Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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10-00009 1)Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
10-00321 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming April 2010 as Fair Housing Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00320 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring Colonel David J. Buck for his service as Commander of Vandenberg Air Force Base.Pass Action details Not available
10-00322 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Commander Thomas L. Jenkins upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 32 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00336 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the winners of the 2010 Lompoc Elks Lodge Public Safety Members Appreciation Awards.Pass Action details Not available
10-00324 A-5)Agenda ItemApprove the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District (CSFPD), First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00329 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Real Property Purchase Contract and Deed for the Harris Grade Road High Risk Rural Road (HR3) Project, Folio No. 003612, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Real Property Purchase Contract And Escrow Instructions (Permanent Easement) with Betteravia Investments LLC, for a permanent roadway and slope easement over a portion of APN 099-010-049 in the amount of $10,000.00; and b) Accept the Permanent Easement Deed to the real property conveyed from Betteravia Investments LLC to the County of Santa Barbara for a portion of land located on the property known as Santa Barbara County Assessor Parcel No. 099-010-049, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance.Pass Action details Not available
10-00331 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2009 ARRA Miscellaneous Concrete Repair in Old Town Orcutt, County Project No. 820620, Fourth District, as follows: a) Find the bid of California Coastal Development, Inc. for 2009 ARRA Miscellaneous Concrete Repair in Old Town Orcutt, County Project No. 820620 to be nonresponsive; b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $158,052.75 to the lowest responsive bidder, Elevation General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (a local vendor) locate at 2333 A Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455, subject to the provisions of documents and certification, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by 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; and d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $15,805.28 for 2009 ARRA Miscellaneous Concrete Repair in Old Town Orcutt.Pass Action details Not available
10-00327 A-8)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Santa Maria River Levee parcels from San Luis Obispo County, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding accepting ownership of vacant parcels of land known as San Luis Obispo County APNs 090-291-037, 090-331-009, 090-331-014, 090-341-022, 090-341-029, 090-341-032, 090-341-043, 090-401-029, 090-401-030, and 092-231-017; and b) Accept the Quitclaim Deed from the County of San Luis Obispo regarding the above listed parcels by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. The subject parcels comprise portions of the Santa Maria River Levee.Pass Action details Not available
10-00325 A-9)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: Consider recommendations regarding the Proposition 84 Project Management and Memorandum of Understanding to update the Integrated Regional Management Plan (IRWMP) and pursue funding opportunities on behalf of regional participants, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various agencies (Cities, Special Districts, Water companies, Joint Powers Entities, and Non Governmental Organizations) to pursue Proposition 84 funding for water related projects and update the IRWMP as required by Proposition 84 guidelines; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with GEI (not a local vender) in the amount of $127,114.00 for the period of April 13, 2010 through September 30, 2011 to provide Project Management services for the Proposition 84 Grant application and IRWMP update; and c) Authorize a contingency in the amount of $12,000.00 with GEI for additional work that may be needed to complete the project.Pass Action details Not available
10-00323 A-10)Agenda ItemAccept the donation of one (1) Forward Looking Infrared, thermal imaging camera donated by FLIR Systems to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department to enhance airborne law enforcement for the benefit and safety of the community. The fair market value of the donated FLIR camera is $100,000. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
10-00326 A-11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an update regarding the City of Goleta’s proposal to detach territories located within the City from the Goleta West Sanitary District and provide direction to staff as needed, Third District. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00333 A-12)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the selection of California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA) Primary Workers’ Compensation Coverage, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve the change for Workers’ Compensation to move from the CSAC-EIA Excess Workers’ Compensation program to the CSAC-EIA Primary Workers’ Compensation (PWC) program, at a savings of $1,329,000.00 the first year and similar savings expected in the two subsequent years; b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California, for a Certificate of Consent to self-insure workers’ compensation liabilities; and c) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors annually with an update on the PWC Program; the third annual update of which will include a recommendation as to whether we should continue in the program. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00330 A-13)Agenda ItemSet hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Evaluation of the Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants of Residential Property, as follows: (Set hearing for 4/20/10. Time estimate 30 minutes.) a) Receive and file a presentation and Final Report on the Evaluation of the Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants of Residential Property in Santa Barbara County; and b) Direct County staff, as necessary, to further evaluate or return for further Board action concerning specified potential actions.Pass Action details Not available
10-00300 A-14)Agenda ItemActing as Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Adopting Service Charges, Connection Fees, and Trunk Line Fees, and a Resolution Relative to Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3130 to revise service charges, connection fees and other related fees for the Laguna County Sanitation District; b) Adopt a Resolution relative to the collection of service charges on the tax rolls; and c) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15273 (a) (1) - (4) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.Pass Action details Not available
10-00328 A-15)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Redevelopment Agency: Authorize the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA), or his designee, to explore the purchase of property from willing sellers to fulfill the RDA mandate to provide, or support the development of affordable housing in Isla Vista, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00338 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider amending the 2010 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by cancellation of the regularly scheduled meeting of April 27, 2010, in Santa Maria.Pass Action details Not available
10-00340 A-17)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and the Community Environmental Council.Pass Action details Not available
10-00341 A-18)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Victor Debayona, Senior Deputy Probation Officer, upon his retirement from the Probation Department after over 31 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00362 A-19)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation naming the Cuyama Pool in honor of Fifth District Supervisor Joseph Centeno.Pass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
09-00969 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Municipal Energy Financing Program, emPowerSBC Program Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from financial advisor Public Financial Management entitled “Santa Barbara County Municipal Energy Financing Program: Analysis of Financial Implementation Alternatives”; b) Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Report Relating to the Financing of the Installation of Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency and Water Efficiency Improvements and Approving and Ordering Other Related Matters; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreements to Implement a Contractual Assessment Program in the County of Santa Barbara with each of the eight incorporated cities within the County of Santa Barbara, enabling property owners to participate in emPowerSBC; d) Adopt the identity theft emPowerSBC program prevention policy emPowerSBC Identity Theft Protection Program; e) Direct staff to develop an emPowerSBC privacy policy; and f) Direct staff to include the emPowerSPass Action details Not available
10-00334 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding emPowerSBC: Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) To preserve one of the available options for cost-effective emPowerSBC financing, it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt the County of Santa Barbara Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, Approving and Directing the Execution of Related Documents and Approving Related Actions. Pursuant to this Resolution, the Board will, among other things, authorize the issuance of Limited Obligation Bonds and approve related documents. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00335 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding emPowerSBC: Certificates of Participation, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) (4/5 Vote Required) a) To preserve one of the available options for cost-effective emPowerSBC financing, it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt the County of Santa Barbara Resolution Authorizing Delivery and Sale of Certificates of Participation to Provide Financing for the County’s emPowerSBC Program and other capital projects, and Approving Related Documents and Actions. Pursuant to this Resolution, the Board will, among other things, authorize execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation and approve related legal documents. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00308 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Child Abuse Prevention Council’s annual progress report and presentation. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00332 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital (not a local vendor) to continue providing acute hospital services to adults with severe mental illness in the amount of $510,000.00 for a total contract maximum of $1,500,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00337 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding H.R. 3332, the Restore the Partnership Act, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Determine a position on H.R. 3332, the Restore the Partnership Act; and b) Communicate the Board of Supervisors’ position to the County’s legislative delegation and recommend that should this legislation continue, effectiveness measures be included to monitor the intergovernmental outcomes derived from H.R. 3332. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00278 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 through Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Measure ‘A’ Five-Year Local Program of Projects, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure ‘A’ Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2010/11 through 2015/2016, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Adopt a Resolution establishing priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the one-half cent ($0.005) sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County; c) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; d) Consider recommendations for the distribution of Measure ‘A’ revenues within Supervisorial Districts; and e) Direct staff to prepare the Fiscal Year 2010/11 Road Maintenance Annual Plan (RdMap) based upon approved Measure ‘A’ distribution formula. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00204 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the Information Technology Department (ITD) Enhanced Computer Room at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria, Project Nos. 8687 and 8676, Fifth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve staff recommendations to incorporate an Enhanced Computer Room of approximately 800 square feet into the new Betteravia Government Administration and Back-Up Emergency Operations Center, “Building E”. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00193 9)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of the following members to the limited term (six months) Advisory Commission on Retirement Program Alternatives: a) Walt Hamilton, First District; b) John R. Nelson, Esq., Second District; c) Fletcher Phillips, Third District; d) Gary Feramisco, Fourth District; and e) Frank Troise, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available