Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2011 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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11-00135 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Friendship Adult Day Care Center’s Help Elders at Risk Today (H.E.A.R.T.) Program.Pass Action details Not available
11-00217 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring College School District Superintendent Jim Brown upon being named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.Pass Action details Not available
11-00218 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Blakely Colvin for founding Cupcakes for Cancer to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer.Pass Action details Not available
11-00225 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing Dr. Gilbert O. Anderson as the recipient of the Santa Barbara County Medical Society’s Physician of the Year Award for 2010.Pass Action details Not available
11-00193 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 24, 2011 as World Tuberculosis Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00198 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of March 2011 as Professional Social Worker Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00199 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2011 as National Eligibility Professionals’ Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00205 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Elaine “Willi” Campbell upon receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Valley Foundation.Pass Action details Not available
11-00214 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jim Lindsey upon receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Valley Foundation.Pass Action details Not available
11-00215 A-10)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring John Crowell upon being named Santa Ynez Valley Man of the Year for 2010 by the Valley Foundation.Pass Action details Not available
11-00216 A-11)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gabrielle Robbins upon being named Santa Ynez Valley Woman of the Year for 2010 by the Valley Foundation.Pass Action details Not available
11-00222 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendments to Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Mental Health Contracts for Professional Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contractor on Payroll Agreement with George Bajor, MD (a local vendor), to increase the Contract by $16,187.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $46,700.00 through June 30, 2011; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contractor on Payroll Agreement with Bob Black, MD (a local vendor), to decrease the Contract by $18,260.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $68,640.00 through June 30, 2011; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contractor on Payroll Agreement with Edward Benson, MD (not a local vendor), to increase the Contract by $22,880.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $91,520.00 through June 30, 2011; and d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Maxim Healthcare Services (a local vendor) for the provision of temporary nursing personnel at Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health SerPass Action details Not available
11-00224 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Adult Mental Health Services Contract Amendments, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health Center (not a local vendor), an institute for mental disease, to increase the Contract by $270,000.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $775,000.00 through June 30, 2011; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Sierra Vista Rehabilitation Center (not a local vendor), an institute for mental disease, to increase the Contract by $55,000.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $255,000.00 through June 30, 2011; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center (not a local vendor) an institute for mental disease, to increase the Contract $25,000.00 for a total Contract not to exceed $265,000.00 through June 30, 2011; and d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Davis Guest Home (not a local vendor) for the provision of aduPass Action details Not available
11-00191 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Property Tax Administrative Costs for 2010/2011, Senate Bill 2557, as follows: a) Receive and file a report prepared by the Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller determining recoverable 2010/2011 Property Tax Administrative Costs; b) Adopt a Resolution to recover Property Tax Administrative Costs pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code sections 95.3 and 97.75; and c) Determine that approval of the Resolution to recover Property Tax Administrative Costs pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code sections 95.3 and 97.75 is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(4), 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.Pass Action details Not available
11-00194 A-15)Agenda ItemAdopt the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 employer and employee contribution rates recommended by the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System (SBCERS) actuary and approved by the Board of Retirement on December 15, 2010, with an effective date of July 1, 2011 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs, pursuant to Government Code Section 31454.Pass Action details Not available
11-00231 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on the status of a Petition filed by residents of the Nomad Village Mobile Home Park requesting arbitration of a mobile home rent dispute; b) Appoint or reappoint the following five (5) qualified candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Reappoint Paul Fritz, Attorney at Law; ii) Reappoint Alvin Walker, CPA; iii) Appoint Clare Macdonald, Attorney at Law; iv) Reappoint Stephen M. Biersmith, Attorney at Law; v) Reappoint Emil Kim, Attorney at Law; and c) Direct the Clerk of the Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance to add the following additional qualified candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s list of prospective Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators who may be appointed in the event that resignation, unavailability or other removal reduces the panel to less than 5 members: i) Reappoint Pamela Allman, CPA; ii) Appoint Luis Esparza, Attorney at Law; iii) Appoint AnthonPass Action details Not available
11-00232 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the submittal of grants for the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund in the following order: a) Submittal by the Sheriff for law enforcement patrol services; and b) Submittal by the Fire Chief for fire suppression and emergency medical services.Pass Action details Not available
11-00195 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
11-00230 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT B WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
11-00220 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a request for a waiver of the Competitive Bid Process for the purchase of a Helicopter Video Downlink System, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the County Purchasing Manager, without requiring a formal bid process, to procure a complete Helicopter Video Downlink System for the Santa Barbara County Operational Area from Helinet Aviation Services (not a local vendor) utilizing federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security, for a total amount not to exceed $540,000.00; and b) Approve a Budget Revision Request in the amount of $258,000.00 for the current Fiscal Year costs of purchasing the Helicopter Video Downlink System.Pass Action details Not available
11-00206 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the General Services Director or designee to act as follows regarding settlement authority for claims processed by Risk Management: a) Reject, settle, compromise or approve public liability, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation claims or related liens in the amount of $25,000.00 or less each in new money; b) Reject, settle, compromise or approve public liability, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation claims or related liens with the concurrence of County Counsel for all settlements in excess of $25,000.00, but less than $50,000.00; and c) Bring to the Board of Supervisors for approval all settlements exceeding $50,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00212 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract Amendment and Notice of Completion for the Administration Building Elevator Modernization Project No. F01005, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Republic Elevator Company (a local vendor) extending the Contract completion date an additional 91 days, from October 15, 2010 to January 14, 2011, at no additional cost to the County; and b) Accept the Notice of Completion for Contract No. BC10-00041 with Republic Elevator Company for the Administration Building Elevator Modernization Project No. F01005.Pass Action details Not available
11-00209 A-23)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of Bob Nisbet, Director of General Services, to represent the County of Santa Barbara as Director to the Board of Directors of the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA).Pass Action details Not available
11-00210 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Quitclaim Deed releasing any and all County rights, title, and interest in the real property known as County APN 029-330-030 to Rex Ramey, Trustee of the Rex Ramey Revocable Living Trust, dated January 13, 2004, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00229 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Sale Escrow Instructions and a Grant Deed for 26 La Calera Way, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sale Escrow Instructions between the Seller, County of Santa Barbara, and Purchaser, Yong Chan and Eilien Luu, to complete the purchase of the affordable unit located at 26 La Calera Way, Goleta, CA, also known as APN 073-480-006, in the amount of $231,300.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Grant Deed; and c) Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute any and all escrow documents associated with this real estate transaction.Pass Action details Not available
11-00129 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendments to Chapter 26 of the County Code, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the County Code to clarify various uses at county parks and adopt new uses at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area consistent with the Resource Management Plan recently completed by the Bureau of Reclamation; and b) Upon adoption, approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15061(b) (3), finding that the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and further find that there is no possibility that the enactment of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
11-00196 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of Don Potter Area Paving Improvements at Waller County Park, Project No. D62049, Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for the work performed by the Contractor, Brough Construction Incorporated (not a local vendor); and b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for this project by the Contractor in the amount of $229,007.89.Pass Action details Not available
11-00197 A-28)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Kroll Ontrack’s existing applicant-funded Contract for assembling the administrative record for Santa Barbara Ranch, to increase the amount by $25,000.00 for a total Contract amount of $168,900.00, and extend the end date to June 30, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
11-00219 A-29)Agenda ItemReceive and file the 2010 Comprehensive General Plan Annual Progress Report as required by Government Code Sections 65400 et seq.Pass Action details Not available
11-00223 A-30)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department and the Planning and Development Department to submit Caltrans Community-Based Transportation Grant Applications for bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Mission Canyon Road, on behalf of the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and the Los Alamos Downtown Pedestrian Circulation and Parking Plan, First and Third Districts.Pass Action details Not available
11-00228 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement with General Electric Healthcare, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with General Electric Healthcare (not a local vendor) for the period of March 15, 2011 through March 14, 2016 to provide, implement and maintain an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in the Public Health Department, in an amount not to exceed $936,195.00; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0001343 in the amount of $450,000.00 to fund the EHR software licensing and professional services from GE Healthcare for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.Pass Action details Not available
11-00202 A-32)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Tajiguas Landfill Out-of-Channel Basin Improvements, County Project No.129921, Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, R. Burke Corporation (not a local vendor); and b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor, for a total amount of $322,780.74.Pass Action details Not available
11-00192 A-33)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution initiating proceedings to annex territory, Orcutt Community Plan Key Sites 26 and 34, to the North County Lighting District and County Service Area 5, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00204 A-34)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (not a local vendor) to incorporate federal prevailing wage requirements with no change to the contract amount; and b) Approve Budget Revision No. 0001306 in the amount of $4,175,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00207 A-35)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (not a local vendor) to administer and coordinate Proposition 50 Grant Project submittals to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), by extending the term of the Agreement from April 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, and increasing the Contract amount by $85,000.00 to a not-to-exceed amount of $296,031.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00226 A-36)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $15,000.00 grant for Project Safe Neighborhood-Anti Gang Initiative program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $15,000.00 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) to assist the Sheriff’s Project Safe Neighborhood-Anti Gang Initiative program; and b) Approve Budget Revision No. 0001350 recognizing the grant revenue and appropriating expenditure within the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office.Pass Action details Not available
11-00200 A-37)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Allan Hancock College (AHC) for the purpose of providing three (3) additional American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded Group-Sized Training Programs from Institutions of Higher Education in high demand occupations to Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.) eligible participants for an additional $88,496.00, for the period of March 15, 2011 through June 30, 2011, for a total Agreement amount of $272,336.96.Pass Action details Not available
11-00201 A-38)Agenda ItemReceive and file the DNA Identification Fund Report for calendar year 2010.Pass Action details Not available
11-00203 A-39)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Christine “Chris” Burtness to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending March 1, 2014, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00208 A-40)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the County’s Cable Television Franchise and License Ordinances to implement the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance deleting specific sections of Chapter 2 of the County Municipal Code that deal with Cable Television Franchise and amending Chapter 43, by adding new sections that implement the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) of 2006; and b) Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by approving a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
11-00227 A-42)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Evans Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of 98-DP-023 (06APL-00000-00039); APNs. 107-560-001 through 107-560-033 located east of Hummel Drive and south of Foster Road in the existing development of Northpoint Village, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for the project, including CEQA findings; b) Adopt the Addendum for the previously certified Environmental Impact Report 78-EIR-9 and Supplemental Document 92-SD-2 and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; c) Uphold the appeal and grant de novo approval of Case No. 98-DP-023 subject to conditions, including changed condition 13. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
11-00213 A-43)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Kong Ordinance 661 Consistency Rezone and Lot Line Adjustment, involving APNs 081-040-052 and 081-040-012, located at 2377 Refugio Road in the Refugio Pass, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) 08RZN-00000-00008 to rezone 106.4 acres from General Agriculture, 100-acre minimum lot area (100-AG) under Zoning Ordinance No. 661 to Agriculture II, 100-acre minimum lot area (AG-II-100) under the County Land Use and Development Code; b) 08LLA-00000-00011 for approval of a Lot Line Adjustment in compliance with Section 21-90 of County Code Chapter 21 and Ordinance 661 to adjust lines between two lots of 40.6-acres (Lot A, APN 081-040-052) and 65.8-acres (Lot B, APN 081-040-012) to reconfigure into two lots of 40.0 acres (Parcel 1) and 66.4 acres (Parcel two), on property zoned AG-100; c) Make the required findings for the proposed Rezone specified in the County Planning Commission staff report, dated January 21, 2011, including CEQA findings; d) Make the required findings for the proposed Lot Line Adjustment specifiePass Action details Not available
11-00221 A-44)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Measure A Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, and Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment 2010 Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2011/2012 through 2016/2017, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, 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 the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15301 (c), pertaining to maintenance and operation of existing facilities for the above; d) Consider recommendations for the distribution of Measure A revenues within Supervisorial Districts of the North County and South Coast; e) Direct staff to prepare the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Road Maintenance Annual Plan (RdMAP) based upon approved MeaPass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
11-00179 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation of the Montecito Planning Commission on Case No. 10TEX-00000-00039 regarding a request by the applicant, Caruso Affiliated, for a time extension for the Miramar Beach Resort & Bungalows project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project specified in the Montecito Planning Commission action letter dated February 23, 2011 regarding the time extension project including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Accept 08EIR-00000-00003, 00-ND-003 and the Addendum dated December 9, 2008, included in the Amended Project Board Report dated March 15, 2011, as adequate Environmental Review for Case No. 10TEX-00000-00039, pursuant to Section 15162 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and c) Approve the project, Case No. 10TEX-00000-00039. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
11-00178 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 10AMD-00000-00010, 11CDH-00000-00001, 11AMD-00000-00002, 11AMD-00000-00003, 11AMD-00000-00004, and 11AMD-00000-00005 regarding a request by the applicant, Caruso Affiliated, for an amendment to the Miramar Beach Resort & Bungalows project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project specified in the Findings dated March 15, 2011, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Adopt the Addendum dated March 15, 2011 to the Environmental Impact Report (08EIR-00000-00003), Mitigated Negative Declaration (00-ND-003) and the Addendum dated December 9, 2008; and c) Approve the project, Case Nos. 10AMD-00000-00010 (amendment to 07RVP-00000-00009), 11CDH-00000-00001, 11AMD-00000-00002 (amendment to 07CUP-00000-00045), 11AMD-00000-00003 (amendment to 07CUP-00000-00046), 11AMD-00000-00004 (amendment to 07CUP-00000-00047) & 11AMD-00000-00005 (amendment to 08CUP-00000-00005), subject to the conditions included in the Conditions of Approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFPass Action details Not available
11-00170 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding proposed Fee Adjustments for the Day Use Parks, Joseph Centeno Cuyama Aquatics Complex, Cachuma Lake, Jalama Beach, Wedding Events, Film Permits, and Special Events, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file a staff report regarding: i) The establishment of 2011 fees for reserved areas in the day use parks and the Joseph Centeno Cuyama Aquatics Complex; ii) The establishment of 2011 fees for Cachuma Lake and Jalama Beach camping parks; iii) The establishment of 2011 fees for wedding events in parks; iv) The establishment of 2011 fees for film permits in parks; and v) The establishment of 2011 fees for special events; b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the setting of fees; and c) Adopt a Resolution approving fee adjustments for day use fees, the Joseph Centeno Cuyama Aquatics Complex, Cachuma Lake, Jalama Beach, wedding events, film permits, and special events. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00185 5)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ordinance Amendments to Allow Enforcement of Chapter 9A, Brush Removal, and Chapter 44, Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants through the Administrative Fine Process under Chapter 24A, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9A, Brush Removal, to be effective 30 days from date of adoption; and b) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 24A, Administrative Fines, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to be effective 30 days from date of adoption.Pass Action details Not available