Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2012 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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12-00031 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing Matthew Jensen of the Santa Maria Salvation Army for breaking the world record for continuous Salvation Army hand bell ringing by an individual.Pass Action details Not available
12-00018 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Pass Action details Not available
12-00016 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Cottage Health System for its dedication to serving the communities of the Central Coast and for the opening of the new Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.Pass Action details Not available
12-00017 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution in remembrance of the Tucson, Arizona shooting victims.Pass Action details Not available
12-00040 A-5)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests to transfer salary and benefit savings to fund balance or retained earnings. (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
12-00023 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cachuma Reservoir Re-Roof, Project No. 8588, Third District, as follows: a) Award a Fixed Price Construction Contract in the amount of $197,088.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Hanly General Engineering Corp. 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; b) 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 and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and c) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve change orders up to the limit specified in Public Contract Code Section 20142, or $19,708.80 for this Contract.Pass Action details Not available
12-00025 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding permission to bid for the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building renovation project, located at 100 E. Locust Ave. in Lompoc, Project No. 8694, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the General Services Department and prepared by CSA Architects (a local vendor), for the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building Renovation Project; and b) Authorize the General Services Department to advertise the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building Renovation Project for public bidding.Pass Action details Not available
12-00036 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a bequest of $800,000.00 from the Albert F. Zech Trust for the exclusive use of the Los Prietos Boys Camp in honor of William F. Gunnerson, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to accept the award of $800,000.00 from the Albert F. Zech Trust for the exclusive use of the Los Prietos Boys Camp; and b) Approve a Budget Revision recognizing the revenue and designating it in the Los Prietos Boys Camp discretionary account.Pass Action details Not available
12-00027 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care and Addendum to the Children’s Medical Services Plan for Fiscal Year 2011/2012, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an addendum for the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care to the Children’s Medical Services Plan - Child Health and Disability Prevention Program with the State Department of Health Services for the program, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, in the amount of $165,064.00; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
12-00028 A-10)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with CenCal Health Systems Federally Qualified Health Center as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Medi-Cal Physician Services Provider Agreement, Federally Qualified Health Center, with CenCal Health for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2017, for payment of established fees for healthcare services rendered to Medi-Cal beneficiaries enrolled with CenCal Health; b) Approve the ratification of coverage changes that modified the rates and payment process, from a capitated rate to a fee for service process, for Medicare/Medi-Cal dual coverage member services within the Fiscal Year 2008-2011 Provider Agreement, effective January 1, 2011; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
12-00011 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of the El Embarcadero Enhancement Project, Phase 1, Public Works Project No. 310312-U, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the El Embarcadero Enhancement Project, Phase 1, for work performed and materials supplied by Granite Construction in the amount of $1,831,478.49; b) Find that the proposed action(s) do not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(2); continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making; and c) Approve a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
12-00012 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution for Cal Recycle approving an application for grant funds from the Solid Waste Disposal Site Cleanup Trust Fund for the Santa Ynez Airport Landfill Final Cover System, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of an application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for a matching grant from the Solid Waste Disposal Site Cleanup Trust Fund, for the construction of a final cover system (cap) at the Santa Ynez Airport Landfill (SYAL); b) Find that the proposed action, resolution and grant application, does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14CCR 15378(b)(4), creation of governmental funding mechanisms or government fiscal activities; c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption; and d) Find that the project for which the grant funding is being requested was evaluated in the Notice of Exemption approved by the Public Works Department on June 8, 2005 and filed with the Clerk of thPass Action details Not available
12-00029 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Commuter Rail Funding Request, Letter of Support, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the California Transportation Commission expressing support for SBCAG’s request for Commuter Rail Funding; and b) Find that the proposed action(s) do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of CEQA, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making), the proposed action is therefore exempt from CEQA; and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
12-00020 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of 2010/2011 Gallegly SAFETEA-LU Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay, County Project No. 863045, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for construction of 2010/2011 Gallegly SAFETEA-LU Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay; b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $3,111,498.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Granite Construction Company, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California 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 the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $168,074.90 for construction of 2010/2011 Gallegly SAFETEA-LU Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay; e) Find that the proposed action(s) do not constitute a project within the meaning of the California EnviroPass Action details Not available
12-00030 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Construction of Santa Rosa Road and Removal of Bridge 51C-173, Federal Project No. BRLSZD-5951 (095), County Project No. 863038, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Souza Construction, Inc., located at 4027 Santa Fe Road, San Luis, California, for Construction of Santa Rosa Road and the Removal of Bridge 51C-173, in the amount of $135,174.10 for a total amended contract amount of $989,234.10; b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities which do not constitute a project within the meaning of CEQA, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), that the proposed actions are therefore exempt from CEQA; and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
12-00024 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project, Phase 2B, Federal Project No. RPSTPL-5951(137), County Project No. 862308, First District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the construction of Summerland Circulation Improvement Project, Phase 2B; b) Approve the award of a Construction Contract, in the amount of $1,045,741.30, to the lowest responsible bidder, Westcoast Public Work, Inc. a California corporation, located at 20058 Ventura Blvd, No. 318, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, subject to the provisions of documents and certification, as set forth in the plans specifications applicable to the project and as required by California 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 the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $64,787.07 for construction of the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project, Phase 2B; Pass Action details Not available
12-00033 A-17)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Creek Debris Basin Fish Passage Project Completion, First District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing the final quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the Montecito Creek Debris Basin Fish Passage Project by the contractor, Whitaker Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $310,851.20; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(4) 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 potentially significant physical impact on the environment and 14CCR 15378 (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
12-00032 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $20,000.00 donation for the purchase of a Sheriff’s Office canine, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a one time $20,000.00 cash donation to purchase and train a Sheriff’s Office law enforcement canine; and b) Approve Budget Revision No. 0001950 recognizing the donation and appropriating the expenditure.Pass Action details Not available
12-00035 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Community Solution Incorporated (CSI), authorizing continued services for the two parolee Day Reporting Centers in the amount of $1,499,960.00 for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.Pass Action details Not available
12-00015 A-20)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Fran Clow to the Women’s Commission, term ending April 1, 2014, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00042 A-21)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Don Rowland to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, term ending January 1, 2015, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00013 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a revision of the County Weights and Measures Chapter 34-C, Weights and Measures, and adoption of the Agricultural Commissioner's Revised Fee Schedule, as follows: a) Consider recommendations regarding the revision of Chapter 34-C of the County Code, Weights and Measures, as follows: i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance revising Chapter 34-C of the County Code, Weights and Measures; and ii) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption; and b) Consider recommendations regarding the revision of the Agricultural Commissioner’s fee schedule, as follows: i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending the Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule; and ii) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
12-00022 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Fees, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to increase fees for EMT certification, re-certification, and EMT-P accreditations; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
12-00043 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of Beverly Taylor, Chief Probation Officer, to serve as the County Member Alternate Commissioner on the First 5 Children & Families Commission.Pass Action details Not available
12-00044 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
12-00065 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of Guadalupe Dunes Emergency Road Restoration, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Guadalupe Dunes Road Restoration project; b) Authorize an additional budget appropriation of $358,000.00 for the Guadalupe Dunes Road Restoration project, recognizing the following: i) $200,000.00 from the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) grant; ii) $119,000.00 of unanticipated funds from the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park endowment fund; and iii) Transferring $39,000.00 from the Development Fee Fund (1408); c) Approve the award of the Construction Contract in the amount of $215,013.20 to the lowest responsible bidder, Souza Construction, Inc., subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specification applicable to the project and as required by law; d) 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 the County Counsel, Pass Action details Not available
12-00014 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Michael Cooney to the Santa Barbara County Law Library Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
12-00038 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Board of Supervisor appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Mental Health Commission - one regular member, one alternate member; b) Area Agency on Aging (Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens) - one regular member to Advisory Council; c) Library Advisory Committee - one regular member; d) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System - one regular member; e) Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County - one regular member, one alternate member; f) CenCal Health - one regular member; g) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON) - two regular members; h) City/County Homeless Advisory Committee - two regular members as Co-Chairs; i) K.I.D.S. Network Policy Council - two members to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair; j) Legislative Program Committee - two regular members; k) Debt Advisory Committee - one regular member; l) Adult and Aging Network - one Chair of the Policy Council and one Co-Chair; m) Juvenile Justice Pass Action details Not available
12-00019 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report that updates the organization of the County Executive Office and relationships to departments. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00037 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Long Term Management between the County of Santa Barbara (Managing Partner) and the United States Bureau of Reclamation, as follows: (EST. TIME 15 MIN.) a) Rescind the August 9, 2011 Board of Supervisors’ approval of the prior draft of the Lake Cachuma Management Agreement, between the County of Santa Barbara and the United States Bureau of Reclamation; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amended Management Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara (Managing Partner) with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, authorizing the Santa Barbara County Parks Division to operate and maintain Cachuma Lake Recreation Area for a period of twenty-five (25) years; and c) Determine that approving the Cachuma Lake Management Agreement, between the County of Santa Barbara and the United States Bureau of Reclamation, is not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file the attached draft Notice of Exemption. Pass Action details Not available
11-00948 4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding amendments to Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Building Ordinance, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code; and b) Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061 (b), (3), no possibility of impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
12-00039 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on California Redevelopment Agency Litigation, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the California Supreme Court’s December 29, 2011 action in the matter of California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos, ABX1 26 and ABX1 27 Redevelopment Litigation; b) Still take no action under Health & Safety Code Section 34173(d)(1); consistent with the Board’s action on August 9, 2011, this would allow the County to automatically become the “Successor Agency” to the County Redevelopment Agency; c) Adopt a Resolution through which the County of Santa Barbara retains the housing assets, functions and powers previously performed by the County Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176(a); and d) Receive and file a report on the requirement under Health & Safety Code Section 34179 that members be selected by May 1, 2012 for the seven-member Successor Agency Oversight Board. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00034 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report on processing issues for the Rice Ranch proposed revised project. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
11-00953 7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Public Right-of-Way Special Event Permits, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Santa Barbara County Code, pertaining to the ability to issue Public Right-of-Way Special Event Permits; b) Adopt administrative procedures for Public Right-of-Way Special Events taking place on Pardall Road in the Isla Vista area; c) Find that the recommended action is not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, as defined at 14 CCR 15273(a), because the proceeds of the recommended fees will be used for the purpose of meeting departmental operating expenses incurred as a result of the permitted activities.Pass Action details Not available
12-00021 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Special Event Coordination process, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Receive information about County Executive Office’s new policy on improving the internal process for coordinating Special Event Permit requests; and b) Determine that, via California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378(b) (4) and 15352, the actions are not the approval of a project subject to the CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00049 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the waiver of a double-fee penalty for permitting Los Olivos sign violations, and potential Land Use and Development Code amendments regarding double-fee penalties and sign standards, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Approve the waiver of the double-fee penalty required under Planning and Development’s Fee Resolution and the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Section 35.108.080 for permit fees assessed on Los Olivos sign violations reported on July 6, 2011; b) Direct the Planning and Development Department to process an Amendment to the LUDC, Section 35.108.080 “Processing Fee Penalty Assessment” that would provide discretion to the Planning and Development Director to waive the double-fee penalty based on specified guidance delineated in the amended language; c) Direct Planning and Development to include an update of the LUDC, Chapter 35.38 “Sign Standards” in its draft 2012-2013 Work Program for the Board’s consideration; and d) Determine that the penalty fee adjustment is exempt from the California EnvironmentalPass Action details Not available