acquisition and trail improvements within OVRP. Any project for funding under this new grant will be subject to Coastal Conservancy Board approval. No specific project has been identified; however, the recommended action to adopt a Resolution will authorize staff to apply for grant funds and develop a plan for expenditure of funding, if awarded. Upon award of the grant funding by the Conservancy, staff will present the specific projects to the Board for approval. Rutherford Ranch/Volcan Mountain Acquisition To comply with the Board of Supervisors’ direction to aggressively pursue additional sources of funding for this Preserve, the County, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the San Dieguito River Valley Joint Powers Authority (JPA) have been working together to protect and acquire land in Rutherford Ranch/Volcan Mountain. To date, the County has acquired 2,494 acres, DFG has acquired approximately 1,600 acres, and the JPA has acquired approximately 390 acres. The County’s acquisition of an additional 152 acres is underway, and is expected to be complete in February 2001. The recommended action to adopt a Resolution will authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to obtain additional grants from the State Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), which has agreed in concept, to facilitate the County’s efforts in preserving additional land in Rutherford Ranch/Volcan Mountain. The Resolution will serve as the County’s application for WCB funding. If funds are awarded, staff will return to the Board for approval of the specific parcels to be acquired, including appropriation of funding. Santa Ysabel Ranch Acquisition On November 10, 1999(6), the Board approved a Resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $3,000,000 under the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program to acquire land at Santa Ysabel Ranch. This grant was approved for an award under the Conservation Lands Program (CLP), part of the TEA program, with WCB as the grantee. WCB, as the granting agency for DFG, assigned compliance with the grant guidelines to DFG. Discussions with DFG, WCB and Caltrans confirmed their commitment to assist the County in acquiring the Santa Ysabel East and Santa Ysabel West Ranch properties.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) owns both properties and is proposing to sell the 3,808-acre Santa Ysabel East Ranch and the 1,512-acre Santa Ysabel West Ranch to the County of San Diego. The sale price will be based on fair market appraised value. The recommended actions will authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for, and accept Proposition 12 and/or Proposition 13 grant funding from WCB, to take the lead in the proposed acquisition of Santa Ysabel Ranch, and accept CLP grant funding from Caltrans, including fulfillment of the provisions contained in the Memorandum of Agreement approved by DFG, Caltrans, WCB and the Federal Highway Administration (Exhibit A). No County matching funds are required for this grant. Tijuana River Valley Acquisition, Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Following $4 million in grant awards from the Coastal Conservancy in 1998 and 1999, an additional $2.3 million in Proposition 13 River Parkways grant funding has been approved and included in the Conservancy’s Fiscal Year 2000 budget for property acquisition, habitat restoration and enhancement, and related activities to preserve significant habitats and enhance public access in the Tijuana River Valley. To date, approximately 1,345 acres have been acquired by the County within the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park boundaries, using County General Funds, Proposition 70 grant funds and a portion of the Coastal Conservancy grants received in 1998. Additional properties comprising approximately 500 acres have been identified and considered to have regionally significant habitats or to have high restoration potential. The recommended action to adopt a Resolution will authorize staff to apply for additional funding of up to $2.3 million. This will advance the County’s steady progress on the local/state partnership to protect, restore and/or enhance natural resources and improve public access in the Tijuana River Valley. Upon identification of suitable and eligible projects for the new Proposition 13 grant, staff will return to the Board for approval of such projects, including appropriation of awarded funds. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact resulting from this action. This is a request to apply for grant funding only. If grant funds are awarded, the projects will be brought back to the Board for appropriation of awarded grant and any related matching funds. There will be no additional cost to the General Fund resulting from this action. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find in accordance with Section 15325 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the proposed acquisition projects in Escondido Creek, Lakeside Archipelago, Lusardi Creek, Iron Mountain Ridge-Canada de San Vicente, Wright’s Field, Rutherford Ranch/Volcan Mountain, and Santa Ysabel East and West Ranches are categorically exempt from CEQA. 2. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for Grant Funding from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board Including, but not Limited to Proposition 12 and Proposition 13 Grant Programs for Escondido Creek Acquisition; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 3. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for Grant Funding from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board Including, but not Limited to Proposition 12 and Proposition 13 Grant Programs for Acquisition of Properties within Lakeside Archipelago, Lusardi Creek, Iron Mountain Ridge-Canada de San Vicente, and Wright’s Field; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposals. 4. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for Proposition 13 River Parkways Grant Funds and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the State of California Coastal Conservancy for Property Acquisition and Trail Improvements in Otay Valley Regional Park; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 5. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for Proposition 12 and/or Proposition 13 Grant Funding from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for Rutherford Ranch/Volcan Mountain Acquisition; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 6. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approving the Acceptance of Conservation Lands Program Grant Funding for Acquisition of a Portion of Santa Ysabel East Ranch; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. 7. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for Proposition 12 and/or Proposition 13 Grant Funding from the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board for Santa Ysabel East and West Ranch Acquisitions; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposals. 8. Adopt the Resolution of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to Apply for up to $2.3 Million of Proposition 13 River Parkways Grant Funds and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the State of California Coastal Conservancy for Park Planning, Property Acquisition and/or Restoration in the Tijuana River Valley; and appointing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as agent of the County of San Diego, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned proposal. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the following resolutions: No. 00-414, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPOSITION 12 AND PROPOSITION 13 GRANT PROGRAMS FOR ESCONDIDO CREEK ACQUISITION; No. 00-415, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPOSITION 12 AND PROPOSITION 13 GRANT PROGRAMS FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN LAKESIDE ARCHIPELAGO, LUSARDI CREEK, IRON MOUNTAIN RIDGE-CANADA DE SAN VICENTE, AND WRIGHT’S FIELD; No. 00-416, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 13 RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT FUNDS AND ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS IN OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK; No. 00-417, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 12 AND/OR PROPOSITION 13 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD FOR RUTHERFORD RANCH/VOLCAN MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION; No. 00-418, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CONSERVATION LANDS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF SANTA YSABEL EAST RANCH; No. 00-419, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 12 AND/OR PROPOSITION 13 GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD FOR SANTA YSABEL EAST AND WEST RANCH ACQUISITIONS; and No. 00-420, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR UP TO $2.3 MILLION OF PROPOSITION 13 RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT FUNDS AND ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PARK PLANNING, PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND/OR RESTORATION IN THE TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 14. SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SAN ELIJO LAGOON ECOLOGICAL RESERVE (Supv. Dist: 3) OVERVIEW: The recommended action will authorize staff to seek and identify potential sources of funding for the acquisition of property within the floodplain of Escondido Creek and adjacent to San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. The subject property consists of 18.9 acres of undeveloped open space and is located in and owned by the City of Encinitas. Preservation of this land in its natural condition would provide habitat for sensitive species, help to maintain the proper hydrological functioning of the Lagoon in this area, and would also provide a natural buffer to San Elijo Lagoon. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action. If approved, this request will authorize staff to seek and identify potential sources of funding for the acquisition of property adjacent to San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Staff will return to the Board to request authorization to apply for and/or accept funding, as well as appropriate grant and any required matching funds. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and County staff to seek and identify potential sources of funding for the acquisition of property adjacent to San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. 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: ESTABLISHMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA NUTRITION NETWORK PROJECT IN LAKESIDE (Supv. Dist: 2) OVERVIEW: On April 26, 2000, the Department of Parks and Recreation requested funding in the amount of $72,749 from the California Department of Health Services, Nutrition Network for Healthy Active Families, to deliver nutrition education and physical activity promotion to low-income families in the community of Lakeside. The Network is a social marketing campaign administered by the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (CPNS) within the California Department of Health Services. The mission of the CPNS is to increase healthy eating, physical activity, sun safety, and other protective behaviors that help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, while improving the health of all Californians. The project consists of the development of a curriculum for community and school site service providers to integrate nutrition education with physical activity opportunities for all youth, including youth with special needs. Targeted for this project are the 4,889 elementary and middle school students in the Lakeside community, of which 1,282 receive a free or reduced cost school lunch. The grant cycle is from October 2000 through September 2001. The requested action will approve the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $54,562 in the Parks and Recreation Department current year budget to implement the project in Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Remaining awarded funds in the amount of $18,187 will be budgeted during the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 budget process to fund the program for the remainder of the grant cycle (July 2001 through September 2001). In addition, this action will authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement in the amount of $45,855 with the San Diego State University (SDSU) Foundation for consulting services, training, and equipment to implement the project. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are not budgeted. The funding source is the California Department of Health Services Nutrition Network. If approved, this request will result in $54,562 current year cost and revenue, $18,187 cost and revenue in Fiscal Year 2001-2002, and will require the addition of no staff years. A portion of the funding received will be used to offset existing budgeted seasonal and permanent staff costs to operate the program. The Department of Parks and Recreation will provide in-kind services consisting of existing budgeted staff time and contracted services in the amount of $77,016. In addition, the Lakeside Union School District will provide in-kind services in the amount of $68,483. There will be no additional cost to the General Fund resulting from this action. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find in accordance with Section 15322 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the California Nutrition Network project is categorically exempt from CEQA. 2. Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, to allow for the appropriation of funding received from the California Nutrition Network in the Parks and Recreation Department current year budget. 3. Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $54,562 in the Parks and Recreation Department budget, Org. 5119, Activity CALLAP, Account 1101 ($3,438), Account 1102 ($10,541), Account 2315 ($39,453), and Account 2359 ($1,130), based on funding received from the California Nutrition Network. (4 VOTES) 4. In accordance with Section 398.17 of Article XXllb 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 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement in the amount of $45,855 with the San Diego State University (SDSU) Foundation to provide consulting services, training, and equipment to implement the California Nutrition Network project. 5. Authorize the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, to administer the agreement. ACTION: Authorizing the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracting to execute the agreement upon receipt, ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 16. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE CULVERT UNDER VIA PUERTA DEL SOL (Supv. Dist: 5) OVERVIEW: Via Puerta Del Sol , between North River Road and Paso Del Lagos is partially in the City of Oceanside and partially in San Diego County unincorporated area. An inspection by County staff in June 2000 revealed a wooden box culvert constructed many years ago is in need of replacement. Replacing the culvert will eliminate the possibility of sudden failure of culvert and road, and of road damage due to flooding. This is a request to approve an agreement with the City of Oceanside for design and construction of a replacement box culvert for Via Puerta Del Sol. Under terms of the agreement the City will design, prepare contract plans and specifications, advertise for bids, and award a contract for the replacement of the box culvert. The County shall share equally in costs for culvert replacement. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this project are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Department of Public Works Detailed Work Program. If approved, this request will result in $45,000 current year cost, no annual cost and will require no additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find pursuant to Section 15301 of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that approval of an agreement between the County of San Diego and City of Oceanside is not subject to CEQA environmental review process. This agreement is to fund design and replacement of an existing culvert and will involve no expansion of an existing use. Therefore there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment. 2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, two originals of an agreement between the County of San Diego and City of Oceanside providing for the County to share equally in costs of replacing a road drainage culvert partially in the City and partially in San Diego County unincorporated area. 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 17. SUBJECT: TERMINATION OF AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF LILAC ROAD (SA 110) (VAC 00-010), VALLEY CENTER COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP (Supv. Dist: 5) OVERVIEW: On September 20, 1978 an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) was granted to the County of San Diego, to allow the County to eliminate a curve in the existing portion of Lilac Road (SA 110). Lilac Road (SA 110) is classified on the County’s Circulation Element as a Rural Light Collector Road with bike lanes. Per the County’s Public Road Standards the minimum curve radius for a Rural Light Collector Road is 500 feet. The existing curve radius, however, is only 400 feet. The applicant has requested the existing curve be realigned in the future to provide a 500-foot radius instead of eliminating the curve. This is a request to adopt a Resolution of Termination of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) for a portion of Lilac Road (SA 110) in the community of Valley Center (Attachment A). As a condition of approval, the applicant would be required to dedicate land on his property necessary to realign existing curve to provide a 500-foot radius, prior to recordation of proposed termination. Once this dedication is provided the area proposed for termination/vacation would no longer be needed for public purposes. Government Code Section 7050 states that a road vacation process may be used to terminate an IOD. Under this process, Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code allows a summary vacation when easement has not been acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding proposed vacation. IOD for this portion of Lilac Road was originally granted to the County of San Diego in 1978. The County has not accepted the offer of dedication, thus a summary vacation is allowed. FISCAL IMPACT: This request will have no current or annual cost, or require any additional staff years. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find the project as proposed is exempt from provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 of CEQA Guidelines. 2. Adopt the Form of Resolution of Summary Vacation to Terminate an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for a portion of Lilac Road (SA 110). 3. Find requested termination is consistent with the San Diego County General Plan. 4. Find the subject Irrevocable Offer of Dedication is not useful as a non-motorized facility. 5. Find there are no public utility facilities in place which would be affected by said vacation or termination. 6. Find the subject Irrevocable Offer of Dedication is unnecessary for present or prospective use as a County street, highway or pubic service easement. 7. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to record this Resolution, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8325, upon verification from the Department of Public Works the following has occurred: a) Land adjacent to Parcel Map 7857 necessary for future 500-foot radius curve realignment of existing Lilac Road has been dedicated to the County of San Diego, and b) Safe and adequate sight distance has been provided along the existing curve. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 00-421, entitled: RESOLUTION OF SUMMARY VACATION TO TERMINATE AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF LILAC ROAD (SA 110). AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 18. SUBJECT: DISSOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 1006 – NORTH VIEW IN THE COMMUNITY OF HIDDEN MEADOWS (Supv. Dist: 5) OVERVIEW: The Board of Supervisors established San Diego Countywide Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 1006 – North View on June 15, 1999 (18). Dissolution is proposed for this Permanent Road Division Zone because roads within the District were made public by Board action and continuing maintenance will be provided by San Diego Countywide Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 102 – Mountain Meadow. The proposed resolution will also modify boundary of Mountain Meadow Zone No. 102 to include former North View Zone No. 1006 roads. FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended action has no fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find, in accordance with Section 15320 of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the activity in question will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. Adopt a resolution entitled Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Ordering Dissolution of San Diego Countywide Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 1006 – North View Without An Election. 3. Read title and waive further reading of Ordinance. Introduce Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption on January 24, 2001. AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 9045 (NEW SERIES) WHICH PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR FIXING AND COLLECTING CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR MISCELLANEOUS EXTENDED SERVICES PROVIDED BY SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO.1000, ZONE NO. 1006 – NORTH VIEW 4. Direct the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor and Controller to transfer all assets and liabilities from San Diego Countywide Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 1006 – North View to San Diego Countywide Permanent Road Division No. 1000, Zone No. 102 – Mountain Meadow. (4 VOTES) 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 January 24, 2001; adopting Resolution No. 00-422, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORDERING DISSOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYWIDE PERMANENT ROAD DIVISION NO. 1000, ZONE NO. 1006 – NORTH VIEW WITHOUT AN ELECTION. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn 19. SUBJECT: SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM: CONTRACT AMENDMENTS WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDERS (Supv. Dist: All) OVERVIEW: County Transit System (CTS) operates a variety of services within the San Diego region. CTS provides rural bus, suburban bus, and commuter express fixed-route services. Additionally, CTS provides dial-a-ride and paratransit services to general public. Paratransit services for the disabled and seniors in suburban areas are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Operation of CTS services is funded primarily through Transportation Development Act funds and passenger fares. These funds are available to the County through contracts with suburban cities and Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB). An aging suburban bus fleet, economic and employment conditions and continued growth of the region prompt need for several CTS actions at this time. Recommended actions described in this letter authorize amending a County contract with MTDB to increase the total number of 40-foot low floor buses leased from MTDB from 26 to 33 to enhance bus service reliability; amending a contract with First Transit Inc. for East County suburban fixed route service to add provisions ensuring a smooth transition to a new contractor; amending a contract with Goodall’s Charter Bus Service Inc. for commuter express bus service extending the contract two years; and authorizing the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracting Division of General Services to include bus driver retention plans in future CTS transit service contracts. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for seven additional buses are being provided through federal and regional sources. Any current and annual costs associated with amendments to service provider contracts will be offset by available Transportation Development Act funding and fare box revenue, and no additional staff years will be required. Contract costs may increase or decrease based on requested amendments, including bus driver retention plan requirement, subject to negotiation. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute three originals of Amendment No.1 to Original Contract (Metropolitan Transit Development Board Doc. B0222.0-00), “Agreement for Transfer and Exchange of Federal Funds for Local Funds for the Acquisition and Lease of Buses,” increasing the number of leased buses from 26 to 33. 2. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and per terms of County Contract No. 43433 with First Transit Inc., approve and authorize the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of General Services, subject to successful negotiations resulting in a fair and reasonable price, to amend the contract to reduce the base term, implement a driver retention program, and include contract transition provisions. 3. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and per terms of County Contract No. 43147 with Goodall’s Charter Bus Service Inc. (Coach USA, Inc.), approve and authorize the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of General Services, subject to successful negotiations resulting in a fair and reasonable price, to amend the contract, extending the term for up to two, one-year periods. 4. Authorize the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of General Services, to incorporate bus driver retention plan requirements for future County Transit System transit service contracts. 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 20. SUBJECT: VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT - PORTION OF TRACT 'B', RANCHO MONSERATE, KNOTTWOOD WAY, FALLBROOK (Supv. Dist: 5) OVERVIEW: This is a request to vacate a drainage easement encumbering residential property on Knottwood Way in Fallbrook. County staff has determined that the area affected by this proposed easement vacation is not required by the County for drainage purposes. This action will allow the owner to obtain clear title to this portion of his property. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Approval of the proposed action will allow for the development of a subdivision, resulting in an opportunity for new construction activity. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1. Find, in accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the followi |