Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 10/17/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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23-00001  Agenda ItemCounty Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda. - County’s Toys for Tots Drive  Action details Not available
23-01009  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Kathy Torres v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 21CV02933. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara.  Action details Not available
23-00995 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the June 30, 2023 Fiscal Year End Auditor-Controller Internal Audit Reports, as follows: a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Loss of Public Property Report for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; b) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Cash Shortages and Overages Report for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; c) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Report of Vendor Payments Greater than $200,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00978 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Institutions for Mental Disease Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026 Board Contract Renewal with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., (not a local vendor), an Institution for Mental Disease and skilled nursing facility for the provision of mental health services and residential treatment services for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,800,000.00; inclusive of $1,550,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $1,600,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $1,650,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
23-00984 A-3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025 Services Agreement with PathPoint for Mental Health and Other Supportive Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the multiyear Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PathPoint, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (a local vendor), (BC 22-008) to update the language in the Mental Health Services General Provisions; update the language in the Statement of Work for Adult Housing Support Program; update the program name from Supportive Community Services South to South Community Full Service Partnership; update the language in the Statement of Work for Supported Community Services South; add client expense funds for Full Service Partnerships; implement California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral Health Payment Reform changes; and add $949,124.00 per FY in Mental Health Services funding for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025, for a new total maximum contract amount not to exceed $9,595,933.00, incluPass Action details Not available
23-00996 A-4)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Campbellsville University, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2025, for Administrative and Fiscal Intermediary Services for Southern California Regional Partnership (SCRP) Graduate and Peer Support Specialist Stipend and Pipeline Development Programs, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Campbellsville University (BC 21-143), to add administrative and fiscal intermediary services for the SCRP Pipeline Development Program and $560,660.00 to the Agreement for a new total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,930,160.00, inclusive of $842,375.00 for FY 2021-2022, $842,375.00 for FY 2022-2023, $1,122,705.00 for FY 2023-2024, and $1,122,705.00 for FY 2024-2025, for the period of the date executed by County through June 30, 2025; and b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may resulPass Action details Not available
23-01007 A-5)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Second Amendment to the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Intergovernmental Agreement (No. 21-10034 A02), Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021- 2024, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute a Second Amendment to the California DHCS DMC-ODS Intergovernmental Agreement (No. 21-10034 A02) to update programmatic and financial terms and conditions for compliance with state and federal requirements including the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral Health Payment Reform changes with no change in the contract maximum amount of $84,718,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; and b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanism, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California EnvironmenPass Action details Not available
23-00986 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the execution of a Grant Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Arts and Culture Programs and Projects, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the City of Santa Barbara (Agreement) to receive a grant in the amount of $451,345.00, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for the County's Office of Arts and Culture to implement and administer the City's arts grant program, and to provide administrative services in support of the City's arts programs; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the Agreement is not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action 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 enviPass Action details Not available
23-00987 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with NBCC dba New Beginnings for $21,000.00 using American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding for additional client services assistance, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the County and NBCC dba New Beginnings, to add federal ARPA funding in the amount of $21,000.00 for Safe Parking Program Street Outreach; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00988 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the execution of a State of California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Subrecipient Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a subrecipient agreement (Agreement) for the distribution of $75,000.00 in State of California PLHA grant funds to Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County, Inc. for administration of a Minor Home Repair Program for a term that begins on the date of the Agreement’s execution and ends June 30, 2024; b) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department Director, or his designee, to approve and execute amendments to the Agreement, as necessary, to revise budget line items, extend the term by up to 12 months, and to approve necessary administrative changes to the Agreement that are necessary to conform with Federal, State, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and funding amounts; and c) Determine that the approval of the above recommended actions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pass Action details Not available
23-00985 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, A Professional Corporation, with a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00 and a term ending September 24, 2024; 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.Pass Action details Not available
23-00950 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution in the Matter of the Board of Supervisors Agenda Policy and Protocols for the Conduct of Meetings and Amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.1 Regarding When and Where Regular Board of Supervisors Meetings Are Held, as follows: a) Consider the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.1 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding when and where regular Board of Supervisors meetings are held; 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.Pass Action details Not available
23-00982 A-11)Administrative ItemAmend the 2023 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to change the meeting location of the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 meeting from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and change the meeting location of the Tuesday, December 12, 2023 meeting from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara.Pass Action details Not available
23-00994 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with KPMG LLP to Perform Department Financial, Organizational and Operational Reviews, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with KPMG LLP to: i) Extend the term of the agreement to perform department management, organizational and operational reviews to December 31, 2024; and ii) Add additional services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,746,340.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they are government organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-00997 A-13)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request Nos. 0006557; 0009124; 0009210; 0009275; 0009300; 0009311; 0009345; 0009346; 0009352; 0009359; 0009360; 0009365; and 0009366 (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
23-00990 A-14)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Award for an Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Program (ORTVPP), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute a multi-year grant agreement with the BSCC for the ORTVPP grant accepting $800,000.00 for the grant agreement term of October 1, 2023 through June 1, 2027; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute the multi-year grant agreement with the BSCC accepting $800,000.00 for the County of Santa Barbara to create an ORTVPP for the 44-month grant agreement term of October 1, 2023 through June 1, 2027; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009341 to increase appropriations of $197,400.00 in the District Attorney General Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Salaries and Employee Benefits ($141,100.00) and Services and Supplies ($56,300.00), funded by unanticipated revenues from the BSCC ORT program; d) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute subsPass Action details Video Video
23-00993 A-15)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the re-ratification and update to the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms, Last Action August 29, 2023, (Update/Re-ratification), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying and updating the Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630; b) Receive an update on the Winter 2023 Storms and their impacts; c) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for ratification of the Emergency until such a time that conditions dictate otherwise; and d) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269.Pass Action details Not available
23-01001 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Behavioral Wellness Lease Agreement at 425 West Central Avenue in Lompoc (Parcel Number 093-450-049), December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2028 with extension options (Folio No. 4009), Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement (Agreement), between the County of Santa Barbara and 425 West Central Properties, LLC (Lessor), for the use of 9,323 square feet of office space at 425 West Central Avenue, Second Floor, in the City of Lompoc. The initial term shall be five years beginning on December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2028, plus two options to extend, each for an additional five-year term. The initial monthly base rental including triple net operating expenses total $23,680.42, based on $2.54 per square foot per month; and b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
23-00980 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the reconciliation of allocated positions pursuant to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution as of October 16, 2023, which updates department position allocations corresponding to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, approved on June 16, 2023; 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.Pass Action details Not available
23-00981 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a revision to the New Hire and Promotional Incentives Policy, as follows: a) Approve the revised Countywide New Hire and Promotional Incentives Policy which increases the maximum amount from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 for non-physician/health care practitioners; incorporates into the countywide policy the current incentive structure for physicians (maximum $90,000.00) and health care practitioners (maximum $50,000.00); increases the maximum amount from $3,500.00 to $10,000.00 for promoted employees; allows for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment every 5 years; and makes other minor language changes; and b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they consist of government funding mechanisms and/or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00998 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00004: Guadalupe Dunes Road Repair Emergency Permit, 6350 West Main Street, Guadalupe area, Fifth District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00004, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on July 7, 2023, which authorized the repair and replacement of segments of an existing road to access the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this 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
23-00999 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00012: Luria Budgor Emergency Permit Retaining Wall, 1264 Coast Village Road, Montecito Community Plan area, First District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00012, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on July 10, 2023, which authorized the replacement of a 4-foot-tall retaining wall with a 6-foot-tall retaining wall on a residential property; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to the 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
23-01000 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00008: Emergency Permit to allow the repair of an exposed section of SoCal Gas Transmission Line 1004 within Rincon Creek near Highway 150/Rincon Road, First District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00008, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on May 23, 2023, which authorized the excavation and repair of gas transmission pipeline Line 1004; 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
23-00953 A-22)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Lawrence J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation Agreement Termination, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, Board Contract No. 23126, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to terminate for convenience due to shifting business needs, effective November 15, 2023, the Agreement for Services with Independent Contractor Lawrence J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation (Contractor) for FY 2023-2024 (BC No. 23126) that was effective July 1, 2023; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department’s issuance of a Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement, which terminates the Agreement, effective November 15, 2023, subject to the Board’s approval; c) Delegate authority to the Director of the Public Health Department or designee to take actions necessary for the winddown of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15Pass Action details Video Video
23-00989 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project WA8231-TCRP, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve plans and specifications for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project; b) Award the construction contract for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project, in the amount of $2,248,865.00 ($2,198,865.00 Base plus $50,000.00 Supplemental) to Innovative Construction Solutions subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Construction Agreement upon return of the contractor’s executed contract documents, in a form substantially similar to the Draft of Construction Agreement, and the review and approval of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives; d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the ConPass Action details Not available
23-00992 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with SWT Engineering, Inc., Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with SWT Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the period of October 18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $521,431.00; b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project and Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration Project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the engineering services in support thereof is within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project EIR (01-EIR-05, SCH No. 98041003) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2002, the Addendum to 01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and acceptedPass Action details Not available
23-01003 A-25)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director (4/5 vote required); c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; and d) DetermPass Action details Not available
23-01002 A-26)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Senate Bill 1 Baseline Funding Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding between the 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: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the SBCAG for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector through June 30, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Baseline Agreement as included, or with minor modifications and County Counsel concurrence, with SBCAG, Caltrans, and the California Transportation Commission to receive funds awarded for the implementation of the Highway 101 Multimodal Corridor project from Cycle 1 of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1 Funding); c) Approve County Project No. 864054 Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009344 to establish appropPass Action details Not available
23-00991 A-27)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions and to Approve a Budget Revision Request, 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 flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the 2023 winter storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director; c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; d)Pass Action details Not available
23-00983 A-28)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for Wraparound Services for clients placed in San Luis Obispo County, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. (local vendor) to provide wraparound services for clients placed in San Luis Obispo County for a total contract amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the period of October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
23-01008 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of JoAnne Meade Young to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2025, Second District.Pass Action details Video Video
23-01005 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Joscelynn Murdock to the Commission for Women, term ending, December 31, 2026, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00972 A-31)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 21, 2023 through October 28, 2023 as Flood Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
23-00974 A-32)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2, 2023 as World Habitat Day 2023 in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00975 A-33)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution recognizing The Great California Shakeout with intent to participate on October 19, 2023.Pass Action details Video Video
23-01004 A-34)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution recognizing the Women’s Legacy and Leadership Conference in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00973 A-35)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Arts and Humanities Month and recognizing Josef Woodard and the Montecito Bank and Trust.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00002  Agenda ItemPublic Comment Period THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (23-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
23-00976 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Heritage Ridge Special Needs Family Apartments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Heritage Ridge Special Needs Family, L.P., and consider public comment; b) Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of its multifamily housing revenue obligations for the benefit of Heritage Ridge Special Needs Family, L.P. in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00, to finance the acquisition and construction of a 63-unit multifamily rental housing facility to be located southeasterly of the intersection of Calle Koral and Los Carneros in Goleta, California; and c) Determine that the above actionsPass Action details Video Video
23-00977 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Heritage Ridge Senior Apartments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Heritage Ridge Senior, L.P., and consider public comment; b) Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of its multifamily housing revenue obligations for the benefit of Heritage Ridge Senior, L.P. in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000.00, to finance the acquisition and construction of a 41-unit multifamily rental housing facility to be located southeasterly of the intersection of Calle Koral and Los Carneros in Goleta, California; and c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms andPass Action details Video Video
23-00929 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00032, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the Gerrity Garage Conversions Project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case Number 23APL-00000-00032; b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009 including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that denial of the appeal and denial of the Coastal Development Permit is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(b) [Projects Which are Disapproved]; and d) Deny de novo the Coastal Development Permit, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
23-00929  Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00032, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the Gerrity Garage Conversions Project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case Number 23APL-00000-00032; b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009 including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that denial of the appeal and denial of the Coastal Development Permit is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(b) [Projects Which are Disapproved]; and d) Deny de novo the Coastal Development Permit, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
23-01010 4)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Housing Element Policy Discussion, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a presentation on the status of the Santa Barbara County Housing Element Update by the Fourth District Office and Planning Staff; b) Direct staff to explore various policy options and amendments to the methodology used in the County’s Housing Element; and c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Video Video