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24-01121
| | Agenda Item | The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation as well as remote participation until further notice.
Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara.
The following methods of participation are available to the public:
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways:
- Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20;
- Online at: ; and
- YouTube at: (Closed Captioning Available)
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the | |
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24-00001
| | Agenda Item | County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda. | |
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24-01115
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sergeant Richard Soto upon his Retirement from the Sheriff’s Office after over 26 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | |
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24-01072
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Bernard Hicks of the Behavioral Wellness Department as the November 2024 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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24-01073
| A-3) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming November 14, 2024 as CommUnify Day in Santa Barbara County. | |
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24-01114
| A-4) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution in recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 3, 2024 through November 9, 2024 in Santa Barbara County. | |
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24-01074
| A-5) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of November 10, 2024 through November 16, 2024 as Nurse Practitioner Week in Santa Barbara County. | |
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24-01103
| A-6) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding High Risk Pest Exclusion Program Agreement Number 24-0527-000-SG 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 inspection and enforcement activities in the High-Risk Pest Exclusion Program for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $356,394.05; 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). | |
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24-01096
| A-7) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Events Enterprises, Inc. Agreement for Event Planning and Coordination Services of the Southern Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) 2025 and 2026 Conferences and SCRP 2025 Strategic Planning Session for Fiscal Years 2024-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Events Enterprises, Inc. (not a local vendor) for planning and overall event coordination of the Southern Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) 2025 and 2026 Conferences and SCRP 2025 Strategic Planning Session for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $647,850.00 for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, | |
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24-01099
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) Revenue Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 for Early Intervention Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement for providing Alcohol and Drug Program Services to LUSD to continue the Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) Early Intervention / Treatment Services using the Brief Risk Reduction Interview and Intervention Model (BRRIIM) to decrease youth substance misuse through screening, early intervention, and treatment services in schools for the period of September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with the anticipated revenue amount of $86,004.00; 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 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. | |
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24-01108
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Pacific Pride Foundation Services Agreement, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2023-2027 Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Pacific Pride Foundation (BC 23-040), a California nonprofit (a local vendor), to suspend Outreach and Targeted Cultural Competency Training services effective September 30, 2024; suspend ADP Opioid Overdose Prevention and Reversal Services effective September 30, 2024, instate Syringe Services Program (SSP) services effective October 1, 2024, add the FY 2024-2025 Federal Award Identification Table to Exhibit B-3; add Programs Goals, Outcomes and Measures for Syringe Services Program (SSP); and reduce the total contract maximum amount by $71,558.00 for a revised total contract maximum amount of $280,442.00, inclusive of $88,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $68,484.00 for FY 2024-2025, $61,979.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $61,979.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; | |
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24-01094
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution authorizing an application for the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1 Launch Ready Program grant funds, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution that:
i) Authorizes and directs the County’s submission of multiple applications for the California DHCS Bond BHCIP Round 1 Launch Ready Program grant funds being administered by Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. for new construction and expansion of services at a location to be determined within the Second District and at a location to be determined within the Fifth District; and
ii) If one or more Applications are approved, authorizes and directs the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute the Program Funding Agreement for the total award amount and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure Bond BHCIP Round 1 grant funds and participate in the Bond BHCIP Program;
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24-01093
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of candidates to Special District Governing Boards in lieu of election, pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10515(a), as follows:
a) Appoint in lieu of election those candidates who have filed a Declaration of Candidacy and are qualified to hold office. All candidates have filed a Declaration of Candidacy to run for office and meet the qualifications necessary to be appointed in lieu of election. The appointed candidates will take office on December 6, 2024; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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24-01087
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel, Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No 4. to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, extending the term to June 30, 2025, updating the hourly rates, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $200,000.00; 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. | |
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24-01084
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Adopt a Resolution to amend the 2024 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to change the location of the Tuesday, December 3, 2024 meeting from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria and change the location of the Tuesday, December 10, 2024 meeting from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. | |
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24-01116
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010179 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010102; 0010153; 0010170; and 0010180 (4/5 Vote Required). | |
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24-01125
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of members to Special District Boards of Directors in Lieu of Election, as follows:
a) Appoint in lieu of election qualified individuals to Special District Boards of Directors, as specified on the List of Qualified Applicants pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10515(b) where no candidates filed a Declaration of Candidacy; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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24-01106
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) appointments, as follows:
a) Appoint commissioners to the EMCC as follows:
i) Dr. Lars (Ola) Sjoholm, Marian emergency physician, nominated by the Hospital Association of Southern California;
ii) Denise McDonald, Cottage emergency department nurse, nominated by the Hospital Association of Southern California;
iii) Dean Albro, Lompoc City Manager, nominated by the Santa Barbara County Operational Area Emergency Services Council;
iv) Ryland McCracken, Carpinteria/Summerland firefighter/paramedic, nominated by Director of the Public Health Department;
v) Melinda DeHoyos, Lisa Abeloe, and Dr. John Anis, hospital representatives, nominated by Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Dignity Health, and Cottage Health;
vi) Chief David Neels, Fire Chiefs’ Association President, nominated by Fire Chiefs’ Association of Santa Barbara;
vii) Edwin Weaver, Consumer Representative, nominated by the Director of the Public Health Department;
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24-01076
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Victim/Witness (VW) Program Grant Award, Subaward VW24 42 0420, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute a Grant Agreement with Cal OES accepting the VW Program grant award (VW24 42 0420) for the award period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $710,125.00;
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant Agreement extending the term thereof through March 31, 2026, or for a supplemental grant award in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a p | |
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24-01088
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Sicuro Data Analytics, LLC, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Sicuro Data Analytics, LLC for data analytics, to increase the total contract not to exceed amount from $510,000.00 to $610,000.00;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010174; 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 a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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24-01089
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Lompoc Police Department for the Reimbursement of a Homeland Security Grant Project, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement with the City of Lompoc Police Department for reimbursement of completed Homeland Security Project costs for a total amount not to exceed $272,207.00 with a period of performance from November 5, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the activity is the 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. | |
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24-01077
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an L.E.D. Lighting and Controls Upgrade Contract and Financing at Foster Road Campus, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 4217.12, that pursuant to an energy audit of the facilities at the County’s Foster Road campus, the anticipated cost to the County for an L.E.D lighting and controls upgrade project at the County’s Foster Road Campus (Project) will be less than the anticipated marginal cost to the County for electricity that would have been consumed in the absence of the Project; that the terms of the Energy Services Contract are in the best interests of the County; that no facility ground lease will be required; and that public notice was given at least two weeks prior to the hearing;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Energy Services Contract with Veregy Pacific, LLC in the amount of $1,359,190.00 (Energy Services Contract) for final design, construction and startup of L.E.D lighting and controls upgrade at the Foster Road Campus (Santa Maria);
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24-01090
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Disposition of County-owned Property on Hollister Avenue with Hollister Lofts L.P., for a Permanent Supportive Housing Development Project (Folio 003910), Second District, as follows:
a) Direct the County Surveyor to issue a Certificate of Compliance on a parcel consisting of approximately 0.775-acres in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, being a portion of a County of Santa Barbara property, that is currently approximately 20.95-acres known as Assessor Parcel Number 061-040-048 (the Property), located in the 4500 block of Hollister Avenue;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Sale and Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions between Hollister Lofts L.P. (Buyer), and the County of Santa Barbara, as the seller for the Buyer to purchase a parcel consisting of approximately 0.775-acres in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, being a portion of the Property;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to execute any and all escrow documents and complete the due d | |
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24-01098
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Departmental Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with Sansum Clinic, as follows:
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer, the annual MSA with the Sansum Clinic, in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for the services specified in the respective Statement of Work attached as Exhibits to such MSA; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | |
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24-01105
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Iron Mountain for Countywide Document Shredding Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract in the amount of $1,200,000.00 with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC, a California Corporation, to provide Countywide records management, data management, and secure shred services, as noted on the contract effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | |
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24-01078
| A-24) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Establishing the Job Classification of Laguna County Sanitation District Manager, as follows:
a) Adopt changes to the Salary Resolution to establish the at-will job classification of Laguna County Sanitation District Manager (Class 008139, Range 8139, $80.536 to $102.784 per hour) as well as reclassify one (1) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) legal position in the Public Works Department to this new job classification; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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24-01083
| A-25) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Establishing the Job Classification of Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System (SBCERS) Compliance Officer and Allocate Two Additional Positions, as follows:
a) Adopt changes to the Salary Resolution, effective October 28, 2024, which: establishes the job classification of SBCERS Compliance Officer (Class No. 8189, Range No. 8189, $61.288 to $78.226 per hour); adds one (1) full-time SBCERS Compliance Officer position; and adds one (1) full-time Legal Office Professional I/II position; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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24-01085
| A-26) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the reconciliation of allocated positions and corresponding amendments to the Salary Resolution, as follows:
a) Adopt Amendments to the Salary Resolution effective November 11, 2024, updating department position allocations and make changes to two management job classifications; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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24-01111
| A-27) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Compensation and Benefits Resolution for Elected Department Heads Regarding Health Insurance Subsidy, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution which amends the Compensation and Benefits Resolution (Resolution No. 23-65) for Elected Department Heads to provide increases in the medical insurance benefit equivalent that received by the largest employee labor group; and
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above actions are 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, and are therefore not a project subject to environmental review. | |
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24-01112
| A-28) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the re-appointment of and Employment Contract for the County Executive Officer, as follows:
a) Reaffirm the appointment of Mona Miyasato to the position of County Executive Officer effective November 11, 2024;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the “Agreement for Services as County Executive Officer,” which sets forth the terms and conditions of Mona Miyasato’s employment as County Executive Officer, which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and supersedes the prior Agreement for Services as County Executive Officer entered into on August 24, 2021;
c) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution, effective November 11, 2024, which incorporates an 8% adjustment to the County Executive Officer salary broadband consistent with the “Agreement for Services as County Executive Officer”; and
d) Determine that the above actions are not projects 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 res | |
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24-01086
| A-29) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Awards, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award grants to the Fish Reef Project, Channel Island Films, and Chimineas Ranch Foundation;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009643 to increase appropriations by $127,676.00 in the Planning and Development Fish and Wildlife Fund for services and supplies funded by the release of restricted fund balance; and
c) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4), 15333, and 15301(i) of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA. | |
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24-01120
| A-30) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter (a local vendor), (BC 24048), to amend Exhibit A Statement of Work to add Section XIII, move “Other Requirements for Service Delivery Staff” in its entirety from Section XII to Section XIII, add “Care Manager” to Section XII, and amend Section A of Exhibit B “Payment Arrangements” to increase the total contract maximum amount to $2,126,810.00 and replace Attachment B-1 “Schedule of Fees” in its entirety; and
b) Determine that the above recommended actions 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 common sense exception 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 | |
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24-01075
| A-31) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Tobacco Control Program Local Lead Agency (LLA) Funding Allocation Agreement Authorization, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute the LLA Allocation Agreement No. CTCP-21-42 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 with the California Tobacco Control Program in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025;
b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept a two-year extension of the LLA 2022-2025 Scope of Work plan as described in Program Letter 24-01, with amendments to include two new intervention activities without a change in funding or staff, through June 30, 2027;
c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute any future funding allocation agreements and/or amendments for the Tobacco Control Program Grant from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through June 30, 2027, including changes to the Statement of Work provided that the LLA and/or amendment does not exceed ten percent ( | |
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24-01101
| A-32) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with La Cumbre Mutual Water Company and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara for Modoc Multi-Use Path Phase II Right of Way Acquisition, County Project No. 862416, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Real Property Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions with La Cumbre Mutual Water Company and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County for the County to acquire right-of-way and construction easements for the Modoc Multi-Use Path project;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services to sign a 34-year lease for a well site with La Cumbre Mutual Water Company on terms substantially similar to those included in Exhibit 6 of the Agreement, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel;
c) Approve, authorize the Chair to execute, and direct Real Property Division to record the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant on a County-owned parcel at More Mesa (APN 065-320-004), restricting use of the parcel to preclude future housing and to preserve publi | |
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24-01091
| A-33) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1 Baseline Funding Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), and the County of Santa Barbara for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with SBCAG for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector project to increase the SBCAG funding amount by $1,250,000.00 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $2,410,000.00 with a term through December 31, 2027; and
b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making). | |
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24-01104
| A-34) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of the 2024 Lake Fire and Continuation of Emergency Actions, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to 2024 Lake Fire and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director (4/5 vote required);
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions until the actions are terminated;
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24-01107
| A-35) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Federal Funding for a National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant and Memorandum of Understanding with the Employment Development Department Monitor Advocate Office, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, to accept a $1,999,999.00 National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant from the Department of Labor Employment Development Department for the budget period of July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010175 to increase appropriations in the amount of $1,500,000.00 in the Social Services Department, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Workforce Development Board Fund for Salaries and Employee Benefits funded by the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant funds;
c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, including Attachments with the Employment Development Department Monitor Advocate Office for the budget period of July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025;
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24-01095
| A-36) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for authorization to apply for and accept State Funding for the Transitional Housing Program - Round 6 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program - Round 3, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution regarding the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program Round 6 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Round 3 funds including the application for and acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Funds; and
b) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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24-01109
| A-37) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement with County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services for Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services (local vendor) to implement the Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships project, in San Luis Obispo County, to amend the Statement of Work for the period of November 5, 2024 through December 31, 2025, for a total increased contract amount not to exceed $494,664.00 for the period of March 12, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to modify the Agreement concerning the contract term, Enrollment Goals set forth in the Statement of Work, and corrections to minor clerical errors;
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to allocate the amount of unused Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships grant funds to the next Fiscal Year budget, witho | |
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24-01110
| A-38) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for Breaking Barriers Summer Youth Empowerment and Employment Program, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (local vendor), to serve as program operator in Santa Barbara County for the Breaking Barriers Summer Youth Empowerment and Employment Program, to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2025;
b) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, to extend the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (local vendor), to serve as program operator in Santa Barbara County for the Breaking Barriers Summer Youth Empowerment and Employment Program, and allocate the amount of unused funds from the previous Fiscal Year budget to the next Fiscal Year budget, subject to appropriations and budget approval;
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24-01100
| A-39) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Goleta Union School District, Election of 2020, Series 2024C General Obligation Bonds, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Goleta Union School District to issue and sell bonds directly, in accordance with Education Code Section 15140(b), in an amount not to exceed $44,300,000.00; and
b) Determine that the above action involves the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. | |
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24-01122
| A-40) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as follows:
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646(b); and
b) Review and approve the updated Investment Pool Policy Statement pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646. | |
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24-01068
| A-41) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Nathan Bero to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2026, First District. | |
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24-01069
| A-42) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Michael Allen to the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Board of Directors, term ending January 1, 2026, First District. | |
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24-01102
| A-43) | Appointment/BOS item | Consider recommendations regarding a Contribution of $50,000.00 for Collective Cultures Creating Change (C4) Combating Youth Violence Project, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010173 to increase appropriations of $50,000.00 in General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by a release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;
b) Approve and authorize a contribution of $50,000.00 for C4 Combating Youth Violence Project from Third District 990 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 fund balance;
c) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; and
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. | |
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24-01070
| A-44) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Frank Maciel to the Civil Service Commission, term ending May 31, 2028, Fourth District. | |
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24-01119
| A-45) | Appointment/BOS item | Consider recommendations regarding a request for postponement of the Santa Maria City Council Decision for the Orcutt Annexation of Key Site 26/Richard’s Ranch, as follows:
a) Approve sending a letter to the City of Santa Maria requesting a 90-day postponement of action on the proposed annexation of Key Site 26, also known as Richard’s Ranch, and request that the City appoint two City councilmembers to engage with County representatives to discuss the matter;
b) Authorize Supervisor Nelson and Supervisor Lavagnino to engage in discussions with City representatives and staff on behalf of the County; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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24-01071
| A-46) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Tracy Beard to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, First District. | |
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24-01124
| A-47) | Appointment/BOS item | Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, (EIN No. 95-6006513), to support their Literacy 2.0 Program from the Fifth District General County Programs Department 990 discretionary fund;
b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. | |
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24-01081
| A-48) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Property Owner’s Appeal, Case No. 24APL-00017, of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s Nomination of the Chaffee residence and attached garage with sandstone landscape features, addressed as 2929 East Valley Road as a County Historic Landmark, First District, as follows:
(Set a hearing for December 10, 2024. Time estimate: 25 minutes)
a) Uphold the appeal, and reject the designation by the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission of the Chaffee Residence, located at 2929 East Valley Road, Montecito, California, Assessor’s Parcel No. 005-040-025, as a County Historic Landmark; and
b) Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270; or
Alternatively, in order to deny the appeal and designate the property as a historic landmark, take the following actions:
a) Deny the appeal, and approve the designation by the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission of the Chaffee Residence located at 2929 East Valley Road, Montecit | |
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24-01082
| A-49) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Cargasacchi Appeal, Case No. 24APL-00018, of the County Planning Commission approval of the Blanco Grading for access road improvements project, Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072, Third District, as follows:
(Set a hearing for December 10, 2024. Time estimate: 40 minutes)
a) Deny the appeal, Case Number 24APL-00018;
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 15LUP-00000-0072, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;
c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, as set forth in the Notice of Exemption; and
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072. | |
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24-01092
| A-50) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County Code Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 15.7, 23-15.8 and 23-15.9, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows:
(Set a hearing for December 3, 2024. Time estimate: 20 minutes)
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23, Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7, 23-15.8, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts;
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and
c) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of December 10, 2024 to consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending speed limits on various roads, as follows:
i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23, Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7, 23-15.8, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limit | |
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24-00002
| | Agenda Item | Public Comment Period
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (24-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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24-01126
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
John LWS Doe, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09312.
JCCrandall, LLC v. County of Santa Barbara; California Second District Court of Appeal, Case No. 2d Civ. No. B333201 (Santa Barbara County Superior Court No. 21CV04273). | |
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24-01079
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for the County Executive Office, 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, Jeff Frapwell, is necessary to fill a critical need in the County Executive Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;
b) Approve and authorize the County Executive Office to appoint retired employee Jeff Frapwell as an Extra-Help employee to provide assistance with specialized policy and administrative services on a part-time limited duration basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date of November 12, 2024; and
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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24-01067
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Services and Retirement Waiver for Sheriff-Coroner Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of County employee Julie Porrazzo, Communications Dispatcher, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;
b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to appoint retired employee, Julie Porrazzo, as an Extra Help employee to assist with critical staffing on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an appointment effective date of December 9, 2024; 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 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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24-01060
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding John Sandford’s Appeal, Case No. 23APL-00021, of the Montecito Planning Commission’s approval of the Music Academy of the West Revised Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00021;
b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project; Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;
c) Determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (03-EIR-06) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2); and
d) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109, subject to the conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | |
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24-01015
| 4) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16;
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of December 3, 2024, to consider the adoption of the Ordinance amendment, as follows:
i) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16; and
ii) Determine that the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 | |
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24-01123
| 5) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Senior Mobile Home Park Conversion Interim Urgency Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Adopt the Senior Mobile Home Park Conversion Interim Urgency Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on any activities with the conversion of senior mobile home parks to all-age mobile home parks;
b) Determine that the Senior Mobile Home Park Conversion Interim Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential to cause a significant impact on the environment; and
c) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on December 10, 2024, with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Senior Mobile Home Park Conversion Interim Urgency Ordinance for up to 10 months and 15 days pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(b).
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24-01080
| 6) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I (SC2301), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Receive and file the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I report;
b) Direct staff to finalize the Phase I report and continue development of Phase II;
c) Authorize staff to apply for any grant opportunities to help offset costs of the continued development of the Plan; and
d) Find that proposed Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15262: Feasibility and Planning Studies, and Section 15306 (Class 6): Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities. The preparation of the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I was approved by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2023 and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) was filed.
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24-01097
| 7) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 23ORD-00005, 23ORD-00006, 24RZN-00004, and 24RZN-00005 to adopt the Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.)
a) Make the required findings for approval, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
b) Certify the Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (County Environmental Document No. 23EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2021110353), dated February 2024, as modified by the EIR Revision Document (RV 01), dated November 5, 2024;
c) Approve the Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance by taking the following actions:
i) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 23ORD-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;
ii) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 23ORD-00006) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara Cou | |
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