County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Meeting of June 27, 1995 - Part 1

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 27, 1995, addressing multiple procurement and policy issues. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts and budget items related to health services, mental health programs, and solid waste disposal fees. The board approved administrative agenda items with some motions to delay or exclude certain contracts pending further information or bidding processes. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed public and board discussion on the county employee charitable giving campaign, focusing on the administration by United Way versus inclusion of other agencies like Earthshare and Combined Health Appeal. The board ultimately supported a motion to allow United Way to administer the campaign with a committee empowered to decide campaign details. Additionally, the board reviewed a comprehensive technical presentation and discussion on the Chevron Point Arguello gas reinjection feasibility study, evaluating environmental, safety, economic, and legal factors. The board considered staff recommendations that gas reinjection was currently infeasible but directed staff to explore alternative pipeline safety measures. The meeting also included policy discussions on land use appeal facilitation and the release of administrative drafts of environmental impact reports, with the board voting to maintain current confidentiality policies but to explore reforms in consultant selection and early consultation processes. Motions were passed on these items, and the board recognized county employees for contributions to a new financial information system.