Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/1/2008 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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08-00630  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
08-00615 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Leah Kearney of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services as the Santa Barbara County Employee of the Month for July 2008.Pass Action details Not available
08-00611 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gabriel Luis Aguilera, a Community Action Commission Senior Nutrition Program employee, on his act of genuine compassion and heroism in assisting one of our County's senior citizens in her time of need.Pass Action details Not available
08-00624 A-3)Agenda ItemCity of Lompoc - Approve the following requests of the City of Lompoc: 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's statements, materials 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
08-00626 A-4)Agenda ItemCity of Santa Maria - Approve the following requests of the City of Santa Maria: 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's statements, materials 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
08-00627 A-5)Agenda ItemCity of Solvang - Approve the following requests of the City of Solvang: 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's statements, materials 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
08-00629 A-6)Agenda ItemIsla Vista Recreation and Park District - Approve the following requests of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District: a) Call and give notice of the holding of a District Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, concerning a question relating to the sale or transfer of specified real property be submitted to the voters at the special election as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California; and b) Consolidate the District Special Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 4, 2008; and c) Adopt priorities for filing a written argument regarding a district measure and directing the district counsel to prepare an impartial analysis 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
08-00609 A-7)Agenda ItemAccept and file the Certification of Results of the Official Canvass and Official Election Summary for the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 3, 2008, as required by law or routine business necessity.Pass Action details Not available
08-00610 A-8)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution supporting the current structure of Proposition 10 (featuring a tax on tobacco products that is fairly apportioned across counties and local control of deployment of these funds) and opposing any efforts to divert or reprogram Proposition 10 funds. In keeping with our legislative principles, this action is necessary to ensure local autonomy to deploy Proposition funding as determined by local needs for prevention and early intervention programs and system improvement activities for children aged 0-5, their families and providers of services.Pass Action details Not available
08-00625 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of members to the First 5 of Santa Barbara Children & Families Commission, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of Suzanne Grimmesey-Kirk, Division Manager of Children's Services as an Interim Commissioner representing Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services., Health Officer Elliot Schulman M.D., and the Director of Social Services Kathy Gallagher, as regular County Members of the First 5 Santa Barbara Children and Families Commission from the term July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009; and b) Approve the reappointment of Patti Stewart Deputy Chief from the Probation Department as alternate County Member of the First 5 Children and Families Commission for the term of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.Pass Action details Not available
08-00619 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cuyama Swimming Pool, Project No. 8656, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Cuyama Pool Project; b) Authorize the General Services Department to advertise the Cuyama Pool Project for public bidding; and c) Approve the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the County's mitigation monitoring program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the Cuyama Pool Project.  Action details Not available
08-00621 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Sixth Amendment to Management and Lease Agreement between the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation and the County of Santa Barbara adding a provision to provide the Foundation $93,906.00 from cell site revenue over a period of three years for the purpose of general improvements to the property in accordance with the County Bowl Master Plan, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00620 A-12)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Director of Parks to advertise for the construction of Lake Cachuma Sewer Lift Station No. 3 Improvements, Project No. D00099, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00613 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a professional services contract between the County of Santa Barbara and Storrer Environmental Services for a period of five years, commencing July 1, 2008 and terminating on June 30, 2013, to provide integrated Environmental Quality Assurance Program (EQAP) monitoring services to the Energy Division. Contractor compensation will be on a time-and-materials basis for execution of tasks authorized by the Energy Division, with a base contract amount of $725,889, plus a 20% contingency fund of $145,178, for total not-to-exceed amount of $871,067.00.Pass Action details Not available
08-00614 A-14)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the professional services contract with Aspen Environmental Group for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Tranquillon Ridge project in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total contract amount of $542,825.45 and to extend the contract end date for one year, to August 31, 2009, Third and Fourth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
08-00622 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to allow the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) to deliver 1,000 acre feet of water to the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) for storage in a groundwater bank on behalf of the Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD).Pass Action details Not available
08-00623 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Easement for Handicap Access, 155 East Clark Avenue, Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding the acceptance of an easement for the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk and handicap ramp on a portion of 155 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt; and b) Accept a permanent Easement Deed from Mr. and Mrs. Dias, owners of 155 East Clark Avenue (APN 105-073-008) by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance attached to the Permanent Easement deed regarding the above referenced sidewalk and handicap ramp.Pass Action details Not available
08-00617 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an application for the disposal of Internal Affairs files at least five (5) years old.Pass Action details Not available
08-00618 A-18)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Sheriff to advertise for Construction Bids for the construction of the Camino Del Remedio Slope Repair and Embankment Improvement Project, Sheriff's Department Project No. SO-3, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00604 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with NEC Unified Solutions, Inc ("NEC") (a local vendor) in the amount of $340,000.00, for the period of June 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, to provide labor and materials for the installation of telephone-related tenant improvements at the new Benefit Services Center.Pass Action details Not available
08-00612 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding funding of ADR/DRPA Dispute Resolution Programs, 2008-2009, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment of the existing 2006-07 Contract with Community Mediation Program of Santa Barbara County for grant funding from the Dispute Resolution Trust (Fund 1073) in the amount of $70,000; extending the Contract for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, as permitted in Section 3 of that Contract; and b) Approve continued funding from the Dispute Resolution Trust Fund for the Superior Court, for purposes of Dispute Resolution Program administration during fiscal year 2008-2009, in an amount not to exceed 20% of the annual revenue of the Trust Fund, as provided by Section 469 of the California Business and Professions Code.Pass Action details Not available
08-00616 A-21)Agenda ItemHEARING - Approve a revision to the County of Santa Barbara Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual, as recommended by the County Planning Commission, that addresses construction and demolition waste generation impacts; as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution to amend the County of Santa Barbara Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual to add a new threshold for construction and demolition waste to the existing solid waste thresholds; and b) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines for the proposed amendments. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00436 1)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
08-00603 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Direct staff to proceed with design and construction of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00600 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider proceeding with certain facility capital improvement projects tentatively approved for FY 2008-09 that are currently in the design phase. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00560 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2008 Hazard Reduction Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Declare all properties, whose owners have not complied with a notice to abate, as a fire nuisance; and b) Authorize the issuance of misdemeanor citations and necessary abatement work relative to the 2008 Fire Department Defensible Space Program (Weed Abatement). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00628 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider sending letters to the President and our Federal Legislative Delegation restating the County's past concerns about the impact of new offshore oil and gas leasing in federal waters off our coast, and expressing opposition to recent efforts to lift the Presidential and Congressional moratoriums on new oil and gas leasing that have been in place since 1990. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  Action details Not available
08-00400 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the intent to annex territory known as the Hope Community Church into the Orcutt Community Facilities District, No. 2002-1 and levy special taxes on the proposed parcel to be annexed, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving Annexation of Territory (Hope Community Church) to Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00400  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation regarding the intent to annex territory known as the Hope Community Church into the Orcutt Community Facilities District, No. 2002-1 and levy special taxes on the proposed parcel to be annexed, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Approving Annexation of Territory (Hope Community Church) to Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00619 7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Cuyama Swimming Pool, Project No. 8656, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Cuyama Pool Project; b) Authorize the General Services Department to advertise the Cuyama Pool Project for public bidding; and c) Approve the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the County's mitigation monitoring program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the Cuyama Pool Project.  Action details Not available