Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/12/2022 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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22-00001  Agenda ItemCounty 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. -Annual Toys for Tots Drive  Action details Not available
22-00703  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section 54956.9) Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case. The letters dated February 2, 2022 from the Cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta and Solvang assert that proposed cost increases for contract law enforcement services for those cities violates the terms and purpose of the County’s contracts with those cities. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Christopher Anderson et al. v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 22CV01299 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of   Action details Not available
22-00644 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Organic Program Agreement No. 22-0406-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for support of services related to the Organic Inspection Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $8,560.00; 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
22-00645 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a University of California Cooperative Extension Office (UCCE) Cooperative Extension Agreement, Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement with the Regents of the University of California for services delivered by the UCCE for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $180,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as administrative government activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00639 A-3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Year-End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2022 (FY 2021-2022) which require a majority approval vote (3/5) from the Board of Supervisors; b) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the FY ended June 30, 2022 (FY 2021-2022) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of Supervisors; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) 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 Action details Not available
22-00693 A-4)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Internal Audit Plan (12-Months ending June 30, 2023), as follows: a) Receive and file the FY 2022-2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) Auditor-Controller’s Internal Audit Plan in accordance with the County of Santa Barbara Internal Audit Charter; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of 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 Action details Not available
22-00659 A-5)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Program - Request for Waiver of Competition in Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals from Emergent Devices Inc. for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025, as follows: a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure Narcan/naloxone nasal spray for harm reductions to treat opioid overdose from Emergent Devices Inc. dba Emergent BioSolutions (Emergent) (not a local vendor) without being required to conduct a formal bid process, with a Maximum Agreement Amount not to exceed $180,000.00 with an annual amount of $60,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; and b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanisms 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 Action details Not available
22-00661 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. Agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2023, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. (not a local vendor), BC 21-029, to increase the Agreement by $90,000.00 for FY 2022-2023; update the language for compliance with county, state, and federal requirements, and update the rates in Exhibit B-1 for a Maximum Agreement Amount not to exceed $2,690,000.00, inclusive of $1,300,000.00 for FY 2021-2022 and $1,390,000.00 for FY 2022-2023, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023; b) Delegate to the Director of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend the Agreement per Section 20 of the Agreement and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement, all without altering the Maximum Agreement Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s abilityPass Action details Not available
22-00662 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County dba CommUnify (CommUnify) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022 - 2024, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a multiyear Agreement for Services with CommUnify, a California nonprofit corporation (a local vendor), for the provision of an American Rescue Plan Act (APRA)-funded countywide community wellness program for a Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 21 of the Agreement; make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 27 of the Agreement; authorize additional services per Exhibit B-1, all without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) DetPass Action details Not available
22-00666 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the California Youth Opioid Response (YOR) Grant Agreement for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2023, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute the First Amendment to the California YOR Grant Agreement No. 2520 with California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS), a California not-for-profit entity (not a local entity), to extend the agreement by one month for the continued provision of prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services for youth and young adults with substance use disorder related to opioids and/or stimulants, with on change to the agreement amount of $552,000.00 for the period of March 1, 2021 through September 29, 2022; 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 EnvironPass Action details Not available
22-00667 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Memorandum of Understanding with Buellton Polo Village Partners, L.P. and Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) for the Provision of Supportive Services at Polo Village and the Operations of Polo Village, a Proposed Affordable Housing Development in Buellton, California, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute the Polo Village Project Memorandum of Understanding with Buellton Polo Village Partners, L.P. and the HASBARCO, regarding the provision of mental health supportive services to tenants of the 15 Specialty Mental Health Services-eligible designated units at Polo Village, a proposed affordable rental housing development in Buellton, California, and the operations of Polo Village; and b) Determine that the recommended action is not the acceptance and 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 actionPass Action details Video Video
22-00669 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Mental Health Agreement with Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022 - 2024, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a multiyear Subrecipient Agreement for Services with TMHA, a California nonprofit corporation (not a local vendor), for the provision of the LEAD the Conversation program, an outreach, education, and community wellness program to implement the community pandemic impact partnership project, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) for a Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $182,400.00 for the period of July 12, 2022 through September 30, 2023; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 21 of the Agreement; make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 27 of the Agreement; amend the staffing requirements of Exhibit A-1 of the Agreement; authorize aPass Action details Not available
22-00672 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Mental Health Agreement with Children and Family Resource Services (CFRS) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022 - 2024, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a multiyear Subrecipient Agreement for Services with CFRS, a California nonprofit corporation (a local vendor), for the provision of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Promotores Community Gatekeepers program for a Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $270,000.00 for the period of July 12, 2022 through June 30, 2024; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 21 of the Agreement; make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 27 of the Agreement; amend the staffing requirements of Exhibit A-1 of the Agreement; authorize additional services per Exhibit B-1 of the Agreement, all without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s autPass Action details Not available
22-00681 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to the Runbeck Election Services, Inc. Contract, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to the Master Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, Inc. to provide ballot printing and mailing services and products, for a term ending June 30, 2023 and an amount not to exceed $600,000.00; and b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00683 A-13)Administrative ItemReceive and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass and Official Election Summary for the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 7, 2022, and declare elected those persons under its jurisdiction based on the certified results as required by law and as specified in the Declaration of Persons Elected.Pass Action details Not available
22-00648 A-14)Administrative ItemCity of Solvang - Approve the requests of the City of Solvang, as follows: a) Approve ballot measure text relating to locally controlled one cent sales tax to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022; b) Set priorities for filing written arguments regarding the City measure; and c) Provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the City measure. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00649 A-15)Administrative ItemCity of Santa Maria - Approve the request of the City of Santa Maria to consolidate the City of Santa Maria’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00650 A-16)Administrative ItemGuadalupe Union School District Board of Trustees - Approve the request of the Guadalupe Union School District Board of Trustees to call and give notice of an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds, establishing specifications of the election order and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on November 8, 2022. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00651 A-17)Administrative ItemCity of Lompoc - Approve the requests of the City of Lompoc, as follows: a) Call and give notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; b) Consolidate a General Municipal Election of the City with services to be provided by the County; c) Adopt regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, pertaining to and costs of Candidates’s Statements for the consolidated General Municipal Election; d) Order the submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of a Certain Measure, imposing a special 1% Transient Occupancy Tax for police and fire services; and e) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis regarding the special 1% Transient Occupancy Tax for police and fire services. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00652 A-18)Administrative ItemCollege School District - Approve the request of the College School District to call and give notice of a School Bond Election to be held on November 8, 2022 and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00653 A-19)Administrative ItemCity of Guadalupe - Approve the requests of the City of Guadalupe, as follows: a) Call for the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California and for the submission to the voters for approval of a question relating to the increase in the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax from six percent (6%) to ten (10%) until ended by voters and increasing the types of occupancy categories subject to the tax; b) Consolidate a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with the statewide general election pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code; c) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates’ Statements and materials submitted to the electorate to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; d) Set priorities for filing written arguments regarding City measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and e) Provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the City measuPass Action details Not available
22-00654 A-20)Administrative ItemLompoc Unified School District - Approve the request of the Lompoc Unified School District to order a School Bond Election to be held in the District and consolidated with any other elections to be held in the same territory on November 8, 2022 and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00655 A-21)Administrative ItemCity of Goleta - Approve the request of the City of Goleta to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00656 A-22)Administrative ItemAllan Hancock Joint Community College District - Approve the request of the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District to order the governing board member election and request consolidation with other elections to be held on November 8, 2022. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
22-00671 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval of a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba CityNet, using California Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) for Street Outreach Housing Navigators, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba CityNet, (CityNet) using California ERF funds for a total contract maximum amount not to exceed $870,000.00 for street outreach to persons living in encampments along transit corridors for a term beginning July 15, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024, subject to annual appropriations and budget approval; and b) Determine that the 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 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 Action details Not available
22-00694 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2022 California Emergency Solutions Grant Program Funding Application Resolution, as follows: a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution to apply for and accept State ESG funds for 2022 in an amount not to exceed $636,086.00; b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee(s), to execute all certifications, standard forms, local grant agreement(s) in forms substantially similar to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 grant agreement(s), and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of 2022 State ESG funds, subject to concurrence by Auditor-Controller, County Counsel, and Risk Management; and c) 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 mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in aPass Action details Not available
22-00695 A-25)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a letter to the Trust for Public Land requesting technical assistance in exploring potential finance options for parks, trails, fire buffer, and groundwater recharge areas, as follows: a) Direct Community Services to send a letter to the Trust for Public Land requesting technical assistance in exploring potential finance options for parks, trails, fire buffer, and groundwater recharge areas in Santa Barbara County; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15262 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, finding that the activities involve only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the Board has not approved, adopted, or funded.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00665 A-26)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Statewide Allocation Agreement regarding Mallinckrodt plc Bankruptcy Distributions (In re Mallinckrodt plc, Case No. 20-12522 (JTD); County of Santa Barbara v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-2804)), as follows: a) Approve and authorize County Counsel or her designee to negotiate and execute a Statewide Allocation Agreement with the State of California for local control of funds distributed from the Mallinckrodt plc et al bankruptcy (In re Mallinckrodt plc, Case No. 20-12522 (JTD)) to partially settle the prescription opioid litigation County of Santa Barbara and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-2804); and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00658 A-27)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Countywide Accela Inc. Licensing, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the first amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Accela, Inc., to add a non-appropriation of funds clause to the agreement; b) Approve and authorize the County Executive Officer or designee to execute an Order Form subject to the County’s Master Subscription Agreement with Accela, Inc. (Board Contract Number BC19-110) for subscription services for CEO Cannabis licensing totaling 19 user licenses including user training in an order amount of $65,399.71 for the period August 31, 2022 through August 30, 2023; c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Planning and Development Director or designee to execute an Order Form subject to the County’s Master Subscription Agreement with Accela, Inc. (Board Contract Number BC19-110) for subscription services for Planning and Development totaling 165 user licenses including user training for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,914.43 for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, subject to annual budPass Action details Not available
22-00643 A-28)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Circumstances of the Existing State of Emergency, as follows: a) Reconsider the circumstances of the existing state of emergency; b) Consider whether state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; c) Find that the Board of Supervisors has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency, and that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and d) Direct staff to notice and hold hearings as remote hearings consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e)(3).Pass Action details Not available
22-00646 A-29)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the re-ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions, Last Action May 24, 2022, (Sixty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630; b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269(a).Pass Action details Not available
22-00689 A-30)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Property Tax Exchange Agreement for 806 Toro Canyon Annexation to the Montecito Water District (LAFCO 22-04), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution providing for a zero-value negotiated exchange of property tax revenues pertaining to 806 Toro Canyon (LAFCO No. 22-04), an annexation to the Montecito Water District; and b) Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they are government fiscal, organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00690 A-31)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Authorization to Execute Grant Agreement No. Q2275060 with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife-Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW-OSPR) for the Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant Program, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute grant Agreement No. Q2275060 and subsequent agreements for $10,000.00 with the CDFW-OSPR to participate in the Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant ("the Plan") program; and b) Determine that the adoption of this Resolution is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3).Pass Action details Not available
22-00670 A-32)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of a gift in the amount of $21,895.00 for replacement of drapes in the SB Courthouse-Loggia and Restoration of main stair hanging lamp, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept and ratify an in-kind donation gift of drapes for the loggia at the Santa Barbara Courthouse valued at $15,131.00 from the Santa Barbara Courthouse Docent Council; b) Accept and ratify an in-kind donation of restored lamp improvements for the main stair lamp at the Santa Barbara Courthouse valued at $6,764.00 from the Santa Barbara Courthouse Docent Council; c) Approve Budget Review Request No. 00088170 for the value of $21,895.00 that accounts for the donations; d) Acknowledge private contributions in the amount of $15,131.00 for the replacement of Loggia drapes from Marie Morrisroe to the Courthouse Docent Council; e) Acknowledge the countless volunteer hours of Courthouse Docents and funds they raise to restore elements of the Courthouse--more than $400,000.00 over 40-years; f) Acknowledge the pro bono work of Ann Kale and Associates in thPass Action details Not available
22-00673 A-33)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Maria Security Upgrade Project No. 20005 Award Construction Contract for Santa Maria Juvenile Hall Security Upgrade, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Maria Security Upgrade Project No. 20005 on file in the General Services Capital Projects office; b) Award the construction contract in the base amount of $798,000.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Birdi Systems, Inc., to design and construct the integrated surveillance system upgrade at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by California Law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Birdi Systems, Inc.; d) Approve Budget Revisions Request No. 0008201 in the amount of $565,300.00; e) Authorize the Director of General Services or Designee to approve change orders, in an amount not to exceed $52,400.00 as authorized under California Public Pass Action details Not available
22-00674 A-34)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Garden Street Parking Lease to the Judicial Council of California (JCC), Santa Barbara, (Folio 003728), First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the JCC, on behalf of the Santa Barbara Superior Court, for the continued use of 40 parking spaces in the County’s Garden Street Parking Lot, located at 1016 Santa Barbara Street, in Santa Barbara, through June 30, 2023, with two six month options to extend, for a monthly rent not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00); and b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
22-00675 A-35)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services (DSS) Lease Agreement at Medi-Cal and Food Stamps Benefits Service Center, 1318 South Broadway, Santa Maria, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Santa Maria Broadway Plaza II, LLC for the continued use of 30,000 square feet of commercial office space located at 1318 South Broadway, in Santa Maria, for a Medi-Cal and Food Stamps Benefits Service Center with a monthly rental rate of $59,504.36 ($1.98 per square foot), adjusted annually, for an additional term of five (5) years commencing August 1, 2023 and terminating on July 31, 2028 with two (2) additional 5-year options to extend; and b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities, as the lease will not involve any expansion of use, and approve and dPass Action details Not available
22-00692 A-36)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Subscription renewal with Civic Plus, for Website Hosting and Support Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Agreement) with CivicPlus, LLC to extend the term through June 30, 2023 for continued website hosting and support services in an amount not to exceed $218,871.98 for services provided from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; b) Approve and authorize the General Services Director or designee to order additional software services and increase the contract amount as needed by up to $10,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $228,871.98, until otherwise ordered by the Board; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA GuidelinesPass Action details Not available
22-00660 A-37)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff’s Managers Association, as follows: a) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Managers Association for terms and conditions of employment through June 21, 2026; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Not available
22-00663 A-38)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an update to the “Teleworking” Policy now referred to as the “Hybrid Remote Work” Policy, as follows: a) Approve and update Teleworking Policy, now referred to as the Hybrid Remote Work Policy; and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00618 A-39)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a proposed amendment, Case No. 22ORD-00000-00002, to the Planning and Development Fee Ordinance for Commercial Telecommunication Facilities Tier 2A (Small Cell Wireless Facilities), as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Planning and Development services to cap fees County-wide at an amount not to exceed $1,750.00; and b) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
22-00647 A-40)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for consultant services with Wood Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. (Wood), for the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Wood Environment and Infrastructure solutions Incorporated to provide environmental review services for the County’s housing element update for the period of July 1, 2022 to January 31, 2024, with a base Agreement amount of $507,548.00, plus a contingency fund of $55,550.00, for a total not to exceed amount of $563,098.00; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Planning and Development Department (P&D), or designee, to: i) Approve up to $55,550.00 in contingency costs for services or reimbursements; ii) Approve changes or additions in the services being performed, provided the Agreement does not exceed the base Agreement plus contingency amount of $563,098.00; and iii) Make immaterial amendments in accordance withPass Action details Video Video
22-00679 A-41)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter, Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for Services (No. BC 21285) of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter; b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve revisions so the budgeted level of services rates on the Statement of Work to be consistent with budgeted level of services listed on Attachment B-1 of Exhibit B, Schedule of Fees; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that these activities are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
22-00699 A-42)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, including the individual maintenance projects described in the Plan; and b) For the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): i) Find that the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan is within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program [01-EIR-01; State Clearinghouse No. 2001031043] and subsequent annual addenda which adequately describe this activity for the purposes of CEQA; ii) Find that pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Directors in November 2001, and subsequent annual addendums, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR; ii) no subsPass Action details Not available
22-00696 A-43)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement to provide street sweeping for emergency and on-call maintenance services, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor in the amount not-to-exceed $500,000.00 for street sweeping and dust control services with Surface Management, Inc. (DBA WaterWorks) for the period of July 12, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (a local vendor); and b) Determine that the work to be performed under this contract is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, as it consists of the maintenance of existing public facilities involving no expansion of use; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board.Pass Action details Not available
22-00697 A-44)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Federal Bureau of Reclamation Grant Application for Regional Water-Wise Landscape Rebate Program, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: a) Adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize the Public Works Director or his/her designee to apply for and commit the Santa Barbara County Water Agency to the financial and legal obligations associated with receiving funding under the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Program; and b) Find that these actions do not constitute “Projects” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
22-00447 A-45)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Report filed by the Board at the June 28, 2022 meeting and direct staff to record the Report; b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and direct staff to record the Resolution; c) Consider adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Ordinance introduced on June 28, 2022); and d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain Pass Action details Not available
22-00676 A-46)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a Sewer Easement from the owners of APN 105-140-087, Fourth District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Accept the easement deed from Michael J. Morris, trustee of the Penelope Lockridge Hartnell Revocable Trust; Anthony D. Houston and Beverly J. Houston, trustees of the Houston Family Trust; and Katherine A. Walker, collectively owners of APN 105-140-087, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the certificate of acceptance; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00664 A-47)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the April 3, 1978 Agreement with Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District, Use of County Road Right-of-Way at Children’s Park, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the April 3, 1978 Agreement with Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District, for Use of County Road Right-of-Way at the Children’s Park in Isla Vista, California; and b) Find that the proposed contract amendment does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).Pass Action details Not available
22-00678 A-48)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the North Trunk Line Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project Statement of Final Quantities, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the construction of the North Trunk Line Rehabilitation Phase 3 project; Project No. NRTUN3, on file in the Public Works Department, for work performed and materials supplied by Performance Pipeline Technologies, Incorporated (not a local vendor), in the amount of $1,151,358.30; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00691 A-49)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Black Oak Drive Undercrossing Reimbursement Agreement, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Reimbursement Agreement with Vintage Ranch Orcutt, LLC for construction of an undercrossing beneath Black Oak Drive in an amount not to exceed $397,903.00; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $32,395.00 for a total Reimbursement Agreement amount not to exceed $430,298.00; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008252 to increase appropriations in the amount of $152,800.00 in the Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by a transfer from the General Fund; and d) Find that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for this project pursuant to 14 CCR section 15162(a) because Final Supplemental EIR for the Orcutt Community Plan 2012 Amendments (09EIR-00000-00004) including the Revision document (RV-1), and Addendum of May 22, 2013 have been previously certified, andPass Action details Not available
22-00698 A-50)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for services of independent contractor for design and environmental permitting for the replacement of the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Facility, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants, (tri-county vendor) for Design and Environmental Permitting for the replacement of the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Facility (Project No. WA8231); with a period of July 12, 2022 through September 30, 2023 in the amount of $393,000.00; b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 33 of the Agreement, make amendments to the professional services agreement with Geosyntec Consultants in the amount of not to exceed $39,300.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $432,300.00, and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008266, to increase approprPass Action details Not available
22-00677 A-51)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Community Solutions, Inc. for Sheriff’s Treatment Program Expansion, as follows: a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Solutions, Inc. (a not-for-profit organization) to provide program delivery services targeted towards medium - high risk inmates incarcerated in the Santa Barbara County Jail Facilities for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, in the amount not to exceed $470,000.00, and for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, in the amount not to exceed $518,000.00; and b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-00680 A-52)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Third Amendment to Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter Services for Discharge Planning Services at the Santa Barbara County Jail, as follows: a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter Services (a local vendor) to provide discharge planning services to inmates incarcerated at the Santa Barbara County Jail for the period of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, and for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00, and for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, in the amount not to exceed $95,000.00; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), 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 Action details Not available
22-00686 A-53)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment for software support and maintenance with TriTech Software System, a Central Square Technologies Company, for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a fourteenth amendment to the agreement with TriTech Software Systems, a Central Square Technologies Company, dated June 27, 2006, that extends the annual maintenance agreement for the CAD System through March 31, 2023, at the cost of $206,311.50; b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to execute the Renewal of Software Support Agreement to extend the term to March 31, 2023, to renew the CAD to CAD Unify license in the amount of $21,676.03, to renew the current additional 20 Field Ops Subscriptions for an annual subscription amount of $6,600.00; c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to execute Quote Q-89898 for the addition of 55 Field Ops Subscriptions; and d) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CPass Action details Not available
22-00642 A-54)Administrative ItemReceive, approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 8 to, the Agreement for Services for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigents with Justice Defenders, a Professional Corporation, dba North County Defense Team and lead attorney Michael J. Scott, and the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for the provision of conflict defense (alternate Public Defender) services in the North County Superior Courts for the period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.Pass Action details Not available
22-00701 A-55)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Keith Coffman-Grey to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term ending July 11, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-00684 A-56)Appointment/BOS itemConsider recommendations regarding a Contract with Santa Maria Fairpark for the 2022 Veterans Stand Down, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Maria Fairpark for the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on October 15, 2022; and b) Find that the proposed action consists of the normal operation of existing facilities for public gatherings for the purpose for which the facilities were designed, and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15322.Pass Action details Not available
22-00657 A-57)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider withdrawal of the project regarding the Halsell Rezone and Tentative Tract Map, Rezone (15RZN-00000-00004) and Tentative Tract Map (15TRM-00000-00011). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAWPass Action details Not available
22-00688 A-58)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing Pedal the Pacific Cycling to End Sex Trafficking in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
22-00685 A-59)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of July 17, 2022 through July 23, 2022, as “Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week” in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00687 A-60)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution recognizing the Annual Groovin’ in the Grove Car Show and honoring the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge No. 613.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00700 A-61)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Samantha Corsaw, John McCammon Jr., Alina Kleemaier, and James Nelson of the Sheriff’s Department as the July 2022 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00682 A-62)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Van Do-Reynoso, MPH, PhD for her five years of faithful and distinguished service to Santa Barbara County as the Public Health Director.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00002  Agenda ItemPublic 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) (22-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
22-00629 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater Goleta), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2022-2023 library special tax rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.80%; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
22-00631 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Special Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Special Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); b) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan); c) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including thPass Action details Video Video
22-00641 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Status Report on Criminal Justice Partners Improvement Efforts and MW Consulting Report on Santa Barbara County Criminal Justice Overview and Jail Projections, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on criminal justice system improvement efforts; b) Receive and file a report by MW Consulting on Santa Barbara County Criminal Justice Overview and Jail Projections; c) Provide any direction, as appropriate; d) Direct staff to return in 90-120 days with another progress report; and e) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
22-00668 4)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Countywide JOIN Updates and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Action Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a status report on Countywide JOIN initiatives and FY 2022-2023 Action Plan; b) Authorize $19,200.00 from the Equity Funds set aside for stipend expenses to continue the work of the Equity Advisory and Outreach Committee; c) Authorize $275,000.00 from the Equity Funds set aside for a second cycle of the Racial Equity Grant Program and contract with the Fund for Santa Barbara to administer the program; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the project is an organizational or administrative activity of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
22-00640 5)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Countywide Free Library System Annual Agreement and Library Zone Service Delivery Map Revision, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System (the “Agreement”), by and between the County and the Cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria (“Cities”) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with a total amount not to exceed $4,396,429.00; and b) 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)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video