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Meeting date/time:
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10/10/2023
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Approved
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Meeting location:
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JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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23-00001
| | Agenda Item | County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.
- County’s Toys for Tots Drive | |
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23-00971
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 23CV04250.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.
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, based on these “facts and circumstances:”
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region, has named the County of Santa Barbara as a prior landowner of 2936 Industrial Parkway in Santa Maria, the former site of the Semco Twist Drill and Tool Company, in Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R3-2023-0070.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)
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23-00951
| A-1) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Professional Service Contracts for the Cachuma Recreational Vehicle (RV) Area Renovation Project, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Blackbird Architects, Inc. (Blackbird) in the amount not to exceed $363,492.00 to allow Blackbird to provide construction administration services for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation Project;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Storrer Environmental Services LLC (Storrer) in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 to allow Storrer to provide biological inspection services for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation Project; and
c) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Notice of Exemption approved b | Pass |
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23-00952
| A-2) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of a City of Santa Barbara Representative to the County Library Advisory Committee, as follows:
a) Approve the appointment of Amber Caldwell as the City of Santa Barbara 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 |
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23-00961
| A-3) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Special Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, in the amount of $95,000.00; 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 |
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23-00963
| A-4) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009353; and 0009356 (Majority Vote Required), and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009315; 0009329; 0009335; 0009339; 0009342; and 0009343 (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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23-00969
| A-5) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) in the County of Santa Barbara, as follows:
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution establishing the EMCC in the County of Santa Barbara; and
b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational and administrative activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment, and is therefore not a "project" as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). | Pass |
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23-00962
| A-6) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Lease Agreement with Dish Wireless at Kellogg Open Space, Goleta, (R/P File No. 004028), Second District, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement between the County and Dish Wireless, to allow Dish Wireless to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications facility on a portion of the County-owned property known as Kellogg Open Space, located in the 600 block of North Kellogg Avenue, in Goleta, also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 069-350-031, for a term of six (6) years, with two (2) options to renew the Lease for five (5) years each, and an annual base rent of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00); and
b) Determine that the proposed action of approving Dish Wireless’ leasing, operation and maintenance of the wireless communication facility is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice | Pass |
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23-00960
| A-7) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Cachuma Lake Recreational Vehicle Site Renewal, General Services Project No. 20033, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the County of Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Recreational Vehicle Site Renewal Project on file in the General Services Capital Projects Division office;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a construction contract (Contract) in the base amount of $12,650,888.00 with the lowest responsible bidder, Marcon Engineering, Inc., 876 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the Project specifications and as required under California Law;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders under the Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $645,044.40, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142;
d) Approve an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 for temporary cashflow transfers from the Advance Construction Reserve in the General Fund;
e | Pass |
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23-00953
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider 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 15 | Pass |
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23-00954
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Report summarizing operational levels of the SBCAS and highlighting the accomplishments of those engaged in the support of animals and people across the county; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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23-00956
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Grant Funding from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for Increased Law Enforcement to Reduce Criminal Activity Involving Alcohol, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff or designee to execute a grant agreement with the State ABC for the Alcoholic Policing Partnership Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 in the amount of $50,000.00; and
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it is a government fiscal or funding activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. | Pass |
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23-00959
| A-11) | Appointment/BOS item | Consider recommendations regarding authorization of funding from the 990 fund balance for upcoming district-specific public information forums and townhalls, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize an amount not-to-exceed of $5,000.00 for the planning, coordination, and execution of four upcoming district-specific public information forums and townhalls on youth wellness, homelessness, and tenant rights responsibilities and resources from the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 990 fund balance that was allocated to each Supervisor’s office;
b) Find that the public information forums and townhalls on these topics provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. | Pass |
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23-00964
| A-12) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Carmen Garcia to the Santa Maria Cemetery District, term ending December 31, 2026, Fourth District. | Pass |
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23-00965
| A-13) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Kristen Cahoon to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2024, Fourth District. | Pass |
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23-00967
| A-14) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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23-00958
| A-15) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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23-00957
| A-16) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 8, 2023 through October 14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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23-00970
| A-17) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Second Monday of October 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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23-00002
| | Agenda Item | Public Comment Period
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (23-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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23-00955
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant’s Appeal, Case No. 23APL-00023, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the North Fork Ranch Frost Ponds Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00023;
b) Make the required findings for denial of the Project, as specified in the findings of denial;
c) Determine that denial of the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a), as specified in the Notice of Exemption; and
d) Deny the Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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23-00955
| | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant’s Appeal, Case No. 23APL-00023, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the North Fork Ranch Frost Ponds Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00023;
b) Make the required findings for denial of the Project, as specified in the findings of denial;
c) Determine that denial of the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a), as specified in the Notice of Exemption; and
d) Deny the Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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23-00950
| 2) | Administrative Item | Consider 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 |
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23-00968
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Polling and Potential Tax Measures, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file an update on efforts to develop a tax measure(s) to be placed on the November 2024 general election ballot;
b) Direct staff to conduct polling for the following potential sales or parcel tax measures:
i) Sales tax measure for general revenue purposes; unincorporated county;
ii) Sales tax measure for special revenue purposes - libraries; countywide; and
iii) Parcel tax measure for special revenue purposes - libraries; countywide; or
c) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and
d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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