Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/26/2010 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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10-00982  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
10-00945 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing Kathleen Ricci for her dedicated service to residents of all ages in the Cuyama Valley in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00961 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Michael F. Brown, County Executive Officer, upon his retirement, after nearly 14 years of distinguished service and invaluable contributions to the County of Santa Barbara and its citizens.Pass Action details Not available
10-00956 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation.Pass Action details Not available
10-00955 A-4)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report summarizing the annual allocation of $1,153,893.18 for the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety Program (COPS) and $991,490.81 for the Juvenile Justice Programs, along with $116.92 in interest earnings from the County Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.Pass Action details Not available
10-00963 A-5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members of the Special District Board of Directors in lieu of election with vacancies, Pursuant to California Elections Code 10515, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Appoint in lieu of election those candidates listed on Attachment A of the Board Letter who have filed the required nomination documents; b) Consider and appoint in lieu of election the candidates recommended by the district listed on Attachment B of the Board Letter; and c) Consider and appoint qualified candidates for vacancies where there is no recommendation from the district. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  Action details Not available
10-00965 A-6)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution in the Matter of Withdrawing Authority of the Attorney General to File an Action on Behalf of the County of Santa Barbara Pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 16750(c), regarding Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) “Price Fixing” Litigation.Pass Action details Not available
10-00914 A-7)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
10-00959 A-8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the new Orcutt Library tenant improvements, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve a Budget Revision to transfer $270,000.00 from the Orcutt Library AB 1600 Development Impact Fees and $130,000.00 from Contingency to General County Programs for tenant improvements at the new Orcutt Public Library with the understanding that the General Fund Contingency will be repaid over time from future Orcutt Library AB 1600 Development Impact Fees; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the City of Santa Maria for funding of tenant improvements at the new Orcutt Public Library. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00952 A-10)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the County of Santa Barbara Discretionary Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan (Plan) to allow the new County Executive Officer to elect to have a mandatory, irrevocable pay reduction to be contributed into the Plan in the amount of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% of salary, at no ongoing cost to the County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00954 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding grant authorization to update the Santa Barbara County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to execute a Grant Agreement, in the amount of $77,633.00, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) to update the Santa Barbara County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan; and b) Approve a Budget Revision Request for reimbursable grant funding to contract for consultant services.Pass Action details Not available
10-00950 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the New Cuyama Recreation Hall Renovation, Project No. 8686, Construction Contract Award, Fifth District, as follows: a) Award a Fixed Price Construction Contract in the amount of $402,461.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Vernon Edwards Constructors, Inc. of Santa Maria, California (a local vendor), 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) Authorize the Director of General Services or his designee, to approve change orders of an amount not to exceed 10% of a base amount of $250,000.00 plus 5% of the bid in excess of the base amount, or $32,623.05 for this Contract; and 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.Pass Action details Not available
10-00967 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll (COP) with Celeste Manolas as Project Manager in the Capital Projects Division of General Services Department in the amount of $212,784.00 for the two-year period of November 30, 2009 through December 2, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
10-00929 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Covenant and Lease Amendment for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum Property located at 136 East De La Guerra Street in Santa Barbara, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Covenant to Restrict Use of Property (Covenant) between the County of Santa Barbara (County) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), which will provide recorded notice of certain environmental restrictions on the Santa Barbara Historical Museum property (Property) located at 136 East De La Guerra Street in Santa Barbara; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum (SBHM), to acknowledge and accept the environmental restrictions imposed on the Property by the Covenant between County and the DTSC; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to accept payment from Southern California Edison Company (SCE) in the amount of $383,607.50, and to disburse paPass Action details Not available
10-00962 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with the Casmalia Community Services District regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).Pass Action details Not available
10-00953 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Parks Director to negotiate and execute a Contract with Cicileo Landscapes, Inc. (a local vendor) to maintain landscapes of certain public buildings located in the South County area, in amount not to exceed $90,000.00Pass Action details Not available
10-00948 A-17)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report prepared by the Department of Public Works on the successful conclusion of work performed by the Record of Survey Process Improvement Committee as directed by the County Executive Officer in April, 2010.Pass Action details Not available
10-00936 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of the El Embarcadero Enhancement Project, Phase 1, County Project No. 310312U, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the construction of the El Embarcadero Enhancement Project, Phase 1; b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $1,820,431.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, Granite Construction Company, Inc. (a local vendor), Post Office Box 6744, Santa Barbara, California 93160, 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 County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $103,521.55 for the construction of the El Embarcadero Enhancement Project, Phase 1; and e) Approve Budget Revision No. 0001206 in the amPass Action details Not available
10-00946 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding water quality Grant Applications, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution In the Matter of Approving the Clean Water Youth Education Program to apply for and receive grant funding, up to $50,000.00, from the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grants Program, and agreeing to the terms and conditions of the grant; b) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to enter into and execute a Grant Agreement and any subsequent amendments to receive grant monies for the Clean Water Youth Education Program; and c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to seek and apply for additional water quality project and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities.Pass Action details Not available
10-00947 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Contracts with the Community Action Commission (CAC) and Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM) for the SafeCare® Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Community Action Commission (CAC) for the period of November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide an evidence-based, parent-training curriculum for parents who are at-risk or have been reported for child maltreatment in North County, Santa Maria and Lompoc area; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM) for the period of November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, in the amount of $125,000.00, to provide an evidence-based, parent-training curriculum for parents who are at-risk or have been reported for child maltreatment in South and mid-County, Santa Barbara and Lompoc area, and serve as the lead for training/coaching new home visitors as needed within the project and to cascade the SafeCare® model further into the Santa Barbara County service delivPass Action details Not available
10-00949 A-21)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of William Howard Wittausch to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term ending January 1, 2015, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00964 A-22)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider, accept and forward to the Office of the Governor, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor nomination(s) of at least one member of a Board of Supervisors and/or at least one member of a City Council from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties for appointment as the South Central Coast Region representative on the California Coastal Commission. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00960 A-25)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Workshop for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Shelter Grant Funding, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a staff report regarding the 2011 Draft Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and proposed funding process for federal funding received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs; and b) Direct staff to proceed with the NOFA process and return to the Board of Supervisors in April 2011 to provide an update and present the 2011 Action Plan, including projects recommended for funding. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
10-00966 A-26)Agenda ItemHEARING - Appoint one member of the Board of Supervisors as the 2011 Santa Barbara County representative on the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors and appoint one member as the alternate representative. (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
10-00878 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Enterprise Development Authority Tax-Exempt Financing on behalf of Laguna Blanca School, Marymount of Santa Barbara, Inc., and Santa Barbara Student Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution approving associate membership by the County of Santa Barbara in the California Enterprise Development Authority and authorizing and directing the execution of an Associate Membership Agreement; b) Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of a Resolution approving the issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority of its Revenue Obligations for the benefit of Laguna Blanca School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00; c) Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of a Resolution approving the issuance by the California Enterprise Development Authority of its Revenue Obligations for the benefit of Marymount of Santa Barbara, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000.00; and d) Hold Pass Action details Not available
10-00930 2)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-51, 2-51.2, 2-52, 2-53, 2-54 to 2-57, of the Santa Barbara County Code, pertaining to the County Safety Program, Ordinance No. 3892, changing the County safety manual to the Injury Illness Prevention Program.Pass Action details Not available
10-00940 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the emPowerSBC Implementation Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation outlining emPowerSBC’s proposed redesigned implementation plan; b) Approve a Budget Revision to remove the transfer of General Fund Strategic Reserves to the PACE Revolving Loan Program; and (4/5 Vote Required) c) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors with a grant agreement revision request and finance partnership agreements in March. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00912 4)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
10-00910 5)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
10-00963 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members of the Special District Board of Directors in lieu of election with vacancies, Pursuant to California Elections Code 10515, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Appoint in lieu of election those candidates listed on Attachment A of the Board Letter who have filed the required nomination documents; b) Consider and appoint in lieu of election the candidates recommended by the district listed on Attachment B of the Board Letter; and c) Consider and appoint qualified candidates for vacancies where there is no recommendation from the district. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00963  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members of the Special District Board of Directors in lieu of election with vacancies, Pursuant to California Elections Code 10515, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Appoint in lieu of election those candidates listed on Attachment A of the Board Letter who have filed the required nomination documents; b) Consider and appoint in lieu of election the candidates recommended by the district listed on Attachment B of the Board Letter; and c) Consider and appoint qualified candidates for vacancies where there is no recommendation from the district. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00963  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members of the Special District Board of Directors in lieu of election with vacancies, Pursuant to California Elections Code 10515, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Appoint in lieu of election those candidates listed on Attachment A of the Board Letter who have filed the required nomination documents; b) Consider and appoint in lieu of election the candidates recommended by the district listed on Attachment B of the Board Letter; and c) Consider and appoint qualified candidates for vacancies where there is no recommendation from the district. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available