STATEMENT OF pROCEEDINGS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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, Vice Chairwoman; Greg Cox; Ron Roberts; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.
Invocation led by Bishop Bill Riggins of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, La Mesa 2nd Ward.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Taylor and Paige Morris, students at Marvin Elementary School.
Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for Meeting of February 10, 2004.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Slater, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meeting of February 10, 2004.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
2/24/04 1
Category / Agenda No. / SubjectLand Use & Environment / 1. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
2. / POLICY ON LIMITING THE PURCHASES OF SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (SUV) FOR THE COUNTY
3. / CUSTOMER SATISFACTION – REPORT ON CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYS
Public Safety / 4. / AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (ARJIS)
5. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - FIRE MITIGATION FEE REVIEW COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT AND INCREASE IN FIRE MITIGATION FEE
6. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-COUNTRY TRAVEL
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): SHERIFF’S FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 BUDGET]
7. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT OF INMATE WELFARE FUND EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
8. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROCUREMENT OF PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): SHERIFF’S FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 OPERATIONAL PLAN]
9. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROCUREMENT OF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY SERVICES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): SHERIFF’S FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 OPERATIONAL PLAN]
Health & Human Services / 10. / CONTINUATION OF LOCAL BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS FUNDING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FEDERAL CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION VIA THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES]
(4 VOTES)
11. / SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING REPORT CARD 2003
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT SUPPLEMENTAL]
12. / MANAGED CARE MEDI-CAL SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES REVENUE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): STATE GENERAL FUND]
13. / HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION LOCAL PLAN
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): HRSA]
(4 VOTES)
14. / HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES
15. / HIV/AIDS-RELATED RYAN WHITE CARE ACT REVENUE AND SERVICES
16. / HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES - STATE FUNDING FOR STD PROGRAM
(4 VOTES)
Financial & General Government / 17. / 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
18. / CABLE TV GRANT AWARD PROGRAM
(4 VOTES)
19. / CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND - COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
20. / REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: INTEGRATED PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
21. / AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
22. / COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS – DENTAL PLAN; LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
23. / FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 SECOND QUARTER OPERATIONAL PLAN STATUS REPORT, FIRESTORM 2003 UPDATE, CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, RATIFICATION / EXECUTION / ACCEPTANCE OF REVENUE / GRANT AGREEMENTS, EARLY REDEMPTION OF BONDS, ADOPT RESOLUTION RE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, CHDP/EPSDT SUBVENTION CERTIFICATION AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
(4 VOTES)
Communications Received / 24. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 25. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENT
Closed Session / 26. / CLOSED SESSION
Public Safety / 27. / SUPPORTING THE GANG PREVENTION AND EFFECTIVE DETERRENCE ACT OF 2003
Finance & General Government / 28. / ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS
29. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANTS (DISTRICT: 3)
Presentations/Awards / 30. / PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
Public Communications / 31. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
2/24/04 50
1. / SUBJECT: / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS (DISTRICT 1)OVERVIEW:
The County of San Diego is fortunate to have an opportunity to reinvest taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public. This action today will assist several community-based organizations in meeting the needs of individuals and families.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the proposed recommendations is $840,000. This action will result in the addition of no staff years and no future costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
SUPERVISOR COX:
- Allocate $10,000 from Community Projects budget (0261) to the San Diego Friends of Parks and Recreation Foundation for the purchase of annual passes, skateboards and safety equipment for youth in the communities of Stockton, Logan Heights and Memorial.
- Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the South Bay Partnership Coalition to support the 3rd Annual “Males as Positive Forces” conference.
- Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the Big Brothers & Sisters of San Diego County for information technology infrastructure.
- Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the San Diego Council of the Navy League for costs associated with the Navy League 2004 National Convention.
- Find that the allocation to the Mental Health Association in San Diego County is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
- Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the Mental Health Association in San Diego County for permitting fees, renovation and equipment for a new kitchen at the Visions client-operated, social rehabilitation and vocational training center in Chula Vista.
- Find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Bonita-Sunnyside Library and Museum project is on file with the Department of General Services and was prepared in compliance with the CEQA and State and County CEQA Guidelines, that the decision-making body reviewed and considered the information contained therein before approving the project, and that the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Board of Supervisors; and find that there are no changes in the project or in the circumstances under which it is undertaken which involve significant new environmental impacts which were not considered in the previously adopted MND, or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, and that no new information of substantial importance has become available since the MND was prepared.
- Transfer $800,000 from the Community Projects budget (0261) to the Capital Project KK3458, Bonita-Sunnyside Library and Museum Project.
- Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute a grant agreement with the organizations listed in Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above.
- Find that all grant awards described above have a public purpose.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / POLICY ON LIMITING THE PURCHASES OF SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (SUV) FOR THE COUNTY
(DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
Of the 4,000 vehicles the County of San Diego currently has in its fleet, 188 non-law enforcement vehicles are Sport Utility types (SUVs). Evidence from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shown that SUVs consume more gas and cause more emissions that negatively impact our air quality. As a member of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), I review the data on what poor air quality does to children and adults with asthma and feel this issue needs to be addressed seriously by this body. Also, the taxpayer has an interest in knowing that the excessive cost for fuel consumption of these vehicles is impacting our limited resources at the county. I am not opposed to individuals owning SUVs and they do serve a valuable purpose for certain job functions in the county. However, as a public agency, we have a duty to preserve public health and limit, where we control, the purchases of these vehicles that impact the air quality in our region and add an excessive cost to our budget. Although, the County of San Diego’s Department of General Services should be commended for their support of the environment by using re-refined oil to reduce virgin oil consumption and implements an unwritten policy of purchasing Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and hybrid vehicles where necessary, I believe a more formalized policy should be adopted by this Board to limit the purchases of SUVs for only those functions that absolutely require the unique features of an SUV.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None by this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
SUPERVISOR ROBERTS:
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to:
Work with County Counsel to develop a policy for the Director of General Services to purchase the appropriate size of vehicle for each County vehicle assignment, specifically evaluating fuel efficiency, emissions and standardization of maintenance in arriving at the decision of the appropriate vehicle. The goal is to purchase the most fuel efficient, lowest emission vehicle available within the class of vehicle that is available through the County’s acquisition contract. Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) will not be purchased unless justified based on verified work assignment. Also, in all fleet vehicle purchases, to the extent practical, the County of San Diego will continue to support Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) and strategies to reduce the consumption of petroleum based fuels. Law Enforcement vehicles will be exempt from this policy.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts
NOES: Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / CUSTOMER SATISFACTION – REPORT ON CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYS (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The citizens of San Diego County expect quality services whether shopping at a local business or requesting a service delivered by a local government agency. In fact, customers served by the government should have even higher expectations from public agencies because they cannot go elsewhere for service. Customer service improvement is one of the Board priorities, and a key theme of the Chief Administrative Officer's goals. Providing residents of San Diego County with superior County services in terms of quality, timeliness and value is one way this County is earning the respect and support of its residents.
Customer feedback is provided to the County through the Countywide Customer Satisfaction Survey and numerous departmental customer service surveys. We also assess the quality of service delivery internally through Mystery Shopper and Phone Shopper Surveys.
This report summarizes the customer satisfaction data obtained from the following survey tools:
§ The tenth Countywide Customer Satisfaction Survey, conducted in November 2003, and
§ The Mystery Shopper and Phone Shopper Surveys conducted during Calendar Year 2003.
As was shown in previous Surveys, the County’s customers remain generally satisfied with County services.
The results for the November 2003 Countywide Customer Satisfaction Survey were distributed to departments through the Customer Service Leadership Committee. Departments reviewed the results and are working to correct any identified weaknesses. Department Heads also receive the results of each round of Mystery and Phone Shopping Surveys to encourage continuous program improvement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item has no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to continue working with the County departments to maintain and improve customer service, and resolve customer service issues identified by these surveys, especially those common Countywide, through the activities of the Customer Service Leadership Committee.ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (ARJIS) (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) was established to serve as a regional network to link criminal justice information with public safety agencies. It has grown from 10 member agencies to 50 members from the Federal, State and local level. While still going strong, an effort has been underway to transition the governance from ARJIS Board of Directors to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
Today’s action would approve the consolidation of ARJIS into SANDAG, approve the revised ARJIS Joint Powers Agreement, and appoint Supervisor Pam Slater to serve as the County’s representative on SANDAG’s new Public Safety Policy Advisory Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact will result from these actions.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHAIRWOMAN JACOB:
- Approve the consolidation of ARJIS into SANDAG, and authorize the Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the revised ARJIS Joint Powers Agreement.
- Appoint Supervisor Pam Slater to serve as the County’s representative on SANDAG’s new Public Safety Policy Advisory Committee.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, and appointed Supervisor Greg Cox as the alternate member of the Public Safety Policy Advisory Committee, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - FIRE MITIGATION FEE REVIEW COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT AND INCREASE IN FIRE MITIGATION FEE
(DISTRICT: 1, 2, 3, & 5)
OVERVIEW:
On September 24, 1986 (4-8), the Board of Supervisors established the Fire Mitigation Fee Review Committee. This Committee is charged with annually evaluating the Fire Mitigation Fee Program and ensuring agency compliance with the Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance. The Review Committee has completed its annual review on fee use during Fiscal Year 2002-2003, and presents its findings and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request will have no fiscal impact and will require no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the Report to the Board of Supervisors from the Fire Mitigation Fee Review Committee for Fiscal Year 2002-03.
2. Find that the Fiscal Year 2002-03 Fire Mitigation Fee Annual Reports for the twenty-six participating fire agencies are in conformance with the County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance.
3. Find that the ordinance amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15273 and adopt the findings in Attachment A pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15273(c).
4. Direct the Office of Emergency Services to work with the Fire District’s Association and the Fire Mitigation Fee Review Committee to conduct a Comprehensive Review of the Fire Mitigation Fee Structure and return to the Board this same time next year with findings and recommendations.