Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2014 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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14-00837 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing the month of November 2014 as National Adoption and Permanency Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00849 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00843 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Meg Beard of the Public Health Department as the November 2014 Employee of the Month for Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00836 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Los Padres Forestwatch upon 10 years of protecting the Los Padres National Forest.Pass Action details Not available
14-00874 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Darlene Bierig as the 2014 Montecito Association Citizen of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
14-00842 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Valerie Kushnerov upon her retirement after over eight years of service with the Goleta Union School District Board of Trustees.Pass Action details Not available
14-00855 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff’s Lieutenant Steve Robel and Administrative Office Professional III Nancy Robel, upon their retirement from the Sheriff’s Department and for their faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
14-00864 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the U.C. Cooperative Extension Agreement Fiscal Year 2014-2015, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for services delivered by the Cooperative Extension Office (UCCE) for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 in the amount of $162,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). Pass Action details Not available
14-00873 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval and execution of First Amendments to the HOME loan documents and Partial Reconveyances for Cypress Court HOME Project, and Mortgagee Consent for City of Lompoc RDA loan documents; Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following documents (HOME Loan Documents) in order to change the legal description of the property that secures the County’s HOME loan (Property) in accordance with the Amended Legal Description, which will be incorporated into each HOME loan Document as “Exhibit A”; i) First Amendment to the Deed of Trust Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement; ii) First Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; and iii) First Amendment to HOME Loan Documents; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following documents (RDA Loan Documents) as Mortgagee Consent in order to facilitate a change to the legal description of the property that secures a loan held by the City of Lompoc as the successor agency to the Lompoc RedevelopmenPass Action details Not available
14-00866 A-10)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Boornazian, Jensen and Garthe, a Professional Corporation, extending the term of the Agreement for one year and increasing the payment limit by $50,000.00. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
14-00875 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Special Counsel Services, Resource Recovery Project - Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Special Counsel Services, Resource Recovery Project with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Orrick), in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00090 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Re-Ratification of the Drought Proclamation passed December 2, 2014, (Thirteenth Thirty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for Drought and Water Supply Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c); b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return monthly for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that this project was found to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15269(a), and that the proposed actions are within the scope of the prior CEQA exemption.Pass Action details Not available
14-00687 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 12 of the Santa Barbara County Code, as follows: a) Consider adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Emergency Management; and b) Find that this activity is exempt from review on the basis that it can be seen with certainties that there is no possibility that the activity may have significant effect on the environment under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and approve of filing a Notice of Exemption on this basis.Pass Action details Not available
14-00865 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Transfer of CSAC-EIA Medical Malpractice Coverage from Program I (Self-Insured) to Program II (Primary Insurance), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a “Memorandum of Understanding, Medical Malpractice Program,” with CSAC Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA); and b) Authorize the Board’s designated representative to the CSAC-EIA’s board to execute any future amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and such other documents that may be needed related to the Medical Malpractice Program.Pass Action details Not available
14-00871 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
14-00840 A-16)Agenda ItemEstablish the classification of Deputy County Executive Officer (8035, $44.733 - $73.861/hour) effective October 27, 2014.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00861 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract for Deputy District Attorneys in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud program and Automobile Insurance Fraud program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Contract with Jillian Ostrove for the District Attorney Office Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Unit, effective November 24, 2014 through June 30, 2015, in the amount of $56,300.00; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Contract with James Daloisio for the District Attorney Automobile Insurance Fraud Unit, effective November 10, 2014 through June 30, 2015, in the amount of $59,815.00.Pass Action details Not available
14-00867 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of $25,000.00 in grant funding for the PulsePoint CPR project, as follows: a) Authorize the Fire Department to accept $25,000.00 in grant funding from the Orfalea Aware and Prepare Initiative for the PulsePoint Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Project; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003705; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 Action details Not available
14-00839 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Main Jail Kitchen Renovation/Sewer Replacement Project No. 8720 Contract Amendment; Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Vernon Edwards Constructors, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Jail Kitchen Sewer Replacement in the amount of $59,771.97; b) Re-authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $84,380.50, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and c) Determine that the proposed project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 on October 13, 2013, and that a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and that the above actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
14-00846 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding New Cuyama Pool Incident Reconstruction Project No. 8736 Professional Services Agreement; First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Ravatt, Albrecht and Associates, Inc. to provide Architectural, Engineering, and related professional design services for the New Cuyama Pool Incident Reconstruction Project 8736, with a maximum compensation limit of $224,005.00; and b) Determine that the proposed project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 on October 15, 2013, and that a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and that the above actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. Pass Action details Not available
14-00872 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Arroyo Burro Beach Restroom Project, Project No. 8500; Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote required) a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the General Services Department for the Arroyo Burro Beach Restroom Project No. 8500, located within the City of Santa Barbara (Project); b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to advertise for construction bids for the Project; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003708 transferring funds from the Parks Division to General Services; and d) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA Sections 15301, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, and 15303, which consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilPass Action details Video Video
14-00856 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Authorization of Professional Services Contract with Rincon Consultants Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Rancho La Laguna Project; Third and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. (not a local vendor), for a base Contract amount not to exceed $123,519.00 for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Rancho La Laguna Tentative Tract Map project for the period beginning November 5, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2015; b) Authorize the Director of Planning and Development or designee to approve changes or additions in the services being performed under the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $12,352.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $135,871.00; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that these activities may have a significantPass Action details Not available
14-00847 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Grant Contracts; Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Contract with the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, in the amount of $6,039.00, to purchase equipment to care for pelagic birds at the Seabird Care Center, located in Goleta; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a CREF Contract with the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, in the amount of $30,000.00, to install the Presentation Wall Project at the Maritime Museum, located at the harbor in Santa Barbara; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a CREF Contract with the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, in the amount of $30,000.00, towards the California Coastal Immersion Zone exhibit at the Ty Warner Sea Center, located on the wharf in Santa Barbara; d) Determine that the allocation of the CREF grant to purchase equipment to care for pelagic birds is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15301(a) of the State GuidelinesPass Action details Video Video
14-00833 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Young America’s Foundation notice of nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract, Camino Cielo area; Third District, as follows: a) Receive and file the notice of nonrenewal submitted by the landowner for Agricultural Preserve 73-AP-001; and b) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
14-00834 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Young America’s Foundation notice of nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract, Camino Cielo area; Third District, as follows: a) Receive and file the notice of nonrenewal submitted by the landowner for Agricultural Preserve 70-AP-159; and b) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
14-00835 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Young America’s Foundation notice of nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract, Camino Cielo area; Third District, as follows: a) Receive and file the notice of nonrenewal submitted by the landowner for Agricultural Preserve 71-AP-017; and b) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
14-00773 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a proposed Ordinance to adjust the Public Health Department (PHD) Health Care Center Medical Services Fees, to increase fees for medical services to 180% of the established Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and to amend the sliding fee scale discounts for indigent and uninsured patients under 200% of federal poverty level, as follows: a) Approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to increase PHD Medical Services fees and amend the Sliding Fee Scale discounts; b) Allow the Public Health Director to establish any new or additional services at either the lesser of the internally calculated fees (which is based on actual costs) or 180% of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), as a governmental funding mechanism or fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00857 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Patient Centered Medical Home Capital Improvement Funding - Lompoc Health Care Center; Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote required) a) Authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept and receive Grant Award 1 C8CCS27684-01-00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Affordable Care Act Patient Centered Medical Home - Facility Improvements Grant Program for the period September 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016 in the amount of $229,046.00; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003699 reflecting unanticipated revenue from the Federal government for HRSA Patient Centered Medical Home Capital Improvement funds in the amount of $229,046.00 for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentiallPass Action details Not available
14-00859 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of the Federal Sub-Grant Award for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Director of Environmental Health Services to accept a federally-funded sub-grant (HMEP Grant Award Face Sheet) through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the period October 15, 2014 through September 15, 2015 in the amount of $20,000.00 for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003687 reflecting $20,000.00 of unanticipated revenue from the Office of Emergency Services and increasing Services and Supplies in the County’s financial system; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and direct stPass Action details Not available
14-00851 A-30)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Las Vegas/San Pedro Creeks Capacity Improvement Project; Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (not a local vendor) for Phase 1 engineering design services of the Las Vegas/San Pedro Creeks Capacity Improvement Project amending the Contract end date from December 31, 2014, to December 31, 2016; and b) Determine, pursuant to 14 CCR 15162, that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted for the Las Vegas-San Pedro Creeks Capacity Improvement Project on October 4, 2011, an Addendum to the MND was approved on April 10, 2012, and an additional Addendum to the MND was approved on August 19, 2014, that no substantial changes are proposed in the project, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance has been received with respect to the project or the miPass Action details Not available
14-00852 A-31)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Unit 2 Channel Drainage Capacity Improvement Project, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Penfield and Smith (a local vendor) for engineering services for the Unit 2 Channel Drainage Capacity Improvement Project increasing the Contract from an amount of $274,452.00 to a new Contract amount of $315,017.00, an increase of $40,565.00 and extending the Contract period from June 30, 2014 to December 31, 2016; b) Authorize a 10% increase in contingency in the amount of $4,056.50 for a total amount of contingency of $31,501.70 with Penfield and Smith (P&S) for additional work that may be needed to complete work for the Project; and c) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CPass Action details Not available
14-00853 A-32)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Yuba River Accord Water Purchase Agreement, as follows: a) Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee upon review and approval by County Counsel to execute Agreements with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) necessary for the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) to participate in the Yuba River Accord Water Purchase Program; b) Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute a Release, Assumption and Indemnification Agreement with the Central Coast Water Authority for the Yuba River Accord Water Purchase Program; and c) Determine that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3), 15378(b)(5), and 15301, as the program is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment and the program utilizes existing facilities. Pass Action details Not available
14-00844 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of a $10,000.00 Cash Donation to the Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a cash donation of $10,000.00 from Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003637 establishing appropriations of $10,000.00 in the Sheriff General Fund, funded by the donation; and c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00845 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract with Dr. Jon Smith for Pathology services through June 30, 2015 for an amount not to exceed $308,000.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract for Pathology services with Dr. Jon Smith (not a local vendor) for an amount not to exceed $308,000.00 expiring June 30, 2015; b) Approve Budget Journal Entry No. 0003692 shifting $247,705.00 from Salaries and Benefits object level and releasing $15,355.00 in Restricted Fund Balance to the Services and Supplies object level; and c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b) (5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00854 A-35)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara for 211 Helpline Service, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara (a local vendor) for the 211 Helpline Service for a total Contract amount not to exceed $150,355.00 effective upon Board of Supervisor approval through June 30, 2015 (the Agreement); b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0003654; and c) Determine that the execution of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the execution of the Agreement is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00868 A-36)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigents with North County Defense Team and the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Barbara for the provision of conflict defense (alternate Public Defender) services in the North County Superior Court for the period of November 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014 for the amount of $71,748.02 per month.Pass Action details Not available
14-00869 A-37)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Master Contract for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigents with Criminal Defense Associates and the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Barbara for an extension for the provision of conflict defense (alternate Public Defender) services in the South County Superior Court for the period of November 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014 for the amount of $67,483.55 per month.Pass Action details Not available
14-00838 A-38)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Philip Charles Beguhl to the Fish and Game Commission, open term, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
14-00862 A-39)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendments to Santa Barbara County Code: Occupational Health Ordinance, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 2, Article XVI; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00858 A-40)Agenda ItemConsider recommendation that subsequent to the hearing held on December 2, 2014, Planning and Development received written notification from the agent, Mr. Robert McCormick, requesting that the application for the proposed telecom facility (13CUP-00000-00014) be withdrawn.Pass Action details Not available
14-00863 A-41)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the appeal filed by Michael Brand, Case No. 14APL-00000-00023, of the County Planning Commission’s September 10, 2014, receipt and filing of the staff report on condition compliance for Lehigh Hanson Aggregates Conditional Use Permit Case No. 86-CP-106 RV01 and Reclamation Plan Case No. 86-RP-006 RV01, as follows: (EST. TIME 45 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 14APL-00000-00023, thereby affirming the County Planning Commission’s receipt and filing of the staff report and directing staff to return to the Planning Commission in four years (September, 2018) to provide a review of the applicant’s permit compliance record, as shown in the Planning Commission Action Letter, dated September 12, 2014; and b) Determine that no additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(c). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Not available
14-00870 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a presentation from the Fifth District reviewing the third annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)Pass Action details Video Video
14-00802 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to amend Chapter 7 - Animals and Fowl, inclusive of Article VIII pertaining to dangerous dogs, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 7 - Animals and Fowls; b) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Santa Barbara County Code; c) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and d) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda for December 2, 2014 to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Santa Barbara County Code; and ii) Determine that adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Santa Barbara County Code is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICPass Action details Video Video
14-00850 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Board of Supervisors’ appointment to the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file an update on the existing vacancy on the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System; and b) Consider the recommendation of the Board of Supervisors’ subcommittee to appoint Jonathan Ziegler to the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System to complete the unexpired term of R. Guy Kraines ending December 31, 2014 and to fill a new three year term ending December 31, 2017. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
14-00848 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Contract for law enforcement services on the Chumash Reservation, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Authorize and direct the Chair to execute a Contract for law enforcement services with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians effective January 1, 2015; and b) Determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b) (3). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
14-00832 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 7A - Percent for Arts Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 7A - Percent for Arts Program; b) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code; c) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and d) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of January 13, 2015 to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code; ii) Adopt a Resolution to amend the “Percent for Arts Guidelines”; and iii) Determine that adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on tPass Action details Video Video
14-00876 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Human Services Commission - Recommendation for Proposed New Funding Cycle Concept for Fiscal Year’s 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 General Fund Grants for the Delivery of Human Services, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider recommendations from the County of Santa Barbara Human Services Commission for the proposed New Funding Cycle Concept for the three-year 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 funding cycle for the delivery of Human Services (Three-Year Funding Cycle Concept); b) Approve the Three-Year Funding Cycle Concept recommended by the Human Services Commission including any modifications made by the Board during the public hearing; c) Provide direction to the Human Services Commission (HSC) and Staff, as follows: i) Prioritize funding for homeless shelter operations in upcoming grant process given reduction in available funding; or ii) Allow the process to go forward as proposed, (Recommendation b) above) wherein shelter providers apply directly to the HSC program for funding, and depending on the outcomPass Action details Video Video
14-00793 7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval of Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) and Adoption of Ordinance for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, as follows: a) Accept and approve the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) to establish County policy regarding Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems within Santa Barbara County and direct the Environmental Health Services Director to submit the LAMP to the Regional Water Quality Control Board for approval; b) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapters 18, 18C, 24A and 29 of the Santa Barbara County Code by repealing sections 18-2, 18-4, 18-7, 18 7.1, 29-6 through 29-20, and amending Chapters 18C and Chapter 24A; and c) Find that the actions of accepting and approving the LAMP and amending the Ordinances is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15307 and 15308 because these actions are for the protection of natural resources and the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00792 8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Adoption of Ordinances for the Repeal of Chapter 16, Article II and Chapter 18, Article X for Environmental Health Services related County Codes, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article II, entitled “Milk”, sections 16-7 through 16-16; b) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article X, entitled “Establishment and Operation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries” sections 18-75 through 18-83; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 Action details Video Video
14-00824 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Property Tax Exchange Agreement for Summit View Homes Reorganization with the City of Lompoc (LAFCO No. 14-1), as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the status of negotiations on a tax exchange Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara (County) and the City of Lompoc (City) as required by the Summit View Homes Reorganization (LAFCO File No. 14-1); and b) Provide staff with direction on one of the following options: Option 1: i) Adopt a Resolution providing for a negotiated exchange of property tax revenues pertaining to the Summit View Homes Reorganization (LAFCO No. 14-1), an annexation to the City of Lompoc, annexation to the Mission Hills Community Services District, detachment from the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District and detachment from the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County; ii) Approve a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Transfer Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Lompoc regarding the transfer of RHNA housing unPass Action details Video Video
14-00860 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Draft 2015 Legislative Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report and provide staff with direction about any recommended changes to the County’s Draft 2015 Legislative Platform; and b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as it consists of general policy and procedure making. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
14-00841 11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Terms and Conditions of Employment: Elected Members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4627 and enacting a new Ordinance that will set biweekly compensation of the Board of Supervisors to provide benefits to the Board of Supervisors equal to those of elected and appointed department heads; b) Approve the related budget revision (BRR) to appropriate the required general funds to implement this recommendation; and c) Determine that these actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as they are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(2). Pass Action details Video Video
14-00796 12)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding San Antonio Groundwater Basin Study, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Funding Agreement No. 14WSCA600081610 with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to initiate a comprehensive five-year study (project period being November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2019) of the San Antonio Groundwater Basin in order to assess current and future water availability in the amount of $778,928.00 for the first phase of the project in which $673,950.00 to be funded by the County Water Agency, $104,978.00 to be funded by the USGS; and b) Find that the San Antonio Groundwater Study is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15262; Feasibility and Planning Studies and Section 15306 (Class 6) Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE Pass Action details Video Video
14-00816 13)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 14APL-00000-00022, appeal filed by Antonia Robertson and Laurence Dworet, of the County Planning Commission’s August 27, 2014 de novo approval of the Walker Single Family Dwelling Demolition and Rebuild, Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024, located at 454 Toro Canyon Road in the Toro Canyon Area; First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 14APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit with hearing (Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024); c) Determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15303 and post a Notice of Exemption; and d) Approve the project, Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024, thereby affirming de novo the decision of the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
14-00816  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 14APL-00000-00022, appeal filed by Antonia Robertson and Laurence Dworet, of the County Planning Commission’s August 27, 2014 de novo approval of the Walker Single Family Dwelling Demolition and Rebuild, Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024, located at 454 Toro Canyon Road in the Toro Canyon Area; First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 14APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit with hearing (Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024); c) Determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15303 and post a Notice of Exemption; and d) Approve the project, Case No. 13CDH-00000-00024, thereby affirming de novo the decision of the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Not available