Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved as Amended  
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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08-00445  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
08-00422 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mitchell Medeiros and Elizabeth Mason of the Parks Department as the Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month for May 2008.Pass Action details Not available
08-00431 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming May 11, 2008 through May 18, 2008 as Americorps week in Santa Barbara County. Pass Action details Not available
08-00409 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as Underage Drinking Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00411 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt Resolution proclaiming May 2008 as "Veterans Appreciation Month" in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00440 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing the 61st Anniversary of the Grower-Shipper Association.Pass Action details Not available
08-00424 A-6)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the Gobernador Debris Basin Modification Project, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00425 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Unit II Channel Improvement Project, Fourth District, as follows: a) Authorize the Flood Control District to proceed with negotiations and acquisition of easements or fee titles on portions of property adjacent to the existing channel for construction; and b) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the project.Pass Action details Not available
08-00408 A-8)Agenda ItemCity of Carpinteria - Approve the following requests of the City of Carpinteria: a) Call and give notice of the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California; and b) Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 4, 2008; and c) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters for the election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
08-00421 A-10)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
08-00429 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval and submittal of 2008-09 CDBG Annual Action Plan, as follows: a) Adopt a resolution approving the Santa Barbara Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Partnership's 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan for submittal to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development; and b) Authorize the County Executive Officer to execute all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for CDBG Program application.  Action details Not available
08-00430 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval and submittal of 2008-09 HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan, as follows: a) Adopt a resolution approving the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium's 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan for submittal to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development; and b) Authorize the County Executive Officer to execute all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for HOME Program application.Pass Action details Not available
08-00433 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the grant application to help protect Cachuma Lake from quagga mussels, as follows: a) Concur with an application to the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to provide up to $20,000 in funds to the County Water Agency for various components of a program to protect Cachuma Lake from quagga mussels; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute any and all grant agreements and any subsequent amendments to receive grant funds essentially consistent with the attached project description; and c) Concur and authorize the Public Works Director and the Parks Department Director to seek and apply for additional sources of funding in support of a comprehensive quagga mussel prevention program of outreach, information, inspection, monitoring, and treatment protocols for all boat owners seeking launch access at Cachuma Lake.Pass Action details Not available
08-00414 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of Tieback Wall on East Camino Cielo at Mile Post 1.3 north of Santa Barbara City Limit - FEMA location No. 3T34, County Project No. 05STRM (3T34), Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for the work performed by the Contractor (not a local vendor), Souza & Petersen Construction, PO Box 2057, Nipomo, CA 93444; and b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor in the amount of $336,906.87.Pass Action details Not available
08-00415 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the State of California, 2007-2008 Exchange and State Match Program, Execute Agreement for the Exchange of Federal Highway Dollars, All Districts, as follows: a) Execute the agreement with State of California, Department of Transportation for the exchange of Federal Highway dollars for Non-Federal State Highway Account dollars, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 apportionments, in the amount of $558,115; and b) Authorize Staff to disperse these Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds to the City of Buellton, the City of Guadalupe and the City of Solvang, in the amounts identified for FY 2007-2008 in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).Pass Action details Not available
08-00426 A-16)Agenda ItemAdopt resolutions establishing stop controls on Crown Avenue, Windsor Court, Saint Marys Lane, Cota Street, Coiner Court and Coiner Street, Shirley Lane, Dutard Road, Millstone Avenue, Willowood Road, and Loch Lomand Drive, Second, Third and Fourth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
08-00427 A-17)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of a regional application for the California Integrated Waste Management Board's Fourteenth Cycle (FY 2008-2009) Used Oil Recycling Block Grant in the estimated amount of $52,000.Pass Action details Not available
08-00432 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Landfill Phase 1B Liner Construction, County Project No. 828345, Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor(not a local vendor), Whitaker Contractors, Inc., 2752 Concrete Court, Paso Robles, California 93446; and b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the contractor, Whitaker Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $3,550,077.10.Pass Action details Not available
08-00413 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the donation of $30,000 towards the purchase of a vehicle for the DARE program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $30,000 cash donation from the Edgecomb Foundation to be used to purchase a Dodge Charger vehicle for use by the DARE program Deputies in the execution of their duties, and b) Approve Budget Revision #2007257 recognizing the donation and appropriating the expenditure.Pass Action details Not available
08-00417 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF) Grant Award, Fiscal Year 2007/2008, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Amendment #1 to the Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF) grant accepted on September 18, 2007 reducing the grant amount from $25,000 to $13,600; and b) Approve Budget Revision #2007266 recognizing the grant revenue and appropriating the expenditure.Pass Action details Not available
08-00418 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement with Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for supplemental security services from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 in an amount that reimburses actual, direct costs.Pass Action details Not available
08-00443 A-22)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of James Ballard to the Carpinteria Cemetery District for a term ending December 31, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00444 A-23)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Marni Cooney to the Human Services Commission for a term ending June 30, 2011, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00419 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Vanessa Lynn Patterson to the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employee's Retirement System for a term ending December 31, 2008, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00420 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Margaret Ann Lydon to the Mental Health Commission for a term ending July 1, 2010, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00410 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of James M. Rohde to the Mental Health Commission for a term ending July 1, 2010, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00442 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Joseph B. McCormick to the Santa Barbara County Veterans' Advisory Committee, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00436 A-28)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2008-09, All Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the report ordered by the Board at the June 17, 2008 meeting; b) Adopt the Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-09; c) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services" imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2008-09; and d) File the attached CEQA Notice of Exemption for the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for FY 2008-09. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00428 A-29)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on Capital Maintenance on County Buildings. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00434 A-30)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions regarding the road naming, Special Problem Area Septic System and Time Extension Process Ordinance Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt findings for approval of the proposed ordinances; b) Find that the adoption of these ordinances are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; c) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 08ORD-00000-00004) amending Section 35-2, the Santa Barbara County Montecito Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code; and d) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 08ORD-00000-00005) amending Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00437 A-31)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Capital Pacific Homes Appeal (Case No. 08APL-00000-00011) of the County Planning Commission's February 27, 2008 denial of the Old Mill Run Recorded Map Modification (Case No. 07RMM-00000-00006). The project site is located at the corner of Blosser and Old Mill Roads (AP No. 105-020-046) in Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Adopt the required findings for the project specified in the Planning Commission action letter dated March 5, 2008; b) Deny the appeal, 08APL-00000-00011, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's denial of 07RMM-00000-00006; and c) Grant de novo denial of Case No. 07RMM-00000-00006 subject to the findings specified in the Planning Commission action letter and attachments dated March 5, 2008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00438 A-32)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Ni Appeal of Wang Single-Family Dwelling Addition/Garage filed by the applicant (Case No. 08APL-00000-00015) of the Planning Commission's March 26, 2008 denial of appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00006, and de novo approval of Coastal Development Permit Case No. 08CDP-00000-00011. The project involves Assessor's Parcel No. 001-190-035, located at 6346 Via Real in the Carpinteria area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Adopt the required findings for approval of Case No. 08CDP-00000-00011, including CEQA findings; b) Accept the exemption specified in the agenda letter; and c) Deny the appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00015, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval and granting de novo approval of Coastal Development Permit Case No. 08CDP-00000-00011, subject to the conditions. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00439 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the request of P. Michael Melliar-Smith and Louise Moser, owners, regarding Ordinance 661 Consistency Rezone and Lot Line Adjustment for Assessor's Parcel Numbers 081-040-047 and 081-040-049, located at 2375 Refugio Road in the Gaviota area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Case No. 06RZN-00000-00008 [application filed on November 1, 2006] to rezone 64.20 acres (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 081-040-047 and 081-040-049) from General Agriculture, 100-acre minimum lot area (100-AG) under Zoning Ordinance No. 661 to Agriculture II, 100-acre minimum lot area (AG-II-100) under the County Land Use & Development Code (LUDC); Case No. 05LLA-00000-00009 [application filed on June 1, 2005] for a Lot Line Adjustment in compliance with Section 21-90 of County Code Chapter 21, to adjust the existing lot lines between Assessor's Parcel Numbers 081-040-047 and 081-040-049, to reconfigure into one lot of 20.00 acres and one lot of 44.20 acres, on property located in the 100-AG zone under Ordinance 661. a) Adopt the required findings for the proposed rezone,Pass Action details Not available
08-00435 A-34)Agenda ItemJOINT HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Real Property Acquisition of 881 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Supervisors, consider the following: a) Accept the CEQA addendum to the Isla Vista Master Plan Environmental Impact Report ("IVMP EIR"), finding the proposed project was studied in the IVMP EIR and that refinements to the proposed project will not result in new significant impacts nor substantially increase the severity of previously disclosed significant impacts beyond those already identified; b) Adopt the County Resolution making findings required by California Health & Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33679 to use Redevelopment Agency funds to purchase 881 Embarcadero Del Mar (Property); c) Adopt the Resolution of Intent to Purchase the Property from the Union Oil Corporation of California (Union Oil); d) Authorize the Chair to execute the Real Property Sale Contract and Escrow Instructions between the County and Union Oil to acquire the Property in the amount of $1,400,000, aPass Action details Not available
08-00441 A-35)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Robin E. Gorley to the Casmalia Community Services District for a term ending December 5, 2008, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00389 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the consideration of Propositions 98 and 99, Eminent Domain Reform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.) a) Receive a report from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) on Propositions 98 and 99; and b) Determine whether to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 98 and supporting Proposition 99. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00039 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Potential Financial Alternatives - Revenue Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a staff report on Potential Financial Alternatives - Revenue Update; and b) Consider and provide direction to staff on the Potential Financial Alternatives - Revenue Update. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00398 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Crude Oil Production Tax, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider selecting a date for the placement of a local tax measure in accordance with the upcoming scheduled elections, and if approved, b) Direct staff to return with a draft ordinance of the tax measure on or before July 1, 2008 for inclusion on the November 4, 2008 ballot. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAW FROM AGENDA  Action details Not available
08-00265 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the membership of public cemetery districts, Santa Maria Public Cemetery District, as follows: (EST. TIME; 10 MIN.) a) Consider any written or oral comments regarding the increase in membership of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Maria Public Cemetery District. b) Adopt a resolution that orders the increase in membership to five members of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Maria Public Cemetery District; and c) Appoint two persons to the Board of Trustees of the Santa Maria Public Cemetery District for a four year term, until the appointment and qualification of the successor. i) Approve the appointment of Fred Quigley for a term ending December 31, 2011. ii) Approve the appointment of Wanda McDonald for a term ending December 31, 2011. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00339 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and North County Lighting District, Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Approve Public Works Department Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and b) Adopt a resolution establishing street lighting charges for the above subject lighting districts for the fiscal year 2008/2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00338 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District Board Ordinance Adopting Service Charges, Connection Fees, and Trunk Line Fees and Resolution Relative to Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3130," which revises service charges, connection fees and other related fees for the Laguna County Sanitation District; and b) Adopt a resolution relative to the collection of service charges on the tax rolls. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00394 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on Evaluation of Conversion Technology, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a report entitled "Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Conversion Technologies" prepared by Alternative Resources, Inc., hired by the County to evaluate the feasibility of siting a conversion technology facility at the Tajiguas Landfill; b) Approve the list of eight vendors recommended in the report; c) Direct staff to: i) Begin drafting a Request For Proposals to solicit project proposals from the short-listed conversion technology vendors; ii) Direct staff to conduct outreach presentations to potential participating jurisdictions and interested community groups; iii) Direct staff to hold a public forum for elected officials and staff to discuss potential legal arrangements for governing the facility; and iv) Return to your board in August / September with the results of the presentations and public forum. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00363 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the speed limits on various roads near schools, Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 23-15 of the Santa Barbara County Code, pertaining to speed limits and the changing of speed limits on Randolph Road and San Simeon Drive in the Goleta area, Pine Street in the Santa Ynez area, Aldebaran Avenue in the Vandenberg Village area, Via Lato, Calle Seis and Via Semi in the Mission Hills area, Shaw Street in the Los Alamos area, Point Sal Road in the Casmalia area, Sandalwood Drive in the Tangelwood area, Oak Knoll Road in the Orcutt area and Cebrian Avenue in the New Cuyama area. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00263 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendation regarding the Chapter 15 Amendment, adoption of the 2007 California Fire Code and Fee Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code. b) Adopt an updated Fire Code fee schedule and approve the Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-01220 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding onshore oil facilities update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive a staff report on the status of the onshore facilities program; and b) Receive an update on the five recommendations concerning potential new ordinances and staff practices adopted by the Board of Supervisors on January 15, 2008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available