Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2008 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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08-00984 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Suzanne Dierenger of the Public Defender's Office as the November 2008 Santa Barbara County Employee of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
08-00983 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the Month of November 2008 as Native American Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01006 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming November 11, 2008 as Veteran's Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00985 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fire Chief John M. Scherrei upon his retirement from the Fire Department, after more than nine years of devoted service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-00991 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of November 2008 as In-Home Supportive Services Caregiver Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
08-01015 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring David Myrick as the 2008 Montecito Association Citizen of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
08-01011 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring Mara Vishniac Kohn for her inspiration for Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond.Pass Action details Not available
08-00988 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Subgrant Agreement and MOU, as follows: a) Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to enter into a Subgrant Agreement and any amendments to the agreement with the Public Works Director to identify responsibilities and cost of the program; and b) Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and any amendments to the MOU with the Public Works Director to specify the duties and financial responsibilities of each party.Pass Action details Not available
08-00949 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit, as follows: a) Accept the Brown Armstrong CPAs Accountant's Report on the Appropriations Limit Worksheet for the year ended June 30, 2008; b) Accept the report of the Proposition 4/111 Appropriation Limits (GANN Initiative) as shown in Exhibits I through IV; c) Adopt the following ten resolutions: i) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for the County of Santa Barbara; ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 3; iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 4; iv) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 5; v) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 12; vi) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2008-09 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 32; vii) Pass Action details Not available
08-00993 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Gobernador Debris Basin Modification Project, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $169,469.50 with Shaw Excavating and Grading for the Gobernador Debris Basin Modification Project; and b) Retain the previously authorized contingency amount of $54,022.88 for future minor changes to the projectPass Action details Not available
08-00995 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Dudek (a local vendor) for environmental services for the Las Vegas/San Pedro Creeks Improvement Project by increasing the amount of the agreement by $123,392 to a total of not to exceed $339,470 and extending the contract period from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00996 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove plans and specifications for the Gap Fire Flood Protection and Mitigation Project, Temporary Railing, along the eastside of Los Carneros Road, between Calle Real and Carneros Creek, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
08-00953 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider and approve the proposed amendments to the Conflicts of Interest Code of the Santa Maria - Bonita School District. Pass Action details Not available
08-01013 A-14)Agenda ItemAmend the 2008 Board of Supervisors' schedule of meeting dates and locations as follows: a) Add a regular meeting for Tuesday December 16, 2008 in Santa Maria; and b) Change the location of the December 9, 2008 meeting of the Board of Supervisors from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
08-00858 A-15)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
08-01016 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the Foundation of the Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to uninsured Santa Barbara County children for the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Pass Action details Not available
08-00987 A-17)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Housing and Community Development Department Director to execute Emergency Shelter Grant Agreements in the form set forth with the agencies, Good Samaritan Shelters/ Casa Esperanza, Transition House, and Willbridge, and the amounts listed consistent with the terms and conditions detailed.Pass Action details Not available
08-00989 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the professional services contract with Aspen Environmental Group for completion of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lompoc Wind Energy Project in an amount not to exceed $40,000 ($20,000, plus $20,000 contingency funds), for a total contract amount of $306,860.79 and to extend the contract end date to February 1, 2009, Third and Fourth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
08-00990 A-19)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution to reappoint the following nine members, as nominated by the First District Supervisor, to continue serving on the Mission Canyon Planning Advisory Committee (MCPAC): i) Ann Cavalli ii) Jennifer Cushnie iii) Amanda DeLucia iv) Suzanne Foley v) Jacqueline Hynes vii) Randy Reetz viii) Raymond Smith ix) Kevin SnowPass Action details Not available
08-00997 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider the request of David and Lisa White, owners for the creation of a new non-prime agricultural preserve contract, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00032. APN 131-220-010, located approximately 550 feet south of the intersection of Colson Canyon and Tepusquet Roads, and 920 feet east from Tepusquet Road, known as 3660 Tepusquet Canyon Road, in the Santa Maria area, Fifth District, as follows: Approve the creation of a new nonprime Agricultural Preserve Contract: a) Accept the exemption, included as Attachment A of this Board letter, pursuant to CEQA Section 15317; b) Adopt a resolution, included as Attachment B of this Board letter creating Agricultural Preserve, 08AGP-00000-00032; and, c) Execute an agreement creating Agricultural Preserve, 08AGP-00000-00032.Pass Action details Not available
08-00998 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider the request of Jane Gray, Dudek and Associates, agent for Daniel and Ellen Kessler, owners, for the creation of a new prime agricultural preserve contract, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00024, located northeast at the intersection of Highway 246 and Gypsy Canyon Drive, known as 4411 East Highway 246, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District, as follows: Approve the creation of a new prime Agricultural Preserve Contract: a) Accept the exemption, included as Attachment A of this Board letter, pursuant to CEQA Section 15317; b) Adopt a resolution, included as Attachment B of this Board letter creating Agricultural Preserve, 08AGP-00000-00024; and, c) Execute an agreement creating Agricultural Preserve, 08AGP-00000-00024.Pass Action details Not available
08-00999 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Acquistapace Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00030, Fifth District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-33; and b) Execute the attached Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 117-170-019, located at the northeast corner of Donovan and Blosser Roads, in the Santa Maria area.Pass Action details Not available
08-01000 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Machado Agricultural Preserve Non-Renewal, Case No. 07AGP-00000-00002, Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 69-AP-44; and b) Execute the attached Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservation Contract for Assessor's Parcel Nos. 099-100-008, -021, 099-610-012, and -013, located approximately 900 feet north of the intersection of Highway 246 and Gypsy Canyon Drive, known as 4425 Highway 246, in the Lompoc area,.Pass Action details Not available
08-01001 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and direct execution and recordation by the Clerk of the Board of new contract 07AGP-00000-00003, replacing a portion of the original Machado Agricultural Preserve 69-AP-044. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel Nos. 099-100-008, -021, 099-610-012, and -013, located approximately 900 feet north of the intersection of Highway 246 and Gypsy Canyon Drive, known as 4425 Highway 246, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01002 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Mr. David Campbell, 08AGP-00000-00009, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 70-AP-114. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 099-170-055, located approximately 1,200 feet northeast of the intersection of Highway 246 and Campbell Road, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01003 A-26)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Mr. Randy Campbell, 08AGP-00000-00008, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 70-AP-114. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel number 099-170-053, located approximately 1,200 feet northeast of the intersection of Highway 246 and Campbell Road, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01004 A-27)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an agricultural preserve replacement contract with Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Geraldine Campbell, 08AGP-00000-00010, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve 70-AP-114. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel numbers 099-160-094, -095, 099-170-052, -054, 099-200-005, located on the north and south sides and adjacent to the intersection of Highway 246 and Campbell Road, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01005 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendation regarding the Van Wingerden Agricultural Prserve Non-Renewal (08AGP-00000-00019), First District. a) Accept the recommendation by the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee to non-renew the Agricultural Preserve 96-AP-002; and b) Execute the attached Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservations Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 004-004-037, located at 5154 Foothill Road, in the Carpinteria area, First District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01007 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider the request of Cristina Sandoval and Kevin Lafferty, owners, for the creation of a new recreational agricultural preserve contract, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00001 and a consistency rezone, Case No. 08RZN-00000-00001, Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the Rezone, as follows: i) Adopt the required findings for 08RZN-00000-00001 specified in Attachment A of the Planning Commission action letter dated June 25, 2008, including CEQA findings; ii) Accept the exemption dated June 25, 2008, pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3); iii) Adopt a Zoning Map Amendment for APN 153-020-013, amending the Inland Zoning Map for the Santa Ynez Valley Rural Region Zoning District; b) Approve the creation of a new Recreational Agricultural Preserve Contract, as follows: i) Adopt the required findings for 08AGP-00000-00001 specified in Attachment A of the Planning Commission action letter dated June 25, 2008, including CEQA findings; ii) Accept the exemption pursuant to CEQA Sections 15317; iii) Execute an agreement creating Recreational Agricultural PresPass Action details Not available
08-01008 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider the request of Carmelo and Aurelia Galati, owners, for the creation of a new nonprime agricultural preserve contract, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00013 and a consistency rezone, Case No. 08RZN-00000-00003, Lompoc area, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the Rezone, as follows: i) Adopt the required findings for 08RZN-00000-00003 specified in Attachment A of the Planning Commission action letter dated September 10, 2008, including CEQA findings; ii) Accept the exemption dated September 10, 2008, pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3); iii) Adopt a Zoning Map Amendment for APN 099-170-013, amending the Inland Zoning Map for the Lompoc Valley Rural Region Zoning District; b) Approve the creation of a new nonprime Agricultural Preserve Contract, as follows: i) Adopt the required findings for 08AGP-00000-00013 specified in Attachment A of the Planning Commission action letter dated September 10, 2008, including CEQA findings; ii) Accept the exemption pursuant to CEQA Sections 15317; iii) Execute an agreement creating Agricultural Preserve, 08AGP-00000-00013Pass Action details Not available
08-01009 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the County Initiated Nonrenewal of the existing Craig Agricultural Preserve Contract , Lompoc Area, Case No. 08AGP-00000-00031, Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept the request for nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve 69-AP-094; and b) Authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal by the County Land Conservations Contract for Assessor's Parcel No. 099-160-014, located off Highway 246, known as 5326 East Highway 246, in the Lompoc area.Pass Action details Not available
08-00992 A-32)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution authorizing the Santa Barbara Community College District to issue and sell bonds in its own behalf in accordance with Education Code Sections 15140 in an amount not to exceed $47,000,000.Pass Action details Not available
08-00982 A-33)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Chhitu Patel to the Mental Health Commission, term ending July 1, 2011, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
08-01018 A-34)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
08-01012 A-35)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
08-01020 A-36)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
08-01019 A-37)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
08-01014 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Fish and Game Appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00035, of County Planning Commission approval of the Lompoc Wind Energy Project, Case No. 06CUP-00000-00009; 08VAR-00000-00003, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Deny the CDFG Appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00035; b) Certify that the Lompoc Wind Energy Project Environmental Impact Report (August 2008) (06EIR-00000-00004; SCH #2006071008) reflects the independent judgment of the Board, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is adequate for the Lompoc Wind Energy Project; c) Adopt the required findings for the project, including CEQA findings, attached to the Planning Commission Action Letter dated October 7, 2008, including modifications to findings, and including any modifications made by the Board in the public hearing; and d) Grant approval of Conditional Use Permit 08CUP-00000-00009 and Variance 08VAR-00000-00003, subject to the conditions of approval specified in the Planning CommPass Action details Not available
08-01017 A-39)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Bedford Appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00034, of County Planning Commission approval of the Lompoc Wind Energy Project, Case No. 06CUP-00000-00009; 08VAR-00000-00003, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1HR. 30 MIN.) a) Deny the Bedford Appeal, Case No. 08APL-00000-00034; b) Certify that the Lompoc Wind Energy Project Environmental Impact Report (August 2008) (06EIR-00000-00004; SCH #2006071008) reflects the independent judgment of the Board, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is adequate for the Lompoc Wind Energy Project; c) Adopt the required findings for the project, including CEQA findings, attached to the Planning Commission Action Letter dated October 7, 2008, including modifications to findings, and including any modifications made by the Board in the public hearing; and d) Grant approval of Conditional Use Permit 08CUP-00000-00009 and Variance 08VAR-00000-00003, subject to the conditions of approval specified in the Planning Commission Action Letter and atPass Action details Not available
08-01010 A-40)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
08-00299 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the addition of Chapter 48 to the County Code known as the Santa Barbara County Social Host Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME 2 HRS.) a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the county of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to Prohibit Underage Drinking; and b) Set hearing for May 12, 2009 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Adding Chapter 48 to the County Code to Prohibit Underage Drinking.Pass Action details Not available
08-00950 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2009 appointment of the County representative(s) to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and to the National Association of Counties (NACO), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Appoint one member of the Board of Supervisors as the 2009 Santa Barbara County representative on the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors and one member as the alternate representative; and b) Appoint one member of the Board of Supervisors as the 2009 Santa Barbara County representative to the National Association of Counties (NACO). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00959 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of a Resolution designating the Sisquoc Store, located at 4960 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, California, APN 129-202-003, as an historic landmark, Fifth District. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00931 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the FY 2008-2009 Budget Update, and act as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Accept and file, per the provisions of Government Code Section 29126.2, the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Financial Status Report as of September 30, 2008, showing the status of appropriations and financing for all departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and b) Approve a Budget Revision request to transfer salary and benefit savings to the Salary and Benefit Reduction designation. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00932 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider adopting budget principles for use in developing the FY 2009-2010 operating budget. (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
08-00154 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 07APL-00000-00041 for the Applicant's Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Firefox Sandstone Carving Project (07LUP-00000-00301), Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Uphold the appeal. b) Adopt the required findings for the project specified, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Approve the Negative Declaration (08NGD-00000-00025), and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval to the project, subject to the conditions. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
08-00980 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Jail, Northern Branch, Fiscal Analysis Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive a presentation and accept a report on the new County Jail - Northern Branch, Fiscal Analysis; and b) Direct staff as the Board determines appropriate. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available