Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 2/20/2007 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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07-00167 A-1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the agreements for Preliminary Design Work for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Penfield and Smith (a local vendor) for the period of February 20, 2007 through February 1, 2008 in the amount of $134,331 for preliminary design work for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project; b) Approve a contingency in the amount of $20,000 for additional tasks that may be needed to complete the project; and c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the Lower Mission Creek Improvements with City of Santa Barbara to contribute 25% of the cost of the preliminary design work.Pass Action details Not available
07-00164 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of easement by Flood Control, as follows: a) Approve the attached Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding the proposed acceptance of fee ownership of the parcel known as APN 117-030-098 which parcel is located adjacent to the Blosser Flood Control Channel in Santa Maria; and b) Execute the Certificate of Acceptance attached to the Grant Deed regarding the above referenced property.Pass Action details Not available
07-00168 A-3)Agenda ItemEmbarcadero Municipal Improvement District - Approve the request of the Embarcadero Municipal Improvement District for the consolidation of the General District Election with the Statewide General Election on Even-Numbered Years. Pass Action details Not available
07-00153 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fire Station 11 Facilities Remodel Project # 8667, Third District, as follows: A) Approve the plans and specifications to renovate and upgrade the existing restroom facilities at Fire Station 11 in Goleta. The estimated construction cost is $185,000. b) Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for construction bids for the Fire Station 11 facilities remodel project.Pass Action details Not available
07-00155 A-5)Agenda ItemConsider the recommendations regarding the Santa Maria Fuel System Upgrade Project # 8566, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications to upgrade the fuel dispensing systems at the existing fuel facility in Santa Maria. The estimated construction cost is $244,000; b) Adopt the Categorical Exemption pursuant to the County's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the Santa Maria Fuel System Upgrade project; and c) Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for construction bids for the fuel system upgrade project.Pass Action details Not available
07-00156 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport (AIP 10) Project # 8555, Third District, as follows: a) Accept Notice of Completion for work performed by Union Asphalt Inc., (A Local Vendor), P.O. Box 1280; Santa Maria, California 93456 and authorize Clerk to record. b) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the Contractor in the amount of $493,518.53.Pass Action details Not available
07-00165 A-7)Agenda ItemAuthorize the General Services Department to advertise for the ITS Networks AC Replacement Project, No. F01005 (Air Conditioning Equipment replacement for main computer room) for public bidding.Pass Action details Not available
07-00154 A-8)Agenda ItemAccept Notice of Completion for work performed by the Contractor, Granite Construction Company, Inc.(a local vendor) for Construction of Storm Damaged Asphalt Concrete Overlay and Roadway Repair (County Project # 810527) in the First, Second and Third Districts.Pass Action details Not available
07-00157 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider the recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Landfill Phase 1B Liner Construction, County Project # 828345, Third District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for construction of the Tajiguas Landfill Phase 1B Liner, County Project No. 828345; and b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $3,429,472.80 to the lowest responsible bidder, Whitaker Contractors, Inc., subject to the provisions of documents and certification, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; and c) Authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract upon return of the Contractor's executed contract documents and the approval of the County Counsel, Auditor Controller and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve a contingency in the amount of $183,973.64 for construction of the Tajiguas Landfill Phase 1B Liner, County Project No. 828345. e) Approve contract in the amount of $254,887.00 with the engineering firm of Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates (BAS) to provide construction managePass Action details Not available
07-00161 A-10)Agenda ItemAdopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on La Cumbre Road at Pueblo Avenue in the Santa Barbara area, Second District. Pass Action details Not available
07-00162 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the construction of 2006/2007 Proposition 42 asphalt concrete overlay, Project No. 810529, First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for Construction of 2006/2007 Proposition 42 Asphalt Concrete Overlay in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Supervisorial Districts of Santa Barbara County, County Project No. 810529; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $880,047.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, Granite Construction Company, (a local vendor with an office in Santa Barbara), P.O. Box 50085, Watsonville, CA 95077-5085, subject to the provisions of documents and certification as set forth in the plans specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; c) 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, Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; and d) Approve a contingency fund in the amount of $56,502.35 for Construction of 2006/2007 ProPass Action details Not available
07-00160 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove the Application for Destruction of Records, Internal Affairs Files, at least five (5) years old.Pass Action details Not available
07-00158 A-13)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Jack Overall to the Montecito Planning Commission.Pass Action details Not available
07-00169 A-15)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations regarding the 2007-2008 Annual Work Program for Land Use Planning & Policy Initiatives, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Direct staff of the Office of Long Range Planning to implement new potential projects recommended by the Planning Commission. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATIONS: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00166 A-16)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider an appeal filed by the applicant (Case No. 06APL-00000-00038) of the Montecito Planning Commission's September 20, 2006 decision to uphold the Planning and Development Department's denial of the proposed Franklin Veterinary Clinic (Case Nos.05HOC-00000-00008 and 05APL-00000-00033) located at 1396 Greenworth Place, Montecito Area (APN 009-190-009), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 06APL-00000-00038, thereby upholding the Montecito Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Planning and Development Department's denial of the proposed Franklin Veterinary Clinic; b) Adopt the required findings for denial of the proposed veterinary practice specified in Attachment A of the Montecito Planning Commission action letter (Attachment C to this Board Letter), dated September 27, 2006; and c) Deny the proposed project, Case No. 05HOC-00000-00008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00170 A-17)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the County Planning Commission's January 3, 2007 recommendation of approval of the proposed Vasquez Ranch Zoning Map Amendment [Case No. 06RZN-0000-00006] and Minor Conditional Use Permit for Agricultural Employee Dwellings [Case No. 06CUP-00000-00029]. The Zoning Map Amendment involves AP Nos. 081-240-033 and -039. The Conditional Use Permit involves AP No. 081-240-039. These two adjacent parcels are located approximately 1.5 miles east of El Capitan Creek and 1 mile north of Highway 101, at 610 Calle Equestre, in the Gaviota area, Third District, as follows (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.): a) Adopt the required findings for the Zoning Map Amendment, 06RZN-00000-00006, specified in the County Planning Commission Action Letter dated January 3, 2007, including CEQA findings; b) Adopt the required findings for the Conditional Use Permit, 06CUP-00000-00030, specified in the County Planning Commission Action Letter dated January 3, 2007, including CEQA findings; c) Accept the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15301 of the Guidelines for ImpPass Action details Not available
07-00172 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
07-00174 A-20)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT B WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
07-00173 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT C WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
07-00051 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider an appeal filed by Patrick Nesbitt, the applicant, (Case No. 06APL-00000-00041) of the County Zoning Administrator's October 23, 2006 denial of the request for a Variance to the Floor Area Ratio maximum for a residential dwelling (Case No. 05VAR-00000-00005) in the Summerland area, First District, as follows: EST. TIME: 1 HR.) Either: a) Approve the appeal; adopt the required findings for the project, including CEQA findings; and grant de novo approval of the Variance request, subject to the conditions of approval; or b) Deny the appeal, thereby upholding the Zoning Administrator's decision; and grant a continuance to allow staff to come back with findings to support denial of the Variance. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
06-01032 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Declaration as Excess; Portion of the Baron Ranch, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Declare County-owned Land as Surplus by the following: (i) Adopt a Resolution Declaring Real Property as Surplus, which declares a 140-acre portion of the County-owned property known as the Baron Ranch (APN 081-150-032) as surplus to County's needs (3 votes required pursuant to Government Code §§ 50569 and 25005); (ii) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(b)(3); b) If the above actions are approved, authorize the Real Property Division of the Public Works Department to: (i) Submit a request to the Santa Barbara Planning Commission to determine if the sale and transfer of the Portion would be in compliance with the County's adopted General Plan (Government Code § 65402); (ii) Order an appraisal to determine the market value of the Portion; and (iii) Evaluate the potential payoff or transfer of debt associated with the possible sale or tPass Action details Not available
07-00050 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations from the Montecito Planning Commission regarding the Resource Management Zone Accessory Structures which provide additional water storage, swimming pools and water storage tanks, and Uses Ordinance Amendment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt findings for approval of the proposed ordinance; b) Find that the adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and c) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance (Case No. 06ORD-00000-00021) amending Section 35-2, the Santa Barbara County Montecito Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
07-00011 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the appeal filed by the applicant, Westmont College, (Case No. 06APL-00000-00044) of the Montecito Planning Commission's November 20, 2006 approval of a revised Conditional Use Permit including an updated Campus Master Plan (Case No. 90-CP-096 RV01) for Westmont College in the Montecito area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Deny the appeal, thereby upholding the Montecito Planning Commission's decision; b) Adopt the required findings for approval of 90-CP-096 RV01, including the Campus Master Plan for Westmont College, specified in the Montecito Planning Commission action letter, dated November 30, 2006, including CEQA findings; c) Certify the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, 05SEIR-00000-00010 to Negative Declaration 90-ND-60, Negative Declaration 74-ND-140, and Environmental Impact Report 76-EIR-1, including the FSEIR Revision Letter (RV1), dated September 29, 2006, as revised by staff memorandum dated October 30, 2006, which describes the environmental effects and policy consistency of the final revised project and includPass Action details Not available
07-00105 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Guidelines, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Discuss whether to pursue revisions to the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Guidelines, including Section 3.6, which reserves half of each cycle's CREF fees for land acquisitional projects; and b) Direct staff to return with recommended language to execute desired revisions, if any. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
07-00152 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding actions by Santa Barbara County to address the potential impacts of expanded gaming as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider the approval and execution of a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger regarding the potential impacts associated with expanded gaming; b) Consider the adoption of a resolution expressing the position of Santa Barbara County with respect to potential impacts associated with expanded gaming; and c) Provide any addition direction to staff as deemed appropriate. Pass Action details Not available
07-00016 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an ordinance amending Section 15-9 of Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding California Fire Code Section 103.1.4.1, Appeals, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an ordinance amending Article I of Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding the operations of a Fire Board of Appeal; b) Appoint five (5) members to County Fire's Board of Appeals; and c) Adopt by resolution, the operating rules and regulations for County Fire's Board of Appeals. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available