Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/5/2011 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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11-00545 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of July 2011 as Parks and Recreation Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00544 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Core Project Team, consisting of Gail Johnson, Dr. Peter Hasler, Darrin Eisenbarth, Jaclyn Neilson, Kim Loyst, Janice Vail, Nancy Leidelmeijer, and Cormac O’Brien, of the Public Health Department as the July 2011 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
11-00533 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Planning Commission’s General Plan Conformity Report for Fiscal Years 2011-2016 Capital Improvement Program, as follows: a) Receive and file the Planning Commission’s findings regarding the conformity to the General Plan of projects recommended for planning, initiation or construction during Fiscal Years 2011-2016; and b) Accept a Notice of Statutory Exemption for Fiscal Year 2011-2016 Five Year Capital Improvement Program.Pass Action details Not available
11-00520 A-4)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to renew the Criminal Restitution Compact with the State Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the Restitution and Recovery Program for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, in the amount of $92,671.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00523 A-5)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution designating 22 exclusive-use parking spaces for judicial officers and executive court staff at the Cook and Miller Campus.Pass Action details Not available
11-00542 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a gift from the Courthouse Legacy Foundation for the Santa Barbara Courthouse Spirit of the Ocean Fountain in the amount of $731,000.00, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Receive a refurbished Spirit of the Ocean Fountain in the net asset value amount of $731,000.00 from the Santa Barbara Courthouse Legacy Foundation (a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation); and b) Approve a Budget Revision that accounts for the donation.Pass Action details Not available
11-00440 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ordinance Amendments to allow enforcement of Chapter 26, Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulation and Chapter 37, Tobacco Control, through the Administrative Fine Process under Chapter 24A, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 24A, Administrative Fines, of the County Code, to be effective 30 days from the date of adoption; and b) Find that the proposed action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA, under 14 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it involves the creation of a government funding mechanism or other fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project, which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
11-00495 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with the Providence Landing Park Association for maintenance and operations of Providence Landing Park, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Operator Agreement with the Providence Landing Park Association (a local vendor) to maintain and operate the Providence Landing Park; b) Authorize the Parks Director to amend the Operating Agreement with Providence Landing Park Association; and c) Find that the project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, which applies to projects involving negligible or no expansion of existing facilities.Pass Action details Not available
11-00536 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Revenue Agreement with SEE International, Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement with SEE International, Inc. (a local vendor) for ophthalmology services through the Public Health Department for SEE International patients for the term July 5, 2012 through June 30, 2011 in an amount estimated to be up to $18,720.00 annually; and b) Accept the donation of a retinal scanner from SEE International, Inc. for the care of County diabetic patients with a value of approximately $24,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00537 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding ongoing Grants and Contracts for the Public Health Department Fiscal Year 2011/2012, as follows: a) Authorize the Public Health Director to execute the ongoing Contracts for: 19 Grant Agreements, 8 Revenue Contracts, 2 Contractors on Payroll and 10 Expenditure Contracts for the Public Health Department approved by the Board with the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 budget; and b) Authorize the Public Health Director to execute any Amendments to the Contracts referred to above that are within 10% of the amount approved with the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 budget.Pass Action details Not available
11-00538 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cepheid Bid Waiver Request, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order with Cepheid (not a local vendor) for the purchase of a GeneXpert System instrument in an amount not to exceed $79,797.00 for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 without a competitive bid; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. BJE 0001567 in the amount of $79,797.00 to fund the purchase of the GeneXpert System for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.Pass Action details Not available
11-00422 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove the establishment of a no change benefit assessment rate for the North County Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
11-00442 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, County Project No. 862311, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to accept an Easement Deed from Frances Holt Welton for the purchase of a right-of-way easement (sidewalk) over a portion of her property at 6561 Sabado Tarde in Isla Vista, APN 075-212-033, in connection with the Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, County Project No. 862311, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to accept an Easement Deed from Frances Holt Welton for the purchase of a right-of-way easement (sidewalk) over a portion of her property at 6559 Sabado Tarde in Isla Vista, APN 075-212-034, in connection with the Isla Vista Sidewalk Improvement Project, County Project No. 862311, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance.Pass Action details Not available
11-00530 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Quitclaim of a portion of unused fee - owned road right of way, Fourth District, as follows: a) Find that the Quitclaim of County fee property is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15312, pertaining to the sale of Government surplus property and minor alterations of existing facilities; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Quitclaim with Reservations regarding the County’s fee ownership of unused land between Highway 101 and APN 107-240-024, near the intersection of Cedarhurst and East Foster Road in the Orcutt area of the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
11-00531 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Construction of El Colegio Roadway Improvements, Phase II, Public Works Project No. 864042, Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for the El Colegio Roadway Improvements, Phase II, for work performed by the Contractor, Granite Construction, PO Box 50085, Watsonville, CA 95077; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the El Colegio Road Improvements, Phase II, for work performed and materials supplied by Granite Construction in the amount of $2,247,133.54.Pass Action details Not available
11-00539 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding parking restriction changes on El Colegio Road in Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing “No Parking” zones on El Colegio Road, in the Isla Vista area; b) Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolutions 71-272, 75-228, 75-564, 75-917, 76-224, 87-520, 91-329, 05-352,- to remove no parking zones on El Colegio Road in the Isla Vista area; and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (c), pertaining to maintenance and operation of existing facilities, for this project.Pass Action details Not available
11-00532 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cold Springs Road Safe Routes to School Project, County Project No. 862321, First District, as follows: a) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15304 (c), pertaining to minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation for the Cold Springs Road Safe Routes to School Project; and b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the Cold Springs Road Safe Routes to School Project.Pass Action details Not available
11-00540 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the State of California 2010/2011 Exchange and State Match Program and Agreement for the exchange of Federal Highway dollars, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the exchange of Federal Highway dollars for Non-Federal State Highway Account dollars, for Fiscal Year 2010/11 apportionments in the amount of $558,115.00; b) Authorize staff to disperse these Local Surface Transportation Program (LSTP) funds to the City of Buellton, the City of Guadalupe and the City of Solvang, in the amounts identified for Fiscal Year 2010/11 in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP); and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 (b), pertaining to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
11-00535 A-19)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District Oak Knoll Road - Patterson Road Sewer Upgrade project (OAKSWR), Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Oak Knoll Road - Patterson Road Sewer Upgrade project; b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $318,106.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, John Madonna Construction Company, Inc., P.O. Box 5310, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required by law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, upon return of the Contractor’s executed documents, and review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $28,405.30 for the project.Pass Action details Not available
11-00402 A-20)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 as follows: a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the report ordered filed by the Board of Supervisors at the June 21, 2011 meeting; b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; c) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas, within meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21080(Pass Action details Not available
11-00521 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Application for the Destruction of Personnel Records for records dated January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2005, no longer necessary for operations, as authorized by Government Code section 26202. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
11-00517 A-22)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of David Novis to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June 30, 2012, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00518 A-23)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Jan Winter to the Mental Health Commission, term ending August 1, 2014, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00519 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Marybeth Carty to the Commission for Women, term ending August 1, 2014, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00522 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of John C. Woodward to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term ending July 5, 2015, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00543 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Louis Weider to the Mental Health Commission as an Alternate Member, term ending August 1, 2014, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00528 A-27)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a 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: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report entitled County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department Fixed Charges/ Assessments report for Mission Canyon septic system management for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 which proposes the septic system management charges, with no change proposed this year, for County Service Area 12; b) Adopt a Resolution establishing the septic system management charges for County Service Area 12, Mission Canyon Sewer District, and provide for collection on the Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15273 (a) (1-4). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00529 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations pertaining to an Ordinance revising Environmental Health Services’ Solid waste program fees, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance revising the Environmental Health Services Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency program fee schedule; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
11-00534 A-29)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Area 3 (CSA 3), and County Service Area 31 (CSA 31) for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report entitled “Fixed Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012” with the Clerk of the Board, with no change to the streetlighting benefit assessment rates for CSA 3 and CSA 31; b) Adopt Resolutions establishing streetlighting charges for CSA 3 and CSA 31 for Fiscal Year 2011/2012; and c) Approve the Public Works Department Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines per CCR 15273(a). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00570 A-30)Agenda ItemApprove a Side Letter Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 620 to delay a previously-negotiated 2.5% wage increase and a $20 biweekly benefit allowance increase.Pass Action details Not available
11-00516 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Authorize staff to submit a conditional withdrawal of the County’s protest to the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control regarding the application for a Premises to Premises transfer of the existing license to sell alcoholic beverages (type 47) held by the Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash Indians. The conditional withdrawal of protest shall include but not be limited to the following provisions: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Inclusion of all provisions stated within Santa Barbara County Sheriff Letter (July 8, 2010); b) Restriction of bottle sales throughout the facility; c) Children under the age of 18 are not allowed on the gaming floor or showroom; and d) Alcohol may only be sold in Willows Room and its adjacent patio on the 3rd Floor of the Chumash Casino; in the Buffet Room of the 3rd Floor of the Chumash Casino and adjacent patio; and in the Showroom of the 2nd Floor of the Chumash Casino consistent with Condition 13 of the Petition for Conditional License. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFail Action details Not available
11-00516  Agenda ItemHEARING - Authorize staff to submit a conditional withdrawal of the County’s protest to the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control regarding the application for a Premises to Premises transfer of the existing license to sell alcoholic beverages (type 47) held by the Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash Indians. The conditional withdrawal of protest shall include but not be limited to the following provisions: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Inclusion of all provisions stated within Santa Barbara County Sheriff Letter (July 8, 2010); b) Restriction of bottle sales throughout the facility; c) Children under the age of 18 are not allowed on the gaming floor or showroom; and d) Alcohol may only be sold in Willows Room and its adjacent patio on the 3rd Floor of the Chumash Casino; in the Buffet Room of the 3rd Floor of the Chumash Casino and adjacent patio; and in the Showroom of the 2nd Floor of the Chumash Casino consistent with Condition 13 of the Petition for Conditional License. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
11-00527 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report from Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison regarding installation of smart meters in Santa Barbara County and take action as appropriate. (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
11-00524 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a Resolution rescinding previously-adopted increases in wages and benefits for Confidential, unrepresented employees: a 2.5% increase in wages and an increase of $20 per pay period in the unit cash benefit allowance, both scheduled to be effective on June 27, 2011. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00525 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a Side Letter Agreement reached with the Santa Barbara County Fire Fighters Local 2046 for wage concessions and a one-year contract extension. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00526 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Engineers and Technicians Association, effective for the period of June 27, 2011 through June 23, 2013, implementing the changes summarized (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available