Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/19/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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10-00009  Agenda ItemClosed Session Agenda  Action details Not available
10-00059 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Connie Lewis upon her retirement from the General Services Department after 19 years of faithful, loyal, and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00062 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring John McMillin upon his retirement from the General Services Department after 24 years of faithful, exceptional and continuous contributions to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00063 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Connie Smith upon her retirement from the General Services Department after nearly 30 years of loyal and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00069 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Juan Ruben Vazquez upon his retirement from the General Services Department’s Reprographics Division after 18 years of exceptional and continuous contributions to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00075 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Annette Paladino upon her retirement from the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System after 20 years of exemplary public service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00073 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mary Ellen Wylie upon her retirement from the Offices of the Board of Supervisors after 27 years of distinguished service to Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00066 A-7)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff’s Deputy Mark L. Mooney upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 24 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00067 A-8)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Laverne F. Slonaker upon her retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after 25 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00068 A-9)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Cuppy Wallace upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 23 years of faithful and distinguished service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00065 A-10)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mary Lou Markley upon her retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 20 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
10-00078 A-11)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Rory O. Moore, Deputy Public Defender, upon his retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 25 years of committed public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00086 A-12)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Kevin Edward Carey, Senior Deputy Public Defender, upon his retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 18 years of dedicated public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00087 A-13)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Nancy Ramirez, Executive Secretary to the Public Defender, upon her retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 28 years of outstanding public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00088 A-14)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mary Elizabeth Johnston, Deputy Public Defender, upon her retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 9 years of committed public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00089 A-15)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ana D. Guardado, Legal Interpreter, upon her retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 27 years of committed and dedicated public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
10-00090 A-16)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Karen R. Atkins, Deputy Public Defender, upon her retirement from the Office of the Public Defender after 31 years of committed and dedicated public service to the County of Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00076 A-17)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Marcia ‘Janice’ Featherston upon her retirement from the Probation Department after 27 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County and to the Probation Department.Pass Action details Not available
10-00085 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Certification of Approval for the destruction of records after the legal retention period has been met for those records not expressly required by law to be filed or preserved permanently or for a specified period of time. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Video Video
10-00096 A-19)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Video Video
10-00057 A-20)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00074 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Public Health Director to execute an Agreement with the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority for a grant to support the implementation costs associated with the Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services Agency’s participation in the State’s CEMSIS data program for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 in an amount not to exceed $25,666.00.Pass Action details Not available
10-00058 A-22)Agenda ItemAccept the offer of dedication as shown on Parcel Map No. 14,659 (Mendoza) for Public Bikeway and Trail easement purposes, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00061 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the vacation of a portion of the Buena Vista Avenue Right-of-Way at APNs 007-060-013, 007-060-016, 007-060-033, 007-060-40, and 007-060-065, First District, as follows: a) Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding vacating a portion of the County’s Buena Vista Avenue right-of-way easement underlying Santa Barbara County APNs 007-060-013, 007-060-016, 007-060-033, 007-060-40, and 007-060-065; b) Remove the portion of Buena Vista Avenue being vacated from the County’s maintained road system; and c) Adopt a Resolution, entitled Summary Order to Vacate, which if recorded will consummate the vacation of the portion of the Buena Vista Avenue right-of-way underlying Santa Barbara County APNs 007-060-013, 007-060-016, 007-060-033, 007-060-40, and 007-060-065.Pass Action details Not available
10-00095 A-24)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to extend the date of completion for the existing Agreement with Bengal Engineering Incorporated (a local vendor) for preliminary design and environmental services for the Floradale Avenue Bridge Replacement, County Project No. 862032, Federal Project No. BRLSZD-5951(060), Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00060 A-25)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to continue the cooperative streamgaging program from November 1, 2009 though October 31, 2010 in the amount of $446,970.00 of which $296,030.00 will be funded by the County Water Agency.Pass Action details Not available
10-00064 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $15,000.00 Grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods-Anti Gang Initiative program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $15,000.00 grant from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) to assist the Sheriff’s Project Safe Neighborhood-Anti Gang Initiative program; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 000767 recognizing the grant revenue and appropriating expenditures within the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department.Pass Action details Not available
10-00079 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Dwayne Cripe to the Los Alamos Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00080 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of George Shaw to the Los Alamos Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2014, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00081 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Lee Bettencourt to the Oakhill Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2013, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00082 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Art Knight to the Oakhill Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2014, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00083 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Clare Macdonald to the Santa Barbara County Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, term ending September 1, 2012, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00084 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Charles Gonzales to the Los Alamos Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2013, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00070 A-33)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Betty Silva-Smith to the Guadalupe Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2012, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00071 A-34)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Frank Canales to the Guadalupe Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2012, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00072 A-35)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Albert Nunez to the Guadalupe Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2012, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
10-00077 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file an overview of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Department. (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00092 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from staff regarding a possible vulnerability related to the Board’s 1990 two percent (2%) transient occupancy tax increase; b) Adopt a Resolution Proposing to Continue the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate at Its Current Level of Ten Percent (10%), Submitting the Proposed Language for Continuation to the Electorate for Approval, and Requesting and Ordering Consolidation with the June 8, 2010 General Election on Said Tax Rate Continuation (4/5 Vote Required); or c) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance Amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to Decrease the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate from Ten Percent (10%) to Eight Percent (8%) of the Rent Charged and Repealing Ordinance No. 3889 (the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance); i) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Decrease and Repeal Ordinance; and ii) Set hearing for February 9, 2010 to adopt a Resolution Proposing to Increase the TransiPass Action details Video Video
10-00091 A-38)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider whether or not to proceed to construction with the Public Defender Remodel project and the Betteravia Administration Building Expansion project. Both projects have been completely designed and are ready to advertise for construction bids. (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
10-00097 A-39)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT B WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
10-00001  Agenda ItemPublic Comment  Action details Video Video
10-00037 1)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the County Code to restrict the use of alcohol, other than by permit, in the area commonly known as Sandyland Cove.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00052 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Property Tax Administration Fee for 2009-2010, SB2557, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report prepared by the Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller establishing the 2009-2010 Property Tax Administration Fee; and b) Adopt a Resolution to impose the fee pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 95.3 and 97.75. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00053 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the request of the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) regarding the reacquisition of suspended State Water for drought buffer purposes, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive a report from CCWA regarding reacquisition of 12,214 acre-feet of suspended State Water; and b) Direct Staff of the CEO’s Office and Public Works to work with CCWA on developing an agreement for proceeding with the request and return to the Board for further action. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00038 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2010 Legislative Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on issues and projects included as part of the County’s 2010 Legislative Platform; and b) Adopt the County’s 2010 Legislative Platform. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00021 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the proposed utility undergrounding district along El Embarcadero between Del Playa Drive and Sabado Tarde Road including a section of Del Playa, in Isla Vista, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Ascertain the need for forming the utility undergrounding district; and b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution creating the proposed utility undergrounding district. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00034 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Land Development Fee Resolution for Planning and Development, as follows: ( EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution to amend Land Development Fees effective on March 20, 2010; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption for the Planning and Development Land Development Fee Resolution. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
09-01020 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file a briefing on the Santa Barbara County 2010 Census Integrated Communications Plan. (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
10-00023 8)Agenda ItemConsider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 24A, Administrative Fines, of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to the issuance of notice of violations to clarify the contents of the notices and the method to serve the notices, to be effective 30 days from adoption.Pass Action details Video Video
10-00024 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Telecommunications Ordinance Amendment Work Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Approve and authorize an ordinance amendment work program to revise the County’s current Telecommunications Ordinance; and b) Approve and authorize a funding source to provide for the staff and consultant time necessary to prepare the ordinance amendment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
09-00977 10)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extension of the Urgency Ordinance for a Moratorium on Approval of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries for a period of ten months and fifteen days, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Issue a report pursuant to Government Code section 65858 (d); b) Adopt the Extension of the Urgency Ordinance for a Moratorium on Approval of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries for 10 months and 15 days; and c) Determine that the Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
09-00404 11)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Klink appeal of the Montecito Planning Commission's December 17, 2008 approval of the Grassini SFD Additions, Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, located at 1775 Fernald Point Lane (APN 007-380-007) in the Montecito Area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 09APL-00000-00002, thereby upholding the Montecito Planning Commission's approval, as shown in the December 19, 2008 Action Letter; b) Adopt the findings for approval of Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, as shown in Attachment A of the Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter dated December 19, 2008; c) Accept the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e), as shown in Attachment B of the Montecito Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 30, 2008; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval, as shown in Attachment C of the Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter dated December 19, 2008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
09-00404  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Klink appeal of the Montecito Planning Commission's December 17, 2008 approval of the Grassini SFD Additions, Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, located at 1775 Fernald Point Lane (APN 007-380-007) in the Montecito Area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 09APL-00000-00002, thereby upholding the Montecito Planning Commission's approval, as shown in the December 19, 2008 Action Letter; b) Adopt the findings for approval of Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, as shown in Attachment A of the Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter dated December 19, 2008; c) Accept the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e), as shown in Attachment B of the Montecito Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 30, 2008; and d) Grant de novo approval of Case No. 07CDH-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval, as shown in Attachment C of the Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter dated December 19, 2008. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available