Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/7/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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08-00883 1)Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
08-00886 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jon Frye and Rick Tomasini, of the Public Works Department, as the October 2008 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
08-00885 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2008 as National Work and Family Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00916 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2008 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00915 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 4-11, 2008 as National 4-H week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00914 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 3, 2008 as California Arts Day and the month of October 2008 as National Arts and Humanities Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00889 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 5-11, 2008 as National Fire Prevention Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00888 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 13-18, 2008 as Peace Week in the Santa Maria Valley.Pass Action details Not available
08-00887 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 6-15, 2008 as Binational Health Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00891 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Martin O. Conoley, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, upon his retirement from the Probation Department after 29 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
08-00890 A-10)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Maurice Sourmany as the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Santa Barbara, Patriot of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
08-00894 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to support Weed Management Area projects for eradication of noxious weeds for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 in the amount of $16,758 and subsequent agreements for this purpose which do not require additional staffing. Pass Action details Not available
08-00905 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to support the High Risk Program for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $46,692 and subsequent agreements for this purpose which do not require additional staffing.Pass Action details Not available
08-00897 A-13)Agenda ItemAdopt an employer contribution rate of 3% of covered retirement payroll to be implemented October 1, 2008 in order to fund the County of Santa Barbara 401 (h) Retiree Medical (OPEB) plan.Pass Action details Not available
08-00858 A-14)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the affirmation of the Proclamation of Emergency associated with the Gap Fire, recommended Proclamation termination, and Acknowledgement of NRCS Assistance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the ongoing existence of local emergency due to environmental impacts, response and recovery costs from the Gap Fire; b) Allow the Proclamation of Emergency to terminate on December 2, 2008 at 11:59 PM (local time); c) Receive a brief overview of mitigation measures taken to date; and d) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation Honoring the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for their extraordinary service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00906 A-15)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing certain employees to execute an application and documents on behalf of the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance through the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).Pass Action details Not available
08-00893 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove a County Breast feeding-Friendly Workplace Policy.Pass Action details Not available
08-00871 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Emergency Shelter Care Lease by Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg, 377 Storke Road, Goleta, Third District, as follows: a) Determine that the services provided by Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg are necessary to meet the social needs of the County, and that Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg therefore qualify for a rent subsidy pursuant to Government Code §26227; b) Determine that the County-owned property located at 377 Storke Road, in Goleta, will not be needed for County purposes for the next few years; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the proposed Lease Agreement granting Lillian and Phillip Pipersberg the right to lease the above referenced County-owned property for the purpose of providing emergency shelter care services for abused, neglected and abandoned children, for a term of one year commencing on September 23, 2008 through August 31, 2009, and renewed annually concurrent with the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Emergency Shelter Care Services) at a below fair market rent amount of $250 per month.Pass Action details Not available
08-00913 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the City of Santa Barbara, for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, for the implementation of the Art in Civic Culture grants program, Community Events and Festivals grant funding, Organizational Development grants, and staffing costs, in the amount of $530,047.Pass Action details Not available
08-00902 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Case No. 08AGP-00000-00034, for the Burns Nonrenewal by the County of Santa Barbara of an existing agricultural preserve contract, First District, as follows: a) Accept the APAC recommendation for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-183B. b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal of the County Land Conservation Contract for APNs 004-004-001 (originally listed as 003-030-003), 155-180-031 and 155-180-081, located at 4500 Foothill Road, in the Carpinteria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00903 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Case No. 08AGP-00000-00033, for Burns Nonrenewal by the County of Santa Barbara of an existing agricultural preserve contract, First District, as follows: a) Accept the APAC recommendation for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-183C. b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Notice of Nonrenewal of the County Land Conservation Contract for APN 155-180-032, located at 4500 Foothill Road, in the Carpinteria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00911 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Receive an update on the Multipurpose Senior Services Program transition to a local community-based organization; and b) Approve the Budget Revision Request reflecting a four month budget for the period July 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008 in the county's financial system.Pass Action details Not available
08-00898 A-24)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution entitled Delegating to the Public Works Director Authority to Approve Certain Actions regarding the State Water Project.Pass Action details Not available
08-00900 A-25)Agenda ItemAdopt the Resolution entitled Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the California River Parkways Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River And Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for property acquisition for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project.Pass Action details Not available
08-00901 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to continue the cooperative streamgaging program from November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009 in the amount of $576,550 in which $421,900 to be funded by the County Water Agency.Pass Action details Not available
08-00904 A-27)Agenda ItemAccept a donation of $10,000 from Montecito Community Foundation for the construction of a replacement fence on the East side of San Ysidro Road, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00907 A-28)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution and approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the establishment of a passenger loading zone from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., school days only, on Valencia Road in the Summerland area, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00908 A-29)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution rescinding the permit parking area and one-hour parking zone that is in effect Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from eight (8:00) a.m. to five (5:00) p.m. on Fernview Street, Hibiscus Court and Lockford Street in the Orcutt area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00909 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the authorization of County Road Commissioner to order parking restrictions, road closures and reconfiguration in Isla Vista during Halloween, Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the Public Works Director/ County Road Commissioner and his designees to order the temporary restriction of parking, and closing or reconfiguration of roads, including but not limited to temporarily restricting roads to "one-way" traffic, as needed for public safety within the Isla Vista community during Halloween activities for the week preceding and the week following Halloween to assist the County Sheriff and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in maintaining control of traffic and pedestrians; and b) Authorize the Waiver effective through 2012.Pass Action details Not available
08-00910 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Update on the Conversion Technology Study Project, as follows: a) Receive and file Summary of the August 18th and 20th, 2008 public forums on Conversion Technology hosted by the City of Santa Barbara Solid Waste Committee. Attendees at these meetings included elected officials and staff from the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, the City of Buellton and the City of Santa Barbara; and b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Department Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to perform technical studies needed for the completion of the RFP, as follows: i) A characterization study of the solid waste currently disposed at the Tajiguas Landfill; and ii) A geo-technical study of the potential location for a CT facility at the Tajiguas Landfill.Pass Action details Not available
08-00895 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of William "Bill" Ostini to the Casmalia Community Services District Board of Directors, term ending December 2010, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00896 A-33)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Virgil P. Veglia to the Casmalia Community Services District Board of Directors, term ending December 2010, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00884 A-34)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Lisa A. Walters to the Commission for Women, term ending May 1, 2009, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00912 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Financial Highlights for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00917 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of amendments to the Petroleum Code (Chapter 25 of the Santa Barbara County Code) addressing regulation of "High Risk" Operations and Operators, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance amending the Petroleum Code (Chapter 25 of the Santa Barbara County Code) to become effective 30 days from adoption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00899 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Flood Plain Management Regulations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance entitled, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15A, of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to Flood Plain Management Regulations, and act as follows: b) File a CEQA Notice of Exemption to Adopt an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15A, of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to Flood Plain Management Regulations. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00920 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Section 27-3 of the County Code, office hours and implementation of Mandatory Furlough Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Amending Chapter 27 Section 27-3 of the County Code Relating to Office Hours Generally; and b) Adopt a Resolution memorializing the terms of the Mandatory Furlough Program for management and other unrepresented employees consistent with the terms of the furlough agreements with certain groups of represented employees and authorize department heads to implement the Mandatory Furlough Program, including the discretion to deviate from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours of operation from December 22, 2008 through January 4, 2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00939 A-39)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Core Truancy Program Extension, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the District Attorney's report regarding County of Santa Barbara School Districts' participation in the Truancy Intervention and Parent Accountability Program; and b) Authorize the District Attorney to retain the Truancy Program Supervisors to sustain core services for the Truancy Intervention and Parent Accountability Program in Santa Barbara County, at a cost of $166,000 for the balance of FY 2008-09. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00299 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the addition of Chapter 48 to the County Code known as the Santa Barbara County Social Host Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME 2 HRS.) a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to Prohibit Underage Drinking; and b) Set hearing for May 12, 2009 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to the County Code to Prohibit Underage Drinking.Pass Action details Not available
08-00766 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report regarding the County's current water supply status and water conservation efforts in light of the Governor's Statewide drought proclamation. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00812 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Sections 23-15.1, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6 and 23-15.7 of the Code of Santa Barbara County, pertaining to speed limits on Shepard Mesa Road in the Carpinteria area, Sheffield Drive in the Montecito area, Miguelito Road in the Lompoc area and California Boulevard and Santa Maria Way in the Orcutt area, First, Third and Fourth Districts.(4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00825 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Development Impact Fees, Annual Reports and Automatic Fee Adjustments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive the 2007-08 annual reports for the Countywide, Orcutt and Goleta development impact fee programs; and b) Receive the automatic fee adjustment of 2.8%, which is based on the increase in the Engineering Construction Cost Index. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00861 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a presentation regarding the 2007-08 Commission for Women Annual Report. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00786 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a resolution to initiate environmental review for the Draft Mission Canyon Community Plan, Residential Design Guidelines, and Land Use and Development Code Amendments. (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00639 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Bruce W. Bell Appeal (Case No. 08APL-00000-00021) of County Planning Commission Approval of PXP Tranquillon Ridge Oil and Gas Development Project (Case No. 06RVP-00000-00001), Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Determine Mr. Bell's standing to appeal; i) If standing to appeal is not demonstrated, deny the appeal for lack of standing; ii) If standing to appeal is demonstrated, deny the Bell Appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00021; b) Hear the ExxonMobil/Sunset Appeal (Case No. 08APL-00000-00019) prior to taking final action on the Bell appeal and the Tranquillon Ridge project (Case No. 06RVP-00000-00001); c) Approve the minor modifications to the Tranquillon Ridge Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (06EIR-00000-00005; State Clearinghouse No. 2006021055) presented in Attachment A.11 to the Board Agenda Letter and including any modifications made by the Board in the public hearing, and certify that the Tranquillon Ridge Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Board, has been completed   Action details Not available
08-00650 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the ExxonMobil/Sunset Appeal (Case No. 08APL-00000-00019) of County Planning Commission Approval of PXP Tranquillon Ridge Oil and Gas Development Project (Case No. 06RVP-00000-00001), Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Accept ExxonMobil's August 11, 2008 withdrawal from Appeal; b) Uphold a portion of the ExxonMobil/Sunset Appeal regarding the 2022 end date and deny all remaining parts of the appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00019; c) Hear the Bell Appeal (Case No. 08APL-00000-00021) prior to taking final action on the Tranquillon Ridge project (Case No. 06RVP-00000-00001); d) Approve the minor modifications to the Tranquillon Ridge Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR; 06EIR-00000-00005; State Clearinghouse No. 2006021055) presented in Attachment A.11 and including any modifications made by the Board in the public hearing, and certify that the Tranquillon Ridge Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Board, has been completed in compliance with CEQA, and is adequate for the Tranquillon Ridg  Action details Not available
0801056 1)Agenda ItemHEARING: Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Ranch Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) (PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED) a) Adopt the Findings in Attachment A consisting of CEQA Findings, Project Findings and Policy Consistency, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008; b) Certify the Final EIR (including the Confirming Analysis attached to the CEQA Findings) and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008; c) Adopt the Resolutions and Ordinances consisting of: (i) Resolution Amending Comprehensive Plan; (ii) Resolution Amending Coastal Land Use Plan; (iii) Resolution Amending Special Problems Area Designation; (iv) Ordinance Amending Land Use and Development Code, (v) Ordinance Amending Zoning Map; (vi) Ordinance Approving Development Agreements and; (vii) Resolution Granting Tentative Approval of the WA-ACE Easement Exchange and Rescission Agreement, as revised by Attachment F-6 to the memorandum dated October 2, 2008, and Attachment F-9 to the memo  Action details Not available