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2/16/2016
9:00 AM
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Approved
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Meeting location:
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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16-00007
| | Agenda Item | Closed Session Agenda 2016 | |
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16-00120
| A-1) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015. | Pass |
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16-00121
| A-2) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Loss of Public Property Report for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. | Pass |
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16-00123
| A-3) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the External Monitoring Reports of County Departments for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. | Pass |
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16-00124
| A-4) | Agenda Item | Receive and file an update on the status of the Probation Biennial Audit. | Pass |
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16-00125
| A-5) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Internal Audit Plan for 18-Months Ending June 30, 2017. | Pass |
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16-00126
| A-6) | Agenda Item | Cuyama Joint Unified School District - Approve the request of the Board of Trustees of the Cuyama Joint Unified School District to call and give notice of a School Bond election and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith and to request consolidation with other elections to be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) | Pass |
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16-00111
| A-7) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Los Adobes de Maria III Apartments Reservation of HOME and/or In-Lieu funds, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve a preliminary reservation of County funds for the Los Adobes de Maria III project that will: (a) be in an amount not to exceed $948,852.00; (b) consist of HOME funds and/or In-Lieu Funds in specific amounts to be determined by the Board at a later date; and (c) be released if People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation does not receive notification of an award of state low-income housing tax credits for the project by September 30, 2016;
b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department to sign a letter to the project applicant indicating the approved reservation; and
c) Determine that the approval of the reservation 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 activi | Pass |
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16-00128
| A-8) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel (Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP / Public Law Group®) for legal advice and representation in labor relations and personnel matters, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the firm of Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP / Public Law Group®, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and
b) Find that the proposed contract and the above action are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore do not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b)(4). | Pass |
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16-00105
| A-9) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Legislative Program Committee Minutes of September and November 2015, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Minutes of the September 14 and November 2, 2015 meetings of the County of Santa Barbara Legislative Program Committee; and
b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b)(5) that the above action is not a project subject to CEQA review because it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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16-00114
| A-10) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Terms and Conditions of Employment: Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, as follows:
a) Approve the side letter agreement, effective February 15, 2016, increasing the hourly wage for the classification of Sheriff’s Deputy Trainee by $0.30 per hour and adding the classification of Communications Dispatcher I to classifications eligible to receive special duty pay when assigned Training Officer responsibilities; 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)(2) because it consists of general policy and procedure making that will not result in changes in the environment. | Pass |
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16-00117
| A-11) | Agenda Item | Approve Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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16-00110
| A-12) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Grant Contract - Channel Islands Films, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CREF contract with the Santa Cruz Island Foundation, in the amount of $30,000.00, to produce four films on the Channel Islands; and
b) Determine that the allocation of the CREF grant for the Channel Islands Films is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA. | Pass |
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16-00113
| A-13) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of a grant reward from the California Department of Education, Nutrition Services Division, 2015 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistant Grant in the total amount of $73,834.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to accept and sign the grant award of $73,834.00 from the California Department of Education, 2015 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistant Grant for the exclusive use of purchasing identified kitchen equipment to be added or currently in need of replacement at the Los Prietos Boys Camp (LPBC);
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0004343 to establish appropriations of $73,834.00 in the Probation Department, General Fund, for Capital Assets - Equipment funded by unanticipated revenue from the 2015 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistant Grant; and
c) Determine that the approval of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that this activity is covered by the gen | Pass |
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16-00129
| A-14) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Final Map of Tract No. 14,739, Key Site 30 Bradley Village, 07TRM-00000-00006, Fourth District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:
a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,739;
b) Subject to recordation of Final Map of Tract No. 14,739, accept on behalf of the Public and authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse the Final Map of Tract No. 14,739 accepting the offers of dedication of easements, as follows:
i) Easements for Public Multi-Use Trail and Related Purposes as shown on said map;
ii) Easements for Public Road and Public Utility purposes over Bradley Road, Village Drive and Shultz Lane;
iii) Easements for Public Utility purposes as shown on said map; and
iv) Public Pedestrian Ingress and Egress and Public Utility purposes over Cherry Avenue, Meehan Lane, Hickok Circle, Sanders Court, Vigil Circle, Village Drive and Shultz Lane; and
c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be req | Pass |
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16-00116
| A-15) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Calle Real Sidewalk Phase 2, County Project No. 820675, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for construction of the CDBG Calle Real Sidewalk Phase 2, County Project No. 820675, on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Award the construction contract in the base amount of $181,310.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, J&T Engineering and Construction, 350 North Lantana Street, Suite F-214, Camarillo, CA 93010 (a local vendor), 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 the construction contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives;
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to order the performance of itemized supplemental work, as provided in the construction contract, in the amount not to exce | Pass |
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15-00936
| A-16) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Speed Limits on Various Roads, First, Second, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows:
a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23, Sections 23-15.2, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7 and 23-15.8, pertaining to speed limits on Jameson Lane North, San Leandro Lane, and Park Lane in the Montecito area, Padaro Lane, and Via Real in the Summerland to Carpinteria area of the First District; Kellogg Avenue and Turnpike Road in the unincorporated Goleta area of the Second District; Embarcadero Del Mar, Embarcadero Del Norte, Trigo Road, and Storke Road in the Isla Vista area, Country Road in the Santa Ynez area of the Third District; and Santa Maria Way, and Rice Ranch Road in the Orcutt area of the Fourth District; and
b) 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 Qu | Pass |
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16-00106
| A-17) | Agenda Item | Approve an application for the disposal of Office of Professional Standards files at least five (5) years old. (4/5 Vote Required) | Pass |
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16-00109
| A-18) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Treasurer's Investment Pool, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Second Quarter (October - December 2015), as follows:
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Second Quarter (October - December 2015) report on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool, pursuant to Government Code section 53646(b); and
b) Review and approve the Investment Policy Statement and authorize the County Treasurer to manage the investment pool in accordance with the policy, pursuant to section 53646(a) and 53607 of the Government Code. | Pass |
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16-00122
| A-19) | Agenda Item | Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool as of December 31, 2015. | Pass |
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16-00107
| A-20) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Sergio A. Zepeda to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2016, Fifth District. | Pass |
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16-00108
| A-21) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Teresa Ann Reyburn to the Commission for Women, term ending May 5, 2018, Fifth District. | Pass |
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16-00115
| A-22) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding 2016 Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Grants, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Receive staff’s recommendations for the 2016 CREF awards and take public testimony;
b) Approve 2016 CREF budgeting of funds as proposed on pages 7 and 8 of the staff report;
c) Determine that the budgeting of CREF funds for the recommended projects is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(4) of the State Guidelines and Project No. 6 - Archaeological Research and Excavation, is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15331; and
d) Direct staff to prepare the proposed contractual agreements with non-County grantees, including final grant conditions, and bring any contractual agreements that are over $100,000.00 for Board consideration and approval, including appropriate CEQA compliance.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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16-00112
| A-23) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Kevin Drude upon his retirement from the Department of Planning and Development after over 25 years of service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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16-00087
| 1) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider the applicant appeal (case no. 15APL-00000-00023, filed by Steve Amerikaner, agent for the Montecito Retirement Association) of the Montecito Planning Commission’s action to require a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Casa Dorinda Master Plan CUP Revision Project, Case Nos. 14RVP-00000-00005, 14CUP-00000-00002, and 15GOV-00000-00004, located at 300 and 352 Hot Springs Road in the Montecito area (APNs: 009-640-001 and 009-740-057), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)
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a) Determine that the Mitigated Negative Declaration, case no. 15NGD-00000-00003, is inadequate and that an EIR is required and make the finding that there is substantial evidence in the record supporting a fair argument that the project may have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Deny the appeal, case no. 15APL-00000-00023, thereby affirming the Montecito Planning Commission’s action; and
c) Direct staff to prepare an EIR focused on issues associated with the historic bridge, and to bring the project back to the Montecito Planning Commis | Pass |
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16-00127
| 2) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Sheriff’s and Probation’s Healthcare Services Vendor Request for Proposals and Sheriff’s Grievance Oversight Coordinator Updates, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a report on the status of the selection for a consultant regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) of healthcare services for Probation and the Sheriff’s Office;
b) Receive and file a report on the overview of the Grievance Oversight Coordinator position for the Sheriff’s Office; and
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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16-00118
| 3) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara Animal Services Program from the American Humane Association (AHA) Program Assessment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a report presenting an approach to the implementation of recommendations from the AHA Program Assessment of the County Animal Services program; and
b) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | Pass |
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16-00119
| 4) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the governance of the Animal Services Program in the Public Health Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive preliminary information from the Public Health Department on various models of governance for Animal Services programs provided by different counties;
b) Provide direction to the Public Health Department as to next steps regarding governance, as follows:
i) Whether to obtain detailed information on any or all of the models of governance;
ii) Whether to seek input from community stakeholders;
iii) Whether to issue a request for information from interested parties in the community who may have specialized knowledge, expertise or interest in this area; and/or
iv) Such other direction as the Board may provide;
c) Provide direction to the Public Health Department regarding a community body that provides feedback on animal services, as follows:
i) Direct staff to research potential countywide commissions to focus on the broad issues of animal welfare in Santa Barbara County and return to the Board at | Pass |
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