Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/1/2024 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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24-00001  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.  Action details Not available
24-00961 A-1)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Advanced Revenue and Tax Administration Employees of the Auditor-Controller’s Office as the October 2024 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00960 A-2)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00979 A-3)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
24-00826 A-4)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00981 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 30, 2024 through October 6, 2024 as American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Appreciation Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
24-00967 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Bulk Citrus Regulatory Program Agreement No. 24-0236-036-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the CDFA to receive reimbursement and services related to the ACP Bulk Citrus Regulatory Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $12,838.28; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
24-00968 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Nursery Inspection Program Agreement No. 24-0298-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the CDFA for services related to enforcement of the Nursery Inspection Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $15,385.00; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
24-00747 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) Standard Agreement with Patterson Point, L.P. and Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) for No Place Like Home (NPLH) Competitive Allocation Round 4 Funds for the Patterson Point Project; and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Mental Health Supportive Services Agreement with Patterson Point, L.P. and HASBARCO in connection with the award of NPLH funds for the Patterson Point Project, Second District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute, on behalf of the County, State HCD Standard Agreement No. 21-NPLH-17353 with Patterson Point, L.P. (Partnership) and HASBARCO as joint applicants for NPLH program Competitive Allocation Round 4 funds for the Patterson Point affordable housing project, located at 80 N. Patterson Avenue, Goleta, California, APN 067-200-005 (Project), in an amount of $2,325,459.00 for a term of thirty (30) years from the effective date of the State HCD Agreement; b) Pass Action details Not available
24-00962 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an application for Destruction of Records for internal Child Support Services case and fiscal files, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve an Application for Destruction of Records for internal Child Support Services case and fiscal files at least four (4) years and four (4) months old and internal personnel files older than seven (7) years from the date of employee separation and no longer required by law to be retained; and b) Determine that the above actions are organization and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378 (b)(5).Pass Action details Not available
24-00972 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention, Round 5 (HHAP-5) Subrecipient Agreements for the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) Allocations, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Subrecipient Agreements for the distribution of State of California HHAP-5 funding from the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County CoC allocations with the following providers in the specified not to exceed amounts, subject to annual appropriations and adopted budget funds: i) $406,265.00 to Kingdom Causes, Inc. for Services Coordination; ii) $406,265.00 to NBCC, dba New Beginnings for Services Coordination; iii) $300,000.00 to Uffizi Order, dba SB ACT for Services Coordination; iv) $370,844.00 to Good Samaritan Shelter for Rapid Rehousing; v) $370,843.00 to NBCC, dba New Beginnings for Rapid Rehousing; vi) $370,843.00 to Partners in Housing Solutions for Rapid Rehousing; and vii) $271,348.00 to Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley for Rapid Rehousing; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the CalifPass Action details Not available
24-00970 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Service Contract with Fluid Resource Management for Operation and Maintenance of Cachuma Lake Domestic Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Service Contract with Fluid Resource Management (BC 23230) increasing the total contract amount by $80,000.00 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $730,000.00. This service contract currently provides for the operation and maintenance of the domestic water and waste water plants at Cachuma Lake; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the action involves the maintenance of existing public facilities that will result in no or negligible expansion of existing use.Pass Action details Not available
24-00982 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Goleta Beach Parking Lot Pavement Rehabilitation, Project No. 8712, Award of Construction Contract, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Goleta Beach Parking Lot Pavement Rehabilitation, Project No. 8712; b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract in the amount of $1,286,025.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ramsey Asphalt Construction, 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 $76,801.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines for the ImPass Action details Not available
24-00975 A-13)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010130; and 0010136 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010124; 0010128; 0010131; 0010135 and 0010143 (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
24-00964 A-14)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) (RP Folio No. 3411) and the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) (RP Folio No. 003410), Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and SBCAG to increase the size of SBCAG’s leased premises in Casa Nueva from a total of 5,591 square feet to 6,009 square feet and modify certain management and building responsibilities; b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and APCD to reduce the size of APCD’s leased premises in Casa Nueva from a total of 9,061 square feet to 7,271 square feet and modify certain management and building responsibilities; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt fromPass Action details Not available
24-00902 A-15)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission, as follows: a) Receive and file the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Not available
24-00966 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a report on Case No. 24EMP-00009: 2560 Lillie LLC Emergency Permit, 2560 Lillie Avenue, Summerland Community Plan Area, First District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 24EMP-00009, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on June 21, 2024, which authorized the removal of the top portion of a retaining wall and associated grading to prevent failure of the wall and to protect an adjacent Southern California Edison (SCE) power pole; and b) Determine that receiving and filing the report is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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
24-00983 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) and California Energy Commission (CEC) Grant, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of the Planning and Development Department, or designee, (1) to accept grant funds from the California Clean Energy Planning Program (CCEPP) by and through the CEC as part of the County’s Utility-Scale Solar Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance Amendments, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 in the amount of $100,000.00, (2) to execute a grant agreement upon review and approval of Auditor-Controller, County Counsel, and Risk Management, and (3) to make any certifications and assurances that may be required by the grant agreement; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with ESA to provide professional services in the preparation of Utility-Scale Solar Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance Amendments to allow utility-scale solar development, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, for Pass Action details Not available
24-00980 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Volunteer and Clinical Support Services Agreement with A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ATSU (learning institution) for volunteer and clinical support services including income generation to the County of up to $31,500.00 per year with a period for performance from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegation at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended actions are government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00963 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a 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; c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions until the actions are terminated; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010105 to increase appropriations Pass Action details Not available
24-00965 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver of Competitive Bidding for ReSource Center materials recovery facility equipment, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure proprietary waste processing equipment for the Public Works Department from Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, not a local vendor, in the amount not to exceed $691,652.65 ($628,775.14 with 10% contingency); b) Approve Budget Revision Request No.0010121 increasing appropriations in Capital Assets in the amount of $692,000.00 in the Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund, which is funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed to the project, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance has come to lPass Action details Not available
24-00976 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Parcel Map No. 14,852, St. George; Accept Public Utility Easement Dedication per said map, Second District, as follows: a) Subject to recordation of the Parcel Map No. 14,852, accept on behalf of the public and authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse Parcel Map No. 14,852 accepting the offer of dedication, as follows: i) Public Utility Easements shown thereon for Public Utility Purposes; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15315, as set forth in the CEQA Notice of Exemption, to the Zoning Administrator staff report dated January 21, 2022, and as determined by the Zoning Administrator as referenced in its action letter dated February 10, 2022.Pass Action details Not available
24-00977 A-22)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Cathedral Oaks Complete Streets Project, County Project No. 864052, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (not a local vendor), in an amount not to exceed $424,505.00, to provide professional design and engineering services for the Cathedral Oaks Complete Streets Design; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to, in accordance with the Agreement: extend the period of performance for up to one additional year (Section 4.B); make immaterial amendments (Section 34); suspend performance (Section 46.); and to approve amendments to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the initial contract amount, $42,450.00, for a total contract authorization of $466,955.00; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010054 to increase appropriations of $446,955.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure for Services and SuppliesPass Action details Video Video
24-00984 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Performance of Law Enforcement Service Agreements with the Cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, and Solvang, as follows: a) Receive and file the “Fiscal Performance of Contract City Agreements” report, prepared pursuant to direction provided by the Board on September 19, 2023; 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 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.Pass Action details Not available
24-00969 A-24)Appointment/BOS itemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution in Support of Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services Initiative, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in support of Statewide Ballot Proposition 35, the “Provides Permanent Funding For Medi-Cal Health Care Services Initiative” on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot; and b) 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.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00985 A-25)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Steve Strachan to the Parks Commission, term ending June 30, 2027, Fourth District.Pass Action details Video Video
24-00987 A-26)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Juanita Pineda to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2025, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
24-00973 A-27)Set Hearing/Hearing RequestSet a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the appeal of the County Planning Commission’s Approval of the Sierra Botanicals, LLC - Cannabis Processing Project, Case Nos. 24APL-00020 and 22LUP-00000-00465, Third District, as follows (Set a hearing for October 15, 2024. Time estimate: 45 minutes) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00020; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No. 22LUP-00000-00465, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that the previously certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15168(c); and d) Grant approval of the Project, Case No. 22LUP-00000-00465, subject to the conditions of approval.Pass Action details Not available
24-00974 A-28)Set Hearing/Hearing RequestSet a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s designation of All Saints By-the-Sea Episcopal Church as a County Historic Landmark, First District, as follows: (Set a hearing for October 15, 2024. Time estimate: 15 minutes) a) Approve the designation by, and confirm the action of, the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission and the conditions to be imposed, and adopt a Resolution with conditions, designating All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church located at 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308; b) Modify the designation by the History Landmarks Advisory Commission, and adopt the modified Resolution with conditions to be imposed, designating All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church located at 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA puPass Action details Not available
24-01005 A-29)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Tomas A. Castelo for his outstanding contributions to the Santa Barbara Community.Pass Action details Not available
24-00002  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) (24-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
24-00989  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Enrique Meda Solis et al. v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV04414. Alvaro Jose Castellon v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV04450. County of Santa Barbara v. Laurie Corson et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 24CV03643. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54956.8) Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 005-201-012, 005-202-005, and 005-204-004, 2545 Golden Gate Avenue, 2542 Banner Street, and 2554 Banner Street, Summerland, California 93067 (First Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk Lagerquist and Public Works Director Chris Sneddon. Negotiating party: Phyllis Noble, Michael Brinkenhoff, and David Lafitte. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 105-330-002, Corner of West Clark Avenue and Marcum Street, Orcutt, California 93455 (Fourt  Action details Not available
24-00880 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Member Agency Strategic Plan Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file a member agency update presentation from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on the RCRC Strategic Plan and ongoing efforts; and b) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
24-00986 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Countywide Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP), as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file an update from the Information Technology Department (ITD) regarding the Countywide ITSP; and b) Determine that the receipt and filing of an update on the ITSP is not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
24-00978 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Energy Assurance Plan (EAP), as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the EAP for the County of Santa Barbara; b) Adopt the four goals of the EAP; c) Direct staff to pursue implementation of strategies in EAP as funding and resources permit; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:Pass Action details Video Video
24-00971 4)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the General Services Energy Program Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Energy Program Update; b) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory; c) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Decarbonization Roadmap; and d) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video