Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 2/14/2023 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
23-00144 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets, as of December 31, 2022, as follows: a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of December 31, 2022; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms 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
23-00145 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Budget Revision Request for Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 47 Cohort III Grant Funds, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008722 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 to: i) Increase appropriations of $940,804.00 in Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Program Fund for Salary and Benefits ($105,558.00), Services and Supplies ($646,658.00), and Other Financing Uses ($188,588.00), funded by unanticipated revenue from the Proposition 47 Grant; ii) Increase appropriations of $60,001.00 in Public Defender General Fund for Salary and Benefits ($15,000.00) and Services and Supplies ($45,001.00), funded by operational transfer from Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Program Fund; iii) Increase appropriations of $29,123.00 in District Attorney General Fund for Salary and Benefits ($29,123.00), funded by operational transfer from Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Program Fund; iv) Increase appropriations of $94,575.00 in Sheriff General Fund for Salary and Benefits ($94,575.00), fPass Action details Not available
23-00146 A-3)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request No. 0008714 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008727 and 0008732 (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
23-00139 A-4)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Chief Pilot Compensation, as follows: a) Effective February 20, 2023, approve the Side Letter Agreement between the County and the Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, for compensation for employees designated to Serve as Chief Pilot in the Air Support Unit; and b) 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 Not available
23-00138 A-5)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with the Mattress Recycling Council to provide mattress collection services and payments for units collected at the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station and the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a service contract with the Mattress Recycling Council for services to provide mattress collection and payment for mattress units collected by Santa Barbara County; and b) Determine that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(Existing Facilities), 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) and approve the posting of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
23-00137 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding plans and specifications for the Laguna County Sanitation District Recycled Water Distribution Project to the Rancho Maria Golf Course, Fourth District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Recycled Water Distribution to Rancho Maria Golf Course, project, No. RWDIS2, on file in the Laguna County Sanitation District office; b) Award the construction contract in the base amount of $868,600.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Raminha Construction, Incorporated, (a tri-county vendor), 11505 Halcon Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, subject to the provision of documents and certifications as set forth in the plan specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law; c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $50,000.00 for a total, not-to-exceed contract amount of $918,600.00; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Raminha Construction, IncorpPass Action details Not available
23-00141 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendation regarding Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I (SC2301), First District, as follows: Acting as the of Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Atkins North America, Inc. (not a local vendor) to provide engineering planning services for the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I for the period of February 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $249,462.41; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement, to make amendments to the professional services agreement with Atkins North America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,946.24 and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; and c) Find that proposed Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15262; FeasibilitPass Action details Video Video
23-00142 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding amendments to Bob’s Backhoe and Trucking and Filippin Engineering Inc. agreements, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Bob’s Backhoe and Trucking - BC No. 22-095 (a local vendor) adding additional federal clauses and increasing the contract amount by $1,000,000.00 to an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000.00 for as needed maintenance and emergency response work; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering Inc.- BC No. 22-025 (a local vendor) adding additional federal clauses and increasing the contract amout by $300,000.00 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00 for as needed contract management and engineering services; and c) Find that the recommended actions to amend contracPass Action details Not available
23-00143 A-9)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) Acting as the Board of Supervisors and 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, 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; 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; Acting asPass Action details Not available
23-00149 A-10)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of John Karamitsos to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee, open term, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00150 A-11)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Robin Dunaetz to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee, open term, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
23-00070 A-12)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Coleman Lucas for his service to the Santa Maria Cemetery District and Community.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00147 A-13)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Custody Lieutenant “Bill” Wolf upon his retirement from the Sheriff”s Office after over 27 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00148 A-14)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Chelsea Lenzi of the County Executive Office as the February 2023 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
23-00153 A-15)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Cathy Fisher upon her retirement as Agriculture Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures after over 12 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.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
23-00140 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Difficult-To-Fill Position Employee Referral Program Policy, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve the Policy for a Difficult-To-Fill Position Employee Referral Program Policy to be effective as soon as practical; and b) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
23-00154 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Zero-Emission Vehicle Policy Adoption and Electric Vehicle Program Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the update on the County’s transition from internal combustion gasoline engine light duty vehicles to electric vehicles in the County fleet and the associated charging infrastructure; b) Approve the Zero-Emission Vehicle Policy; and c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative activities, including general policy or procedure making, that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
23-00151 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Element Update - Goals, Policies and Programs, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report from Planning and Development Department (P&D) staff regarding the proposed sixth Cycle Housing Element Goals, Policies and Programs; b) Provide initial direction to staff regarding any changes that the Board would like to make to the proposed Goals, Policies and Programs; and c) Determine that the Board’s actions to receive this report and provide initial direction to staff is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5) and are not subject to environmental review. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video