Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 12/14/2004 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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04-01193 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a resolution commending Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall upon her retirement after eight years of service on the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors.Pass Action details Not available
04-01192 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a resolution honoring Supervisor Naomi Schwartz upon her retirement from the Board of Supervisors and dedicating the Naomi Schwartz Office Building.Pass Action details Not available
04-01195 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a resolution honoring the grand opening of the new Visitor Center at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park.Pass Action details Not available
04-01179 A-4)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase construction and Flood Control District's costs by $1,412,669.12 to a total of $2,850,000 for the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Enhancement Plan. Pass Action details Not available
04-01187 A-5)Agenda ItemApprove and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Recycled Water Use Agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District to extend the term from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025 and revise the rate structure.Pass Action details Not available
04-01162 A-6)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution providing for the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue pertaining to the Triangle Park Reorganization, an annexation to the City of Solvang, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
04-01194 A-7)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision requests. (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA)Pass Action details Not available
04-01185 A-8)Agenda ItemAccept and file the Certification of Results of the Official Canvass and Official Election Summary for the Presidential General Election held on November 2, 2004.Pass Action details Not available
04-01177 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a ground lease for Solvang Senior Center (Folio No. 002121), Third District, as follows: a) Determine that the services provided by the Santa Ynez Valley Senior Advisory Council Inc. (SYVSAC), which include a daily noon time meal five (5) days a week, guidance and advice on tax and legal matters, transport to medical centers, Hospice counseling and other related activities that serve the senior residents in the Solvang and Santa Ynez communities, are necessary to meet the health, welfare, and social needs of seniors of the County, and that the SYVSAC therefore qualifies for a rent subsidy; b) Determine that the portion of that County-owned property currently occupied by the SYVSAC and located at 1745 Mission Drive, in Solvang, will not be needed for County purposes for the term of the Agreement; c) Approve the proposed ground lease granting the SYVSAC the right to operate a senior center on the Mission Drive property, for the five-year period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2009, including 3 renewal options of 5 years each, at Pass Action details Not available
04-01178 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding County Administration Building Penthouse Air Handler replacement (Project No. F01005), First District, as follows: a) Approve and execute a construction agreement with Smith Electric Service (a local vendor) in the amount of $599,943 for the project, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications, and as required by California Law; b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders in the aggregate amount of 10% of the contract amount.Pass Action details Not available
04-01163 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider and approve amendments to the Santa Barbara County Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission Bylaws.Pass Action details Not available
04-01164 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Memoranda of Understanding with recognized employee organizations, as follows: a) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU, Local 620, effective December 20, 2004, through October 7, 2007; b) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Engineers and Technicians Association, effective December 20, 2004, through October 7, 2007; c) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU, Local 535, effective December 20, 2004, through October 7, 2007; d) Adopt a resolution increasing salaries for Eligibility Worker classifications by 3% effective January 3, 2005; e) Adopt a resolution amending the Management Personnel Benefits Policy for unrepresented management and confidential employees.Pass Action details Not available
04-01171 A-16)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution, effective December 20, 2004, implementing Employees' Retirement System job classification and position changes, as follows: SALARY INCREASE AND RETITLE EXISTING JOB CLASSIFICATION: Retirement Disability Manager to Retirement Disability Program Manager (Class 006652), Range 6024 ($4,895 - $5,975 per month) to Range 6594 ($6,504 - $7,940 per month). SALARY INCREASE: Retirement Benefits Specialist I (Class 006648) Range 4966 ($2,888 - $3,525 per month) to Range 5206 ($3,255 - $3,974 per month); Retirement Benefits Specialist II (Class 006649) Range 5266 ($3,354 - $4,094 per month) to Range 5486 ($3,743 - $4,569 per month); Retirement Benefits Supervisor (Class 006650) Range 5466 ($3,706 - $4,524) to Range 5686 ($4,135 - $5,048). ESTABLISH JOB CLASSIFICATIONS: Retirement Disability Assistant (Class 006656), Range 5206 ($3,255 - $3,974 per month); Retirement Disability Specialist I (Class 006655), Range 5486 ($3,743 - $4,560 per month); Retirement Financial & Systems Analyst II (Class 006654), Range 6256 ($5,495 - $6,708 per month) CHANGE EXISTING JPass Action details Not available
04-01186 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding management of Lake Cachuma Recreation Area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve extension to contract No. 14-06-200-600, between the County of Santa Barbara and the United States Department of the Interior Board of Reclamation to continue to administer the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area for the period of January 12, 2005 to January 12, 2007; b) Authorize the Chair to execute a letter accepting all terms and conditions as set forth in the Bureau of Reclamation letter dated November 19, 2004.Pass Action details Not available
04-01083 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider the Knill Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal (Case No. 75-AP-12) for non-renewal of an existing agricultural preserve contract located at 370 Ortega Ridge Road (APN 005-080-017), Montecito area, First District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 75-AP-12, and; b) Approve and execute the Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation Contract for Knill Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal (Case No. 75-AP-12).Pass Action details Not available
04-01084 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Bixby Ranch Company Agricultural Preserve Contracts Non-Renewals (70-AP-124 to 70-AP-135, 72-AP-164 to 72-AP-168 and 72-AP-197) as follows: a) Accept the request for Non-Renewal of Agricultural Preserve Contracts 70-AP-124 to 70-AP-135, 72-AP-164 to 72-AP-168 and 72-AP-197 and; b) Approve and execute the Notice of Non-Renewal for each Agricultural Preserve Contract (APNs 083-260-02, 083-260-03 to -08, 083-360-06 to -10, 083-370-05 to -11, 083-380-01, 083-380-13 to -16, 083-440-04 to -12, 083-450-10, 083-450-13 to -16, 083-510-17, 083-510-19, 083-510-22, 083-510-23, 083-520-01, 083-520-05, 083-520-06, 083-520-08, 083-530-06, 083-530-10, 083-530-11, 083-530-14 to -17, 083-540-07, 083-540-09, 083-540-10, 083-550-09, 083-550-13 to -16, 083-550-19, 083-550-20, 083-600-11, 083-610-05, 083-610-09 and 083-610 13 to -17) which comprise approximately 24,535 acres, located on Jalama Road, bordered on the south and southeast by Hollister Ranch and the Pacific Ocean, on the west by Vandenberg Air Force Base, private ranches, and the Pacific Ocean, on thPass Action details Not available
04-01085 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider the Pierce Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal (Case No. 68-AP-2B) located approximately 800 feet northeast of the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Cathedral Oaks Road (APN 067-030-037), Santa Barbara area, Second District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 68-AP-2B; b) Approve and execute the Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation Contract for the Pierce Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal (Case No. 68-AP-2B). Pass Action details Not available
04-01161 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Caltrans Community Based Transportation Planning Grant Applications, as follows: a) Authorize Planning & Development and Public Works Department to submit grant applications to Caltrans to fund Old Town Orcutt Community Streetscapes Plan, in the amount of $140,400, Fourth District and Hollister Corridor Community Planning Project, in the amount of $176,720, Second District; b) Authorize the Planning and Development Department Director to sign all documents required for execution of the application.Pass Action details Not available
04-01168 A-22)Agenda ItemApprove and direct execution and recordation by the Clerk of the Board of the Wiester Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 03AGP-00000-00027, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-042 and 76-AP-013, located south of Hwy 246 at 8250 and 8620 Santa Rosa Road APN 083-180-020 (portion of) and 083-180-025 (portion of), Buellton area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
04-01169 A-23)Agenda ItemApprove and direct execution and recordation by the Clerk of the Board of the Wiester Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 03AGP-00000-00029, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-042 located south of Hwy 246 at 8250 and 8620 Santa Rosa Road APN 083-180-025 (portion of) and 083-180-026 (portion of), Buellton area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
04-01170 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and direct execution and recordation by the Clerk of the Board of the Wiester Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 03AGP-00000-00028, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-042 located south of Hwy 246 at 8250 and 8620 Santa Rosa Road APN 083-180-025 (portion of), Buellton area, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
04-01176 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove and execute a letter to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) recommending denial of ARCO's application to partially abandon in-place their remnant oil pier structure off the Goleta coast, replacing the deteriorated infrastructure with new roosting/nesting platforms, thereby setting a precedent for other "rigs-to-reef" projects.Pass Action details Not available
04-01183 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove and execute the Board of Corrections' Standard Agreement Amendment #2 for the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall Expansion Construction Contract (013-99) extending the occupancy date from December 31, 2004 to no later than March 30, 2005.Pass Action details Not available
04-01180 A-27)Agenda ItemApprove and execute an Agreement with Santa Barbara File Storage (a local vendor) to provide professional business and medical records management for archived medical records for the County Health Clinics for the period January 10, 2005 through June 16, 2005 in an amount not to exceed $120,000.Pass Action details Not available
04-01181 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Medical Services at the Carpinteria Community Clinic, as follows: a) Direct the Public Health Department (PHD) to proceed with the implementation of PHD-operated expanded services and staffing at Carpinteria Community Clinic; b) Adopt a Personnel Resolution effective December 20, 2004, in budget unit 5210 to add the following positions that are necessary to fully staff the Carpinteria Clinic. ADD One (0.6 FTE) Staff Physician I/II (007102/007103), Range 7190-E/Range 7290-E, ($6413/mo & $6741/month) One (0.6 FTE) Health Care Practitioner (003930), Range 6116, ($3074/month-$3754/month) Two (2.0 FTE) Medical Assistant (005123), Range 4566, ($2365/month-$2888/month) One (1.0 FTE) Office Assistant, Supervising (001660), Range 4796, ($2653/month-$3239/month) One (1.0 FTE) Patient Representative (005644), Range 4626, ($2437/month-$2975/month) One (1.0 FTE) Office Assistant II (001701), Range 4266, ($2037/month-$2486/month)Pass Action details Not available
04-01182 A-29)Agenda ItemApprove the continued Local Emergency, Resolution Number 00-193, due to the spread and on-going epidemic of blood-borne viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among injection drug users and authorize Pacific Pride Foundation as the agent of the County to carry out the Syringe Exchange and Education Program. Pass Action details Not available
04-01165 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Order to Vacate a portion of Main & Augusta Streets, Los Alamos, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding vacating the County's right-of-way easement to portions of Main & Augusta Streets (adjacent to APN 101-221-010); b) Adopt a Resolution entitled Summary Order to Vacate, vacating the above referenced portions of Main and Augusta Streets (4/5 vote).Pass Action details Not available
04-01172 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Tract No. 14,303 (Mesa Verde - Larwin Company), Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,303; b) Accept Black Oak Drive, Oak Bluffs Drive, Chilmark Lane, Menemsha Lane, Old Tisbury Lane, Tuckernuck Lane and Aquinnah Lane as public road easements; c) Accept Lots 65 and 67 as easements to the County of Santa Barbara for open space, trail and drainage purposes; d) Request the subdivider to post a certified check in the amount of $5,900 to guarantee the setting of the interior monumentation for tract 14,303 pursuant to Section 66496.36 of State Subdivision Map Act. Pass Action details Not available
04-01173 A-32)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Santa Barbara, Cities of Santa Maria and Lompoc, and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for coordination of the Intercommunity Transit Service, Fourth and Fifth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
04-01174 A-33)Agenda ItemApprove amending the Measure 'D' Program of Projects for FY 2003-04 to reallocate $84,000 previously programmed for operations and maintenance costs associated with a shuttle operated by Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), to the following projects, Second and Third Districts: Obern Trail Solar Bikepath Lighting; Maria Ygnacio Bikepath Bridge Resurfacing; Monte Vista School Neighborhood Traffic Calming Improvements; Bus service for the Bridge House Shelter, Sweeney Road; Isla Vista Bus Stop Improvements. Pass Action details Not available
04-01190 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the addition of 3 Communications Dispatcher positions, as follows: a) Adopt a personnel resolution effective January 3, 2005 to add three (3.0 FTE) Communications Dispatcher I/II (Class 1803-1804; Range 5264-5464; $3,350-$4,519/ month) to be assigned to the County of Santa Barbara Public Safety Communications Center; b) Approve a Budget Revision to transfer funds in the amount of $64,660 from General Fund Contingency to Salaries to appropriate costs of these positions for the remainder of FY 2004-05.Pass Action details Not available
04-01191 A-35)Agenda ItemAdopt a personnel resolution effective December 20, 2004 to increase the number of Special Duty allowances in the Corrections Officer classification within the Sheriff's Department from 30 to 31.Pass Action details Not available
04-01175 A-36)Agenda ItemApprove and execute an agreement with the Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority to provide health benefits to qualified in-home caregivers who provide care to customers of the In-Home Supportive Services program for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $1,338,225.Pass Action details Not available
04-01188 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider adoption of the 2005 Board of Supervisors' schedule of meeting dates and locations. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01189 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Board of Supervisor appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
04-01056 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding restriction of consumption of alcohol within the community of Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the County Code to provide for restriction on alcohol consumption in certain County parks, recreation areas, beach access ways and/or recreation properties owned by the Redevelopment Agency: b) Consider adoption of a resolution to provide for use of alcohol by permit only in certain County parks, recreation areas, beach access ways and Redevelopment Agency recreation areas within the Community of Isla Vista. Pass Action details Not available
04-01014 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider annexation of Tract 14,303, Mesa Verde, into the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District and creation of the Zone of Benefit, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive testimony that a written protest has not been filed; b) Count written property owner ballots; c) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance approving the annexation of territory to Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, creating a new zone of benefit and imposing an annual assessment if there is majority support by the results of the ballots received. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
04-00687 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider adoption of a resolution changing the project description for Coastal Resource Grant No. 39-A-01 so that the County may use this grant of $350,000 to assist the Trust for Public Lands in acquiring Ellwood-Mesa properties in fee. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01118 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Recapitalization of Housing Finance Loan Portfolio, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Approve Housing and Community Development Department's (HCD) negotiated loan of $1.1 million dollars from South Coast Community Federal Credit Union to be collateralized solely by the $3.2 million of its total loan portfolio, comprised of $1.259 million Housing Rehabilitation (HR) and $1.929 million Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs loans, to be used by HCD to "write-down" the cost of housing in the private market place to attainable levels for low-income and workforce families who live and work in the County of Santa Barbara; b) Approve and execute the Loan Agreement in the total amount of $1,100,000. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01093 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to General Relief Regulations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve amendment to General Relief Manual section 90-301.11 to extend the implementation of the three month eligibility limitation on employable recipients to February 1, 2005; b) Approve amendment to General Relief Manual section 90-500.2 to exempt hotels that provide extremely low cost rooms to indigents who would otherwise be homeless, and to facilities that operate programs that are supported by County funds, from the shared housing requirements; c) Approve amendment to General Relief Section 90-501.2 to authorize the department to waive vendor payment when the landlord/leaseholder refuses to accept vendor payments from the department. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01044 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Bratt/ Johnson/ Prilepine appeal of the Zoning Administrator's September 13, 2004 approval of the Foxen-Alamos, LLC Tentative Parcel Map (03TPM-00000-00016; TPM 14,637)), a three-way split of a 26,000 square foot parcel addressed as 480 Foxen Lane (APN 101-260-023), Los Alamos, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt the required findings for the project, included as Attachment B; b) Partially uphold the appeal, with revisions to the Zoning Administrator's approval of Tentative Parcel Map application 03TPM-00000-00016(TPM 14,637), based on a facilitated agreement between the appellants and applicant; c) Approve the revised Tentative Parcel Map 03TPM-00000-00016(TPM 14,637). COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
04-01060 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a presentation of Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System actuarial valuation for the year ending June 30, 2004 and consider establishing Employer Contribution Rates for fiscal year 2005-06. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01114 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a quarterly report regarding energy platform/facility inspections, audits and emergency response drills. (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
04-01064 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2005-06. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-00961 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Environmental Health Services Fee Adjustment for the Solid Waste Enforcement Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a resolution establishing fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Administration of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989; b) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-01026 11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding contract for Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Approve and execute the Contract with American Medical Response (AMR) for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services within the Santa Barbara County Exclusive Operating Area (Service Area 1) and the Lompoc Area (Service Area 2) for the seven year period commencing on January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2011 with the potential for two (2) three year extensions based upon performance; b) Authorize the Public Health Department to adjust the ambulance rates annually according to the provisions in the Contract allowing for such increases based on a blended Consumer Price Index (CPI) as well as additional increases to mitigate the impact of any reduction in reimbursement from Medicare for ambulance transportation; c) Authorize the Public Health Department to adjust the ambulance rate accordingly if/when a fire services subcontract is implemented. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
04-00955 12)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Petitions for Review filed by the Homeowners of Nomad Village Mobile Home Park and by Nomad Village Mobile Home Park, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR) ISSUE #3: a) Affirm the decision of the Arbitrator that Homeowners did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence that no Meet and Confer was held by Nomad Village Mobile Home Park. ISSUE #8*: b) Find that the Arbitrator abused his discretion when he erroneously interpreted and applied County's Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance (§11A-5) contrary to its plain meaning and in a manner not permitted by law concerning the automatically allowable rent increase; and c) Reverse the Arbitrator's decision and hold that under Ordinance §11A-5, the Park may automatically increase homeowners' rents by 1.5 %, which represents 75% of the 2.0% increase in the Consumer Price Index over the 12 months immediately preceding January 2004, the month the Park noticed its rent increase. ISSUE #9*: d) Find that the Arbitrator abused his discretion when he failed to support his decision to allow the Park to pasPass Action details Not available