Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/26/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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10-00009  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
10-00101 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2010 as National Eligibility Professionals’ Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00105 A-2)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Letter of Support for Congressional funding for the California Space Center.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00109 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider the Response to the Grand Jury Report on “Affordable Housing In Santa Barbara County - Myth or Reality?”, as follows: a) Adopt the response as the Board of Supervisors’ follow up to the 2006-07 Grand Jury Report entitled “Affordable Housing In Santa Barbara County - Myth or Reality?” per the request of a Grand Jury letter dated December 29, 2009; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a letter forwarding the responses to the Presiding Judge.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00110 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Jail All-Purpose (A/P) Room Conversion and Sheriff’s Headquarters Expansion Project No. 8682, Approval of Plans and Specifications, Amendment No. 2, CEQA Exemption, Authorization to Bid, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the revised plans and specifications for the Jail All-Purpose (A/P) Room Conversion and Sheriff’s Headquarters Expansion Project No. 8682; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects (a local vendor) for the Sheriff’s Headquarters Expansion Project; c) Approve the Categorical Exemption pursuant to the County’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the Jail A/P Room Conversion Sheriff’s Headquarters Expansion, Project No. 8682; and d) Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for construction bids for the Jail A/P Room Conversion and Sheriff’s Headquarters Expansion, Project No. 8682.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00098 A-5)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit an application for the 2011 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant in the amount of $198,950.00 for the period covering October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.Pass Action details Not available
10-00103 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of Storm Damage Repairs on San Marcos Road at Mile Post (MP) 1.7, County Project No. 863046, Federal Project No. ER-4200 (004), Second District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of Storm Damage Repairs on San Marcos Road at Mile Post (MP) 1.7, County Project No. 863046, Federal Project No. ER-4200 (004); b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $149,225.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Tierra Contracting (a local vendor), 5484 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, California, 93111, 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, and the review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $14,922.50 for construction of Storm Damage RepairsPass Action details Not available
10-00100 A-7)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the Construction of El Colegio Roadway Improvements (Phase II) Project, Public Works Project No. 864042, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00106 A-8)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution for the alignment of Local Process to Allow for Comprehensive, Integrated, Collaborative Community-based Responses to Child Abuse and Neglect to designate the Santa Barbara County Child Abuse Prevention Council as the required local voluntary council to carry out the administration of the Children’s Trust Fund as set forth in Sections 18965-18971 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00107 A-9)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Ann Eldridge to the Mental Health Commission as a Regular Member, term ending January 1, 2011, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00108 A-10)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Lisa Morinini to the Mental Health Commission as an Alternate Member, term ending August 1, 2011, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00099 A-11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on the Governor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2010/2011 State Budget, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the Governor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2010/2011 State Budget; and b) Communicate the impacts the budget would have on County services to the Governor and Santa Barbara County legislative delegation. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00102 A-12)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Process Improvement Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a status report on the Planning and Development Department’s Process Improvement efforts; and b) Endorse the recommended work plan and provide direction to staff as appropriate. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00023 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 24A, Administrative Fines, of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to the issuance of notice of violations to clarify the contents of the notices and the method to serve the notices, to be effective 30 days from adoption.  Action details Not available
10-00037 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the County Code to restrict the use of alcohol, other than by permit, in the area commonly known as Sandyland Cove.Pass Action details Not available
10-00129 A-15)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Santa Barbara County Child Support Services Director to enter into a Plan of Cooperation (POC) with Ventura County Child Support Services regarding the handling of its non-emergency customer calls received at the statewide toll-free telephone number.Pass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Video Video
10-00104 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Appoint one member of the Board of Supervisors as regular member to the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a term of office from March 1, 2010 through March 1, 2014. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
10-00040 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Clerk/Recorder to increase the Recording Fee from $2.00 to $3.00 as authorized by Government Code section 27388 for the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Unit in the District Attorney’s Office. (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00092 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from staff regarding a possible vulnerability related to the Board’s 1990 two percent (2%) transient occupancy tax increase; b) Adopt a Resolution Proposing to Continue the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate at Its Current Level of Ten Percent (10%), Submitting the Proposed Language for Continuation to the Electorate for Approval, and Requesting and Ordering Consolidation with the June 8, 2010 General Election on Said Tax Rate Continuation (4/5 Vote Required); or c) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance Amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to Decrease the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate from Ten Percent (10%) to Eight Percent (8%) of the Rent Charged and Repealing Ordinance No. 3889 (the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance); i) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance; and ii) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to adopt a Resolution Proposing to Increase the TransiPass Action details Video Video
10-00092  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from staff regarding a possible vulnerability related to the Board’s 1990 two percent (2%) transient occupancy tax increase; b) Adopt a Resolution Proposing to Continue the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate at Its Current Level of Ten Percent (10%), Submitting the Proposed Language for Continuation to the Electorate for Approval, and Requesting and Ordering Consolidation with the June 8, 2010 General Election on Said Tax Rate Continuation (4/5 Vote Required); or c) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance Amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to Decrease the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate from Ten Percent (10%) to Eight Percent (8%) of the Rent Charged and Repealing Ordinance No. 3889 (the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance); i) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance; and ii) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to adopt a Resolution Proposing to Increase the TransiPass Action details Not available
09-00956 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an update on prior years’ potential financial liabilities in the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00077 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an overview of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00023 6)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 24A, Administrative Fines, of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to the issuance of notice of violations to clarify the contents of the notices and the method to serve the notices, to be effective 30 days from adoption.Pass Action details Video Video