BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Human Services Commission Appointment

• Supervisor Gray presented the appointment of Travis Eugene Givens to the Human Services Commission.
• The item was pulled from the agenda for separate consideration within the administrative block.

Employee and Community Commendations

• The Board adopted resolutions naming Robert Roger Icola as Employee of the Month and Don Ward as the recipient of the Friends of Waller Park Arbor Day Award.
• A resolution recognizing Ms. Flagg for her contributions to the Orcutt community was also adopted.

Middle Class Scholarship Act (AB 1500 and AB 1501)

• Staff presented bills mandating a single sales tax factor for out-of-state corporations to fund scholarships for students with incomes under $150,000.
• Public commenters expressed mixed views regarding corporate tax shifts and higher education fiscal liabilities.
• A motion to take a favorable position of support failed with a 2-2 vote.

Laguna County Sanitation District Rates

• Staff proposed increasing the residential sewer charge from $589.18 to $653.99 per year to fund plant upgrades.
• The Board passed a motion to conduct the first reading and consider adoption of the 2012-13 rates.

Solid Waste Operations Rates and Fees

• Proposed changes include a tipping fee increase at the Taheicus Landfill and CPI-based adjustments to franchisee collection rates.
• The Cuyama Valley parcel fee remained unchanged at $77 per year despite operating deficits.
• The Board passed a motion to adopt the resolutions setting the fee schedule for county facilities and franchisee services.

Flood Control Benefit Assessments

• Staff presented proposed annual benefit assessments including a 2.2% CPI adjustment across ten distinct flood zones.
• The Board passed a motion to conduct the first reading of the ordinance adopting these assessments.

Flood Control Annual Maintenance Plan

• The 21st annual plan covers vegetation management and sediment control in 34 drainages between August and December.
• Staff proposed moving future maintenance plans to the administrative agenda to streamline the process.
• The Board passed a motion to approve the 2012-2013 plan.

Road Maintenance Annual Plan

• Staff detailed the maintenance plan for 1,670 lane-miles of asphalt, noting a Pavement Condition Index of 61 and a backlog exceeding $250 million.
• Board members discussed the severity of the backlog and the limited availability of Measure A funds for local roads.
• The Board passed a motion to approve the 2012-2013 Road Maintenance Annual Plan.

Closed Session

• The Board entered closed session for labor negotiations following the adjournment request.

• Meeting Date: June 19, 2012 Body: Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors

Administrative Agenda

• Approval of Minutes (May 22, 2012):
• Discussion: The Chair requested a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
• Action: A motion was made and seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.
• Public Comment and Announcements:
• Discussion: Supervisor Gray announced that the upcoming "Stand Down" event on October 13 would be open to San Luis Obispo County residents and veterans, with transportation provided from the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter. The Chair honored volunteer Judith Rubenstein for her work with Mediators Beyond Borders in Rwanda.
• Action: No formal motion was required for announcements.
• Outcome: N/A.
• Item A-35: Appointment to Human Services Commission:
• Discussion: Supervisor Gray presented the appointment of Travis Eugene Givens to the Human Services Commission, noting his background in the aerospace industry.
• Action: The item was pulled from the agenda for separate consideration or discussion as part of the administrative block.
• Outcome: N/A (Addressed within the administrative agenda approval).
• Item A-5: Correction of Record:
• Discussion: A correction was made to the record regarding Item A-5 (Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services contracts). The name "Frank Burge" was corrected to "Fred Burge."
• Action: Correction noted for the record.
• Outcome: N/A.
• Resolution of Commendation: Robert Roger Icola:
• Discussion: The Board presented a resolution naming Robert Roger Icola of the Public Defender’s Office as the Employee of the Month for June 2012. Mr. Icola spoke regarding his commitment to the community and the Public Defender’s Office.
• Action: The resolution was read and presented.
• Outcome: Passed and adopted.
• Resolution of Commendation: Don Ward:
• Discussion: Supervisor Gray presented a resolution honoring Don Ward as the recipient of the Friends of Waller Park Arbor Day Award for 2012. The resolution cited his 25 years of service to the park and his work with the Orkut Area Advisory Group on water issues. Mr. Ward accepted the award on behalf of the Friends of Waller Park.
• Action: The resolution was read and presented.
• Outcome: Passed and adopted.
• Resolution of Commendation: Ms. Flagg:
• Discussion: Supervisor Gray presented a resolution recognizing Ms. Flagg for her contributions to the Orcutt community, specifically noting her restaurant as a community hub. Ms. Flagg was absent due to a family emergency.
• Action: The resolution was presented.
• Outcome: Passed and adopted.
• Approval of Administrative Agenda:
• Discussion: The Board considered the approval of the remaining administrative items.
• Action: A motion was made and seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.

Departmental Agenda

• Item 1: AB 1500 and AB 1501 (Middle Class Scholarship Act):
• Discussion: Staff presented the bills, which would mandate a single sales tax factor for out-of-state corporations to generate approximately $1 billion in revenue, to be used for a Middle Class Scholarship Program covering two-thirds of UC and CSU system-wide fees for students with household incomes under $150,000. Public commenters expressed both support for reducing student debt and opposition based on concerns about corporate tax shifts and unfunded pension liabilities in the higher education sector. Board members discussed the complexity of the tax mechanism and the fiscal responsibility of the UC/CSU systems.
• Action: Supervisor Wolf moved to take a favorable position of support on the two items and direct staff to communicate that position to the state legislative delegation. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Failed (2-2).
• Item 2: Laguna County Sanitation District Rates and Fees (FY 2012-13):
• Discussion: Staff presented proposed sewer charge rates, connection fees, and trunk line fees. The proposed residential sewer charge increased from $589.18 to $653.99 per year. Staff explained that the increase was necessary to fund plant upgrades identified in the master plan. No written protests were received.
• Action: A motion was made to conduct the first reading and consider adoption of the 2012-13 rates. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.
• Item 3: Solid Waste Operations Rates and Fees (FY 2012-13):
• Discussion: Staff presented proposed tipping fees, collection rates, and parcel fees. The tipping fee at the Taheicus Landfill was proposed to increase from $72.25 to $77.00 per ton due to capital costs and reduced landfill volumes. Collection rates for franchisees would increase by 1.3% to 2.1% based on CPI adjustments. The parcel fee for the Cuyama Valley remained unchanged at $77 per year, though staff noted the facility operates at a deficit subsidized by other county ratepayers.
• Action: A motion was made to adopt the resolutions setting the fee schedule for county facilities and franchisee collection services, and to approve the parcel fee schedule for Cuyama. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.
• Item 4: Flood Control and Water Conservation District Benefit Assessments (FY 2012-13):
• Discussion: Staff presented the proposed annual benefit assessments for the Flood Control District, which include a 2.2% CPI adjustment. Assessments vary by zone and property type, ranging from under $3 to over $22 per year for single-family dwellings. Staff explained the ten distinct flood zones and how assessments are collected and spent within those specific zones.
• Action: A motion was made to conduct the first reading of the ordinance adopting the benefit assessments. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.
• Item 5: Flood Control Annual Maintenance Plan (FY 2012-13):
• Discussion: Staff presented the 21st annual maintenance plan, which includes vegetation management, sediment control, and bank protection in 34 drainages. Work is scheduled between August 1 and mid-December, constrained by permit regulations regarding nesting birds and water flow. Staff proposed moving future annual maintenance plans to the administrative agenda to streamline the process, noting that public input is gathered through workshops throughout the year.
• Action: A motion was made to approve the 2012-2013 Flood Control Annual Maintenance Plan. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.
• Item 6: Road Maintenance Annual Plan (FY 2012-13):
• Discussion: Staff presented the Road Maintenance Annual Plan (Roadmap), detailing corrective and preventative maintenance for the county’s 1,670 lane-miles of asphalt pavement. The current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is 61, correlating to a "C-" grade. The five-year backlog is estimated at over $250 million. Staff outlined the funding sources, including Measure A sales tax and state gas tax, and discussed the "pavement preservation" strategy. Board members discussed the severity of the backlog and the need for additional revenue sources, noting that Measure A funds are largely committed to freeway projects.
• Action: A motion was made to approve the 2012-2013 Road Maintenance Annual Plan. The motion was seconded.
• Outcome: Passed.

Adjournment

• Discussion: Supervisor Gray requested that the Board adjourn in honor of Betty Fletcher, who had recently passed away.
• Action: The Board entered closed session for labor negotiations and then adjourned.
• Outcome: N/A.