THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE CONTINUED FROM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Category

Agenda No.

Subject:

Financial & General Government

1.

ENHANCEMENTS TO DOING IT BETTER BY SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM

2.

E-COUNTY AND THE E-FILING OF BUSINESS PROPERTY STATEMENTS

3.

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE STATE FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE AB-719 STATE-COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

4.

APPROVAL OF THE TOBACCO SECURITIZATION FINANCING DOCUMENTS

5.

2001 MTS TOWER REFUNDING – APPROVAL OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS

6.

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECT

7.

2001/02 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE COUNTY FAMILY OF FUNDS

8.

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6972 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

9.

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6968 EEXCEL COMMUNITIES, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP.

10.

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6967 LIFE STEPS FOUNDATION, INC, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION

11.

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6971 SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Community Services

12.

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY - 2741 LEMON GROVE AVENUE, LEMON GROVE - ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 480-401-06 AND 07

13.

LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW CASA DE ORO BRANCH LIBRARY AT 9805 CAMPO ROAD, SPRING VALLEY

(CARRYOVER FROM 08/07/2001, AGENDA NO. 13)

14.

CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES

15.

PROCUREMENT OF CATALOGING SERVICES FOR COUNTY LIBRARY

16.

PROCUREMENT OF REFERENCE DATABASES AND SPECIALTY LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR COUNTY LIBRARY

Health & Human Services

17.

RYAN WHITE CARE ACT APPLICATIONS)

Land Use & Environment

18.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF  GILLISPIE DRIVE AND ORVILLE STREET IN SPRING VALLLEY

Public Safety

19.

APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE FOURTEENTH YEAR SAN DIEGO COUNTY JURISDICTIONS UNIFIED FOR DRUG/GANG ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

20.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

21.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AMENDING COMPENSATION FOR THE SHERIFF

22.

APPROVAL FOR CANINE HANDLERS TO TRAVEL OUT OF COUNTRY

23.

REPORT ON FLAMMABLE VEGETATION CLEARANCE

Financial & General Government

24.

AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE

Appointments

25.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

APPOINTMENTS

Closed Session

26.

CLOSED SESSION

Communications Received

27.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

Financial & General Government

28.

EXPANDING CHILD CARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S PARENTS AND CHILDREN

29.

LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
 

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ON WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001, AND RENUMBERED ACCORDINGLY

30.

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

SAN ELIJO LAGOON – ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 2001-0060-A (THE CITY OF ENCINITAS)

(ITEM NO. 1 ON 9/12/01 AGENDA)

31.

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

(ITEM NO. 2 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

32.

SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING PERMITS REGULATING WETLANDS AND OTHER AQUATIC RESOURCES

(ITEM NO. 3 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

33.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

(ITEM NO. 4 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

34.

AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE CONSULTANT FIRMS TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

(ITEM NO. 5 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

35.

AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CONSULTANT FIRM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VALLEY CENTER ROAD BRIDGE IN VALLEY CENTER

(ITEM NO. 6 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

36.

SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL OPEN SPACE PARK JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY - APPROVAL OF PROPERTIES FOR FUNDING APPLICATION OR ACQUISITION

(ITEM NO. 7 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

37.

REVENUE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE RADIATION CONTROL LAW

(ITEM NO. 8 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

38.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY’S SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD

(ITEM NO. 9 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

39.

NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY’S REGIONAL ECONOMIC TASK FORCE

(ITEM NO. 10 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

40.

SET HEARING FOR 10/17/2001

SANTA YSABEL RANCH – ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NOS. 2000-0326-A AND 2000-0326-B (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY)

(ITEM NO. 11 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

41.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SECURED AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 5170-1, LOCATED IN SPRING VALLEY PLANNING AREA

(ITEM NO. 12 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

42.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:

AMENDMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD

(ITEM NO. 13 ON 9/12/2001 AGENDA)

1.

SUBJECT:

ENHANCEMENTS TO DOING IT BETTER BY SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM (DISTRICT: ALL)

This item asks the Board of Supervisors to approve a change to the Doing It Better By Suggestion Awards Program recommended by the D.I.B.B.S. committee to encourage additional participation in the program to enhance County services and save costs.

The money paid to D.I.B.B.S. awardees will come from the savings generated by the adopted D.I.B.B.S. suggestion. Savings to the County during FY1999-2000 were $1,234,229, with $87,231 paid in awards.  To date, FY 2000-2001 has brought $952,539 in savings. It is expected this proposed plan will increase the total cash awards, but will similarly increase the overall savings realized by the County.

CHAIRMAN HORN:

Direct the Department of Human Resources to amend the compensation ordinance provision pertaining to the D.I.B.B.S. Suggestion Awards Program pursuant to the following change:

Allow all employees in classes designated Management (MA) to be eligible to receive monetary awards for suggestions, provided the idea is outside the submitter’s job description.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

2.

SUBJECT:

E-COUNTY AND THE E-FILING OF BUSINESS PROPERTY STATEMENTS  (DISTRICT: ALL)

During the spring of 2001 the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk successfully placed into production a new Unsecured Property Tax system.  This new software system known as “EZAccess” can now serve as a platform for expanding the department’s use of on-line Internet services as envisioned in the Board of Supervisors’ “E-County” initiative.  The vendor of this new system, Easy Access, Inc. has a module that will enable businesses to file their annual Business Property Statements electronically on-line over the Internet, another step toward realizing the Board of Supervisors’ goal of giving County residents the option to conduct business with the County on-line instead of in line.  With the concurrence of the Pennant Alliance, the department is asking the Board of Supervisors to approve awarding a contract to Easy Access, Inc. for their E-filing module.

Appropriations are budgeted in the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s FY01/02 Operational Plan based on funding available through the State-County Property Tax Administration Program.  On-going costs, if any, will be determined through the contract negotiations.  There is no cost to the General Fund associated with this request.  This request requires no additional staff.

ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK:

In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director, Purchasing & Contracting to negotiate and award a contract to Easy Access, Inc. for the acquisition and installation of their E-Filing software module (proprietary software) and to amend the contract as required for support, upgrades and maintenance, subject to the approval of the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

3.

SUBJECT:

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE STATE FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE AB-719 STATE-COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (DISTRICT:  ALL)

In accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code 95.31, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration Program and approved the contract for the first year of the AB719 program on August 4, 1998 (#24).  Originally slated to be a three year program, the State adopted AB1036 extending the AB719 program through the 2001-2002 fiscal year.  Legislation to extend the program through 2007 has passed the Assembly and is currently making it’s way through the State Senate.  The proposed contract will authorize participation in the fourth year of the State-County Property Tax Administration Program.  The contract will provide $5,413,943 in funding for 2001-02 fiscal year.

Funds from the State-County Property Tax Administration Program totaling $5,413,943 are budgeted in Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s FY2001-02 Operational Plan.  Funding is shared with the Auditor & Controller Property Tax Services, County Counsel and Clerk of the Board for Assessment Appeals.  There is no cost to the General Fund associated with this request.  This request requires no additional staff.

ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK:

Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the fourth year of the AB719 contract with the State Department of Finance for continued participation in the State-County Property Tax Administration Program for the 2001-02 fiscal year.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

4.

SUBJECT:

APPROVAL OF THE TOBACCO SECURITIZATION FINANCING DOCUMENTS  (DISTRICT: ALL)

On July 25, 2001 (Item No. 3), your Board approved and authorized the issuance of Request for Proposal for Bond Counsel, Disclosure Counsel and Underwriter services for a proposed securitization of Tobacco Settlement Revenues.

On September 19, 2000 (Item No. 9), your Board approved and authorized the resolution executing the Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Sacramento which will permit the securitization of the Tobacco Settlement Revenue.

On October 17, 2000, (Item No. 12), your Board approved an amended resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Sacramento.

On October 31, 2000 (Item No. 4), your Board approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement relating to the Tobacco Settlement Securitization.

On November 14, 2000 (Item No. 27), your Board approved the resolution authorizing the execution of and delivery of the Internal Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Swap Agreement and related schedules.

Health and Human Services Agency will return to your Board on September 18, 2001 with a plan and allocation affect of Tobacco Securitization on potential projects for a three-year period beginning with Fiscal Year 2002/03 through 2004/05.

The proposed actions will result in the securitization of the County’s Tobacco Settlement Revenues, and will result in a lump-sum payment of approximately $380 million.  In exchange for this payment, the County will sell it’s right to the Tobacco Settlement payments to the SDCTSC.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Approve the resolution authorizing the execution of the amendment to the Agreement Regarding the Interpretation of the Memorandum of Understanding (ARIMOU).

2.      Approve the resolution authorizing the execution of the amendment to the wire transfer instruction.

3.      Appoint the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Deputy Treasurer and an Independent Director as Directors for the San Diego County Tobacco Securitization Corporation (SDCTSC).

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-246, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING CHANGING TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRANSFER OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT MONIES PURSUANT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING and Resolution No. 01-247, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT REGARDING INTERPRETATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AFFECTING ONLY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND EACH ELIGIBLE CITY AND ELIGIBLE COUNTY WHICH IS A SIGNATORY THERETO.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

5.

SUBJECT:

2001 MTS TOWER REFUNDING – APPROVAL OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS (DISTRICT: ALL)

The Board of Supervisors’ strategic initiative for fiscal stability promotes efforts to continuously improve the management of county assets and liabilities in a manner that strenghtens our ability to deliver public services.  On April 24, 2001 #14, the Board  directed the Chief Financial Officer to evaluate the feasibility of refunding the 1991 Interim Justice Facility Financing, the 1996 Motorola Lease and the 1991 Mills Building Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Tower Financing projects.  If it was determined feasible to refund these projects, the Chief Financial Officer was to proceed with negotiations and seek funding through the issuance of certificates of participation via San Diego County Capital Asset Leasing Corporation (SANCAL) or the San Diego Regional Building Authority (SDRBA).

The evaluation deemed two projects were eligible candidates for refunding, but must be handled as two separate refundings due to timing issues.  The 2001 Interim Justice Facility Financing closed on May 28, 2001, and today being presented for the Board’s approval, are the financing documents for the 2001 MTS Tower Refunding.

If approved, the refunding will result in estimated annual budgetary savings of $427,000 to be split between the County of San Diego (72.39%) and Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) (27.61%).  Actual savings will be based on interest rates at the time of the sale of the refunding bonds.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DEBT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1.      Adopt a resolution approving the delivery of a Trust Agreement, Lease Agreement, Certificate Purchase Contract, a Preliminary Official Statement, Continuing Disclosure Agreement, Sublease Agreement, and Escrow Agreement.

2.      Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, to execute an interest rate swap agreement to lower the County’s interest costs.

3.      Authorize and approve the execution and delivery of a debt service forward sale agreement in order to accelerate the County’s investment earnings.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-248, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND TRUST AGREEMENT AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (2001 MTS TOWER REFUNDING) AND CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

6.

SUBJECT:

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECT (DISTRICT: 2)

Today’s proposal continues the existing work at Well Field Park in the community of Ramona. Four baseball infields will be graded; new home plates and bases will replace worn-out ones; and unsafe wooden bleachers will be replaced with new aluminum bleachers.

The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendation is $33,056.25. The funding source is FY 2001-2002 Community Projects for District 2. This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.

SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1.   Allocate $33,056.25 to Ramona Pony Baseball to be used toward field improvements on four baseball fields at Well Field Park in Ramona.

2.  Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with Ramona Pony Baseball 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: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

7.

SUBJECT:

2001/02 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE COUNTY FAMILY OF FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL)

Your Board annually adopts the Appropriation Limit for the County of San Diego Family of Funds, pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution.  This action requests approval of the County's Appropriation Limit for 2001/02. The Appropriations Limit is calculated to be approximately $2.8 billion for the 2001/02 year. The County is substantially under that limit, having only about $633 million in 2001/02 that is subject to the limit.

The recommended action has no fiscal impact.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Adopt the resolution that establishes the Appropriation Limit for the County of San Diego for Fiscal Year 2001/02.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-249, entitled: RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/02

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

8.

SUBJECT:

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6972 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION (DISTRICTS: 2 AND 5)

The State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation has offered to purchase six (6) parcels of tax defaulted land to be used for public purposes.  In accordance with Chapter VIII of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, we have prepared the proposed agreement for your approval.

If approved, this request will result in no current year or annual cost.  Proceeds from the parcel sold will be used to redeem the delinquent, current taxes, costs and fees.  Any funds remaining after satisfaction of all taxes, fees and costs of sale will be retained in the delinquent tax sale trust fund for a period of one year following the recordation of the tax deed to the purchaser of the property.  During that period, any party of interest in the property at the time of the sale may apply for the proceeds by submitting a claim.  Unclaimed excess proceeds shall be escheated into the County’s General Fund.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:

Adopt the Resolution approving the sale by Agreement No. 6972 of six (6) parcels of land, subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell for Defaulted Taxes to The State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, and authorizing execution of said Agreements (2 copies) by the Chairperson, attested by the Clerk of The Board of Supervisors.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-250, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROPOSED CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

9.

SUBJECT:

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6968 EEXCEL COMMUNITIES, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP. (DISTRICT: 4)

EEXCEL communities, a non profit public benefit corporation has offered to purchase one (1) parcel of tax defaulted land to be used for public purposes.  In accordance with Chapter VIII of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, we have prepared the proposed agreement for your approval.

If approved, this request will result in no current year or annual cost.  Proceeds from the parcel sold will be used to redeem the delinquent, current taxes, costs and fees.  Any funds remaining after satisfaction of all taxes, fees and costs of sale will be retained in the delinquent tax sale trust fund for a period of one year following the recordation of the tax deed to the purchaser of the property.  During that period, any party of interest in the property at the time of the sale may apply for the proceeds by submitting a claim.  Unclaimed excess proceeds shall be escheated into the County’s General Fund.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:

Adopt the Resolution approving the sale by Agreement No. 6968 of one (1) parcel of land, subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell for Defaulted Taxes, to EEXCEL Communities, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, and authorizing execution of said Agreements (2 copies) by the Chairperson, attested by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-251, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROPOSED CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

10.

SUBJECT:

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6967 LIFE STEPS FOUNDATION, INC, A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION (DISTRICTS: 4 AND 5)

LIFE STEPS FOUNDATION, INC. a nonprofit public benefit corporation has offered to purchase two (2) parcels of tax defaulted land to be used for public purposes.  In accordance with Chapter VIII of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, we have prepared the proposed agreement for your approval.

If approved, this request will result in no current year or annual cost.  Proceeds from the parcels sold will be used to redeem the delinquent, current taxes, costs and fees.  Any funds remaining after satisfaction of all taxes, fees and costs of sale will be retained in the delinquent tax sale trust fund for a period of one year following the recordation of the tax deed to the purchaser of the property.  During that period, any party of interest in the property at the time of the sale may apply for the proceeds by submitting a claim.  Unclaimed excess proceeds shall be escheated in to the County’s General Fund.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:

Adopt the Resolution approving the sale by Agreement No 6967 of two (2) parcels of land, subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell for Defaulted Taxes, to LIFE STEPS FOUNDATION, INC, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, and authorizing execution of said Agreements (2 copies) by the Chairperson, attested by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-252, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROPOSED CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

11.

SUBJECT:

CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #6971 SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (DISTRICT:5)

San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation has offered to purchase one (1) parcel of tax defaulted land to be used for public purposes.  In accordance with Chapter VIII of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, we have prepared the proposed agreement for your approval.

Trujillo Creek flows through this parcel, which contains high quality Oak riparian woodland connecting easterly to the Agua Tibia Wilderness of the Cleveland National Forest. To the north, this Riparian corridor extends to the Riverside County Natural Communities Conservation Plan area and the Santa Ana Mountains.  This essential natural habitat linkage forms an important wildlife corridor, and acquisition will contribute to the County's goal of preserving high quality habitat in open space.

If approved, this request will result in no current year or annual cost.  Proceeds from the parcel sold will be used to redeem the delinquent, current taxes, costs and fees.  Any funds remaining after satisfaction of all taxes, fees and costs of sale will be retained in the delinquent tax sale trust fund for a period of one year following the recordation of the tax deed to the purchaser of the property.  During that period, any party of interest in the property at the time of the sale may apply for the proceeds by submitting a claim.  Unclaimed excess proceeds shall be escheated into the County’s General Fund.

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:

Adopt the Resolution approving the sale by Agreement No. 6971 of one (1) parcel of land, subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell for Defaulted Taxes, to San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation and authorizing execution of said Agreements (2 copies) by the Chairperson, attested by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-253, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROPOSED CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

12.

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY - 2741 LEMON GROVE AVENUE, LEMON GROVE - ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 480-401-06 AND 07

On August 7, 2001 (12), your Board adopted Resolution of Intention to Sell Real Property and Notice Inviting Bids; and set hearing for September 11, 2001, 9:00 a.m.

The County of San Diego owns a vacant office building on Lemon Grove Avenue in Lemon Grove.  It was purchased with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money by San Diego Youth Involvement (SDYI), a non-profit organization serving teens and young adults, some of whom are homeless.  The organization filed for bankruptcy and did not move into the building.  The property is now considered to be excess to County needs.  The Department of General Services is requesting that this property be declared surplus and offered for sale to the highest bidder.

If approved this request will result in approximately $235,000 in current revenue to the Department of Housing and Community Development to be used for other eligible CBDG housing activities, no annual revenue, and the addition of no staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Conduct the bid opening and approve the sale of County Assessor's Parcels 480-401-06 and 07 to the highest bidder.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors conducted the bid opening, closed the Hearing; accepting the bid from Thomas Sipan in the amount of $302,000.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

13.

SUBJECT:

LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW CASA DE ORO BRANCH LIBRARY AT 9805 CAMPO ROAD, SPRING VALLEY (DISTRICT:  2)

(CARRYOVER FROM 08/07/2001, AGENDA NO. 13)

On August 7, 2001 (13), your Board continued this item to September 11, 2001, 9:00 a.m., at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer.

On April 27, 1999 (21), the Board approved the Five-Year Library Facility Capital Improvement Plan.  One of the goals identified in the plan was to replace old, out-of-date library facilities with upgraded facilities, which meet the space and service demands of a larger population.  Since 1973 the Casa De Oro branch library has been located in leased space in an office center at 9628 Campo Road, Spring Valley.  Today’s request is for approval of a five-year lease at a new location at 9805 Campo Road, Spring Valley.  The proposed 3,889 square foot space is located in a newer retail center, which offers many advantages over the current site, including increased parking and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant restrooms.

The funding source is the County Library Fund (Org. 4988, Account 2453, Activity 727021).  Funds for this request are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001/2002 - Adopted Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in a current year cost of $71,225, an annual cost of $87,695 and will require no additional staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Find, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 of the California Quality Act Guidelines that the proposed lease is categorically exempt from the provisions of the act as it involves negligible or no expansion beyond that previously existing.

2.      Rescind the Board’s approval, on October 17, 2000 (7), recommendation No. 2 for a      renegotiated lease at the existing Casa De Oro branch library site at 9628 Campo Road,  Spring Valley.

3.      Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute four copies of the Lease Agreement for the new site at 9805 Campo Road, Suites 140,145, 150, Spring    Valley, California, upon receipt.

4.      Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to exercise the option to extend the Lease prior to its expiration, if appropriate.

5.      Amend the Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Facilities Management Internal Service Fund Spending Plan in the amount of $5,993 in Org. 6431, Account 2351, utilities; $3,912 in Org. 6412, Account 2230, custodial; $1,400 in Org. 6317, Account 2280, facilities maintenance.  All expenses will be offset by revenue in Account 9793, Charges in Library Fund.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

14.

SUBJECT:

CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES (DISTRICT: ALL)

After a competitive bidding process, the County Department of Purchasing and Contracting received one conforming response to its Request for Bid (RFB 10152) to provide magazine and newspaper subscriptions to County Library branches.  The County Library requests permission to award the contract to the successful bidder, Popular Subscription Service.

Funds for this request are budgeted in the approved County Library Fund FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 Operating Plans.  It is estimated that the cost for this request will be approximately $150,000 to $175,000 annually.  If approved, this action will result in $150,000 to $175,000 annual cost, offset by budgeted County Library Fund revenue.  No additional staff years are required.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Approve and authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate and award a contract for magazine and newspaper subscriptions for County Library branches to the successful bidder, Popular Subscription Service for a one-year period, with four one-year options.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

15.

SUBJECT:

PROCUREMENT OF CATALOGING SERVICES FOR COUNTY LIBRARY (DISTRICT: ALL)

OCLC is the largest supplier of cataloging services in the world, maintains the largest database of existing records, including those of the Library of Congress, and is considered the world authority for standard library practices.  The County Library requires a negotiated contract with the Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC) for cataloging services to expedite use of County Library materials.

Funds for this proposal are included in the FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 County Library Operating Plan. It is estimated that the cost for this proposal will be $100,000 annually, depending on negotiations. If approved this action will result in an estimated $100,000 current year cost, subject to negotiation, offset by Library Fund revenue. If options are exercised, annual costs may exceed $100,000, depending on negotiations.  No additional staff years are required.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director, in accordance with Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, and Board of Supervisors Policy A-87 and A-96, to enter into negotiations with Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC); and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract on a sole source basis for cataloging services for a one-year period, with four one-year option periods.

ACTION:

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

16.

SUBJECT:

PROCUREMENT OF REFERENCE DATABASES AND SPECIALTY LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR COUNTY LIBRARY (DISTRICT: ALL)

The County Library currently provides online reference databases, including general information, health information, directory information, Spanish language and basic business, in order to expand and enhance high quality information services to the public.  Other databases now available include biography, history, comprehensive business, and literature.  The County Library requests a negotiated sole source contract for the full range of databases offered by the Gale Group.  This proposal will synchronize the existing contract for the previously contracted for databases and the new products added as a result of this action, as well as give the Library and the Purchasing and Contracting Department the ability to negotiate for new products as they become available from The Gale Group.

The County Library provides specialty library materials such as foreign language, association publications, government documents, and materials of local interest, that cannot be procured from the County Library contracted book jobber because of proprietary issues.  In some instances, the suppliers do not choose to sell their materials through third-party vendors.  To obtain these materials, the County Library requires sole source approval. 

Funds for this proposal are budgeted in the approved FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 County Library Operating Plans. For recommendations 1 and 2, it is estimated that the cost for these proposals will be approximately $164,521 annually. If approved, this action will result in $164,521 current year cost, subject to negotiation; offset by budgeted Library Fund revenues.  For recommendation 3, each supplier will vary from year to year, depending on library customer preferences and demand and on the requirements of the library; however, the estimated costs will not exceed the available funding for library materials. Approximately $1,500,000 was expended in FY 2000-01.  The total estimated cost for all three recommendations is $1,664,521. No additional staff years are required.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director, in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-87, to enter into negotiations with The Gale Group; and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract on a sole source basis for online reference databases, including general information, health information, directory information, Spanish language and basic business, as well as for specialized biography, history, business and literature online reference databases for a one year term, with four one-year option periods.

2.      Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director, in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-87, to enter into negotiations with The Gale Group; and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract on a sole source basis for any additional relevant databases that may become available during the contract period.

3.      Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director, in accordance with Board Policy, A-87, to enter into negotiations and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, on a sole source basis, issue or amend purchase orders for specialty library materials as required for changes to suppliers and funding, subject to the approval of the Director, County Library and available funding; waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

17.

SUBJECT:

RYAN WHITE CARE ACT APPLICATIONS (DISTRICT: ALL)

The County of San Diego receives federal funding under Titles I and II of the Ryan White CARE Act to provide essential care and treatment services to persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The County received $10,577,352 in the eleventh year of Title I funding, which ends February 28, 2002, and $774,839 in Title II funding, which ends March 31, 2002. This item requests approval to submit applications for Title I and II funds for services to be delivered during the program years March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2003 (Title I) and April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003 (Title II). This item also requests authority to continue to submit annual applications to coincide with the legislative Reauthorization of the CARE Act which is through the periods ending February 28, 2005 and March 31, 2005, respectively.

The County of San Diego’s Strategic Plan promotes wellness by placing a priority on healthy behaviors and access to a full array of care and treatment services.  The Board of Supervisors has approved an Operational Plan and CARE Act revenue to provide county-wide HIV/AIDS-related care and treatment services.

The FY 2001-2003 Health and Human Services Agency Operational Plan includes $10,577,352 in Title I and $774,839 in Title II revenue.  There is no fiscal impact from the requested action to authorize the twelfth year CARE Act applications. Once Notices of Grant Awards for Title I and II funds are received, staff will return to the Board for acceptance of the grants and appropriation of any funds above the current budgeted level.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Authorize the application for twelfth year Title I and II Ryan White CARE Act funding, and for subsequent applications through the CARE Act Reauthorization periods ending February 28, 2005 and March 31, 2005, respectively.

2.      Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, upon receipt, to sign the applications and related assurances for twelfth year, and for subsequent applications and related assurances through the CARE Act Reauthorization periods ending February 28, 2005 and March 31, 2005, respectively.

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

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

18.

SUBJECT:

ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF  GILLISPIE DRIVE AND ORVILLE STREET IN SPRING VALLLEY (DISTRICT: 2)

This action can be performed within the existing Department of Public Works budget.

SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1.   Find pursuant to Section 15301 (c) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines that the following actions are exempt from environmental review since they are part of the operation of existing streets.

2.   Establishment of All-Way Stop control at the intersection of Gillispie Drive and Orville Street in Spring Valley.

3.   Amend Traffic Resolution No. 299.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-254, entitled:  RESOLUTION AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 299 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO.

AYES: Jacob, Slater, Horn

ABSENT: Cox, Roberts

19.

SUBJECT:

APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE FOURTEENTH YEAR SAN DIEGO COUNTY JURISDICTIONS UNIFIED FOR