Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2002 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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02-00313 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Frank Breckenridge upon his retirement after 24 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
02-00334 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for the Building and Safety Division for implementation of the Innovative Building Review Program.Pass Action details Not available
02-00335 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for members of the Innovative Building Review Program: Dennis Allen, Jose Esparza, Thomas Hughes, John Kelley, John Maloney, Robert Mehl, Ken Radtkey, Jonathan Strnad, Susan Van Atta and Rick White.Pass Action details Not available
02-00327 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Paula Hardwick upon her retirement after 32 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara Social Services Department.Pass Action details Not available
02-00339 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Michael Hardwick, Auditor-Controller's Office, upon his retirement after 25 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
02-00345 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for Jose Barron, Jr.,Warden at the Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc.Pass Action details Not available
02-00312 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation for John H. Kinney, Sheriff's Detective, upon his retirement after 27 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
02-00318 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a resolution of Commendation for Richard Edens, Sheriff's Deputy, upon his retirement after 31 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
02-00328 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove and execute the Agreement for Treasury and Accounting Services between the County of Santa Barbara Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector and the City of Goleta.Pass Action details Not available
02-00332 A-10)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Auditor's Reports on the Schedule of Deposits and Investments in the Santa Barbara County Treasury Pool, and the Auditor's Reports on Compliance with Investment Policies for the quarters ended September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2001.Pass Action details Not available
02-00317 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Blosser Channel Improvements Project, Fifth District, as follows: a) Award the construction contract in the amount of $824,130 to the lowest responsible bidder, JP Donovan Construction, Inc. (not a local vendor) subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; b) Authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents, and the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; c) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $53,706.50 for the project.Pass Action details Not available
02-00319 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider an amendment to the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the United States Geological Survey, All Districts, as follows: a) Authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement to decrease the amount by $22,500 for the cooperative streamgaging program for the period of November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002, as a cost to the Flood Control District of $66,025 and to the Water Agency of $198,580 for a total cost of $264,605; b) Authorize the Water Agency to reallocate the $22,500 to pay for work to be done by Stetson Engineers and for the project's Biologist costs for the overall fisheries monitoring program as identified in the Santa Ynez River Management Plan and Biological Opinion issued by the National Marines Fisheries Services for steelhead for operation of Cachuma Dam.Pass Action details Not available
02-00322 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider the Notice of Completion for the Montecito Creek Check Structure Project (SC8306), First District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Completion; b) Adopt a resolution establishing the final quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the project by the contractor, Shock Contracting Corporation, in the amount of $158,001.Pass Action details Not available
02-00329 A-14)Agenda ItemAccept Permanent and Temporary Easement deeds for real property (APN 105-010-033) conveyed to the Laguna County Sanitation District by John and Michelle L. Vandermuelen for the Dutard-Solomon Trunk Sewer Line and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance, Fourth and Fifth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
02-00330 A-15)Agenda ItemAccept the Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, Kenko dba McGrand and Associates, for the Construction of the Dutard-Solomon Trunk Sewer Line, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to record, Fourth and Fifth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
02-00341 A-16)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the consulting firm Opticos Design, formerly Envision Design, (not a local vendor) for the preparation of a master plan for Isla Vista, in the amount of $396,080, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
02-00324 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider an application for Proposition 13 Water Use Efficiency Capital Outlay Grant, as follows: a) Concur with the four grant applications prepared by Water Agency staff for the Regional Water Efficiency Program, as follows: A grant request in the amount of $556,020 from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Proposition 13 Water Use Efficiency Capital Outlay Grant to provide funding for the Santa Barbara County Regional Residential Resource Efficient Clothes Washer Rebate Program; A grant request in the amount of $406,419 from the DWR Proposition 13 Water Use Efficiency Capital Outlay Grant to provide funding for the Santa Barbara County Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Rebate Program; A grant request in the amount of $15,000 from the US Bureau of Reclamation Field Service Water Conservation Grant Program to extend the reach of the Santa Barbara County ET Controller Distribution and Installation Program, which currently is funded through a $100,000 grant from CALFED; A grant request in the amount of $1,721Pass Action details Not available
02-00343 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute letters to the Governor, State Delegates and Appropriations Committee Chairs urging them to balance the State budget without taking additional funds from counties.Pass Action details Not available
02-00346 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision requests. (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA)Pass Action details Not available
02-00340 A-20)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution, effective March 18, 2002, increasing salaries for classifications in Bargaining Units 12 and 13 by approximately 6.5-11.5%, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Fighters Union Local .Pass Action details Not available
02-00128 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and direct the execution and recordation by the Clerk of the Board of new Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 00-AP-12, replacing a portion of the original Agricultural Preserve of 88-AP-22. The replacement contract involves Assessor's Parcel No. 141-080-047, located approximately 900 feet North of the intersection of Fletcher Way and Westerly Road, known as 1890 Westerly Road, Santa Ynez area, Third District. Pass Action details Not available
02-00265 A-22)Agenda ItemServe and record a Notice of NonRenewal for the DeBusschere Agricultural Preserve (76-AP-062) located off Aliso Canyon Road (APN 147-150-017), approximately 3/4 mile north of the intersection of Foothill Road and Aliso Canyon Road, New Cuyama area, Fifth District, as follows: a) Accept for non-renewal, Agricultural Preserve No. 76-AP-062; b) Approve and execute the Notice of Non-Renewal Land Conservation Contract.Pass Action details Not available
02-00314 A-23)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution to authorize the submittal of a regional application for a 2002-05 Local Government Used Oil Block Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.Pass Action details Not available
02-00315 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding 2001-02 Central and North County Measure D Concrete Repair, Tree Removal, Tree Root Pruning and Shielding (Project No. 820482), Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the project; b) Declare bid proposal submitted by Whitaker Contractors, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the project as non-responsive; c) Award the construction contract in the amount of $994,473.55 to the lowest responsible bidder, Mendez Concrete, Inc. (not a local vendor) subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; d) Authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents, and the review and approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; e) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $62,223.68 for the project.Pass Action details Not available
02-00321 A-25)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution to authorize the submittal of a regional application for a Household Hazardous Waste Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Pass Action details Not available
02-00326 A-26)Agenda ItemAccept the Notice of Completion for work performed by the contractor, AJ Diani Construction Company, Inc. for Construction of 2000-01 STIP Fund Pavement Rehabilitation of Foxen Canyon Road, Refugio Road, Betteravia Road and Blosser Road (County Project No. 810465) and authorize the Clerk of the Board to record, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts.Pass Action details Not available
02-00337 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an application for State Matching Grant and professional services contract for the Santa Ynez Airport Apron Rehabilitation Project, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a resolution applying for a State Matching Grant from the State of California - Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $49,349; b) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Grant application; c) Authorize the Public Works Director to act as agent on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara pertaining to the acceptance of the Grant Allocation and Grant Agreement; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Tartaglia Engineering (not a local vendor) for engineering design services, engineering support, construction management services and materials testing services for the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of the asphalt paved ramp/ apron at the Santa Ynez Valley Airport, in the amount of $149,240.Pass Action details Not available
02-00336 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Treasurer's Investment Pool for the Fourth Quarter of 2001, October through December, as follows: a) Accept for filing the 2001 Fourth Quarter report on the Treasurer's Investment Pool; b) Approve the Treasurer's Investment Policy which includes the following modifications: i) Page 16 Section D is modified to allow 75% of funds to be invested other than short term; ii) Page 18, Section E - Fitch Rating is added to the list of credit agencies from which we can obtain rating information; iii) Other statutory and technical changes.Pass Action details Not available
02-00344 A-29)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution ratifying the submittal of a grant application to the State Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program for the Isla Vista Blufftop Parcel Acquisitions Project, Third District. Pass Action details Not available
02-00325 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of John C. Woodward as the Santa Barbara County Member At-Large representative on the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee.Pass Action details Not available
02-00342 A-31)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive an update on the Santa Barbara County Affirmative Action Program and provide direction to staff as appropriate. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-00333 A-32)OrdinanceHEARING - Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 4439, which granted a Cable Communications System Franchise to Cox Com, Inc., to make technical changes clarifying the role of the County and other government franchise authorities in establishing a new nonprofit corporate provider of public access television services. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-00323 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Farber Appeal of the Rau Accessory Structure, a 640 square foot accessory structure with a 490 square foot deck and associated landscaping, located at 1051 Alston Road (APN 009-091-006), Montecito area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Adopt the required findings for the project, specified in the Planning Commission Action Letter dated February 15, 2002; b) Deny the appeal, upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Land Use Permit 01LUP-00000-00864 for the Rau Accessory Structure; c) Grant de novo approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval specified in the Planning Commission Action Letter dated February 15, 2002. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00331 A-34)Agenda ItemHEARING - Authorize the Chair to execute a letter to Ms. Jeanine Derby, Forest Supervisor, for the purpose of commenting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared by the US Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Region to consider various options for oil and gas leasing in the Los Padres National Forest, including areas of the forest situated within Santa Barbara County. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION:Pass Action details Not available
02-00320 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Measure D 1/2 Cent Sales Tax for Transportation Five Year Program of Projects, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Adopt a resolution for the Measure D Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2003-08, for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Reaffirm Resolution 89-465, which established priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the 1/2 cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County; c) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the project. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00338 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of a resolution which commits the County to adopt a Space Policy related to activities at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and the additional initiatives detailed in the resolved sections. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)Pass Action details Not available
02-00316 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a resolution approving cooperating membership by the County of Santa Barbara in the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and associate membership by the County in the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations and the execution of an associate membership agreement relating to associate membership of the County in the authority and approval of the issuance of bonds by the Authority to benefit SANSUM - Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00025  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Not available
02-00205 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider zoning ordinance text amendments regarding the permitting of commercial and non-commercial telecommunications facilities (Case No. 01-OA-005: Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance; Case No. 01-OA-006: Article III Inland Zoning Ordinance; Case No. 01-OA-007: Article IV Montecito Zoning Ordinance), as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Determine that 97-ND-02 is adequate environmental review for the project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15162; b) Adopt the required findings for the proposed project; c) Adopt a resolution and an Ordinance amending Article II (01-OA-005); d) Adopt an Ordinance amending Article III (01-OA-006); e) Adopt an Ordinance amending Article IV (01-OA-007). COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00209 2)OrdinanceHEARING - Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an ordinance to amend Chapter 12A of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Facilities Policy Framework and Master Planning procedures for County-owned property. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00053 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of a resolution revising fees for services performed in the Elections Division. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00294 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Appoint or reappoint one regular member of the Board to fill a vacancy created on May 6, 2002 on the Local Agency Formation Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2006. (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
02-00119 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Highway 101 Landscape Master Plan, First, Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Accept the Categorical Exemption pursuant to § 15308 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; b) Approve the Highway 101 Master Landscape Plan including the Planning Commission condition that Sycamore, Coast Live Oak and Bay Trees be included in both the Goleta and Ellwood Units. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-00213 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Present Women's History Month Awards and honor one Woman of the Year and one Young Teen Woman of the Year from each Supervisorial District. (A short reception will follow in the Board of Supervisors' Conference Room) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
02-00125 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Planning Division 2002-2007 Five Year Work Program as follows: (EST. TIME: 1HR. 30 MIN.) a) Review and accept the Comprehensive Planning Division 2002-2007 Five Year Work Program; b) Direct staff to work on completion of on-going projects including the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan, Isla Vista Master Plan and Rural Resource Protection Program and begin the environmental analysis of those plans and programs; c) Direct staff to delay the start of Williamson Act Uniform Rules Update until: (1) completion of the FY 2001-2002 Housing Element effort, which will seek to identify ways to facilitate on and off-site farm worker and ranch worker housing; and (2) until the Division completes, or makes substantial progress on, identifying agricultural management practices and permit streamlining strategies which would protect valuable and vulnerable natural resources while ensuring viable agricultural production; d) Approve an increase in the Division's level of effort in Regional Planning, particularly in public transPass Action details Not available
02-00362 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a proposed amendment to regulations governing the application of tax to sales by retailers on Indian Reservations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Consider providing comments, to the State Board of Equalization, on proposed amendments to Regulation 1616(d)(3), Title 18, Division 2, Chapter 4, of the California Code of Regulations, which would exempt from sales tax meals, food, and beverages made at eating and drinking establishments on the reservations, and/or the sale of tangible personal property that has "reservation-based value"; b) Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the attached letter to the State Board of Equalization, supporting the State Board's staff recommendation to make no changes to Regulation 1616(d)(3); c) Direct staff to forward the signed letter to the State Board to consider at their hearing of March, 27, 2002. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available