Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/5/2002 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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02-01078 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Julie Hagen, Amy Herron, Rico Pardo, Ralph Remick, Susan Slattery, Xiaoli Zhang-King and Adriana Zidek, of the Auditor-Controller Payroll Division, as Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month for November 2002.Pass Action details Not available
02-01103 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Ray Ybarra upon receiving the Tri Counties 2002 Labor Leader Award.Pass Action details Not available
02-01075 A-3)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Flood Control District to proceed with negotiations and acquisition of an easement or fee title on APNs 029-041-005, 029-041-006, 029-041-007, and other adjacent parcels as necessary for construction and maintenance of the El Encanto Debris Basin Project, First District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01076 A-4)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Flood Control District to proceed with negotiations and acquisition of an easement or fee title on APNs 117-191-007, 117-191-008, 117-200-026, and other adjacent parcels as necessary for construction and maintenance of the West Green Storm Drain Project, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01077 A-5)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cravens Lane Storm Drain Project (SC8321), First District, as follows: a) Approve the Cravens Lane Storm Drain Project (SC8321) and the CEQA Notice of Exemption; b) Approve plans and specifications for the project; c) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the project.Pass Action details Not available
02-01100 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Lower Devereux Creek Project, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Devereaux Creek Properties, Inc. (owners of the Ocean Meadows Golf Course) to allow for construction of the Lower Devereux Creek Project and to identify tasks and responsibility for the project; b) Accept an Easement Deed (Temporary Construction Easement) from Devereaux Creek Properties, Inc., owners of 6925 Whittier Drive (APN: 073-090-062), and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. (4/5 vote required); c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to allow for access during construction of the Lower Devereux Creek Project.Pass Action details Not available
02-01090 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding US Bureau of Reclamation Grant Funding for Cloud Seeding Program Tracer Study, as follows: a) Concur with the grant application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation prepared by Water Agency Staff for funding of research activities to improve the Santa Barbara County Cloud Seeding Program and advancement in the science of weather modification; b) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the necessary Grant Agreements and documents with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to receive funding to implement a tracer study in substantial conformity with the program.Pass Action details Not available
02-01101 A-8)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision requests. (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA)Pass Action details Not available
02-01073 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove and execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Architects West (a local vendor) in the amount of $31,840, for additional design work associated with the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Building (Project No. 8620), for a total contract in the amount of $179,840 including reimbursable expenses, First District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01085 A-10)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution allowing the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara to jointly develop and use underground communications conduit facilities.Pass Action details Not available
02-01102 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Countywide Telephone System replacement, as follows: a) Authorize General Services to complete the upgrade of the County-Wide Telephone System in Fiscal Year 2002-03 (originally scheduled for FY 04/05); b) Approve an appropriation transfer of $1,747,374 from fund 1919 replacement reserves; c) Approve a waiver of the competitive bid requirement for the telephone system upgrade and authorize General Services to negotiate a contract with NEC BNS Inc. the current provider and local vendor.Pass Action details Not available
02-01081 A-12)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for Fiscal Year 2001-02.Pass Action details Not available
02-01084 A-13)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution increasing salaries for unrepresented attorney classifications in Bargaining Unit 43 by 2.4%, effective October 28, 2002.Pass Action details Not available
02-01087 A-14)Agenda ItemAdopt one resolution, effective October 28, 2002, establishing the following job classification: Emergency Medical Services Performance Improvement Coordinator (Class #3098), Range 5910 ($4,624-$5,645 per month).Pass Action details Not available
02-01095 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove extension of Supplement to Military Pay Program to eighteen months and adopt a resolution for County employees who have been called to active military duty as a result of the War on Terrorism based on the outlined parameters.Pass Action details Not available
02-01071 A-16)Agenda ItemAccept Easements for Trail Purposes and Public Areas as dedicated by the owners of Tract Map 14,290 as shown on the final map and Direct the Clerk of the Board to execute, Summerland area, First District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01092 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding State Lands Lease for placement of a sand berm at Goleta Beach County Park, Second District, as follows: a) Authorize County Parks to enter into a Lease Agreement (in substantially the form provided) with the State Lands Commission for purposes of placing a sand berm along Goleta Beach County Park; b) Authorize the Director of Parks to act as agent on behalf of the County to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments other documents necessary for the completion of the project which has previously been before your Board and is detailed in permit application.Pass Action details Not available
02-00994 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and direct the Clerk of the Board to execute and record the Matthews Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 00-AP-007, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 96-AP-015 (APN 141-240-039) located southeast of the intersection of Happy Canyon and Armour Ranch Roads, known as 5200 Armour Ranch Road, Santa Ynez area, Third District. Pass Action details Not available
02-01074 A-19)Agenda ItemAcknowledge Offer to Dedicate an Open Space Easement for the Montecito Ranch Estates (Formerly known as Summerland Ranch), TM 14,290, First District, as follows: a) Adopt the Resolution of Findings accepting and approving the Grant of Open Space Easement; b) Accept the CEQA Section 15317 Categorical Exemption for the Grant of Open Space Easement; c) Execute the Grant of Open Space Easement and direct its recordation concurrent with the recordation of TM 14,290.Pass Action details Not available
02-01082 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and execute a professional services contract with Robert Brown Engineers (not a local vendor) for review and evaluation of safety and process systems within specific petroleum and natural gas facilities, for the period of November 5, 2002 through October 31, 2003, in the amount of $250,000.Pass Action details Not available
02-01093 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Emergency Winter Homeless Shelter Program, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to execute a License to Use State Military Facility with the California Army National Guard for an emergency winter homeless shelter in the Santa Maria Armory for the period of December 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $42,705; b) Authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to execute a contract with Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. for the management of the Santa Maria Winter Emergency Homeless Shelter for the period of December 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $68,160; c) Authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to execute a contract with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the management of the Santa Barbara Winter Emergency Homeless Shelter at 816 Cacique Street, Santa Barbara, for the period of December 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $180,850; d) Authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to execute Pass Action details Not available
02-01097 A-22)Agenda ItemApprove the Local Emergency, Resolution Number 00-193, due to the spread and on-going epidemic of blood-borne viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among injection drug users and authorize Pacific Pride as the agent of the County to carry out the Needle Exchange and Education Program. Pass Action details Not available
02-01098 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider the recommendations from the Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee (TSAC), as follows: a) Accept the TSAC recommendation to place 20% of Fiscal Year 2003-04 tobacco settlement revenues into the TSAC endowment (Total TSAC revenues in FY 2003-04 are estimated to be $5,183,000. The 20% distribution to the TSAC endowment would be $1,036,600); b) Accept the TSAC recommendation to allocate the balance of FY 2003-04 tobacco settlement revenues (estimated at $4,146,400) plus interest projected to be earned in FY 2002-03 (estimated at $141,667 for a total of $4,288,067) as follows: 1. $806,000 for Tobacco Prevention, Treatment, and Education 2. $800,000 for Hospital and Emergency Room Care 3. $450,000 for MISC (Multi-agency Integrated System of Care) 4. $800,000 for Primary and Specialty Medical Care 5. $52,000 for Project Clean Water 6. $150,000 for ADMHS Alcohol and Drug Program 7. $200,000 In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) 8. $100,000 for Dental Care 9. $200,000Pass Action details Not available
02-01079 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and execute Amendment No. 3 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lompoc, increasing bus fares for the City of Lompoc Transit System in the unincorporated Vandenberg Village and Mission Hills areas of the Lompoc Valley, Third and Fourth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
02-01083 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove the Final Map of Tract No. 14,290 Phillips-Berkshire Subdivision, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01099 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Don Rowland to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01086 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Karen Ingram to the Commission for Women, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01088 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Sonja Popkin to the Mental Health Commission, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
02-01080 A-30)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report from the Water Agency staff Central Coast Water Authority regarding current State Water Project financial issues. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-01096 A-32)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendation to deny the request of Wright Watling, for Casitas Hosmer, for a 50% refund ($24,089.10) of Planning and Development's permit processing fees for Quinta Isabella, a 16 unit, 50% affordable housing project in the Montecito Planning Area, (APN 009-060-049) located on the west side of San Ysidro Road, approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, Montecito area, First District. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-01091 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II regulations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive a status report on development of the program to satisfy the Phase II NPDES Municipal storm water regulations; b) Consider entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with City of Carpinteria, City of Santa Barbara, City of Goleta and any other interested Cities to file a joint Notice of Intent and individual "Storm Water Management Plans" as "Co-permittees" in compliance with NPDES Phase II regulations. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-01104 A-34)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a resolution proclaiming November 2002 as National American Indian Heritage Month.Pass Action details Not available
02-00025  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
02-00998 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of an urgency ordinance amending Ordinance No. 679, to extend the term for four (4) months through March 5, 2003 granting a continuance of the franchise to Southern California Edison to construct, alter, operate and maintain a system for the distribution and transmission of electricity upon public streets and highways. (4/5 vote required) (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-01038 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of a resolution imposing the Property Tax Administration Fee pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 95.3. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-01025 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding current and future challenges for the health care system in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive a report on TSAC (Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee) recommendations for Fiscal Year 2003-04 to allocate $1,800,000 for hospital and emergency room care, primary & specialty medical care, and emergency room physicians; b) Support the SBRHA (Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority) three-year grant application to the California Endowment for $400,000 for indigent care; c) Request the Legislative Program Committee consider asking Congresswoman Lois Capps to sponsor legislation changing the methodology of our local geographic cost adjustments in the Medicare physician fee schedule; d) Request the Legislative Program Committee consider supporting S. 3013 that would provide reimbursement to state and healthcare organizations up to $200 million per year for medical care to undocumented immigrants; e) Consider scheduling a Special Hearing to conduct a workshop to further discuss health issues with tPass Action details Not available
02-00856 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the appeal of Lisa Bodrogi, agent for Ken Plam, of the July 24, 2002 Planning Commission deemed denials of the Mission Meadows Winery Development, (Case No. 01DVP-00000-00002), for approval of a Final Development Plan under the provisions of Article III of the AG-II-40 Zone District, to develop a winery and manager's residence; and case number TPM 14,563, for approval under County Code Chapter 21 to divide 93.54 acres into two parcels of 52.75 acres and 40.79 acres in the AG-II-40 Zone District under Article III, located north of the Alisal River Golf Course (APN 139-250-010), Solvang area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Direct staff to prepare an Environmental Impact Report based on the determination that a fair argument has been raised regarding the potential for significant impacts to historical and biological resources. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available