Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/7/2009 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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09-00327  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
09-00287 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Bob Bierig for his dedicated service as a member of the Montecito Planning Commission.Pass Action details Not available
09-00286 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming April 2009 as Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00289 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming April 2009 as Autism Awareness Month.Pass Action details Not available
09-00294 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing April 2009 as National Poetry Month.Pass Action details Not available
09-00274 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Maria Aguila, Lisa Acosta, Nadine DeAnda, Josie Felix, Ericka Galvan, Martin Nava, Yesenia Placencia, Maria Hosch, Maria Hernandez, Molly Gonzales, and Rosa Lopez of the Child Support Department's Case Creation Team as the April 2009 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
09-00275 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing the National Contract Management Association's 50th Anniversary and proclaiming the week of April 5-11, 2009 as Contract Management Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00309 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 31, 2009 as Cesar Chavez Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00293 A-8)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a second amended contract with the law firm of Hooper, Lundy & Bookman to help negotiate terms for medical and medicare reimbursements due to state and federal agencies, increasing the contract total to an amount not to exceed $500,000.Pass Action details Not available
09-00299 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with the law firm of Goldfarb Lipman, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to defend County of Santa Barbara in litigation by California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. challenging the County's Housing Element. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
09-00292 A-10)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report on the status of the County of Santa Barbara's Tea Fire recovery efforts.Pass Action details Not available
09-00306 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure sixteen thirty-foot Canary Island Date Palms and a two-year guarantee for plant material from South Coast Growers, LLC, for the Pardall Road Enhancements Project in Isla Vista at a total cost of $146,000 without conducting a formal bid, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00301 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the property 716 Ballard Canyon Road, in Solvang, APN 137-120-056, Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Grant of Utility Easement and Water Rights executed by David J. Petersen and Sheila Petersen (husband and wife), and by Nathan Giacinto and Susan Giacinto (husband and wife), all as owners of 716 Ballard Canyon Road, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance for a water well and water rights on 716 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Water with David J. Petersen and Sheila Petersen (husband and wife), and Nathan Giacinto and Susan Giacinto (husband and wife), all as owners of 716 Ballard Canyon Road. The Agreement allows the County to install a water production well on the owners' property and pump water off that property free of charge; in exchange the County will deliver free water to the owners; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subordination Agreement (Trust Deed to Easement) for the purpose of subordinating thePass Action details Not available
09-00302 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the first two (2) year extension contract for janitorial services with Service Master of Santa Barbara (a local vendor), in an amount not to exceed $514,560.00, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00303 A-14)Agenda ItemHEARING - Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for bids to design and construct an air conditioning system for the Lompoc Fire / Sheriff Facility, Burton Mesa Public Safety Center, Project No. 8657, currently occupied by Santa Barbara County Fire and Sheriff Departments. The estimated cost for adding air conditioning to the facility is $183,000, Fourth District. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00304 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cuyama Aquatics Complex, Phase 2, Project No. 8656, Award of Construction Contract, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Fixed Price Construction Contract in the amount of $357,000 to the lowest responsible bidder, Robert Jones General Engineering, Inc. of Santa Maria, California (a local vendor), subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by California Law; and b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders of an amount not to exceed 10% of a base amount of $250,000 plus 5% of the bid in excess of the base amount, or $30,350 for this contract.  Action details Not available
09-00288 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Rosa Road Bridge Replacement, Federal Project No. BRLSZD-5951 (095), County Project No. 863038, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the Project and Categorical Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the Santa Rosa Road Bridge Replacement, County Project No. 863038; b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with right-of-way negotiations for the Santa Rosa Road Bridge Replacement, County Project No. 863038; and c) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for the Santa Rosa Road Bridge Replacement, County Project No. 863038.Pass Action details Not available
09-00310 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Implementation Agreement, Federal Fiscal Year 2009/10, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Race-Conscious Implementation Agreement; and b) Designate and authorize the Public Works Director to act on the County's behalf as the DBE Liaison Officer for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, to negotiate and execute all documents pertaining to DBE program to the extent permitted by law.Pass Action details Not available
09-00295 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for the construction bids for the Recycled Water tank and System Improvement project, County Project (WTHOLD), Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00297 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the establishment of Purchasing Agreements with vendors for the supply of aggregates, hot mix asphalts, and concrete, and adopt a Resolution to allow for sole-source specification of the rejuvenating agent polymer used in the construction and maintenance of County maintained roads, as follows: a) Find that PA-AS-1 Polymer be specified by name in all contracts utilizing this technology as this specific polymer is (1) an essential item and (2) available from only one source; b) Adopt a Resolution finding that the PA-AS-1 polymer should be designated by name in all contracts that utilize this technology; c) Approve a waiver of bids that allows the Purchasing Agent to procure aggregate materials, hot mix asphalts (HMA) and concrete used in the repair and construction of County infrastructure on an as-needed basis; and d) Make the waiver effective through June 30, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
09-00298 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of 2008/09 Zaca Fire Repair on East Camino Cielo, Project No. 810534, First and Third Districts, as follows: a) Accept Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, Granite Construction Company (A Local Vendor), P. O. Box 6744, Santa Barbara, CA 93160, and authorize Clerk to record; and b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor, in the amount of $722,981.92.Pass Action details Not available
09-00291 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the donation of $25,955 towards the Purchase of Equipment for the Sheriff's Department, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $25,955 cash donation from the Douglas Foundation to be used to purchase video and computer equipment for use by the Media Resources staff of the Sheriff's Department; and b) Approve Budget Revision #2007726 recognizing the donation and appropriating the expenditure.Pass Action details Not available
09-00296 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the authorization of Submission of the Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative Grant, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative; and b) Authorize the Sheriff to submit the application, and to enter into an agreement to accept an award on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, and for the Sheriff to make non-substantive changes to the draft for the final Proposal for Submission.Pass Action details Not available
09-00276 A-23)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Robert Handy to the Veterans Services Advisory Committee, term ending July 1, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00277 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of John Gostovich to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending September 1, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00278 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Lisa Monaghan to the Riding, Hiking and Trails Commission, term ending October 10, 2010, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00279 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of David Novis to the Mental Health Commission, term ending April 1, 2012, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00280 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Kris Miller-Fisher to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00281 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Robin Brady to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00282 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Lowell Lash to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00283 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Puck Erickson to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00284 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Erich Brown to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00285 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Evans Jones to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00305 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Propositions 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F on the May 19, 2009 election, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR) a) Receive a presentation regarding initiatives on the May 19, 2009 election known as Propositions 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F; and b) Determine whether the Board of Supervisors will issue a position on any and/or all of the propositions. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00307 A-34)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the approval of the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN) a) Certify that the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), 08EIR-00000-00007 (Attachment 1), for the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); b) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final SEIR, 08EIR-00000-00007, as well as information presented during the public hearing prior to approval of the project, and adopt the CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations included as Attachment 2; c) Approve the Proposed Project; d) Adopt the mitigation measures, with their corresponding monitoring requirements, as the Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project (Attachment 3); e) Direct the Public Works Department to obtain local, State and Federal permits to the extent required by law for implementation of Pass Action details Not available
09-00264 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of the Audit Committee Charter, establishment of a Santa Barbara County Audit Committee, appointment of two members of the Board of Supervisors, and discussion of the appointment of the third member. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00232 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2009/2010 Measure 'D' Final-Year Local Program of Projects, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure 'D' Final-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2009/10, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Reaffirm Resolution 89-465, which established priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the one-half cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County; c) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the above; d) Reaffirm or consider revision to the Measure 'D' distribution formula for allocation of revenues within Supervisorial Districts; and e) Direct staff to prepare Fiscal Year 2009/10 Road Maintenance Annual Plan (RdMap) based upon approved Measure 'D' distribution formula. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00271 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County of Santa Barbara/ Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System Joint Retirement Workshop, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS. 30 MIN.) a) Conduct a joint workshop with the Board of Retirement regarding retirement issues; b) Appoint a committee to work with Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System representatives (to be appointed by the Board of Retirement) to work together to develop options regarding retirement funding and appoint the following County staff to the committee: the Auditor Controller; the Assistant CEO/Budget Director; the Assistant CEO/HR Director; and the Assistant HR Director; and c) Direct County representatives to work with Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System representatives to draft a recommended policy regarding the distribution of excess earnings by the Board of Retirement. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
09-00263 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara's Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00308 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the allocation of property tax revenues between the City of Goleta and Goleta West Sanitary District resulting from detachment, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Adopt a Resolution allocating the distribution of property tax revenues between the City of Goleta and Goleta West Sanitary District agreeing to allocate all ad valorem property taxes currently allocated to Goleta West Sanitary District from within the corporate boundaries of the City of Goleta to the City; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a property tax allocation agreement between the City of Goleta and County Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors; and c) Recommend to Local Agency Formation Commission allocation of existing Goleta West Sanitary District property tax reserves in the amount of $20 million for the upgrade of the Goleta Sanitary District treatment plant. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00273 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Senate Bill 170, cancellation of Williamson Act contracts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a presentation on Senate Bill 170 regarding the cancellation of Williamson Act contracts; b) Determine whether the County of Santa Barbara will take a position on Senate Bill 170; and c) Direct County staff to take action as necessary if a position is determined. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00269 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider adopting a Resolution opposing new offshore oil leasing and supporting the reestablishment of a federal moratoria on new leasing. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)Pass Action details Not available