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25-00217
| | 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 or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria.
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 (English) at: (Closed Captioning Available)
- YouTube (Spanish) at: <>
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via ema | |
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25-00001
| | 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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25-00219
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of March 2025 as American Red Cross Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00188
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of March 22, 2025 through March 30, 2025 as Tsunami Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00196
| A-3) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming March 25, 2025 as Women’s Equal Pay Day in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00190
| A-4) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dave Carlson upon his Retirement from the Probation Department after over 27 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00224
| A-5) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation in recognition and appreciation of Ron Werft’s distinguished service to Cottage Health in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00191
| A-6) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Scott Hosking upon his Retirement from the General Services Department after over 36 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00189
| A-7) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Colonel Philip Conran for his heroic contributions to the United States, for the lasting impact of his actions in defense of his fellow soldiers, and in support of his swift and well-deserved receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor. | |
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25-00195
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (Formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.) Third Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025 Services Agreement for Mental Health Staffing Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. (formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.) (“Amergis”) (not a local vendor) (BC No. 23-002) to increase the FY 2024-2025 maximum contract amount by $800,000.00 due to an increased need for temporary staffing services for a revised total maximum contract amount of $3,230,000.00, inclusive of $1,430,000.00 for FY 2023-2024 and $1,800,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not 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 | |
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25-00198
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Professional Services Agreement with Storrer Environmental Services, LLC for a Habitat Restoration Plan for the Solomon Hills Recreational Trail System, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Storrer Environmental Services, LLC (Storrer) to provide a habitat conservation plan for a recreational trail system in the Solomon Hills south of Orcutt (APN 101-020-076), in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); which states that the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. | |
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25-00201
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the perseveration of an Inclusionary Housing Unit through Acquisition, located at 2615 Caspia Lane, Summerland, CA 93067, First District, as follows:
a) Approve execution by the Board Chair of the Real Property Purchase Contract and Escrow Instructions, in duplicate between the County of Santa Barbara (County), and Linnea S. Hall, to acquire that certain affordable housing unit at 2615 Caspia Lane, Summerland, CA 93067, and known as Assessor Parcel No. 005-700-008, in the purchase amount of $160,800.00;
b) Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Purchase (set date of May 6, 2025 for acceptance);
c) Authorize the Director of Community Services (CSD), or designee, to execute any and all escrow documents and complete the due diligence required to facilitate the terms and conditions of the proposed sale;
d) Authorize the CSD Director, or designee, upon County ownership, to issue a Request for Proposal to identify an eligible buyer, execute any and all escrow documents, and complete the due diligence required to facilitate the terms and conditions of the | |
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25-00199
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations to pause development of the local energy performance code, as follows:
a) Approve staff’s recommendation to pause development of the energy performance reach code; and
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, as the actions only involve information gathering. | |
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25-00203
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Cachuma Waterline (Contract No. 5 - Pool Loop), Project No. 8702, Award of Construction Contract, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Cachuma Waterline (Contract No. 5 - Pool Loop), Project No. 8702 (Project);
b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $612,271.89 to the lowest responsible bidder, Hanly General Engineering Corporation (Hanly), for the Project, 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) Authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $43,114.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142;
d) Approve the Budget Revision Request for completion of the Project; and
e) Determine that pursuant to the California | |
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25-00163
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend Sections 46A-2, 46A-3, 46A-4, 46A5, and 46A-6 and implement the specific actions described in Program 4 of the County of Santa Barbara 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU); and
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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25-00205
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Ross Spence, PC, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Ross Spence, PC, with a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000.00 and a term ending January 31, 2027; 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 government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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25-00207
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Vartabedian Hester and Haynes LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Addendum to the Engagement Letter with Vartabedian Hester and Haynes LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00 and a term ending March 18, 2027; 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 government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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25-00197
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010325; 0010327; 0010340; and 0010343 (4/5 Vote Required). | |
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25-00208
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Transitional-Aged Youth (TAY) Program Lease Agreement at 2370 Skyway Drive, Suites 104, 203, 204, Santa Maria (Assessor Parcel No. 111-051-024) (Folio No. 003803), Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement between the County Behavioral Wellness Department (COUNTY) and Francis D. and Alida Freda (LESSORS), for the use of 5,450 square feet of office space at 2370 Skyway Drive, Suite 104, 203 and 204 in the City of Santa Maria; 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 actions are not a project as they are 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 a potentially significant impact on the environment. | |
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25-00192
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Conformity Review, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Action Letter from the December 4, 2024 hearing finding that the outlined Fiscal Years 2024-2029 CIP projects to be in conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan; and
b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment; and that the proposed actions do not constitute “Approval” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15352 as they do not commit the County to a definite course of action in regard to any project. | |
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25-00209
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Northpointe doing business as Equivant for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Equivant, (BC 23220) to amend Exhibit A, Statement of Work, Section II adding subsection “h” for one-time services needed for the completion of a multi-prong research study, amend Exhibit B “Payment Arrangements” section A to increase the total contract maximum amount by $6,825.00 to $289,252.00, and replace in its entirety Attachment B-1 to Exhibit B, “Schedule of Fees”; and
b) 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 e | |
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25-00204
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a McKesson Agreement Increase for the 340B Contract Pharmacy Network Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the Agreement amount for McKesson (not a local vendor) for an amount up to but not to exceed $120,000.00 per year and aggregate costs not to exceed $240,000.00 for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, to procure pharmaceuticals for the 340B Contract Pharmacy Network Program;
b) Approve and authorize Budget Revision Request No. 0010300 in the amount of $120,000.00 as revenue and expenses for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the Public Health Department; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are 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 a potentially signific | |
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25-00202
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 through 2029-2030, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FYs 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 and distribution formula for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance;
b) Reaffirm Resolution No. 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 2025-2026 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 that previously exi | |
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25-00211
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc. for Document Imaging System, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc. for Document Imaging System to amend the term dates to reflect the contract term of May 18, 2021 through March 31, 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)(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. | |
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25-00193
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Receive and file the Annual DNA Identification Fund Report for calendar year 2024. | |
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25-00194
| A-24) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a request for approval to sell tax-defaulted property at public auction via internet on June 25, 2025, as follows:
a) Receive and accept the Notice of Intention to sell tax-defaulted property and request for approval from the Treasurer-Tax Collector;
b) Adopt a Resolution Approving a Tax Sale, by Public Auction via Internet, of Tax Defaulted Property;
c) Direct the Clerk of the Board to transmit a certified copy of the Resolution to the Treasurer-Tax Collector within five days after the date of its adoption; and
d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms 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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25-00187
| A-25) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Marshall Miller to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending January 1, 2027, First District. | |
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25-00210
| A-26) | Appointment/BOS item | Consider recommendations regarding a Contribution of $10,000.00 for United Way of Santa Barbara County, Mega Tax Day and Financial Resiliency Resource Fair, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $10,000.00 for the United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) Mega Tax Day and Financial Resiliency Resource Fair funded by the Second District funding allocation in General County Programs General Fund;
b) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; and
c) 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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25-00213
| A-27) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance relative to service charges, connection charges, and trunk sewer fees and a Resolution relative to the collection of service charges on the tax roll, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:
(Set a hearing for May 13, 2025. Time estimate: 15 minutes)
Acting as the Board of Directors of Laguna County Sanitation District:
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board the fixed charge report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
b) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and 4142 to Change the Annual Service Charge, Connection Charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and Bradley-Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees;
c) Read the title: “An Ordinance of the Laguna County Sanitation District Amending Ordinance No. 3130 Adopted November 19, 1979, Which Established Service Charges, Connection Charges, and Other Rules and Regulations as Amended by Ordinance No. 4142 Adopted December 9, 1993 Establishing Trunk Sewer Fees. This Amending Ordinance Changes the Annual Service Char | |
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25-00206
| A-28) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Consider recommendations regarding establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Areas 3, 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, as follows:
Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District:
a) Adopt a Resolution setting a Departmental Hearing on May 13, 2025 to establish benefit assessments for County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District; and
(Set a hearing for May 13, 2025. Time estimate: 15 minutes)
b) At the Departmental Hearing on May 13, 2025 consider recommendations, as follows:
i) Receive and file Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District with the Clerk of the Board;
ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County Service Areas 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
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25-00212
| A-29) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), Resolution Relative to Collection of Sewer Service Charges and Sewer Connection Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows:
(Set a hearing for May 13, 2025. Time estimate: 15 minutes)
Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 12:
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board a report entitled County Service Area 12 Fixed Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of sewer service charges and sewer connection charges for County Service Area 12 on the tax roll in Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
c) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are for the establishment of service charges for services provided with County Service Area 12, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that the fees will be used for meeting operating expenses and | |
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25-00002
| | 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) (25-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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25-00225
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code section 54956.8)
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Supervisors and as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District:
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 141-440-002, 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, California 93460 (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk Lagerquist. Negotiating parties: John Peyton (Owner) and Carey Kendall, Member of the Board of Directors, Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority (Lessor). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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. | |
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25-00215
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Services and Retirement Waiver for the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s 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 Victoria Hyland, Cost Analyst, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;
b) Approve and authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to appoint retired employee, Victoria Hyland, as an Extra Help employee to assist with accounting tasks on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an appointment effective date of March 31, 2025; 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.
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25-00121
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Dimitar Yazadzhiev Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audit Final Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of TOT, Tourism Business Improvement District assessment (TBID), interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Dimitar Yazadzhiev in the amount of $8,034.37;
b) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver of penalties and interest totaling $1,717.82;
c) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement for the TOT/TBID amount totaling $6,316.55;
d) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and
e) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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25-00214
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Commission for Women’s 2025 Women’s History Month Service Awards, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the Commission for Women 2024 Women’s History Month Service Awards Presentation; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) and (5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of general policy and procedure making and administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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25-00222
| 4) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Annual Report for 2023, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the 2023 Annual Report for operations at the Santa Barbara Bowl; and
b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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25-00223
| 5) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amending Chapter 50 of the County Code - Licensing of Cannabis Operations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations amending the existing odor abatement requirements for cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities to require the use of multi-technology carbon filtration or equivalent odor control systems;
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of April 1, 2025 to consider recommendations, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations amending the existing odor abatement requirements for cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities to require the use of multi-technology carbon filtration or equivalent odor control systems; and
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25-00216
| 6) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Planning Commission (CPC) recommended ordinance amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) to clarify existing cannabis odor control regulations by revising development standards and Odor Abatement Plan (OAP) procedures, implementing a 12-month compliance period, and establishing an odor threshold in the Coastal Zone to more efficiently identify, evaluate, and enforce cannabis-related nuisance odors, as follows:
(EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Make the required findings for approval of the zoning code amendments, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;
b) Determine that adoption of the CZO (24ORD-00012) amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15265;
c) After considering the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) adopted for the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program (Cannabis Program) (17EIR-00000-00003), determine that, as reflected in the CEQA findings, no subsequent environmental document shall | |
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25-00218
| 7) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Second Quarter update on Cannabis Taxation, Compliance, and Enforcement, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business licensing, and enforcement;
b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program; and
c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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