Category

Agenda No.

Subject:

Health & Human Services

1.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE NETWORK (QANET) SOFTWARE PROCUREMENT

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS ($3 MILLION) AND HEALTH REALIGNMENT ($744,000).]

2.

REFUGEE HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): STATE REFUGEE AID.]

3.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY:  ACQUISITION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE FOR THE CWS/CMS SYSTEM

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): CHILD WELFARE SERVICES ($127,500) AND SOCIAL SERVICES REALIGNMENT ($22,500) FUNDS.]

Public Safety

4.

PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP – BUDGET

(4 VOTES)

5.

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE [FUNDING SOURCE(S): FISCAL YEAR 2001/02 OPERATIONAL PLAN]

Community Services

6.

COUNTY LIBRARY REVISION OF LIBRARY BORROWING POLICY AND FINES AND FEES SCHEDULE

7.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY

Financial & General Government

8.

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 2002 ELECTION SERIES A

9.

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

TEFRA HEARING FOR A TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPRING VALLEY APARTMENT COMPLEX

10.

FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

(4 VOTES)

11.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

Land Use & Environment

12.

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP – OPERATIONAL PLAN ADJUSTMENTS

(4 VOTES)

13.

CAN YOU HEAR ME IN THE BACK?

[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FY 2001-2002 DISTRICT TWO COMMUNITY PROJECTS (0262).]

Closed Session

14.

CLOSED SESSION

Public Safety

15.

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY

Financial & General Government

16.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Public Safety

17.

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION

Presentation/ Awards

18.

PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

Public Communications

19.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

1.

SUBJECT:

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE NETWORK (QANET) SOFTWARE PROCUREMENT (DISTRICT: ALL)

On October 9, 2001 (18), at the recommendation of Supervisors Horn and Jacob, the Board directed staff to upgrade the Quality Assurance Network (QA-Net), the Emergency Medical Services “mission critical” data sharing network that links real-time emergency medical events with base hospitals for medical direction and with receiving facilities for destination.   Subsequently, on October 16, 2001 (1), the Board appropriated $3 million from one-time Tobacco Settlement funds for QA-Net hardware/telecommunications and software upgrades. 

The hardware/telecommunications upgrades are proceeding, and a Request for Information (RFI) process has determined that there are at least three vendors who meet the County’s minimum requirements for the software upgrade.  Board authorization is requested to proceed with a Request for Proposal to competitively acquire a new QA-Net software application to replace the outdated technology of the current system.

The new, more robust system that will result from this procurement is needed to meet the demands of over 2,500 emergency personnel that collect and store patient information. In addition to serving the needs of the emergency medical community, the information recorded in the QA-Net system is also the core information for auditing the County’s emergency services, ongoing disease surveillance, and early detection of any suspected bio-terrorist event. 

Funding of $3,744,000 is included in the Health and Human Services Agency’s FY 2001-2002 Operational Plan for QA-Net hardware/telecommunications and software upgrades and QA-Net software licensing and maintenance.  The funding sources are Tobacco Settlement funds ($3 million) and Health Realignment ($744,000).  If approved, this request will result in no change to current or subsequent year costs and revenue.  There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a Request for Proposal and, upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for off-the-shelf software modules and customization, and for annual licensing, maintenance and modifications and upgrades for as long as the software is required, subject to determination of a fair and reasonable price, and review and approval of the Chief Technology Officer and the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

2.

SUBJECT:

REFUGEE HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES (DISTRICT: ALL)

On May 19, 1998 (22), the Board of Supervisors authorized the renewal of the Catholic Charities Refugee Health Assessment contract as part of Lifemark Corporation’s Administrative Services Organization contract renewal.  The Catholic Charities contract expires June 30, 2002. 

The State Department of Health Services, through funding from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, provides the County of San Diego an annual award to provide health assessments for newly arriving refugees and granted asylees entering the County.   In turn, the County contracts with Catholic Charities of San Diego County, a refugee resettlement agency, to provide refugee health services including the health assessments for newly arriving refugees. Current fiscal year funding is $475,000.

Since 1983, the County has contracted with Catholic Charities to provide the health assessments, immunizations, communicable disease control of latent tuberculosis infection and needed healthcare follow-up for the multiple refugee groups in the County.   Catholic Charities is uniquely qualified to provide these services due to their knowledge of and experience with the various refugee populations.  They have a proven track record for exemplary services to San Diego’s refugee populations. The Catholic Charities Health Clinic provides culturally and linguistically competent services by utilizing staff from countries of origin to serve the multiple refugee groups entering the County.  Primarily the services provided are health assessments within the first thirty days of arrival in San Diego County, referrals for follow-up health care, case management and outreach for difficult health cases, and prevention and education efforts for public health concerns such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.  

Catholic Charities’ success rate in serving refugee populations in San Diego County is higher than the State’s average success rate.  The State Department of Refugee Health requires that refugees be seen within the first 30 days of arrival into the county, due to public health concerns.  The State strongly supports the continuation of services through Catholic Charities due to their exemplary track record for providing comprehensive services to San Diego County refugees.

If approved, this item will authorize Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate and award award a sole source contract to Catholic Charities of San Diego County to operate the Refugee Health Assessment Program. This will also, by establishing a separate contract for Catholic Charities, allow for a more streamlined payment methodology between the County and Catholic Charities.

Funds of $475,000 are included in the FY 2001-02 Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in no change in FY 2001-02 costs and revenue and subsequent year costs and revenue of $475,000.  The funding source is State Refugee Aid.  There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional revenue.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to enter into negotiations with Catholic Charities of San Diego to provide services for the Refugee Health Assessment Program, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract through June 30, 2003, with four one-year options, and up to an additional six months, if needed, and to amend the contract as required for changes in services and funding allocations that do not materially impact or alter the program, subject to approval by the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, and the Chief Administrative Officer’s determination of economy and efficiency.  Waive the advertising requirements of Board Policy A-87. 

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors continued this item to April 30, 2002, at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, on Consent.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

3.

SUBJECT:

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY:  ACQUISITION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE FOR THE CWS/CMS SYSTEM  (DISTRICT:  ALL)

The Health and Human Services Agency’s (Agency) Childrens Services Program is supported by a statewide, automated system called the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS). The Board supported the implementation of the state mandated CWS/CMS automated system to assist the Agency in maximizing social worker efficiency when providing services to children who are at risk of being abused or neglected. The Agency must purchase additional computer hardware to meet the need for future upgrades and continue full utilization of the system. It has been determined that it is cost effective to purchase International Business Machines (IBM) computers directly from IBM. This item requests Board approval to authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate and award a sole source contract with IBM, the State's proprietary contractor, to purchase additional CWS/CMS computer equipment. This item supports the Self Sufficiency Initiative in the County’s Strategic Plan by enhancing child welfare services and helping families, resulting in improved outcomes for children.

Funds for this purchase are included in the FY 2001-2003 Operational Plan.  If approved, this request will result in current year cost and revenue of $150,000.  The funding sources are Child Welfare Services ($127,500) and Social Services Realignment ($22,500) funds.  There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with IBM, the State's proprietary contractor for the statewide social work system (CWS/CMS); and subject to determination of a fair and reasonable price, award sole source contracts for the following additions to the local social work computer system:

Item

             Maximum Amount

Social Worker Computer                  $ 100,000
Workstations
 

Random Access Memory                  $   50,000
(RAM) for Computer
Workstations

Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.

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

AYES:  Cox, Slater, Roberts, Horn

RECUSE:  Jacob

4.

SUBJECT:

PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP – BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (DISTRICT: ALL)

The Public Safety Group requests the Board of Supervisor’s approval of technical and other adjustments to the operational plan in order to continue efficient operations through the end of the fiscal year

The funds for these requests are not budgeted.  If approved, these actions will establish appropriations of $7,582,656.09 based on canceled appropriations ($578,410.79) and various revenue sources ($7,004,245.30); and will authorize internal budget adjustments of $5,666,571 including transfers from management reserves ($5,526,914).   There are no staff years associated with these requests.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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

2. Establish appropriations of $250,000 in the Public Safety Group Executive Office for expenses related to the Hall of Justice parking structure based on unanticipated revenues from parking fees. (4 VOTES)

3.  Establish appropriations of $100,000 in the Defense Attorney Administration budget for expenses related to the defense attorney services based on unanticipated revenues from recovery of attorney expenses related to dependency and change of venue cases. (4 VOTES)

4. Transfer appropriations of $370,000 from the Public Safety Group Executive Office from Management Reserve to the Defense Attorney Administration budget for expenses related to death penalty and change of venue cases.

5. Transfer appropriations of $840,000 from the Public Safety Group Executive Office from Management Reserve to the Contributions for Trial Court budget for expenses related to utility and facility occupancy internal service billings.

6.  Establish appropriations of $500,000 in the Contributions for Trial Courts Department for expenses related to the Juvenile Trailer Major Maintenance project based on unanticipated revenues from the Poway Redevelopment Agreement Trust Fund. (4 VOTES)

7.  Transfer appropriations of $390,000 from the Public Safety Group Executive Office from Management Reserve to the Contributions for Trial Courts Department for expenses related to the Hall of Justice Enhanced Security Major Maintenance project.

8. Establish appropriations of $404,000 in the Contributions for Trial Courts Department for expenses related to major maintenance projects based on unanticipated revenues from utility rebates. (4 VOTES)

9.  Cancel appropriations and related operating transfer from the General Fund of $578,410.79 in Capital Project KK8034, Traffic Court, to provide funding for Trial Court major maintenance projects.  

10.  Establish appropriations of $578,410.79 in the Contributions for Trial Courts Department for expenses related to major maintenance projects based on fund balance made available from the cancellation of Capital Project KK8034. (4 VOTES)

11.  Establish appropriations of $25,000 in the Sheriff’s Department for Services & Supplies related to the Sheriff’s Off-Road Enforcement Team, based on unanticipated revenue from the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund. (4 VOTES)

12.  Establish appropriations of $74,994 in the Sheriff’s Department for Services & Supplies for the Sheriff’s Off-Road Enforcement Team and Search & Rescue Unit, based on unanticipated revenue from the 2001 State Off-Highway Vehicle Grants. (4 VOTES)

13.  Establish appropriations of $25,000 for the Sheriff’s Department for State mandated DNA blood draw costs based on unanticipated revenues from the State Mandate Program. (4 VOTES)

14.  Transfer appropriations of $139,657 within the Sheriff Asset Forfeiture Fund from Operating Transfers to Services and Supplies to provide for Asset Forfeiture project expenditures. 

15.  Transfer appropriations of $3,600,000 from the Public Safety Group Executive Office from Management Reserve to the Sheriff’s Department for the cost of FY01-02 negotiated salary increases, additional Inmate Medical costs, and added costs of perimeter security for county buildings.

16.  Establish appropriations of $1,800,000 in the Sheriff’s Department for additional Inmate Medical costs based on over-realized State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) revenue. (4 VOTES)

17.  Establish appropriations of $500,000 in the Public Safety Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund for an operating transfer to the Justice Facility Construction Fund for the continued construction efforts on the Regional Firearms Training Facility capital project KK6116 based on prior year over-realized Proposition 172 Public Safety revenues. (4 VOTES)

18.  Establish appropriations of $500,000 in the Justice Facility Construction Fund for the continued construction efforts on the Regional Firearms Training Facility capital project KK6116 based on unanticipated revenue from an operating transfer. (4 VOTES)

19.  Establish appropriations of $10,000 in the Sheriff’s Department for Services and Supplies related to reimbursable activities of the County’s 9-1-1 Coordinator, based on unanticipated revenue from the State of California. (4 VOTES)

20.  Establish appropriations of $908,955 in the Sheriff’s Department for contract services required for the Jail Information Management System (JIMS) Project based on unanticipated revenue from utility rebates. (4 VOTES)

21.  In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to enter into negotiations with JVB Construction Management, Inc. for project management services for construction services to be performed at the Regional Firearms Training Center (KK6116) simunitions building. Waive the advertising requirement of A-87.

22.  Establish appropriations of $1,906,296.30 in the Department of Child Support Services for Services and Supplies based on unanticipated revenue currently held in Trust Fund 511601. (4 VOTES)

23.  Authorize the Auditor and Controller to establish a trust fund for the Department of Child Support Services to comply with Family code Section 17714 requiring that health insurance performance incentive funds be segregated from other funds and earn interest.

24.  Transfer appropriations of $86,914 from the Public Safety Group Executive Office from Management Reserve to the Department of Child Support Services to make funds available for transfer to the newly establish Health Incentive Trust Fund.

25.  Authorize the remittance of $527,722 to meet the requirement of the California Legislature to return to the State the portion of the Excess State Child Support Incentive funds not spent or encumbered prior to 9/1/99.

26.  In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Purchasing and Contracting Director to enter into negotiations with Minolta; and based upon CMAS pricing and successful negotiations, award a contract for a three (3) year lease of a Micropress printing system, one (1) CF910 and four (4) Di750 print engines, and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes in work requirements or funding.  Waive the advertising requirement of A-87.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

5.

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (DISTRICT:  ALL)

As a newly formed County Department, the Department of Child Support Services is required to formulate a Conflict of Interest Code per Government Code Section 87303. The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body, with the responsibility to review and adopt the Code, for any Local Government Agency, other than Cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the County per Government Code Section 82011.

The funding source is the Fiscal Year 2001/02 Operational Plan.  These reviews require minor current year costs.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Approve the Conflict of Interest Code adopted by the Department of Child Support Services.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

6.

SUBJECT:

COUNTY LIBRARY REVISION OF LIBRARY BORROWING POLICY AND FINES AND FEES SCHEDULE

(DISTRICT: ALL)

In August, 1995, as part of the Status Report on Long-Term Plans for Serving the Citizens of San Diego County, Plan 2002, and approval of the San Diego County Library Policy Manual, the Board of Supervisors approved the policy on Library borrowing privileges, the lending periods for library materials, and updated Library fines and fees to ensure the timely return of library materials. Today’s action will amend these policies to require that borrowers under 18 obtain parental permission and signature to get a library card, amend the Library Fines and Fees Schedule to add the new format known as Digital Video Disk (DVD), reduce the fee for initiating an interlibrary loan request, and specify the period of time branch community rooms can be used by “for profit” organizations under the current fee structure.

If approved, this request will result in no current year cost, and will require no additional staff years. Assuming a 20% increase in interlibrary loans and DVD usage, it is estimated that County Library revenues will increase by $48,663.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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

2.  Adopt the revised Resolution, regarding Library Policy on Borrowing Privileges and Library Fines and Fees Schedule.

3.  Approve and authorize the Director of Library Services to implement, effective       June 2002, the amended Library Borrowing Privileges and Library Fines and Fees Schedule, as stated in the revised Resolution.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors continued this item to April 30, 2002, at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, on Consent.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

7.

SUBJECT:

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY (DISTRICT: ALL)

The County Library has received numerous gifts from individuals and groups that are interested in promoting library service to their communities.  County of San Diego Administrative Code, Section 66, permits the acceptance of gifts by the administrative head of each department of the County, subject to ratification by the Board of Supervisors.   A report of all individual gifts not exceeding $5,000 is required as well as Board of Supervisors approval to accept individual gifts over $5,000.    This action will ratify or accept gifts received by the County Library between the period of July 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001.

There are no costs to the County Library associated with the acceptance of these donations.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.      Accept the County Library Report of Gifts for the period July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, in accordance with Administrative Code Section 66.  Ratify the acceptance of gifts exceeding $5,000.

2.      Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign letters of appreciation for donations over $5,000.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

8.

SUBJECT:

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 2002 ELECTION SERIES A (DISTRICT: 5)

On March 5, 2002, the Vista voters approved the issuance of up to $140,000,000 in general obligation bonds, payable from the levy of an ad valorem tax against the taxable property in the District.  At this time, the District is requesting the issuance of the first series of such bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to be referred as the “Vista Unified School District, San Diego County, California General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2002, Series 2002A.”  The proceeds will be used to renovate and improve school buildings and facilities, and specifically, to complete the project listed in the information given to the voters (the “Bond Project List”).  The Bond Project List includes two new magnet high schools located on a single site with shared ancillary and sports facilities, expansion of the Guajome Park Academy, a new continuation high school, a new middle school, two new K-8 schools, four new elementary schools, two new temporary schools, environmental mitigation of new school sites, a multipurpose building at the Casita Center for Science (K-5 school), a multipurpose building at Washington Middle School, a stadium at Rancho Buena Vista High School, improvements to existing schools, modernization of existing schools, and educational technology infrastructure within the District.

The proposed Series A Bond issuance for approximately $100,000,000 is scheduled to close on May 30, 2002.

These bonds are general obligations of the District to be paid from ad valorem property taxes and do not constitute an obligation of the County.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DEBT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of 2002 Election General Obligation Bonds, Series A, for the Vista Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 02-127, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN DIEGO, COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAN DISGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ELECTION OF 2002, SERIES 2002A.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

9.

SUBJECT:

NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:

TEFRA HEARING FOR A TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SPRING VALLEY APARTMENT COMPLEX (DISTRICT: 2)

The Southern California Housing Development Corporation on behalf of itself and Spring Valley Housing Partners (“borrower”), has requested the County of San Diego issue not to exceed $3,500,000 of multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 60-unit multifamily rental complex located in Spring Valley.

The only action that is being requested from the County Board of Supervisors today is to approve the financing solely for purposes of satisfying the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“the Code”).  The borrower has submitted an application to the State for bond allocation.  Upon approval by the State, the borrower can proceed with the issuance of multifamily bonds through its local government sponsor.  Since the County will be the ultimate issuer of the bonds, the Debt Advisory Committee will ensure throughout this process that the bondholders would have no recourse to the County of San Diego for the repayment of the bonds as well as returning at a later date with an analysis, recommendations and approval of the financing documents.  Should the borrower not be successful in receiving an allocation, no further action will be required from the Board.

If approved, this proposal will result in no additional cost or staff years to the County.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND DEBT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Adopt the resolution approving the tax-exempt financing and the issuance of revenue bonds by the County of San Diego, for the Southern California Housing Development Corporation (SCHDC) solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 02-128, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE SPRING VALLEY APARTMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

10.

SUBJECT:

FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP - BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (DISTRICT: ALL)

This letter seeks approval of budget adjustments for departments in the Finance and General Government Group including: use of Group Reserves to cover retirement costs; establish funding to apply to the San Pasqual Academy debt; and an amendment to the Employee Benefits Spending Plan to cover increased workers’ compensation costs.

The proposed recommendations will: 1) transfer appropriations of $50,000 from Group Reserves to fund unanticipated retirement costs; 2) establish funding of $1,000,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund based on private contributions to make debt service payments; and; 3) amend the Employee Benefits ISF spending plan by $3,000,000 to cover projected FY 01-02 expenditures based on available ISF fund balance.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

1.   Waive Board of Supervisors Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, regarding mid-year uses of discretionary General Fund resources.

2.  Transfer appropriations of $50,000 from the Finance and General Government Group Management Reserves to the Civil Service Commission to establish funding to cover unanticipated retirement costs.

3.  Establish appropriations of $1,000,000 in the Contributions to Capital Outlay Fund, for San Pasqual Academy, based on unanticipated revenue received from Private Donations. (4 VOTES)

4.  Establish appropriations of $1,000,000 in the County Health Complex COF for the San Pasqual Academy, based on an Operating Transfer from the General Fund. (4 VOTES)

5.  Amend the FY 2001-02 Employee Benefits Fund ISF Spending Plan to establish appropriations of $3,000,000 in Workers’ Compensation Claims to cover projected FY 2001-02 expenditures, based on Employee Benefits ISF fund balance.

Adding Recommendation No. 6: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board with an amendment to Compensation Ordinance raising the Board of Supervisors' compensation to 100% of the judges, ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

AYES:  Cox (Recommendations 1 through 5), Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

NOES:  Cox (Recommendation 6)

11.

SUBJECT:

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

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

Not Applicable.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Note and file.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

12.

SUBJECT:

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP – OPERATIONAL PLAN ADJUSTMENTS (DISTRICT: ALL)

The Land Use and Environment Group requests Board approval for various budgetary adjustments in order to continue its mission as directed by your Board. Included in these adjustments is the transfer of Group Reserves for the Storm Water Program and projected State revenue shortfalls. In addition, appropriations based on unanticipated revenue are also requested in order to continue the efficient operation and delivery of services.

If approved, these actions will: (1) transfer appropriations of $1,940,064 in Management Reserves and Community Project monies to fund the Stormwater Program, to mitigate the impact of State revenue reductions and to fund the Otay River Valley Interpretive Center; (2) establishes funding of $1,118,734  based on revenue primarily in the Air Pollution and Control District and in Agriculture, Weights and Measures; (3) transfers appropriations of $99,078 from the Department of Environmental Health to the ISF Fleet toward the purchase of  6 vehicles and (4) reduce Planning and Land Use fund balance designation  by $350,000 and increase appropriations in the Department of Planning and Land Use to fund process backlogged permits.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

1) Waive Board Policy A-91, Mid-Year Budget Changes, regarding mid year use of discretionary general fund resources.

2) Transfer appropriations of $133,464 within the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures from Management Reserve to Services and Supplies due to the State revenue shortfall. (4 Votes)

3) Transfer Appropriations of $300,000 from the Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures as a result of the State revenue shortfall. (4 Votes)

4) Establish appropriations of $340,000 in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures based on Over-realized/unanticipated  revenue from the Erosion Control Project with the inactive Solid Waste Division of the Department of Public Works.  (4 Votes)

5) Transfer appropriations of $15,000 from the Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures for the Web Based Document Subscription Tool (4 votes)

6) Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to decrease the Planning and Land Use fund balance designation by $350,000. (4 Votes)

7) Establish appropriations of $ 350,000 in the Department of Planning and Land use for contract and inspections services based on fund balance made available by the reduction of  Planning and Land Use fund balance designation. (4 Votes)

8)  Transfer appropriations of $100,000 from the Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to the Department of Planning and Land Use for the Special Area Management Plans.  (4 Votes)

9)  Transfer appropriations of $50,000 from Community Projects, District 1, to Contributions to Capital Outlay Fund (Operating Transfer Out), to provide funding for the Otay River Valley Interpretive Center.

10) Transfer appropriations of $50,000 from Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to Contributions to Capital Outlay Fund (Operating Transfer Out), to provide funding for Otay River Valley Interpretive Center. (4 Votes)

11)  Establish appropriations of $100,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project KN2995, Otay River Valley Interpretive Center, based on an operating transfer from the General Fund.  (4 VOTES)

12) Transfer appropriations of $99,078 from Environmental Health to the General Fund Contribution to Fleet ISF for the acquisition of six (6) additional vehicles. 

13) Amend the Fleet ISF Spending Plan in the amount of $99,078 to allow for the purchase of six (6) additional vehicles based on an Operating Transfer from the General Fund Contribution to Fleet ISF.  (4 VOTES)

14) Establish appropriations of $1,185 in the Department of Environmental Health to reflect the final negotiated amount of State revenue contracts and grants for Fiscal Year 2001-02. (4 VOTES)

15) Authorize the transfer of one (1) Environmental Health Specialist II position (1 staff year) from the Department of Environmental Health to the Department of Planning and Land Use.

16) Cancel appropriations of $17,114 and related revenues in the Department of Environmental Health due to the transfer of watershed planning functions to the Department of Planning and Land Use.

17) Establish appropriations of $17,114 and related revenue in the Department of Planning and Land Use to implement the shift of responsibility for watershed planning based on the cancellation of appropriations in the Department of Environmental Health.    (4 VOTES)

18) Establish appropriations of $50,000 in the Air Pollution Control District, Vehicle Registration for the Public Education and Outreach contract based on fund balance available from prior year (Fund 285002).

19) Establish appropriation of  $612,049, in the Air Pollution Control District, based on fund balance in the Vehicle Registration  (285002) in the Air Pollution Control District's Alternative-fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure fund (Activity DMV517

20) Establish appropriations of $115,500 in the Air Pollution Control District for equipment based on unanticipated Mitigation Fees paid by power generators to monitor power plant emissions during the energy crisis. 

21) Establish appropriations of $191,600 in the Department of Public Works Julian Sanitation District based on an operating transfer from the Land Use and Environment Group, for the Julian Wastewater Plant Project.  (4 Votes)

22) Establish appropriations of  $400,000 in the Department of Public Works Flood Control District based on an operating transfer from the Land Use and Environment Group, for the Watershed Management Plans of the Santa Margarita and Tijuana River Valley.  (4 Votes)

23) Transfer appropriations of $400,000 from the Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to the Department of Planning and Land Use ($200,000) and to the Department of Environmental Health ($200,000) for Watershed Management Plans of the Otay River and San Diego River. (4 Votes)

24) Transfer appropriations of $250,000 in the Department of Public Works based on an operating transfer from the Land Use and Environment Group for the Watercourse Assessment Program. (4 Votes)

25) Transfer appropriations of $50,000 from the Land Use and Environment Group’s Management Reserve to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the Oak Tree Conservation Committee for the conservation and planting of native oak species within the County’s park system. (4 Votes)

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

13.

SUBJECT:

CAN YOU HEAR ME IN THE BACK? (DISTRICT: 2)

Today’s proposal will provide funds for a sound system in the Alpine Community Center for use by the Planning Group and other community organizations that utilize the community center for meetings and events.

The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendation is $3,822. The funding source is FY 2001-2002 District Two Community Projects (0262). This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.

SUPERVISOR JACOB:

1.   Allocate $3,822 from the District Two Community Projects fund (0262) to the Department of Planning and Land Use (5663) to purchase a new sound system for use at the Alpine Community Center.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

14.

SUBJECT:

CLOSED SESSION (DISTRICT: ALL)

A.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Anthony Garner v. John Snyder, et al.; San Diego County Superior Court, Case No. GIN 018972

B.         CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Teodoro Miranda, et al. v. County of San Diego et al; San Diego County Superior Court Case No. GIS 006311

C.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREATENED LITIGATION
Anticipated litigation pursuant to section (b) of Government Code section 54956.9
No. of Potential Cases:             1         

Any reportable matters will be announced prior to the Wednesday, April 23, 2002 Board of Supervisors Planning and Land Use, Air Pollution Control District, Flood Control District and Sanitation Districts meeting.

15.

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY (DISTRICT: ALL)

The men and women of law enforcement in San Diego County serve to protect our lives and our property. They apprehend and detain those people who would act outside the law and seek to do us harm. Tragically, some peace officers lose their lives and pay the ultimate price for acting as defenders of our liberty. Since the attacks on our country on September 11^th, many of us have felt a renewed appreciation for the service performed by our nation’s peace officers and a deeper gratitude for their willingness to step forward and face potential danger.

This board letter presents a resolution in support of Law Enforcement Memorial Day and designates May 8, 2002 as “Law Enforcement Memorial Day” throughout San Diego County. It further directs the Chief Administrative Officer to ensure that all United States flags be flown at half-staff at all buildings and grounds of the County of San Diego on Law Enforcement Memorial Day.

This item will not have a fiscal impact on the County.

SUPERVISOR SLATER

1.  Approve the Resolution in support of Law Enforcement Memorial Day and encourage all other San Diego government agencies to do the same.

2.  Designate May 8, 2002 as “Law Enforcement Memorial Day” throughout San Diego County.

3.  Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to order that all flags of the United States of America be flown at half-staff on Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 8, at all buildings and grounds of the County of San Diego.

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, and authorized the Chairman  to send a letter to the other cities requesting they take the same action,  on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 02-129, entitled: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY.

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

16.

SUBJECT:

COMMUNITY PROJECTS (DISTRICTS: 1 AND 4)

The County of San Diego’s improved fiscal condition has enabled the reinvestment of taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public. This action today will assist the Alpha Project for the Homeless in serving the community after a two-alarm fire destroyed their corporate office.

The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendations is $15,000.  The funding source is FY 2000-2001 fund balance.  This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.

CHAIRMAN RON ROBERTS AND VICE CHAIRMAN GREG COX:

Allocate $7,500 from the Community Projects budget (0261) and $7,500 from the Community Projects budget (0264) to the Alpha Project for the Homeless for one-time relocation expenses following the fire of April 13, 2002.  Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with the Alpha Project for the Homeless establishing the terms for  receipt of the funds described above.

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

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

17.

SUBJECT:

SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION (DISTRICT: ALL)

On April 16, 2002 (1), your Board introduced ordinance for further Board consideration on April 23, 2002.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

Adopt Ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IIIr TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Ordinance No. 9457 (N.S.), entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IIIr TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION

AYES:  Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn

18.

SUBJECT:

PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS (DISTRICT: ALL)

Supervisor Jacob presented a Proclamation honoring 35 years of service to the Probation Department  to Daniel Hermanson.

Supervisor Slater presented a Proclamation honoring Sexual Assault Awareness to The Eye Council.

Chairman Roberts presented Chief Administrative Officer, Walter F. Ekard, and Chief Financial Officer/Auditor and Controller, William J. Kelly, a check in the amount of $153,170 from the Attorney General for the General Fund.

19.

SUBJECT:

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (DISTRICT: ALL)