Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/23/2007 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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07-01037  Agenda ItemClosed Session AgendaPass Action details Not available
07-01027 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Lois Cunningham upon her retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to the Child Support Program, 20 years of it served at Santa Barbara County. Pass Action details Not available
07-01013 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Léni Fé Bland as a recipient of the 2007 Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award.Pass Action details Not available
07-01032 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring Antioch University Santa Barbara upon 30 years of educational excellence in our community.Pass Action details Not available
07-01033 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Michael William Mulnix, upon his inauguration as President of Antioch University Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
07-01026 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Carpinteria Lions Club on their 80th Anniversary.Pass Action details Not available
07-01015 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Philip Levien as the recipient of the 2007 Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award.Pass Action details Not available
07-01025 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Cantor Mark Childs as the recipient of the 2007 Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award.Pass Action details Not available
07-01009 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Secondary Use Agreement with the City of Carpinteria, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the "Real Property Agreement; Secondary Use of Flood Control Land" with the City of Carpinteria, regarding a portion of County/ District owned land known as APN 001-070-036. Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the "Real Property Agreement; Secondary Use of Flood Control Land" with the City of Carpinteria, regarding a portion of County/ District owned land known as APN 001-070-036.Pass Action details Not available
07-01018 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval of MOU and Contract for Proposition 50 Grant Application, All Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various agencies (Cities, Special Districts, Water Companies, and Joint Powers Authorities) to develop a grant application on their behalf pursuant to the State's Proposition 50 Guidelines, and to provide sharing of costs for preparing the grant application pursuant to the County's Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) process; Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for the period of October 23, 2007 through June 30, 2008 with CH2MHILL (a local vendor) for an amount not to exceed $298,819.50 to develop a Proposition 50 Round 2, Step 2 grant application for approximately 14 projects in Santa Barbara County: c) Approve Budget Revision Request (BJE#2007050) to: i) Release $19,963 of Water Agency designation for the IRWMP and grant procePass Action details Not available
07-01020 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cloud Seeding Program 2007-08, as follows: a) Concur with staff recommendation to suspend the regional cloud seeding program for this year; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement for Monitoring and Generator Station with Rincon Broadcasting LLC. (formally Clear Channel Santa Barbara) for ground-based cloud seeding activities for the period of November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008 in the amount of $1,200.00 per year; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement for Monitoring and Generator Station with Mr. Earl Dolcini for ground-based cloud seeding activities for the period of November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008 in the amount of $1,500.00 per year; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Extension and Renewal of Lease Agreements with the following property owners for ground-based cloud seeding activities for the period of November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008: i) Community Radio Inc., in the amount of $1,200.00; and ii) Young America's Foundation, in the amountPass Action details Not available
07-01007 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider the recommendation regarding Authorized Agents for County During Disasters, as follows: Adopt a resolution designating certain County officials, as listed in the resolution, to execute applications, grants, financial information, do site inspections, represent the County at briefings, and do all matters necessary for financial recovery to the County due to local emergencies caused by acts of terrorism or natural disasters as defined in Title 19. Public Safety Division 2. Office of Emergency Services Chapter 6. Disaster Assistance Act 2900 Definitions.Pass Action details Not available
07-01028 A-12)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution to reaffirm the ongoing existence of local emergency due to environmental impacts, response and recovery costs from the Zaca Fire.Pass Action details Not available
07-01021 A-13)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007.Pass Action details Not available
07-01029 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Purchase of Vintage Walk Affordable Housing Units, City of Buellton, Third District, as follows: (4/5 vote required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Loan Agreement in the amount of $180,000, utilizing Santa Ynez Valley Housing Market Area Local Affordable Housing Funds, and a Regulatory Agreement, with the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County enabling the Authority to acquire six (6), very low-income one-bedroom apartment units in the Vintage Walk mixed-use development, located at 575 and 595 Avenue of Flags, City of Buellton; and b) Approve the Budget Revision and to reallocate $198,000 of existing HCD local funds, $180,000 of which is allocated for direct project costs, and $18,000 of which is allocated for project administrative costs. Pass Action details Not available
07-01008 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of Tieback Wall on East Camino Cielo at M.P. 1.3, County Project No. 05STRM (3T34), Third District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Construction of Tieback Wall on East Camino Cielo at M.P. 1.3, County Project No. 05STRM (3T34); b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $359,356.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Souza & Peterson Construction Company Inc. (not a local vendor), P.O. Box 2057, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provisions of documents and certification, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; c) Authorize the chair to execute the construction contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents and the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $30,467.80 for the Construction of Tieback Wall on East Camino Cielo at M.P. 1.3, County Project No. 05STRM (3T34).Pass Action details Not available
07-01010 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment to the Lease Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and Mr. and Mrs. Hart for the lease of two unimproved parcels of land they own which are adjacent to the Tajiguas Landfill, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
07-01011 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Sidewalk on Clark Avenue, Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the “Notice of Exemption” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding the acceptance of an easement for the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk on a portion of 775 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt; and b) Accept a permanent Easement Deed from Mr. and Mrs. LeBard, owners of 775 East Clark Avenue (APN 105-020-041).Pass Action details Not available
07-01022 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding professional services agreement for medical provider independent contractor as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the professional services agreement BC-08-009 with My JNJ, Inc., a local vendor, to make an administrative adjustment for an up front contract completion incentive for the period August 6, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and b) Authorize the Public Health Director to execute any amendments to the agreement with My JNJ, Inc. provided that the amendment does not exceed the agreement amount by ten percent (10%).Pass Action details Not available
07-01031 A-19)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Green Team's Annual Update 2007, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Accept the Green Team's 2006-2007 Annual Update; and b) Accept the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Update from the Grounds Management Committee. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01016 A-20)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the appeals filed by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission's decision regarding the Garden's Meadow Terrace project, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Confirm, modify, or set aside the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission's actions on September 10, 2007 regarding the Botanic Garden's proposed Meadow Terrace project; and, b) Rescind all actions taken by Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission at its December 10, 2007 meeting concerning the Botanic Garden's modified Meadow Terrace project (Item 4 on the December 10, 2007 agenda) due to a procedural error of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission and dismiss the appeal filed on December 20, 2007; and c) Direct the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission and the Botanic Garden to propose revisions to Resolution 2003-059 to improve its clarity. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-01017 A-21)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider an Ordinance Amending the County Land Use and Development Code Concerning Cogeneration Facilities, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Adopt by ordinance, an amendment to Section 35.58.020 of the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution #06-06; b) Adopt the CEQA finding determining that the proposed amendments are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and c) Adopt the legislative findings of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01012 A-22)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Road Excavation and Encroachment Permit Fees, All Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption of an ordinance (Second Reading) entitled "Adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the Department of Public Works in Connection with the Issuance of Permits for, and Related Supervision of, Encroachments and Excavations in County Highways"; b) Approve an annual fee adjustment linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Fee schedule; c) Authorize the Public Works Director to update and administer approved unit prices for Bonding and Fee purposes for FY 2007-08, and update these annually based on increases linked to the California Construction Cost Index (CCCI); d) Approve Notice of Exemptions from the California Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) exemption under Public Resource Section 21080 Subdivision (b)(8)(A) & (B) and Title 14 (California Code of Regulations), Section 15273 for the Fee Ordinance. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01014 A-23)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the proposed Construction & Demolition Waste Management Policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Direct Public Works to revise Chapter 17 of the County Code and its associated Rules & Regulations to require construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated in the unincorporated area be recycled at a minimum of 50%; b) Direct the staff of Planning & Development to update both the Thresholds & Guidelines Manual and the Standard Conditions with the assistance of Public Works staff to incorporate the recycling of C&D waste; and c) Direct Public Works to revise the Rules & Regulations of Chapter 17 to require permitted Unscheduled Haulers to recycle a minimum of 50% of waste collected on an annual basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-01019 A-24)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report regarding the Watershed Impacts of the Zaca Fire and the Status of the County's Response Program in preparation for this coming winter. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01023 A-25)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the South Coast Regional Multi-Agency Watershed Task Force, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Direct the County Water Agency to invite other South Coast agencies and municipalities to form a regional multi-agency watershed task force that will compile an inventory of past and ongoing watershed planning and protection efforts. After compiling this data, staff will perform an evaluation and provide findings based on the data collected. Pass Action details Not available
07-01024 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Contract Authorization for Isla Vista Beach Access Repair Project, County Project No. 862252, Third District, as follows: (4/5 vote required) Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Adopt a resolution making findings required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445 relating to the Redevelopment Agency funding repair to beach access stairs; Acting as the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors: b) Adopt a resolution making findings required by Health & Safety Code Section 33445 relating to the Redevelopment Agency funding repair to beach access stairs; and c) Approve the budget revision BJE 2007-052 and expenditure of $200,000 of Redevelopment Agency tax increment funds to be used for the Isla Vista Beach Access Repair Project, County Project No. 862252, within the Isla Vista Redevelopment Project Area.Pass Action details Not available
07-01034 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of John Lizarraga to the Housing Authority Board, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
07-01035 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Rose Gabaldon to the Commission for Women, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
07-01036 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the salary structure for unrepresented attorneys, as follows: a) Adopt a resolution effective October 22, 2007 to: i) Place unrepresented Attorney I/II/III/IV, and Senior classifications into the pay system previously established for represented attorneys in these classifications; and ii) Set salaries for unrepresented attorneys, including for Supervising Child Support Attorney and Chief Deputy County Counsel; b) Approve a one-time lump sum salary adjustment for certain unrepresented attorneys equal to 1.5% of pay for the period between January 1, 2007 and May 20, 2007; c) Adopt a resolution effective April 7, 2008 setting forth salaries for unrepresented attorneys; and d) Adopt a resolution effective October 6, 2008 setting forth salaries for unrepresented attorneys.Pass Action details Not available
07-00998 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a contract with Family Care Network, Inc. for Transitional Housing Program Plus for Emancipated Foster/Probation Youth, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract for the period November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008 with Family Care Network, Inc,(a local vendor), in the amount of $304,992 to provide former foster care youth ages 18-24 years services under the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) Program which include safe affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services to help these youth make a successful transition from out-of-home placements to self-sufficiency and independent living. The service site shall be the "La Morada Transitional Youth Center" also known as La Morada; b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services at her discretion to exercise the County's renewal option provided for in the contract, for a period not to exceed two years, including the renewal period and if the renewal period is exercised, the total term of the contract wPass Action details Not available
07-00965 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive an update regarding progress on the Agricultural Worker Transportation Program, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive an update from Public Works staff regarding the County's Agricultural Worker Transportation Program (AWTP); b) Authorize the County Purchasing Manager, without requiring a Formal Bid Process, to procure nine (9) GMC fifteen (15) passenger vans from Kings County for a total amount of $85,530 for the County's AWTP; c) Upon approval of Recommendation b), approve the budget revision #20070026, for the purchase of the nine (9) GMC fifteen (15) passenger vans; and d) Adopt a resolution to submit an application for service implementation funds for the County's AWTP from Caltrans. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00682 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Approve revisions to the current Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy for use throughout the County. (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available