Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2008 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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08-01071 1)Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
08-01046 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring the 50th Anniversary of the founding of AARP.Pass Action details Not available
08-01053 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming December 1, 2008 as World AIDS Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01069 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of November 2008 as National Methamphetamine Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01061 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of November 2008 to be National Court Adoption and Permanency Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01022 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Arthur Najera as a recipient of the Santa Barbara Hispanic Achievement Council 2008 Achievement Award.Pass Action details Not available
08-01023 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Anita Perez Ferguson as a recipient of the Santa Barbara Hispanic Achievement Council 2008 Achievement Award.Pass Action details Not available
08-01026 A-7)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Annual Financial Report of the Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.Pass Action details Not available
08-01037 A-8)Agenda ItemAccept for filing the Santa Barbara County Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09.Pass Action details Not available
08-01057 A-9)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer, as of September 30, 2008.Pass Action details Not available
08-01058 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Software Implementation and License Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Software Implementation and License Agreement with Simpler Systems, Inc., (a local vendor), for the period of November 18, 2008 through October 31, 2010 in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and b) Approve the Budget Revision Request and BJE 2007589 releasing Auditor-Controller automation designation to cover contract costs.Pass Action details Not available
08-01063 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the amended contract with the law firm of Hooper, Lundy and Bookman to help negotiate terms for medical and medicare reimbursements due to state and federal agencies for the period of July 19, 2007 through July 19, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $250,000.Pass Action details Not available
08-01029 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a donation of radiological instruments from State OES-Radiological Preparedness Unit, as follows: a) Accept approximately $143,871 in emergency radiological monitoring equipment from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services; and b) Authorize the Emergency Operations Chief to execute agreements with Operational Area jurisdictions and cooperating agencies to place the equipment strategically within the Operational Area to be consistent with various emergency operation plans.Pass Action details Not available
08-01033 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider co-sponsoring the 2008 Toys for Tots Campaign and the Christmas Unity Food Drive for Santa Barbara County Employees.Pass Action details Not available
08-01060 A-14)Agenda ItemAccept a report on the evaluation of the status of foreclosed properties.Pass Action details Not available
08-01067 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
08-01024 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove the renewal of the Pacificare Secure Horizons HMO Health Plans for County of Santa Barbara retirees, effective January 1, 2009, for a one-year term and authorize the Assistant CEO/Human Resources Director to execute any necessary documents.Pass Action details Not available
08-01030 A-17)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution, effective December 1, 2008 to exempt one Administrative Professional, Position No. 2371 of the General Services Department, from the Civil Service System. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
08-00854 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the creation and acceptance of a Conservation Easement for the Lompoc Fire Station property, APN 097-380-043, Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept and file the Memorandum from the County's Planning and Development Department regarding permitted uses of the proposed Conservation Easement Area on the Fire Station 51 property in Lompoc; b) Adopt the Resolution making certain findings required by California Government Code Section 51056 to create and accept a 4.6 acre Conservation Easement on the 15.35 acre Fire Station 51 property, and approving and accepting the creation of the Conservation Easement; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Environmental Restrictions (Conservation Easement) creating a Conservation Easement on a 4.6 acre portion of the County-owned Fire Station 51 property located at the intersection of Burton Mesa and Harris Grade Roads in the unincorporated area of Lompoc Valley; and d) Accept the title to the Conservation Easement by authorizing the Clerk of the Board tPass Action details Not available
08-01034 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Superior Court Remodel, Construction Contract Amendment No. 3, 118 E. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, Project No. F01008/8560, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Lack Construction, Inc. for the Superior Court Remodel in the amount of $121,192, for a total contract amount of $1,381,403.32; and b) Accept the Notice of Completion for the remodel work performed by Lack Construction, Inc., located at 420 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, California.Pass Action details Not available
08-01035 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Addendum to the Access and Use Agreement. The original Access and Use Agreement is dated July 27, 2004 and is between the County of Santa Barbara and Water Applications and Systems Corporation (WASCO) for the purpose of allowing WASCO to install one additional ground water remediation well on the County's Santa Barbara Garden Street parking lot.Pass Action details Not available
08-01036 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Supplemental Evacuation Agreement No. 3 (SPCVAN-1-93-0006) on Jalama Beach County Park, Ocean Beach County Park, Point Sal Road, and Surf Station Parking Lot, between the County of Santa Barbara and the United States Air Force extending the term of the existing Evacuation Agreement through November 30, 2012. All other terms of the Agreement shall be and remain the same, Third and Fourth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
08-01065 A-22)Agenda ItemApprove the appointment of Luci Rogers, Assistant Director of General Services, to represent the County of Santa Barbara as Director to the Board of Directors of the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA).Pass Action details Not available
08-01066 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the formation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the purpose of pooling self-insured seismic related losses for court buildings, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Earthquake Recovery Indemnity Authority (ERIA); and b) In accordance with Article 7, Section (a) of the Agreement, appoint the General Services Director as the County's director to the board of the JPA, and appoint the General Liability Risk Program Administrator as the County's alternate director.Pass Action details Not available
08-01047 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Forgivable Loan Agreement in the amount of $12,000, with People's Self Help Housing Corporation for provision of services related to homeowner education, counseling and foreclosure prevention resulting from the home mortgage foreclosure issue affecting many current and would-be-homeowners throughout Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01043 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a contract for professional planning services with Thomas Figg relative to case processing of the Naples/Santa Barbara Ranch Project. The contract would increase funding for the Santa Barbara Ranch Project by $100,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, as well as the term would run through December 31, 2009.  Action details Not available
08-01048 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a professional services contract with the consulting firm of Rincon Consultants (not a local vendor), for construction monitoring pursuant to an Environmental Quality Assurance Program (EQAP) for Westmont College Master Plan Phase I development for the period beginning November 18, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2011 in the amount of $573,994, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01028 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Final Map of Tract No. 14,616 Addamo Winery/ Diamonte Estates, Fourth District, as follows: a) Acknowledge that the requirement for the subdivider to post a certified check or cash in the amount of $8,500 to guarantee the setting of the interior monumentation for Tract No. 14,616 as approved by the Board of Supervisors at their regular hearing of April 15, 2008 has been met (the Surveyor set the required monuments for the Tract which has been verified by the County Surveyor); and b) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,616.Pass Action details Not available
08-01042 A-28)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for Public Works Administration Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Carpinteria.Pass Action details Not available
08-01045 A-29)Agenda ItemApprove a Resolution in support of the County's application for funding from the Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), Fiscal Year 2009-2010, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01052 A-30)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director or his designees to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding for Administration of Santa Barbara Countywide Proposition 50 Grant Funding and Reporting, and the Proposition 50 Integrated Regional Water Management Subgrant Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Water Agency. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
08-01050 A-31)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) giving conceptual approval to the assignment of a Flood Control easement to the City of Guadalupe and request the Corps approve the assignment, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01049 A-32)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Proposition 50 Grant Funding for the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for Santa Barbara County, as follows: (4/5 vote required) a) Adopt a resolution entitled "A Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director or his designee to enter into Agreements to implement the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) with the State of California to receive $25,000,000 in Proposition 50 Grant Funding" and to enter into Subgrant Agreements and an MOU with the Project Proponents to identify the responsibilities of, and cost to, each agency; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (not a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $211,061 for the period of November 18, 2008 through February 28, 2010 to administer the Proposition 50 Grant to implement the IRWMP for Santa Barbara County; and c) Approve the attached Budget Revision Request (BJE No. 0000350) to receive $9,075,000 in unanticipated revenue ($9,035,000 from the State of California and $40,000 from the Project ProponentsPass Action details Not available
08-01068 A-33)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Request (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
08-01038 A-34)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Purchasing Agent to procure duty ammunition for the Sheriff's Department without being required to conduct a formal bid process for the period ending June 30, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
08-01039 A-35)Agenda ItemAccept a $25,000 Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund (AWAF) grant from the State of California Department of Boating & Waterways for the period from October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Pass Action details Not available
08-01040 A-36)Agenda ItemAccept for filing the FY 2008-2009 First Quarter, July - September, 2008, report on the Treasurer's Investment Pool, pursuant to Government Code section 53646(b).Pass Action details Not available
08-01031 A-37)Appointment/BOS itemConsider recommendations regarding the naming of the County Park located in the Rice Ranch Housing Development, Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the naming of the County Park located in the Rice Ranch Housing Development as the Orcutt Community Park; and b) Forward to the Park Commission the list of names nominated for the park name with a recommendation that the Park's Commission designate various areas of the Park in honor of nominees. Pass Action details Not available
08-01027 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Onshore Oil Facilities Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a staff report on the status of the Onshore Oil Facilities Program; and b) Receive and file an update on the five recommendations concerning 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
08-01054 A-39)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Discretionary Facility Projects tentatively approved for FY 2008-09, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive a status update on certain capital improvement projects that are currently in the design phase; b) Direct staff to proceed with these certain capital improvement projects as the Board determines appropriate; and c) Receive and file supplemental information regarding the Discretionary Facility Projects from the County Executive Officer and the Director of General Services. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-01025 A-40)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of a process for the Board of Supervisors' appointments to the Board of Retirement. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01064 A-41)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access Acquisition Project, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding the acquisition of two vacant parcels located on the sandy beach area of the ocean side of the Union Pacific Railroad Company's right of way, in the Santa Claus Lane area of Carpinteria Valley, in the County of Santa Barbara; b) Accept the Planning Commission's report showing that acquisition of the proposed vacant parcels is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Government Code 65402; and c) Adopt the Resolution of Necessity to acquire real property in fee simple interest for all the uses and purposes of beach access and beach use and any related public improvements on property identified as owned by Jean B. Saxby (005-440-002) and Laura A. Maloney and Josephine F. Babcock (005-440-003), in the incorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, locatPass Action details Not available
08-01055 A-42)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case Nos. 08APL-00000-00036 and 08APL-00000-00037 for the Jean and Stan Harfinest and Citizens Planning Association Appeals of the Montecito Planning Commission's Approval of the Miramar Beach Resort and Bungalows Project, 07RVP-00000-00009, 07CUP-00000-00045, 07CUP-00000-00046, 07CUP 00000-00047, 08CUP-00000-00005; 08GOV-00000-00017 and 08CDP-00000-00054, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HRS.) a) Deny the appeals; b) Adopt the required findings for the project contained in the October 8, 2008 Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter, as amended by the Errata dated November 20, 2008, including findings for the revised Development Plan and modifications to the ordinance standards for setbacks, height, and parking, including the CEQA findings. The October 8, 2008 Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter was included as Attachment A of the November 18, 2008 Board Set Hearing Letter; c) Certify the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report 08EIR-00000-00003 and approve the Addendum as amended by the Errata dated November 20, 2008, and adopt the miPass Action details Not available
08-01062 A-43)Agenda ItemHEARING -Consider the adoption (second reading) of the Building fee ordinance, to be effective 60 days from adoption., as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01056 A-44)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on post-approval of the Santa Barbara Ranch Project, Third District, and act as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt the findings set forth in Section III of the supplemental memorandum; and b) Approve the corrections and modifications to the Conditions of Approval for the Santa Barbara Ranch Project consisting of those changes set forth. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-01051 A-45)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 31 Streetlighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file a fixed Charge Fee Report for fiscal year 2009-2010 with the Clerk of the Board, which reports the proposed benefit assessment for County Service Area 31, restoring the annual amount from $8.00 to $12.93; b) Approve Public Works Department Notice of Exemption pursuant to County California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and c) Adopt a Resolution to benefit assessment charges for County Service Area 31 for fiscal year 2009-2010. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01070 A-46)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of the 2009 Board of Supervisors' schedule of meeting dates and locations. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01059 A-47)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for consulting, representational and legal services pertaining to employee relations matters on an hourly rate basis for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009.Pass Action details Not available
08-01072 X-1)Appointment/BOS itemDirect the County Executive Officer to hire or designate an existing County staff ombudsman to assist County residents whose homes were lost or damaged in the Tea Fire and are in the rebuilding process.  Action details Not available
08-01073 X-2)Agenda ItemAdopt an Urgency Ordinance amending Chapter 32 Article VIII, of the Santa Barbara County Code provisions regarding reassessment of property that has been damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity. (4/5 Vote Required)  Action details Not available
08-00899 2)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
08-00858 3)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
08-01010 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Methamphetamine Prevention Network (MPN) Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Accept the report from the Methamphetamine Prevention Network; b) Endorse the transition of the MPN into the Substance Abuse Coordinating Council (SACC) that would address alcohol and drug problems that affect residents of Santa Barbara County, including methamphetamine. The MPN would transition and convene as the Substance Abuse Coordinating Council during 2009; c) Support the continuation of work started by the Meth Prevention Network under the newly formed Substance Abuse Coordinating Council to continue implementing strategies to combat methamphetamine, drug and alcohol abuse, which include: i) Television/Coalition/County Media Campaign; ii) County Data Project; iii) Demonstration Project focused on treating parents and children; iv) Drug Endangered Children Protocol and Coordination (DEC); v) Drug Paraphernalia Law Enforcement - Operation Pipeline; and vi) Endorsement of efforts to obtain grant and foundation funding to implemPass Action details Not available
08-01012 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members of the Special District Board of Directors in lieu of election with vacancies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Appoint directors to fill vacancies as follows: i) One vacancy to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors for the Cuyama Community Services District, four-year term, Fifth District; and ii) One vacancy to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors for the Cuyama Community Services District, two-year term, Fifth District. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01019 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on federal legislative issues, including an update on the status of projects and programs contained within the County's 2008 legislative platform. (EST TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01020 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive a report on the impacts of the Adopted Fiscal Year 2008-2009 State budget on County departments and operations. (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-01018 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an update on the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00917 10)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: APPROVE  Action details Not available
08-00938 11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Request for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, and Development Plan to allow a twelve lot subdivision and the construction of ten detached townhomes and 21,990 square foot public park, located in the Vandenberg Village Area, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt the required findings for approval of the project, including CEQA findings; b) Consider and approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 08NGD-00000-00011 and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; c) Adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Case No. 06GPA00000-00009) to change the Comprehensive Plan's land use designation of 2.35 acres from Recreation/Open Space to Residential-8.0 and to change the land use designation of 0.47 acres from Recreation/Open Space to Residential-1.8 for APN 097-730-021, amending the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Lompoc Urban Area Land Use Designations; d) Adopt by Ordinance a Zoning Map Amendment Case Number 07RZN-00000-00009 for a Zoning Pass Action details Not available
08-01041 12)Agenda ItemAllow the current Proclamation of a State of an Emergency to expire at 11:59 PM, local time, on 27 January 2009.Pass Action details Not available