Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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09-00256 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 24, 2009 as World Tuberculosis Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00262 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 2009 as Professional Social Work Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00239 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Terry Sharpe upon his retirement after 31 years, including 19 years with Santa Barbara County Department of Child Support Services, of dedicated public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
09-00240 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Yolanda Charette upon her retirement from Child Support Services after 24 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
09-00241 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mary Lou Hunter upon her retirement from Child Support Services after 23 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
09-00245 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing the importance of the local broccoli industry in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00248 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming February 12, 2009 as the 100th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Pass Action details Not available
09-00246 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Shawn Terris for her year of service as President of the California State Association of County Retirement Systems.Pass Action details Not available
09-00247 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Oscar Peters for his service as Administrator of the Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System.Pass Action details Not available
09-00253 A-10)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing and honoring Maria Mayorga on her 100th birthday.Pass Action details Not available
09-00265 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize a Contract with the law firms of Adamski, Moroski Madden and Green, LLP, and Ellison Schneider and Harris, LLP to develop a multi-jurisdictional Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, the City of Buellton, the City of Solvang and the City of Santa Barbara, and draft a Request for Proposal for the financing, permitting, design, construction and operation of a conversion technology facility at the Tajiguas Landfill, in the amount of $75,000, Third District. (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
09-00251 A-12)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Planning Commissioner's findings regarding the conformity to the Comprehensive Plan of projects recommended for planning, initiation or construction during Fiscal Years 2009-2014.Pass Action details Not available
09-00267 A-13)Agenda ItemReceive and file a New Hire Report for the period of February 3, 2009 through February 22, 2009.Pass Action details Not available
09-00244 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of members to the First 5 Santa Barbara County Commission, as follows: a) Appoint Roger Horton, as a Regular Community Member, to the First 5 Santa Barbara County, Children and Families Commission beginning April 2009 for a period of three years; and b) Appoint Anna Kokotovic, Ph.D, as an Alternate Community Member, to the First 5 Santa Barbara County, Children and Families Commission beginning April 2009 for a period of three years.Pass Action details Not available
09-00259 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Southern California Gas Company Easement Agreement on County Property, APN 81-150-042, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; b) Accept the Planning Commission's report showing that execution of the proposed Easement Agreement is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Government Code 65402; and c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Easement Agreement granting the Southern California Gas Company the right to enter a portion of APN 081-150-042 to install and maintain a gas transmission pipeline located within the Easement Area. The Easement Area is shown on Exhibit B attached to the Easement Agreement.Pass Action details Not available
09-00260 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the County of Santa Barbara and Vandenberg Air Force Base to continue the temporary pedestrian access across the northerly portion of VAFB property and traveling on the existing Point Sal Road for recreational purposes and access to the beach for a period twelve (12) months, beginning April 27, 2009 to and including April 26, 2010.Pass Action details Not available
09-00242 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fisheries Enhancement Fund, Award of Grant, Weather III, Phase 2, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the National Parks Service, as follows: i) County of Santa Barbara agrees to grant $14,000 from its Fisheries Enhancement Fund to the National Parks Service over a period of five years; and ii) National Parks Service agrees to use this grant to maintain the Anacapa Island weather station for a period of five years.Pass Action details Not available
09-00140 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Stop Controls on Various Streets, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt thirteen resolutions establishing Stop Controls on North Pacific Street at its intersection with Park Avenue, North First Street at its intersection with Park Avenue, Union Avenue at its intersection with Twitchell Street, Union Avenue at its intersection with Garrett Street, South Gray Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, South Pacific Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, South First Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, Garrett Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, Norris Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, Twitchell Street at its intersection with Pinal Avenue, South Pacific Street at its intersection with Soares Avenue, South Gray Street at its intersection with Soares Avenue, Soares Avenue at its intersection with Dyer Street (all in the Old Town Orcutt area); and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the establishment of various stop controls in Pass Action details Not available
09-00258 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of the Hummel Drive Extension and Roadway Improvements Project, Public Works Project No. 420195, State Project No. RPSTPL-5951 (096), Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept the Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, Union Asphalt, Inc. (a local vendor), Post Office Box 1280, Santa Maria, California 93456, and authorize the Clerk to Record; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor in the amount of $498,382.01.Pass Action details Not available
09-00243 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Destruction of Jail Records which are no longer required by law to be maintained. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
09-00257 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $27,500 grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods-Anti Gang Initiative program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $27,500 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) to assist the Sheriff's Project Safe Neighborhood-Anti Gang Initiative program; and b) Approve Budget Revision No. 2007704 recognizing the grant revenue and appropriating expenditures within the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department.Pass Action details Not available
09-00268 A-22)Agenda ItemApprove a Budget Revision Request to increase appropriations of unanticipated revenue in the amount of $850,000. These funds will fund necessary expenditures to comply with the Medi-Cal Data Privacy and Security Project. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
09-00249 A-23)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Carol J. Fujimura to the Commission for Women, term ending October 30, 2011, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00250 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Susan L. Swarbrick to the Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara, term ending December 31, 2009, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00266 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Dan Gira to the Riding and Hiking Trails Committee, term ending October 10, 2010, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00263 A-26)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara's Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00264 A-27)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of the Audit Committee Charter, establishment of a Santa Barbara County Audit Committee, appointment of two members of the Board of Supervisors, and discussion of the appointment of the third member. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00261 A-28)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Maintenance Plan, Fiscal Year 2009/10, All Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve the individual CEQA exempt projects and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the attached CEQA Notice of Exemption for each of the projects described in Section 1 of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Annual Maintenance Plan; b) Certify that the addenda to Program EIR (01-EIR-01) contained within Section 2 of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Annual Maintenance Plan have been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); c) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Program EIR and individual addenda contained within the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Annual Maintenance Plan as well as information presented during the public hearing prior to the approval of the individual projects presented in Section 2 of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Annual Plan; d) Adopt CEQA Findings and Statement of OvePass Action details Not available
09-00269 A-29)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider adopting a Resolution opposing new offshore oil leasing and supporting the reestablishment of a federal moratoria on new leasing. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)Pass Action details Not available
09-00271 A-30)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County of Santa Barbara/ Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System Joint Retirement Workshop, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS. 30 MIN.) a) Conduct a joint workshop with the Board of Retirement regarding retirement issues; b) Appoint a committee to work with Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System representatives (to be appointed by the Board of Retirement) to work together to develop options regarding retirement funding and appoint the following County staff to the committee: the Auditor Controller; the Assistant CEO/Budget Director; the Assistant CEO/HR Director; and the Assistant HR Director; and c) Direct County representatives to work with Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System representatives to draft a recommended policy regarding the distribution of excess earnings by the Board of Retirement. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00270 A-31)Agenda ItemApprove the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 General Fund Budget Gap Budget Revisions. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
09-00273 X-1Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Senate Bill 170, cancellation of Williamson Act contracts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a presentation on Senate Bill 170 regarding the cancellation of Williamson Act contracts; b) Determine whether the County of Santa Barbara will take a position on Senate Bill 170; and c) Direct County staff to take action as necessary if a position is determined. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  Action details Not available
09-00119 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report of activities performed by the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, and provide direction to staff as appropriate. (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00120 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Board approval of changes to the current Quagga Mussel Program protocols at Cachuma Lake and for consideration of fee adjustments for the program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve changes to the current Quagga Mussel Program boat inspection, tagging, and washing protocols and operational practices at Cachuma Lake County Park, to eliminate boat washing from the protocols; b) Adopt a Resolution adjusting fees at Cachuma Lake County Park increasing the daily boat launch fee from $8 to $13, the annual boat launch fee from $65 to $120, and the annual senior boat launch fee from $55 to $100, and approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and c) Approve the County of Santa Barbara Water Agency's ongoing annual contribution of up to $60,000 for the Quagga Mussel Program, which is allowable under the Water Agency's mission to preserve the water supply. d) COMB's offer of a one-time contribution, in the amount of $60,000, for the continuation of the County's boat wasPass Action details Not available
09-00226 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a briefing on the revised Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 2008 UCSB Long Range Development Plan. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00189 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 08GPA-00000-00002, application filed February 6, 2008, at the request of Mr. Erik Vazquez, agent for La Purisima Golf Course LP, formerly Ken Hunter, property owner and applicant, for initiation of a General Plan Amendment which would include a change in land use designation from Agriculture to Resort/Visitor Serving Commercial and amendments to the text of the Land Use Element to allow development of the Hunter/La Purisima Resort in the Rural area of the County. The application involves APNs 099-131-008, 099-131-009 and 099-131-010; which are commonly known as 3455 East Highway 246, in the Cebada Canyon area, Fourth District. Consider recommendations as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Deny the request to initiate a General Plan Amendment to allow resort development in the County's Rural areas; and b) Refer back to staff if the Board of Supervisors takes other than the recommended action. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFail Action details Not available
09-00059 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget Development Workshop: Part 4 - Potential Service Level Impacts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Hold the fourth part of a four-part 2009-2010 budget development workshop and receive the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget Development - Potential Service Level Impacts Report; and b) Direct staff to proceed with the budget development process in accordance with the Board's adopted budget principles for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available