Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 9/16/2014 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 E. ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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14-00744 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming September 15, 2014 through October 15, 2014 Hispanic Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00751 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution recognizing September 2014 as National Preparedness Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00745 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of commendation honoring the Montecito Trails Foundation upon its 50th Anniversary.Pass Action details Not available
14-00746 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Casa Serena upon its 55th anniversary.Pass Action details Not available
14-00727 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Custody Deputy, Special Duty Richard Davis upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office after over 28 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
14-00747 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Sandpiper Apartments - Subordination of County Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to U.S. Bank and California Community Reinvestment Corporation, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subordination Agreement that subordinates the following County documents currently recorded against the Sandpiper Apartments in Goleta (the Project) to a deed of trust and other senior loan documents securing a construction loan from U.S. Bank and a subsequent permanent loan with California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC): i) County Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; and ii) Agreement to Grant Mitigation Funds to the Housing Authority; and b) Determine that approval of the Subordination 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 project is the creation of government funding mechanisms or other govePass Action details Not available
14-00749 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding execution of a Grant Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2015 Arts Commission programs and projects, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Grant Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, for implementation of the Community Arts grant program, Community Events and Festival funding, Organizational Development grants, and staffing costs in the amount of $447,260.00; 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 environment, and direct staff to fiPass Action details Not available
14-00737 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of Members of Special District Board of Directors in Lieu of Election with Vacancies, Pursuant to California Elections Code § 10515, as follows: a) Approve the appointment in lieu of election those candidates who have filed the required nomination documents and have qualified. All candidates listed have filed nomination documents to run for office and meet the qualifications necessary to be appointed in lieu of election; and b) Consider candidates that must qualify by November 4, 2014 for appointment to fill vacancies. The person(s) appointed shall take office and serve exactly as if elected. There are nine (9) districts that have one or more vacancies where no candidates filed. In order to facilitate the appointment process it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors contact those district offices for recommendations for appointment.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00090 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Re-Ratification of the Drought Proclamation passed December 2, 2014, (Thirteenth Thirty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for Drought and Water Supply Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c); b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return monthly for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that this project was found to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15269(a), and that the proposed actions are within the scope of the prior CEQA exemption.Pass Action details Not available
14-00717 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of Cathleen Fisher for an additional four-year term as the County of Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures; and b) Determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as it is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b) (2).Pass Action details Not available
14-00740 A-11)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A WITH POSTED AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
14-00743 A-12)Agenda ItemAdopt a Resolution, effective September 15, 2014 that updates changes to department position allocations corresponding to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Proposed Budget.Pass Action details Not available
14-00729 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho San Fernando Rey Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 11AGP-00000-00019, a single preserve of 105.00-acres (APN: 145-190-007), located at 161 Paradise Road, in the Santa Ynez area; b) Execute a Contract, creating Agricultural Preserve, 11AGP-00000-00019; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in 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 Action details Not available
14-00730 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho San Fernando Rey Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 11AGP-00000-00020, a single preserve of 107.49-acres (APN: 145-190-008), located at 161 Paradise Road, in the Santa Ynez area; b) Execute a Contract, creating Agricultural Preserve, 11AGP-00000-00020; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in 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 Action details Not available
14-00731 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho San Fernando Rey Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Santa Ynez area, Third Supervisorial District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 11AGP-00000-00021, a single preserve of 2,879-acres (consisting of parcel 145-170-039), located at 161 Paradise Road, in the Santa Ynez area; b) Execute the attached contract, included as Attachment 1 of this Board Letter, creating Agricultural Preserve, 11AGP-00000-00021; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in 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 Action details Not available
14-00732 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho San Fernando Rey Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 12AGP-00000-00002, consisting of five parcels: 145-110-031 (4,178.40-acres), 145-130-034 (3,912.67-acres), 145-140-022 (10,036-acres), 145-160-090 (791.65-acres), and 145-170-037 (7,994.47-acres) for a total of 26,913.19-acres, located at 161 Paradise Road, in the Santa Ynez area; b) Execute a Contract, creating Agricultural Preserve, 12AGP-00000-00002; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in 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 Action details Not available
14-00733 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Rancho San Fernando Rey Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 12AGP-00000-00008, consisting of two parcels: 153-010-005 (44.9-acres), and 153-010-006 (.44-acres), for a total of 45.34-acres, located at 161 Paradise Road, in the Santa Ynez area; b) Execute a Contract, creating Agricultural Preserve, 12AGP-00000-00008; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in 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 Action details Not available
14-00735 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the creation of one new non-prime Agricultural Preserve Contract (Case No. 13AGP-00000-00005) located at 77 Broad Street, LLC, Cuyama area, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a new Agricultural Preserve Contract, creating an Agricultural Preserve, 13AGP-00000-00005, consisting of a 360-acre parcel (comprised of two APNs: 131-030-024 and -025), located approximately 2 ½ miles southeast of Highway 166 in the Cuyama area; b) Adopt a Resolution, creating Agricultural Preserve 13AGP- 00000-00005; and c) Determine that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15317.Pass Action details Not available
14-00742 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of Community Recidivism and Crime Reduction Services Grant Program Funds, as follows: a) Authorize the County Executive Officer to submit a Letter of Interest to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) notifying them of Santa Barbara County’s intent to participate in the Community Recidivism and Crime Reduction Services Grant Program by accepting and distributing Recidivism Reduction Funds in accordance with California Penal Code section 1233.10 and that the Community Corrections Partnership is in agreement; and b) Determine that the submittal of the letter for BSCC funding 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 actions are not a project as they are 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 impact on the environment, and dirPass Action details Not available
14-00736 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program Revenue Contract, a follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to execute Agreement No. 14-10281 with the California Department of Public Health WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 in the amount of $3,337,800.00; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00738 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Hazardous Materials Trust Fund Grant, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and ratify the acceptance of a CUPA Forum Environmental Protection Trust fund grant in the amount of $46,357.00 for the purchase of a truck and related equipment in the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Program; b) Approve budget revision request No. 0003620 to establish appropriations of $46,357.00 in the Public Health Department’s Hazardous Materials General Fund and to transfer $39,000.00 of appropriations to General Services Vehicle Operations Fund for the purchase of a truck and related equipment; c) Authorize the General Services Department to purchase a truck and related equipment in the amount of $39,000.00 for the Public Health Department’s Hazardous Materials program; and d) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result Pass Action details Not available
14-00719 A-22)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of Laguna County Sanitation District Sewer Design Specifications and Development Standards, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Adopt the Laguna County Sanitation District Standard Specifications for the Construction of Sanitary Sewers; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00724 A-23)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding the Mud Lake Basin Siphon Improvement Project, Phase II, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve plans and specifications for the Mud Lake Basin Siphon Improvement Project, Phase II; b) Award the Construction Contract for the Mud Lake Basin Siphon Improvement Project, Phase II, in the amount of $379,395.00 to the lowest responsible bidder Raminha Construction, Inc. (a Tri-County vendor), 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 Chair to execute the Construction Contract upon return of the contractor’s executed Contract documents, and the review and approval of the 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 Construction Contract,Pass Action details Not available
14-00725 A-24)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: Consider recommendations regarding an Assistance Agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Water Wise Landscape Rebate Program, First, Second, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the County Executive Officer or designee to execute an Assistance Agreement (Agreement No. R14AP00131) with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for a Water Wise Landscape Rebate Program; b) Approve and authorize the County Executive Office or designee to prepare, approve and execute any and all documents (including amendments, modification, extension or variation of terms to the Grant Agreement; progress and financial reports; invoices for expenditures) necessary to receive total funding of up to $178,724.00 under USBR’s WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 for this 2-year rebate program; and c) Find that the recommended approval and authorization is for the creation of a government funding mechanism and does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California EnvironmenPass Action details Not available
14-00728 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Construction of 2014-2015 HMA Overlay, County Project No. 820650, First, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Construction of 2014-2015 HMA Overlay, County Project No. 820650, on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $809,939.20 to the lowest responsible bidder, Calportland Construction, P.O. Box 1280, Santa Maria, CA 93456 subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $54,942.46, plus an additional amount of $38,910.00 for supplemental work items for the Construction of 2014-2015 HMA Overlay, County Project No. 8Pass Action details Not available
14-00739 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Goleta Beach Park Bridge 51C-0358 Project (Replacing Bridge 51C-0158); Federal Project No. BRLO-5951(120); County Project No. 862319; Second District, as follows: a) Approve the Project and adopt the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 13NGD-00000-00018 for the Goleta Beach Park Bridge No. 51C-0358 Project (Replacing Bridge No. 51C-0158), certifying that the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); b) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 13NGD-00000-00018, and make the required CEQA Findings; c) Pursuant to CEQA Section 15074, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Plan included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration 13NGD-00000-00018 for this project; and d) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids to construct the Goleta Beach Park Bridge No. 51C-0358 Project (Replacing Bridge 51C-0158); Federal Project No. BRLO-5951(120); County Project No. 862319. Pass Action details Video Video
14-00716 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the renewal of a Contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for the transportation of prisoners within California to the Santa Barbara County Jail, as follows: a) Approve the renewal of a five-year Contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, for the transportation of prisoners from other jails in California to the Santa Barbara County Jail, effective July 1, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 annually; and b) Find 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)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00722 A-28)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an application for the destruction of various records. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
14-00723 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a $135,000.00 Grant for STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) from California Office of Traffic Safety for the period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a $135,000.00 Grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) for the period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; b) Approve Budget Journal Entry No. 0003639 recognizing $135,000.00 of Grant revenue and appropriate amounts for Overtime and Services and Supplies in the Sheriff’s Office budget; and c) Find 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)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. Pass Action details Not available
14-00726 A-30)Agenda ItemReceive and file the Annual Income Statement for the Inmate Welfare Fund for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00715 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Joan Fairfield to the Human Services Commission, term ending September 15, 2017, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
14-00718 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Linda Lindner to the Human Services Commission, term ending September 15, 2017, Fifth District.Pass Action details Not available
14-00687 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 12 of the Santa Barbara County Code, as follows: a) Consider adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Emergency Management; and b) Find that this activity is exempt from review on the basis that it can be seen with certainties that there is no possibility that the activity may have significant effect on the environment under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and approve of filing a Notice of Exemption on this basis.Pass Action details Not available
14-00750 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fire Development Impact Fees and Amendments to Chapter 15 of the County Code, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution adjusting the Fire Protection Mitigation Fees within the Santa Barbara County Fire Department's service area; b) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code by repealing Articles IIIB (Ordinance No. 4311) and IIIC (Ordinance No. 4353) and amending Article III (Ordinance No. 4236), to be effective 60 days from date of adoption; and c) Find that this action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and file a Notice of Exemption because there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
14-00748 A-35)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Policy Direction - Establishment of a Pilot Project Stabilization Agreement for the Northern Branch Jail AB 900 Phase II Project, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a report on status of signatures to draft PSA document; b) If 100% of the signatures are obtained , and your Board wishes to pursue a Pilot PSA for the Northern Branch Jail Project, AB 900 Phase II; then: i) Make findings that a Pilot PSA furthers a legitimate governmental interest consistent with competitive bidding law by preventing costly Project delays, assuring contractors access to skilled labor, and avoiding the potential for labor strife during the life of the project; if finding made; then: ii) Approve a revision to the draft PSA (Article 20) that allowed for resignatures of the affiliates after the October 1 deadline; and iii) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Pilot Project Stabilization Agreement for the Northern Branch Jail AB 900 Phase II Project; or c) Alternatively, if less than 100% of the signatuPass Action details Not available
14-00720 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions regarding Case Nos. 14GPA-00000-00010, 14GPA-00000-00011, 14GPA-00000-00012, 14GPA-00000-00013, 14ORD-00000-00008, 14ORD-00000-00009, and 14ORD-00000-00010, proposed Ordinances and General Plan Amendments to Implement Measure P2014: Initiative to ban High-Intensity Petroleum Operation and adopt amendments to County zoning codes and general plan policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Case No. 14GPA-00000-00010 (Comprehensive Plan Agricultural Element Amendment): i) Make the findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, of the proposed Resolution; ii) Determine that the adoption of this Resolution is exempt from CEQA in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and iii) Approve Case No. 14GPA-00000-00010, a Resolution amending the Agricultural Element of the Comprehensive Plan; b) Case No. 14GPA-00000-00011 (Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element Amendment): i) Make the findings for apprPass Action details Not available
14-00721 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance, Case No. 14ORD-00000-00007, amending the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code, to adopt new zoning regulations as part of implementing the Summerland Community Plan Update, located in the Summerland Community Plan - Inland Area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, for approval of the proposed Ordinance amendment; b) Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 35-1 of Chapter 35 of the County Code, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, to adopt new zoning regulations as part of implementing the Summerland Community Plan Update, Case No. 14ORD-00000-0007; and c) Read the title and waive the reading of the Ordinance in full. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY Pass Action details Not available
14-00694 1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Speed Limits on Various Roads, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance, amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23 Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7 and 23-15.8, pertaining to speed limits on the subject roads described herein; b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive the reading of the Ordinance in full; c) Find that the proposed action is for the operation and maintenance of existing public facilities, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301; and d) Approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Video Video
14-00734 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Revenue Neutrality Agreement, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Authorize Supervisor Janet Wolf and specified County staff to engage in a conversation with City of Goleta Mayor Mike Bennett, and Assemblymember Das Williams, regarding the existing Revenue Neutrality Agreement (RNA) between the City of Goleta and County of Santa Barbara, as requested by Goleta Mayor Bennett; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b)(4) that the above action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a 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.Pass Action details Video Video