STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009

Board Of Supervisors North Chamber

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California

MORNING SESSION: - Meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m.

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

Invocation by Pastor Archie Robinson, from New Birth Kingdom Covenant in Spring Valley.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Cabot and Cassie Van Til and Wyatt Travis, who are members of Rolando Little League.

Approval of Board of Supervisors Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for meeting of September 15, 2009 and September 22, 2009.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the meeting of September 15, 2009 and September 22, 2009.

AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn

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Category / Agenda No. / Subject
Public Safety / 1. / SHERIFF – APPROPRIATION OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 AWARD FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): unanticipated Recovery Act grant revenue from the USDOJ BJA through CVPD for the project period]
(4 VOTES)
2. / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – ARCHSTONE FOUNDATION ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT INITIATIVE
3. / MEDICAL EXAMINER – PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): unanticipated grant revenue from United States Department of Justice]
(4 VOTES)
4. / OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – FY08 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): federal Department of Homeland Security through the Cal EMA FY08 BZPP grant]
(4 VOTES)
5. / OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – FY09 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM RESOLUTION
Health and Human Services / 6. / PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): California Department of Aging and the County’s Tobacco Securitization Endowment Fund]
7. / SERVICE DELIVERY EFFICIENCIES FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY
8. / COMPETITIVE AND SOLE SOURCE SOLICITATIONS FOR H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINATION SERVICES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): State of California Department of Public Health]
9. / EXEMPTION FROM SPARE WHEEL REQUIREMENT FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY AMBULANCES
Community Services / 10. / ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR ATTENDANCE
11. / CERTIFICATION OF PETITION REGARDING EAST OTAY MESA RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER AND LANDFILL ORDINANCE
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): General Purpose Revenue]
Appointments / 12. / APPOINTMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (CSAC)
Financial and General Government / 13. / Neighborhood reinvestment grants (district: 5)
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): Neighborhood Reinvestment budget]
14. / NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM (DISTRICT: 1)
15. / AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
Communications Received / 16. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 17. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Financial and General Government / 18. / HONORING NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK
Closed Session / 19. / CLOSED SESSION
Presentations/Awards / 20. / PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
Public Communication / 21. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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1. / SUBJECT: / SHERIFF – APPROPRIATION OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 AWARD FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT (DistrictS: All)
OVERVIEW:
On March 3, 2009 (12), your Board approved the application and acceptance of grant funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), also known as the Economic Stimulus Plan. The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) submitted an application to the U. S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ BJA) and was awarded funds under the Recovery Act Solicitation titled Combating Criminal Narcotics Activity (CCNA) Stemming from the Southern Border of the United States. Since this grant award from the USDOJ BJA through the CVPD will reimburse the salaries and benefits of two Deputy Sheriff positions, the Sheriff will enter into an agreement with the CVPD for $585,014. This request is to establish appropriations of grant funds totaling $306,976 and to fund two positions (2.0 additional staff years) in the Sheriff’s Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not included in the Sheriff’s FY 2009-11 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in estimated current year costs and revenue of $306,976 and direct costs and revenue of $278,038 in FY 2010-11. The funding source is unanticipated Recovery Act grant revenue from the USDOJ BJA through CVPD for the project period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and the action will require the addition of two staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
SHERIFF
1.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for grants.
2. 
3.  Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designee, and the Sheriff, or his designee, to execute all required grant and grant related documents, including a memorandum of understanding with the CVPD and any annual extensions, amendments, and/or revisions thereof that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
4.  Establish appropriations of $306,976 in the Sheriff’s Department for salaries and benefits ($264,276), services and supplies ($5,500), and fixed assets ($37,200) based on unanticipated revenue from USDOJ BJA. (4 VOTES)
5.  Approve the request to fund two positions (add 2.0 staff years) in the Sheriff’s Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 Operational Plan and authorize the Department of Human Resources to appropriately classify these positions.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – ARCHSTONE FOUNDATION ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT INITIATIVE (DistrictS: All)
OVERVIEW:
This is a request to authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into a sole source contract with the Center for Community Solutions for the amount of $395,000, for the period of November 1, 2009 through April 30, 2011. This is Phase II of funding granted to the District Attorney’s Office by the Archstone Foundation to sustain the Helping and Outreach to Protect the Elderly (HOPE Team) program. The HOPE Team provides a comprehensive, wraparound service delivery model for victims of elder abuse and neglect. The Archstone Foundation is a private philanthropic organization, whose mission is to assist in preparing society to meet the needs of an aging population.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2009-11 Operational Plan for the District Attorney’s Office. If approved, this request will result in Fiscal Year 2009-10 costs and revenue of $175,555; and Fiscal Year 2010-2011 costs and revenue of $219,445. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
1.  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 Center for Community Solutions (CCS) and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract to implement components of the Hope Team project for one (1) year and six (6) months and 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 District Attorney. Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.
2.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for grants and requires Department to docket contracts with the Board of Supervisors at least 60 days prior to the effective date of Contract.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / MEDICAL EXAMINER – PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE (DistrictS: All)
OVERVIEW:
On May 12, 2009 (4), your Board approved the Medical Examiner’s submission of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program (Coverdell grant) Application to the United States Department of Justice. The Paul Coverdell Grant is intended to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. On September 16, 2009, the Department of Justice notified the Medical Examiner that the Coverdell Grant Application was approved. This is a request to authorize the Medical Examiner’s Office to accept $125,000 in Coverdell Grant funds from the Department of Justice for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2009-11 Operational Plan in the Medical Examiner’s Office. If approved, this request will result in current year costs and revenue of $125,000. The funding source is unanticipated grant revenue from United States Department of Justice. The grant period is from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Authorize the acceptance of $125,000 in grant funds for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program from the United States Department of Justice for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
2.  Establish appropriations of $125,000 in the Medical Examiner’s Office for services and supplies ($45,000) and fixed assets ($80,000) based on unanticipated revenue from the United States Department of Justice. (4 VOTES)
3.  Authorize the Chief Medical Examiner to review and execute all related grant documents, including any extensions, amendments, and/or revisions thereof that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – FY08 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING (District: 2, 3, 4, 5)
OVERVIEW:
On November 18, 2008 (6), your Board adopted a resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to apply for $965,150 from the FY08 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) funded by the federal Department of Homeland Security. This is a request to authorize the Office of Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Department to accept $965,150 in BZPP grant funds to reduce vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and key resource (CI/KR) sites in the event of a terrorist threat or attack. In federal Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08), five CI/KR sites in the County were chosen by the federal Department of Homeland Security to receive funding from the BZPP grant. This funding, sub-granted through the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) from the federal Department of Homeland Security, is for equipment purchases and grant administration. The Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego Police Department and the Escondido Police Department will be purchasing the equipment to enhance the protected area around the CI/KR sites. The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for administering and distributing the funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2009-11 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in current year costs and revenue of $965,150 in Fiscal Year 2009-10, with a pass-through of $748,956 to local jurisdictions; the remaining $187,239 will be used to purchase equipment in the Sheriff’s Department and $28,955 of over realized revenue will be used to conduct grant administration in the Office of Emergency Services without increasing appropriations. The funding source is the federal Department of Homeland Security through the Cal EMA FY08 BZPP grant. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Authorize the Office of Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Department to accept the BZPP funds, which must be expended by March 31, 2011, in the amount of $965,150 to reduce vulnerabilities of CI/KR sites in the event of a terrorist threat or attack.
2.  Establish appropriations of $187,239 in the Sheriff’s Department for services and supplies to purchase equipment to enhance CI/KR protection based on unanticipated revenue from the Cal EMA. (4 VOTES)
3.  Establish appropriations of $748,956 in the Office of Emergency Services to pass through to other agencies and to enter into contracts with local jurisdictions to purchase equipment to enhance CI/KR protection based on unanticipated revenue from the Cal EMA. (4 VOTES)
4.  Authorize the Director of the Office of Emergency Services to enter into expenditure contracts of $748,956 with the San Diego Police Department ($561,717) and the Escondido Police Department ($187,239) to enhance CI/KR protection.
5.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue, and Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES – FY09 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM RESOLUTION (DistrictS: All)
OVERVIEW:
This is a request to adopt a resolution approving an application to the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) for $776,000 in funding from the FY09 Buffer Zone Protection Program and authorize the Office of Emergency Services to execute the grant agreement and any amendments with the State of California for the purposes of this grant.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. If the application is approved, it will result in a $776,000 grant from the Cal EMA. There is no match requirement for this grant. If the FY09 Buffer Zone Protection Program is approved, the Office of Emergency Services will return to your Board for approval to receive the award and appropriate the funds.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Adopt a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE FY09 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT.