STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2003, 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors North Chamber

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California

MORNING SESSION: - Meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m.

Present: Supervisors Greg Cox, Chairman; Dianne Jacob, Vice Chairwoman; Pam Slater; Ron Roberts; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Invocation by Father Scott McColl of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Winston McColl, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, County of San Diego.

Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Items

Category / Agenda No. / Subject /
Health & Human Services / 1. / SAN DIEGO TRAUMA SYSTEM ASSESSMENT REPORT
2. / HEALTH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, MENTAL HEALTH REALIGNMENT AND HEALTH REALIGNMENT]
3. / SERVICE PROCUREMENTS FOR SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ADULTS AT-RISK
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGING]
4. / OUT OF COUNTRY BUSINESS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES BIOTERRORISM STAFF
Community Services / 5. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
BID OPENING TO SELL REAL PROPERTY – 2900 BLOCK OF BANCROFT DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY – THOMAS BROS. MAP 1271 A-6 – COUNTY PARCEL 2003-0022-A
(4 VOTES)
6. / SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR OUTFITTING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND-VEHICLE ACQUISITION]
Public Safety / 7. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT OF COUNTRY BUSINESS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): SHERIFF’S FY 2003-04 BUDGET]
Financial & General Government / 8. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FY 2001-2002 FUND BALANCE]
Communications Received / 9. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 10. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Closed Session / 11. / CLOSED SESSION
Financial & General Government / 12. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
Community Services / 13. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: REENGINEERING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AND OUTSOURCING CENTRAL STORES
14. / IMPROVING EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY FACILITIES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FY 2002-2003 COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR DISTRICT 2]
15. / MAXIMIZING RESOURCES TO BETTER SERVE THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
16. / OPERATION YELLOW RIBBON
Presentation/Awards / 17. / PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

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1. / SUBJECT: / SAN DIEGO TRAUMA SYSTEM ASSESSMENT REPORT (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
On February 12, 2002 (19), at the recommendation of Supervisor Ron Roberts, the Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to conduct a voluntary assessment of the local trauma care system, and to provide recommendations for enhancing trauma services in San Diego County. On April 16, 2002 (7), the Board approved a competitive solicitation to select a consultant to assess the clinical, programmatic and fiscal aspects of the San Diego Trauma System. The County awarded a contract on September 24, 2002 to The Abaris Group, a consulting firm with reputable expertise in trauma studies, to conduct the assessment. Board authority is requested to accept The Abaris Group’s Trauma System Assessment Study 2003 and implement, in stages, the recommendations in the study.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
  1. Receive the Trauma System Assessment Study 2003 prepared by The Abaris Group and extend appreciation to all participants, including hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and prehospital personnel, for their commitment to the people of San Diego County.
  1. Direct staff to work with the San Diego Trauma Centers, the Healthcare Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and other appropriate emergency medical services committees in reviewing the recommendations of the Trauma System Assessment Report, prioritizing them, and implementing those recommendations that are feasible.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / HEALTH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
On May 12, 1998 (12), the Board of Supervisors authorized the release of a Request for Proposals for education and advocacy services for consumers in the County’s mental health, physical health and County Medical Services programs. On December 8, 1998 (27), the Board approved a contract with Legal Aid Society of San Diego Inc., to provide these services through the Consumer Center for Health Education and Advocacy. This contract will end June 30, 2003. Board action is requested to conduct a competitive solicitation for contracted services to continue these advocacy and education services for consumers in San Diego County.
This item supports the Safe and Livable Communities Initiative in the County’s Strategic Plan, which promotes wellness and self sufficiency among all county residents by continuing an education and advocacy model that enhances access to and the quality of care for county residents receiving mental and physical health services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are included in the FY 2003-04 Approved Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will result in $589,500 in FY 2003-04 and subsequent years’ cost and revenue. The funding sources are Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health Realignment and Health Realignment. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
  1. In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract to provide education and advocacy services for consumers participating in or eligible for Healthy San Diego, Children’s Mental Health, Adult and Older Adult Mental Health, and County Medical Services programs through June 30, 2005 with three option years through June 30, 2008 and up to an additional six months if required, subject to the availability of funds; and to amend the contract as required, to reflect changes in services and funding allocations subject to approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.
  1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, authorize the Director, Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc., Contract #44164, to amend the contract to extend the term for up to six months, and to amend the contract as required for changes to funding and services subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.

ACTION:

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: / SERVICE PROCUREMENTS FOR SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ADULTS AT-RISK (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services, provides a variety of programs serving seniors and the disabled. This item requests Board approval to conduct four competitive procurements to insure that twenty-four hour access for reporting suspected incidents of adult and elder abuse is available to the public; to select a provider for the In-Home Supportive Services contract services; and, to select providers for Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers and the Brown Bag program. It also requests authorization for the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to negotiate and award an agreement for the Older Adult Services and Information Systems program.
This item will further the “Safe and Livable Communities” Strategic Initiative of the County of San Diego and furthers the mission of the County’s Health & Human Services Agency, to “Make people’s lives safer, healthier and self-sufficient by managing essential services.” These recommendations will provide for contracted services that will help implement objectives aimed at stopping domestic violence, and promoting the health, well being and self-sufficiency of adults and seniors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request will be included in the Health and Human Services Agency’s Fiscal Year 2003-04 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in estimated FY 2003-04 and subsequent years costs and revenues of $15,902,942. The sources of funding are the State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Aging. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for the Adult Protective Services after hours adult abuse reporting telephone hotline, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for a term of one year, through June 30, 2004, with three option years and up to an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency.
2.  In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for the In-Home Supportive Services contracted services, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award contract(s) for a term of one year, with two option years and up to an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency.
3.  In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Centers, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award contracts for a term of one year, through June 30, 2004, with three option years and up to an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of Health and Human Services Agency.
4.  In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for Brown Bag nutritional assistance program, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for a term of one year, through June 30, 2004, with three option years and up to an additional six months if needed, subject to availability of funding, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency.
5.  In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with the Clairemont Friendship Senior Center and subject to negotiations and a determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for the Older Adult Services and Information Systems (OASIS) program site located at Mission Valley Center for one year, through June 30, 2004, and three option years through June 30, 2007, and an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect changes to services and funding, subject to approval of the Director of Health and Human Services Agency.

ACTION:

Continuing Recommendation No. 2 to April 29, 2003, ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended on remaining items, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / OUT OF COUNTRY BUSINESS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES BIOTERRORISM STAFF (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
This item requests authority for one Public Health Services Bioterrorism staff to attend a State Homeland Security Seminar in Israel to participate in educational opportunities involving emergency management, counter-terrorism, bio-terrorism and homeland security activities.
This item supports the Safe and Livable Communities Initiative of the County’s Strategic Plan by placing a priority on healthy behaviors, disease surveillance, preventive care and access to a full range of services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2002-2004 Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency includes $2,000 in the FY 2002-2003 budget based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revenues. If approved, this item will result in no change to net General Fund costs and no additional staff years in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Authorize out-of-country business to Israel for one Public Health Services Bioterrorism staff to attend a State Homeland Security Seminar training to be held within the next 90 days for the purpose of information exchange and training opportunities on emergency management, counter-terrorism, bio-terrorism and homeland security activities.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
BID OPENING TO SELL REAL PROPERTY – 2900 BLOCK OF BANCROFT DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY – THOMAS BROS. MAP 1271 A-6 – COUNTY PARCEL 2003-0022-A
(DISTRICT: 4)
OVERVIEW:
On March 11, 2003 (8), the Board adopted Resolution No. 03-042, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AND NOTICE INVITING BIDS (DEFERRED PAYMENT TERMS), and set Public Hearing for April 8, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
The County owns a 7,170 square-foot parcel in the 2900 block of Bancroft Drive in Spring Valley that was acquired for the expansion of Bancroft Drive and is now considered to be excess to County needs. The Department of General Services is requesting that this property be declared surplus and be offered for sale to the highest bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, and if an all-cash sale is consummated, this request will result in approximately $25,000 in current revenue to the Department of Public Works Road Fund, no annual revenue, and the addition of no staff years. Alternatively, if a terms sale is consummated, this request will result in approximately $5,000 in current-year revenue, $1,800 in annual interest-payment revenue for a period of up to five years, the pay-off of the principal balance of approximately $20,000 at the end of five years or less, and the addition of no staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
If this sale is consummated, the existing C-36 General Commercial zoning would allow a small shop or store. Residences may be permitted as secondary uses or as a primary use with a Major Use permit. Development of this property will provide an opportunity for new construction activity.