Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 2/3/2015 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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15-00107 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of February 2015 as National Oral Health Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00115 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring MUFG Union Bank for over 50 years of service in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00100 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of February 2015 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00108 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring James Snodgrass of the Fire Department as the February 2015 Employee of the Month for Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00101 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Barbara Grunewald, Administrative Office Professional III, upon her retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after 23 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00114 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of February 2015 as Black History Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
15-00102 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gabriel Paul Zapien-Ybarra as the 2014 Junior Carpinterian of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
15-00104 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring David Powdrell as the 2014 Carpinterian of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
15-00116 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Peter Jordano and Gerd Jordano as the recipients of the 2015 Life Chronicles Father Virgil Remarkable Life Award. Pass Action details Not available
15-00105 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval of the Light Brown Apple Moth Agreement 14-0502-SF, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to be reimbursed for regulatory activities for the Light Brown Apple Moth Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 in the amount of $136,350.00; 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
15-00048 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding re-ratification of the Drought Proclamation Passed November 10, 2015, (Thirty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt the 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 by your Board 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
15-00034 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Animal Services Fee Schedule, as follows: a) Approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Animal Services Fee Schedule; and b) Determine that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to 14 CCR 15273 and Public Resources Code §21080, subdivision (b)(8)(A) and (B), in that the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and materials.Pass Action details Not available
15-00113 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement with McKesson Information Systems, LLC, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment (No. P15000027) to License Agreement (No. C0407770) with McKesson Information Solutions, LLC, not a local vender, that includes software licensing, maintenance, anticipated upgrades and processing services for patient billing in an amount not to exceed $567,600.00, for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2017; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from the 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. Pass Action details Not available
15-00118 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the California Health Benefit Exchange Agreement, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to sign the Amendment to the Agreement with the California Health Benefit Exchange, in order for the Public Health Department to retain its status as a Certified Enrollment Entity through June 30, 2015; and b) 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.Pass Action details Not available
15-00117 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Landfill Phase IIIB Groundwater Protection System, County Project No. 828358, Third District, as follows: a) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for this project by the contractor, Papich Construction, Inc. in the amount of $5,477,586.29; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that it is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
15-00110 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for Law Enforcement Services through June 30, 2018, as follows: a) Approve a contract for law enforcement services between the Sheriff and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for School Resource Deputy services for the term between January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018; and b) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b) (5), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
15-00109 A-17)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Sharon Byrne to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Drug Problems, term ending March 1, 2018, First District.Pass Action details Not available
15-00125 A-18)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Hannah Rubalcava to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2018, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
15-00112 A-19)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Las Varas Ranch Project, Case Nos. 05TPM-00000-00002, 05LLA-00000-00005, 05LLA-00000-00006, 07RZN-00000-00006, 07RZN-00000-00007, 07CUP-00000-00057, 11COC-00000-00001, 11CDP-00000-00078, Assessor Parcel Nos. 079-080-001, -002, -009, -012, -013, -014, -022, and 081-240-003 and -014 (retired to 081-240-049) [total of 1,784 acres] located at 10045 Calle Real in the Gaviota area, and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation that the Board of Supervisors not certify the Environmental Impact Report (10EIR-00000-00005) and require additional environmental review, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR 30 MIN.) a) Follow staff’s recommendation and conclude that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Las Varas Ranch project is adequate with the addition of minor clarifications in the form of an EIR Revision Letter; and b) Direct staff to return to the Planning Commission for a full recommendation on the project pursuant to Government Code Section 65354. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
15-00119 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ordinance Amendments to County Code Chapters 9A, 10, 11, 14, 14C, and 25, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapters 9A, 10, 11, 14, 14C, and 25 to address costs associated with enforcement related actions and to provide an appeal process for such costs; and b) Determine that these amendments do not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are thus exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
15-00120 A-21)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Case No. 14RZN-00000-00004, proposing to rezone 3.2 acres from 40-AL-O under Ordinance 661 to AG-II-100 in compliance with Section 35.104 of the County Land Use and Development Code; and Case No. 14CUP-00000-00019, to allow construction and operation of an unstaffed telecommunications facility with a 55-foot tall antenna support structure designed to resemble a pine tree, located within a 840 square foot lease area on a 3.2-acre parcel located at 2937 San Marcos Pass Road, APN 153-080-008, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 14RZN-00000-00004 and14CUP-00000-00019, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Sections 15061(b)(3), 15303, and 15304; c) Approve a rezone (14RZN-00000-00004) and adopt an Ordinance changing the zone district of the subject parcel from 40-AL-O (Ordinance 661) to AG-II-100 (County Land Use and Development Code);Pass Action details Not available
15-00121 A-22)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Mission Park to Mission Canyon Multimodal Improvements Plan, First and Second Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and refer the Mission Park to Mission Canyon Multimodal Improvements Plan, dated February 2015, to County Public Works to include those improvements located within the County’s jurisdiction in the County 2015-2020 Capital Improvement Program; b) Adopt a Resolution, directing County staff to work collaboratively with City of Santa Barbara staff to pursue funding opportunities to implement the Mission Park to Mission Canyon Multimodal Improvements Plan; and c) Determine both actions to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15061(b)(3). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Not available
15-00106 A-23)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report and County Local Streets and Roads Summary; as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report entitled “California Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment 2014 Update Executive Summary”; b) Adopt a Resolution supporting the findings of the California Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment, and urging the State to identify a sufficient and stable funding source for local street and road maintenance and rehabilitation; and c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making), and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE Pass Action details Not available
15-00127 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Thiep Cung to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending January 6, 2019, First District.Pass Action details Not available
15-00123 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members to an Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee on annexation and land use issues in the Lompoc Area, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Consider a request from the City of Lompoc to appoint two supervisors to an Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee to discuss annexations and land use issues in the Lompoc area, including the proposed Summit View Homes Reorganization; b) If the Board approves the request, appoint Supervisors Doreen Farr and Peter Adam to the Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee; and c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
15-00124 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a report from the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE Pass Action details Video Video
15-00111 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Clinical Laboratory Services Operations Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive a public presentation on the status of the Public Health Department Clinical Laboratory Services; b) Provide direction to the Director of the Public Health Department regarding ongoing clinical laboratory operations; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the 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. COUNTY ENECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
15-00078 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations of the Montecito Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission to adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Case No. 14GPA-00000-00017, incorporating updated fire hazard information as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Seismic Safety and Safety Element, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the findings of approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Find that this amendment, the adoption of the Resolutions, and other actions herein are exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the CEQA and Notice of Exemption; c) Adopt a Resolution approving Case No. 14GPA-00000-00017 to update fire hazard information within the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Seismic Safety and Safety Element; and d) Adopt a Resolution confirming the Board of Supervisors has considered recommendations made by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection in its correspondence dated November 7, 2014 and implePass Action details Video Video
15-00094 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations of the County Planning Commission to adopt a Comprehensive Plan Amendment incorporating disadvantaged unincorporated communities policies into the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (Case No. 14GPA-00000-00015), as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the findings of approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Find that this amendment is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA and Notice of Exemption; and c) Adopt a Resolution approving Case No. 14GPA-00000-00015 incorporating Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Policies into the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
15-00081 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the 2015 through 2023 Housing Element Update, Case No. 14GPA-00000-00008, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Adopt the Proposed Final Negative Declaration (Case No. 14NGD-00000-00014); c) Approve Case No. 14GPA-00000-00008, a Resolution adopting the 2015 through 2023 Housing Element Update; and d) Authorize the Planning and Development Department to submit the adopted 2015 through 2023 Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review as required by Government Code section 65585(g). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video
15-00122 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding ex parte disclosures for quasi-judicial hearings, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on options for ex parte disclosures at quasi-judicial hearings; b) Direct staff on the Board’s preferences for procedures for the distribution of e-mail and other written communications and disclosure of content of communications with individual Board members; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(5), since this is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Video Video