STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 9:04 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 Rabbi Leider with the Chabad Center of University City.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vahin Emin from Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Lemon Grove.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for Meeting of February 27, 2007.

ACTION:

ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board

of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meeting of

February 27, 2007.

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

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Category / Agenda No. / Subject
Public Safety / 1. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF A FORWARD LOOKING INFRA-RED SYSTEM FOR BELL 407 HELICOPTER OUTFITTING
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): 2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM]
Health and Human Services / 2. / RESOLUTION OPPOSING UCSD'S "NEW VISION FOR HEALTHCARE"
Community Services / 3. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ANNUAL PLAN FOR CDBG, HOME, ESG, AND HOPWA PROGRAMS; 2005-10 CONSOLIDATED PLAN REVISION; AND REALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS
4. / CALHOME FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS GRANT APPLICATION
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM]
(4 VOTES)
5. / LEASE AGREEMENT - SHERIFF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - CUYAMACA NORTH PEAK
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TRUST FUND]
6. / ESTABLISH JOB ORDER CONTRACT CAPACITY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD JOB ORDER CONTRACTS
Finance and General Government / 7. / AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Communications Received / 8. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Community Services / 9. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP SUNSET REVIEW OF AND REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODES PERTAINING TO PROCUREMENT
Appointments / 10. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Finance and General Government / 11. / LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANTS
12. / ALLOCATION OF DISTRICT TWO COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDS
Closed Session / 13. / CLOSED SESSION
Presentations/Awards / 14. / Presentations/awards
Public Communication / 15. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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1. / SUBJECT: / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF A FORWARD LOOKING INFRA-RED SYSTEM FOR BELL 407 HELICOPTER OUTFITTING (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
On March 28, 2006 (3) your Board approved the Sheriff’s procurement of a Type III Communications Helicopter using State Homeland Security and Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds. The Department has procured a Bell 407 helicopter to meet this need. On June 20, 2006 (5), your Board authorized the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation for the outfitting of this helicopter. During the solicitation process for the helicopter outfitting, the Source Selection Committee found that the County could procure the forward looking infra-red system for the Bell 407 helicopter more cost effectively than could the outfitting vendors. This is a request to authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to procure a forward looking infra-red system, maintenance and accessories from FLIR Systems Inc. to be outfitted in the new Bell 407 helicopter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for this request are included in the Office of Emergency Services Fiscal Year 2006-08 Operational Plan. The funding source is the 2006 State Homeland Security Grant Program. If approved, this request will result in estimated current year costs and revenue of $264,000 and will require the addition of no staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
SHERIFF
In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with FLIR Systems, Inc., and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for the procurement of a forward looking infra-red system, maintenance of Sheriff FLIR equipment and accessories. Waive the advertising and competitive procurement requirements of Board Policy A-87.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board took action as recommended.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / RESOLUTION OPPOSING UCSD'S "NEW VISION FOR HEALTHCARE" (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The health and well being of all County residents lies at the core of our mission to serve the public.
Our County population is expected to hit 3.9 million by 2020. The most recent statistics indicate that more than 686,000 residents in the region receive Medicare or Medi-Cal and it is estimated that more than 500,000 are entirely uninsured. The University of California at San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center is an award winning hospital that has historically served the uninsured and underinsured of San Diego and Imperial counties with outstanding service and quality care. Located in Hillcrest, UCSD Medical Center is home to 385 inpatient beds and a Level I trauma center designated to serve much of the Central and South regions of San Diego County. UCSD’s “New Vision for Healthcare” is a roadmap for the future of the hospital at both locations, Hillcrest and La Jolla. Included in that roadmap is a plan to move all 385 inpatient beds from UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest to its La Jolla campus, starting in 2014.
Today’s action would oppose UCSD’s planned relocation of 385 inpatient beds from their Hillcrest campus to their La Jolla campus.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
VICE-CHAIRMAN COX
1.  Adopt the resolution of the Board of Supervisors opposing UCSD’s “New Vision for Healthcare” and urge UCSD to examine other options that will keep a significant inpatient presence at their Hillcrest campus.
2.  Direct the CAO to send the resolution to all members of the University of California Regents.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No. 07-037 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO OPPOSING THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (“UCSD”) MEDICAL CENTER’S RELOCATION OF INPATIENT HOSPITAL BEDS FROM THE HILLCREST CAMPUS TO THE LA JOLLA CAMPUS.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ANNUAL PLAN FOR CDBG, HOME, ESG, AND HOPWA PROGRAMS; 2005-10 CONSOLIDATED PLAN REVISION; AND REALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The Annual Funding Plan is intended to address community development and housing needs summarized in the five-year Consolidated Plan, approved May 10, 2005 (1), for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships (including the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative), Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs. Following public testimony today on the Draft Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Funding Plan, the requested action will approve the Plan in principle. It will also direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors with any required additional information following a 30-day public review and comment period.
The preliminary recommendations follow the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Funding Plan Strategy, approved by the Board on September 19, 2006 (13), that allocated a formula-defined portion of the entitlement funds to participating and HOME Consortium cities, and to the County unincorporated area. Board offices reviewed these preliminary recommendations and the Board’s funding priorities are included.
Although to date, final funding allocations have not been issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, it is estimated that funds totaling approximately $11.7 million will be available to the San Diego County Consortium in Fiscal Year 2007-08 for the four entitlement programs, based on Fiscal Year 2006-07 funding amounts. Fiscal Year 2006-07 was thefifth consecutiveyear of decreases in CDBG Program funding, totaling31.7% in reduced funding over the lastfive years. 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 temporary and long-term housing, including persons with HIV/AIDS. Since the start of these programs, many community facilities benefiting lower-income households have been constructed or renovated, including community, senior and youth centers, parks, drainage facilities, and sidewalk improvements, as well as affordable housing projects, that would not have been possible without these funds.
In addition, included is a request to reallocate $290,219 of Community Development Block Grant funds from previously approved City of Imperial Beach Residential Rehabilitation and Small Business Loan Programs to the new Imperial Beach Reama Park Improvements Project ($85,019) and the new Imperial Beach Teeple Park Improvements Project ($205,200). Also included is a request to authorize and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2005-10 County Consortium Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2005-06 and 2006-07 County Consortium Annual Funding Plans to allow the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for public facility improvements in the City of Imperial Beach. The requested amendment to the Plan also requires a public hearing, public notice, and 30-day public comment period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These requests have no fiscal impact. When approved in final form on April 24, 2007, the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Funding Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, including the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs is expected to result in Federal revenues totaling $11,675,691 that will be spent for community development, affordable housing, and emergency shelter grant projects. If approved, these actions will result in no current year costs, annual costs, or additional staff costs.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
This recommendation will have a positive impact on the business community. Many of the recommended projects include construction that will be implemented by private firms selected through a competitive bid process.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Receive public testimony on the Draft Fiscal Year 2007-08 San Diego County Annual Funding Plan outlining the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, including the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs.
2.  Approve the Draft Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Funding Plan, in principle, and refer any remaining issues to staff.
3.  Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on April 24, 2007, subject to adjustment of this date by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, to consider approval of the Final Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Funding Plan, including responses to any Board referrals or comments from the public.
4.  Approve and authorize reallocation of $290,219 of Community Development Block Grant funds to the new Imperial Beach Reama Park Improvements Project ($85,019) and the new Imperial Beach Teeple Park Improvements Project ($205,200) from the previously approved Fiscal Year 2005-06 Imperial Beach Residential Rehabilitation Program ($122,940), the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Imperial Beach Small Business Loan Program ($25,000), the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Imperial Beach Residential Rehabilitation Program ($132,279), and the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Imperial Beach Small Business Loan Program ($10,000).
5.  Approve and authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005-10 County Consortium Consolidated Plan that would include the use of approximately $700,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for public facility improvements in the City of Imperial Beach.
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 directing staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on April 24, 2007.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / CALHOME FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS GRANT APPLICATION (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The California Department of Housing and Community Development has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $50 million, which is provided by the passage of Proposition 1C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006. Funding awarded through this NOFA will provide for homeownership assistance program activities under the CalHome program through local public and nonprofit agencies.
The recommendations below request that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing and approving the submission of a County grant application for $1,000,000 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund First-Time Homebuyer Assistance activities under the CalHome program.
If approved, up to $1,000,000 in State grant funds will be used to leverage the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the County for its Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance Programs. The State's grant funds will be used by the County to provide additional funding to first-time homebuyers for down payment and closing costs assistance in the form of deferred repayment loans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the CalHome program are not budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Operational Plan. The funding source will be the California Department of Housing and Community Development CalHome program. If approved, this request may result in up to $1,000,000 in current year cost and revenue, and will result in no additional staff costs.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
On February 4, 2004, a grant was awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $1,000,000. This grant, utilized in conjunction with Federal HOME funds, increased the down payment and closing costs assistance loan amount from $45,000 to up to $80,000 during the period of December 2004 through July 2006. The increased loan amount provided the opportunity for 29 low-income first-time homebuyers to purchase their first home. It is anticipated that additional CalHome funding, as implemented through the Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance Programs, will again provide for an increased loan amount of up to $80,000 and will generate approximately 28 additional real estate sales in San Diego County over the next 24 months.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, to submit a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for $1,000,000 under the CalHome program.
2.  Authorize the Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, in consultation with County Counsel, to execute the State's Standard Agreement and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary for the County’s continued participation in the CalHome program.