Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2016 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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16-00285 A-1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Phoenix of Santa Barbara Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Amendment, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment for Services of Independent Contractor with Phoenix of Santa Barbara, dba Crescend Health (a local vendor), adding new language and reallocating $55,903.00 as County Subsidy funds in Exhibit B-1 in place of former Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) subsidy funds; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
16-00286 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Alcohol and Drug Program Contract Increases and Budget Revision Request, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (a local vendor), for the provision of narcotic treatment programs, to increase the contract by $632,300.00 for a maximum amount not to exceed $3,560,100.00 through June 30, 2016; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center (a local vendor), for the provisions of substance use disorder services, to increase the contract by $141,433.00 for a total Contract amount not to exceed $984,379.00 through June 30, 2016; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. (a local vendor), for the provisions of substance use disorder servicePass Action details Video Video
16-00268 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Subordination of County Regulatory Agreements on Positano Apartments, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the HOME Subordination Agreement, which will subordinate the County’s HOME Regulatory Agreement to new senior debt, in the approximate amount of $20 million, and related financing documents; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subordination Agreement, which will subordinate the County’s CDBG Regulatory Agreement to new senior debt, in the approximate amount of $20 million, and related financing documents; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(4), finding that the activities 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 physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00272 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Orcutt Community Park Play Field Renovation Project No. 8651, award of contract, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Orcutt Community Park Play Field Renovation Project (Project), Project No. 8651; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract in the amount of $194,768.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, J.D. Humann Landscaping, Inc. (a local vendor), for the Project, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the Project and as required by California law; c) Authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $19,476.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; d) Accept the Bid Alternate from J.D. Humann Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $145,150.00 for installation of sod in-lieu-of hydrosePass Action details Video Video
16-00265 A-5)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Business Improvement District (SYVTBID) 2015 Annual Report, as follows: a) Receive and file the annual status report regarding the 2015 activities of the SYVTBID; and b) Determine that the above action does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
16-00275 A-6)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
16-00270 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fire Equipment Procurement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) For the purchase of one hundred (100) sets of ballistic vests and helmets, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, waive competitive bidding by the County of Santa Barbara and instead authorize the County Purchasing Agent to purchase this equipment based on a competitive bid completed by another California agency; b) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to purchase sixteen (16) sets of extrication equipment as a sole source procurement without being required to conduct a formal bid process; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0004389 to reallocate existing appropriations; and d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
16-00262 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Santa Ynez Valley Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) 15 Project No. 8596, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application, acceptance of an allocation of funds and execution of a grant agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation (CalTrans) for an Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant of approximately $60,370.00; b) Authorize the Director of General Services to execute the Federal Aviation Administration Grant Agreement Offer No. 3-06-0243-015-2016 of approximately $1,207,413.00 not to exceed the maximum allowable amount of $1,388,525.00; c) Authorize the Director of General Services to act as agent on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara pertaining to the acceptance of the Federal Aviation Administration Grant Allocation and Grant Agreement; and d) Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), as it involves repair, maintenancPass Action details Not available
16-00266 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval of the First Amendment to the Iron Mountain Shredding Services Board Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the County’s existing Board Contract with Iron Mountain BC 16163 to incorporate Child Support Services’ Exhibit D - Security Requirements and Protocols; and b) Find that the proposed First Amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that the Agreement involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00278 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Pacific Coast Energy Company Seep Can No. 100 Emergency Permit 16EMP-00000-00007, Fourth District, as follows: a) Receive and file the report on Emergency Permit 16EMP-00000-00007, which authorized the placement of a seep can used to prevent the seepage of petroleum fluids from impacting the environment on the subject property (Assessor Parcel number 101-020-074); b) Accept that issuance of the Emergency Permit is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15269(c), as this action was necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and c) Determine that receiving and filing the report is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00279 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Awards, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award grants to local non-profit groups recommended by the County Fish and Wildlife Commission; and b) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) and 15378 (b) (4) of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00282 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the SUNRx Prescription Drug Administrative Services Agreement, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the third amendment to the SUNRx Prescription Drug Administrative Services Agreement for the ongoing development and administration of a 340B Pharmacy Network administered by the Public Health Department; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since this is a government fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to a specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00274 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Machado Environmental Corporation Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Find, in accordance with government code Section 31000, that the County does not have employee resources to complete the air vent and duct cleaning maintenance and that the County’s economic interest are served by a contract; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Machado Environmental Corporation to provide cleaning and maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for Building 4 at the Calle Real Campus in an amount not to exceed $165,188.00, for the period of April 19, 2016 through December 31, 2016; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0004377 to transfer appropriations in the Health Care Special Revenue Fund from Salaries and Benefits to Services and Supplies; and d) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guideline Section 15301, as it involves the maintenance of existing public structuPass Action details Not available
16-00283 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $2,398,348.00 claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for an allocation of Transportation Development Act funds for FY 2016-2017; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making), and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
16-00284 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Environmental Services for the construction of Bonita School Road Bridge Replacement, County Project No. 862367, Third and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract for Environmental Services with Padre and Associates Inc. to complete the environmental documentation required for the construction of Bonita School Road Bridge 51C-230 replacement over the Santa Maria River; for a base contract amount not to exceed $105,549.00; with a 10% contingency of $10,555.00, for a total project amount not to exceed $116,104.00; b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve changes or additions in the services being performed in an amount not to exceed $10,555.00; and c) Find that the proposed contract, does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.), and approve and directPass Action details Not available
16-00289 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a contract with KNN Public Financing to provide financial advisory services to the proposed Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project, First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with KNN Public Finance, LLC in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 to provide financial advisory services associated with financing for the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project; 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)(5), because it consists of organizational or administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00263 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Parolee Day Reporting Center Agreement, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff to enter into an agreement with the CDCR on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara to provide continued services for parolees at the two Day Reporting Centers in the County of Santa Barbara; b) Authorize the Sheriff to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Community Solution Incorporated (CSI), to authorize continued services for the two (2) parolee Day Reporting Centers in Santa Barbara County for $1,804,547.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017, $1,868,864.00 in FY 2017-2018, and $1,952,460.00 in FY 2018-2019 and authorize the Chair to execute the contract; and c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00264 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of an equipment donation valued at $11,153.70 for the Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept an equipment donation valued at $11,153.70 from the Santa Barbara Special Enforcement Team Support Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0004388 recognizing the value of the donation as revenue and expense; 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
16-00267 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Quarter Grievance Oversight Coordinator report, as follows: a) Receive and file the First Quarter Report from the jail’s Grievance Oversight Coordinator; and b) 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.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00288 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a contract with Health Management Associates for the development and rating of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for institutional medical care, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Health Management Associates to provide services related to the development and rating of an RFP for institution medical services for the period March 28, 2016 through March 31, 2017, with a not to exceed amount of $97,000.00; and b) Determine that the approval of the agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), finding that this activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00273 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Fee Ordinance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 adjusting the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Published Charges for inpatient and outpatient mental health services, effective 30 days after adoption by the Board, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to adjust the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness Published Charges for inpatient and outpatient mental health services, effective 30 days after adoption; 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
16-00269 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding amendments to "Chapter 26 - Parks and Recreation" of the County Code, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending "Chapter 26 - Parks and Recreation" of the County Code; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15061(b) (3), finding that the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and further find that there is no possibility that the enactment of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00277 A-23)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 15APL-00000-00017, an appeal filed by Bill and Lara Urbany and Audrey Pinkham of the County Planning Commission’s approval of the Bonillo New SFD project (Case Nos. 14LUP-00000-00144 and 14BAR-0000-00063), a 0.18-acre parcel zoned 7-R-1 and shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 023-172-001, located at 849 Cheltenham Road in the Mission Canyon area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 15APL-00000-00017; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, case numbers 14LUP-00000-00144 and 14BAR-0000-00063, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that approval of the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project, case numbers 14LUP-00000-00144 and 14BAR-00000-00063. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
16-00281 A-24)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions to approve Case Nos. 15ORD-00000-00002, 15ORD-00000-00003 and 15ORD-00000-00004 which would amend, respectively, the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), the Montecito LUDC, and the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance, to implement a series of amendments that revise existing procedures and regulations, add new procedures and regulations, and correct and clarify existing language, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider recommendations regarding Case No. 15ORD-00000-00002 (County LUDC Amendment), as follows: i) Make the findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, of the proposed Ordinance; ii) Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA; and iii) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 15ORD-00000-00002) amending Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County LUDC, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code; b) Consider recommendaPass Action details Not available
16-00280 A-25)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Verizon Telecommunication Facility at Rancho Alegre, Ordinance 661 Consistency Rezone, Case No. 16RZN-00000-00002 and 14CUP-00000-00016, located at 2680 Highway 154, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 16RZN-00000-00002 and 14CUP-00000-00016, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Sections 15061(b)(3), 15303, and 15304; c) Approve the rezone (16RZN-00000-00002) and adopt an Ordinance changing the zone district of the subject parcel from 100-AG (Ordinance 661) to AG-II-100 (County Land Use and Development Code); and d) Approve the Conditional Use Permit (14CUP-00000-00016) subject to the conditions of approval of the Planning Commission action letter dated April 6, 2016. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
16-00260 A-26)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Custody Deputy Frankie Lowers upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 20 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
16-00261 A-27)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Tamarra Rogas upon her retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 24 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
16-00271 A-28)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming April 12, 2016 as Equal Pay Day in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00259 A-29)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Blonde Jones upon her retirement from Child Support Services after over 29 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00257 A-30)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Helen Martin upon her retirement from Child Support Services after over 40 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00258 A-31)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the California Strawberry Commission, and Lorena Chavez as the First Latina Chair for the California Strawberry Commission.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00290 A-32)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring Bob Stiles for his leadership, fundraising and advocacy efforts to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00214 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance that amends Chapter 10, Article I, entitled “Administration Organization and Enforcement”, Section 10-1.6 - Building Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Code, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Article I, entitled “Administration Organization and Enforcement,” section 10-1.6; and b) Determine that the Ordinance amendment is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility that the action in question may have a significant effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00084 1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Verizon’s Withdrawal of its Appeal (Case No. 15APL-00000-00022) of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the Verizon at Kenneth Avenue Project (Case No. 14CUP-00000-00011), Fourth District, as follows: a) Accept Verizon’s withdrawal of its Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial and acknowledge that upon withdrawal of the Appeal, the Planning Commission’s denial of Case No. 14CUP-00000-00011 will stand; and b) Determine that acceptance of the withdrawal is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Video Video
16-00256 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Human Services Commission - Award of Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 General Fund “Mini Grants”, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and consider recommendations from the County of Santa Barbara Human Services Commission (HSC) for the award of human services grants to grantees for the use of County General Funds for FY 2016-2017 for agency capacity building “Mini Grants” totaling $59,000.00; b) Receive and consider public comment related to the Human Services Commission award recommendations for the use of County General Funds for FY 2016-2017; c) Determine that the programs recommended for funding are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; d) Approve the award of the “Mini Grants” recommended by the HSC totaling $59,000.00 and authorize such expenditures, subject to appropriation of the Board during the FY 2016-2017 budget process; and e) Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b) (4) and 15378(b)(5)Pass Action details Video Video
16-00245 3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Action Plan and draft FY 2012-2013 and FY 2014-2015 Action Plan Substantial Amendments, as follows: a) Approve the Action Plan, Amendments to reprogram uncommitted CDBG funds, and to add the use of HOME funds for TBRA by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, Transition House, and PATH Santa Barbara; b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of the Amendments and Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); c) Authorize the County Executive Officer or her designee to execute all certifications, standard forms and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds and authorize the County Executive Officer or her designee to execute all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for the submittal to and approval by HUD of the Amendments and Action Plan.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00190 4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Increase Ballot Measure for November 2016 General Election Ballot, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt an ordinance amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from the current level of ten percent (10%) to twelve percent (12%) of the rent charged in the unincorporated areas of the County; and b) Adopt a Resolution proposing to increase the transient occupancy tax rate to twelve percent (12%), submitting the proposed language for increase to the electorate for approval, and requesting and ordering consolidation with the November 8, 2016 General Election on said tax rate increase.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00287 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on Proposition 47 - The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file an update on impacts to departments of Proposition 47 - The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act; 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 the action consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video