Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/4/2010 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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10-00009  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
10-00386 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2010 as Older Americans Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00400 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming May 6, 2010 as National Nurses Day, and the week of May 6, 2010 through May 12, 2010 as National Nurses Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00369 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Thomas Eby, Ph.D., of the Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Department as the May 2010 Santa Barbara County Employee of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
10-00376 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 2, 2010 through May 8, 2010 as Elks National Youth Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00395 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 2, 2010 through May 8, 2010 as Compost Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00373 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Julia Springer as the 2009 Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Volunteer of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
10-00374 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Evie Treen as the recipient of a Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee Life Achievement Award.Pass Action details Not available
10-00390 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding grant funds to conduct California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project, First, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution requesting authorization of receipt of grant funds to conduct CEQA analysis of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project and approving the receipt of grant funds in the amount of $11,743.00 to conduct the CEQA analysis of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project; b) Approve the terms and conditions of the California Department of Fish and Game Grant Agreement; c) Approve and authorize the Chair, in the absence of the Agricultural Commissioner, to execute the Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game, and; d) Authorize the designation of the Agricultural Program Specialist as the Project Manager.Pass Action details Not available
10-00391 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding grant funds to conduct an Arundo removal project on Rincon Creek, First District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution requesting authorization of receipt of grant funds to conduct the Rincon Creek Arundo Project and approving the receipt of grant funds in the amount of $53,516.00 to conduct the Rincon Creek Arundo Removal Project; b) Approve the terms and conditions of the California Department of Fish and Game Grant Agreement; c) Approve and authorize the Chair, in the absence of the Agricultural Commissioner, to execute the Agreement with California Department of Fish and Game; and d) Authorize the designation of the Agricultural Program Specialist as the Project Manager.Pass Action details Not available
10-00392 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding grant funds to conduct an outreach campaign in support of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project, First, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution requesting authorization of receipt of grant funds to conduct an outreach program in support of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project and approving the receipt of grant funds in the amount of $8,483.00 to conduct the outreach program in support of the Santa Ynez River Tamarisk and Arundo Project; b) Approve the terms and conditions of the California Department of Fish and Game Grant Agreement; c) Approve and authorize the Chair, in the absence of the Agricultural Commissioner, to execute the Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game; and d) Authorize the designation of the Agricultural Program Specialist as the Project ManagerPass Action details Not available
10-00371 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Drug Medi-Cal Alcohol and Drug Program Amendment to the contract with Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. (not a local vendor) for Narcotic Treatment Program services increasing the amount by $575,000.00 for a total contract not to exceed $1,675,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.Pass Action details Not available
10-00389 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a License Agreement with the City of Santa Barbara for a Public Art project implementation for a temporary sculpture exhibit at 21 East Anapamu Street, commonly known as Jardin de las Granadas, First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00403 A-13)Agenda ItemCity of Carpinteria - Approve the requests of the City of Carpinteria, as follows: a) Call and give notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; and b) Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 2, 2010, with the Statewide General Election to be held on said date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
10-00378 A-14)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
10-00375 A-15)Agenda ItemAdopt revisions to Civil Service Rule 1318, amending the time within which the Civil Service Commission must grant or deny petitions for re-hearings.Pass Action details Not available
10-00193 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of the following members to the limited term (six months) Advisory Commission on Retirement Program Alternatives: a) Walt Hamilton, First District; b) John R. Nelson, Esq., Second District; c) Fletcher Phillips, Third District; d) Gary Feramisco, Fourth District; and e) Frank Troise, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00372 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove the certification of approval for the destruction of records after the legal retention period has been met for those records not expressly required by law to be filed or preserved permanently or for a specified period of time. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
10-00379 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of Dr. Takashi Wada to serve as Commissioner on the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County. His term as Commissioner will expire on an annual basis, and can be reappointed at the same time the other ‘County Members’ are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.Pass Action details Not available
10-00380 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Building, Project No. 8666, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Melchiori Construction (a local vendor) for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) project in the amount of $528,170.90, 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 for a total amended contract amount of $4,120,097.90. This action does not change the total project budget established by the Board of Supervisors in the amount of $7,434,945.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Austin Company (not a local vendor) in the amount of $19,200.00 to cover additional services associated with the elements added to the scope; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an “Out of Service” Agreement with the Goleta Sanitary District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00381 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation’s request for an additional twelve (12) mid-week variance requests for the 2010 concert season at the Santa Barbara Bowl, First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00382 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the realignment of a sewer pipeline at Ocean View County Park by the Summerland Sanitary District, ORES Folio No. 003488, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Notice and Resolution of Conveyance of an Interest in Real Property related to the County conveying an easement to the Summerland Sanitary District on a portion of Ocean View County Park (APN 005-690-024) in Summerland, California, for the minor realignment of an existing sewer pipeline to improve access for emergency and general maintenance, and set the date of May 11, 2010, to grant and convey said easement.Pass Action details Not available
10-00385 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Grant of Easements and Agreement among Brooks Trust (APN 029-110-027) and County of Santa Barbara (APN 029-110-023) for public utilities, access, and slope on each respective property, ORES Folio No. 001076, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Grant of Easements and Agreement relating to the County conveying an easement to the Brooks Trust for the purpose of utilities, and Brooks Trust conveying an easement to the County for the purpose of access, slope maintenance, utilities, and temporary construction easement over each party’s respective property, County (APN 127-110-023) and Brooks Trust (APN 127-110-027), in the City of Santa Barbara, California, for the minor realignment of existing utilities and to improve access and slope maintenance.Pass Action details Not available
10-00377 A-23)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report on Emergency Permit 10EMP-00000-00001, which authorized the demolition of approximately 50 square feet of a concrete patio overhanging the Isla Vista bluff on an approximately 7,500-square foot parcel, APN 075-202-020 (Juergensmeyer), located at 6637 Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00404 A-24)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a contract with outside counsel, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file reports from the Public Defender’s Office, the Civil Grand Jury, and the State Attorney General’s office regarding the indigent defense (David Alexander Irwin case) and report on solicitation for legal services to assist with Department’s representation; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for legal services; and c) Approve the budget revision request. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAWPass Action details Not available
10-00398 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement for janitorial services with ServiceMaster of Goleta (a local vendor) in the amount of $186,000.00 for the 14 month period of May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
10-00401 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Matrix Medical Corporation (George Johnson, M.D.) (a local vendor) to provide medical services in the Public Health clinics, for the period of April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, in an amount not to exceed $264,000.00, with $54,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, and $210,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.Pass Action details Not available
10-00393 A-27)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities in the amount of $69,733.66 for work performed and materials supplied by the Contractor, NOCIS General Engineering (a local vendor), located at 1745 Viborg Road in Santa Ynez, California, for the Construction of culvert repairs and gabion on Stagecoach Road, County Project No. 862263, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00397 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the vacation and sale of a portion of the La Cumbre Road Right-of-Way, located in Santa Barbara, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines in regards to the vacation, quitclaim and sale of an unused portion of the La Cumbre Road right-of-way which is located adjacent to APN 057-030-033 in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara; b) Adopt the related Resolution (Summary Order to Vacate); and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Quitclaim Deed Agreement.Pass Action details Not available
10-00396 A-29)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, also known as Hearts Adaptive Riding Program (a local non-profit organization), for an initial term of ten (10) years commencing on June 1, 2010, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00384 A-30)Agenda ItemApprove the reappointment of Ellery Price as the South County Regular Member to the Veterans’ Service Advisory Committee, term ending July 1, 2012.Pass Action details Not available
10-00388 A-31)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report on the status of the onshore oil facilities inspection program, including the status of the five recommendations concerning new ordinances and staff practices adopted by the Board of Supervisors on January 15, 2008. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00367 A-32)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County 2008-2009 Annual Report and the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00402 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium and CDBG Urban County Partnership Final 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and Final 2010 Annual Action Plan, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium and Urban County Partnership 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required five-year strategic planning document articulating the partnerships’ priorities, goals and objectives for allocation and expenditure of HUD entitlement funding over the next five years, and 2010 Annual Action Plan, which represents the grant application for the first operating year of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.Pass Action details Not available
10-00399 A-34)Agenda ItemApprove the submittal of the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium and CDBG Urban County Partnership Final 2010 Annual Action Plan.Pass Action details Not available
10-00370 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding selection of the environmental coordinator and hearing officer for public projects, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution amending the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act regarding the environmental coordinator and hearing officer requirements for public projects; and b) Find that these amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b) (5) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00383 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file information regarding tax-exempt and taxable financing options for the 2010 Certificates of Participation. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
10-00190 1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Contract with Manatron Inc. to Replace the Property Tax and Cashiering System, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Contract with Manatron, Inc. (not a local vendor) for an amount not to exceed $3,225,670.00 for the development and implementation of property tax/treasury software and five years of maintenance; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 858 transferring $2,000,000.00 from the 2009-2010 capital designation and $434,000.00 from the strategic reserve for a total of $2,434,000.00; and c) Determine that approval of the contract with Manatron is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and approve the Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
10-00353 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file, per the provisions of Government Code Section 29126.2, the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Financial Status Report as of March 31, 2010, showing the status of appropriations and financing for all departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00368 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Business Improvement District, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the potential formation of the Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Business Improvement District; b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution of Consent of the County of Santa Barbara supporting the City of Solvang’s establishment of the Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Business Improvement District that would include part of the unincorporated area of the County; and c) If the Board adopts the Resolution of Consent, approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to County’s California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, citing CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(4). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00349 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an appeal filed by the Friends of Mission Canyon (09APL-00000-00031) of the Planning Commission’s October 26, 2009 approval of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Vital Mission Plan project, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 09APL-00000-00031, thereby upholding the County Planning Commission’s approval of 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan) as revised herein; b) Make the required findings for approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, 07EIR-00000-00001, including the FEIR Revision Letter (RV1), and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan), as revised from the Planning Commission approval, subject to the revised conditions ofPass Action details Not available
10-00351 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an appeal filed by the Mission Canyon Association (09APL-00000-00030) of the Planning Commission’s October 26, 2009 approval of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Vital Mission Plan project, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 09APL-00000-00030, thereby upholding the County Planning Commission’s approval of 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan) as revised herein; b) Make the required findings for approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, 07EIR-00000-00001, including the FEIR Revision Letter (RV1), and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan), as revised from the Planning Commission approval, subject to the revised conditions oPass Action details Not available
10-00352 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an appeal filed by Frank Arredondo and Friends of Xana’yan (09APL-00000-00029) of the Planning Commission’s October 26, 2009 approval of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Vital Mission Plan project, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 09APL-00000-00029, thereby upholding the County Planning Commission’s approval of 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan) as revised herein; b) Make the required findings for approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan); c) Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, 07EIR-00000-00001, including the FEIR Revision Letter (RV1), and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case Nos. 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the Vital Mission Plan), as revised from the Planning Commission approval, subject to the revised conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIOPass Action details Not available
10-00350 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal filed by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (09APL-00000-00041) of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s (HLAC) November 9, 2009 action regarding the Botanic Garden’s Vital Mission Plan project, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (09APL-00000-00041); b) Approve the findings pursuant to Resolution 2003-059; c) Uphold the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s action subject to the following modifications: i) Do not require review and approval of a restoration plan for the Meadow Terrace area by the HLAC; ii) Do not require review and approval of the paving and hardscape plan by the HLAC; and iii) Limit the HLAC’s review of the Cultural Landscape Master Plan to the portion located within Landmark No. 24; and d) Accept the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report, 07EIR-00000-00001, for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s 72-CP-116 RV01 and 99-DP-043 (the VPass Action details Not available