Category

Agenda No.

Subject:

Health & Human Services

1.

TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE]

(4 VOTES)

This Item has been set for 10:00a.m. Time Certain

2.

CHILD CARE EDUCATION AND RETENTION STIPEND

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION]

(4 VOTES)

3.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BOARD POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SUNSET REVIEW PROCESS

4.

SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (PROPOSITION 10) STAFFING AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): PROPOSITION 10]

(4 VOTES)

Community Services

5.

NEW NORTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER - PROJECT KK1709

(4 VOTES)

6.

LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR WHITTIER SCHOOL SKATE PARK

7.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE ONLINE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR DATABASE

Public Safety

8.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): UNANTICIPATED COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING AND PROBLEM SOLVING (COPPS) GRANT REVENUE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ($290,286) AND UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ($146,574); FLEET INTERNAL SERVICE FUND: OPERATING TRANSFER AND REVENUE FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT]

(4 VOTES)

9.

SHERIFF’S WIRELESS SERVICES UNIT POSITIONS

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): TRANSFER OF EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SHERIFF’S WIRELESS SERVICES UNIT – CONTRACTED SERVICES (ORG 2480 / ACCOUNT 2376) TO SALARIES & WAGES – PERMANENT IN WIRELESS SERVICES UNIT (ORG 2480 / ACCOUNT 1101.)]

10.

REORGANIZATION AND TRANSITION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

(4 VOTES)

Land Use & Environment

11.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 

12.

RAMONA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS: APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANTS, APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AMEND CONSULTANT CONTRACT

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FEDERAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ($5,072,828), STATE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM ($253,641), AND AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND ($310,006).]

13.

CONTINUED NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

RESCISSION OF AGRICULTURAL ISSUES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 96-03, IMPLEMENTING REZONE R99-010, CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS

Financial & General Government

14.

RESPONSES TO GRAND JURY 2000-2001 FINAL REPORT

15.

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS

16.

REVISING CLAIMS PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS

17.

ADMINISTRATION ITEM:

APPOINTMENTS

Communications Received

18.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

Closed Session

19.

CLOSED SESSION

Financial & General Government

20.

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE

21.

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, GEORGE W. BUSH, AS HE LEADS AMERICA THROUGH THIS TIME OF CRISIS AND SORROW TO VICTORY

22.

SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF THE SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK TO AID AMERICANS

Presentations / Awards

23.

PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

Public Communications

24.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

1.

SUBJECT:

TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

June 26, 2001 (1BD), the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to return in September with a report on the annual revenues anticipated from the tobacco settlement fund for the Board’s review and discussion, given the decision to securitize this revenue.  This item describes the current allocation of tobacco settlement funds as adopted by the Board on December 14, 1999 (2), describes the revenue trends of the tobacco settlement since its approval in 1998, discusses the affect of securitization on the availability of funds and provides a list of those current allocations which are eligible and ineligible for funding from securitized funds.
 

The Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan contains $39,377,245 in appropriations offset by the same amount of revenue from the Tobacco Settlement Agreement to fund the allocations previously approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Funds for the second recommendation are not included in the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan.  If approved, this recommendation will result in one-time costs and revenues of $9,199,298 in Fiscal Year 2001-02.  The funding source is the Tobacco Settlement Revenue which has been received by the County and is available in the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund for this purpose.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Receive the report on the tobacco settlement fund and expenditure plan, and the affect of securitization on the availability of funds; direct any expenditure re-prioritization the Board deems appropriate for Fiscal Year 2002-03 and subsequent years.

2.      Establish appropriations of $9,199,298 in the Health and Human Services Agency (Org. 7008, Account 2376) from tobacco settlement revenue to pay attorney’s fees to the County’s outside counsels for their successful efforts in obtaining a substantial settlement for the County in the tobacco litigation.  (4 VOTES)

3.      Approve the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), read title and waive further reading of the Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 232.4 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ESTABLISHING THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE SECURITIZATION TRUST FUND.

Submit the Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading) on September 25, 2001.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors authorized funding a one time contribution of $1,000,000 to develop and implement the Navigator Program and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to move the balance of the original funds earmarked for the Cancer Center, to the Innovation Trust Fund.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

1.1  ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Officer to bring back to the Board funding options for use of one-time resources in the approximate amount of $15 million on October 16, 2001 to discuss health care needs for the County of San Diego.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

1.2    ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors (1) received the report on the tobacco settlement fund and expenditure plan, and the affect of securitization on the availability of funds; directed any expenditure re-prioritization the Board deems appropriate for Fiscal Year 2002-03 and subsequent years; (2) established appropriations of $9,199,298 in the Health and Human Services Agency (Org. 7008, Account 2376) from tobacco settlement revenue to pay-attorney's fees to the County's outside counsels for their successful efforts in obtaining a substantial settlement for the county in the tobacco litigation; (3) approved the introduction of the Ordinance (first reading), read title and waive further reading of Ordinance:  AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 232.4 TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ESTABLISHING THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUE SECURITIZATION TRUST FUND; introducing Ordinance for further consideration on September 25, 2001.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

2.

SUBJECT:

CHILD CARE EDUCATION AND RETENTION STIPEND (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

The Board of Supervisors recognizes and supports the need for high quality child care.  The high rate of child care provider turnover affects the quality of child care received by children.  The State Legislature, recognizing the need to address provider turnover, adopted AB 212, which authorizes $15 million statewide for education and retention stipends to qualified child care employees in state-subsidized child care centers.  As part of AB 212, county child care and development planning councils were designated with the lead in developing local programs for the utilization of this funding.

San Diego County has been allocated $868,120.64 in one-time-only AB 212 program funds to implement a retention stipend program for 492 child care providers.  Today’s item requests Board approval to execute a revenue agreement with the State Department of Education, to establish appropriations based on the AB 212 revenue and to authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to negotiate and award a sole source agreement with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service to administer the AB 212 program.

This item also supports the Self Sufficiency Initiative in the County’s Strategic Plan which promotes and supports opportunities for all County residents to achieve self sufficiency and to take responsibility for themselves and their families.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan.  If approved, this item will result in increased cost and revenue of $868,120.64 for Fiscal Year 2001-02.  The funding source is the State Department of Education.  There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years required.
 

BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:

Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan.  If approved, this item will result in increased cost and revenue of &868,120.64 for Fiscal Year 2001-02.  The funding source is the State Department of Education.  There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years required.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.   Authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute an agreement with the State Department of Education in the amount of $868,120.64 for the Child Care and Development Planning Council for the period of October 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, and to execute any subsequent amendments or renewals that do not materially impact or alter either the program or funding level subject to the approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency.

2.   Establish appropriations of $868,120.64 in the Health and Human Services Agency for the CARES stipend program based on unanticipated revenue from the State Department of Education.  (4 VOTES)

3.   In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement and Board Policy A-96, Sequence for Obtaining a Chief Administrative Officer Determination Regarding Economy and Efficiency of Independent Contractors pursuant to Charter Section 703.10, authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service to administer the local AB 212 child care provider compensation and retention stipend program, and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract through June 30, 2002 and up to an additional six months if necessary, and amend the contract to reflect changes in funding or service requirements subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency and subject to the Chief Administrative Officer’s determination of economy and efficiency pursuant to Charter Section 703.10. Waive the advertising requirements 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: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

3.

SUBJECT:

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BOARD POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SUNSET REVIEW PROCESS (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-76, Sunset Review, the Health and Human Services Agency periodically reviews certain Board policies and Administrative Codes to ensure that obsolete policies and Code provisions are deleted and remaining policies and Code provisions reflect current standards and practices.  Agency staff recently reviewed Board of Supervisors Policy A-67, Primary Care Services for the Poor.  Based on this Sunset Review process, Board approval is requested for amendments to strengthen and clarify this Board policy.

The policy amended by this item supports the Health and Wellness Initiative of the County’s Strategic Plan, which promotes wellness among all County residents by placing a priority on healthy behaviors, disease and injury surveillance, preventative care, and by expanding access to health and behavioral health services.  This item further supports the Regional Leadership Initiative of the Strategic Plan by promoting the County’s leadership in efficiency and effectiveness of government and providing quality services.
 

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this recommendation.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Accept and approve amendments to Board Policy A-67, Primary Care 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:

SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION (PROPOSITION 10) STAFFING AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

On December 8, 1998 (71), the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance forming the five-member San Diego County Children and Families Commission (“Commission”).  The Commission is required to ensure San Diego County’s eligibility to receive tobacco tax revenue established by the passage of Proposition 10 on November 3, 1998.  The Commission is also responsible for allocating Proposition 10 funds to programs and services that benefit children ages zero to five and their families. Since the Commission’s inception, the Board has approved the funding for and authorized eleven new positions and two part time temporary help positions to provide the required administrative support to the Commission.

On June 25, 2001 (Item 13), the Commission approved its Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operating Fund.  Included in the Operating Fund was the addition of four staff years to the Health and Human Services Agency Operational Plan to be funded by Proposition 10 funds.  On August 6, 2001 (Item 8), the Commission authorized its Executive Director to apply for a State grant for School Readiness and to add one staff year to the Health and Human Services Agency budget to be funded by State grant funds.  Approval of the recommended action will add five staff years to the Health Human Services Agency Operational Plan for staff to be provided to the Commission.
 

Funding for this request is not included in the Health and Human Service Agency’s Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan.  Funds from unanticipated Proposition 10 revenue will fully offset the cost of this request.  If approved, this request will result in increased current year costs and revenue of $319,636 and subsequent year costs and revenue of $348,403.  The funding source is Proposition 10.  Proposition 10 will be reimbursed $74,089 from a State grant to fully fund one position.  This item will add five permanent positions to the Health and Human Services Agency’s Fiscal Year 2001-02 Operational Plan.  There will be no change in the net General Fund.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.    Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes.

 2. Establish appropriations of $319,636 in the Health and Human Services Agency    Operational Plan for salaries and benefits for new Health and Human Services Agency employees to be provided to San Diego Children and Families Commission   (Proposition 10) based on unanticipated Proposition 10 revenue.  (4 VOTES)

3.   Authorize the addition of five permanent positions for Fiscal Year 2001-02 in the Health and Human Services Agency to be provided to the San Diego Children and       Families Commission (Proposition 10) pursuant to Article 84.110 of the County Administrative Code and direct the Department of Human Resources to classify the positions at the appropriate level and amend the Compensation Ordinance accordingly.
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors continued this item to September 25, 2001, on Consent.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

5.

SUBJECT:

NEW NORTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER - PROJECT KK1709 (DISTRICT:  5)
 

On March 21, 2000 (1), Supervisor Pam Slater recommended and the Board approved the establishment of appropriations of $1,000,000 into the Capital Outlay Fund for a new North County Animal Shelter.

Funds for this request are partially budgeted.  If approved, this request will establish appropriations of $3,425,339 in KK1709 and result in $487,000 current year costs based on funds available in KK1709.  The current year costs will be used to contract for architectural services for a new North County Animal Shelter. Additional expenses for project environmental assessment and the related permit fees and project administration and management will also be encumbered.  These costs are estimated to be not more than $200,000.  This request will require no additional staff years.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.   Find, in accordance with Section 15262 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA, in that, such actions involve feasibility analysis, planning studies and preparation of basic design information associated with future permit applications with the City of Carlsbad and land use agreement between Animal Control and the Department of Public Works (DPW), Airports Division, at which time an environmental review and determination will be made pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

2.  Cancel Appropriations and Related Operating Transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $2,884,060 in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project KK8430, North County Kennel/Cattery Improvements, to provide funding for the new North County Animal Shelter.

3.  Cancel Appropriations and Related Operating Transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $191,279 in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project KK8026, North County Inland Animal Shelter, to provide funding for the new North County Animal Shelter.

4.  Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $3,075,339 in the Contributions to Capital Outlay Fund, Org 5361, Account 6310 (Operating Transfer Out), based on Fund Balance made available in the General Fund from cancellation of Capital Projects KK8430 and KK8026.
(4 VOTES)

5.  Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $3,075,339 in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project KK1709, North County Animal Shelter, based on an Operating Transfer from the General Fund. (4 VOTES)

6.   Authorize the acceptance of a $350,000 donation to the North County Animal Shelter Trust Fund from the 4S Ranch, and request the Board of Supervisors sign a letter of thanks for the donation.

7.   Approve and authorize the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $350,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project KK1709, North County Animal Shelter, based on available private donations received in the North County Animal Shelter Trust Fund, Trust Account #512715.  (4 VOTES)

8.   Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to negotiate and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Animal Control and the Department of Public Works, Airports Division, for a long term land use agreement for the existing North County Animal Shelter site and the adjacent 1.97 acre parcel for purposes of planning, programming, designing and constructing a new North County Animal Shelter.

9.   Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy F-40, Procuring Architectural, Engineering and Related Professional Services, approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to award a Consultant Contract to Pickard Architects for $487,000 base fee plus additional services as needed for engineering and architectural programming and design services for the North County Animal Shelter.

10.  Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to file and process the permits for the North County Animal Shelter with the City of Carlsbad including submittal of basic design and siting features and environmental review.
 

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

6.

SUBJECT:

LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR WHITTIER SCHOOL SKATE PARK (DISTRICT: 4)
 

This is a request for the Board to approve leasing land from the San Diego Unified School District, and then to allow this same land to be used by the YMCA via an operating agreement to construct and operate a skate park. The proposed site of the skate park is at the Whittier School site located in the Clairemont community of San Diego. This request would authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to perform all necessary actions to complete an execute the required lease and operating agreement documents for this project.
 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

RECOMMENDATION:
SUPERVISOR ROBERTS:

1.    Find that the approval of lease and operating agreement of the subject property is exempt from environmental assessment requirements, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 and 15303 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as it involves the continuation of an existing park use and the installation of new small structures, and;

2.   Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to execute the lease and operating agreement for the skate park.
 

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

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

7.

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE ONLINE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR DATABASE  (DISTRICT:  ALL)
 

The County Library provides a variety of online databases for library customers.  Due to the avid use of automobile repair manuals by County residents and small businesses who require the most current information on recalls, technical updates and bulletins, the County Library wants to acquire and provide an online database that will supply automotive repair and maintenance information for County Library customers.
 

Funds for this proposal are in the approved FY 2001-02 and FY 2002-03 County Library Operating Plans. It is estimated that the cost for this proposal will be approximately $50,000 annually. If approved this action will result in $50,000 current year cost, subject to negotiation, offset by budgeted Library Fund revenue, and approximately $50,000 for each subsequent option year.  No additional staff years are required.
 

Approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director, in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-87, to issue a Request for Proposal and negotiate and award a contract to provide an online database of automotive repair and maintenance information for County Library customers for a one-year period, with four one-year option periods.
 

Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to report back with an evaluation of  usage levels after the first year and before the option for a second year, 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:

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT  (DISTRICT: 2)
 

On March 28, 2000 (4) and May 9, 2000 (14), the Board of Supervisors approved law enforcement services contracts between the County of San Diego and the Grossmont Union High School District.  These contracts each added one Special Resource Deputy at Mount Miguel High School and El Capitan High School for a four-year period with the purpose of decreasing violence and crime on the campuses, decreasing drug and gang activity among students, improving school attendance, and improving the school’s image through utilization of the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) philosophy.  The District has now requested that the Sheriff provide six (6) additional full-time School Resource Deputies to work at the other schools within the District.  This is a request to approve a four-year contract for law enforcement services between the County of San Diego and the Grossmont Union High School District.  This proposal will be partially funded by COPPS revenue for the first three years.  The District’s Board of Education has approved the remaining funding for the School Resource Deputy positions.  The proposed start date is October 1, 2001.
 

Sheriff:  Funds for this request are not budgeted.  The funding source is unanticipated Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) grant revenue from the U.S. Department of Justice ($290,286) and unanticipated revenue from the Grossmont Union High School District ($146,574).  If approved, this request will result in current year operating costs of $412,834 and revenue of $436,860, and annual operating costs of $546,384 and revenue of $579,711.  The remaining current year revenue of $24,026 and annual revenue of $33,327 will be used to partially offset overhead costs.  Cost and revenue amounts will be adjusted for negotiated salary increases, other cost adjustments or service level changes. Approval of this request will require the addition of six (6) positions (4.50 staff year in Fiscal Year 2001/2002, 6.00 staff years thereafter).  Current year indirect costs requested to be waived in relation to Board Policy B-29 total $63,146, which represents costs that will be avoided as the result of their being provided by the Grossmont Union High School District.

Fleet Internal Service Fund: Funds for this request are not budgeted.  The funding source is an operating transfer and revenue from the Sheriff’s Department.  If approved, this request will result in estimated current year costs of $110,789 and subsequent year costs of $37,717.
 

SHERIFF and SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1.      Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes.

2.      Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts—Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery as a portion of the indirect costs are not applicable because the Grossmont Union High School District will provide a portion of the overhead items such as space, facility services, and utilities.

3.      Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to accept and execute upon receipt the four-year contract (covering the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2005) between the County of San Diego and the Grossmont Union High School District for six (6) School Resource Deputies.

4.      Approve the request for six (6) additional positions to provide contract law enforcement services to the Grossmont Union High School District.  And, direct the Department of Human Resources to classify these positions at the appropriate levels.

5.      Establish appropriations of $412,834 in the Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services to the Grossmont Union High School District, based on $290,286 in unanticipated COPPS grant revenue from the U.S. Department of Justice and $122,548 in unanticipated revenue from Grossmont Union High School District.  (4 VOTES)

6.      Approve the purchase of three (3) additional vehicles.

7.      Establish appropriations of $82,500 in General Fund Contribution to Fleet Internal Service Fund to provide funding to the Fleet Services Internal Service Fund for the purchase of three additional vehicles, based on unanticipated revenue from the Grossmont Union High School District. (4 VOTES)

8.      Amend the FY 01-02 Fleet Services Internal Service Fund Spending Plan in the amount of $110,789 to provide funding for the purchase of three vehicles ($82,500) and related vehicle depreciation, fuel and maintenance ($28,289) based on an operating transfer and charges in the General Fund.
 

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:

SHERIFF’S WIRELESS SERVICES UNIT POSITIONS (DISTRICT: ALL)
 

The Sheriff’s Wireless Services Unit oversees wireless communication equipment used by the Sheriff and other County Departments.  The unit currently contracts out, on an as needed basis, most of the installation services of mobile radios, control stations, mobile data and short-range wireless equipment in County vehicles.  The current cost for these services is estimated to be $133,840 per year.  The cost of this contract is expected to increase due to the addition of new and replacement County vehicles and the renegotiation of the existing contract due to expire on March 21, 2002.  This board letter requests the addition of two Telecommunications Technician I positions to provide equipment installation in lieu of the contract, which will create an annual cost avoidance of approximately $37,910.
 

Funds for this request are budgeted.  The funding source is a transfer of existing appropriations from the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Unit – Contracted Services (org 2480 / account 2376) to Salaries & Wages – Permanent in Wireless Services Unit (org 2480 / account 1101.)  If approved, this request will result in current year transfer of $69,524 and permanent annual transfer of $95,930.  Approval of this request will require the addition of two positions, effective October 1, 2001 (1.50 staff years in Fiscal Year 2001-02, 2.00 staff years thereafter).
 

SHERIFF

1.   Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Change.

2.   Transfer appropriations in the amount of $69,524 within the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Unit (Org 2480) from Contracted Services (account 2376) to Salaries & Wages – Permanent (account 1101) to fund two additional positions for the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Unit.

3.   Approve the request for two (2) additional positions to support the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Unit.  And, direct the Department of Human Resources to classify these positions at the appropriate levels.
 

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:

REORGANIZATION AND TRANSITION OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES  REVISED (DISTRICT:  ALL)
 

This is a request to approve actions that, if approved, would transfer all appropriations, staff and equipment from the Office of the District Attorney Bureau of Child Support Enforcement to the newly established Department of Child Support Services and other related actions effective October 12, 2001 pursuant to Family Code Section 17300 et seq.
 

These recommendations would delete appropriations in the amount of $48,181,735 and 670.5 Staff Years in the Office on the District Attorney and would establish appropriations in the amount of $48,181,735 and 670.5 Staff Years in the Department of Child Support Services by transferring Organizational Unit  #3800 from the Office of the District Attorney to the Department of Child Support Services effective October 12, 2001.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.  Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-year Budget Changes.

2.  Delete all authorized active positions for the classifications of Deputy District Attorney I (Class No. 3929), Deputy District Attorney II (Class No. 3928), Deputy District Attorney III (Class No. 3927), Deputy District Attorney IV (Class No. 3926) and Deputy District Attorney V (Class No. 3925), in the District Attorney’s Bureau of Child Support Enforcement effective as of the end of calendar day, Thursday, October 11, 2001.

3.  Transfer Organizational Unit #3800, Child Support as it exists in the FY 2001-03 Operational Plan and related equipment and fixed assets from the Office of the District Attorney to the Department of Child Support Services effective October 12, 2001.

4.  Determine that, as a result of budget and related operational, organizational and administrative actions taken regarding the establishment of the County’s Department of Child Support Services and the deletion of the positions of Deputy District Attorneys I, II, III, IV and V, in the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement of the Office of the District Attorney, it is necessary through lack of work and funds to layoff the employees in the positions of Deputy District Attorneys I, II, III, IV and V in the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement of the Office of the District Attorney.

5.  Direct the District Attorney to implement the layoff provisions of Rule XIV of the County of San Diego Civil Service Rules pursuant to the sub organizational layoff under Rule 14.1.2(a)(i) authorized on September 5, 2001, by the San Diego County Civil Service Commission.

6.  Transfer and add all active positions in the District Attorney’s Bureau of Child Support Enforcement, except for those classifications and positions of Deputy District Attorneys I, II, III, IV and V, to the County’s Department of Child Support Services effective October 12, 2001, to implement the reorganization and transition of Child Support Services from the District Attorney’s Bureau of Child Support Enforcement to the County’s Department of Child Support Services as required by California Family Code Sections 17300 et seq.

7.  Add the following active classifications and positions to the County’s Department of Child Support Services, effective October 12, 2001, to implement the reorganization and transition of child support services from the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement of the District Attorney’s Office to the County’s Department of Child Support Services: one (1) Child Support Services Director (Class No. 0320); one (1) Child Support Services Deputy Director (Class No. 0321); zero (0) Child Support Program Attorney I (Class No. 3915); zero (0) Child Support Program Attorney II (Class No. 3916); sixteen (16) Child Support Program Attorney III (Class No. 3917); two (2) Child Support Program Attorney IV (Class No. 3923); and one (1) Child Support Program Attorney V (Class No. 3924).
 

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
 

11.

SUBJECT:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS  (DISTRICTS:  ALL)
 

Supervisor Roberts Board Letter adopted on July 17, 2001 (1).

On July 17, 2001 (1), the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Officer to draft an ordinance amending the County Administrative Code to eliminate the building permit fee for photovoltaic electrical installations, to review current County regulations and procedures in order to streamline the permitting process for photovoltaic electrical installations, to draft a letter for the Chairman’s signature to the 18 cities in the region encouraging them to adopt similar incentives to encourage installation and use of photovoltaic electrical systems, and to report back to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days.

This is a request to amend the San Diego County Administrative Code to eliminate the $100 permit fee for photovoltaic electrical installations.  This letter also summarizes the steps Department of Planning and Land Use has taken to make the permit process easier.  The Department has reviewed its procedures and simplified them even further.  An application worksheet is being developed to assist homeowners and contractors in providing the information needed to obtain a permit.  Also the zoning requirements regarding the location of photovoltaic panels have been simplified and clarified and included on the worksheet.  And lastly, a letter signed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors was sent to all 18 cities in the region encouraging them to adopt similar incentives.
 

Funds for this request are included in the FY 2001-03 Operational Plan.  If approved, changes to the building permit fee structure will reduce revenues and increase the net general fund cost by $16,667 in the current year and $25,000 annually.  This net general fund increase will be offset by savings within the Department of Planning and Land Use.  Budgetary adjustments, if necessary, will be completed at a later time.  There will be no increase in staff years.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1.      Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  as specified under Section 15273 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.  Approve the findings at Attachment A pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15273C.

2.      Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery to eliminate building permit fees related to photovoltaic systems.

3.      Approve the introduction of the Ordinance, (first reading), and read title and waive further reading of the Ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE F OF SECTION 362 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ELIMINATE THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

Submit the Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading) on September 25, 2001.

4.  Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to report back to the Board within one year of the effective date of the ordinance with a recommendation, to modify, repeal, or continue the ordinance in effect.
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further consideration on September 25, 2001.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

12.

SUBJECT:

RAMONA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS:   APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANTS, APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AMEND CONSULTANT CONTRACT (DISTRICT 2)
 

Ramona Airport is a general aviation airport located two miles west of the community of Ramona.  The airport serves as the base for the California Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service fire air attack squadrons. The Airport Improvement Plan calls for runway, taxiway and apron improvements to ensure safe takeoffs and landings by fire attack aircraft. Funding for these improvements is through federal and State grant monies, with a small portion coming from the County's Airport Enterprise Fund.

The project is now ready for construction, however its progress has been impacted by several external factors: environmental mitigation and design requirements, increased costs, and consolidation of runway extension with other improvements by the Federal Aviation Administration. Actions requested today address these issues.

On June 14, 2000 (17), the Board authorized advertisement and award of a contract for the runway extension.  County Airports intended construction to begin in summer 2000.  However, updated environmental information concerning impacts to sensitive habitats became available and County Airports initiated a project redesign to minimize and avoid increased environmental impacts. In April 2001, project redesign was completed pursuant to Federal Aviation Administration design standards.

Since 1998, when the County originally filed grant applications for the project, construction material costs have increased sharply. The June 14, 2000 (17) Board approval to advertise and award construction was for $3,750,000. After the delay, bids were opened on July 19, 2001. The lowest bid for project construction was approximately $4,900,000. 

Apply and Accept Federal and State Grants

Federal and state grant monies awarded for the project total $3,990,000. The Federal Aviation Administration has nearly $2 million in additional monies available for the project, but must encumber it immediately. By acting quickly, the County can offset increased project costs through grants from this federal source and the State Division of Aeronautics, which offers assistance with local matching funding.

Appropriate Additional Funds for Award of Construction Contract

An Airport Enterprise Fund Spending Plan amendment will ensure adequate appropriations are in place. The Board is requested to amend the Spending Plan by $5,636,475 based on grant funding available and a temporary transfer within the Airport Enterprise Fund. Once the additional grant monies noted above are awarded, the transferred appropriations will be restored.

Amend Consultant Contract

On May 4, 1999 the County entered into a contract with P&D Consultants, Inc. for $500,000 to perform project design services for the Ramona Airport Improvements. Extra design work required to meet evolving environmental requirements resulted in higher expenditures than anticipated. Amendment in an amount not to exceed $425,000 is requested to provide for construction management services.

Upon Board approval, grant applications, grant funding, appropriations, construction contract award and the consultant amendment will be processed so the project can be completed by May 2002, before the next fire season begins.
 

Amending the Airport Enterprise Spending Plan by $5,636,475 would add to the $667,000 currently budgeted for total project cost of $6,303,475. Funding sources are Federal Airport Improvement Program ($5,072,828), State Airport Improvement Matching Grant Program ($253,641), and Airport Enterprise Fund ($310,006). The Spending Plan amendment is based on federal and State grants awarded totaling $3,990,000, and a transfer from another Airports project, Palomar Land Acquisition, of $1,646,475.  The transfer will have no effect on the land acquisition project, as the funds for that project will not be necessary until FY 2002-03. This request will have no annual cost, will require no additional staff years and will have no impact on the General Fund.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.   Find that the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) dated September 1998, on file in the Department of Public Work as State Clearinghouse Number 98051020 has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State and County CEQA Guidelines and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); that the decision-making body has reviewed and considered the information contained therein prior to approving the project; and that the EIR/EA reflects the independent judgement of the Board of Supervisors.  Find that changes in the project description include no new significant environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously certified EIR/EA and that all changes in the environmental description were recorded in the Addendum prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164; and find that no new information of substantial importance has become available since the said EIR/EA was prepared.

2.   Adopt a Resolution entitled Resolution Approving the Application and Grant Agreement For Funding under the Federal Airport Improvement Grant Program and State Airport Improvement Matching Grants Program for Ramona Airport Improvements.

3.   Approve and authorize the Director, Department of Public Works, as County Officer to conduct all FAA and State negotiations, approve, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to grant agreements, amendments, and pay requests; which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned resolution.

4.   Amend the FY 2001-02 Airport Enterprise Fund Spending Plan by $3,990,000 (in Account 4617, Activity K47RE3) based on awarded grants from Federal Aviation Administration ($3,800,000) and State Division of Aeronautics ($190,000).

5.   Amend the FY 2001-02 Airport Enterprise Fund Spending Plan by $1,646,475 (in Account 4617 Activity K47RE3) based on a transfer of funds from Account 4947, K47PU2 (Palomar Land Purchase).

6.   Authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to take any action authorized by Section 403 of the Administrative Code with respect to contracting for the subject Public Works construction project.

7.   Designate the Director, Department of Public Works, County Officer responsible for administering the construction contract.

8.   Approve and authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting, to execute, upon receipt, the fifth amendment to the agreement with P&D Consultants, Inc. (# 44240 dated May 4, 1999 for $500,000 ending June 30, 2002), to provide construction support services for the Ramona Airport Improvements for an additional amount not-to-exceed $425,000. Total compensation paid to consultant under terms of this agreement shall not exceed $925,000.
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 01-268, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING AT RAMONA AIRPORT.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

13.

SUBJECT:

CONTINUED NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

RESCISSION OF AGRICULTURAL ISSUES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 96-03, IMPLEMENTING REZONE R99-010, CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS (DISTRICT ALL)
 

On August 8, 2001 (5), your Board continued this item to September 18, 2001, at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer.

The Supplemental Writ of Mandate issued by the court in Save Our Forest and Ranchlands v. County of San Diego (Case No. 676630) orders the Board of Supervisors to vacate and rescind the following actions:  the approval of GPA 96-03 and implementing Rezone R99-010, the certification of the Environmental Impact Report for the project, and the approval of the California Environmental Quality Act Findings Concerning Mitigation of Significant Effects of the Project and the Statement of Overriding Considerations.

This project was a publicly initiated amendment to the Regional Land Use Element, Conservation Element and Open Space Element, community and subregional texts and maps of the County General Plan and the related implementing Rezone.  The project was undertaken in response to a writ of mandate issued by the court on January 24, 1996.
 

N/A
 

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND LAND USE:

1.    Rescind the Board’s April 5, 2000 action:

a.       Certifying that the Final Environmental Impact Report for Agricultural Issues General Plan Amendment and Implementing Rezone (GPA 96-03) dated January 24, 2000 has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

b.  Approving the CEQA Findings Concerning Mitigation of Significant Effects of the Project; and

c.   .Approving the Statement of Overriding Considerations.

2.   Adopt the Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 00-99 that adopted GPA 96-03. (Attachment A.)

3.   Adopt the Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 9143 that adopted Rezone R99-010, a classification of property in the (20) Agricultural Preserve Land Use Designation.  (Attachment B.)
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent; adopting Resolution No. 01-269, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-99 THAT ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 96-03; and adopting Ordinance No. 9382, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 9143 THAT ADOPTED REZONE R99-010 A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY IN THE (20) GENERAL AGRICULTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION

AYES: Cox, Slater, Roberts

RECUSED:  Jacob, Horn

14.

SUBJECT:

RESPONSES TO GRAND JURY 2000-2001 FINAL REPORT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
 

On June 29, 2001, the Board of Supervisors received the Final Report from the 2000-2001 San Diego County Grand Jury.  Included in this compilation of all reports completed throughout the year are recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and County Departments concerning detention facilities, transportation and water quality.  On July 10, 2001 (17), the Chief Administrative Officer was directed to prepare a draft response to the Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations.  The recommended action authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to transmit the responses to the Grand Jury via the Superior Court Presiding Judge.
 

There is no fiscal impact with this action.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to transmit the attached responses to the Grand Jury findings and recommendations to the Grand Jury, via the Superior Court Presiding Judge.
 

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

15.

SUBJECT:

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS (DISTRICT: 4)
 

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 Project Funds.
 

The total combined cost of the proposed recommendation is $77,500. 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 $5,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the Downtown Partnership to aid with costs associated with planning and implementing an event to highlight the revitalization of C Street.

2.   Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the Economic Development Corporation to aid with costs associated with sponsoring a booth at the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Conference, September 12-13, 2001.

3.   Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the Linda Vista Civic Association to purchase architectural consultant services for a Linda Vista Town Center.

4.   Allocate $7,500 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to the Mingei International Museum to purchase a rubber matting playground surfacing for an interactive sculpture.

5.   Allocate $50,000 from the Community Projects Budget unit (0264) to contribute to Children’s Hospital for seed money to design a region-wide pediatric and health school network.

6.   Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with each of the entities 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

16.

SUBJECT:

REVISING CLAIMS PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS (DISTRICT:  ALL)
 

This Board letter requests Board of Supervisors’ approval of an ordinance amending the County Administrative and Regulatory Codes relating to the processing of claims filed against the County.  The amendments make changes to the Administrative and Regulatory Codes for the purpose of distinguishing between routine claims for payment processed by the Auditor and Controller, and claims for money damages processed by County Counsel.  The amendments also improve the organization and text of the claims’ provisions in the County Codes.  Finally, other changes are proposed for the purpose of making clean-up revisions in order to update the Codes where necessary.
 

None.
 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/COUNTY COUNSEL

1.         Approve introduction (first reading) of Ordinances; read title; and waive

            further reading of the following Ordinances (majority vote):

            “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

            RELATING TO PROCESSING CLAIMS.”

            “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF REGULATORY

            ORDINANCES RELATING TO PROCESSING CLAIMS.”

2.         Submit the Ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption (second

            reading) on September 25, 2001.
 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinances for further consideration on September 25, 2001.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

17.

SUBJECT:

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 Elec