Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/22/2012 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 E. ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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12-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
12-00432 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Chief Kevin Wallace upon his retirement from the Montecito Fire Protection District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00433 A-2)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute an Agreement with the State Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board (VCGCB), to extend Victim Claims Verification Services effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, for a total of $696,192.00.Pass Action details Not available
12-00434 A-3)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute an Agreement with the State Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board (VCGCB) to extend the Criminal Restitution Compact effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 for a total of $92,671.00.Pass Action details Not available
12-00439 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the award of a Contract to Newton Construction and Management for the Santa Barbara Health Care Center Multi Zone 6 and Roof Replacement Project, Project No. J02014-K2, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Barbara Health Care Center Multi Zone No. 6 and Roof Replacement Project No. J02014-K2; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Newton Construction and Management (not a local vendor) for the Santa Barbara Health Care Center Multi Zone No. 6 and Roof Replacement Project, in the amount of $242,000.00; c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve any needed change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the base amount of $242,000.00, or $24,200.00; and d) Find that the proposed action is for the operation, repair or maintenance of an existing public structure and its mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality ActPass Action details Not available
12-00426 A-5)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to submit, execute, and accept Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) funding from the California Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, in the amount of $41,108.00.Pass Action details Not available
12-00424 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Transportation Development Act (TDA) claim for Fiscal Year 2012/2013, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $1,994,063.00 claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for an allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for Fiscal Year 2012/2013; 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); and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
12-00428 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road maintenance assessments for Fiscal Year 2012/2013, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing road maintenance charges with no increase in benefit assessment for County Service Area No. 41; b) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses; that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15273(a)(1); and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
12-00431 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Stop Controls on various streets in Los Alamos, Buellton, Vandenberg Village, and the Goleta Area, Second and Third Districts, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to establish stop controls at various locations; b) Find that the proposed action is for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301; and c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
12-00425 A-9)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reach 1B, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. (not a local vendor) to provide engineering design services for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reach 1B for the period of May 22, 2012 through October 15, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $199,219.00; b) Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $19,921.90 with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional work that may be needed to complete work for the project; and c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the proposed action and therefore pursuant to CEQA Section 15162, the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 1B is within the scope of the project covered by the EIS/EIR for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project as wPass Action details Not available
12-00435 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding sole source purchases totaling $625,000.00 for law enforcement equipment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure in-car video equipment for the Sheriff’s Office without a formal bid process and approve Coban Research and Technologies (not a local vendor) as the sole source vendor for the period ending June 30, 2013, for an amount not to exceed $570,000.00; b) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure in-car modems and equipment for the Sheriff Office without a formal bid process and approve AT&T (not a local vendor) as the sole source vendor for this equipment for the period ending June 30, 2013, for an amount not to exceed $55,000.00; and c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0002205 to transfer appropriations of $601,000.00 in Sheriff General Fund appropriations from Salaries and Benefits to Capital Assets for purchase of COBAN in-car video equipment and increase appropriations of $24,000.00 in Sheriff General Fund for Capital Assets funded by unanticipated revenue from the sale of surplus property.Pass Action details Not available
12-00427 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Veterans’ Services Office County Subvention Program and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 California Department of Veterans Affairs Subvention Certificate of Compliance; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 California Department of Veterans Affairs Medi-Cal Certificate of Compliance.Pass Action details Not available
12-00442 A-12)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Susan Keller to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending January 1, 2013, First District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00443 A-13)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of James Ballard to the Carpinteria Cemetery District, term ending December 31, 2015, First District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00444 A-14)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Andrew Rosenberger to the Fire Appeals Board, term ending April 1, 2013, First District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00445 A-15)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Marilyn Anticouni to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, term ending September 1, 2014, First District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00446 A-16)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Jesus Manual Casas to the Mental Health Commission, term ending June 30, 2015, First District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00429 A-17)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Alex H. Pujo to the South County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2014, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00440 A-18)Agenda ItemHEARING Consider recommendations of the County Planning Commission regarding the Cavaletto Tree Farm Residential Housing Project, Case Nos. 01GPA 00000 00009, 01RZN 00000 00015, 08DVP 00000 00012, 09TRM 00000 00001, and 09RDN 00000 00001, located at 555 Las Perlas Drive in the Goleta area, APNs 069 100 006, 051, 054, and 057, Second District; as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Certify the Environmental Impact Report, 11EIR 00000 00002, including the EIR Revision Letter dated June 14, 2012; c) Adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; d) Approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for APNs 069 100 006, 069 100 051, 069 100 054, and 069 100 057 from A I 5 to RES 4.6 and an amendment to the inland zoning map for the subject parcels from AG I 5 to DR 4.6; e) Adopt a Resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for APNs 069-100-006, 069-100-051, 069-100-054, and 069-1Pass Action details Not available
12-00441 A-19)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal filed by John Salentine, the appellant, of the County Planning Commission’s de novo approval of the Brown Grading and Horse Arena Project, Case No. 07LUP-00000-00830, located at 1215 Franklin Ranch Road (AP No. 077-030-013) in the Goleta Community Plan, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Uphold the appeal, Case No. 12APL-00000-00006, thereby overturning the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Salentine appeal, case number 11APL-00000-00021, and its de novo approval of 07LUP-00000-00830; b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, including CEQA findings; c) Determine that denial of the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270; d) Deny the project, Case No. 07LUP-00000-00830 de novo; and e) Refer back to staff if the Board takes an action other than the recommended action for appropriate findings and conditions. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
12-00438 A-20)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding rates and fees related to Santa Barbara County Solid Waste operations for Fiscal Year 2012/2013, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution, effective July 1, 2012, setting fee schedules for solid waste handling and disposal fees at County facilities and solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated area; b) Adopt a Resolution, effective July 1, 2012, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the Cuyama Valley for Fiscal Year 2012/2013; c) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment of solid waste handling, disposal and collection fees and rates by the County which are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and financial reserves, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, and that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15273(a)(1); and d) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00448 A-21)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Charles E. Huffines to the Mental Health Commission, term ending June 1, 2015, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
12-00449 A-22)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
12-00450 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of committee members to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of individuals to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee for the terms expiring on January 1, 2013, as follows: i) Joan Jamison, City of Solvang representative; ii) Hans Duus, at-large member; and iii) Ed Andrisek, at-large member; and b) Approve the appointment of individuals to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee on an interim basis, during the term expiring on January 1, 2013, as follows: i) Richard Gomez, Vice Chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians; and ii) Sam Cohen, Government and Legal Specialist to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.Pass Action details Not available
12-00384 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Truancy Final Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Truancy’s Final Report; and b) Consider a funding request for one Deputy District Attorney and a 0.5 Legal Office Professional during the June Budget Hearings.Pass Action details Not available
12-00215 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Tax Transfer Resolution between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Consider and confirm Board policy that the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District funding is to equal 16 or 17% of the allocable taxes from all tax rate areas in the District and the Board has determined that a tax transfer is the best way to achieve that policy; b) Consider and adopt proposed findings as required by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99.02(f); c) Adopt one of the attached Resolutions which directs the Auditor-Controller of the County to allocate and pay directly to the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (District) property taxes, base property taxes and the property tax increment, which otherwise would have been allocated to the County General Fund from those tax rate areas shared by the County General Fund and the District under the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99.02, as follows: i) In Fiscal Year 2012/2013 only, an amount of $5.9 million Pass Action details Not available
12-00215  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Tax Transfer Resolution between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Consider and confirm Board policy that the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District funding is to equal 16 or 17% of the allocable taxes from all tax rate areas in the District and the Board has determined that a tax transfer is the best way to achieve that policy; b) Consider and adopt proposed findings as required by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99.02(f); c) Adopt one of the attached Resolutions which directs the Auditor-Controller of the County to allocate and pay directly to the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (District) property taxes, base property taxes and the property tax increment, which otherwise would have been allocated to the County General Fund from those tax rate areas shared by the County General Fund and the District under the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99.02, as follows: i) In Fiscal Year 2012/2013 only, an amount of $5.9 million Pass Action details Not available
12-00437 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the reallocation of future Local Public Safety Fund Proposition 172 Revenue, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation from the Proposition 172 Public Safety and Law Recipients on the proposal to reallocate future Local Public Safety Fund Proposition 172 revenue starting in Fiscal Year 2013/2014, in conjunction with the Property Tax Transfer to the Fire District; and b) Adopt a Resolution (Option 3) re-allocating Proposition 172 monies by reducing the Fire Department’s share from 9.75% to zero, and increasing the other Proposition 172 Public Safety and Law Recipients share in a pro-rata fashion over a ten year timeframe. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
12-00205 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department in response to the Board of Supervisors’ inquiries from the March 20, 2012 hearing; and b) Provide direction to the Department as appropriate. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
12-00420 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department (ADMHS) financial status and recommendations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the proposed funding sources for known and estimated liabilities of ADMHS; b) Direct the County Executive Office to utilize unallocated funds in the amount of $4,620,000.00 currently in the Audit Exception Fund to fund prior year Medi-Cal related cost report settlement liabilities as identified in this report; and c) Direct staff to return to the Board with a Budget Revision Request to transfer funds of $4,793,045.00, when recognized from a favorable State Audit Settlement for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 to Fiscal Year 2005/2006 into the Audit Exception Fund, to be used to fund the projected ADMHS Fiscal Year 2011/2012 operating loss and for future estimated Medi-Cal related cost report settlement liabilities. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00436 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Public Safety Realignment Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Public Safety Realignment Plan; b) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Public Safety Realignment Act Plan developed by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and approved by the Executive Committee of the CCP; and c) Approve the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Public Safety Realignment Act spending plan included in Section VII of the Plan. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
12-00307 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an appeal filed by Jeff Nelson, the applicant, of the County Planning Commission’s determination that the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Park Hill Estates v.2 project, located at 4700 Via Los Santos in the Goleta area involving APN 059-290-041, Case No. 10TRM-00000-00001, is inadequate and that a focused EIR to evaluate impacts on biological resources and fire protection is required, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Determine that the Mitigated Negative Declaration is inadequate and that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required because there is substantial evidence in the record that the project may have a significant effect on the environment and there is a fair argument that a project may have a significant effect on the environment; b) Deny the appeal, thereby upholding the County Planning Commission’s action; and c) Direct staff to prepare a focused EIR on biological resources and fire protection and bring the project back to the County Planning Commission for further cFail Action details Not available