Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2009 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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09-00203 1)Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
09-00179 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 7, 2009 as Arbor Day in the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
09-00188 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming March 2009 as Arts Education Month in the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
09-00174 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Christa Coski, Danielle Tolman, and Betty Wong of the Housing and Community Development Department as the March 2009 Santa Barbara County Employees of the Month.Pass Action details Not available
09-00192 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider amending the 2009 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors by cancellation of the regularly scheduled meeting of March 10, 2009.Pass Action details Not available
09-00180 A-5)Agenda ItemGrant S.J. Deferville Construction (a local contractor) relief from their bid obligation on the Clerk Recorder Assessor Election Records Storage Building, Project No.8648, in light of a mathematical error in completing the bid form.Pass Action details Not available
09-00181 A-6)Agenda ItemAccept the Slope Stabilization Easement Deed between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for the purpose of acquiring a slope stabilization easement in connection with Gibraltar Road by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance attached to the Easement Deed, First District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00185 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Firing Range Remediation Project No. 8684 Agreement Authorization, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Russell Ranch which allows the Director of General Services, or designee, to pay the estimated amount of $203,376.00 to the property owner, Russell Family Trust, for the cost of remediation and demolition work required to clean the property that was leased by the County and used as a Sheriff's firing range; b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed 10%, or $20,337.60; and c) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 2007602.Pass Action details Not available
09-00175 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Dental Disease Prevention Program, as follows: a) Approve transition of Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program to the Health Linkages Program of the County Education Office; and b) Authorize the Public Health Department Director to approve and execute any amendments to the Agreement No. 07-65129 that aligns with the termination of Public Health Departments participation in the Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program.Pass Action details Not available
09-00176 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Recycled Water Use Agreement with Santa Maria Pacific, LLC adding the Escolle and Orcutt oil lease sites, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00178 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Jalama Road Storm Damage Repairs, County Project No. 95R131, Federal Project No. ER3033 (003), Third District, as follows: a) Accept Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, Papich Construction, Inc. (not a local vendor), Post Office Box 2210, Pismo Beach, California 93448, and authorize the Clerk to Record.Pass Action details Not available
09-00177 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Orfalea Fund Special Needs Evaluation Grant, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the acceptance of a grant and the related contract signed November 24, 2008, awarding $73,200 from the Orfalea Fund to the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services (DSS), for FY 2008-09 to fund a consultant to evaluate the needs of the County's Special Needs population during an emergency; and b) Approve a Budget Revision Request increasing the budget for DSS by $73,200 for FY 2008-09.Pass Action details Not available
09-00187 A-12)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Belinda S. Zola to the Mental Health Commission, term ending July 1, 2010, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00186 A-13)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Dr. Roger C. Welt to the Historic Landmark Advisory Committee, term ending January 1, 2013, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00191 A-14)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a presentation on the Countywide Geographic Information System (GIS) Program and acceptance of the International GIS Achievement Award (ESRI), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive a brief update/overview on the countywide GIS Program; and b) Accept the international Special Achievement in GIS Award from ESRI. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00190 A-15)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the proposed Santa Barbara County Climate Change Guiding Principles, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a presentation on Santa Barbara County's roles in addressing State climate change requirements; and b) Adopt a Resolution on the Matter of Adopting the Santa Barbara County Climate Change Guiding Principles and Supporting the County's Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to make the County competitive for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Federal economic stimulus bill). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00183 A-16)Agenda ItemReceive and file a report on the County of Santa Barbara’s Pharmacy Discount Card Program.Pass Action details Not available
09-00189 A-17)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: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00182 A-18)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2009-2010 Annual Work Program and Mid-Year Report for Land Use Planning Projects and Policy Initiatives, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file the 2009-2010 Annual Work Program and Mid-Year Report for Land Use Planning Projects and Policy Initiatives; b) Consider recommendations from the Planning Commission; and c) Direct staff to continue work on current projects, required services and operations management as well as initiate the Climate Action Strategy and any additional recommended new projects for the 2009-2010 Annual Work Program. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00184 A-19)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the appeal filed by James Marino on the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission's approval of the Herb Parker art exhibit installation in the meadow area of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Confirm, modify, or set aside the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission's actions on February 9, 2009 regarding the Botanic Garden's proposed Herb Parker temporary art installation. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00202 A-20)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Deputy Sheriff Karl R. Koeller upon his retirement from the Sheriff's Department after over 31 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00201 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with American Cleaners and Laundry to provide laundry services at the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center (Santa Maria Juvenile Hall) and at the Los Prietos Boys Camp/Los Prietos Boys Academy (LPBC/LPBA) for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 08-09, with a not to exceed amount of $160,000.Pass 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
09-00135 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 08APL-00000-00043 and 08APL-00000-00044 for the Charles Kolstad and Valerie Olson Appeals of the County Planning Commission's Approval of the Thielmann Second Dwelling Project (06DVP-00000-00006 and 08CDP-00000-00016), Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Deny the appeals; b) Adopt the required findings for the project contained in Attachment A of the November 13, 2008 County Planning Commission Action Letter, including the CEQA findings; c) Accept the exemption pursuant to Section 15303 (a) of the State CEQA Guidelines contained in Attachment B of the County Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 24, 2008; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project subject to the conditions included as Attachment C of the November 13, 2008 County Planning Commission Action Letter. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00163 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Recommended 2009 Awards, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve grant awards from the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund in conjunction with the County's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and proposed FY 09-10 budget, based on the staff recommendations provided, and conditions outlined; and b) Direct staff to commence the 2010-2012 three-year CREF cycle on July 1, 2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00172 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the California Municipal Finance Authority financing of tax-exempt private activity bonds on behalf of Westmont College, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority; and b) Approve the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain facilities for Westmont College, in a principal amount not to exceed $122,500,000. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00111 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending Sections 2-71 (d), (f) and (k) and adding Section 2-71 (q) of Article X , Chapter 2, relating to the powers and duties of the County Executive Officer, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Sections 2-71 (d), (f) and (k) and adding Section 2-71 (q) of Article X , Chapter 2, relating to the powers and duties of the County Executive Officer; b) Direct that the Board of Supervisors review the Ordinance in one year; and c) Direct that the hiring of a new Planning and Development Director be delayed pending adoption of the above Ordinance.Pass Action details Not available
09-00166 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Five Year Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Years 2009-2014, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive the Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP); b) Refer the CIP to the Planning Commission and request analysis of projects recommended for planning, initiation, or construction during Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for conformity with the County Comprehensive Plan; and c) Review and approve in concept the projects included in the CIP and the Proposed Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00133 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Determine whether or not the County of Santa Barbara will approve a Memorandum of Understanding Amendment that contains provisions relating to the processing of applications for development relating to the Santa Barbara Ranch project. (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
09-00153 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County 2007-2008 Annual Report. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available