STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008, 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors North Chamber

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, California

MORNING SESSION: – Meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.

PRESENT: Supervisors Greg Cox, Chairman; Dianne Jacob, Vice Chairwoman;

Pam Slater-Price; Ron Roberts; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Invocation was led by Pastor Art Lyons of Canyon Community Church in Chula Vista.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kate So, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) from Voices for Children.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for Meeting of March 25, 2008.

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 March 25, 2008.

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

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Category / Agenda No. / Subject
Public Safety / 1. / REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE JUVENILE DEPENDENCY REPRESENTATION
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS AND DELINQUENT REVENUES COLLECTED BY THE AUDITOR AND CONTROLLER’S OFFICE OF REVENUE AND RECOVERY]
2. / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-COUNTRY TRAVEL
Health & Human Services / 3. / Ensuring Educational Success for Foster Youth
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): REVENUE FROM STUART FOUNDATION]
4. / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION, EPSDT, AND STATE MENTAL HEALTH REALIGNMENT]
5. / PROCUREMENT OF PAROLEE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SERVICES
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS]
6. / HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY SUNSET REVIEW OF BOARD POLICIES
Community Services / 7. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
COUNTY OPERATIONS CENTER AND ANNEX REDEVELOPMENT - APPROVE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC. AND ASSOCIATED ACTIONS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): GENERAL FUND RESOURCES AND BOND PROCEEDS]
(4 VOTES)
Financial & General Government / 8. / NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING:
THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS BY THE COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION FOR THE KLVJ RADIO STATION PROJECT
Communications Received / 9. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
10. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Appointments / 11. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Financial & General Government / 12. / ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDING (DISTRICT: 4)
Closed Session / 13. / CLOSED SESSION
Presentations/Awards / 14. / Presentations/awards
Public Communication / 15. / PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

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1. / SUBJECT: / REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE JUVENILE DEPENDENCY REPRESENTATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The Judicial Council of California is responsible for the operation of all Superior Courts in the State of California under the direction of the Chief Justice. Through the California Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the Judicial Council initiated a program to provide juvenile dependency representation for children and solicited proposals for prospective providers. On November 30, 2004 (6), your Board approved and authorized the Public Defender, Alternate Public Defender, and the Auditor and Controller’s Office of Revenue and Recovery to submit proposals to provide dependency representation in San Diego County.
The Judicial Council of California, through the AOC, found San Diego County as the “preferred bidder” for dependency representation services. On June 21, 2005 (3), your Board approved a three-year agreement with the AOC, which became effective on July 1, 2005 and runs through June 30, 2008. This is a request to authorize the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender to negotiate a contract extension for the San Diego County Dependency Program and approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Revenue Agreement with the AOC for the Dependency Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. Funds for this request will be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-10 CAO Proposed Operational Plan. The funding source is the California Administrative Office of the Courts and delinquent revenues collected by the Auditor and Controller’s Office of Revenue and Recovery. The Fiscal Year 2007-08 contract amount is $11,696,307.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1.  Approve and authorize the Public Defender to enter into negotiations with the California Administrative Office of the Courts for a contract extension to provide juvenile dependency representation for children in the Superior Court of San Diego County.
2.  Approve and authorize the Alternate Public Defender to enter into negotiations with the California Administrative Office of the Courts for a contract extension to provide juvenile dependency representation for parents, guardians, and children when the Public Defender has a conflict in the Superior Court of San Diego County.
3.  Approve and authorize the Auditor and Controller’s Office of Revenue and Recovery to work with the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender to manage accounts receivable, which will include collection and enforcement services.
4.  Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Revenue Agreement with the California Administrative Office of the Courts for juvenile dependency representation.
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
2. / SUBJECT: / SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-COUNTRY TRAVEL (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
Per Board of Supervisors Policy D-7, this is a request for two Criminalists and one Supervising Criminalist assigned to the Firearms Analysis (Ballistics) Unit at the Sheriff’s Crime Laboratory to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii to attend training on the subject of the recent advancements in firearms and expert testimony. The training seminar will be given by the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE), and will be held from May 18 through 23, 2008. Travel for the participants will be paid with grant funds. Travel dates are from May 17 to May 24, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Adopted Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in approximately $7,298 current year costs which will be paid with grant funds. There are no annual costs, and will require the addition of zero staff years. No overtime costs will be incurred as a result of this trip.
RECOMMENDATION:
SHERIFF
1.  Approve travel and per diem to Honolulu, Hawaii, for two Criminalists and one Supervising Criminalist assigned to the Firearms Analysis (Ballistics) section of the Sheriff’s Crime Laboratory. The forensic firearms training seminar will be given by the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE), and will be held from May 18 through 23, 2008. Travel dates are from May 17 to May 24, 2008.
2.  Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Sheriff, to select two Criminalists and one Supervising Criminalist to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii to attend the 2008 Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Firearms Training Seminar.
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
3. / SUBJECT: / Ensuring Educational Success for Foster Youth (DISTRICTs: All)
OVERVIEW:
The average foster teen can move as many as ten times between 9th and 12th grade. Unfortunately, this makes graduating high school tremendously difficult for these teens that have already experienced a lifetime of trauma and pain as a result of unstable childhoods caused by dysfunctional parents. Foster youth are constantly forced to move from home to home and from school to school. Each move creates overwhelming emotional, social and academic challenges in the child’s life which can often lead to youth dropping out of school or getting severely delayed.
“School Success” is a pilot project funded through a generous grant from the Stuart Foundation as well as a collaborative partnership between the San Diego County Office of Education, Foster Youth Services (SDCOE, FYS) and the County of San Diego. This innovative project will incorporate education liaison services with social worker placement services to ensure that the educational needs of foster children are met through communication, collaboration, and access to the full array of academic support services. Today’s action will accept the Stuart Foundation grant and enable “School Success” to be operational by the start of the next school year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2010 Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will result in current and subsequent year costs and revenue of $150,000. There is no change to the net General Fund cost and no new staff years. The funding source for this proposal is $150,000 in revenue from Stuart Foundation. No additional appropriations are needed in the current fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHAIRMAN COX
1.  Accept the grant of $150,000 from the Stuart Foundation.
2.  Waive Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants and Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery.
3.  Authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, the Stuart Foundation grant revenue agreement, in the amount of $150,000 for FY 2008-09.
4.  In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Section 2.B., approve the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to enter into negotiations with the County Office of Education., and subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for Education Support Services from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to renew the contract for two (2) subsequent years, subject to the availability of funds; and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency and Chief Administrative Officer determination of economy and efficiency. Waive the advertising requirement of Board Policy A-87.
5.  Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of appreciation on the Board’s behalf to the donors.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Horn, the Board took action as recommended.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
In recent years, your Board has taken many actions to improve the comprehensive mental health care system for children and adolescents in San Diego County. On September 19, 2000 (2) and October 17, 2000 (1), the Board approved the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) plan and the Children’s Mental Health Initiative resulting in increased services for children and adolescents. On December 3, 2002 (3), the Board approved competitive solicitations in order to continue existing mental health contracts that contribute to the County’s comprehensive plan. Included among these programs is the Sexual Treatment Education Program and Services (STEPS) which provides day treatment and outpatient services to emotionally disturbed juvenile sex offenders.
The term of the current STEPS contract ends June 30, 2008, with a six-month extension. Today’s item requests authority to issue a competitive solicitation in order to continue the STEPS program currently serving children, youth and families. Any contract is contingent upon the availability of funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2007-2009 Operational Plan for Health and Human Services Agency includes costs and revenues of $1,094,710 for this proposal. The funding sources are federal financial participation, EPSDT, and State Mental Health Realignment. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
In accordance with Section 401, et seq of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation to procure STEPS mental health services, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for a term of two years with four renewal option years, and up to an additional six months if necessary, pending availability of funds; and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Jacob, the Board of Supervisors withdrew this item at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, on Consent.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / PROCUREMENT OF PAROLEE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
On June 12, 2007 (4), the Board of Supervisors authorized a new three-year revenue agreement with the State of California for Fiscal Years 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10 to fund the County’s array of alcohol and drug services. The Parolee Partnership Program is an integral part of these services, and provides assessment, case management, and referral to treatment programs for parolees from state prison who have a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. Services also include a Proposition 36 Assessment Center providing liaison services between parolees and treatment providers. The Parolee Partnership Program contract for services will expire on June 30, 2008.
Today’s item requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation for Parolee Partnership Program services anticipated to begin July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 and for four additional option years through June 30, 2013 with up to six option months.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2009 Operational Plan for the Health and Human Services Agency. If approved, this request will result in annual costs and revenue of $1,670,000. The funding source is the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. There will be no change in net General Fund Costs and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
In accordance with Section 401, et seq of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a competitive solicitation for the Parolee Partnership Program Services and upon successful completion of the negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for a term of one year with four additional option years, and up to six additional option months, if needed, subject to the availability of funds and a need for the services; and to amend the contract as required to reflect changes to services and funding allocations, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.