Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/2/2023 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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23-00001  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. - County’s Toys for Tots Drive  Action details Not available
23-00422  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Emerging Acquisitions, LLC (d/b/a Bulk Handling Systems) v. Leslie Wells in her official capacity as the Deputy Director of the Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California Case No. 8:23-cv-00329. 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organization: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara.  Action details Not available
23-00402 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Single Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2022, as follows: a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30, 2022; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00401 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Behavioral Wellness, Resource Development Associates, Inc. Service Agreement, Fiscal Year 2021-2023, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amended Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Resource Development Associates, Inc. (not a local vendor), referenced as BC 21-262, to extend the agreement term through June 30, 2023 with no change to the Maximum Contract Amount of $300,000.00, for the period of May 20, 2020 through June 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 and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively, without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fundinPass Action details Not available
23-00397 A-3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding John Onssy Anis, M.D. Contractor on Payroll Agreement with Behavioral Wellness for Payroll Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2024, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Contractor on Payroll Agreement with John Onssy Anis, M.D., for the provision of medical support services for the period of April 4, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; 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 and are 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
23-00400 A-4)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness, Idea Engineering, Inc. Agreement for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-24, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Idea Engineering, Inc. for the development of countywide mental health and substance use stigma and discrimination reduction materials, a license to the “STAY” suicide prevention Turn-Key media campaign package, and research, development, and purchase of a media plan for the County for a total Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $511,435.00 for the period of May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to authorize use of County’s name or logo or any variation of such name or logo in any publicity, advertising or promotional materials required to provide services to County under the Agreement per Section 12 of the Agreement; suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; and make immaterialPass Action details Video Video
23-00386 A-5)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Bid Waiver for BioBag Americas, Inc., as follows: a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 with BioBag Americas, Inc., County Vendor No. 002072, and waive competitive bidding by the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 2-39, subdivision (c); and b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) since this is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity, such as a purchase for supplies.Pass Action details Not available
23-00388 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Approval of a Funding Reservation Letter for the Buellton Senior Village Apartments affordable housing development (Project), located in the City of Buellton Third District, under sponsorship of the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), as follows: a) Approve a $2,000,000.00 County funding reservation for the Project; and subject this funding reservation to release if CEDC does not receive an award of 9% low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) necessary to complete Project financing by May 2, 2024; b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department (CSD) to sign a letter to CEDC reflecting the approved reservation; and c) Determine that the approval of the reservation of funding is 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 actions are not a project as they are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitmenPass Action details Not available
23-00380 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Revised Countywide Policy: Naming and Dedicating County Assets, as follows: a) Approve and adopt the revised County policy entitled “Naming and Dedicating County Assets” which establishes a process for requesting naming or dedication of County facilities and assets; and b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 that the above action is not a project subject to CEQA review.Pass Action details Not available
23-00387 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an addendum adding additional participants to the Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum No. 2 to the MOU for the VSFB Master Plan between REACH, The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GOBiz), the 30th Space Wing, United States Space Force, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Deloitte Consulting, LLP that adds participants including the City of Lompoc, City of Santa Maria, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Allan Hancock College (AHC), and Cuesta College upon final execution by the other signatories and incorporation of the effective date; and b) Determine that the proposed action is related to the creation of a government funding mechanism and other fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is therefore is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline SectPass Action details Not available
23-00403 A-9)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008790 and 0008825 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revisions Nos. 0008048; 0008796; 0008811; 0008813; 0008818; and 0008821 (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
23-00396 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation for childcare sector recovery and resiliency services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation for the provision of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded childcare sector recovery and resiliency services for a total maximum agreement amount not to exceed $1,125,000.00 for the period of May 2, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that 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
23-00378 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Gartner, Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment (Amendment) to the Agreement (BC21227) for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Gartner, Inc., to increase the total contract amount from $710,089.67 to $796,089.67, and to provide for additional services under the Agreement; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that 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
23-00389 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho Ave Maria Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Case No. 22AGP-00000-00007 Guadalupe area, Fifth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve No. 22AGP-00000-00007 consisting of 51.87 acres located west of the intersection of 11th Street and Simas Road, to the east of the City of Guadalupe (APN 113-040-004); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 22AGP-00000-00007; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County that 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
23-00381 A-13)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Modification to the Point Pedernales Project (PPP) Assessment of CRMF Fees for 2023-2027, as follows: a) Consider and approve staff’s recommendation for a modification to the PPP Assessment of CRMF Fees for 2023-2027; b) After approval of recommendation “a”, consider and approve revised allocation amounts for the 2022-2023 CRMF solicitation cycle; c) Amend the CRMF Guidelines for the purposes of documenting PPP’s modified Assessment of CRMF fees for 2023-2027; and d) Determine that modifying the Assessment of CRMF Fees, updating the available amounts for the 2022-2023 CRMF cycle and updating the CRMF Guidelines are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).Pass Action details Not available
23-00382 A-14)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Report on Case No. 22EMP-00000-00001, Emergency Permit to repair an existing slope failure at 1297 N. Ontare Road in the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan Area, First District, as follows: a) Receive and file this report on Emergency Permit Case No. 22EMP-00000-00001, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on March 1, 2023, which authorized the repair of an existing slope failure that required installation of a caisson-supported retaining wall spanning approximately 100 feet in length with a maximum height of six feet; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00376 A-15)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2024 First Amendment to the Agreement with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara (BC 22003) to extend the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Agreement) for an additional year for services rendered FY 2023-2024, amend the budgeted service level within the statement of work, and increase the total contract maximum amount up to $101,000.00 (Maximum Contract Amount); 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 the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the stated line-item budgetedPass Action details Not available
23-00379 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP) and Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan (JJRP), as follows: a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CMJJP and the JJRP; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (6)(3), finding that the activities are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
23-00383 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Agromin Corporation for Compost Hauling and Marketing, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for services of independent contractor with Agromin Corporation (a tri-county vendor) to haul and market compost material from the Tajiguas ReSource Center compost management unit for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00; and b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental review, the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016 and Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017 (revised OctobPass Action details Video Video
23-00390 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 through 2027-2028, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FYs 2023-2024 through 2027-2028, project list, and distribution formula for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance; b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, which establishes priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the ½ cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County; c) Direct staff to prepare FY 2023-2024 Road Maintenance Annual Plan based upon approved Measure A Program of Projects; and d) 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 thatPass Action details Not available
23-00384 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution for CalRecycle HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program Application, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of annual applications for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this Resolution; and b) Find that the proposed Resolution does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of government) and 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activity).Pass Action details Not available
23-00391 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Competitive Bid Waiver for Purchase of Traffic Signal and Lighting Components, as follows: a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding to procure traffic device components, parts, supplies and services used in installation and repair of traffic devices, including traffic signal and lighting equipment, without competitive bids, on an as-needed basis, effective through June 30, 2028, with a maximum annual aggregate limit of $1,000,000.00; and b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 14 CCR 15378, as it involves administrative and other general policy and procedure making activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00395 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project (Project No. SC8373), First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project by the contractor Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), in the amount of $2,138,072.26; and b) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the action and therefore pursuant to the CEQA Section 15168 (c)(2), that the action is within the scope of the project covered by the Updated Debris Basin Maintenance and Management Plan, approved in 2021 as a CEQA Addendum to the actions covered by the Program Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-EIR-01), as approved in 2001.Pass Action details Not available
23-00392 A-22)Administrative ItemConsider 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) Acting as the Board of Supervisors and 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, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent 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; c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; Pass Action details Not available
23-00393 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements Project, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) to provide construction management and inspection services for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements Project (BC 22-071), increasing the contract amount from $749,960.00 to a not to exceed limit of $893,357.00, an increase of $143,397.00; b) Authorize an increase of $14,339.70 to the contingency amount of $74,996.00 to a total contingency amount of $89,335.70 to the Agreement for Services with Filippin Engineering for additional work that may be needed to complete the project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to extend the term of the Agreement by up to two additional years to JunPass Action details Not available
23-00377 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for Independent Living Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Family Care Network, Inc. (local vendor) to provide an Independent Living Program for Child Welfare Services/Probation youth for a total contract amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 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)(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
23-00394 A-25)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with San Luis Obispo County Office of Education for Workforce Development Board Consultant Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to execute the Agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education for the Workforce Development Board to receive funds in the amount of $7,000.00 to provide consultant services for the period of May 2, 2023 through June 30, 2023; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the Grant Agreement is 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 project is a creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other 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.Pass Action details Not available
23-00399 A-26)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Bit California LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services to provide CalWORKs Information Network System Printing and Mailing Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Bit California LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services, not a local vendor, for the purpose of printing and mailing services from the CalWORKs Information Network System, in an amount not to exceed $880,000.00 for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; 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
23-00385 A-27)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Scott Cooper to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, open term, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00420 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of William “Franky” Caldeira to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2024, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00413 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Robert Dickerson to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2026, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00414 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Fred Carbone to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2025, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00404 A-31)Set Hearing/Hearing RequestSet a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Public Works Department Subdivision Map and Document Review Fee Schedule for the County Surveyor Division, as follows: (Set a hearing for June 6, 2023. Time estimate: 15 minutes) a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of the proposed Ordinance that reduces the deposit amount for records of survey in the subdivision map and document review fee schedule from $3,624.00 to $2,500.00 within incorporated cities and extends the date of the Pilot Program for the subsidy of Record of Survey fees in the unincorporated area of the County until June 30, 2026; b) Read the title “An Ordinance Adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the Department of Public Works, County Surveyor Division in Connection with the Review and Approval of Subdivision and Survey Related Documents and Maps within the Jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County,” and waive full reading of the selected Ordinance; c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of June 27, 2023 to consider recommendations, as follows: Pass Action details Not available
23-00408 A-32)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Water Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
23-00409 A-33)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution Proclaiming the week of April 15, 2023 through April 22, 2023 as Santa Barbara Dark Sky Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00411 A-34)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 24, 2023 through April 30, 2023 as Daniel Ellsberg Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00406 A-35)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00405 A-36)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00419 A-37)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution recognizing Sleep in Heavenly Peace Santa Barbara County North Chapter.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00410 A-38)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Iram Alvarez and Eva Camarena of the Community Services Department as the May 2023 Employees of the Month of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00002  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) (23-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
23-00416 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for the Public Works Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee Leslie Wells, Deputy Director of Resource Recovery and Waste Management, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Public Works Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Department to appoint retired employee, Leslie Wells, as an Extra-Help employee to provide training on a part time basis not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an appointment effective date of May 2, 2023; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOPass Action details Video Video
23-00417 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for the First 5 Santa Barbara Children and Families Commission, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee, Suzanne Hayes, is necessary to fill a critical need in the First 5 Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the First 5 Director to appoint retired employee Suzanne Hayes as an Extra Help employee to assist with technical assistance and support for the incoming First 5 Fiscal Analyst - Accountant III not to exceed 100 hours of annual service with an effective start date of May 2, 2023; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under 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 resuPass Action details Video Video
23-00306 3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Ordinance setting compensation and benefits for members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: i) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%; ii) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and ii) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022 CPI-U; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not invoPass Action details Video Video
23-00307 4)Departmental AgendaConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services) of the County Code Regarding Minimum Number of Franchised Haulers in the Unincorporated Area, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code; and b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the amendment is not a project under CEQA because it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00412 5)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) and FY 2022-2023 Action Plan Substantial Amendment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a staff report on the Santa Barbara County 2023-2024 Action Plan, which includes recommendations for award of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for FY 2023-2024; b) Receive and file a staff report on the Santa Barbara County 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (Substantial Amendment), which includes recommendations for award of prior-year CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024; c) Consider public comments received on the draft 2023-24 Action Plan and 2022-23 Action Plan Substantial Amendment, during the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commenced on March 31, 2023, and concludes at today’s public hearing on this item; d) Approve funding awards and direct staff to include the awards in the 2023-2024 Action Plan and 2022-2023 Substantial AmendmentPass Action details Video Video
23-00418 6)Departmental AgendaConsider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Ordinance, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; 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 Video Video
23-00415 7)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Active Transportation Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Approve and adopt a Resolution to adopt the County Active Transportation Plan; and b) Find that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20, which statutorily exempts active transportation plans, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
23-00407 8)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations a Discovery Process Improvement Update and Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS), as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation on the discovery process improvement update and business case for DEMS; b) Provide any direction, as appropriate; c) Authorize the release of a RFP for DEMS; and d) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video