Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2014 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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14-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Video Video
14-00227 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Rodney S. Fritz, EDP Systems and Programming Analyst, Sr. upon his retirement from the Social Services Department after over 22 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00229 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mark Carl Werner for his 20 years of dedicated service as a volunteer for the Board of Supervisors.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00228 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Elizabeth Elizalde, Administrative Office Professional III, upon her retirement from the Social Services Department after 32 years of faithful, loyal and committed service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00230 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 25, 2014 as National Agriculture Day and March 23, 2014 through March 29, 2014 as National Agriculture Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00205 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Custody Deputy, Special Duty Sergio John Martinez upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after more than 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00222 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 24, 2014 as World Tuberculosis Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00180 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Susie Valencia of the Social Services Department upon her retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00212 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment (increase) to the current Cooperative Agreement for the Pierce’s Disease Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Amended Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to increase reimbursement by $61,538.49 for support of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease Program for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014, for an amended total of $331,734.44; and b) Determine that the proposed action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and direct staff to file a notice of exemption.Pass Action details Not available
14-00208 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove the Budget Revision Request No. 0003268 of the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Department to increase revenue (LI 4000) in the amount of $26,453.00 from unanticipated unclaimed gas tax revenue and to increase expenditures in salaries and benefits (LI 6100) in the same amount. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
14-00219 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Crestwood and Sylmar Contract Amendments, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (not a local vendor), an institution for mental disease, to increase the Contract amount by $331,000.00 for a total Contract amount not to exceed $850,000.00 through June 30, 2014; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center (not a local vendor) an institution for mental disease, to increase the Contract amount by $100,000.00 for a total Contract amount not to exceed $485,000.00 through June 30, 2014; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the Pass Action details Not available
14-00221 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Aurora Vista Contract Amendment, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital (not a local vendor) for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services, to increase the Contract amount by $950,000.00 for a total Contract amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00 through June 30, 2014; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
14-00215 A-12)Agenda ItemReceive and file the following three publications: a) The 2013-2014 Property Tax Highlights Report; b) The 2012-2013 Sales and Use Tax Highlights Report; and c) The 2012-2013 Annual Transient Occupancy Tax Report.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00217 A-13)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Santa Barbara County Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for the completion of annual audits ending Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-2012 and annual budgets for FY 2012-2013.Pass Action details Not available
14-00233 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding emPower Agreements with Ventura County and San Luis Obispo County, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the emPower Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and County of Ventura for Southern California Gas Company Pass-through Funding (“Ventura PUC Agreement”) and for California Energy Commission Pass-through Funding (“Ventura CEC Agreement”); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the emPower Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and County of San Luis Obispo for Southern California Gas Company Pass-through Funding (“SLO PUC Agreement”) and for California Energy Commission Pass-through Funding (“SLO CEC Agreement”); c) Subject to concurrence by the Auditor-Controller, County Counsel, and Risk Management, authorize the County Executive Officer or designee to execute all follow on approvals required by the emPower Agreements; d) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department Director to approve subsequent line item budget changes to Exhibit B, Budget, of the emPower Agreements as long as Pass Action details Video Video
14-00206 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Jalama Beach Park Paving Project No. 8464, Award of Construction Contract, Third District, as follows: a) Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $306,884.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Rockwood General Contractors, Inc., for the Jalama Beach Park Paving Project, Project No. 8464, 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 a 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 Community Services, or designee, to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Jalama Beach Park Paving Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $27,884.20 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that, as this project was previoPass Action details Not available
14-00207 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Re-Ratification of the Drought Proclamation Passed February 18, 2014, (Third Month Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for Drought and Water Supply Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c); b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return monthly for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that this project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15269(a), and that the proposed actions are within the scope of the prior CEQA exemption. Pass Action details Not available
14-00210 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote required).Pass Action details Not available
14-00209 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report, as follows: a) Receive and file the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Annual Progress Report as required by Government Code Section 65400; and b) Determine that the Board of Supervisors’ action is not a project, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
14-00224 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. 13-20073 with California Department of Public Health for the HIV/AIDS Care Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement number 13-20073 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of AIDS, increasing the amount of this Agreement from $127,577.00 to $584,731.00 and extending the term by 2 years, for a new Contract period of: July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since this is a government funding activity that does not involve funding to a specific project that may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. Pass Action details Not available
14-00218 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Right-of-Way Vacation and Quitclaim: Portion of North Patterson Avenue, Goleta, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution and Summary Order to Vacate, to vacate the above referenced portion of the North Patterson Avenue right-of-way upon the County Surveyor’s determination that the Certificate of Compliance for APN 069-060-044 is ready for recordation; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Quitclaim Deed Agreement upon the County Surveyor’s determination that the Certificate of Compliance for APN 069-060-044 is ready for recordation; and c) Find that the proposed vacation and quitclaim is exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 as it involves the sale of a portion of excess County right-of-way, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
14-00225 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Measure A Safe Routes to School Tatum Multi-Use Trail Project, County Project No. 862373, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the Project, Measure A Safe Routes to School Tatum Multi-Use Trail Project; b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids to construct the Measure A Safe Routes to School Tatum Multi-Use Trail Project; and c) Determine that this project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 on June 25, 2013, that a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and that the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
14-00235 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Tajiguas Landfill Phase IIIB Groundwater Protection System, County Project No. 828358, Third District, as follows: a) For the award of the Construction Contract: i) Approve plans and specifications for construction of the Tajiguas Landfill Phase IIIB Groundwater Protection System, County Project No. 828358; ii) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $5,765,037.85 (this includes $200,000.00 in Supplemental Work in addition to the bid amount of $5,565,037.85) to the lowest responsible bidder, Papich Construction, Inc. subject to the provisions of documents and certification, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; iii) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract upon return of the Contractor’s executed Contract documents and the approval of County Counsel, Auditor- Controller and Risk Management or their authorized representatives; and iv) Approve a contingency in the amount of $210,000.00 for construction of the Tajiguas Landfill Phase Pass Action details Not available
14-00192 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013 South County Repair of Failed Areas, Statement of Final Quantities, County Project No. 820638; First, Second and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of FY 2012-2013 South County Repair Failed Areas in the First, Second and Third Districts, for work performed and materials supplied by Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), P. O. Box 6744, Santa Barbara, California 93160, in the amount of $569,836.62; and b) Determine that the proposed action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00213 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Barbara County Information Sharing System (SBCISS) and Authorizing Signature, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the “Original Member Agencies,” also known as the Santa Barbara County Information Sharing System (SBCISS) node for records data sharing within the Santa Barbara County area; b) Authorize the SBCISS Chair (Sheriff Brown) to sign with other Information Sharing Systems on behalf of SBCISS to access their information; and c) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. Pass Action details Not available
14-00223 A-25)Agenda ItemReceive and file the DNA Identification Fund Report for calendar year 2013.Pass Action details Not available
14-00234 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Christine “Chris” Burtness to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending March 1, 2017, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
14-00231 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Thomas Urbanske to the Mental Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2017, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
14-00220 A-28)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Measure A Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2014-2015 through 2018-2019, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, which establishes 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) Reaffirm the existing distributions of Measure A revenues: 50 percent population and 50 percent lane miles for the South Coast, and 100 percent lane miles for North County; d) Direct staff to prepare Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Road Maintenance Annual Plan (RdMAP) based upon approved Measure A distribution formula; and e) Determine that the proposed actions are administrative and other fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project, and are therefore not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CPass Action details Not available
14-00146 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Traditions Behavioral Health, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Traditions Behavioral Health (not a local vendor) to provide psychiatry services at Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services facilities through June 30, 2017, for a maximum Contract amount not to exceed $5,793,922.00, which includes $433,560.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2014, $1,734,240.00 for FY 2014-2015, $1,786,267.00 for FY 2015-2016, and $1,839,855.00 for FY 2016-2017; and b) Determine that the approval of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
14-00236 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Michael Maglinte to the North County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2016, Third District.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00237 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Vivek Jonathan Harris to the North County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2016, Fourth District.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00204 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the Women’s History Month Service Awards Presentation. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
14-00211 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a waiver of retirement exclusion for Dr. Peter Hasler for Primary Care and Family Health Division of the Public Health Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the following Agreement with a retiring County employee is necessary to provide critically needed services related to compliance and program management within the Primary Care and Family Health Division of the Public Health Department, before 180 days has passed from the date of retirement and authorize the Public Health Department Director to enter into an Agreement with retiring Peter Hasler, MD, Medical Director, for an amount not to exceed $32,000.00 for the period of March 18 through September 30, 2014; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPRPass Action details Video Video
14-00214 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2014-2015 Long Range Planning Work Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file the 2014-2015 Long Range Planning Work Program; b) Direct staff to continue work on required services, operations, current projects, and new projects as directed by the Board; and c) Determine that the Board of Supervisor’s action is not a project, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
14-00171 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Goleta Beach 2.0 Project Selection, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HRS.) a) Receive and file a report on the Environmental Impact Review (EIR) project and project alternatives presented in the Proposed Final EIR for the Goleta Beach 2.0 Project; and b) Select a project for Goleta Beach 2.0 and direct staff to submit the selected project as part of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application, including the Proposed Final EIR, to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video