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24-00396
| | Communication | Amendment to Departmental Item No. 4 from the Public Works Department (File No. 24-00246) | |
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24-00001
| | Agenda Item | County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda. | |
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24-00393
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
County of Santa Barbara et al. v. Island View Ranch, LLC et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV02021. | |
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24-00391
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as National Poetry Month in Santa Barbara County and recognizing outstanding local student poets. | Pass |
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24-00365
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gregory Wolf as the 2024 Santa Barbara County and the 2024 California Teacher of the Year. | Pass |
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24-00386
| A-3) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 21, 2024 through April 27, 2024 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00387
| A-4) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of April 2024 as National Native Plant Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00389
| A-5) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00392
| A-6) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 2, 2024 as the National Day of Prayer in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00366
| A-7) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Docent-Led Tours of the Santa Barbara Courthouse. | Pass |
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24-00390
| A-8) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Brian Gilbert upon his retirement from the Public Works Department after over 24 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00388
| A-9) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Month of May 2024 as Water Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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24-00356
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of December 31, 2023, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of December 31, 2023; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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24-00347
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Approve the reappointment of Arlene Diaz to the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) Governing Board, representing the Public Guardian’s Office. | Pass |
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24-00350
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Tulare County Office of Education Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Agency (Grant) Agreement for Friday Night Live (FNL) Program Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute the Agency (Grant) Agreement No. 240483 with the Tulare County Office of Education, serving as administrator of the California Friday Night Live Partnership (CFNLP) on behalf of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), for the provision of FNL Program services in the County in the amount of $55,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and
b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanism which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. | Pass |
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24-00351
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2027, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Authorization to execute a Cash Transfer Agreement with the State DOR, which approves, ratifies, and authorizes the Director of Behavioral Wellness to execute Agreement No. 32450 with DOR to coordinate vocational rehabilitation services for a Cash Match maximum of $261,990.00, $87,330.00 for FY 2024-2025, $87,330.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $87,330.00 for FY 2026-2027 during the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027;
b) Delegate to the Director of Behavioral Wellness the authority to execute documents required by the DOR to carry out this multi-year Agreement, including the contractor’s certification, any data records required, and any subsequent amendments that do not materially change the terms of the grant, including but not limited to, the amount or term of the grant, subject to review and concurrence by County Counsel, Risk Management, and/or Auditor-Controller as appropriate, and subject to th | Pass |
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24-00352
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Amended and Restated Agreement for Information Technology Services with Clearwater Security and Compliance LLC, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Amended and Restated Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Clearwater Security and Compliance LLC (not a local vendor), (BC 22-228) to update the Contractor’s legal name, add a new Statement of Work for a Risk Assessment Program, update the Contract Maximum Value amount, update the Schedule of Fees, add a new HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, and add $41,250.00 for FY 2023-2024 and $82,500.00 for FY 2024-2025 in Mental Health Services funding, for a new total maximum contract amount not to exceed $189,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; and
b) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment a | Pass |
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24-00353
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025 Participation Agreement No. 4948-PT-2023-SB for Inter-Member Transfer (a.k.a. Presumptive Transfer) Program for Foster Children, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County of Santa Barbara to continue participation in the CalMHSA Inter-Member Transfer Program for the prompt transfer of the responsibility for the provision of or arranging and payment for specialty mental health services from Santa Barbara County (original jurisdiction or sending county) to the county in which a Foster Child requiring services resides (receiving county);
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the CalMHSA Inter-Member Transfer Program Participation Agreement (No. 4948-PT-2023-SB) for participation in the Inter-Member Transfer Program and administrative fees in the amount of $20,000.00 (inclusive of $10,000.00 per FY) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
c) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other | Pass |
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24-00355
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for the Designation of the Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Crisis Stabilization Unit as (CSU) Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Facility, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution designating the Department of Behavioral Wellness Crisis Stabilization Unit located at the County’s Calle Real Campus at 305 Camino del Remedio in Santa Barbara, to be operated, staffed and services provided by Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., (not a local vendor), as a LPS Act (LPS) Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150 (5150) facility;
b) Concur with the execution of a letter to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requesting approval of the County designation of the Department of BWell CSU located at the County’s Calle Real Campus at 305 Camino del Remedio in Santa Barbara, to be operated, staffed and services provided by Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor), as an LPS 5150 facility that is substantially similar to the draft provided; and
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of t | Pass |
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24-00372
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027 Services Agreement for Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (Crestwood) (not a local vendor) for the provision of CSU services primarily to Santa Barbara County Medi-Cal beneficiaries experiencing a psychiatric emergency or mental health crisis for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $22,192,530.00, inclusive of $2,482,530.00 for FY 2023-2024, $6,570,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, $6,570,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $6,570,000.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of March 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to provide County’s prior written consent for Crestwood to subcontract its obligations under the Agreement per Section 18 of the Agreement and to obtain the concurrence of Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel before exe | Pass |
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24-00358
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Subrecipient Agreement Amendments for Emergency Solutions Grant, Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding for COVID-19 Homelessness Response and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding to Address Youth Homelessness, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement for Rapid Rehousing with New Beginnings Counseling Center using ESG-CV funds allocated through the State of California for continued COVID-19 homelessness response, to increase the contract amount by $26,880.00 in additional funds;
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to a HHAP Subrecipient Agreement with Channel Islands YMCA to extend the term of that agreement until June 30, 2024; and
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); and finding that the actions consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; Government Code Section 8698.4, | Pass |
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24-00359
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Funding for Grant Writing Expenses Supporting the Development of Solar, Storage and Microgrid projects, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Community Services Director to utilize up to $50,000.00 from the Departmental Sustainability Fund Balance for the purpose of grant writing expenses;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009673 appropriating $50,000.00 from the Departmental Sustainability Fund Balance;
c) Receive an update that the Community Services Director plans to submit grant applications to Federal, State and other funding opportunities that support the development of solar, storage and microgrid projects in Santa Barbara County that do not require a Board Resolution and contingent upon approval from County Executive Office; and
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of government funding mechani | Pass |
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24-00357
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Compensation Agreement related to the Transfer of the Royal Theater Properties from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Guadalupe to the City of Guadalupe, as follows:
Acting concurrently as the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Barbara; the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District; the Board of Directors; Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District; and the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Water Agency:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a compensation agreement pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34180(f) related to the transfer of former Guadalupe Redevelopment Agency properties, the Royal Theater located at 848 Guadalupe Street (APN 115-101-001) and two adjacent vacant parcels located at 836 Guadalupe Street (APN 115-101-011 and APN 115-113-001) (collectively, “the Property”) to the City of Guadalupe; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not the acceptance and approval of a project that is subject to environmental rev | Pass |
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24-00373
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009652; 0009656; and 0009659 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009600; 0009606; 0009609; 0009635; 0009637; 0009641; 0009646; 0009647; 0009654; 0009664; and 0009665 (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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24-00373
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009652; 0009656; and 0009659 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009600; 0009606; 0009609; 0009635; 0009637; 0009641; 0009646; 0009647; 0009654; 0009664; and 0009665 (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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24-00368
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSA), as follows:
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer, the First Amendment to the MSA with BMAK, Inc., a California corporation doing business as CompuWave, Inc increasing the Maximum Contract Amount by $200,000.00 for an amended Maximum Contract Amount of $950,000.00; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | Pass |
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24-00348
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding authorization for the County Purchasing Agent to Issue Purchase Orders to Kennedy Communications, Inc. and Frank Ramirez Consulting to Provide Governmental Relations Services Related to Funding Outreach for Costs Associated with the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Coast Region Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R3-2023-0070, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to Issue a Purchase Order to Kennedy Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,333.34, for a one-year term, to provide governmental relations services related to seeking funding sources related to Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R3-2023-0070 issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Coast Region for 2936 Industrial Parkway, Santa Maria, California;
b) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to Issue a Purchase Order to Frank Ramirez Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $11,666.66, for a six-month term, to provide governmental relations services related to seeking funding sources related to Cleanup and Abatement Orde | Pass |
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24-00371
| A-24) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara Courthouse Phase Two Roof Renovation and Exterior Envelope Restoration Project No. 23012 - Construction Contract Amendment, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No.1 (Amendment) to Board Contract 23211 with Plant Construction Company, L.P. (Agreement) for the Santa Barbara Courthouse Roof Renovation and Envelope Restoration Project 23012 (Project) increasing the Base Contract Amount payable thereunder by $430,771.73, for an amended Base Contract Amount of $3,072,362.73, and a project extension into the Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget Year;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders under the Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $144,579.55, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142; and
c) Find that these actions fall within the scope of the previously filed Notice of Exemption and are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to S | Pass |
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24-00362
| A-25) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendments to Agreements with Robert Half International, Inc. and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. for Temporary Employment Services, as follows:
a) Approve ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Board Contract No. BC23041 with Robert Half International Inc. increasing the total contract amount by $500,000.00 for the contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for a total contract value of $1,500,000.00;
b) Approve ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Board Contract No. BC23060 with 22nd Century Technologies Inc. decreasing the total contract amount by $500,000.00 for the contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for a total contract value of $500,000.00;
c) Determine that the County’s economic interests are served by the contract, pursuant to Government Code Section 31000.4, by meeting immediate administrative staffing needs that arise suddenly and cannot be met through the County’s extra help hiring process; and
d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental | Pass |
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24-00369
| A-26) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Job Classification of a Pretrial Services Specialist, Senior, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish the classification of a Pretrial Services Specialist, Senior (Class No. 6059, Range No. 6059, $34.452 to $41.877 per hour), as well as reclassify two (2) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) legal positions in the Probation Department to this classification; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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24-00370
| A-27) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Job Classification Series of Peer Support Specialist Trainee/Peer Certified Support Specialist, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish the job classifications of Behavioral Wellness Peer Support Specialist Trainee (Class No. 1201, Range No. 1201, $25.261 hourly to $30.062 hourly) and Behavioral Wellness Peer Certified Support Specialist (Class No. 1202, Range No. 1202, $27.281 hourly to $32.466 hourly), reclassifying thirty-one (31) existing legal positions to these new classifications; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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24-00346
| A-28) | Administrative Item | Approve the appointment of Whitney Uyeda to the Santa Barbara County Fish and Wildlife Commission, open term, representing the Santa Barbara Sport Fishing Club. | Pass |
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24-00354
| A-29) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Grant Contract with the Fish Reef Project, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a CRMF contract with the Fish Reef Project, in the amount of $50,000.00, to monitor, collect, analyze and publish data on a five-year pilot program for a kelp restoration pilot project off of Goleta Beach, for the period of April 23, 2024, to July 1, 2032;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development, or designee, to take the following actions for the CRMF Contract:
i) Extend time of performance, in accordance with Section 3 of the Contract, for up to and not to exceed a period of one year for good cause;
ii) Approve project changes, in accordance with Section 5 of the Contract, including any change to the project description, any reduction in the overall project budget, or any change in a budget item of 10 percent or more; and
iii) Terminate the contract, in accordance with Section 15 of the Contract; and
c) Determine that the allocation of a CRMF grant | Pass |
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24-00360
| A-30) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Amendment No. 1 to Grant Contract with Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the CRMF contract with the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute to amend the Project Description, Project Budget and Project Schedule and extend the Contract period to December 31, 2025; and
b) Determine that amending the Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund grants are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State Guidelines for the implementation of the CEQA. | Pass |
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24-00349
| A-31) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026 Agreement with Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CSI, to provide training and quality assurance and performance feedback of Motivational Interviewing, Evidence-Based Practices, and Strategic Case Management services, with a total contract amount not to exceed $162,480.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026;
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent immaterial changes to the agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements,?amending service locations, and adding?program goals, outcomes, and measures and reallocation of funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve line-item budget changes to Attachment B-1 of the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the stated line-item budgeted amounts for each service. Immaterial changes can be made as long as the tot | Pass |
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24-00361
| A-32) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Solutions Incorporated (CSI) for Valuing Voices Research Project; as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CSI, to conduct the Valuing Voices research project, through which community feedback will be gathered to identify key insights regarding the criminal justice system in Santa Barbara County, and to provide a comprehensive report that presents the findings of the Valuing Voices research project, with a total contract amount not to exceed $282,459.00 for the period beginning May 1, 2024 upon completion, but no later than June 30, 2026;
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent immaterial changes to the agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements,?amending service locations, and adding?program goals, outcomes, and measures and reallocation of funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee t | Pass |
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24-00363
| A-33) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent 2023 and 2024 storm events (23STM1, 23STM2, 24STM1, 24STM2) and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director (4/5 vote required);
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/ | Pass |
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24-00367
| A-34) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project, Second District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Public Works Director and designee to advertise and receive bids for the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project No. 56STC; and
b) Find this proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines15378(b), as the project involves the minor alteration of existing public structures within the public road to provide for improvements in public health and safety. The project will occur within and below the roadway where no sensitive resources are located, and there are no unusual circumstances resulting in significant impacts which would threaten the environment. | Pass |
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24-00375
| A-35) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Certification of Total Miles in the County Maintained Road System, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution re-certifying the current total mileage included in the County Maintained Road System; and
b) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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24-00377
| A-36) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as follows:
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution establishing a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 funded by the State’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017;
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial and minor technical changes within the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and
c) Find that the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) (as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and | Pass |
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24-00380
| A-37) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Isla Vista Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project, County Project No. 862434, Second District; as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with GHD Inc. (not a local vendor), for an Agreement amount up to $1,080,000.00, which includes a contingency amount of $98,509.00, to provide professional design and engineering services for the Isla Vista Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to, in accordance with the Agreement: extend the period of performance for up to one additional year (Section 4.B); make immaterial amendments (Section 34); and, suspend performance (Section 46.);
c) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0009617 to establish appropriations of $171,100.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure for Services and Supplies funded by unanticipated revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue-State ATP Grant ($135,100.00) and an | Pass |
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24-00383
| A-38) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver on Competition in the Purchase of Parts for Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the Tajiguas ReSource Center, Third District; as follows:
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure parts for the Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the Tajiguas ReSource Center not to exceed $60,242.28 from Eggersmann North America Inc., not a local vendor, without being required to conduct a formal bid process; and
b) Determine that the proposed action is for the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving no expansion of the use beyond that which presently exists, and that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15301. | Pass |
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24-00385
| A-39) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Civil Engineering Design Consulting Services, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with MNS Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the period of April 23, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $127,642.00; and
b) Determine that the proposed action to approve a professional services agreement for design services does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b), because it consists of an administrative activity that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. | Pass |
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24-00374
| A-40) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the 2023 and 2024 winter storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director (4/5 vote required);
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions until the actions are terminated;
d) Determine | Pass |
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24-00379
| A-41) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation for Digital Equity Coalition Access to Technology Program, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation (local vendor) to implement the Digital Equity Coalition Access to Technology Program for a total contract amount not to exceed $494,953.00 for the period of April 23, 2024 and ending September 30, 2024; and
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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24-00395
| A-42) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Stacey Isaac to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2024, First District. | Pass |
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24-00344
| A-43) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Edward Lamberson to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2026, Fifth District. | Pass |
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24-00384
| A-44) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 7A - County Arts Plan to revise Sections 7A-2, 7A-3, and 7A-5, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 7A to amend Section 7A-2, 7A-3, and 7A-5; and
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the CEQA, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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24-00345
| A-45) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Consider recommendations regarding setting Special Meetings for Housing Element Update Proposed Rezones, as follows:
(Set Special Meetings for April 30, 2024 in Santa Maria and May 3, 2024 in Santa Barbara)
a) Set two Special Meetings for April 30, 2024 in Santa Maria and May 3, 2024 in Santa Barbara for the Board of Supervisors to consider proposed rezones to comply with the State Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); and
b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as it consists of general policy and procedure making. | Pass |
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24-00382
| A-46) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to Chapter 27 of the Santa Barbara County Code related to management positions exempt from the Civil Service to align with changes in management classifications, effective July 4, 2024, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article II, Section 27-25-Persons Deemed Exempt from Provisions of This Article-of the Santa Barbara County Code; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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24-00002
| | Agenda Item | Public Comment Period
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (24-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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24-00364
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Classification and Salary Plan for Appointed Executives and Management, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.)
a) Adopt a Resolution to revise the County of Santa Barbara’s Classification and Salary Plan Section 2 - Job Classification Table to establish the new management and appointed executive classifications and salary ranges; and revise Section 3 - Salary Schedules, effective June 24, 2024; and revise Section 4 - Department Position Allocation to add a new provision that allows certain employees with existing civil service status to retain that status, until leaving their current position;
b) Adopt a Resolution setting forth a Compensation and Benefits Plan for Management, Appointed Executive, and Confidential Unrepresented Employees; and rescinding the following: 1) the Personnel Benefits Resolution for Management and Confidential Unrepresented Employees, most recently amended by Resolution No. 23-66 on March 21, 2023; 2) the Civil Service Rules for Managers Allocated to Leadership Classifications in the Civil Service System previousl | Pass |
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24-00381
| 2) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Amendment of County Code Chapter 28 for use of County Rights-of-Way for Business Purposes, as follows:
a) Approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 28-Roads, to allow permitting, regulation, and collection of fees for business operations encroaching in the County road right-of-way; and
b) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. | Pass |
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24-00378
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a presentation on the Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness including encampment resolution strategy and 2024 Point in Time Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a presentation on homelessness in Santa Barbara County to ensure compliance with State of California and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements, including:
i) Local, State and Federal Funding to Address Homelessness Overview;
ii) Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness Year 3 Progress Report;
iii) 2024 Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Chart Report; and
iv) Encampment Resolution Strategy Year 2 Progress Report;
b) Approve continuing Encampment Resolution efforts for removal of debris and biohazards from encampments through June 30, 2026, utilizing existing 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funding approved by the Board for the Homeless Encampment Strategy;
c) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and
d) Determine the above reco | Pass |
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24-00376
| 4) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Briefing on cannabis odor abatement plan compliance monitoring in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a report on cannabis odor abatement plan compliance monitoring in Santa Barbara County;
b) Determine that this report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and
c) Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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