STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007, 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors North Chamber

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California

MORNING SESSION: – Meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.

PRESENT: Supervisors Ron Roberts, Chairman; Greg Cox, Vice-Chairman;

Dianne Jacob; Pam Slater-Price; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Invocation was led by Reverend Curt Fuller from University City United Church of Christ.

Pledge of Allegiance was led Aaron Price Fellows – Dan Fithian of University City High School, Tatianna Wesley and Rocio Hernandez of Hoover High School, and Cole Edging of Point Loma High School.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for Meeting of June 5, 2007;

June 12, 2007 and June 19, 2007.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meeting of

June 5, 2007; June 12, 2007 and June 19, 2007.

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

Time Certain:

Time / Item / Subject
9:30 A.M. / 1. / PRESENTATION BY CONNECT

7/24/07 1

Category / Agenda No. / Subject
Financial and General Government / *1. / PRESENTATION BY CONNECT
(Time Certain 9:30 a.m.)
Public Safety / 2. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES
3. / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS - CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD
4. / SHERIFF’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT]
(4 VOTES)
5. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR REGIONAL FORENSIC CASEWORK
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): REVENUE FROM THE SHERIFF’S FINGERPRINT ID TRUST FUND]
(4 VOTES)
6. / FY 2007 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): REVENUE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE]
*7. / EMERGENCY MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM CONTRACT AWARD
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2006 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT (EMPG) FUNDS]
Health & Human Services / 8. / SAN DIEGO HIV HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL Member Appointments
9. / DONATIONS TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN AT THE A.B. AND JESSIE POLINSKY CHILDREN’S CENTER AND AUTHORITY TO SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAMS
10. / COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
Community Services / 11. / APPROVE CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN, PHASING, AND COST ESTIMATES FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS CENTER AND ANNEX REDEVELOPMENT; APPROVE AMENDMENT OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
(4 VOTES)
12. / GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AT EAST MESA
(4 VOTES)
13. / REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY G-15 RELATING TO DROUGHT-TOLERANT AND FIRE-RESISTANT LANDSCAPING AT COUNTY FACILITIES
14. / AUTHORITY TO AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER AND FORENSICS CENTER
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUES]
Financial & General Government / 15. / Local Community Projects Grants (District: 3)
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): COMMUNITY PROJECTS BUDGET (ORG 0263)]
16. / COMMUNITY PROJECTS ALLOCATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY/PARK/COMMUNITY COMPLEX IN LINCOLN ACRES
17. / CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 2006 ELECTION SERIES A
18. / COUNTY COUNSEL AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ACCESS ONLINE DATABASE
19. / OPERATION 19: A Tribute to Tony Gwynn
20. / AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
21. / PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE RENEWALS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): GENERAL FUND GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUES AND RENTS AND LEASES RECEIVED BY THE AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND]
22. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS (DISTRICT: 1)
Communications Received / 23. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 24. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Closed Session / 25. / CLOSED SESSION
Presentations/Awards / 26. / Presentations/awards
Public Communication / 27. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

7/24/07 11

1. / SUBJECT: / PRESENTATION BY CONNECT (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1985 at the urging of San Diego’s business community, CONNECT is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science businesses throughout the San Diego region.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHAIRMAN ROBERTS
Receive the presentation from CONNECT.
ACTION:
Received presentation.
2. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
This is a request to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 363 of the County Administrative Code relating to fees and charges imposed by the County’s Probation Department. The amendments will update and correct various references, adjust certain fees to reflect current costs and add a retroactive provision relating to polygraph testing fees. Penal Code section 1203.1b provides authority to the Probation Department to impose fees for reasonable costs of probation services, investigation and supervision, including, but not limited to, fees for polygraph testing. Polygraph testing has proven effective in monitoring convicted sex offenders and ensuring their compliance with conditions of probation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2007-09 CAO Proposed Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in direct costs of approximately $32,415 in Fiscal Year 2007-08, $37,500 in Fiscal Year 2008-09 and will result in the addition of zero staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Approve the adoption of the Ordinance, (first reading) read title and waive further reading of the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 363 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES
Submit the Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading) on July 31, 2007.
2.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, and Revenue Contracts, Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further Board consideration and adoption on July 31, 2007.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS - CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The San Diego District Attorney's Office has a comprehensive program that provides critical services to assist victims of crime and helps them gain full restitution for their losses. This program includes the District Attorney's Restitution Enforcement Program and Victim Assistance Program, which includes collaborative partnerships with the San Diego Probation Department, San Diego Superior Court and the State of California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (State Board). The State Board administers the Victim Compensation Program which provides restitution to victims of violent crimes and contracts with the District Attorney to administer the Criminal Restitution Compact (CRC) and the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
This is a request to accept the Criminal Restitution Compact (CRC) and Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) contracts with the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (State Board) in the amount of $1,733,517 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. If approved, this request will support the District Attorney’s Restitution Enforcement Program which in partnership with San Diego Superior Court and the Probation Department serves those citizens who have been the victims of crime.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2007-09 Adopted Operational Plan. The cost of the programs in Fiscal Year 2007-08 is $1,280,204 offset by $866,759 in revenue from the State Board for a net cost of $413,445. The cost of the programs in Fiscal Year 2008-09 is $1,318,610 offset by $866,758 in revenue from the State Board for a net cost of $451,852, for a two-year total revenue of $1,733,517. Approval of this request will not require the addition of staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
1.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, and Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility For Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for grants and prior approval of the submission of grant applications.
2.  Adopt the resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S CRIMINAL RESTITUTION COMPACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD” approving the Criminal Restitution Compact with the State Board in the amount of $548,987 for the two-year term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 and authorize execution of the attached Agreement by the Clerk of the Board, including extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level.
3.  Adopt the resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD” approving the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Board in the amount of $1,184,530 for the two-year term July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 and authorize execution of the attached Agreement by the Clerk of the Board, including extensions and amendments that do not materially impact or alter either the grant program or funding level.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent, adopting Resolution No. 07-139 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S CRIMINAL RESTITUTION COMPACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD, and Resolution No 07-140 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / SHERIFF’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
This request is to ratify the submission and authorize the acceptance of a $275,000 grant for the period June 30, 2006 through June 30, 2008 from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. If approved, the Operation Stonegarden grant funds will be used to purchase an armored response vehicle. The armored response vehicle will enhance the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail’s ability to provide a variety of support services to the Department as well as other local and federal law enforcement agencies. The armored response vehicle will also improve the ability to mobilize personnel and equipment to provide tactical support during critical incidents. There is no local match requirement for this grant.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not budgeted. The funding source is unanticipated grant revenue from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, Operation Stonegarden Grant. If approved, this request will result in Fiscal Year 2007-08 cost and revenue of $275,000, and will require the addition of zero staff years
RECOMMENDATION:
SHERIFF
1.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, which requires full cost recovery for grants and requires that Board approval be given in advance of application for funds.
2.  Ratify the submission and authorize the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $275,000 from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security for the period beginning June 30, 2006 and ending June 30, 2008.
3.  Establish appropriations of $275,000 in the Sheriff’s Department for fixed assets equipment based on grant funds from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. (4 VOTES)
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR REGIONAL FORENSIC CASEWORK (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
On November 6, 2006, the San Diego County Cal-ID/Remote Access Network (RAN) Board, a county-wide advisory board that makes recommendations on the distribution of the Cal-ID funds, which are deposited in the Sheriff’s Fingerprint ID Trust Fund, authorized the approval for funding of a Latent Print Examiner at the Chula Vista Police Department Crime Laboratory. The examiner is part of a regional strategy approved by the RAN Board to reduce the current backlog in cases involving fingerprint or latent analysis. The new examiner will be responsible for Chula Vista forensic casework and regional forensic casework with some regional training responsibility. This is a request to authorize the Sheriff’s Department to execute an agreement with the Chula Vista Police Department to provide funding for a latent print examiner position.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2007-09 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in current year costs and revenue of $96,390, which represent the latent print examiner’s salary and benefits. The funding source is revenue from the Sheriff’s Fingerprint ID Trust Fund. If approved, this request will result in Fiscal Year 2008-09 costs and revenue of $99,282. This request will not require any additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
SHERIFF
1.  Establish appropriations of $96,390, for Contracted Services in the Sheriff’s Department based on revenue from the Sheriff Fingerprint ID Trust Fund. (4 VOTES)
2.  Authorize the Sheriff to execute an agreement with the City of Chula Vista for Cal-ID funding for a Latent Print Examiner in the City of Chula Vista Crime Laboratory and any amendments, and/or revisions due to changes in service level that do not materially impact or alter either the program or funding level.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
6. / SUBJECT: / FY 2007 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
This is a request to accept, as a sub grantee of the City of San Diego, a portion of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $285,169 for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010. This Federal program is administered by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and consolidates the previous Edward J. Byrne Memorial Grant Program and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program into a single allocation to be split and used by the City of San Diego and the County. The funding allocated to San Diego County for program year 2007 is $285,169. If this request is approved, $106,377 will be allocated to the Health and Human Services Agency for the Adult Drug Court program for treatment and testing. The remaining $178,792 will be allocated to the Probation Department to support the costs of gang suppression activities.