Order of Business

A.      Roll Call

B.       Invocation

C.       Pledge of Allegiance

D.       Presentation or Announcement of Proclamations and Awards

E.        Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for Meeting of February 27, 2001

F.         Public Communication Speakers

G.         Formation of Consent Calendar

H.         Discussion Items

Health & Human Services

1.

NO MORE FALLS PROGRAM

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES NO MORE FALLS PROGRAM.]

(4 VOTES)

2.

SIGNS OF SUPPORT TO BENEFIT SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS SIGNS OF SUPPORT]

3.

AGING & INDEPENDENCE SERVICES REVENUE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS, PERFORMANCE OUTCOME MEASURES PROJECT GRANT, LONG TERM CARE INTEGRATION PROJECT GRANT [FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCES ARE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES.]

(4 VOTES)

4.

REVENUE CONTRACTS WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICT 1) AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICTS 3 & 4)

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCES ARE THE SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.]

Financial & General Government

5.

SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS FY 1999-2000 FUND BALANCE]

6.

LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS

FY 2000-2001 FUND BALANCE.]

7.

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS

8.

ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

9.

COLLECTION OF DEBT FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

Land Use & Environment

10.

APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE WILL BE THE GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD]

11.

DUCK POND LANDFILL REMEDIATION – ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS (DISTRICT: 1)

(4 VOTES)

12.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON SAN LUISENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS FOR CASINO-RELATED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Community Services

13.

PROGRAM YEAR 2000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM.]

14.

CYCLE THREE 2000 HOUSING NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)]

15.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER - COURTHOUSE AND ANNEX REMODEL, PROJECT KK1715

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS PROPOSITION A RESIDUALS]

Public Safety

16.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ETHICS MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

17.

SHERIFF’S ACCEPTANCE OF THREE STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANTS 

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCES ARE THREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANTS.]

(4 VOTES)

18.

2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM

(4 VOTES)

19.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT EXTENSION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH SAN DIEGO NORTHERN RAILWAY

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FUNDING SOURCE IS THE SAN DIEGO NORTHERN RAILWAY, INC]

Closed Session

20.

CLOSED SESSION

21.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

Community Services

22.

ENDORSING THE COALITION FOR ELECTRICITY INDEPENDENCE ACTION PLAN

Health & Human Services

23.

MOVING FORWARD TO IMPROVE SAN DIEGO’S HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURE

Land Use & Environment

24.

CAMINO DEL REY BRIDGE ACROSS SAN LUIS REY RIVER --  ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER

(4 VOTES)

25.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICE OF THE COUNTY VETERINARIAN FEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Financial & General Government

26.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE

27.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

Health & Human Services

28.

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COUNCIL FUNDING, ORDINANCE AND BYLAWS

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

Financial & General Government

29.

ENSURING FAIRNESS FOR SAN DIEGANS UNDER THE GOVERNOR'S 20/20 CONSERVATION PLAN

Appointments

30.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

APPOINTMENTS

1.

SUBJECT:

NO MORE FALLS PROGRAM

OVERVIEW:
 

On July 28,1992 (3) the Board authorized the Preventive Health Care for the Aging (PHCA) program, with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyles, increasing access to health care and improving quality of life for seniors 55 and over.  Under this program, seniors receive comprehensive health assessment, screenings, counseling and referral to physicians and community resources.  Many of the seniors participating in the PHCA program have been identified to be at high risk for accidental falls.  These falls frequently result in significant injuries, leading to expensive emergency room visits, hospitalizations and, in the worst cases, death.  This proposal provides new funding from the Centers for Disease Control and the State Department of Health Services for a pilot project which will enhance the PHCA program by providing additional screening, assessment and intervention for those seniors in the target area 65 years of age and over who are at the highest risk for serious falls.  If the pilot project is successful, funding to provide these services to seniors countywide will be sought.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

These funds are not included in the FY 2000-2002 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in $87,500 increased current year cost and revenue for FY 2000-01, and $80,000 in two subsequent years. The funding source is the State Department of Health Services No More Falls Program. There will be no change in net General Fund cost 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.      Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, the State Department of Health Services No More Falls revenue agreement in the amount of $87,500 for the period January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001 and to execute any extensions, amendments or revisions that do not materially impact or alter the program or funding level.

3.      Establish appropriations of $87,500 in the Health and Human Services Agency North Central Region for the No More Falls Program, based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Health Services.  (4 VOTES)    

2.

SUBJECT:

SIGNS OF SUPPORT TO BENEFIT SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

Supervisor Slater Board Letter adopted November 4, 1997 (16).

On November 4, 1997 (16), the Board of Supervisors authorized entering into negotiations and a subsequent contract with Signs of Support.  Signs of Support sells advertising space on selected County vehicles to businesses and provides fifty percent of the gross monthly revenue to the County to be used to enroll children in organized sports leagues.  This item requests Board approval to enter into negotiations and execute a revenue agreement with Signs of Support and to broaden the use of the County’s portion of the revenue to include enrichment and recreational activities for disadvantaged youth.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds in the amount of $45,320 are included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in no additional current year cost, but may result in additional revenue above the budgeted amount.  Staff will return to the Board to request appropriation of any unanticipated revenue received as a result of this action.  The funding source is Signs of Support.  There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.            In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, ratify and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into negotiations with Signs of Support, and upon successful completion of negotiations authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the Sign Licensing Agreement for the period May 18, 1999 through May 18, 2004.  Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.

2.            Waive Board Policy B-55, Underwriting Costs of County Publications and Activities.

3.            Designate the revenue received by the County from Signs of Support, which shall be fifty percent of company gross revenue generated from the sponsorship of these signs and use of County vehicles, to be used to support enrichment and recreational activities for disadvantaged youth.
 

3.

SUBJECT:

AGING & INDEPENDENCE SERVICES REVENUE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS, PERFORMANCE OUTCOME MEASURES PROJECT GRANT, LONG TERM CARE INTEGRATION PROJECT GRANT   (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

The Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services administers programs that benefit the elderly and disabled.  On July 11, 2000 (5), the Board authorized the annual State and federal revenue agreements, which funded the local programs for seniors during FY 2000-01.  On March 28, 2000 (3), the Board approved a Phase II revenue agreement with the State Department of Health Services for the Long Term Care Integration Project.  If approved, this item will authorize FY 2000-01 revenue agreement amendments and establish appropriations for various senior programs, and authorize the submittal of the Phase III Long Term Care Integration Project planning grant application and acceptance of the grant award.  Board authorization is requested to negotiate and amend a consultant contract to continue the planning process for the Long Term Care Integration Project. This item will also authorize County of San Diego participation in and acceptance of grant funding for the federal Performance Outcome Measures project.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Partial funding for this request is included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in $666,902 current year cost and revenue and $240,488 cost and revenue in FY 2001-02.  The funding sources are the State Department of Aging and the State Department of Health Services.  There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.   Waive Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery.

2.    Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, three revenue agreement amendments from the State Department of Aging:

Description                   Agreement #                 Amount                  Period

CBSP                          CB-0001-23                $   152,454      7/1/00 – 6/30/01

Title V                          TV-0001-23                $     19,017      7/1/00 – 6/30/01

USDA, Title III/VII      FF-0001-23                 $   485,431      7/1/00 – 6/30/01

3.   Establish appropriations of $152,454 in the Health and Human Services Agency, for State senior services based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Aging. (4 VOTES)

4.    Establish appropriations of $19,017 in the Health and Human Services Agency, for Title V of the Older Americans Act senior services based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Aging. (4 VOTES)

5.     Establish appropriations of $485,431 in the Health and Human Services Agency, for USDA, Titles III and VII of the Older Americans Act senior services based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Aging. (4 VOTES)

6.     Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, a revenue agreement with the State Department of Aging in the amount of $10,000 for the Performance Outcome Measures Project for the period of July 17, 2000 through June 30, 2001, and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments, extensions and renewals to the grant award when those documents are received from the State Department of Aging and they do not materially impact or alter either the grant programs or funding level.

7.      Establish appropriations of $10,000 in the Health and Human Services Agency, for the Performance Outcome Measures project based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Aging. (4 VOTES)

8.     Ratify and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to submit an application to the State Department of Health Services for a Phase III Long Term Care Integration Project planning grant.

9.     Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, the Long Term Care Integration Project revenue agreement with the State Department of Health Services in the amount of $50,000 for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments, extensions and renewals to the grant award  when those documents are received from the State Department of Health Services and they do not materially impact or alter either the grant programs or funding level.

10.    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 pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting Department to enter into negotiations with Lifemark Corporation (contract # 44624) to provide services in connection with Phase III Long Term Care Integration Project grant activities, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, amend the existing contract and extend the term from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and up to an additional six months if necessary, 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.

4.

SUBJECT:

REVENUE CONTRACTS WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICT 1) AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISTRICTS 3 & 4)

OVERVIEW:

The Board of Supervisors has had a longstanding interest in improving self-sufficiency for all County residents. Improving high school attendance is a factor toward self-sufficiency.  On October 25, 1993 (25), the Board of Supervisors directed the Department of Social Services to investigate various school attendance improvement projects. Outstationing social work staff at school sites to promote school attendance was approved on February 24, 1997 (46), with acceptance of a revenue contract with Sweetwater Union High School District.

On April 19, 1991 (5), the Board of Supervisors approved the Countywide Truancy Program and entered into a revenue agreement with the San Diego Unified School District that funded both a Protective Services Worker as well as a Probation Officer. 

Board approval is requested to execute a revenue contract to continue to accept funding from the Sweetwater Union High School District for 80% of the cost of a Health and Human Services Agency social worker to assist at-risk teens in the school district. Board approval is also requested to execute a revenue contract with San Diego Unified School District that will provide funding for the full salary and benefits of a Protective Services Worker for the Targeted Truancy and Public Safety Program (TTPS).
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

These funds are included in the FY 2000-2001 Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in FY 2000-2001 cost and revenue of $45,098 and Fiscal Year 2001-2002 of $70,160.  The funding sources are the Sweetwater Union High School District and San Diego Unified School District. There will be no change in net General Fund cost associated with this request and no additional staff years.  
  

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.      Waive Board Policy B-29, Full Cost Recovery.

2.      Ratify and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to execute a revenue contract with Sweetwater Union High School District to provide funding for truancy and truancy/school drop-out prevention services in the amount of $41,124 for the period 10/1/00 through 9/30/01.

3.      Ratify and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to execute a revenue contract with San Diego Unified School District to provide funding for truancy and truancy/school drop-out prevention services in the amount of $74,134 for the period 4/1/01 through 6/30/02.

4.      Authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to amend both contracts during their terms as required to reflect changes in service requirements and funding allocations so long as amendments do not materially alter the contracts’ terms and conditions.

5.

SUBJECT:

SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

Approval of the following recommendations will allocate one-time only community project funding to the San Diego Food Bank to assist in relocation efforts as well as to encourage the development of a long-term solution to the issues facing food distribution organizations serving San Diego County.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendations is $150,000.  The funding source is FY 1999-2000 fund balance.  This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

SUPERVISOR ROBERTS AND COX:

1.      Allocate $75,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) and $75,000 from the Community Projects budget (0264) to the Neighborhood House San Diego Food Bank for one-time only moving expenses, phone and computer installation expenses and office renovation expenses associated with relocating the San Diego Food Bank to allow for the continuation of services to the community.  Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with the Neighborhood House San Diego Food Bank based upon these terms.

2.      Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), in accordance with the agreement, to release $150,000 from the Community Projects budget upon completion of a review of the San Diego Food Bank’s fiscal records by the County of San Diego and determination that the Food Bank can properly administer these funds.

3.      Direct the CAO to draft a letter for the Chairman’s signature encouraging the San Diego Food Bank to work cooperatively with other food distribution organizations in San Diego County to develop a service plan to meet the needs of residents without duplicating efforts or resources.

6.

SUBJECT:

LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW:

The County of San Diego’s improved fiscal condition has enabled the reinvestment of taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public.  This action today will assist The San Diego Natural History Museum in meeting the needs of the community.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendation is $50,000.  The funding source is

FY 2000-2001 fund balance.  This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

SUPERVISOR COX:

1.      Allocate $50,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the San Diego Natural History Museum.  Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with the San Diego Natural History Museum based upon terms that require the funds to be used in furtherance of public purposes.

7.

SUBJECT:

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS (DISTRICT: 4)

OVERVIEW:

The County’s improved fiscal condition has enabled it to reinvest taxpayer money back into our communities for the benefit of the public. This recommended action proposes that several projects of great benefit to San Diego County be funded using Community Projects Funds.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total combined cost of the proposed recommendation is $27,000. Appropriations are available in the Community Projects budget unit (0264). This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

SUPERVISOR ROBERTS:

1.      Allocate $20,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the City Heights Branch Boys and Girls Club to purchase interior paint, carpeting, computer software, educational materials, furniture, and sports equipment.

2.      Allocate $7,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the Encanto Baseball Little League to purchase team uniforms, baseballs, bats, and trophies for the season.

3.      Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with each of the entities establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above.

8.

SUBJECT:

ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

OVERVIEW:

"E - County @ Work," a major modernization of the County's data systems was implemented by the County Board of Supervisors in December 1999.  Through partnership with Pennant Alliance, the Board contracted for the implementation of several commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications.  These applications include PeopleSoft for the County's human resource data needs, and Oracle for the County's fiscal data needs.

Implementing PeopleSoft is an essential element in the County's Human Resources Modernization Initiative.  Our fifty year old civil service system requires a new infrastructure to provide the community and County employees with more accurate and accessible workforce data.  Additionally, these tools will enhance our strategic planning efforts and promote well informed decision making at all levels of County government.

To ensure that the County obtains the greatest benefit from this initiative a thorough review and revision of County business practices was necessary.  While a number of the recommended improvements are administrative in nature, in some cases changes to our business practices require that language in County code be amended.  In these cases Board action is necessary.

This Board Letter describes recommended changes that will improve the County's business practices in the area of position management, and recommends ministerial changes to the County's Compensation Ordinance.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

If approved, these changes will allow for a minimum of $100,000 annual savings in administrative costs to be redirected to front line services
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1. Approve ministerial changes necessary in the County's Compensation Ordinance to make ordinance language consistent with new business practices as follows:

a.     Approve introduction (first reading) of ordinance; read title and waive further reading of ordinance (MAJORITY VOTE):

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO POSITION MANAGEMENT.

b. Submit ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading) on April 3, 2001.

9.

SUBJECT:

COLLECTION OF DEBT FOR THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

OVERVIEW:

The City of National City has approximately $1.1 million of outstanding delinquent debts, primarily for sewer fees.  In lieu of referring all delinquencies to a private collection agency, the City would like to refer accounts to the Chief Financial Officer’s Revenue and Recovery Division.  A fee of 35% of the collected amounts for this service will be recovered from the collections.  The Board letter will allow the Chief Financial Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of National city to collect on delinquent City accounts.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action will increase General Fund revenue to the County by an estimated $50,000 annually.  Additionally, this will not result in current year increases in appropriations or staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.         Approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding terms and conditions between the County of San Diego and the City of National City.

2.         Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the County.

10.

SUBJECT:

APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

In accordance with the California Public Resources Code, Section 41510, the County is required to provide for the safe collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by residents in the unincorporated areas of the County.  In order to benefit residents of all jurisdictions within the County, regional cooperation on Household Hazardous Waste management issues is needed. Regionalization of the Household Hazardous Waste Program is beneficial because regional cooperation leads to greater convenience to residents, provides economies of scale and ultimately increases the proper disposal of home-generated toxic products.

The Department of Environmental Health requests Board authorization to apply to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the Fiscal Year 2000-01 Household Hazardous Waste Grant for an estimated amount of $300,000, and accept the grant, if awarded.  Grant funds would benefit the public by funding up to four temporary special waste collection events, supplementing funding for existing Permanent Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities and increasing education and outreach activities in the County.  With this grant proposal, the County is coordinating with other area jurisdictions to ensure that all residents of the San Diego region have access to household hazardous waste disposal facilities and education materials.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact in this current fiscal year.  The funding source will be the grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.  If the grant is awarded, the Department of Environmental Health will budget revenue and appropriations in the amount of $150,000 for FY01-02 and $150,000 for FY02-03.  This request will result in the addition of 0 staff years.

The recommended actions will have a net zero (0) impact on the General Fund, as the expenses incurred will be offset by revenue from the grant, which is solely designated for that purpose.  The FY00-01 Household Hazardous Waste Grant is a 22-month grant effective June 1, 2001 through March 31, 2003.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

1.      Find in accordance with Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines that this action is exempt from CEQA because it is an action taken by a regulatory agency to assure the protection of the environment.

2.      Adopt the “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01” to allow the Director, Department of Environmental Health, to submit applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the FY 2000-01 Household Hazardous Waste Grant.

3.      Authorize the Director, Department of Environmental Health, to execute an Agreement with the California Integrated Waste Management Board, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for the period June 1, 2001 through March 31, 2003 for Household Hazardous Waste Program enhancements.

4.      Upon award of the grant, authorize the Director, Department of Environmental Health, to enter into Memoranda of Understandings with other participating jurisdictions relating to use of Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities.
 

11.

SUBJECT:

DUCK POND LANDFILL REMEDIATION – ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW:

The Duck Pond Landfill is an inactive landfill within National City.   The County of San Diego, the City of National City and former landfill site property owners, Fox and Brown, have entered into a Superior Court approved settlement agreement in 1998 requiring the County and National City to fund environmental cleanup, remediation and monitoring efforts at the Duck Pond Landfill site.  The Superior Court maintains jurisdiction over both County and National City Duck Pond trust funds.

On November 10, 1998, (39) the Board of Supervisors established the Duck Pond Remediation Fund.  Of the original $1,000,000 placed in the Fund, $500,000 was the County’s share of an insurance settlement and $500,000 was Fox and Brown’s share of that same insurance settlement. National City also established a $500,000 Remediation Fund to cover its share of expenses. Cleanup, remediation and monitoring expenses are shared equally between the three parties.  The County’s Trust Fund pays 2/3 of all costs (County and Fox shares) and National City's Fund pays 1/3. 

The County does not own or control the Duck Pond property or remediation project. National City is acting as lead agency for the project, providing oversight of construction activities performed by its contractor, Aman Environmental.  As the remediation project evolved during this fiscal year, required funding increased, and establishment of additional appropriations has become necessary.

This is a request to establish additional appropriations of $250,000 to fund remediation efforts during the current fiscal year for Duck Pond Landfill. This action, added to the budgeted amount of $450,000, will bring total current year costs to $700,000.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

This request is not budgeted.  Funding source is Duck Pond Remediation Fund. If approved, this request will result in $250,000 current year cost, no annual cost and will require no additional staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.      Find, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as specified under Section 15061(b)(3) this action is exempt from Guideline
provisions because the activity in question is a request to establish appropriations to fund remediation efforts.  As such, there is no possibility it may have a significant effect on the environment.

2.      Establish appropriations in the amount of $250,000 in Org 5723, Acct 2315, for Duck Pond Landfill remediation based on available Duck Pond Remediation Funds. (4 VOTES)
 

12.

SUBJECT:

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON SAN LUISENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS FOR CASINO-RELATED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (DISTRICT: 5)

OVERVIEW:

Several San Diego County Indian Bands have signed Tribal State Gaming Compacts with Governor Gray Davis, which allows them to build up to two Class III casinos on their reservations.  The casinos will have significant impacts on County roads, therefore the County intends to work with each of the Gaming Tribes to develop agreements to ensure that impacts are adequately mitigated.  The Agreement before the Board today is the first of what staff hopes will be negotiated with each of the Gaming Tribes whose projects impact County resources and infrastructure.

The Rincon San Luiseño Band of Mission Indians is one of the 12 Bands in the county that have signed a Tribal State Gaming Compact. The Rincon reservation is located in the unincorporated area of North San Diego County in the vicinity of the Community of Valley Center. Rincon Band opened their interim casino on January 11, 2001 and plans to begin construction of their permanent casino later this year. Access to Rincon Band’s gaming projects is via Valley Center Road, which is within the County maintained system. Rincon Band has no obligation to seek County approval before constructing casinos, however, recognizing that its casino projects have significant impacts on Valley Center Road, the Band initiated the drafting of an agreement to voluntarily contribute funding toward improvement of Valley Center Road.

This is a request to approve a Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) with Rincon Band, where Rincon Band will contribute $7,030,855 for frontage and off-site improvements to Valley Center Road to mitigate impacts from its casino traffic. This agreement is unprecedented, as it is the most comprehensive the County has ever entered into with a tribal band of Indians. 
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request will be budgeted over the next four years, beginning in FY 01-02.  Funding source will be Rincon San Luiseño Band of Mission Indian contributions ($6,344,625). Not included in this total is Rincon Band frontage improvement along Valley Center Road which will be contracted and funded entirely by Rincon ($686,230) with no County cost or revenue. Approximate FY 2001-02 year cost and revenue will be $2,483,730. Approximate FY 2004-05 cost and revenue will be $3,860,895. No additional staff years will be required.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.      Find the following action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Section 15601(b)(1) of CEQA Guidelines because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378.

2.      Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute four copies of a Cooperative Agreement between the County of San Diego and Rincon San Luiseño Band of Mission Indians for Road Improvements Associated with Casino Development.

3.      Authorize the Director, Department of Public Works, to receive, file and execute any documents necessary to administer this Agreement.

13.

SUBJECT:

PROGRAM YEAR 2000 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Housing and Community Development publishes a Notice of Funding Availability for the HOPWA program once a year in accordance with direction from the Board of Supervisors on March 14, 2000 (7).  This action will approve a total expenditure of $2,033,181 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for fourteen (14) projects proposed in response to the Program Year 2000 HOPWA Notice of Funding Availability.  If funded, these projects will provide housing and services for the region’s low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are budgeted.  The funding source is the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.  If approved, this request will result in $2,033,181 current year costs, no annual costs, and will require the addition of no staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.         Authorize the publication of any required “Notices to the Public of Request for the Release of Funds” for the recommended projects and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute such requests and certifications following environmental processing.

2.         Approve and allocate up to $105,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Fraternity House, Inc., for the continued operation expenses of Fraternity House in San Marcos.

3.         Approve and allocate up to $147,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Fraternity House, Inc. for the continued operation expenses of Michaelle House in Vista.

4.         Approve and allocate up to $100,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Fraternity House, Inc., for technical assistance in predevelopment and location identification of a Residential Care Facility for the Chronically Ill (RCFCI) in central San Diego County.

5.         Approve and allocate up to $73,251 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to PACTO Latino AIDS Organization for the continued operation expenses of Casa del Sol in San Diego.

6.         Approve and allocate up to $51,251 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to PACTO Latino AIDS Organization for the continued operation expenses of Casa Truax in San Diego.

7.         Approve and allocate up to $68,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc., for the continued operation expenses of Enya House in central San Diego.

8.         Approve and allocate up to $200,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to St. Vincent de Paul Village, Inc., for the continued operation expenses of Josue Homes I, II, and III in San Diego.

9.         Approve and allocate up to $70,980 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Townspeople, Inc., for the continued operation expenses for the countywide housing information and referral services program.

10.     Approve and allocate up to $40,312 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Community Housing of North County, Inc., for the continued funding of residential services coordinator at Marisol Apartments in Oceanside.

11.     Approve and allocate up to $261,667 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to the County Health and Human Services Agency, AIDS Case Management for continued operation expenses of the Intensive AIDS Case Management Program and drop the designation of “pilot”.

12.     Approve and allocate up to $131,870 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Being Alive San Diego, Inc., for expanded operation of the Helping Hands Moving Assistance Program.

13.     Approve and allocate up to $100,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Affirmed Housing Group, Inc., for rent buy-down and rehabilitation of 2 units at their Mariposa Apartments in San Marcos.

14.     Approve and allocate up to $100,000 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to Affirmed Housing Group, Inc., for rent buy-down and rehabilitation of 2 units at their Sonoma Court Apartments in Escondido.

15.     Approve and allocate up to $573,850 of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds to the Center for Social Support and Education, Inc., for operation expenses of a pilot program of mixed housing services including emergency and permanent housing.

16.     Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development in consultation with County Counsel to negotiate, execute, and amend all contracts as necessary to implement the above actions.

14.

SUBJECT:

CYCLE THREE 2000 HOUSING NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW:

These actions will authorize the expenditure of $1,046,520 in Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for housing projects proposed in response to the Cycle Three 2000 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).  Projects funded through this NOFA will provide housing for the region’s low income and special needs families, typically households earning less than 60% of the area median income (AMI).

In addition, these actions will authorize the allocation of $5,000 in Community Development Block Grant Contingency Reserve funds to Crisis House, Inc. to support emergency winter shelter operations in East County and reallocate funding from the cancelled Sunrise Gardens Apartments project back to the HOME Housing Development Program fund.  
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for these requests are budgeted in the Housing and Community Development Multi-Year Projects Budget, a special revenue fund.  All costs are reimbursed by the funding source, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  There is neither General Fund costs nor additional staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.     Authorize the allocation of $1,000,000 in CDBG/HOME housing funds to Southern California Housing Development Corporation for the acquisition of the Village West Apartments Project, a 96-unit affordable housing project in the community of Fallbrook.

2.     Express your support for the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego, on behalf of Southern California Housing Development Corporation for the Village West Apartments project, to apply for the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) Housing Enabled by Local Partnerships (HELP) loan, to be formally recommended to the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego on April 4, 2001.

3.     Authorize the allocation of $46,520 in CDBG housing funds to Training Education for Retarded Individuals for acquisition of Martin House Group Home for developmentally disabled individuals.

4.     Authorize the allocation of $5,000 in Community Development Block Grant Contingency Reserve funds to Crisis House, Inc. to support emergency winter shelter operations in East County.

5.     Authorize the reallocation of $491,397 in HOME Investment Partnership funds from the cancelled Sunrise Gardens Apartments project back to the HOME Housing Development Program fund.

6.     Authorize the publication of any required “Notices to the Public of Request for Release of Funds” for the recommended projects; authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute such Requests and Certifications following environmental processing.

7.     Authorize the Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, to negotiate and execute, with County Counsel concurrence, all contracts and/or amendments within 12 months of your approval, and to take all necessary actions for the submittal and/or regulatory processing for the implementation of the above projects, with the Director’s discretion to extend the commitment to 15 months.

15.

SUBJECT:

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER - COURTHOUSE AND ANNEX REMODEL, PROJECT KK1715

OVERVIEW:

The five-story North County expansion court building was completed in April 1999 under Capital Project KK3023.  When tenants from the Courthouse and the Annex moved to the Expansion Court Building, some areas in these buildings were left vacant.  The proposed North County Regional Center Courthouse and Annex Remodel project will complete all the court relocations within the North County Regional Center.  This project will improve and backfill currently vacant spaces, and will also relocate the San Marcos court operation to the Annex.

For this reason, on September 26, 2000 (5) the Board approved Amendment #5 for $512,800 for consultant services with Henningson, Durham & Richardson (HDR).  This Consultant Services Agreement will provide architectural and engineering services necessary to complete the Courthouse and Courthouse Annex Remodel project tenant improvements.  This project was established as capital project KK1715 with a funding allocation of $5,307,500. 

The construction documents are now complete.  This request seeks approval to bid and award a construction contract for the North County Regional Center Courthouse and Annex Remodel, Project KK1715.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are included in current year Capital Outlay Fund.  The funding source is Proposition A Residuals.  Funding of  $5,307,500 has been allocated to Project KK1715. Said action will result in $5,307,500 current year costs, no annual costs and will require no additional staff years.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Find that the Environmental Impact Report on file in the Department of Planning and Land Use entitled: Expansion of the North County Regional Center, and Certified by the Board of Supervisors on September 17, 1991 (39) 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 recommended actions, that the following actions are part of the same project, and that there have been no substantial changes in the project that would result in new significant environmental impacts.

2.      Authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to take any action authorized by Section 403 of the Administrative Code, with respect to contracting for the subject Department of General Services project.

3.      Designate the Director, Department of General Services as the County Officer responsible for administering any awarded construction contracts.
 

16.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACT FOR ETHICS MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

OVERVIEW:

On June 13, 2000 (4) the Board of Supervisors approved the Sheriff’s Department contract with Strategic Business Ethics Inc. for professional and specialized services.  This contract was to enable the Sheriff’s Department to identify and address potential ethical issues and to provide the management tools to resolve potential problems before they became major issues.

The original contract with Strategic Business Ethics Inc. was for six months and for a cost not to exceed $95,000.  This contract has successfully been finished but there are still some additional tasks that need to be completed. 

The Sheriff’s Department requests the extension of the existing contract and to increase the contract amount for additional services with Strategic Business Ethics Inc. in order to facilitate further developing and implementing governing principles to deal with ethical dilemmas.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total cost of the contract extension will be approximately $135,000.  The agreement will be structured in two phases.  Phase one will be for fiscal year 2000/2001, for which funds are budgeted and the cost will be approximately $68,000.  The second phase will cost approximately $67,000, and is included in the 2001/2002 Operational Plan.  This proposal will not require additional staff years.  
 

RECOMMENDATION:

SHERIFF

In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting, Deputy Director to enter into negotiations with Strategic Business Ethics, Inc.; and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract extension to Strategic Business Ethics Inc., for approximately $135,000 over a period of one year, to establish governing principles to deal with ethical dilemmas.  Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.

17.

SUBJECT:

SHERIFF’S ACCEPTANCE OF THREE STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANTS 

OVERVIEW:

On August 8, 2000 (16), the Board of Supervisors authorized the submission of three State Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle grant applications by the Sheriff’s Department.  The three grants totaling $313,000 have been awarded for the purchase of vehicles and services and supplies for the Sheriff’s Reserve Off-Road Enforcement Team, Search and Rescue Medical Unit, and Reserve Aero Squadron.  This is a request to approve the acceptance of the grant funds and to appropriate the funds for the purchase of off-highway vehicles, a transport-mobile operations trailer, communications equipment, and various services and supplies items.  
 

FISCAL IMPACT:</