Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 6/5/2007 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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07-00590  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
07-00416 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Greg Mohr upon his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the Planning and Development Department of the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
07-00463 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming May 18, 2007 as Space Enterprise Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
07-00548 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Brooke Allen, Carlos Jimenez and Mike Sederholm as Santa Barbara County's June 2007 Employees of the Month for their exceptional contributions to the Housing and Community Development Department.Pass Action details Not available
07-00582 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Guillaume Doan for his dedicated service to the residents of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
07-00583 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Proclaiming June 5, 2007 as National Hunger Awareness Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
07-00561 A-6)Agenda ItemAdopt a Personnel Resolution effective July 2, 2007, adding one (1.0 FTE) Cost Analyst I/II (Class 1879) Range 6096 ($5074-$6191 per month) not included in Fiscal Year 2006-07 adopted budget and deleting one (.75 FTE) Cost Analyst I/II.Pass Action details Not available
07-00579 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding special duty allowance for EDP Computer Operator III, as follows: a) Adopt a Personnel Resolution, effective May 21, 2007, to continue with a ten percent (10%) special duty allowance for one EDP Computer Operator III (Class 002432) in the Auditor-Controller's Office; and b) Adopt a Personnel Resolution, effective May 19, 2008, to delete a ten percent (10%) special duty allowance for one EDP Computer Operator III (Class 002432) in the Auditor-Controller's Office.Pass Action details Not available
07-00584 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Contract maximum with KPMG LLP for County's Single Audits for fiscal years 2004-05 and 2005-06, as follows: a) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute the attached amendment increasing the contract maximum with KPMG LLP by $56,400 to a new total of $265,166 for the FY 2004-05 audit; b) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute the attached amendment increasing the contract maximum with KPMG LLP by $20,000 to a new total of $200,000 for the FY 2005-06 audit; and c) Approve budget revision in the amount of $76,400.Pass Action details Not available
07-00394 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Permanent Easement; APN 061-273-003, Second District, as follows: (4/5 vote required) a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding the proposed acceptance of an easement crossing a portion of the parcel known as APN 061-273-003, located at 4640 Vieja Drive in the unincorporated area of the County known as Goleta; and b) Accept a Permanent Easement from Layman Property Management LLC, owner of the above referenced property by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.Pass Action details Not available
07-00568 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Goleta to provide support for the City of Goleta's Old Town Project, Second District, as follows: a) Authorize the Public Works Department and the County Executive Office to develop a MOU with the City of Goleta regarding funding of the flood control elements of the City of Goleta's Old Town Project; and b) Direct staff to return to the Board for approval and execution of the MOU and the related budget revision needed to provide funding for the flood control elements of the project.Pass Action details Not available
07-00556 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize Chair to execute the attached Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with outside tax counsel, Ice Miller LLP, a law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana in the amount of $125,000, amending the scope of work, which brings the total contract to an amount not to exceed $131,000.Pass Action details Not available
07-00571 A-12)Agenda ItemAuthorize the County Executive Officer to sign and submit a letter of endorsement for the County’s entries into the California State Association of Counties 2007 Challenge Awards competition.Pass Action details Not available
07-00588 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
07-00585 A-14)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution, effective June 4, 2007, allocating certain executive and management positions to Leadership classifications and designating certain positions as specified in Section 5 of Resolution No. 06-206 as exempt from the Civil Service System in accordance with Section 27-25(a), (11) of the Santa Barbara County Code.Pass Action details Not available
07-00547 A-15)Agenda ItemAccept the Notice of Completion for the carpet replacement in the Santa Maria Probation Building, Project T02006, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
07-00552 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the authorization to bid FEMA 1505-DR-CA Projects, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for seismic retrofitting existing structures under a FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program at the Cook & Miller Court Complex; Cook and Miller Streets, Santa Maria. The estimated construction cost is $500,000; b) Approve the plans and specifications for seismic retrofitting existing structures under a FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program at the Santa Barbara Court Complex; 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The estimated construction cost is $700,000; and c) Authorize the General Services Department to advertise these two projects for public bidding.Pass Action details Not available
07-00555 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove Amendment One to the Professional Service Agreement, BC 06-096, with Ehlen, Spiess & Haight, Inc. in the amount of $14,000, for additional design work associated with seismic work at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, bringing the total amount to $94,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
07-00559 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove Amendment Two to the Professional Service Agreement, BC 06-097, with Ehlen, Spiess & Haight, Inc. in the amount of $4,000, for additional design work associated with seismic work at Cook and Miller Court, Building C, bringing the total amount to $112,400.00.Pass Action details Not available
07-00565 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Maria Fuel System Upgrade Project #8566 Award Contract, as follows: a) Award a Fixed Price Construction Contract in the amount of $277,900 to the lowest responsible bidder, B&T Service Station Contractors (not a local vendor) subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by California Law; and b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders of an amount not to exceed 10% of a base amount of $250,000 plus 5% of the bid in excess of the base amount, or $26,395.Pass Action details Not available
07-00577 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove amendment #3 to the County Contract with the Goleta Sanitary District (GSD) funding the County share of the cost of upgrading the GSD wastewater treatment plant, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
07-00569 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Grant Application for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to submit a county wide comprehensive application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year 2007 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs; and b) Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for submission of the 2007 Continuum of Care Application.Pass Action details Not available
07-00580 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Homebuyers Assistance Program Subordination Agreement, Fifth District, as follows: a) Authorize the Housing Director to execute the Subordination Agreement, pursuant to a $25,000 "soft second" loan awarded in 1999 under the Homebuyers Assistance Program (HAP), to Ruben and Brenda Corona (the “Borrowers") for purchase of a property located at 1034 Kingston Drive in Santa Maria; and b) Authorize the Housing Director to execute the First Amendment to Promissory Note permitting re-financing of the first mortgage to include costs associated with replacement of the roof and improvements to the kitchen of the home.Pass Action details Not available
07-00549 A-23)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Chair to execute the attached Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) contract, BC-07-153, with the City of Carpinteria, in the amount of $49,000, to analyze a multi-use trail for the period of June 5, 2007 to July 15, 2008, First District.Pass Action details Not available
07-00542 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider the recommendation regarding the Deputy Probation Officer Addition for Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act, as follows: Approve the attached Personnel Resolution adding three Deputy Probation Officers (DPO) (Class 6061), Range 5418 ($3,618 - $4,417) effective June 4, 2007.Pass Action details Not available
07-00544 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Grant Funding from the California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board for the Purchase of Low Emission Construction Equipment, as follows: a) Concur with the grant application for $2,091,514 with the California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board to fund the purchase and retrofit of low emission construction equipment; and b) Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute Grant Agreement No. G06-PA35 and G06-PA36 and all subsequent agreements or amendments to receive grant monies and to sign requests for disbursements of State funds associated with this Grant Agreement.Pass Action details Not available
07-00550 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove a resolution appointing Scott D. McGolpin, Interim Public Works Director, as County Road Commissioner.Pass Action details Not available
07-00553 A-27)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution authorizing the filing of a $1,377,770 claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Government (SBCAG) for an allocation of Transportation Development Act funds for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.Pass Action details Not available
07-00564 A-28)Agenda ItemAdopt eight resolutions establishing stop controls on Hollister Street at San Marcos Street, Venus Avenue at Jupiter Avenue, Milky Way at Solar Way, Mercury Avenue at Jupiter Avenue, Carina Drive at Milky Way and Sunbeam Road, North Patterson Avenue at Camino Meleno, Arboleda Road at Nueces Drive, Barker Pass Road at Paso Robles Lane in the First, Second and Third Districts.Pass Action details Not available
07-00575 A-29)Agenda ItemApprove the Final Map of Tract No. 14,595 Hacienda Vieja, APN 065-240-019, 4865 Vieja Drive in More Mesa in the Goleta Community Plan Area, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
07-00554 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the contract with Addus HealthCare, Inc. for the provision of In-Home Supportive Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Addus HealthCare, Inc., not a local vendor, for the purpose of purchasing In-Home Supportive Services for the period 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 at a cost not to exceed $2,000,000; and 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 one year and a cost not to exceed $2,200,000. Including the renewal period, if exercised, the total term of the contract would be for a maximum of two years with a total contract cost not to exceed $4,200,000.Pass Action details Not available
07-00557 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a contract with Community Action Commission for the Provision of an Independent Living Program for Out-of-Home Care Youth, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Community Action Commission to provide an Independent Living Program for Child Welfare Services/ Probation youth for the period of 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 at a cost not to exceed $185,000; and 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 one year and a cost not to exceed $203,500. Including the renewal period, if exercised, the total term of the contract would be for a maximum of two years with a cost not to exceed $388,500.Pass Action details Not available
07-00558 A-32)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement of Professional Services, Contractor on Payroll, with Martha Yepez as the New Cuyama Family Resource Center Coordinator for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 at a cost not to exceed $59,095.Pass Action details Not available
07-00551 A-33)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Dave Davis to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
07-00586 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Response to the Grand Jury Report on "A New County Jail? A Need That Will Not Go Away!", as follows (EST. TIME: 20 MIN) a) Adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors' responses to the 2006-07 Grand Jury Report entitled "A New County Jail? A Need That Will Not Go Away!"; and b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter forwarding the responses to the Presiding Judge. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00566 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of an Enterprise Fund Reserve Policy. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00567 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Response to the Grand Jury Report on "Certificates of Participation in Pubic Financing: Is More Scrutiny Needed?", as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors' responses to the 2006-07 Grand Jury Report entitled "Certificates of Participation in Public Financing: Is More Scrutiny Needed?"; and b) Authorize the Chair to sign a letter forwarding the responses to the Presiding Judge. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00570 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive the County of Santa Barbara Financial Analysis Report. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00543 A-39)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2007 Hazard Reduction Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Declare all properties, whose owners have not complied with a notice to abate, as a fire nuisance; b) Authorize the issuance of misdemeanor citations and necessary abatement work relative to the 2007 Fire Department Defensible Space Program (Weed Abatement); and c) Direct the Clerk of the Board to post the affected Property Owners List in a place easily accessible to the public. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00562 A-40)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations of the Affordable Housing Policy Committee Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file the report from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and the analysis of the report by the County Executive Office; b) Consider the 13 recommendations and staff's response to each; and c) Direct the CEO's office to take actions necessary for a timely implementation of the recommendations. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00578 A-42)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the amendments to the Petroleum Code (Chapter 25 of the Santa Barbara County Code) and adjustment of fees for Planning and Development Petroleum Unit, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption of an ordinance (Second Reading) amending Chapter 25 of the Santa Barbara County Code and adopt the attached fee resolution, to be effective 60 days from adoption; b) Adopt a resolution adjusting fees for Planning and Development Petroleum unit; and c) Approve CEQA Exemption Notice. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00545 A-43)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the proposed solid waste disposal and collection fee schedules, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Adopt a resolution, effective July 1, 2007, setting the fee schedules for solid waste handling and disposal fees at County facilities and solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated area; b) Adopt a resolution, effective July 1, 2007, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the Cuyama Valley for Fiscal Year 2007-08; c) Accept the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00563 A-45)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapters 29 and 24A of the Santa Barbara County Code" relating to Stormwater Runoff Controls. (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00573 A-46)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on a Wave Energy Pilot Project. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
07-00589 A-47)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Marisela Marquez to the Human Services Commission.Pass Action details Not available
07-00169 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations regarding the 2007-2008 Annual Work Program for Land Use Planning & Policy Initiatives, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Direct staff of the Office of Long Range Planning to implement new potential projects recommended by the Planning Commission. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATIONS: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00336 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District Board Ordinance Adopting Service Charges, Connection Fees, and Trunk Line Fees and Resolution Relative to Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) i) Consider the adoption of an ordinance (second reading) entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3130", which revises service charges, connection fees and other related fees for the Laguna County Sanitation District; and ii) Adopt a resolution relative to the collection of service charges on the tax rolls. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00486 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance describing the Santa Barbara County Redevelopment Agency's Program concerning the use of eminent domain to acquire real property in the Isla Vista Redevelopment Project Area and finding that the Agency does not have the power of eminent domain in the Project Area in compliance with SB 53 and SB 1809. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00574 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Approve the creation of an ad-hoc committee (UCSB Advisory Committee) and appoint two Board members to serve on the committee to advise staff on University relations. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00534 5)Agenda ItemSet hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Redevelopment Agency FY 2007-08 budget, as follows: a) Review the proposed Santa Barbara County Redevelopment Agency FY 2007/08 budget; and b) Set hearing for June 11, 2007 to adopt a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Agency FY 2007/08 budget and making the required findings regarding the expenditure of housing set-aside funds.Pass Action details Not available
07-00535 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the potential options and related funding of up to $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2007-08 to Provide Increased Health Coverage to Uninsured Children within the County (Children's Health Initiative-CHI through the Healthy Kids Program) contained in the report and provide direction as determined appropriate. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00581 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Concur with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department proposal to change the program and vendor operating at the Casa del Mural facility. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00379 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations regarding a right-of-way vacation for a portion of Madera Street, Santa Ynez Area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines re: vacating the County's right-of-way underlying a portion of Madera Street which crosses Santa Barbara County Assessor's Parcel numbers 143-220-002, -018, -020, & -021 near the township of Santa Ynez; b) Adopt a Resolution, Summary Order to Vacate, vacating the portion of Madera Street which is adjacent to the property owned by the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District; c) Adopt a Resolution, Summary Order to Vacate, vacating the portion of Madera Street adjacent to the property owned by Mr. Mowery; d) Authorize the Chair to execute the Grant Deeds for the portion of Madera Street adjacent to the Water District property; and e) Authorize the Chair to execute the Grant Deed for the portion of Madera Street adjacent to Mr. Mowery's property. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: P  Action details Not available
07-00166 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider an appeal filed by the applicant (Case No. 06APL-00000-00038) of the Montecito Planning Commission's September 20, 2006 decision to uphold the Planning and Development Department's denial of the proposed Franklin Veterinary Clinic (Case Nos.05HOC-00000-00008 and 05APL-00000-00033) located at 1396 Greenworth Place, Montecito Area (APN 009-190-009), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 06APL-00000-00038, thereby upholding the Montecito Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Planning and Development Department's denial of the proposed Franklin Veterinary Clinic; b) Adopt the required findings for denial of the proposed veterinary practice specified in Attachment A of the Montecito Planning Commission action letter (Attachment C to this Board Letter), dated September 27, 2006; and c) Deny the proposed project, Case No. 05HOC-00000-00008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00485 11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider an appeal filed by the applicant (Case No. 07APL-00000-00005) of the Planning Commission's February 7, 2007 denial of the proposed Calderon New Single-Family Residence, Case No. 06CDP-00000-00031. The project involves Assessor's Parcel No. 005-320-010, located at 1765 Ocean Oaks Road in the Toro Canyon Community Plan area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt the required findings for approval of Case No. 06CDP-00000-00031, including CEQA findings; b) Accept the exemption; and c) Approve the appeal, Case No. 07APL-00000-00005, thereby upholding Planning and Development's approval and grant de novo approval of Coastal Development Permit Case No. 06CDP-00000-00031. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00493 12)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Gray appeal of the Planning Commission's January 3, 2007 approval of the Pulver Lot Split, Case Nos. 01TPM-00000-00016 & 04DVP-00000-00040, located at 4860 Vieja Drive (AP No. 065-240-021), Goleta Area, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 07APL-00000-00001, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval; b) Adopt the required findings for approval of Case Nos. 01TPM-00000-00016 & 04DVP-00000-00040, included with the Planning Commission Action Letter dated January 9, 2007; c) Approve the Negative Declaration, Case No. 06NGD-00000-00007, and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained within the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval of Tentative Parcel Map Case Nos. 01TPM-00000-00016 & 04DVP-00000-00040. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available