STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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 9:06 a.m.
Present: Supervisors Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman; Pam Slater-Price, Vice Chairwoman; Greg Cox; Ron Roberts; Bill Horn; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Pastor Mike Wilson of the Grace Covenant Church in Spring Valley.
Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meetings of August 10, 2004 and August 17, 2004.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board of Supervisors approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the meetings of August 10, 2004. and August 17, 2004.
AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
Public Communication [No Speakers]
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Category / Agenda No. / SubjectHealth & Human Services / 1. / RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING “FAMILY DAY—A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN” IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
2. / DONATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR EDGEMOOR HOSPITAL
3. / HIV/AIDS RELATED RYAN WHITE CARE ACT – APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES
Community Services / 4. / PROTECTING DEMOCRACY AT THE POLLS
5. / OPEN NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL - PINE VIEW APARTMENTS, FALLBROOK
6. / AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE PARK
Public Safety / 7. / DISTRICT ATTORNEY – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STALKING GRANT FUNDING (STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES)
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): GRANT REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES]
8. / RESOLUTION RENAMING PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES
Financial & General Government / 9. / AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE
10. / ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): COMMUNITY PROJECTS BUDGET (15670)]
11. / CHAPTER VIII AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED LAND #7007 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC
12. / JAMUL-DULZURA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ELECTION OF 1995 SERIES 2004
13. / FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE COUNTY FAMILY OF FUNDS
Communications Received / 14. / COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Appointments / 15. / ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
APPOINTMENTS
Closed Session / 16. / CLOSED SESSION
Financial & General Government / 17. / COMMUNITY PROJECTS ALLOCATION
[FUNDING SOURCE(S): COMMUNITY PROJECTS BUDGET (15670)]
18. / RESOLUTION OPPOSING CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE PROPOSITION 68
19. / RESOLUTION OPPOSING CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE PROPOSITION 70
20. / ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS
Presentations/Awards / 21. / PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
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1. / SUBJECT: / RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING “FAMILY DAY—A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN” IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY (DISTRICT: ALL)OVERVIEW:
Over the last three years, President George W. Bush, the governors of 35 states, and more than 200 cities and counties across America have proclaimed the fourth Monday in September “Family Day—A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children,” in order to raise awareness of the importance of family interaction as an effective way to prevent substance abuse in youth.
Today’s action asks the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to adopt a similar resolution and to observe the first official “Family Day” in San Diego County on Monday, September 27, 2004.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this proposal.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHAIRWOMAN JACOB:
Adopt the attached resolution to officially declare the fourth Monday of September “Family Day—A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children,” and to observe the first official “Family Day” in San Diego County on Monday, September 27, 2004
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, adopting Resolution No. 04-181, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STATING ITS COMMITMENT TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION THROUGH THE OBSERVANCE OF “FAMILY DAY: A DAY TO EAT DINNER WITH YOUR CHILDREN.”AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
2. / SUBJECT: / DONATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR EDGEMOOR HOSPITAL (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
In June 2004, the Board of Supervisors determined to move forward with construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility to replace the existing Edgemoor Hospital. The Edgemoor Hospital Foundation, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, is disbanding and is donating approximately $200,000 to the Edgemoor Hospital Reconstruction Trust Fund to assist in the construction of the new facility.
Board action is requested to accept this donation to support the interior design and furnishing of a proposed Meditation Room in the new Edgemoor Hospital. County Administrative Code Section 66 (Acceptance of Gifts) and Board Policy A-112 (Acceptance of Gifts and Donations) require Board approval to accept gifts or donations over $5,000.
Staff will return to the Board to request appropriation of the donated funds when final financing has been completed for the new facility.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Staff will return to the Board at a future date to request appropriation of the donation.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Accept a donation of approximately $200,000 for the Edgemoor Hospital Foundation, for the interior design and furnishing of a Meditation Room at the new Edgemoor facility.
- Authorize the Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors to send a letter of appreciation to the Edgemoor Hospital Foundation.
ACTION:
At the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors withdrew the item, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
3. / SUBJECT: / HIV/AIDS RELATED RYAN WHITE CARE ACT – APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The County of San Diego receives federal funding under Titles I and II of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE) Act to provide essential care and treatment services to persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The County was awarded $10,287,797 of Title I Year 14 funding, which ends February 28, 2005 and $866,321 of Title II funding, which ends March 31, 2005. This item requests approval to submit applications for Title I and II funds for services to be delivered during Year 15 program years March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006 (Title I) and April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006 (Title II).
A portion of the allocation from Ryan White CARE Act Title I currently funds a contract for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment services. The existing contract, which expires February 28, 2005, is a result of a competitive solicitation approved by your Board on October 31, 2000 (9). Authority to conduct a competitive solicitation for these services is also requested. A new contract would be effective March 1, 2005.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2004-2006 Operational Plan includes costs and revenues of $10,287,797 based on the federal Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE) Act, Title I and $808,265 based on Federal Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE) Act, Title II. There will be no increase in General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Authorize the submission of applications for Year 15 of federal Title I and II Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE) Act funding.
- Authorize the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, upon receipt, to sign the applications and related assurances.
- 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 federal Ryan White CARE Act funded Residential Substance Abuse Treatment services, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for a term of one year with four renewal option years, and up to an additional six months if necessary pending availability of funds, and to amend the contracts as needed to reflect changes in services and funding, subject to the approval of the Director, Health and Human Services Agency.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
4. / SUBJECT: / PROTECTING DEMOCRACY AT THE POLLS
(DISTRICT: ALL)
OVERVIEW:
The right of citizens to vote and have their vote count is the foundation of our democracy. Honest elections uphold freedom. If our election process is riddled with opportunities for fraud, people lose confidence in electoral outcomes and democracy suffers. It’s no surprise that so few eligible voters even bother to vote in our elections.
Two ways to correct election irregularities is to require voters to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a form of valid identification, including photo I.D. when voting or delivering absentee ballots to polling places. California requires neither.
The U.S. Department of Justice has ruled that states may enact laws with stricter standards for requiring identification than the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2000. Thirteen states have done just that, including requiring all voters to show identification prior to voting and/or allowing election officials to request voter identification at the polling place.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
RECOMMENDATION:
SUPERVISOR HORN:
- Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a letter for the Chair’s signature to the California Secretary of State that expresses:
- The County’s support for requiring stronger voter identification procedures while registering, including proof of citizenship and at the polls including photo I.D. and tougher penalties for voter fraud.
- The County’s support for the Secretary of State’s zero tolerance policy for voter fraud.
- Direct the Chief Administration Officer to draft a letter for the Chair’s signature to the San Diego-area congressional delegation that expresses the County’s support for “The Federal Election Integrity Act of 2004,” or H.R. 4530, sponsored by Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) and 21 co-sponsors, including Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO). The bill would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (“Motor Voter Law”). It currently is under consideration by the House Administration Committee.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Horn, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
5. / SUBJECT: / OPEN NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL - PINE VIEW APARTMENTS, FALLBROOK (DISTRICT: 5)
OVERVIEW:
The proposed actions will authorize the allocation of $2,623,000 in U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development HOME Investment Partnership Program and Community Development Block Grant funds for partial financing of the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily housing project, as proposed by Community HousingWorks, in response to the Open Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for affordable housing. The 101-unit affordable housing project, located in the community of Fallbrook, will provide housing for low-income households earning less than or equal to 35 percent, 50percent, and 80 percent of the Area Median Income.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this project are budgeted in the Department Housing and Community Development’s Multiyear Projects Budget, a special revenue fund. The total cost of $2,623,000 will be offset by revenue from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds will be distributed as a loan and secured against the property. Repayment of the principal and interest would be returned as program income to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Multiyear Projects Budget over the term of the project. There is no fiscal impact to the County’s General Fund and no additional staff years required.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT:
This proposal will have a positive impact on the business community since the recommended project involves rehabilitation work to be performed at the property. Contracts resulting from these recommendations will be executed with nonprofits and private sector firms, and will involve a competitive bid process.
RECOMMENDATION:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the allocation of up to $2,623,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program and Community Development Block Grant housing development funds to Community HousingWorks, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for partial financing of the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Pine View Apartments, located in the community of Fallbrook.
2. Authorize the publication of any required “Notices to the Public of Request for Release of Funds” for the recommended project; authorize the Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, to execute such Requests and Certifications following environmental processing; and direct staff to transmit these requests to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development upon completion of any mandatory waiting periods.
3. Authorize the Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, to negotiate and execute, with County Counsel concurrence, all contracts and/or amendments, and to take all necessary actions for the submittal and/or regulatory processing for the implementation of the above project.
ACTION:
ON MOTION of Supervisor Slater-Price, seconded by Supervisor Roberts, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn
6. / SUBJECT: / AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE PARK (DISTRICT: 4)
OVERVIEW:
The County of San Diego owns and operates Heritage Park, located in the heart of one of the premier tourist destinations in Southern California, San Diego’s Old Town. The 7.86-acre Heritage Park, located at the southeast corner of Juan and Harney streets, was originally envisioned as a Victorian-period village of shops and restaurants. Heritage Park currently has seven Victorian structures which house several small shops, a bed and breakfast inn, and the County Parks Reservations Office. In close proximity to Old Town State Park and San Diego Avenue, Heritage Park is ideally located to benefit from an infusion of new, creative management concepts and capital investment.
On December 4, 2003, the Departments of Parks & Recreation and General Services issued a Request for Interest to solicit potential operators and developers who would have the experience and financial capability to successfully operate and develop Heritage Park under a master-lease agreement. The purpose of the Request for Interest was to determine if there were operator/developers that would be willing to develop Heritage Park as a vibrant, tourist/commercial attraction that would complement the existing tourist business environment within the Old Town area. Sufficient response was received from the Request for Interest to indicate that at least one or more of the responding organizations/firms has the necessary experience and would be financially capable of operating and developing Heritage Park under a master-lease agreement, with potentially no future direct expense by the County.