Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 12/13/2022 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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22-00001  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. -Annual Toys for Tots Drive  Action details Not available
22-01155  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Larisa Traga v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV04301 Clay Murray, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; United States District Court, Central District of California, case number 2:17cv-08805-GW-JPR. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section 54956.9) Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case. The State housing element law (Government Code Section 65588) mandates that the County update its housing element every eight years. In February 2023, the current, eight-year housing cycle addre  Action details Not available
22-01120 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the June 30, 2022 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, 2021 through June 30, 2022; b) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Cash Shortages and Overages Report for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; c) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s External Monitoring Reports of County Departments - Performed by State, Federal, and Other Outside Agencies for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; d) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Report of Vendor Payments Greater than $200,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and e) 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
22-01142 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding A Second Amendment (No. 19MHSOAC082.A2) to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) Grant Award, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2025, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designee, to execute the second amendment to the multi-year grant agreement with the MHSOAC for mental health services for children and youth through school-based programs (No. 19MHSOAC082) to increase the grant award amount by $1,022,151.00 and extend the contract term to December 31, 2026, for a new contract maximum not to exceed $5,022,151.00 for the period of October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2026; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008632 increasing appropriations of $340,717.00 in the Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Services Act Fund for Salaries and Benefits ($221,510.00) and Services and Supplies ($119,207.00) funded by the MHSSA Grant revenue from the MHSOAC; and c) Determine that the above actions are Pass Action details Not available
22-01151 A-3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) Agreement Renewal for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with SBCEO in support of the Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) Grant Agreement (No. 19MHSOAC082 A.2), for mental health services for children and youth through school-based programs for a total Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $1,593,532.00 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, contingent upon the Board’s approval of MHSSA funds (Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) Grant Agreement No. 19MHSOAC082 A.2) at the December 13, 2022 Board hearing; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to rescind the permission regarding publicity or endorsement per Section 12 of the Agreement; make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 25 of the Agreement; authorize additional services per Exhibit B-1 of the Agreement; andPass Action details Not available
22-01146 A-4)Administrative ItemAccept and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass and Official Election Summary for the General Election held on November 8, 2022, and declare those persons elected and declare the results as required by law.Pass Action details Not available
22-01122 A-5)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Funding and Submission of Planning Grant Request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as follows: a) Authorize the Community Services Department Director, or designee, acting on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara in its role as the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) Collaborative Applicant, to submit to HUD all documents related to the award of $5,167,564.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grant funding, which includes a $515,700.00 planning budget to facilitate the creation of the Coordinated Community Plan (CCP), non-County community project applications, written commitments of fund match as necessary, and all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents; b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute YHDP Grant Agreements and Scopes of Work with HUD; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to envPass Action details Video Video
22-01123 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval and execution of a Fourth Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with United Way of Santa Barbara County for continued administration and implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) pursuant to allocation of U. S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Emergency Rental Assistance Round One (ERA 1), funds, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Fourth Amendment (Fourth Amendment) to the Subrecipient Agreement with United Way of Santa Barbara County, Inc. (Agreement), adding $464,736.19, which increases the total amount of U.S. Treasury ERA 1 funding under the Agreement from $16,478,948.68 to $16,943,685.57, and continues administration and implementation of the ERA 1 Program funded under the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the recommended actionPass Action details Not available
22-01134 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Project Funding Agreements with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) for the Arroyo Burro Beach Park Interpretive Signs and the Goleta Beach Park Coastal Access Improvement Projects, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services Department, or designee, to execute and submit the Project Funding Agreement with the NFWF in the amount of $49,900.00 as part of the grant award for the Arroyo Burro Beach Park Interpretive Signs Project upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services Department, or designee, to execute and submit a Project Funding Agreement with NFWF in the amount of $439,600.00, similar in the project funding agreement, as part of the grant award for the Goleta Beach Park Coastal Access Improvement Project upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of projects that arPass Action details Video Video
22-01136 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of a City of Goleta Representative to the County Library Advisory Committee, as follows: a) Approve the appointment of Cole Heimerdinger as the City of Goleta Representative to serve on the County of Santa Barbara Library Advisory Committee; and b) Determine that the recommended appointment to the Library Advisory Committee is not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational or administrative 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
22-01138 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Racial Equity Grant Program Contract with The Fund for Santa Barbara, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Determine that The Fund for Santa Barbara operates grant making programs that are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services with The Fund for Santa Barbara for administration of a Racial Equity Grant Program for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; c) Direct staff to return to the Board to consider the Fund’s grant recommendations in accordance with the Agreement; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008669 necessary to adjust current year appropriations; and e) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because they consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment; and Pass Action details Video Video
22-01140 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval and execution of a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelters to extend the term of a $350,000.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital 2021-2022 grant award for rehabilitation work on the Santa Maria Emergency Shelter, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2023, for continuation of rehabilitation and improvement work on the Santa Maria Homeless Emergency Shelter restroom and shower facilities located at 401 West Morrison Avenue in the City of Santa Maria (the “Project”); and b) Determine that the recommended action 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 15301, as it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private strucPass Action details Not available
22-01143 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement and two amendments to CDBG agreements to implement projects approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 3, 2022, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement in the amount of $290,448.00 between the County and People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and delegate to the Director of the Community Services Department authority to approve and execute amendments on behalf of the County to make any one or more of the following changes: i) Revisions to the amounts in each budget line item, provided that the overall amount of the CDBG funds is not increased, and additions to or deletions of line items in the budget, provided that all expenditures are eligible under the CDBG Program; ii) Administrative changes to the Agreement that are necessary in order to conform with federal, state, or local governmental laws and regulations; iii) Changes extending the length of the contract term up to a Pass Action details Not available
22-01141 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval of a Sub-Recipient Agreement with People Assisting the Homeless, dba PATH, using California Encampment Resolution Funding for Interim Housing, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient agreement with PATH, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation using California Encampment Resolution Funding (CERF) funds for a total contract maximum amount not to exceed $492,300.00, to provide 12 dedicated beds for interim housing for persons living in encampments along transit corridors for a term beginning January 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, subject to annual appropriations and budget approval; 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 project is a creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may resultPass Action details Not available
22-01118 A-13)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the first amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, to increase the contract amount by $200,000.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $650,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-01121 A-14)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request No. 0008642 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008611; 0008651; and 0008655 (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
22-01108 A-15)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Executive Officer (CEO) to accept $238,605.00 in FY 2022 EMPG federal grant funds (Subaward No. 2022-0005), as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a period of performance from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024; b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the CEO, the Director of Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and the Business Manager (CEO) to act as Authorized Agents to apply and submit grant applications, execute all required grant application documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each application and subaward under the EMPG grant to provide grant funding for emergency management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant FY 2022. The Resolution directs the Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and to receive Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and CouPass Action details Not available
22-01112 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a new Countywide Policy entitled “Compliance and Accountability”, as follows: a) Approve and adopt the proposed new County policy entitled “Compliance and Accountability” which establishes authority for and defines the County Compliance and Accountability function in the County Executive Office; and b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above action is not a project subject to CEQA review because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-01109 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding State Advocacy Contracts with Hurst Brooks Espinosa, LLC (HBE) and Governmental Advocates (GA), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the services of independent contractor HBE to provide State advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 for a term of three years at a cost of $81,000.00 for the initial year, with an increase of approximately 3% for the two subsequent years, with a total amount not to exceed $250,800.00 for a three-year term with the option to extend for a maximum of two years; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the services of independent contractor GA, Inc. to provide additional State advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with the option to extend for additional two years, for a maximum three-year term; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA GuiPass Action details Not available
22-01113 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the circumstances of the existing state of emergency, as follows: a) Reconsider the circumstances of the existing state of emergency; b) Consider whether state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; c) Find that the Board of Supervisors has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency, and that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and d) Direct staff to notice and hold hearings as remote hearings consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e)(3).Pass Action details Video Video
22-01114 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the AB 143 Backfill Allocation Spending Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 from criminal justice fees eliminated in AB 1869, as follows: a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ annual report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 as required by Government Code section 29553, detailing the County’s spending of State backfill allocated for revenues lost from fees repealed by Chapter 92 of the Statutes of 2020; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter and direct County Executive Office (CEO) staff to send the letter and report to the State of California Director of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-01115 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Federal Advocate Contract with Thomas Walters, Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Thomas Walters and Associates, Inc. to provide Federal advocacy services for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 for a term of three years at a cost of $100,000.00 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000.00, with the option to extend for a maximum of two more years; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it consists 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.Pass Action details Not available
22-01119 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the re-ratification of the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions, last action October 18, 2022, (Sixty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630; b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269(a).Pass Action details Not available
22-01128 A-22)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Authorization, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Executive Officer (CEO) to accept $499,634.00 in FY 2022 HSGP federal grant funds (Subaward No. 2022-0043), as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a period of performance from September 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025; b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the CEO, the Director of Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and the Business Manager (CEO) to act as Authorized Agents to apply and submit a grant application, execute all required grant application documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each application and subaward under the HSGP with Cal OES to provide grant funding on behalf of the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant FY 2022. The Resolution directs the Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and delegates authority to execute grant agreements with the State and execute subrecipPass Action details Not available
22-01150 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for services of independent contractor with Indigent Conflict Defense Counsel for Santa Barbara County, LLC for Conflict Indigent Defense Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Indigent Conflict Defense Counsel for Santa Barbara County, LLC for conflict indigent defense services for the period of January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (18 months) for a fixed monthly rate of $205,000.00 for a total contract not to exceed amount of $3,690,000.00; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-01126 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the award of contracts for Countywide Janitorial Services to Big Green Cleaning Company, as follows: a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 31000, that the County does not have employee resources to complete the custodial work to be completed by Big Green Cleaning Company, and that the County’s economic interests are served by the contracts for such services; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 1 for Services of Independent Contractor with Big Green Cleaning Company (a local vendor) in a base contract amount of $5,480,500.00, to provide Countywide janitorial services for the twenty-four (24) month period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to approve amendments to Agreement 1 with Big Green Cleaning Company, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $548,050.00 (i.e., 10% of the base contract amount), for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $6,028,550.00; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement 2 for Services ofPass Action details Not available
22-01137 A-25)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the award of Job Order Contracts (JOC), as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the JOC on file with General Services Capital Projects; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC A, with an initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the Contract, and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $1,000,000.00, to Quincon, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder with an Award Criteria Figure (ACF) composite adjustment factor of 0.9790; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC B, with an initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the Contract, and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $1,000,000.00, to Newton Construction and Management, Inc., the next lowest responsible bidder with an ACF composite adjustment factor of 1.0150; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC C, with an initial guarantee only tPass Action details Not available
22-01133 A-26)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for consultant services to prepare, conduct public outreach for, and prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for, zoning Ordinance and other related Comprehensive Plan amendments, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Miller Planning Associates et al to provide professional services that include preparing, conducting public outreach for, and preparing a PEIR for, certain zoning Ordinance and other related Comprehensive Plan amendments, for the period of December 14, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with a base amount not to exceed $1,003,113.00; b) Authorize the Planning and Development Department (P&D) Director, or the P&D Director’s designee, to: i) Approve up to a 10 percent contingency cost not to exceed $100,311.00 for services being performed under the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,103,424.00; ii) Approve changes or additions in the services being performed Pass Action details Not available
22-01079 A-27)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the GSR, LLC New Agricultural Preserve Contract, Santa Maria area, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 20AGP-00000-00020 consisting of 158.91 acres located at 4399 Dominion Road in the Santa Maria area (APNs 129-170-027 and 129-170-028); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 20AGP-00000-000020 (Attachment 2 to the Board Letter prepared for the December 6, 2022 Board of Supervisors’ hearing); c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Determine that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15317, as specified in the Board Letter dated Attachment 5 of the Board Letter prepared for the December 6, 2022 Board of Supervisors’ hearing.Pass Action details Video Video
22-01135 A-28)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Sanctuary Centers Hollister II Apartments- Public Safety Re-Alignment Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Loan, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following documents in connection with a 30-year, 0% interest, forgivable loan in the original principal amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) of Public Safety Realignment reserve funds to Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. (Sanctuary Centers) as the owner and developer of the Sanctuary Centers Hollister II Apartments project (Project) located at 115 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, California, Assessor’s Parcel Number 039-222-002 (Property): 1. County CCP Loan Agreement; 2. County CCP Loan Promissory Note; 3. County Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, and Security Agreement; and 4. County Regulatory Agreement (collectively, the “CCP Loan Documents”); and b) Accept the City of Santa Barbara’s Notice of Exemption filed with the County Clerk of the Board on December 15, 2020, which finds the Sanctuary Project is Exempt underPass Action details Not available
22-01139 A-29)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Tenth Amendment for Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Designation Revenue Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and an Eighth Amendment for Level III Adult Trauma Center Designation Revenue Agreement with Marian Regional Medical Center, as follows: a) Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute a Tenth Amendment to the Agreement for Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Designation with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to update the Statement of Work, to add $188,865.00 in oversight costs at a 2.5% increase, to add $25,000.00 in support of a contractor to assist with a trauma system assessment (for a total amount of $213,865.00), and to extend the term for twelve (12) months through December 31, 2023; b) Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement with Marian Regional Medical Center for Level III Adult Trauma Center Designation to update the Statement of Work, to add $64,986.00 in oversight costs at a 2.5% increase, to add $25,000.00 in support of a contractor to assistPass Action details Not available
22-01117 A-30)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Padaro Lane Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project Construction Contract Award and Memorandum of Understanding, State Project No. LPPSB1L-6090(087), County Project No. 862419, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for reimbursement to the County of Santa Barbara for work on the Padaro Lane Summerland Coastal Access Project; b) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Padaro Lane Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project; c) Award a construction contract in the amount of $469,916.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Tomar Construction, Inc., 120 S. Calavo St. Suite B, Santa Paula, CA 93060, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been revPass Action details Not available
22-01130 A-31)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Final Map of Tract No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square, 02TRM-00000-00007; and, accept various Dedication of Easements for Public Utilities and Public Roads per said map; Vacate (Abandon) portions of Public Road Easements and Rights of Way, Set Monument Deposit, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square; b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 66496 of the Subdivision Map Act, require the subdivider to post a security to the Clerk of the Board in the total amount of $59,500.00 prior to recordation of Final Map of Tract No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square, to guarantee the payment of the cost of setting of the interior monuments for the Final Map of Tract No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square, which must be set on or before December 31, 2024, as certified by the Surveyor on the Final Map of Tract Map No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square; c) Subject to recordation of the Final Map of Tract No. 14,608, Legacy Estates/Village Square, accept on behalf of the publicPass Action details Not available
22-01131 A-32)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Accela, Inc., for Accela Modernization; Agreement with Gray Quarter, Inc., for Migration Project, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Department Director or designee to execute an Order Form subject to the County’s Master Subscription Agreement with Accela Inc. as amended (Board Contract Number BC19-110) for subscription services for Public Works totaling 31 user licenses including user training for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $403,222.88 for a term of December 15, 2022 through June 30, 2026; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Gray Quarter, Inc. (not a local vendor) for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $208,800.00 for software modernization and migration services for the Public Works Department with a period of performance from December 15, 2022 through December 15, 2023; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(2) and Pass Action details Not available
22-01132 A-33)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants Inc., for construction management services at the Tajiguas Landfill, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement BC22054 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) for construction management services pertaining to the optimization of the leachate collection and recovery systems for the Tajiguas Landfill, and increase the Agreement amount by $62,990.00 for a revised total amount not to exceed $432,360.00; and b) Determine that the recommended action to award a contract construction management, is a fiscal and administrative activity not constituting a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as set forth in 14CCR 15378(b)(4) and (5).Pass Action details Not available
22-01110 A-34)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding agreements with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County and St. Vincent’s Institution for Community-based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to provide community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services for a total contract amount not to exceed $820,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with St. Vincent’s Institution to provide community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services for a total contract amount not to exceed $40,500.00 for the period of January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; c) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to adjust the Line Item Budget of the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County dba Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount; d) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to adjust the Line Pass Action details Not available
22-01111 A-35)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Resolution for Authorization to accept a Grant from the State of California, Department of Aging for Access to Technology, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution regarding the State of California, Department of Aging grant funds including the execution of the application for and acceptance of the Access to Technology funds in the amount of $569,457.00; and b) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
22-01095 A-36)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Robert Williams to the Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2024, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01096 A-37)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of David Seehof to the Carpinteria Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01097 A-38)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Frederick Lemere to the Carpinteria Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01098 A-39)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Clyde Freeman to the Carpinteria Cemetery District Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01099 A-40)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Deborah Dentler to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2025, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01101 A-41)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Thiep Cung to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01102 A-42)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Dave Mendro to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01103 A-43)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of William Wolf to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01104 A-44)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Donna Senauer to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending December 31, 2024, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01105 A-45)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Ron Pulice to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending December 31, 2024, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01106 A-46)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Wayne Mellinger to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending December 31, 2025, First District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01145 A-47)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Art Knight to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2026, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01152 A-48)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of John Parke to the Planning Commission, term ending December 31, 2024, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01153 A-49)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Alexander Murkison to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending December 31, 2025, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
22-01100 A-50)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Nona Hulick upon her 100th Birthday and commending her for her continuing dedication to serving the residents of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
22-01148 A-51)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mayor Holly Sierra upon her retirement from the Buellton City Council after 14 years of dedicated service in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
22-01107 A-52)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Suzanne Grimmesey of the Behavioral Wellness Department as the December 2022 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
22-01147 A-53)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution honoring Roger Aceves upon his retirement from the Goleta City Council after 16 years of dedicated service in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
22-01144 A-54)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution honoring the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society upon its 50th Birthday.Pass Action details Video Video
22-01154 A-55)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution in support of the core principles of American Democracy and the work of Election Officials throughout the Country.Pass Action details Not available
22-01156 A-56)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures and Public Health Director, as follows: a) Appoint Jose Chang as the County of Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures for a four-year term pursuant to California Food and Agricultural Code sections 2121 and 2122, beginning January 23, 2023; b) Approve the appointment of Dr. Mouhanad Hammami as the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Director beginning January 23, 2023; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) because the recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity.Pass Action details Video Video
22-00002  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) (22-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
22-01125 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Find that the proposed general plan amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and the Notice of Exemption; and c) Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, amending the DUC Policies, Land Use Definition of DUC, and DUC section of the Appendix of the Land Use Element of the County Comprehensive Plan. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
22-01127 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Summerland Citizen’s Association Appeal, Case No. 22APL-000000-00022, of the Planning Commission Approval of the Fuel Depot/The Point Signs Project, Case Nos. 21SCC-00000-00006 and 21BAR-00000-00146, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures); d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, subject to the conditions of approval; and e) Grant de novo Preliminary and Final design approval of Case No. 22BAR-00000-00062. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
22-01127  Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Summerland Citizen’s Association Appeal, Case No. 22APL-000000-00022, of the Planning Commission Approval of the Fuel Depot/The Point Signs Project, Case Nos. 21SCC-00000-00006 and 21BAR-00000-00146, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures); d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, subject to the conditions of approval; and e) Grant de novo Preliminary and Final design approval of Case No. 22BAR-00000-00062. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
22-01129 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Ceres Farms Mixed-Light Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos. 22APL-000000-00028 and 19CDP-00000-00015, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) In order to grant the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions: a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028; b) Make the required findings for approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, (Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Letter, dated December 1, 2022) 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 Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2) (Attachments 3 and 4 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022); and d) Grant de novo approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 of the MePass Action details Video Video
22-01129  Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Ceres Farms Mixed-Light Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos. 22APL-000000-00028 and 19CDP-00000-00015, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) In order to grant the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions: a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028; b) Make the required findings for approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, (Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Letter, dated December 1, 2022) 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 Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2) (Attachments 3 and 4 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022); and d) Grant de novo approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 of the MePass Action details Not available
22-01124 4)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Budget Development Report and Proposed Policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 Budget Development Report that includes a five-year forecast of major budgetary components for the General Fund and other major funds; b) Adopt the FY 2023-2024 Budget Development Policies; c) Provide staff with any preliminary direction on Board priorities for FY 2023-2024, as appropriate; and d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 that the above activity is not a project under CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video