Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved as Amended  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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08-00879 1)Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
08-00876 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 5-11, 2008 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00860 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring the Friendship Center for its dedicated service to the frail, elderly residents of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00872 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Contractors on Payroll for psychiatric services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Edward Benson, MD to provide psychiatric services as a Contractor on Payroll for the period of October 6, 2008 to June 30, 2009 in the amount of $70,400; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Nubia Swain, MD to provide psychiatric services as a Contractor on Payroll for the period of October 6, 2008 to June 30, 2009, in the amount of $35,200; and c) Authorize the Director of ADMHS to approve amendments to the proposed contracts, provided any such amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the contract's dollar amount.Pass Action details Not available
08-00873 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding contracts for Adult Mental Health services for FY 08-09, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the contract with PathPoint (a local vendor) to add Supported Housing services in South County for the period of October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $752,843 for a total contract maximum in the amount of $1,390,313; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the contract with Transitions Mental Health Association (a local vendor) to add Supported Housing services in North County for the period of October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $285,000 for a total contract maximum in the amount of $672,563; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Telecare Corporation (a local vendor) to add Assertive Community Treatment services in the Santa Maria area for the period of October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 and to continue the McMillan Ranch program for the period of November 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $1,247,845 for a total cPass Action details Not available
08-00117 A-5)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Potential Financial Impacts report.Pass Action details Not available
08-00878 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the adoption of Retirement Rates for FY 2008-09, as follows: a) Adopt the employer and member contribution rates recommended by the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System Actuary and approved by the Board of Retirement for fiscal year 2008-09 to be implemented on October 1, 2008, or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs contained in the attached report; and b) Receive the revised actuarial evaluation for June 30, 2007, as transmitted by the Retirement Board.Pass Action details Not available
08-00858 A-7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the affirmation of the Proclamation of Emergency associated with the Gap Fire, recommended Proclamation termination, and Acknowledgement of NRCS Assistance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the ongoing existence of local emergency due to environmental impacts, response and recovery costs from the Gap Fire; b) Allow the Proclamation of Emergency to terminate on December 2, 2008 at 11:59 PM (local time); c) Receive a brief overview of mitigation measures taken to date; and d) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation Honoring the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for their extraordinary service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00866 A-8)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency: Consider recommendations regarding the Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Loan, Parkview Apartments, Project Sponsor, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a permanent financing loan agreement with Parkview Isla Vista, L.P., a limited partnership formed by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, in the amount of $3,263,557, and a regulatory agreement for the renovated 20-unit Parkview Apartments, located at 6682/6688 Picasso in Isla Vista, consistent with the terms and conditions; and b) Find that the actions discussed above are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, as the project consists of the financing and regulation of an existing facility, and direct the Clerk of the Board to post the Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
08-00853 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Tolling Agreement between the County and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), which extends the time in which certain court facilities can be transferred to the State without incurring a penalty.Pass Action details Not available
08-00854 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the creation and acceptance of a Conservation Easement for the Lompoc Fire Station property, APN 097-380-043, Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept and file the Memorandum from the County's Planning and Development Department regarding permitted uses of the proposed Conservation Easement Area on the Fire Station 51 property in Lompoc; b) Adopt the Resolution making certain findings required by California Government Code Section 51056 to create and accept a 4.6 acre Conservation Easement on the 15.35 acre Fire Station 51 property, and approving and accepting the creation of the Conservation Easement; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Environmental Restrictions (Conservation Easement) creating a Conservation Easement on a 4.6 acre portion of the County-owned Fire Station 51 property located at the intersection of Burton Mesa and Harris Grade Roads in the unincorporated area of Lompoc Valley; and d) Accept the title to the Conservation Easement by authorizing the Clerk of the Board tPass Action details Not available
08-00871 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Emergency Shelter Care Lease by Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg, 377 Storke Road, Goleta, Third District, as follows: a) Determine that the services provided by Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg are necessary to meet the social needs of the County, and that Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg therefore qualify for a rent subsidy pursuant to Government Code §26227; b) Determine that the County-owned property located at 377 Storke Road, in Goleta, will not be needed for County purposes for the next few years; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the proposed Lease Agreement granting Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg the right to lease the above referenced County-owned property for the purpose of providing emergency shelter care services for abused, neglected and abandoned children, for a term of one year commencing on September 23, 2008 through August 31, 2009, and renewed annually concurrent with the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Emergency Shelter Care Services) at a below fair market rent amount of $250 per month.Pass Action details Not available
08-00856 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Grant Application for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to submit a countywide comprehensive application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year 2008 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 2008 Continuum of Care Application.Pass Action details Not available
08-00857 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove the amendments to the 2007-08 and 2008-09 Consolidated Plan Updates, Action Plans, and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to submit the amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Pass Action details Not available
08-00842 A-14)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with El Encinal LLC, 08AGP-00000-00018, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 69-AP-054B. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 099-030-040, located approximately 2 miles southwest of the intersection of Highway 135 and Bell Street, in the Los Alamos area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00843 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Gainey Management LLC, direct 07AGP-00000-00036, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 90-AP-016. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel numbers 141-440-024, located approximately 3/4 of a mile southeast of the intersection of Highway 246 and Refugio Road, in the Santa Ynez area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00844 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Gainey Management LLC, 07AGP-00000-00037, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 90-AP-016. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel numbers 141-440-016, -017, -018, -019, and -020, located approximately 3/4 of a mile southeast of the intersection of Highway 246 and Refugio Road, in the Santa Ynez area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00845 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Gainey Management LLC, 07AGP-00000-00035, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserves 90-AP-016 and 99-AP-024. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel numbers 141-440-015, -022, -025, -027, and -028 located approximately 3/4 of a mile southeast of the intersection of Highway 246 and Refugio Road, in the Santa Ynez area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00846 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Silverado Los Alamos Vineyard LLC, 06AGP-00000-00013, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-035. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 101-480-013 located four miles northwest of the town of Los Alamos, in the Los Alamos area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00847 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Silverado agricultural preserve replacement contract with Silverado Los Alamos Vineyards LLC, 06AGP-00000-00014, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-035. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 101-480-014 located four miles northwest of the town of Los Alamos, in the Los Alamos area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00848 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Silverado Los Alamos Vineyards LLC, 06AGP-00000-00015, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-035. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 101-480-015 located four miles northwest of the town of Los Alamos, in the Los Alamos area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00849 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Silverado Los Alamos Vineyard LLC, 06AGP-00000-00016, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-035. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 101-480-016 located four miles northwest of the town of Los Alamos, in the Los Alamos area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00850 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendation regarding the City of Santa Maria Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal (08AGP-00000-00014), Fifth District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-11; and b) Execute the attached Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation Contract for Assessor's Parcel Nos. 117-191-010, -013 and 117-820-002, located north and south of the intersection of Black and Stowell Roads, in the Santa Maria area, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00855 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Final Design Work for a portion of the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the period of September 23, 2008 through December 31, 2009 in the amount of $205,700 for final design work for a portion of the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project; and b) Approve a contingency in the amount of $30,885 for additional unanticipated tasks that may be needed to complete the design work project.Pass Action details Not available
08-00864 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the contract with EcoSystems Restoration Associates, a Division of P&D Consultants for biological consulting services for the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the contract with EcoSystems Restoration Associates (not a local vendor), to: i) Add to the Scope of Work: “Supplemental Technical Services”; and ii) Amend the contracted budget for a net increase of $45,440 from $154,000 to $199,440.Pass Action details Not available
08-00868 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of 2008/09 Zaca Fire Repair on East Camino Cielo, Project No. 810534, First and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for Construction of 2008/09 Zaca Fire Repair on East Camino Cielo; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $966,312.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), P.O. Box 50085, Watsonville, Ca 95077-5085, 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) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents , the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, Risk Manager or their authorized representative; and d) Approve a contingency in the amount of $60,815.60 for Construction of 2008/09 Zaca Fire Repair on East Camino Cielo.Pass Action details Not available
08-00869 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Bicycle Transportation Account Grant Funding, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept $108,000 in grant funding from the Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) for the Goleta Beach Bikeway Reconstruction Project; and b) Approve Budget Revision No. 0000307 to accept the award of grant funding from the Caltrans BTA $108,000, to transfer $12,000 from the County's Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds as the local match and to establish the expenditure budget for the project in the amount of $120,000.Pass Action details Not available
08-00870 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of Ortega Hill Road in Summerland from Route 101 Northbound Ramp to Evans Avenue in the County of Santa Barbara, County Project No. 862118, First District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for the work performed by the Contractor, Nye & Nelson, Inc., (not a local vendor), 1860 Eastman Avenue #108, Ventura, CA 93003; b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor, Nye & Nelson, Inc., 1860 Eastman Avenue #108, Ventura, CA 93003, in the amount of $299,427.78.Pass Action details Not available
08-00859 A-28)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services contract with Lenvik & Minor Architects for the Isla Vista Fool Patrol Project which extends the Contract time from July 30, 2008 to January 30, 2009 and increases the not-to-exceed amount by seventy five thousand dollars and no cents ($75,000.00) to a total of $246, 079.02.Pass Action details Not available
08-00865 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of the Camino Del Remedio Slope Repair Project, County Project No. SO-3, Federal Project No. FEMA-1577-DR-CA, PW-No.517, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Construction of the Camino Del Remedio Slope Repair Project, County No. SO-3, FEMA Project PW-517; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $436,562.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Calex Engineering Company (not a local vendor), 23651 Pine Street; Newhall, CA 91321 subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract upon the return of the Contractor's executed contract documents, and the review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Management or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve Budget Revision 2007526 in the amount of $436,562.00.Pass Action details Not available
08-00862 A-30)Agenda ItemAppoint Bonnie L. Elliott and Michael R. Just to a three year terms on the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, from November 1, 2008, through October 31, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
08-00861 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a presentation regarding the 2007-08 Commission for Women Annual Report. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
0801056 A-34)Agenda ItemHEARING: Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Ranch Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) a) Adopt the Findings in Attachment A consisting of CEQA Findings, Project Findings and Policy Consistency, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008; b) Certify the Final EIR (including the Confirming Analysis attached to the CEQA Findings) and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008; c) Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances consisting of: (i) Resolution Amending Comprehensive Plan; (ii) Resolution Amending Coastal Land Use Plan; (iii) Resolution Amending Special Problems Area Designation; (iv) Ordinance Amending Land Use and Development Code, (v) Ordinance Amending Zoning Map; (vi) Ordinance Approving Development Agreements and; (vii) Resolution Granting Tentative Approval of the WA-ACE Easement Exchange and Rescission Agreement, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008, and Attachment F-9 to the memoPass Action details Not available
08-00863 A-35)Agenda ItemApprove the recommended revisions to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee Bylaws.Pass Action details Not available
08-00880 A-36)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Gap Fire Hydromulching Project, Second and Third Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute an Agreement with Western States Reclamation Inc. (not a local vendor) in the amount of not-to-exceed $3,300,000 for aerial hydromulching services in response to the Gap Fire on non-federal land for the period of September 23, 2008 through December 31, 2008; b) Approve the Budget Revision Request (BJE #0000337) to release $154,750 in designations from the South Coast Flood Zone, to receive $4,545,250 in unanticipated revenue ($3,525,000 from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, $881,250 from State OES, and $139,000 from the Cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta), and to increase Services and Supplies in the amount of $4,700,000; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Cost Sharing Gap Fire Flood Protection and Mitigation Project (Aerial Hydromulching) among the Flood Control District and the Cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara to share the costs not coverePass Action details Not available
08-00881 A-37)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 21 - 27, 2008 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00816 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amending the Isla Vista Redevelopment Plan to extend the Plan's effectiveness by one year and to delete the time limit to incur debt, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance "Amending Ordinance Numbers 3894 and 4382 and Approving and Adopting a Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Isla Vista Redevelopment Project Area to Delete the Existing Debt Incurrence Time Limit and Amend Certain Other Time Limits"; and b) Approve the Notice of Exemption for the Ordinance. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00512 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending County Code Chapter 17 and a Resolution amending Rules and Regulations to implement a Countywide construction and demolition waste recycling program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the County Code, Solid Waste Services; b) Adopt the Resolution modifying specific provisions of the County's Rules and Regulations for unscheduled solid waste handling services in the unincorporated areas of the County; and c) Accept the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00836 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a presentation and report from representatives of the newly-formed Ag Futures Alliance of Santa Barbara County. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
08-00812 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Sections 23-15.1, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6 and 23-15.7 of the Code of Santa Barbara County, pertaining to speed limits on Shepard Mesa Road in the Carpinteria area, Sheffield Drive in the Montecito area, Miguelito Road in the Lompoc area and California Boulevard and Santa Maria Way in the Orcutt area, First, Third and Fourth Districts.(4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01220 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding onshore oil facilities update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive a staff report on the status of the onshore facilities program; and b) Receive an update on the five recommendations concerning potential new ordinances and staff practices adopted by the Board of Supervisors on January 15, 2008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00810 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the Old Town Orcutt Traffic, Circulation and Parking study. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00809 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Initiate environmental review for the draft Los Alamos Community Plan update, Form-Based Code, and Design Guidelines, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Adopt a Resolution to initiate environmental review for the Draft Los Alamos Community Plan, Design Guidelines, and Land Use and Development Code Amendments; and b) Adopt a Resolution addressing the acceptance and processing of Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezones during the Los Alamos Community Plan update. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00877 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Halsell Builders, Inc. fee waiver request, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive additional information requested by the Board of Supervisors at its July 8, 2008 meeting concerning this item; and b) Consider the request from Supervisor Gray to support a waiver of planning and building fees for Halsell Builders, Inc. for a charitable home expansion in the Orcutt Community area (4/5 VOTE) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00673 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider appeal filed by Save the Cuyama Valley (08APL-00000-00024) of the County Planning Commission's May 14, 2008 approval of the Diamond Rock Sand and Gravel Mine and Processing Facility (Case Nos. 03CUP-00000-00037; 03RPP-00000-00002; and 05EIR-0000-00001) located on the west side of Highway 33, approximately 5.9 miles south of its junction with Highway 166 (APNs 149-220-02; 149-220-11; & 149-220-65) in the Cuyama/Ventucopa area, Fifth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Adopt the required findings for the project specified in the Planning Commission action letter dated May 19, 2008, including the Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify 05EIR-00000-00001, in its entirety, as complete and adequate pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; c) Deny the appeal, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval of 03CUP-00000-00037 and 03RPP-00000-00002; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case Nos. 03CUP-00000-00037 anPass Action details Not available