Category

Agenda No.

Subject:

Health & Human Services

1.

SB 1352 STRATEGIC PLAN  (DISTRICT: ALL)

2.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CONDITIONAL RELEASE PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001

Community Services

3.

ADVERTISE FOR BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, EAST MESA DETENTION FACILITY ACCESS ROAD, PROJECT KK1717, AND ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST FOR PROJECT, EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY, PROJECT KK0781. (DISTRICT: 1)

4.

SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 410 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA (DISTRICT: 5)

Public Safety

5.

REPLACEMENT TRAILER AT KEARNY MESA TRAFFIC COURT

Financial & General Government

6.

GRAND JURY 2000-2001 INTERIM REPORT - ADMINISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

7.

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

APPOINTMENTS  (DISTRICT: ALL)

Communications Received

9.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

10.

CLOSED SESSION

Financial & General Government

11.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Awards and

Proclamations

12.

AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Public Communication

13.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

1.

SUBJECT:

SB 1352 STRATEGIC PLAN  (DISTRICT: ALL)

 On September 27, 1994 (2), the Board authorized submission of an application by the Commission on Children, Youth and Families to the State Health and Human Services Agency to become a pilot under the AB 1741 Youth Pilot Program.  San Diego was selected as one of the original six pilot counties to participate in the program to provide integrated and coordinated services for children and families. This initiative was not a funding source; but it was a mechanism for pursuing regulatory waivers and blended funding through the establishment of a trust fund.  Last year, Senate Bill 1352 re-authorized and extended the Youth Pilot Program through June 30, 2004.  This item requests Board action to authorize continued participation in the Youth Pilot Program and to approve the submission of the revised strategic plan.

The SB 1352 strategic plan builds on the lessons learned over the last five years of the County’s Youth Pilot Program.  It seeks to expand the vision and scope of the original plan to target countywide populations and programs in support of the County’s Strategic Plan, specifically the Health and Wellness, and Self-Sufficiency Initiatives which are sponsored by the Health and Human Services Agency. 
 

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.  If approved, this request will result in no net General Fund cost and will require no additional staff years.  
     

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.  Authorize the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors to sign the Letter of Intent and Certification for continued participation in the Youth Pilot Program as required by the SB 1352 legislation.

2.  Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency to submit the SB 1352 Strategic Plan to the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

2.

SUBJECT:

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CONDITIONAL RELEASE PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
 

Now in its fifteenth year, the Conditional Release Program is part of the California Department of Mental Health's statewide system of community-based treatment and supervision for judicially committed patients and mentally disordered offenders.  The primary mission of the Conditional Release Program is to protect the public's safety by reducing and/or preventing reoffenses after patients are released into the community by the Superior Court or the State Department of Corrections.

Patients in the Conditional Release Program receive core clinical/case management services established by the California Department of Mental Health.  These services include weekly individual and group therapy sessions, monthly home visits, random substance abuse screening, twice monthly psychiatric visits, regular contact with significant others, and a thorough annual mental health assessment.  The State funds these services through a revenue contract with the County.  The Board approved the Conditional Release contract for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 on June 13, 2000 (20).  Today's action will ratify the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 contract with the California Department of Mental Health, and will ratify current contracts and approve future contracts for ancillary services necessary for the operation of the Conditional Release Program.
 

The FY 2000-2001 Operational Plan includes $946,233 for the Conditional Release Program.  This amount consists of $812,233 from the California Department of Mental Health for direct costs and a portion of indirect costs, and $134,000 from Mental Health Realignment for Mental Health Services division overhead costs.  If approved, this request will result in current year cost and revenue of $985,751.  For FY 2000-2001, the increased revenue of $39,518 will reduce the net General Fund cost and will be appropriated to the Health and Human Services Agency's Management Reserves.  No additional staff years are required.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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

2.      Ratify and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the revenue agreement with the California Department of Mental Health in the amount of $851,751 effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

3.      Establish appropriations of $39,518 in the Health and Human Services Agency Management Reserve based on unanticipated revenue from the California Department of Mental Health Conditional Release Program. (4 VOTES)

4.       In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors Pursuant to Charter Section703.10, ratify and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to execute contracts for supplemental residential services for patients in the Conditional Release Program with Chipper's Chalet and The Broadway Home, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004 and up to an additional six months if necessary, to provide supplemental rate reimbursement, and to amend the contracts as required for changes in funding and services, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.  Waive the advertising requirement.

5.     In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors Pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, ratify and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to execute contracts for residential services for patients in the Conditional Release Program with Chipper's Chalet, Nelson's Haven, the Southpoint Program, The Broadway Home, Gateway's Satellite Program and the Northstar Program from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004 and up to an additional six months if necessary, to provide Life Support Program reimbursement, and to amend the contract as required for changes in funding and services, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.  Waive the advertising requirement.

6.     In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors Pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, ratify and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to execute a contract for consultant services with Larry Corrigan, MSW, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2004 and up to an additional six months if necessary, to provide expert testimony in the area of mentally disordered sex offenders, sex offender treatment and related specialized clinical tests and assessments and to amend the contract as required for changes in funding and services, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.  Waive the advertising requirement.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

3.

SUBJECT:

ADVERTISE FOR BID AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, EAST MESA DETENTION FACILITY ACCESS ROAD, PROJECT KK1717, AND ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST FOR PROJECT, EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY, PROJECT KK0781. (DISTRICT: 1)
 

On June 29, 1999 (9), the Board of Supervisors established the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, Project KK0781 and authorized the Director of the Department of General Services to solicit, negotiate and award a contract for architectural programming and design services.  The County subsequently entered into a Consultant Agreement with Carrier Johnson to prepare construction documents.

On October 10, 2000 (18), the Board of Supervisors established the East Mesa Detention Facility Access Road, Project KK1717 and authorized the Director of the Department of General Services to execute an amendment to the consultant agreement with Carrier Johnson for preparation of road construction drawings.

This is a recommendation for: 1) Authorization for bid and award of construction project East Mesa Detention Facility Access Road, Project KK1717; and 2) Authorization for establishment of a pre-qualified bidders list for the construction of the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, Project KK0781.

The East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility has been designed to incorporate current unique technology inherent to modern detention facilities. It is essential for the successful construction of the facility that contractors experienced in the construction of detention facilities, with knowledge of security equipment, security electronics and security construction technology, build this new Juvenile Hall. It is recommended that a pre-qualified bidders list be established in a manner similar to that previously authorized by the Board of Supervisors on October 4, 1994 (2), for the Central Jail.
 

Funds in the amount of $2,704,693 are budgeted in the Criminal Justice Fund, Project KK1717, for the East Mesa Detention Facility Access Road.

Funds in the amount of $52,952,000 are budgeted as follows for Project KK0781, the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility:

      $16,452,000 is budgeted in the Criminal Justice Fund

      $36,500,000 is budgeted in the Criminal Justice Fund based upon revenue from a    

      construction grant award from the State Board of Corrections.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.      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, East Mesa Detention Facility Access Road, Project KK1717.

2.      Designate the Director, Department of General Services as the County Officer responsible for administering any awarded construction contracts for the East Mesa Detention Facility Access Road, Project KK1717.

3.      Authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to establish a pre-qualified bidders list for the construction of the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, Project KK0781, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of General Services.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

4.

SUBJECT:

SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 410 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA (DISTRICT: 5)
 

The Board of Supervisors is requested to approve a lease amendment which will add 465 square feet of space to the Public Defender's North County offices, located at 410 South Melrose Drive, Vista.  The space is needed for an additional attorney and investigator, as well as space for files.  The full-service lease rate of $1.89 per square foot per month is within the market range for similar properties recently leased in the area.
 

Funds for this request are budgeted.  If approved, this request will result in no current year cost, $16,192 annual cost, and will require no additional staff years.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.         Find, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the guidelines, as such leasing involves a negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing.

2.         Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute three copies of the Second Amendment to Lease.

3.         Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to exercise the option to extend the lease prior to expiration, if appropriate.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

5.

SUBJECT:

REPLACEMENT TRAILER AT KEARNY MESA TRAFFIC COURT
 

The Kearny Mesa Traffic Court is a former commercial building that was originally constructed in 1960.  The facility processes traffic and non-traffic infractions and small claims matters originating in the Superior Court’s Central Division.

Since its inception in August 1998, the City of San Diego’s Red Light Camera Program has generated a significant volume of traffic cases that have had a tremendous impact on Traffic Court operations.  In an effort to address these impacts, the Superior Court and Department of General Services have developed a project that will repair by replacement an existing, aging trailer with a new modular unit that will house two hearing rooms.  These hearing rooms will be designated for “red light camera” trials.

This request seeks approval to establish appropriations of $103,635 in the Contributions to Trial Courts budget based on Public Safety Group Management Reserves and unanticipated revenue from the Superior Court in order to fund Major Maintenance Project FS 11154, Traffic Court Replacement Trailer.   The majority of this appropriation ($90,000) will be reimbursed by a donation from the California Traffic Safety Institute. 
 

Funds for this request are not budgeted.  The funding source is Public Safety Group Management Reserves and unanticipated revenues from the Superior Court. This action will result in $103,635 current year costs, no annual costs and will require no additional staff years.
 

CHIEF ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE

1.     Find that the installation of the Traffic Court replacement trailer is considered a small construction or development project pursuant to Section 15303(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and is therefore categorically exempt from CEQA.

2.     Waive board policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes.

3.      Establish appropriations in the amount of $90,000 in the Contributions to Trial Court based on Public Safety Group Management Reserves in order to fund Major Maintenance project FS 11154.  (4 Votes)

4.      Establish appropriations of $13,635 in Contributions for Trial Courts for Major Maintenance project FS 11154 – Traffic Court Replacement Trailer based on unanticipated revenue from the Superior Court.  (4 Votes)

5.     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. 

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

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent; and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to report to the Board within 60 days on the questions posed: What success has the Red Light Camera Program had on reducing the number of red light violations?; Has there really been a decrease in the number of red light related accidents and what percentage of the cases are  successfully challenged?; and How much revenue is being generated annually from the program and how much of an increase is anticipated with the addition of 13 cameras?.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

6.

SUBJECT:

GRAND JURY 2000-2001 INTERIM REPORT - ADMINISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
 

On April 5, 2001, the Grand Jury distributed an interim report entitled Administration of Mental Health Programs in San Diego County.  Board Policy A-23 requires that a response to an interim report be submitted to the Grand Jury within 60 days.
 

The resources required to review and respond to the Grand Jury recommendations are included in the FY 2000-01 Operational Plan.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Receive the Grand Jury Interim Report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a response for the Board's consideration no later than May 22, 2001.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

7.

SUBJECT:

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS
 

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 a project of great benefit to San Diego County be funded using Community Project Funds.
 

The total combined cost of the proposed recommendation is $25,000. 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.
 

SUPERVISOR ROBERTS:

1.     Allocate $25,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to STAR/PAL to purchase professional architectural design services for a new STAR/PAL Clubhouse and office. The scope of these services consists of  measured drawings and schematic design.

2.     Find in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality  Act (CEQA) Guidelines that the architectural design services for the STAR/PAL facility upgrades are categorically exempt from the provisions of  the guidelines since it consists of minor alteration and repair of the facility. 

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

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

8.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

APPOINTMENTS  (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policies A-74, Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees; A-77, Appointments to Fill Vacancies and Cancellation of Election where Insufficient Nomination Filed Prior to Uniform District Election and Citizen Planning Group Election and Procedures for Appointments to Resource Conservation District Boards; I-1, Planning and Sponsor Group Policies and Procedures.
 

N/A
 

Appoint Sandy Pugliese to the Social Services Advisory Board, for a term to expire

January 3, 2005.

Appoint Scott Lester to Seat No. 3 on the Descanso Community Planning Group, for term to expire December 31, 2004.

Appoint Dan Kjonegaard to fill vacant Seat No. 10 on the Jamul Dulzura Community Planning Group, for a term to expire December 31, 2002.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

9.

SUBJECT:

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
 

Board Policy A-72, Board of Supervisors Agenda and Related Process, authorizes the Clerk of the Board to prepare a Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records.  Routine informational reports which need to be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors yet not requiring action are listed on this document.  Communications Received documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
 

N/A
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Note and file.
 

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

10.

SUBJECT:

CLOSED SESSION
 

A.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

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

No. of Potential Cases:             1         

B.         CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREATENED LITIGATION

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

No. of Potential Cases:             1         

C.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Diane Montes v. County of San Diego, et al.; San Diego Superior Court No. GIC 744508

D.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Walter Barling, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.; San Diego Superior Court No. GIN 005840

E.         CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Stapel v. San Diego County Employees Retirement Association (“SDCERA”), Superior Court No. 722450; Scheidel v. SDCERA, Superior Court No. 725666; Deputy Sheriffs Association v. SDCERA, Superior Court No. 725984

F.         CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Designated Representatives:  Carlos Arauz, Madge Blakey and Mike Kolb

Employee Organizations:           All     
    

Item C: County Counsel reported that the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously, with all Board members present and voting, to approve settlement of the action for payment in the amount of $99,999.
 

11.

SUBJECT:

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
 

On May 1, 2001 (14), your Board introduced Ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption on May 8, 2001.

This action amends the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance by: 1) adding a CAO Sponsored Special Task Force Premium; 2) adding a classification to the American Board Certificate section; and 3) adding a vacation accumulation provision for unclassified and non-represented members of CAO sponsored special task forces.  This action also amends the County of San Diego Administrative Code by adding new classifications to the list of designated eligible officers and executive managers receiving an automobile allowance.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Adopt Ordinances entitled:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 496 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE.
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting the following Ordinances, entitled:

No. 9336  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE

 ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION;

No. 9337  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
 

12.

SUBJECT:

AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
 

Supervisor Pam Slater presented a Proclamation to Candace Schumann, Spay Neuter Action Project and Encinitas Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan, honoring Be Kind to Your Pet Week.

Chairman Bill Horn presented a Proclamation honoring Jackie Jennings, Regional Economic Task Force; Dr. Elie Shneour, Science Advisory Board; Erick Anderson, Sunset Advisory Board; and Kelly Cunningham, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Task Force.

Chairman Bill Horn presented a Proclamation to Katherine Smith-Brooks honoring outstanding work as Chairwoman of Mental Health Board of San Diego.

Vice Chairman Ron Roberts presented a Proclamation honoring the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, to Tami Seastrand, Coordinator.
 

13.

SUBJECT:

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
 

ACTION:

Heard, referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.