Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/5/2011 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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11-00242 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Patti Ball of the Probation Department as the April 2011 Santa Barbara County Employee of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
11-00234 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 31, 2011 as Cesar Chavez Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00277 A-3)ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 16, 2011 through April 23, 2011 as California Native Plants Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00258 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring and remembering Neal Taylor, friend of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, founder of the Cachuma Lake Nature Center and dedicated educator.Pass Action details Not available
11-00274 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ruthie Tremmel for her dedicated service as Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria.Pass Action details Not available
11-00275 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 4, 2011 through April 10, 2011 as National Public Health Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
11-00261 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Body, as follows: a) Affirm that the County of Santa Barbara’s Board of Supervisors is the Governing Body for the County of Santa Barbara’s Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) and acts through the Chief Executive Officer of the PHF, who, by position, is identified as the Director of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS); b) Appoint the ADMHS Director, by position, as the PHF Chief Executive Officer; c) Approve the Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations; and d) Approve the appointments of the following members of the PHF Medical Staff: Howard Babus, MD; George Bajor, MD; Ole Behrendtsen, MD; Enrico Cerrato, MD; Edwin Feliciano, MD; Peter Garcia, MD; Salman Haq, MD; Daniel Litten, MD; Irwin Lunianski, MD; Mark Kofler, MD; Charles Nicholson, MD; Douglas Schave, MD; Nancy Smith, MD; James Stewart, MD; Wahid Tanios, MD; Peter Tilton, MD; William Vollero, MD; and Michael Wexler, MD.Pass Action details Not available
11-00263 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Financial and Accounting Services Agreement with the Goleta Cemetery District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Goleta Cemetery District for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 for financial and accounting services to Goleta Cemetery District; b) Delegate authority to the Auditor-Controller to exercise annual contract renewals under the same terms and conditions for FY 2011-12 and 2012-13; and c) Determine that the actions above are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they are government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
11-00097 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO).Pass Action details Not available
11-00194 A-10)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
11-00235 A-11)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution exempting two Administrative Professional - Restricted positions in the District Attorney’s Office and Probation Department from the County of Santa Barbara Civil Service System.Pass Action details Not available
11-00260 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract Amendment and Notice of Completion for the Santa Barbara Veterans Clinic HVAC Replacement, Project No. J02030, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the Amendment of Contract No. BC10-137 for an additional $27,761.00 increasing the contract total to $421,374.00; and b) Accept the Notice of Completion for Contract No. BC10-137 with Smith Electric Service (a local vendor) for the Santa Barbara Veterans Clinic HVAC Replacement Project No. J02030.Pass Action details Not available
11-00259 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ballard Canyon Water System Agreements to Provide Water for 950, 952 and 954 Ballard Canyon Rd., Solvang, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement to Provide Water with Larry M. Robertson and Colleen Robertson for 950 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, APN 137-710-013; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement to Provide Water with Laurence J. Finkle and Hope N. Fidziura, Trustees, U/D/T dated August 11, 2003, F/B/O The Finkle-Fidziura Family Trust; and Hazel May Finkle, Trustee of the Finkle Family Decedent’s Trust dated 1/31/91; and Hazel May Finkle, Trustee of the Finkle Family Survivor’s Trust, for 952 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, APN 137-710-012; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement to Provide Water with Larry M. Robertson and Colleen Robertson, and David Pollack, for 954 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, APN 137-710-011.Pass Action details Not available
11-00271 A-14)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution terminating the Earthquake Recovery Indemnity Authority (ERIA), Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).Pass Action details Not available
11-00269 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Use Agreement, ORES Folio No. 003340, between the County of Santa Barbara and Paul Michael Weirum for use of the residence at 71 Newsome Street, New Cuyama, for Sheriff’s Department staff, on a year-to-year basis for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, which shall commence on April 1, 2011, with a monthly use fee payment of $200.00, Fifth District. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
11-00273 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Loan of Asset Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Airport Authority, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Loan of Asset between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Airport Authority; and b) Accept the gift of $10,000.00 in restoration costs to a County-owned asset.Pass Action details Not available
11-00262 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a Maintenance Reimbursement Grant Contract from the Department of Boating and Waterways for floating restrooms at Lake Cachuma, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution requesting a grant for the operation and maintenance of the floating restrooms from the Department of Boating and Waterways at Lake Cachuma; and b) Approve and authorize the Parks Director to execute an Agreement with the Department of Boating and Waterways to reimburse the County of Santa Barbara for up to 75% of all maintenance costs for all floating restrooms.Pass Action details Not available
11-00185 A-18)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
11-00254 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a proposed vacation of a portion of San Antonio Creek Lane Right-of-Way, Second District, as follows: a) Adopt four Resolutions, Summary Orders to Vacate, pursuant to Street and Highway Code Sections 892, 8331, 8333, and 8334 et. seq. regarding the vacation of a portion of the San Antonio Creek Lane right-of-way, located on APNs 059-040-013, 059-040-017, 059-040-018 and 059-040-020 in the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County near Tuckers Grove Park; and b) Find that the proposed vacation is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15301, which applies to projects involving negligible or no expansion of existing facilities.Pass Action details Not available
11-00256 A-20)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Storm Water Public Opinion Survey.Pass Action details Not available
11-00267 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of the 2009/2010 Countywide Preventive Maintenance Application of Scrub Seal and Micro-Surfacing, County Project No. 820618, for work performed and materials supplied by the Contractor, Windsor Fuel Company (not a local vendor), in the amount of $2,111,757.86.Pass Action details Not available
11-00257 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding stop controls on various streets, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing stop controls at various locations; and b) 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
11-00265 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Car Share Parking Relocation in Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution relocating an established car share parking zone from Embarcadero Del Mar to Trigo Road in Isla Vista; and b) 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
11-00268 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Time Limited Parking Restriction in Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing a 45 minute parking zone on Seville Road in the Isla Vista area; and b) 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
11-00276 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove the release of the monument bond posted in the amount of $5,900.00 for Tract No. 14,550 to Mission Valley-Syncon LP as required by law, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00253 A-26)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding a Quitclaim of County Flood Control Easement on APN 004-003-003, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Quitclaim Deed Agreement releasing the County of Santa Barbara’s easement interest in a portion of APN 004-003-003; and b) Find that the proposed Quitclaim execution is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15301, pertaining to the minor alterations of existing facilities.Pass Action details Not available
11-00255 A-27)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Charlene’s Transportation (a local vendor) to increase the contract amount from a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 to a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, for the period through June 30, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
11-00241 A-28)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (a local vendor) for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00247 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Robert Handy to the Veterans Services Advisory Committee, term ending July 1, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00248 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of David Novis to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending April 5, 2014, First District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00233 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Alice Down to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June 30, 2011, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00243 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of John Fazzone to the Veterans’ Services Advisory Committee, term ending July 1, 2012, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
11-00236 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the use of 411 Directory Assistance, as follows: a) Direct the Department of General Services to eliminate access to 411 directory service; and b) Direct the Department of General Services to distribute an electronic memorandum to County of Santa Barbara staff explaining the policy change and suggesting the use of no-cost alternatives.Pass Action details Not available
11-00266 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 32, Article IV of the County Code to establish and implement a $65.00 per parcel, non-refundable processing fee for Assessment Appeals applications on parcels, or appraisal units, with an assessed value of less than $30,000,000.00, and establish a $1,000.00 per parcel non-refundable processing fee for Assessment Appeals applications on parcels, or appraisal units, with an assessed value greater than $30,000,000.00.Pass Action details Not available
11-00244 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District: Consider recommendations regarding the initiation of an annexation of territory into the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, as follows: (EST. TIME 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution of Application initiating an annexation of territory into the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District; b) Authorize the Fire Chief of the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District to submit an annexation proposal to the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission; and c) Determine the annexation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15378(b)(4),(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00252 A-36)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Annual Maintenance Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Approve the individual CEQA exempt projects and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the attached CEQA Notice of Exemption for each of the projects described in Section 2 of the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Annual Maintenance Plan; b) Certify that the addenda to Program EIR (01-EIR-01) contained within Sections 3 and 4 of the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Annual Maintenance Plan have been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt the mitigation measures included for each project as the Mitigation and Monitoring Plan; c) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Program EIR and individual addenda contained within the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Annual Maintenance Plan as well as information presented during the public hearing prior to the approval of the individual projects presented in Sections 3Pass Action details Not available
11-00208 1)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
11-00251 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a presentation on the County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women Women’s History Month Service Awards. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
11-00240 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Direct staff to initiate efforts to implement recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Retirement Program Alternatives. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00270 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the establishment of a Community Services Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve the elimination of the Parks Department and the Housing and Community Development Department; b) Approve the creation of a new Community Services Department, which contains the following departments: Parks, Housing and Community Development, Animal Services, the Library Advisory Committee, the Human Services Commission, and the Arts Commission; c) Approve the transfer of Animal Services from Public Health to the Community Services Department; and d) Authorize the launch of an executive search for a Community Services Department Director. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00237 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file presentations by California State Lands Commission and the State Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources regarding seepage from natural and manmade sources in the Lookout Point area of Summerland. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)Pass Action details Not available
11-00213 8)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
11-00272 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on the collaboration of County Departments to address homeless deaths in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file an oral presentation on the collaborative efforts between Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS), Public Health, and the Department of Social Services to improve coordination and continuity of care for the homeless population in Santa Barbara County; and b) Receive and file an oral presentation update on the 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness by Bringing Our Community Home. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00845 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the proposed award of Agreements for exclusive Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreements in County Zones 2, 4 and 5, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Approve the proposed Franchise Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and MarBorg Industries, Inc. (a local vendor) for Residential, Multi-Family and Commercial Solid Waste, Recyclables, Green Waste and Special Waste Collection Services for Zone 2, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2019; and b) Approve the Franchise Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Waste Management for Residential, Multi-Family and Commercial Solid Waste, Recyclables, Green Waste and Special Waste Collection Services for Zones 4 and 5, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2019. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available