STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004, 9:00 AM
Board of Supervisors North Chamber
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California
MORNING SESSION: - Meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.
Present: Supervisors Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman; Pam Slater-Price, Vice Chairwoman; Greg Cox; Ron Roberts; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.
Invocation led by Pastor Alan Ernst of the Casa De Oro Baptist Church in Spring Valley.
Pledge of Allegiance led by 10th grader Jennifer Barr of Poway.
Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meeting of August 3, 2004.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Cox, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the meeting of August 3, 2004.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
Public Communications: [No Speakers]
Category / Agenda No. / Subject /Community Services / 1. / SET HEARING FOR 3/15/05
PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 STRATEGY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FUNDS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAMS]
2. / FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 5469 KEARNY VILLA ROAD, SAN DIEGO
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): GAS TAX IN THE ROAD FUND AND MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE IN THE INACTIVE WASTE SITE MANAGEMENT FUND]
Health & Human Services / 3. / “SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT” – A DENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN
4. / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT SPENDING PLAN
5. / HIV/AIDS-RELATED STATE REVENUE AGREEMENTS: AIDS MASTER GRANT, ADAP AND STD PROGRAMS
(4 VOTES)
6. / GUARDIAN ANGELS COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): OLDER AMERICAN ACT]
7. / CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Public Safety / 8. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM HONORARY DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): DONATION FROM THE HONORARY DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION]
9. / DISTRICT ATTORNEY: FEDERAL SEIZED ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): DISTRICT ATTORNEY FEDERAL SEIZED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND BALANCE]
(4 VOTES)
10. / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF SECURE COVERED PARKING SPACES FOR COUNTY VEHICLES
11. / OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES UPDATE OF FEDERAL AND STATE SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS
Financial & General Government / 12. / RESPONSE TO 2003-2004 GRAND JURY REPORTS
13. / SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 1A, “PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES”
14. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
15. / APPEAL BY HARRAH’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND HCAL CORPORATION OF THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR’S DETERMINATION OF UNIFORM TOURIST TAX DUE
16. / SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 1997 ELECTION SERIES C
17. / FIXING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX RATES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/05
18. / ADOPTION OF FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY SERVICE AREAS, MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, AND PERMANENT ROAD DIVISIONS
19. / CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 FINAL BUDGET RESOLUTION, PRIOR YEAR ENCUMBRANCES, AND PENALTY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
(4 VOTES)
20. / EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONTRACTS
21. / RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTION OF RETIREMENT BOARD MEMBERS -- SEVENTH AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS
Communications Received / 22. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 23. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Closed Session / 24. / CLOSED SESSION
Finance & General Government / 25 / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANTS
26 / ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS
Presentations/Awards / 27. / PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
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1. / SUBJECT: / SET HEARING FOR 3/15/05PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 STRATEGY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
This action will hold the first public hearing to consider and approve the proposed 2005-2006 Annual Funding Plan Strategy that provides broad direction for the use of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program funds. A second public hearing for consideration of the 2005-2006 Draft Annual Funding Plan and 2005-2010 County Consortium Consolidated Plan is scheduled for March 15, 2005. These federal programs provide funds for public infrastructure, revitalization of lower-income communities, and development of affordable housing for low-income residents and persons with special needs. The funds also serve children and families in need of emergency shelter and persons with HIV/AIDS. The Board of Supervisors’ approval of the attached 2005-2006 Annual Funding Plan Strategy will guide staff in development of the Annual Funding Plan and is the first major step in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Annual Funding Plan schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request will be included in the Housing and Community Development 2005-2006 Multi-year Projects Budget. The funding sources are Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs. If approved, this request will result in no current year cost, no annual cost, and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
The request will have a positive impact on the business community, as the recommended Strategy will guide the development of the 2005-2006 Annual Funding Plan, including funds for construction of housing and public improvements. The funded projects will be implemented by private construction firms selected through a competitive bid process.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Hold the first public hearing to consider the 2005-2006 Annual Funding Plan Strategy that provides broad direction for the use of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program funds.
- Approve the proposed 2005-2006 Annual Funding Plan Strategy.
- Direct staff to prepare, and return to the Board, a proposed 2005-2006 Draft Annual Funding Plan, and 2005-2010 Draft County Consortium Consolidated Plan, for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs.
- Set a Board of Supervisors public hearing on March 15, 2005 to consider the 2005-2006 Draft Annual Funding Plan and 2005-2010 Draft County Consortium Consolidated Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program funds.
- Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to adjust this hearing date, if required, to comply with the 2005 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, setting hearing for March 15, 2005, at 9:00 a.m.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 5469 KEARNY VILLA ROAD, SAN DIEGO (DISTRICT: 4)
OVERVIEW:
On June 29, 1999 (22), the Board approved a five-year lease for 6,810 square feet of office space with two five-year options to extend the term at the current fair market rental rate. On January 30, 2004, the County exercised its option to extend the term for five years, beginning on August 1, 2004. The fair market rent for the extended term is $1.80 per square foot per month, full service.
Today's request is to approve a First Amendment to Lease, which will delete 1,943 square feet from the third floor premises and reduce the monthly rent from $12,258 to $8,761. Departmental operating efficiency and customer service will not be affected by the reduction of this office space.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is 75% gas tax in the Road Fund and 25% miscellaneous revenue in the Inactive Waste Site Management fund. If approved, this request will result in $108,629 current year cost, $107,805 annual cost and will require the addition of no staff years. There is no General Fund cost.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the Act, as it involves a reduction of space.
2. Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute five copies of the First Amendment to Lease for the space located at 5469 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, County Contract No. 37325-E.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / “SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT” – A DENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR CHILDREN (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of children age 5 to 17 years – and it is preventable. According to a report of the surgeon general on oral health, 79% of 17 year olds will have suffered from tooth decay and an unbelievable 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental-related illness. Unfortunately, San Diego County is not exempt from this dental health crisis. In 1999, a screening of local students between grades 2 and 5 revealed that 30% of them had untreated cavities and 74% had active gum disease. Tooth decay is the most common “well-child” diagnosis in the San Diego County Child Health and Disability Prevention program. Like the national and state statistics, San Diego County children in low-income households are far more likely to have poor oral health and far less likely to obtain treatment.
To address the dental health crisis in San Diego County, the “Something to Smile About” dental health initiative will create a partnership between the County of San Diego’s “Share the Care” dental program and local community partners to establish a dental health promotion pilot site in Escondido. This pilot program will target low income children who are least likely to have access to preventative dental services and who are most likely to experience dental health disease. The program will provide preventative education, screenings and sealant/fluoride varnish treatments clinics.
Let’s give San Diego County children “something to smile about.”
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
VICE CHAIRWOMAN SLATER-PRICE:
- Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to work with the North County Dental Task Force (NCDTF) and other community-based organizations to develop a collaborative program with the county’s Share the Care dental program to promote dental health and access to dental healthcare.
- Direct the CAO to work with the NCDTF to leverage $10,000 of District 3 community projects funds given on June 22nd for dental services to set up a pilot program in Escondido to provide dental health screenings, sealants and preventative services to underserved children.
- Direct the CAO to help the NCDTF and other community-based organizations seek grants to support this initiative and to expand it countywide.
- Direct the CAO to return to the board in 180 days with an update on the pilot program and, based on grant funding, the feasibility of expanding the program countywide.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT SPENDING PLAN
(DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) annually receives funding from a Federal Block Grant source, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA funds must be used for services to mentally ill adults, children, and adolescents. To comply with California Department of Mental Health requirements, a spending plan for the use of these funds must be developed annually. The Board ratified the Fiscal Year 2003-04 SAMHSA spending plan on October 7, 2003 (4). Today’s action will ratify the FY 2004-05 plan, which has been submitted to the State in accordance with State procedures. In accordance with previous Board direction, this action also seeks authorization for the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to approve the revised mid-year FY 2004-05 spending plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are included in the FY 2004-05 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in FY 2004-05 cost and revenue of $3,214,053 and subsequent year cost and revenue of $3,214,053. The revenue source is Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant funding of $3,214,053. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery.
2. Accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Federal Block Grant funds of $3,180,691 for FY 2004-05 and $33,362 in additional funding for FY 2003-04, for a total of $3,214,053.
3. Ratify the proposed SAMHSA spending plan for FY 2004-05 for $2,301,839 in ongoing annual base funding, $878,852 in dual diagnosis set-aside, and $33,362 for increased FY 2003-04 base funding, and authorize the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to approve the revised mid-year FY 2004-05 spending plan.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / HIV/AIDS-RELATED STATE REVENUE AGREEMENTS: AIDS MASTER GRANT, ADAP AND STD PROGRAMS (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
For ten years, the Board has approved the California Department of Health Services, (State) AIDS Master Grant Agreement to provide county-wide HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance services to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS in San Diego County. The Board most recently authorized amendments for the agreement on September 16, 2003 (3). The State AIDS Master Grant has an array of HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance service components. The State allocates a portion of the funding directly to county governments, but also requires a competitive grant application process from the County of San Diego to determine other parts of the funding awards. On February 24, 2004 (14) your Board authorized the Director, Health and Human Services Agency, to
seek state grants to further develop and expand the HIV High Risk and other Education and Prevention Initiatives. This proposal seeks Board approval to execute an agreement for the FY 2004-05 AIDS Master Grant, for $4,247,538, including those funds awarded through the application process.