Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/12/2010 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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10-00898 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Carmen Escalante, Sunshine Kahn, Maria Guerrero, Adrienne Villamor, Francisca Vasquez, Pauline Wong, Helen Quintana and Sonya Haifi, support staff with the office of the Public Defender in Santa Maria, as the October 2010 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
10-00889 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing Altrusa International, Inc. of Santa Maria upon their 50th anniversary of service to the citizens of northern Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00853 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment of the Isla Vista Redevelopment Plan to extend by one year the Plan’s effectiveness and the time limit to repay indebtedness with the proceeds of property taxes, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 3894, 4382, 4651, and 4688 and Approving and Adopting a Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Isla Vista Redevelopment Project Area to extend by one year the Plan’s effectiveness and the time limit to repay indebtedness and collect property taxes; and b) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).Pass Action details Not available
10-00899 A-4)Agenda ItemAuthorize the County Purchasing Manager to procure one (1) Type 1 3000 gallon Water Tender, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. (not a local vendor), without being required to conduct a formal bid process.Pass Action details Not available
10-00893 A-5)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the License and Service Agreement between New Beginnings Counseling Center and the County of Santa Barbara to increase and expand the Safe Parking Program by an additional 5 parking spaces, for a total of 10 parking spaces, in the designated parking spaces in the Social Services south parking lot at the Calle Real Campus in Santa Barbara, ORES No. 003506, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00894 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Engineering Building Elevator Modernization Project, Project No. F01004, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Republic Elevator Company (a local vendor) for an increase of $1,556.25, for a total Contract amount of $145,766.25; and b) Accept the Notice of Completion for the Engineering Building Elevator Modernization Project.Pass Action details Not available
10-00892 A-7)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Grant Contract, BC-11-048, with the Santa Maria Natural History Museum, for the period of October 12, 2010 through March 20, 2016, in the amount of $12,309.00, to purchase and install a shore bird exhibit at its Natural History Museum, located at 412 S. McClelland Avenue in Santa Maria, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00902 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) Probation Specialized Supervision Grant Acceptance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to enter into a Grant Award Agreement, and accept grant funding on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara for the Probation Specialized Supervision Program (PSSP) from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), for the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, in the amount of $100,000.00; and b) Approve a Budget Revision Request recognizing the unanticipated revenue.Pass Action details Not available
10-00903 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of road improvements on Tepusquet Road at Mile Post 5.9, Santa Barbara County Project No. 860037, Federal Project No. HRRRL-5951 (116), Fifth District, as follows: a) Accept a Notice of Completion for work performed by the contractor, Souza Construction, Inc. (not a local vendor), located at 4027 Santa Fe Road, San Luis Obispo; and b) Approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by Souza Construction, Inc., in the amount of $147,728.36.Pass Action details Not available
10-00888 A-10)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: Consider recommendations regarding the 2010/2011 Cloud Seeding Program, as follows: a) Approve the Planning and Development Department's finding that California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15164 is applicable to 00-ND-29, and that this document is adequate to meet the requirements of CEQA for the Santa Barbara County-Twitchell Reservoir Cloud Seeding Program; b) Approve the 2010/2011 Cloud Seeding Program; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with North American Weather Consultants Inc. (not a local vendor) for cloud seeding for the period of October 13, 2010 through June 30, 2011 unless terminated earlier, in an amount not to exceed $310,865.00.Pass Action details Not available
10-00895 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $139,000.00 grant for the AVOID the 12 DUI Campaign, for the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $139,000.00 grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the AVOID the12 DUI Campaign, for the period from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0001172 recognizing $139,000.00 of grant revenue, and appropriate the amount for expenditures in the Sheriff’s Department.Pass Action details Not available
10-00896 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an extension of the Contract with Pac West Helicopters for a UH-1H Rescue Helicopter, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve an extension of the Contract with Pac West Helicopters (not a local vendor) to complete build-up and make operational a rescue-capable helicopter, for the period of June 30, 2010 through November 30, 2010; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0001176, releasing $26,847.00 in designations and appropriating expense in line item 8700, Capital Assets.Pass Action details Not available
10-00897 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove the retirement and transfer of ownership of Sheriff’s canine, ‘Xalvo’, to Deputy Al Lafferty for the sum of $1.00. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
10-00904 A-14)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of J’Amy Brown to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term ending January 1, 2013, First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00906 A-15)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Armando Rivera to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending September 1, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00907 A-16)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Tina Fanucchi to the Commission for Women, term ending July 30, 2012, First District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00908 A-17)Appointment/BOS itemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute letters of support to Congresswoman Capps and Congressman Gallegly regarding the Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District’s proposed emergency Twitchell Reservoir downstream sediment cleanout in order to restore functional ability of the reservoir to release water, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00910 A-18)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the 2010 Fiscal Issues Report and receive a presentation on the economic context and impending financial challenges faced by the County of Santa Barbara in Fiscal Year 2010/2011 and in the immediate horizon. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00911 A-19)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an informational report from the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System (SBCERS) with respect to the preliminary findings from its triennial experience studies. (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00912 A-20)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Blue Ribbon Budget Task Force Report update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Blue Ribbon Budget Task Force Report to the Board of Supervisors, May 2, 2006; and b) Receive and file an update to the Blue Ribbon Budget Task Force Report. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00891 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ordinances amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Flood Plain Management and Chapter 15B of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Development along Watercourses, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Flood Plain Management; b) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15B of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Development along Watercourses; and c) Approve a CEQA Notice of Exemption to adopt Amendments to Ordinances of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Flood Plain Management and Development along Water Courses.Pass Action details Not available
10-00909 A-22)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the 2009 Community Indicators Report by Santa Barbara Fighting Back. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
10-00924 A-23Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Herb Fox, Esq. (a local vendor) for outside counsel services, beginning October 12, 2010, until completion, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
10-00887 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Commission for Women Annual Report. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00900 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the affirmation of the Legislative Program Committee positions taken on the November 2010 Statewide Ballot Propositions and direct further action as the Board of Supervisors deems necessary. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00885 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Public Convenience or Necessity Finding, Alcohol Beverage Control Type 42 License at 3553 Sagunto Street, Suite A, Santa Ynez, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider the Public Convenience or Necessity Finding a Type 42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license at 3553 Sagunto Street, Suite A, Santa Ynez; and b) Direct staff to communicate the Board of Supervisors’ action to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available