Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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09-00952  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
09-00946 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of November 2009 as National Methamphetamine Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
09-00963 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Myron L. Liebhaber, M.D. as the Santa Barbara County Medical Society’s 2009 Physician of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
09-00964 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sergeant Stephen M. Cleaves upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 28 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
09-00947 A-4)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to support the Weed Management Area Projects for Punagrass Control and Santa Cruz Island Habitat Enhancement projects, for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011, in the amount of $40,503.Pass Action details Not available
09-00939 A-5)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Contract Amendments for Alcohol and Drug Program services for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. (a local vendor) reducing the amount by $83,018 for a revised contract in the amount of $1,616,640; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (a local vendor) reducing the amount by $91,231 for a revised contract in the amount of $1,308,059; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Casa Serena (a local vendor) reducing the amount by $32,250 for a revised contract in the amount of $104,514; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Coast Valley Substance Abuse (a local vendor) increasing the amount by $27,500 for a revised contract in the amount of $355,900; e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Contract with Family Service AgPass Action details Video Video
09-00950 A-6)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Santa Barbara County Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.Pass Action details Not available
09-00968 A-7)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Supervisors; Board of Directors, Fire Protection District; and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts, consider recommendations regarding the Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit, as follows: a) Adopt the following ten Resolutions: i) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for the County of Santa Barbara; ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 3; iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 4; iv) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 5; v) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 12; vi) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 32; vii) Adopt a ResolutioPass Action details Not available
09-00936 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider co-sponsoring, with the Unity Shoppe, the 2009 Toys for Tots Campaign and the Christmas Unity Food Drive for Santa Barbara County Employees.Pass Action details Video Video
09-00953 A-9)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
09-00972 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2010 Medical and Dental Insurance Program Renewal, as follows: a) Regarding the CSAC-EIA Health Risk Pool, approve entering the California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA) Health risk sharing pool and the selection of Blue Shield of California Health Insurance offered through CSAC-EIA Health, as the County’s primary health insurance carrier to replace Aetna Inc. of California, and replace all existing Aetna medical plans for active employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2010, with premium rates fixed for the calendar year 2010 and with the plan designs, and authorize the Assistant CEO/Human Resources Director to execute any necessary documents with CSAC-EIA Health; b) Regarding Kaiser Permanente HMO Health Plans, approve the renewal of the Kaiser Permanente High and Low HMO plans at existing benefit levels at a premium increase of 12.7% effective January 1, 2010 for all active employees and retirees for a twelve-month term; c) Regarding the County Self-Funded Dental PPO Plan, accept the annual Pass Action details Video Video
09-00938 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Agreements to Provide Water at 710 and 718 Ballard Canyon Road in Solvang, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement to Provide Water with Lisa S. Martin and Donna M. Williams, owners of 710 Ballard Canyon Road, to provide for the delivery of water from the County of Santa Barbara’s Ballard Canyon water system; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement to Provide Water with David J. Petersen, Sheila J. Petersen, Ruben Graciano and Janeen Graciano, collective owners of 718 Ballard Canyon Road, to provide for the delivery of water from the County of Santa Barbara’s Ballard Canyon water system.Pass Action details Not available
09-00954 A-12)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Contractor on Payroll Contract with Celeste Manolas as Project Manager in the Capital Projects Division of the General Services Department, in the amount of $212,784.00, for the two-year period from November 30, 2009 through December 2, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
09-00955 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Contract with Richard Whirty as Contractor on Payroll in the Facilities Division of General Services Department, in the amount of $125,590, for the two-year period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011.Pass Action details Not available
09-00970 A-14)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to send a letter opposing the implementation of a centralized privatized statewide eligibility determination and case management process (ABX4 7) for the public assistance programs of CalWORKs, Medi-Cal and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (Food Stamps) to the Governor, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the County’s elected State delegation and the California State Association of Counties.Pass Action details Not available
09-00943 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute and record a new non-prime Agricultural Preserve Contract 09AGP-00000-00018 for the Walter J. Holmdahl and Genevieve Holmdahl Trust B. The new contract involves a portion of APN 083-030-010, located at 2541 San Miguelito Road, approximately 2 miles south of the City of Lompoc, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00944 A-16)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute and record a new non-prime Agricultural Preserve Contract 09AGP-00000-00015 for Monty and Debra Holden involving APN 131-070-031, located at Pine Canyon Road, about 3 miles from Highway 166, west of Tepesquet Road in the Cuyama area, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00948 A-17)Agenda ItemApprove and 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 2009/2010.Pass Action details Not available
09-00951 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the submittal of an Application for Funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban Forestry Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010, as follows: a) Approve a Resolution in support of the County of Santa Barbara’s application for funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban Forestry Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010; and b) Authorize the Public Works Director to accept $48,000 in Grant Funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban Forestry Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.Pass Action details Not available
09-00962 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the vacation of a portion of Gonzales Drive and St. Joseph Street and acceptance of an Easement on Gonzales Drive, Los Alamos, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution (Summary Order to Vacate) to vacate a portion of the unused right-of-ways know as Gonzales Drive and St. Joseph Street, which are both located on APN 101-110-035 in Los Alamos; and b) Accept a Permanent Easement for road purposes, from the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, by authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. The Easement encumbers a portion of the Housing Authority’s property at 33 St. Joseph Street in Los Alamos, APN 101-110-035.Pass Action details Not available
09-00961 A-20)Agenda ItemAuthorize the Elections division of the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor to administer the special election of the Board of Retirement.Pass Action details Not available
09-00937 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter to provide Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services to Child Welfare Services clients in the amount of $192,006 for the period of December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.Pass Action details Not available
09-00965 A-22)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 First Quarter (July 2009 through September 2009) report on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool, pursuant to Government Code Section 53646(b).Pass Action details Not available
09-00959 A-23)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer, as of September 30, 2009.Pass Action details Not available
09-00945 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Patricia A. Jones to the County of Santa Barbara Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, term ending September 1, 2012, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00940 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Dr. Ingeborg Cox to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Community Advisory Council, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00941 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Jennifer Beyer to the County of Santa Barbara Riding and Hiking Trails Committee, term ending October 10, 2010, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00942 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Geraldine Shepherd to the County of Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
09-00971 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemConsider recommendations regarding Telecommunications Review and Siting, as follows: a) Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the FCC review of the Telecommunications Act; and b) Adopt a Resolution supporting local government authority in regulating telecommunications.Pass Action details Not available
09-00956 A-29)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an update on prior years’ potential financial liabilities in the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
09-00966 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Isla Vista Outdoor Dining Program Ordinance, Third District, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 28 of the Santa Barbara County Code, pertaining to the Use of County Sidewalks and Rights-of-Way for Dining Purposes in Isla Vista; and b) Adopt a Resolution to set a fee for the use of County Right-of-Way for Dining Purposes in Isla Vista.Pass Action details Not available
09-00969 A-31)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Municipal Energy Financing Program, emPowerSBC Program Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from financial advisor Public Financial Management entitled “Santa Barbara County Municipal Energy Financing Program: Analysis of Financial Implementation Alternatives”; b) Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Report Relating to the Financing of the Installation of Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency and Water Efficiency Improvements and Approving and Ordering Other Related Matters; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreements to Implement a Contractual Assessment Program in the County of Santa Barbara with each of the eight incorporated cities within the County of Santa Barbara, enabling property owners to participate in emPowerSBC; d) Adopt the identity theft emPowerSBC program prevention policy emPowerSBC Identity Theft Protection Program; e) Direct staff to develop an emPowerSBC privacy policy; and f) Direct staff to include the emPowerSPass Action details Not available
09-00958 A-32)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the request of Christopher Jacobs, agent for Bean Blossom LLC, to consider the appeals, Case Nos. 08APL-00000-00040 and 08APL-00000-00041 filed on November 6, 2008, of the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold the Board of Architectural Review’s denial of Preliminary Review, Case No. 03BAR-00000-00164, and the Planning and Development Department’s denial of a Coastal Development Permit, Case No. 02CDP-00000-00023, for the Bean Blossom Lot X single-family residence and accessory structures, in compliance with Section 35-182 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property located in the AG-II-100 and AG-II-320 zones. The application involves APN 081-210-047, located at 14000 Calle Real in the Gaviota Area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME 1 HR.) a) Approve the findings for denial of the project, Case Numbers 03BAR-00000-00164 and 02CDP-00000-00023, specified in the Planning Commission’s action letter dated November 10, 2008; b) Determine disapproval of the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines; c) Deny Pass Action details Not available
09-00960 A-33)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Telecommunications Program and current projects, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Receive and file a briefing in the matter of the Santa Barbara County Telecommunications Program and current permit processing; b) Provide further direction to Staff concerning potential amendments to the County’s existing regulations for telecommunication facilities; and c) Provide further direction to Staff concerning a possible moratorium on the approval of applications for the siting of wireless telecommunication facilities. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Not available
09-00967 A-34)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Malott appeal of the Planning Commission’s July 8, 2009 approval of the Tracy Modification and Addition, Case Nos. 08MOD-00000-00006 and 08CDP-00000-00032, located at 2200 Banner Avenue, APN 005-133-058, in Summerland, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 45 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case Nos. 09APL-00000-00022 and 09APL-00000-00023, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval, as shown in the July 10, 2009 Action Letter; b) Adopt the findings for approval of Case Nos. 08MOD-00000-00006 and 08CDP-00000-00032, as shown in Attachment A of the Planning Commission Staff Report dated April 16, 2009; c) Accept the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305(a) and 15301(e), as shown in Attachment B of the Planning Commission Staff Report dated April 16, 2009; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case Nos. 08MOD-00000-00006 and 08CDP-00000-00032, subject to the conditions of approval, as shown in Attachments C and D of the Planning Commission Action Letter dated July 10, 2009. COUNTY EXECUTIVEPass Action details Not available
09-00973 A-35)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring John McInnes, Assistant County Executive Officer and Housing and Community Development Director, for his outstanding efforts and many accomplishments during his years of employment with Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
09-00901 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Spay-Neuter Task Force Report and Recommendations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of Ordinance amendments to the County Code Chapter 7 and the Animal Services Fee Schedule; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
09-00934 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding winter ocean water quality testing, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Consider funding a winter ocean water quality program from November 2009 through March 2010 with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, a local environmental organization; and b) Approve a Budget Revision Request transferring $15,000 from Tobacco Settlement Advisory Committee (TSAC) (Fund 0046) for an ocean water testing program.Pass Action details Video Video
09-00925 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an Ordinance which establishes the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) Community Health Center Board (CHC) and Approve the CHC Membership and By-Laws, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance establishing the Santa Barbara County CHC Board; b) Approve the eight (8) CHC Board Consumer Members recommended by the PHD with the remaining 5 members to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors (one [1] member from each district) by December 11, 2009; and c) Approve the recommended Santa Barbara County CHC Board By-Laws. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
09-00917 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Mitigation Fee Act Program, Annual Reports and Five Year Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Combined Annual and Five Year Reports for the Countywide, Orcutt, and Goleta development impact fee programs including the five-year collection schedule; and b) Adopt a Resolution Making Findings Required by Government Code 66001(d). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
09-00927 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Adopt a Resolution accepting and approving a Development Impact Fee update to the Fire Protection Mitigation Fee of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video