STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006, 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 Bill Horn, Chairman; Ron Roberts, Vice-Chairman; Greg Cox; Dianne Jacob; Pam Slater-Price; also Thomas J. Pastuszka, Clerk.

Invocation was led by Pastor Scott Coop of Daybreak Church.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Alan Ziter.

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the Meeting of February 28, 2006.

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 February 28, 2006.

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

Category Agenda No. Subject

Public Safety 1. PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS: SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET

2. SEALING BORDER TUNNELS SHUT

3. FY 2005-2006 COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT AWARDS [FUNDING SOURCE(S): GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE]

Community Services 4. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED FY 2006-07 ANNUAL PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAMS

3/14/06 1 5. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: LA MESA LIBRARY – HEARING TO DECLARE SURPLUS AND TRANSFER COUNTY LIBRARY PARCEL AT 8055 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LA MESA TO THE CITY OF LA MESA (4 VOTES)

6. SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNITS - 1308 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SUITE J, EL CAJON [FUNDING SOURCE(S): ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS]

Health & Human 7. VENDOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR Services FOR TEMPORARY INSTITUTIONAL STAFFING

8. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-AMERICORPS REVENUE FOR INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICES [FUNDING SOURCE(S): UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AMERICORPS GRANT]

Financial & General 9. ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS Government [FUNDING SOURCE(S): FY 05-06 DISTRICT TWO COMMUNITY PROJECTS]

10. APPROVAL OF “ARGUMENTS FOR” PROPOSED CHARTER PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION B TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SAMPLE BALLOT MATERIALS FOR THE JUNE 2006 STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION

11. SUNSET REVIEW OF BOARD POLICIES ASSIGNED TO THE FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP

12. EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07

13. AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE

3/14/06 2 14. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: GOMPERS CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Communications 15. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Received

Appointments 16. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: APPOINTMENTS

Financial & General 17. LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANTS Government

Community Services 18. INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF OBTAINING LAND FOR ACTIVE RECREATION IN EAST COUNTY

Closed Session 19. CLOSED SESSION

Presentations/Awards 20. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

Public Communication 21. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

3/14/06 3 1. SUBJECT: PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS: SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET (DISTRICT: 4)

OVERVIEW: The Governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2006-07 budget includes $63.5 million for local public health systems to strengthen their ability to respond to public health emergencies and bolster state and local public health capacity to prevent, prepare and react to pandemic influenza including: planning, disease surveillance, prevention and response, risk communication, and building surge capacity.

Today, I am asking the Board to support the Governor’s proposed budget items that would fund on-going local activities related to pandemic preparedness or other biological attack.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with approving these recommendations.

RECOMMENDATION: VICE CHAIRMAN ROBERTS: 1. Adopt a position of support for the Governor’s budget items related to Pandemic Preparedness as proposed on January 10, 2006, and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to add support for these items to the County’s legislative agenda. 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a letter for the Chairman’s signature to the Chair of the Assembly and Senate Budget committees, as well as the local state delegation, expressing our Board’s support for these budget items. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

2. SUBJECT: SEALING BORDER TUNNELS SHUT (DISTRICT: 1)

OVERVIEW: Since September 11, 2001, federal authorities have discovered 40 tunnels beneath our national borders, serving as illegal entrance points into the United States. All but one have originated in Mexico, and one was used to cross the international border with Canada. Eight tunnels have been discovered in San Diego County since the beginning of 2006. Shockingly, the construction of a tunnel under one of our international borders is not illegal. Last week, United States Senator Dianne Feinstein unveiled legislation (S. 2355) designed to criminalize the construction of border tunnels and deter criminals from using illegal subterranean tunnels to enter the country. Two almost identical bills have also been proposed in the House of Representatives by California Congressman David Dreier (H.R. 4830) with support from San Diego County

3/14/06 1 Congressman Duncan Hunter, and a second by Arizona Congressman J.D. Hayworth (H.R. 4816). Today’s recommendations formally endorse all three of these legislative efforts to deter criminals from using tunnels to breach our international borders.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR COX: 1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a letter for the Chairman’s signature to all members of the San Diego County federal delegation expressing the County’s strong support for S. 2355, H.R. 4816 and H.R. 4830. 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to add support for S. 2355, H.R. 4816, H.R. 4830 and subsequent similar legislation in the County’s 2006 Legislative Support Program. 3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to communicate this Board of Supervisors’ support for S. 2355, H.R. 4816, H.R. 4830 and subsequent similar legislation to San Diego County’s Legislative Representative in Washington, D.C. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

3. SUBJECT: FY 2005-2006 COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT AWARDS (DISTRICT: 2, 5)

OVERVIEW: On September 28, 1999 (19), your Board directed the allocation of $200,000 to establish a trust fund for the capital improvement needs of fire agencies that rely heavily on volunteer firefighters. During budget deliberations, $200,000 in appropriations were established in the Office of Emergency Services budget for FY 2005-2006 for continuing the support of fire capital improvement needs. The San Diego Task Force on Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services developed the process for grant awards. The Task Force reviewed the grant applications and unanimously recommended six projects to be funded. On September 20, 2005, your Board authorized the expenditure of $5,030,000 for each of the next three years to improve fire service in the unincorporated area. This program is managed by the Department of Planning and Land Use. The following recommended Office of Emergency Services grant awards have been coordinated with the Planning Department so there is no duplication of funding.

3/14/06 2 FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is General Purpose Revenue. If approved, this request will result in $200,000 of current year costs and will require the addition of no staff years.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Approve and authorize the award of $23,481 to the De Luz Volunteer Fire Department for structural engine equipment. 2. Approve and authorize the award of $30,000 to the Sunshine Summit Volunteer Fire Department for personal protective equipment. 3. Approve and authorize the award of $14,160 to the East County Fire Protection District for personal protective equipment. 4. Approve and authorize the award of $4,600 to the San Pasqual Fire Department for the Firefighter DVD training series. 5. Approve and authorize the award of $96,201 to the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District for a rescue rig. 6. Approve and authorize the award of $31,558 to the Mount Laguna Volunteer Fire Department for a mobile generator. 7. Authorize the Director of the Office of Emergency Services to prepare and execute agreements between the County and each of the agencies listed in Recommendations 1-6 for receipt and use of the grant funds for the purposes specified above and to approve agreement amendments that do not obligate the County to pay the agencies any additional funds. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

4. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED FY 2006-07 ANNUAL PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAMS (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: The Annual Funding Plan is intended to address community development and housing needs summarized in the five-year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships (including the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative), Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing

3/14/06 3 Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs, approved May 10, 2005 (1). Following public testimony today on the Draft Fiscal Year 2006-07 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 2006-07 Annual Funding Plan Strategy, approved by the Board on September 20, 2005 (7), 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. Fiscal Year 2006-07 funding levels from the four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement programs represent a decrease of $845,560 from funds received in FY 2005-06. Approximately $11.7 million will be available to the San Diego County Consortium in Fiscal Year 2006-07 from these programs. The programs provide funds for revitalization of lower-income communities, development of affordable housing for lower-income residents and persons with special needs, and implementation of homeless assistance programs. 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.

FISCAL IMPACT: This request to receive public testimony has no fiscal impact. If approved on May 9, 2006, the FY 2006-07 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 2006-07 San Diego County 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.

3/14/06 4 2. Approve the Draft FY 2006-07 Annual Funding Plan, in principle, and refer any remaining issues to staff.

3. Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on May 9, 2006 to consider approval of the Final FY 2006-07 Annual Funding Plan, including responses to any Board referrals or comments from the public. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

5. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: LA MESA LIBRARY – HEARING TO DECLARE SURPLUS AND TRANSFER COUNTY LIBRARY PARCEL AT 8055 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, LA MESA TO THE CITY OF LA MESA (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW: On February 28, 2006 (15), the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent, setting Hearing for March 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. The County owns and operates the La Mesa Branch Library at 8055 University Avenue in La Mesa, identified as County Parcel Number 2005-0190-A. The library is more than 40 years old and does not adequately meet the needs of the community. The City of La Mesa wants to acquire the County parcel to accommodate construction of a new police station, which is currently in the planning stage. In exchange, the City will provide a new interim library facility for County Library operations at no cost to the County. On October 18, 2005 (15), the Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of La Mesa, which describes a conceptual framework for the future transfer of the County parcel to the City. The City has recently completed environmental review of the project, thereby satisfying one of the conditions of the property transfer. Acquisition of the County parcel is an integral part of the Police Station project. The Board of Supervisors is requested to set a hearing for March 14, 2006 to consider: (1) making a conditional surplus property finding for County Parcel Number 2005- 0190-A; (2) approving a Real Property Agreement for the transfer of the County parcel to the City; and (3) authorizing the Director of the Department of General Services to finalize the transfer of the property, after all conditions, including the City’s provision of an interim library facility, have been satisfied.

3/14/06 5 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact in Fiscal Year 2005-06 as a result of this action. Should the Board approve the transfer of the County parcel to the City, there will be a net annual cost reduction to the County of $65,000 (in 2005-06 dollars) for maintenance, utilities, and custodial services at the La Mesa Branch Library. The City will assume responsibility for these costs at the interim and permanent library facilities, as well as provide the new facility at no cost to the County. RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Find, in accordance with Section 15096 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA), that the County of San Diego, as a responsible agency under CEQA, has reviewed and considered the environmental impacts of the project described in the Negative Declaration (ND #05-34) prepared by the City of La Mesa, as lead agency under CEQA.

2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 25365, find that, upon satisfaction of certain conditions by the City of La Mesa, as set forth in the Real Property Agreement, including the construction of an interim library facility, County Parcel Number 2005-0190-A will be surplus to County needs.

3. Approve the Real Property Agreement to transfer County Parcel Number 2005- 0190-A to the City of La Mesa, and direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to execute two originals of the Agreement. (4 VOTES)

4. Authorize the Director of the Department of General Services, or designee, to determine whether all conditions for the property transfer, as set forth in the Real Property Agreement, have been met and execute all escrow and related documents necessary to complete the transfer. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

6. SUBJECT: SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNITS - 1308 NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SUITE J, EL CAJON (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW: On August 16, 1988 (17), the Board approved a lease for 7,437 square feet of space, located at 1308 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite J, El Cajon. The space is currently used by the Sheriff's Department for office space. Today's request is for approval of a Sixth Amendment to Lease that will provide $28,100 for County-requested interior office improvements to the premises. These improvements are needed for increased operational efficiency at the site.

3/14/06 6 FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are budgeted. The funding source is Asset Forfeiture funds. If approved, this request will result in $28,100 current year costs, no annual costs, and will require the addition of no staff years. There are no General Fund costs. Additional costs associated with furnishing and equipping the new offices will be absorbed within the Sheriff’s Department existing budget; however, those costs do not impact the lease amendment and are not considered here.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Find, in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that the proposed lease is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, as it involves the continuation of an existing use and minor alterations of an existing private structure involving negligible or no expansion of use. 2. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of General Services to execute three copies of the Sixth Amendment to Lease for the space located at 1308 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite J, El Cajon. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

7. SUBJECT: VENDOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR FOR TEMPORARY INSTITUTIONAL STAFFING (DISTRICT: ALL) OVERVIEW: A number of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) programs utilize temporary institutional staffing to meet staffing needs due to employees on leave, position vacancies, or increased service requirements. Temporary institutional staffing capacity is of particular importance to Edgemoor Hospital, the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center, and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. HHSA currently has contracts for institutional staffing with multiple vendors that expire June 30, 2006. A non-proprietary, Internet-based temporary staff procurement system, called a Vendor Management System (VMS), has proved to be an effective tool for managing temporary staffing needs in the healthcare field. Centralizing HHSA needs with a single contract provider using VMS technology would significantly improve outcomes in securing temporary institutional staffing for HHSA programs. The Board is requested to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals to obtain temporary institutional staffing using VMS technology and to authorize the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to award a contract to the most qualified responder.

3/14/06 7 FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request will be included in the FY 2006-08 CAO Proposed Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in costs and revenues of $1,113,158 for FY 06-07 and $1,146,553 for FY 07-08 for Edgemoor Hospital; costs of $1,075,000 and revenues of $881,500 for FY 06-07, and costs of $1,107,250 and revenues of $907,945 for FY 07-08 for the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center; and costs and revenues of $421,466 for FY06-07 and $434,110 for FY 07-08 for the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Funding sources are Medi-Cal and Medicare for Edgemoor Hospital, Federal and State Child Welfare Services funding for the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center and Mental Health Realignment Funds for the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a Request for Proposals for a Vendor Management System contractor for Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) programs and other departments as needed. Upon completion of successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, the Department of Purchasing and Contracting will award a twelve-month contract to one contractor for services effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, with four option years ending June 30, 2011, and up to an additional six months if necessary; and to amend the contract as required for changes in services and funding, subject to the approval of the HHSA Director. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

8. SUBJECT: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-AMERICORPS REVENUE FOR INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICES (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: The Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services division administers programs that benefit senior and disabled citizens. Intergenerational programs that link senior citizens with youth to provide mentorship and companionship are an important component of these services. In February 2004, the Board accepted a two-year $175,000 Legacy Corps grant from the University of Maryland Center on Aging for the County’s Intergenerational program. Additional funding for this program was available from a federal Title III-E grant of $100,000 and an initial AmeriCorps grant of $49,088, also from the University of Maryland.

3/14/06 8 Today’s item requests Board action to accept a second-year AmeriCorps grant of $84,375 from the University of Maryland to continue the Intergenerational program. The funds will be used to amend an existing contract with New Alternatives, Inc., which established a volunteer program for low to moderate income seniors, using an intergenerational approach that matched seniors with youth to provide respite services and support for caregivers. The Department of Purchasing and Contracting has Board authority to amend this contract.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in $21,094 current year cost and revenue and $63,281 cost and revenue in Fiscal Year 2006-07. The funding source is a University of Maryland AmeriCorps grant. The University of Maryland AmeriCorps grant requires a match of $20,197. New Alternatives, Inc. will cover the required match. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Waive Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts - Department Responsibility for Full Cost Recovery. 2. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute, upon receipt, the revenue agreement with the University of Maryland. 3. Authorize the Clerk of the Board, subject to the approval of the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency or her designee, to execute subsequent amendments and renewals to the grant award in Recommendation 2 when those documents are received from the funding source and they do not materially impact either the grant programs or funding level. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

9. SUBJECT: ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS FUNDS - (DISTRICT: 2)

OVERVIEW: Several communities in East County have demonstrated a need for improvements to their community or recreational facilities, and have shown that they are prepared to work together with other jurisdictions and community members to provide their communities with opportunities to stay active. This action will provide funds to several organizations to improve community or recreational facilities in East County.

3/14/06 9 FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of these recommendations is $123,257. The funding source is FY 05-06 District Two Community Projects. This action will result in the addition of no new staff years and no future costs.

RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR JACOB: 1. Find that the allocation to Helix Charter High School is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. 2. Allocate $86,257 from the District Two Community Projects fund (Org. 0262) to Helix Charter High School to complete asphalt work and add a small synthetic turf field, putting green and golf instruction area adjacent to the school’s synthetic turf football field and track. 3. Allocate $37,000 from the District Two Community Projects fund (Org. 0262) to the Crest Kiwanis Club to replace a heating and air conditioning unit, ice machine, microwave oven, refrigerator/freezer, drinking fountain, stove, tables, shelving, hot water heater and other furnishings at the Crest Community Center that were destroyed by the 2003 wildfires. 4. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute a grant agreement with the organizations listed above, establishing terms for the receipt of the funds described above. 5. Find that these grant awards have a public purpose. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

10. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF “ARGUMENTS FOR” PROPOSED CHARTER PROPOSITION A AND PROPOSITION B TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SAMPLE BALLOT MATERIALS FOR THE JUNE 2006 STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: On February 28, 2006 (24), the Board of Supervisors approved two proposed Charter measures to be placed on the June 2006 statewide primary election ballot. These two Charter measures propose amendments to the San Diego County Charter. The first measure, designated Proposition A, proposes “clean-up” amendments to the Charter. The second measure, designated Proposition B, proposes amendments that will allow “write-in” candidates in primary elections for the office of County Supervisor and County elective offices, but not in general elections. In addition, your Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board with proposed “Arguments For” Proposition A and Proposition B for the Board

3/14/06 10 to consider and approve. If your Board approves the two recommended “Arguments For” these two measures, they will be filed with the Registrar of Voters before the deadline of March 22, 2006 so that they may be included in the sample ballot materials for the June 2006 statewide primary election. This Board letter requests that the Board of Supervisors consider and approve the “Arguments For” Proposition A and Proposition B so that they may be included in the sample ballot materials.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Approve the “Arguments For” Proposition A and Proposition B to be included in the sample ballot prepared by the Registrar of Voters for the June 2006 statewide primary election ballot. ACTION: Adding recommendation: In the event that the San Diego Taxpayers Association endorses these measures before the arguments have to be submitted to the Registrar of Voters, direct the Chief Administrative Officer to amend the ballot argument to add near the bottom of each argument, “Proposition A or B has been endorsed by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association”; ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

11. SUBJECT: SUNSET REVIEW OF BOARD POLICIES ASSIGNED TO THE FINANCE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT GROUP (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-76, the Finance and General Government Group is reviewing board policies assigned to the Group. The following recommendations pertain to those policies that are recommended for continuance without changes other than to update the sunset reviews, several are recommended for deletion, and a few are revised and recommended for approval. Due to the large number of board policies contained within the Finance and General Government Group, a subsequent board letter will be submitted for a near future Board meeting. Those appointing authorities responsible for the administration of the policies and codes contained herein have reviewed and concur with this board letter’s recommendations.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with these recommended actions.

3/14/06 11 RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1. Determine that no changes are necessary and update the sunset review dates to December 31, 2012 for the following Board of Supervisors Policies: A-90 Outside Auditor: Length of Contract A-93 Board Policy on Matters Subject to Meet and Confer A-98 Board Policy on Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs A-101 County of San Diego Industrial Development Authority A-109 Redevelopment Negotiations with Cities A-113 Drug and Alcohol Requirements for Workplace of County A-123 County Community Reinvestments B-028 Limitation of Liability on Service Agreements B-043 Drawing of New Warrants by the County Auditor and Controller B-050 Authorization for the County Treasurer-Tax Collector to Act for the Board of Supervisors to Implement Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3730, 3730.1 and 3731 to Provide for Refunds Relating to Sales of Tax-defaulted Property B-063 Competitive Determination of Optimum Service Delivery Method C-017 Policy for Effecting Equal Opportunities Within San Diego County C-23 Sick Leave C-26 Telecommuting F-50 Voluntary Resource – Efficient Guidelines on New Construction and Renovation B-57 Treasurer-Tax Collector Eligibility & Educational Requirements 2. Approve deletion of the following Board of Supervisors Policies: A-117 Resolution Adopting Policy Concerning Rulemaking A-122 County Cooperation with Whistle Blower Commission –OIA B-059 Multi-Year Equipment Plan B-061 Allocation of the Special District Augmentation Fund B-070 Departments/Courts Accountability for Managing Their Budgets E-013 Family Centered Practices C-012 Physical Evaluations Before Assistant CAO, Deputy CAO and Department Head Appointments C-014 Employees Assistance and Wellness Program Policy Statement C-021 Vocational Medical Services 3. Approve changes and Sunset review dates (to December 31, 2012) for the following Board of Supervisors Policies: A-102 Seismic Safety Policy A-114 County Prevention Policy A-127 County Domestic Violence Prevention Policy F- 49 Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessible Programs and Facilities

3/14/06 12 ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

12. SUBJECT: EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: California Government Code Section 31454 requires your Board to adjust the rates of San Diego County employer and employee retirement contributions in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Retirement of the San Diego County Employees Retirement Association (“SDCERA”). At its regular meeting on January 5, 2006, the Board of Retirement approved employer and employee retirement contribution rates recommended by its actuary for Fiscal Year 2006-07. The SDCERA Board’s recommended rates for Fiscal Year 2006-07 are 1.61 percentage points higher than their recommended Fiscal Year 2005-06 rates at the aggregate level. The new recommended rate is still lower, however, than the rate approved by the Board of Supervisors for use in Fiscal Year 2005-06. Consistent with Fiscal Year 2005-06, the Chief Administrative Officer recommends that the actual employer contribution rates be maintained at the higher Fiscal Year 2004-05 levels in order to accelerate the pay down of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) of the retirement fund.

FISCAL IMPACT: The rates recommended by the SDCERA Board would result in budgeted County employer contributions of approximately $229.0 million in Fiscal Year 2006-07. The higher contribution rates recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer would result in additional budgeted County contributions of approximately $28.0 million. The CAO’s Proposed Operational Plan for Fiscal Years 2006-07 and 2007-08 is being developed based on these higher rates.

RECOMMENDATION: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF RETIREMENT Adopt the San Diego County employer and employee retirement contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2006-07 as recommended by the actuary and approved by the Retirement Board on January 5, 2006.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Adopt the San Diego County employer and employee retirement contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2006-07 as recommended by the actuary and approved by the Retirement Board on January 5, 2006, but direct the Chief Administrative Officer to continue to utilize the higher Fiscal Year 2004-05 rates for making employer contributions to SDCERA in Fiscal Year 2006-07.

3/14/06 13 ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended.

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

13. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: The proposed amendments to the San Diego County Compensation Ordinance are part of the ongoing effort to manage and maintain a skilled and competent workforce dedicated to sustaining operational excellence and serving the public. These amendments include: establishing and renaming classifications to reflect organizational changes, deleting obsolete classifications, adjusting salaries in selected classifications to be competitive to attract qualified candidates, amending the variable entry code for specified classifications, and amending sections of the Compensation Ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT: The implementation of this salary adjustment will have no negative effect on the funding status of the County Employee Retirement System (CERS). Funds for this recommendation are included in the 2005-06 budget.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Approve introduction (first reading) of ordinances; read title and waive further reading of ordinances (MAJORITY VOTE):

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION

Submit ordinances for further Board consideration and adoption (second reading) on March 28, 2006. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent, introducing Ordinance for further consideration and adoption on March 28, 2006.

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

3/14/06 14 14. SUBJECT: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: GOMPERS CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body for any Local Government Agency, other than cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the County, per Government Code Section 82011. The recommended action would approve the adopted Conflict of Interest Code submitted by Gompers Charter Middle School.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Approve the adopted Conflict of Interest Codes submitted by Gompers Charter Middle School. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board closed the Hearing and took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

15. SUBJECT: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED (DISTRICTS: ALL)

OVERVIEW: Board Policy A-72, Board of Supervisors Agenda and Related Process, authorizes the Clerk of the Board to prepare a Communications Received for Board of Supervisors' Official Records. Routine informational reports, which need to be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors yet not requiring action, are listed on this document. Communications Received documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not Applicable.

RECOMMENDATION: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Note and file. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

3/14/06 15 16. SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: APPOINTMENTS (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: These appointments are in accordance with applicable Board Policy A–74, Citizen Participation in County Boards, Commissions and Committees and Board Policy I–1, Planning and Sponsor Group Policies and Procedures.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: CHAIRMAN HORN: Appoint DuMonte O. Voigt to Seat No. 4 of the Fallbrook Community Planning Group for a term to expire January 8, 2007. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Reappoint Teresa Priest to Area Board XIII - State Council on Developmental Disabilities for a term to expire December 31, 2008. Reappoint Roger Fisher as the primary representative from the San Diego County Paramedics’ Association to the Emergency Medical Care Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2008. ACTION: ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

17. SUBJECT: LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANTS (DISTRICT: 3)

OVERVIEW: Funding for the Community Projects Grant program was included in the fiscal year 2005-2006 adopted budget in order to further public purposes throughout the County.

FISCAL IMPACT: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR SLATER-PRICE: 1. Allocate $3,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce their annual “Fiesta del Sol” event. 2. Allocate $3,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to assist with costs associated with putting on the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament for the Sexual Assault Response Team.

3/14/06 16 3. Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Rancho Penesquitos Town Council for its annual “Fiesta de los Penesquitos” event. 4. Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Mental Health Systems for its “Walk for Recovery 2006”. 5. Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Malashock Dance to assist with production and distribution costs associated with “Fathom.” 6. Allocate $9,750 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Alzheimer’s Associations of San Diego/Imperial Counties to assist with costs associated with their “Memories in the Making” therapeutic art program for persons with Alzheimer’s disease who reside within Supervisorial District Three. 7. Allocate $10,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Encinitas/La Costa Rotary for their “Kids in the Community” program(s). 8. Allocate $2,500 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to San Diego North Convention and Visitors Center to assist with its annual breakfast meeting, which is open to the public. 9. Allocate $7,600 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Mojalet Dance Collective to assist with the production costs of 4 performances taking place in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of Mozart festivities taking place throughout San Diego County. 10. Allocate $20,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) for a public awareness and educational campaign that will assist the public in stroke prevention, as well as recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke and appropriate action to take. 11. Allocate $81,300 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Fund for Animals to assist with the purchase of a Kuboda tractor ($13,500), asphalt to repair a washed out road ($16,000), Perimeter fencing ($39,000), and two security enclosures ($12,800). 12. Allocate $70,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Old Globe Theatre to assist with programming and education costs associated with their 70th anniversary season. 13. Allocate $3,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the California Young Artists Competition to assist with costs associated with putting on their yearly international competition and music outreach throughout San Diego County. 14. Allocate $1,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Joslyn Center to assist with its “Stepping Out – Walk in the Park” event.

3/14/06 17 15. Allocate $2,500 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the Joslyn-Lake Hodges Lawn Bowling Club for equipment and maintenance costs.

16. Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Interfaith Community Services to assist with costs associated with its family housing program. 17. Allocate $5,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to the San Diego North Rotary Club to assist with costs associated with putting on the first regional skateboard tournament. 18. Allocate $25,000 from the Community Projects Grant Budget (org 0263) to Silver Age Yoga to assist with costs associated with providing yoga health instruction to needy North County seniors. 19. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute grant agreements with these organizations establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above. 20. Find that all grant awards described above have a public purpose. ACTION: Deleting Recommendation 17; ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent.

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

18. SUBJECT: INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF OBTAINING LAND FOR ACTIVE RECREATION IN EAST COUNTY (DISTRICT: 2) OVERVIEW: Today’s proposal will direct the Chief Administrative Officer to investigate the feasibility of acquiring suitable locations for active recreation in East County, as well as identify potential sources of funding for land acquisition. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this proposal.

RECOMMENDATION: SUPERVISOR JACOB: 1. Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15262. 2. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to investigate the feasibility of acquiring suitable locations for active recreation in East County. 3. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to identify potential sources of funding for land acquisition for active recreation in East County.

3/14/06 18 ACTION: Amending references in recommendation 2 and 3 from “East County” to “unincorporated areas”; ON MOTION of Supervisor Jacob, seconded by Supervisor Slater-Price, the Board took action as recommended, on Consent. AYES: Cox, Jacob, Slater-Price, Roberts, Horn

19. SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION (DISTRICT: ALL)

OVERVIEW: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9) County of San Diego v. Walter E. Wallace, et al.; San Diego County Superior Court No. GIN 041748-1 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9) County of San Diego v. Elmo D. Webb, et al.; San Diego County Superior Court No. GIN 041749-1 C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9) County of San Diego v. Valley Center Oil, et al.; San Diego County Superior Court No. GIN 041757-1 D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code section 54956.9: (Number of Cases – 1) E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54957.6) Designated Representatives: Carlos Arauz and Susan Brazeau Employee Organizations: All ACTION: Any reportable matters will be announced on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, prior to the Board of Supervisors Conference.

SUBJECT:20. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

OVERVIEW: Supervisor Cox presented a proclamation declaring March 2006, as Chess Month throughout the County of San Diego.

3/14/06 19 SUBJECT:21. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

OVERVIEW: Dr. Ian Trowbridge spoke to the Board concerning ethics within the County of San Diego.

ACTION: Heard, referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 10:25 a.m. in memory of Dr. Madeleine Cosman, Wendy Haskett, Kennon Shea, Dorothy Godfrey, Aubert Vincent Davies, Margaret Sara Davies, Thomas Bickford and Eugene Asmus.

THOMAS J. PASTUSZKA Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of San Diego, State of California

Consent: Kellogg Discussion: Hall

NOTE: This Statement of Proceedings sets forth all actions taken by the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up.

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