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12-00045
| A-1) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2012 as National Eligibility Professionals' Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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12-00046
| A-2) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ray Munoz of the Sheriff’s Department as the January 2012 County of Santa Barbara Employee of the Month. | Pass |
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12-00068
| A-3) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Michael B. Emmons, County Surveyor, upon his retirement after over 14 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara. | Pass |
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12-00052
| A-4) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the 2010-2011 Mitigation Fee Act Annual Report for the Countywide, Orcutt, and Goleta development impact fee programs. | Pass |
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12-00056
| A-5) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Community Development Block Grant to the City of Solvang for American Disability Act Improvements to City Hall and Annex, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract with the City of Solvang for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, in the amount of $36,000.00, for the design and installation of accessibility improvements to the Solvang City Hall and Annex buildings; and
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(a) since the project is a minor modification to an existing structure. | Pass |
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12-00064
| A-6) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the quarterly AB 109 (Public Safety Realignment) Impact Reports for October through December 2011 and Performance Measure Definitions. | Pass |
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12-00066
| A-7) | Agenda Item | Approve Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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12-00069
| A-8) | Agenda Item | Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a three-year Contract with Thomas Walters and Associates, Inc. (not a local vendor) for federal advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $96,410.00 per year. | Pass |
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12-00070
| A-9) | Agenda Item | Approve the amendment of the 2012 Board of Supervisors' schedule of meeting dates and locations to add a regular meeting for the date of Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Santa Barbara. | Pass |
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12-00055
| A-10) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the Annual Report for 2010 for operations at the Santa Barbara Bowl. | Pass |
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12-00057
| A-11) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Lompoc Animal Shelter Renovation Project No. 8592 approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Lompoc Animal Shelter Renovation at 1501 W. Central Ave., Lompoc, estimated construction cost is $215,000.00;
b) Approve the Categorical Exemption pursuant to the County’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines for the maintenance and alterations to the Lompoc Animal Shelter Renovation; and
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to advertise for construction bids for the Lompoc Animal Shelter Renovation. | Pass |
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12-00059
| A-12) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a California Coastal Conservancy Grant Agreement and Resolution for the Tognazzini Property Acquisition, Point Sal Reserve, Third District, as follows:
a) Accept the Planning Commission’s Report showing that the acquisition of the subject Tognazzini Property, APN 113-160-004, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Government Code 65402(a);
b) Adopt a Notice and Resolution Accepting State Grant Funds from the California Coastal Conservancy for the proposed acquisition of the subject Tognazzini Property;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy for the granting of funds to the County of Santa Barbara for the proposed acquisition of the subject Tognazzini Property;
d) Approve a Notice of Exemption; and
e) Direct staff to file this Notice of Exemption on the basis that the acquisition is for the purpose of preservation of open space for park purposes pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15325 (f). | Pass |
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11-00948
| A-13) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Building Ordinance, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code; and
b) Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061 (b), (3), no possibility of impact on the environment. | Pass |
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12-00053
| A-14) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Growth Management Ordinance (MGMO) Annual Director’s Report, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Planning and Development Director’s Annual Report regarding the health and safety findings relative to continuing the Montecito Growth Management Ordinance No. 4763 (MGMO); and
b) Determine that the public health and safety continues to be jeopardized by residential construction such that the MGMO will remain in effect. | Pass |
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11-00953
| A-15) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Public Right-of-Way Special Event Permits, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Santa Barbara County Code, pertaining to the ability to issue Public Right-of-Way Special Event Permits;
b) Adopt administrative procedures for Public Right-of-Way Special Events taking place on Pardall Road in the Isla Vista area;
c) Find that the recommended action is not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, as defined at 14 CCR 15273(a), because the proceeds of the recommended fees will be used for the purpose of meeting departmental operating expenses incurred as a result of the permitted activities. | Pass |
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12-00047
| A-16) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Water Quality Grant Applications, as follows:
a) Authorize the Project Clean Water Manager or designee to seek and apply for water quality project and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities during Fiscal Year 2011/2012;
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(4) (creation of government funding mechanisms); and
c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption. | Pass |
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12-00063
| A-17) | Agenda Item | Approve the appointment of Aleksandar Jevremovic, Assistant County Surveyor, as Interim County Surveyor to commence January 29, 2012. | Pass |
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12-00067
| A-18) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding General Funds for Public Works Transportation for Fiscal Year 2011/12, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Public Works Department to contract the repairs of the public alley from Grand Avenue to Nojoqui Road in Los Olivos and utilize General Funds Fiscal Year 11/12 Roads Designation for the work;
b) Authorize the Public Works Department to contract the repairs of the Rayville Road Santa Maria area and utilize General Funds Fiscal Year 11/12 Roads Designation for the work;
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids for Fiscal Year 11/12 Surface Treatment on Padaro Lane and West Main Street in First and Fourth Districts;
d) Approve Budget Revision No. 0001925;
e) Find that proposed action items a), b), and c) are for the operation, leasing or licensing of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical feature, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 | Pass |
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12-00062
| A-19) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Ellwood Pipeline, Inc. Line 96 Modification Project and Ordinance/Franchise CEQA Findings, Third District, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Urgency Ordinance, to be effective immediately, granting the Public Pipeline Franchise to EPI to facilitate EPI’s Line 96 Modification Project;
b) Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), find and approve action, as follows:
i) Find that the Ellwood Pipeline Company Line 96 Modification Project Final Environmental Impact Report FEIR 09-EIR-00000-00005 (Ellwood FEIR) was reviewed, considered and certified by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on August 3, 2011 and is on file with the State Clearinghouse as file No. 2009111034;
ii) Determine that the issuance of the Public Pipeline Franchise is within the scope of the project for which the Ellwood FEIR was certified; and
iii) After reviewing and considering the Ellwood FEIR that the Board of Supervisors adopts CEQA findings and, pursuant to 14 CCR (CEQA Guideline) 15162, determines that no su | Pass |
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12-00048
| A-20) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Land Development Fee Resolution, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Adopt a Resolution to amend Land Development Fees effective on May 5, 2012;
b) Determine the activity to be exempt via 15273(a); and
c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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12-00061
| A-21) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending the Animal Services Fee Schedule, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending the Animal Services Fee Schedule; and
b) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines. | Pass |
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12-00051
| A-22) | Agenda Item | Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4440 of Chapter 2, Article XII, of the Santa Barbara County Code; to add sections 2-93.2, 2-93.3, 2-93.4 and 2-93.5 relating to the Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring Programs. | Pass |
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12-00073
| A-23) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Chhitu Patel to the Mental Health Commission, term ending January 17, 2015, Fourth District. | Pass |
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12-00001
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11-00872
| 1) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara Poverty Initiative and Assessment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Accept a contribution from The Santa Barbara Foundation in the amount of $30,000.00, subject to the conditions stated, for the purpose of funding a countywide poverty impact assessment, and approve a Budget Revision Request; (4/5 Vote Required)
b) Direct staff to return to the Board in mid 2012 to report on the results of the poverty impact assessment and provide recommendations of priorities and strategies to more efficiently and effectively allocate social safety-net resources; and
c) Determine, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), that the above actions do not constitute approval of a project subject to CEQA review, because they are a funding mechanism that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | Pass |
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12-00072
| 2) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2012 Legislative Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a report on issues and projects included as part of the Santa Barbara County’s 2012 Legislative Platform;
b) Adopt the County’s 2012 Legislative Platform; and
c) Receive and file the year end Federal Advocacy Report from Tom Walters and Associates Inc.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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12-00071
| 3) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the existing vacancy on the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS. 15 MIN.)
a) Conduct applicant interviews and receive and file written documentation from the following four applicants who have filed applications for a public member position on the Retirement Board:
i) Robert Kraines;
ii) Suzan Garner
iii) Jonathan Ziegler; and
iv) Trent Benedetti;
b) Consider the appointment of one candidate to a three year term on the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System; or
c) Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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12-00022
| 4) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Fees, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to increase fees for EMT certification, re-certification, and EMT-P accreditations; and
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment. | Pass |
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12-00013
| 5) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a revision of the County Weights and Measures Chapter 34-C, Weights and Measures, and adoption of the Agricultural Commissioner's Revised Fee Schedule, as follows:
a) Consider recommendations regarding the revision of Chapter 34-C of the County Code, Weights and Measures, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance revising Chapter 34-C of the County Code, Weights and Measures; and
ii) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption; and
b) Consider recommendations regarding the revision of the Agricultural Commissioner’s fee schedule, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending the Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule; and
ii) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption. | Pass |
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12-00050
| 6) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding public parking in high-fire danger areas, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a staff report regarding public parking in high fire danger areas in the south coast foothills;
b) Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to exemptions found at 14 CCR 15301 and 14 CCR 15311(a);
c) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption;
d) Adopt a Resolution that designates Tunnel Road, north from Montrose Place to its terminus, as “No Parking” and a tow away zone during National Weather Service or County Fire Chiefs declared “Red Flag Warnings” in the area;
e) Direct staff to place permanent signage at trailheads in the unincorporated county to educate public about the risk of fire and open flame in the area;
f) Direct staff to work with other jurisdictions and agencies along the foothill areas with authority to encourage their jurisdictions to adopt similar Ordinances that restrict parking in high fire danger trail areas that have ingress/egress co | Pass |
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12-00054
| 7) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding initiation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of a recommended resource recovery project to process waste currently buried at the Tajiguas Landfill, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the recommended resource recovery project to process waste currently buried at the Tajiguas Landfill;
b) Direct staff to initiate review of the project pursuant to the CEQA and designate the County Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division (RRWMD) as the CEQA Lead Agency;
c) Direct staff to develop a term sheet to be approved by the County and Mustang Renewable Power Ventures, the County’s preferred project vendor, to formalize Mustang’s offer to fund the environmental review;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to send requests to each Mayor of the participating cities (Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang) to adopt a Resolution indicating their continuing interest in the project; and
e) Direct staff to eliminate from consideration the other proposals submitted as part | Pass |
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11-00607
| 8) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal filed by Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. and Janice F. Karman of the Montecito Planning Commission’s denial of the Bagdasarian appeal, 10APL-00000-00016, and de novo denial of the Bagdasarian Land Use Permit, 09LUP-00000-00256, for existing unpermitted pedestrian bridges, grading and retaining walls within an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, located at 1192 and 1194 East Mountain Drive, in the Montecito area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Uphold the appeal, Case No. 11APL-00000-00009;
b) Make the required findings for de novo approval of the modified project, 09LUP-00000-00256, including CEQA findings;
c) Determine the modified project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e); and
d) Approve de novo the modified project Case No. 09LUP-00000-00256 with required conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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