Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/6/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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08-00373 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the day of May 6, 2008 as National Nurses Day and the week of May 6-12, 2008 as National Nurse Week.Pass Action details Not available
08-00374 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as Preservation Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00378 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara upon 109 years of dedicated service in our community.Pass Action details Not available
08-00379 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as Older Americans Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00381 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as National Exercise Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00401 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00377 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.Pass Action details Not available
08-00380 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution commemorating the Arlington Theater for its service to the cultural arts in our community.Pass Action details Not available
08-00375 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming May 4-10, 2008 as Elks Youth Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00376 A-10)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Custody Deputy Donata A. Cromby upon her retirement from the Sheriff's Department after 21 plus years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00382 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to support the High Risk Program for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $90,866.Pass Action details Not available
08-00385 A-12)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report on the regulation of time-shares in the un-incorporated areas of the County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00406 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding 2008 County Health Insurance Program Changes, as follows: Aetna Health, Inc. a) Approve the selection of Aetna Health, Inc. as the County's primary health insurance carrier to replace Blue Shield of California and replace all existing medical plans for active employees and retirees, effective July 1, 2008 for an eighteen-month term at the premium rates; increase the County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution from $550 to $900 per year for employees enrolled in the High Deductible PPO plan; and authorize the Assistant CEO/HR Director to execute the Master Application to Aetna and any other necessary documents; Kaiser Permanente HMO Health Plans b) Approve the selection of Kaiser Permanente as an additional insurance carrier for the County's High and Low Option HMO plans for employees and retirees residing in Kaiser's Ventura County service area, effective July 1, 2008 for an eighteen-month term at the premium rates and authorize the Assistant CEO/HR Director to execute the Master Application to Kaiser Permanente and any other necesPass Action details Not available
08-00399 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a contract for consulting services with Mercer Inc., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with Mercer Human Resources Consulting Inc. (not a local vendor) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the purpose of providing actuarial services and expert advice regarding retirement-related matters; and b) Authorize and approve a budget revision request to transfer $100,000 from contingency to the CEO/ Human Resources budget for the execution of this contract.Pass Action details Not available
08-00386 A-15)Agenda ItemAccept a donation of two General Dynamics GoBook XR-1 Laptop Computers, in the amount of $13,730.85, from the Santa Barbara Firefighter's Alliance.Pass Action details Not available
08-00392 A-16)Agenda ItemAccept a Notice of Completion for work performed on the Agricultural Commissioner's Office Addition, Project No. 8654, by EJS Construction Inc. (a local vendor), 4191 Carpinteria Ave., STE 7, Carpinteria, CA, 93013 and authorize the Clerk to record.Pass Action details Not available
08-00393 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a transfer agreement for the Santa Barbara Figueroa Division Courthouse, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Facility Transfer Agreement between Santa Barbara County and the Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for the Santa Barbara Figueroa Division Courthouse; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Grant Deed for the Figueroa Division Courthouse.Pass Action details Not available
08-00384 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc., Casa De Familia Project, Predevelopment Loan Agreement, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Chair to enter into a Predevelopment Loan Agreement, in the amount of $50,000 with Good Samaritan Shelters, Inc., to provide for predevelopment costs associated with its proposed Casa De Familia project, located at 412 West Morrison Avenue in the City of Santa Maria; and b) Approve a Budget Revision 2007255, that will increase by $50,000 HOME program funding in Fund 0066 for this project.Pass Action details Not available
08-00388 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Preparation of the Goleta Beach Long Term Protection Plan Environmental Impact Report with Chambers Group, Inc., extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2008 with the contract total not to exceed remaining at $370,000, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00391 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Envicom Corporation's (not a local vendor) existing, applicant funded contract, in the amount of $85,968, for a total not to exceed cost of $417,670, in order to complete additional analysis and prepare appropriate revisions to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's Final Environmental Impact Report, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00402 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Williams Nonrenewal, Carpinteria: 88-AP-032, Case 08AGP-00000-00004, for nonrenewal by the landowner of an existing agricultural preserve contract, First District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 88-AP-032; and b) Execute a Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservations Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 001-160-031, located at 7391 Gobernador Canyon Road, in the Carpinteria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00403 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Marquez Nonrenewal, Carpinteria: 73-AP-047B, Case 08AGP-00000-00005, for nonrenewal by the landowner of an existing agricultural preserve contract, First District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-047B; and b) Execute a Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservations Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 001-200-015, located at 6780 Rincon Road, in the Carpinteria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00404 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Darian Nonrenewal, Carpinteria: 71-AP-012A, Case 08AGP-00000-00003, for nonrenewal by the landowner of an existing agricultural preserve contract, First District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-012A; and b) Execute a Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation's Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 155-200-078, located at 5840 Casitas Pass Road, in the Carpinteria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00387 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the Director of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) requesting $500,000 in Regional Measure D dollars be allocated to the Tepusquet Low Water Crossing Project; County Project No. 862248, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00396 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Pardall Road Streetscape Improvements Project, Redevelopment Agency Project No. RDAPRE, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Permanent Easement Purchase Contract with Daniel B. Baham and Carolyn Shepard Baham for a sidewalk and roadway easement over 6546 Pardall Road, Isla Vista (APN 075-113-007) in the amount of $9,000.00; b) Accept the Easement Deed by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for a sidewalk and roadway easement over 6546 Pardall Road (APN 075-113-007); c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Permanent Easement Purchase Contract with Georgiann Davirro as Trustee of the Davirro Family Trust, U.T.D. April 4, 1994, for a sidewalk and roadway easement over 6580 Pardall Road, Isla Vista (APN 075-111-012) in the amount of $3,860.00; d) Accept the Easement Deed by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for a sidewalk and roadway easement over 6580 Pardall Road (APN 075-111-012); e) Approve and autPass Action details Not available
08-00397 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Jalama Road Storm Damage Repairs, County Project No. 95R131, Federal Project No. ER3033 (003), Third District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for Jalama Road Damage Repairs just south of the City of Lompoc, California; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $910,580.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Papich Construction (not a local vendor), P.O. Box 2210 Pismo Beach, CA 93448 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 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 contingency fund in the amount of $58,029.00 for Jalama Road Storm Damage Repairs just south of the City of Lompoc, California.Pass Action details Not available
08-00390 A-27)Agenda ItemApprove the Application for Destruction of Inmate Welfare Records dated between the year of 1991 and September 2003, that are no longer required by law to be retained. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
08-00389 A-28)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the consideration of Propositions 98 and 99, Eminent Domain Reform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.) a) Receive a report from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) on Propositions 98 and 99; and b) Determine whether to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 98 and supporting Proposition 99. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00400 A-29)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the intent to annex territory known as the Hope Community Church into the Orcutt Community Facilities District, No. 2002-1 and levy special taxes on the proposed parcel to be annexed, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving Annexation of Territory (Hope Community Church) to Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00398 A-31)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Crude Oil Production Tax, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider selecting a date for the placement of a local tax measure in accordance with the upcoming scheduled elections, and if approved, b) Direct staff to return with a draft ordinance of the tax measure on or before July 1, 2008 for inclusion on the November 4, 2008 ballot. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAW FROM AGENDAPass Action details Not available
08-00383 A-32)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on the status of tuberculosis control efforts in Santa Barbara County. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00395 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee (TSAC) and Tobacco Settlement Funding, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) Consider allocating funding from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment to meet County health needs. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00394 A-34)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on Evaluation of Conversion Technology, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a report entitled "Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Conversion Technologies" prepared by Alternative Resources, Inc., hired by the County to evaluate the feasibility of siting a conversion technology facility at the Tajiguas Landfill; b) Approve the list of eight vendors recommended in the report; c) Direct staff to: i) Begin drafting a Request For Proposals to solicit project proposals from the short-listed conversion technology vendors; ii) Direct staff to conduct outreach presentations to potential participating jurisdictions and interested community groups; iii) Direct staff to hold a public forum for elected officials and staff to discuss potential legal arrangements for governing the facility; and iv) Return to your board in August / September with the results of the presentations and public forum. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00366 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Local Spay/ Neuter Ordinance report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Receive a report on the status of a local spay/neuter ordinance for Santa Barbara County and provide policy direction to staff on further development of such an ordinance, and if warranted; b) Authorize the Public Health Department - Animal Services to initiate outreach efforts to receive public input on the draft ordinance, and c) Direct the Public Health Department - Animal Services to return to the Board for further consideration of a local spay/neuter ordinance based on public input including an operational plan for implementation.  Action details Not available
08-00362 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Joint Hearing for Real Property Acquisition of 976 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Conduct a hearing as required by Health & Safety Code Section 33679 for purchase of property located at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar, in Isla Vista, (Property); b) Find that the acquisition of the Property by the County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency (Agency) was evaluated in the Isla Vista Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (IVMP EIR) and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15180 and 15162, no additional environmental review is required; c) Adopt the County Resolution making findings required by California Health & Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679 to use Redevelopment Agency funds to purchase the Property; and d) Adopt the County Resolution making certain findings and approving the lease of approximately 3,600 square feet back to the seller, Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church (Church) as required by California Health & Safety Code Section 3343Pass Action details Not available
08-00371 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider accepting the donation of a Type 3 Brush Truck for the County Fire Department from the Santa Barbara Volunteer Bucket Brigade and Direct Relief International. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00337 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District, Resolution Relative to Septic Management Administration Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Approve Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; b) Consider recommendations in connection with the report entitled "Mission Canyon Sewer District Septic Management Fixed Charges Fee Report", which proposes the septic system management charges, with no change proposed this year, for County Service Area 12; and c) Adopt a resolution establishing the septic system management charges for the County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District) and provide for collection of the Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00340 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), Resolution Relative to Sewer Connection Fees, Sewer Service Charges and the Collection of Said Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Approve Public Works Department Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; b) Consider the recommendations regarding a report entitled "Mission Canyon Sewer District Fixed Charges" filed with the Clerk of the Board, April 15, 2008, which proposes a sewer service charge increase of 6% (from $568 to $602 per connection per year) for County Service Area 12; and c) Adopt a resolution establishing service charges for County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District) and provide for collection on the Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00351 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the response to the Civil Grand Jury report entitled "North County Jail: A Step at a Time", as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors' response to the 2006-07 Grand Jury Report entitled "North County Jail: A Step at a Time"; 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
08-00278 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Resource Management Zone Development Plan Requirement Ordinance Amendment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt findings for approval of the proposed Ordinance; b) Find that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and c) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 08ORD-00000-00002) amending Section 35-2, the Santa Barbara County Montecito Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00341 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Third Quarter Budget and Financial Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) Accept and file, per the provisions of Government Code Section 29126.2, the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Financial Status Report as of March 31, 2008, showing the status of appropriations and financing for all departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00299 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the addition of Chapter 48 to the County Code known as the Santa Barbara County Social Host Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME 2 HRS.) a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to Prohibit Underage Drinking; and b) Set hearing for May 12, 2009 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to the County Code to Prohibit Underage Drinking.Pass Action details Not available