Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 6/7/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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16-00414 A-1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding California Department of Food and Agriculture Agreement (16-0211-SF), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to receive reimbursement for the County’s Detector Dog Team Program for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in the amount of $29,671.49; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
16-00417 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Nursery Inspection Program Agreement No. 16-0311-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for services related to enforcement of the California Nursery Inspection Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in the amount of $15,409.00; and b) Determine that the proposed action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
16-00418 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Certified Farmers Market Agreement (16-0185-SA), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to receive reimbursement for the County’s Certified Farmer’s Market Program for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in the amount of $11,717.00; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
16-00420 A-4)Agenda ItemDirect the Auditor-Controller to compile and record the transfers and revisions of appropriations necessary to close the County’s accounting records for all County Funds effective for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016; pending approval by your Board at the July 12th, July 19th, and August 23rd meetings.Pass Action details Not available
16-00413 A-5)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Supervisors, Board of Directors, Fire Protection District, and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts: Consider recommendations regarding Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 for the County of Santa Barbara; b) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 3; c) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 4; d) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 5; e) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District; f) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District; g) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriation limit for FY 2016-2017 for the Santa BarbPass Action details Not available
16-00392 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Contracts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Action Commission (a local vendor), for the provision of children’s mental health services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,535,635.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Family Service Agency (a local vendor), for the provision of children’s mental health services, and substance use prevention services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,001,622.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Phoenix of Santa Barbara, Inc., dba Crescend Health (a local vendor), for the provision of adult mental health services and substance use disorder services for dually-diagnosed adults, for a total amount not tPass Action details Not available
16-00391 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2019 Shelter Beds, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Salvation Army (a local vendor), for the provisions of alcohol and drug free housing and hospitality shelter beds, for a total Contract amount not to exceed $341,100.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) (a local vendor), for the provisions of shelter beds for Behavioral Wellness mental health clients, for a total Contract amount not to exceed $289,080.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentiallPass Action details Video Video
16-00393 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Contracts Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 - Mental Health/Alcohol and Drug Program Contracts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Serena (a local vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder services for perinatal adults, not to exceed $114,920.00 per FY, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,760.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center (a local vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $895,905.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for services of Independent Contractor with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (a local vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder services and children’s mental health services, foPass Action details Not available
16-00415 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a revenue agreement for the Community Memorial Health System, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the revenue agreement in which the County, through the Department of Behavioral Wellness’s Psychiatric Health Facility Medical Director Leslie Lundt, MD, will provide training to Community Memorial Health System’s (not a local vendor) Residents on Psychiatry rotations (4 weeks), for a monthly stipend of $1,933.60, for the period July 1, 2016 to May 30, 2017; 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
16-00416 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Revenue Agreement with Relias Learning for Fiscal Years (FY) 2015-2018, as follows: a) Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the multiyear Revenue Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Relias Learning LLC (not a local vendor), to provide an online environment through their e-Commerce Academy site for the Department of Behavioral Wellness and contracted community based organization staff to obtain required continuing education units, for a maximum contract not to exceed $2,500.00 and for a projected revenue of up to $10,000.00 per year for the period May 15, 2016 through February 28, 2018; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00438 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2018 Pharmacy Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Hometown LTC Pharmacy (Hometown) (a local vendor), to provide pharmaceuticals for the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ Crisis Stabilization Unit, Outpatient Waiver Program Mid and North County and the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) for a total multiyear contract maximum amount not to exceed $550,000.00 beginning June 15, 2016 through June 30, 2018; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00421 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Behavioral Wellness Out-of-County Client Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital (not a local vendor), for the provision of Acute Inpatient Services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $965,000.00 for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with California Psychiatric Transitions (not a local vendor), an Institution for Mental Disease, to increase the total contract maximum for FY 2015-2016 to $319,200.00 and to extend the contract terms through FY 2016-2017 for an amount of $565,750.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $884,950.00 for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions arPass Action details Video Video
16-00410 A-13)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Priorities Form for state-funded child development programs.Pass Action details Not available
16-00419 A-14)Agenda ItemCity of Solvang - Approve the requests of the City of Solvang, as follows: a) Call and give notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities; b) Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2016, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and c) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate’s statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
16-00404 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 Library Ballot Measure for November 2016, as follows: a) If the City Council of the City of Goleta decides on June 7, 2016 to pursue placing a parcel tax ballot measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot for the Goleta library, then set a hearing for June 21, 2016 to consider recommendations regarding placing a measure on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot for a special parcel tax for each parcel in County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 for the purpose of providing extended library facilities services, as follows: (Set a hearing for June 21, 2016. Time estimate: 10 minutes.) i) Receive and consider a report from staff regarding placing a measure on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot for a possible special tax for each parcel in CSA No. 3 for extended library services; ii) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance for a special tax per parcel in CSA No. 3 for extended library services; iii) Read the title: "Ordinance for a special tax per parcel in CSA No. 3 for extendePass Action details Not available
16-00405 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a subrecipient agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara to administer a HOME-funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program (Countywide), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement in the amount of $493,421.00 between the County and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (Housing Authority) to administer a TBRA program funded through the County HOME Consortium with an effective date of July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018; and b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to 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 impact on the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
16-00406 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding resale of an affordable housing unit at 217 E. Rice Ranch Road, Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to accept the bid from Jose Vargas to purchase the County-owned affordable housing unit (Unit) located at 217 E. Rice Ranch Road (Assessor Parcel Number 103-630-008), in the Orcutt area, for the sales price of $140,000.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution, his contract and the attachments thereto; the Resolution shall authorize the Chair and the Community Services Department (CSD) Director to execute the Grant Deed and related escrow documents, to be delivered to escrow subject to performance and compliance by the purchaser of all the terms or conditions of his contract to be performed concurrently therewith in accordance with California Government Code Section 25535; b) Authorize the CSD Director to open escrow and execute any and all required escrow documents; c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA GuidePass Action details Not available
16-00437 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Grant Agreements and Applications for the Fiscal Year 2016 CoC Program Competition, as follows: a) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to execute Scope of Work Exhibits for the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition, in forms substantially similar to the FY 2014 Scope of work that amend Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Grant Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provide funds for the following projects: i) $21,913.00 for Good Samaritan Shelter’s Clean and Sober Living project; ii) $104,767.00 for the County’s operation of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); iii) $64,283.00 for the County’s HMIS Expansion I; and iv) $63,786.00 for Good Samaritan Shelter’s Lompoc Transformative Housing project; b) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to execute the FY 2015 CoC Program Grant Agreement for $47,323.00 for Santa Barbara County CoC Planning in a form substantially similar to the FY 2014 grant agreement; Pass Action details Not available
16-00018 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Re-Ratification of the Drought Proclamation passed December 6, 2016 (Thirty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt the 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 by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the 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
16-00019 A-20)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Refugio Oil Spill After Action Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.) a) Receive the “2015 Refugio Oil Spill After Action Report and Improvement Plan”, a written report and an oral presentation from Hagerty Consulting, Inc., identifying areas of strength and opportunities for improvement based on the lessons learned associated with the County’s response to the May 19, 2015, Refugio Oil Spill; b) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630(d), adopt a Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Related to the Refugio Beach Oil Spill, which had been declared by the Director of Emergency Management on May 20, 2015, when the Board of Supervisors was not in session, and has been ratified by the Board of Supervisors at least every 30 days thereafter; and c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b) (3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effectPass Action details Video Video
16-00387 A-21)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
16-00444 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the adoption of Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Employer and Member Contribution Rates, as follows: a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31454, adopt the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 employer and member contribution rates, recommended by Cheiron, the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System (SBCERS) actuary, and recommended by the Board of Retirement on December 16, 2015, with an effective date of July 1, 2016 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs; b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31873, elect to pay the portion of the normal cost of living adjustment that would be otherwise assessed to individual members who are not deemed to be new members pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.04(f), with an effective date of July 1, 2016 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs; and c) Determine that the actions above are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities whPass Action details Video Video
16-00394 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement with Carlos Cerecedo, Inc. for transcription and translation services for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Carlos Cerecedo, Inc. (a local vendor) for the continued and additional provision of translation and transcription services through June 30, 2016, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00, inclusive of expenditures under existing Purchase Order CN18662 but which otherwise cancels, nullifies and supersedes Purchase Order CN18662; and b) Find that the proposed agreement 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 California Environmental Qualiyt Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
16-00433 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the reappointment of County Members to the First 5 Children and Families Commission, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of the following individuals as regular County Members of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, for a term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; i) Dr. Takashi Wada, County Health Officer representing the Public Health Department; ii) Guadalupe Rabago, Chief Probation Officer representing the Probation Department; and iii) Daniel Nielson, Director representing the Department of Social Services; and b) Approve the reappointment of Suzanne Grimmesey, MFT, Chief Quality Care and Strategy Officer representing the Department of Behavioral Wellness, as an alternate County Member of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, for a term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.Pass Action details Not available
16-00397 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Blum and Sons Electric, Inc. to Maintain the County Administration Building’s main electrical equipment, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Blum and Sons Electric, Inc. (a local vendor) for the maintenance of the County administration building’s main electrical equipment in the amount of three hundred twenty-one thousand five hundred seventy-four dollars ($321,574.00); b) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 31000, that the County does not have employee resources to complete the maintenance work to be completed by Blum and Sons Electric, Inc. and that the County’s economic interests are served by the Agreement; c) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve changes or additions to the services being performed in an amount not to exceed $32,157.40; and d) Find that the proposed action consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of an existing public structure involving negligible or no expansion of use beyPass Action details Not available
16-00428 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators, Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances Chapter 11A - Mobile Home Rent Control, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of the following four (4) qualified candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Stephen M. Biersmith, Attorney at Law; ii) Emil Kim, Attorney at Law; iii) Luis Esparza, Attorney at Law; and iv) Anthony Kastenek, Attorney at Law b) Approve the appointment of the following two (2) qualified candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Honorable David W. Long, Judge (Ret.); and ii) David M. Karen, Attorney at Law; and c) Determine that the Board’s appointment and reappointment of Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes inPass Action details Not available
16-00412 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding funding under the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (Sixteenth Year Allocation), as follows: a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, as your lead agent, to accept funding in the amount of $1,210,691.00 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) allocated to Santa Barbara County under the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Assure the County will adhere to the BSCC’s contract terms and statutory requirements, participate in the collection of the required data, and use grant funding to supplement and not supplant existing programs; and c) Determine that the authorization to accept the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funding is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are 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 posPass Action details Not available
16-00411 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Big Green Cleaning Company janitorial and moving services agreement, as follows: a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the First Amendment to the service agreement with Big Green Cleaning Company in the amount of $393,536.00. The first amendment will provide janitorial services to Public Health Department buildings in the South County through June 30, 2018 with an additional two year extension option; and b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms 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.Pass Action details Not available
16-00398 A-29)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Faraday Storm Drain Project, Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate for easements and fee acquisitions associated with the Faraday Storm Drain Project; and b) Find that the recommended to obtain easements for the Faraday Storm Drain Project is a fiscal activity not constituting a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act, as set forth in 14 CCR 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
16-00400 A-30)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reach 1B, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reach 1B by the contractor Lash Construction, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of $3,221,737.80; and b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, there are no substantial changes in circumstances and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or feasibility of mitigation measures therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project as well as the Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations approved and aPass Action details Not available
16-00443 A-31)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: Consider recommendations regarding initiation of annexation of APN 113-240-009 to the Laguna County Sanitation District, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt the Resolution initiating proceedings to annex territory known as APN 113-240-009 to the Laguna County Sanitation District; and b) Find that the adoption of a Resolution to initiate annexation is not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5), in that they are governmental administrative activities that will not result in physical changes in the environment and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
16-00401 A-32)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding Isla Vista Storm Drain Improvement Project, Third District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Isla Vista Storm Drain Improvement Project; b) Find that the proposed Isla Vista Storm Drain Improvement Project is associated with an existing facility and consists of minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored and that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline Sections 14 CCR 15304 (f) Minor Alterations to Land, and 14 CCR 15301 (b) Existing Facilities, and that a California Environmental Quality Act Exemption for this project was approved by the Board of Directors and filed by the Clerk of the Board on January 19, 2016, therefore no new Categorical Exemption is required for the approval of the recommended actions a, c, d, e, and f; Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: c) Award the Pass Action details Not available
16-00402 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of Isla Vista Pedestrian Safety Improvement and Sidewalk Infill, County Project No. 820677, Third District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the Construction of Isla Vista Pedestrian Safety Improvement and Sidewalk Infill, County Project No. 820677, on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $369,065.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, G. Sosa Construction, Inc. (a local vendor) 1435 Marsala Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458, 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 Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $32,053.25, plus an additional amount of $22,000.00 for supplPass Action details Not available
16-00403 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of Jalama Road Bridge Replacement over Jalama Creek, (Existing Bridge No. 51C-0017, New Bridge No. 51C-0371), County Project No. 862278, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of Jalama Road Bridge Replacement over Jalama Creek, (Existing Bridge No. 51C-0017, New Bridge No. 51C-0371), for work performed and materials supplied by Souza Construction, Inc.(not a local vendor), P.O. Box 3810 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403, in the amount of $3,997,503.69; and b) Find that pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes were proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the proposed actions are within the scope of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (14NGD 00000-00006) and Mitigation MonitorinPass Action details Not available
16-00408 A-35)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Easements for Public Utility Purposes for Parcel Map No. 14,806, Saint Andrews Presbyterian, 14TPM-00000-00002, Second District, as follows: a) Accept on behalf of the Public, pending recordation of Parcel Map No. 14,806, the offer of dedication for the Easements for Public Utility Purposes as shown on said map, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse the Parcel Map No. 14,806 accepting said Easements as defined on said map. Consummation of the acceptance of the Easements for Public Utility Purposes is subject to recordation of the subject Map; and b) Determine that an action by the Board to accept said offers of dedication is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 of the Guideline of Implementation of the CEQA. The map was conditioned to offer said easements, therefore, the Board’s action to accept the subject easement is similarly determined to be exempt from the CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
16-00439 A-36)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of Highway Safety Improvements on Betteravia Road, County Project No. 862368, Federal-Aid Project No. HRRRL-5951 (150), Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the Construction of Highway Safety Improvements on Betteravia Road; County Project No. 862368; Federal-Aid Project No. HRRRL-5951(150), for work performed and materials supplied by CalPortland Construction (a local vendor), 1625 E. Donovan Road, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, in the amount of $551,785.10; and b) Determine that on November 3, 2015, this project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(c), and that the proposed actions are within the scope of the prior CEQA exemption.Pass Action details Not available
16-00378 A-37)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the 2010 Cooperative Agreement for Isla Vista Community Improvements between the University of California, Santa Barbara and the County of Santa Barbara, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the 2010 Cooperative Agreement for Isla Vista Community Improvements; and b) Find that this action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Video Video
16-00390 A-38)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding acceptance of a $150,000.00 Grant for Operation Stonegarden, addressing transnational smuggling crimes, as follows: a) Accept a $150,000.00 sub-grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, administered by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for continued participation in Operation Stonegarden for the detection and investigation of transnational smuggling of controlled substances during Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 (October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and b) Authorize the Sheriff to sign the FY 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).Pass Action details Not available
16-00440 A-39)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute an eighth amendment to the Agreement with TriTech Software Systems dated June 27, 2006 that extends the annual maintenance agreement for the CAD system through March 31, 2017 at a cost of $182,593.42.Pass Action details Not available
16-00407 A-40)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Software One, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement, as follows: a) Approve a recommendation from the Department of Social Services to utilize the responses to the County of Riverside’s Request for Quote (RFQ) No. PUARC-1200 to obtain volume discounting and best pricing to purchase Microsoft Enterprise licenses and products; and b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services to execute the Microsoft Program Signature Form with SoftwareOne, Inc., which incorporates the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment (Number 67175395/X20-12057), the Enterprise Agreement (Number 01E73134), the Enterprise Amendment (Number M97), the Product Selection Form (Number 0461048.004_PSF), and the Supplemental Contact Information Form, for volume licensing of Microsoft products and services in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 annually for a total contract price not to exceed $1,125,000.00 for a period of three years; and c) Determine that the actions above arePass Action details Not available
16-00434 A-41)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families Agreement for Safety Watch Services Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families (Casa Pacifica) in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for the provision of Safety Watch Services Program for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the approval and execution of the Agreement 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 the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
16-00435 A-42)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Shelter-based Domestic Violence Prevention Services Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County (DVS) (local vendor) to continue to provide shelter-based domestic violence prevention services through June 30, 2021 for a total contract maximum amount not to exceed $562,500.00 (Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 $112,500.00; FY 2017-2018 $112,500.00; FY 2018-2019 $112,500.00; FY 2019-2020 $112,500.00, and FY 2020/2021 $112,500.00); and b) Determine that the approvals and execution of the above Agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the approvals and execution of the Agreements are 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 the activity may have aPass Action details Not available
16-00436 A-43)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM), Inc., a local vendor, and Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center (SMVYFC), a local vendor, and St. Vincent’s Institution for Targeted Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with CALM to provide Targeted Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $239,324.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with SMVYFC to provide Targeted Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $147,000.00; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with St. Vincent’s Institution, a local vendor, to provide Targeted Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $25,500.00; and d) Approve Pass Action details Not available
16-00426 A-44)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to exercise the option to extend and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigents with Criminal Defense Associates and lead attorneys Douglas R. Hayes and William Duval, and the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Barbara for the provision of conflict defense (alternate Public Defender) services in the South County Superior Courts for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.Pass Action details Not available
16-00427 A-45)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to exercise the option to renew and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigents with North County Defense Team and lead Attorney Michael J. Scott, and the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Barbara for the provision of conflict defense (alternate Public Defender) services in the North County Superior Courts for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.Pass Action details Not available
16-00425 A-46)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding temporary transfers to cover Cash flow deficits occurring from July 1, 2016 through April 24, 2017, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution “In the Matter of Authorizing the County Treasurer to Make Temporary Transfers to Political Subdivisions Whose Funds are in Custody and are Paid Out Solely Through the Treasurer’s Office for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017”; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
16-00432 A-47)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding 2016-2017 Veterans’ Services Office, Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Programs, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs Subvention Certificate of Compliance, Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Delegation of Authority letter, Fiscal Year 2016-2017.Pass Action details Not available
16-00395 A-48)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Sharrie Suzanne Cawthon to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, First District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00396 A-49)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Christopher Gilliland to the South Coast Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2016, First District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00422 A-50)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Kathleen Thompson to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00423 A-51)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Karen Evangelista to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00430 A-52)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Jim Rohde to the Mental Health Commission, term ending July 1, 2019, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00445 A-53)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Jim Rohde to the Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drug Problems, term ending December 31, 2018, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00441 A-54)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Owen Wright to the Central Board of Architectural Review, term ending January 1, 2017, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00399 A-55)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Ordinance 661 Consistency Rezone Phase II Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Adopt the Final Negative Declaration (16NGD-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2016031062); c) Adopt a Resolution amending the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Case No. 16GPA-00000-00001). The Comprehensive Plan amendment includes the following: i) Apply Agriculture I-40 (A-I-40), Agriculture II-40 (A-II-40), Agriculture II-100 (A-II-100), Agriculture II-320 (A-II-320), Mountainous Area 100 (MA-100), Mountainous Area 40 (MA-40), Mountainous Area 40/Educational (MA-40/ Educational), Mountainous Area 320 (MA-320), Recreation/Open Space, Other Open Lands, Institution/Government, and Residential land use designations to Ordinance 661 lands outside existing and proposed Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood (EDRN) Boundaries in the Rural Area and applying Agriculture I-5 (A-I-5), Agriculture I-10 (A-I-10), Agriculture I-Pass Action details Not available
16-00388 A-56)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Trina Boyce, EDP Systems and Programming Analyst II of the Probation Department for over 21 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
16-00429 A-57)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Santa Barbara City College Superintendent/President Dr. Lori Gaskin upon her retirement from Santa Barbara City College.Pass Action details Not available
16-00389 A-58)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Leonetta Wagstaff upon her retirement after over 34 years of public service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
16-00424 A-59)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Kim Couch of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office as the June 2016 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00340 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the HOME Loan for Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation and the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013 and FY 2014-2015 Action Plan Substantial Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Approve the sale of the Property by Life Steps Foundation; b) Consider the County’s Right of First Refusal to purchase the Property at fair market value and determine that the County will not exercise its right to purchase the Property; c) Approve Good Samaritan as buyer of the Property; d) Receive and consider public comments on the draft FY 2014-2015 Action Plan Substantial Amendment received during a 30-day public comment period, which commenced on April 17, 2016 and concludes at the end of the May 17, 2016 public hearing on this item; e) Approve FY 2014-2015 Action Plan Substantial Amendment to be submitted to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that includes the provision of HOME funds to Good Samaritan to acquire and rehabilitate the Property; f) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a County HOME Loan Agreement, HOME PromissoPass Action details Video Video
16-00370 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding solid waste tipping fees, collection rates and parcel fees for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution, effective July 1, 2016, setting the fee schedules for solid waste handling and disposal fees at County facilities for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; b) Adopt a Resolution, effective July 1, 2016, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the Cuyama Valley for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; c) Adopt a Resolution, effective July 1, 2016, setting the fee schedule for solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated areas in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and d) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment of solid waste handling, disposal and collection fees and rates by the County which are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and financial reserves; that no expansion of services or facilities will result; that the proposed action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15273(a)(1)(2)(3) and (4); and approve the filing of a NotiPass Action details Video Video
16-00369 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District) Ordinance relative to sewer connection fees, sewer service charges and a Resolution relative to collection of said charges on the tax roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt an Ordinance to set sewer connection fees and sewer service charges for County Service Area 12; b) Adopt a Resolution relative to the collection of said charges and fees on the tax roll; and c) Adopt the findings in the Notice of Exemption that the proposed action is for the establishment of rates for services provided by County Service Area 12, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, and that any increased revenues will be used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and that the action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15273. Approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
16-00372 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Areas 3, 31, and the North County Lighting District (NCLD) for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, Second, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file the reports entitled Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for CSA 3, CSA 31and NCLD with the Clerk of the Board; b) Adopt the Resolutions establishing streetlighting charges for County Service Areas 3 and 31 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; c) Do not establish the benefit assessment in those portions of the NCLD authorized to do so for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and d) Adopt the findings in the Notice of Exemption that the proposed action is for the establishment of benefit assessment rates for services provided by County Service Areas 3 and 31, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that revenues will be used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and that the action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant toPass Action details Video Video
16-00385 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Methadone Treatment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a presentation on the benefits of methadone and medication-assisted treatment for individuals receiving narcotic replacement therapy and outpatient methadone detoxification services in Santa Barbara County; and b) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, as organizational or administrative activities of governments that will result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
16-00442 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Executive Office and Department of Social Services Response to the Child Welfare Safety Net Task Force Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the County Executive Office and Department of Social Services Response to the Child Welfare Safety Net Task Force Report to the Board of Supervisors; or b) Provide other direction to staff as appropriate; and c) Determine that the execution of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) finding that the execution of the Agreement 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 the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
16-00375 7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance establishing extended producer responsibility stewardship for safe drug disposal, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18C - Environmental Health Services of the Santa Barbara County Code; and b) Approve a Notice of Exemption and determine that adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18C - Environmental Health Services of the Santa Barbara County Code is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00293 8)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of an amendment to the Local Coastal Program regarding the 2013 General Package Ordinance Amendments, First, Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of an amendment to the County’s Local Coastal Program (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-14-0835-2-Part B 2013 General Package Ordinance Amendments) with one suggested modification; b) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification with a modification, accepting and agreeing to the modification, agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified Local Coastal Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program Amendment with the suggested modifications; c) Determine that the Board’s action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.9. The CPass Action details Video Video
16-00356 9)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) 2015-2017 reassessment and recommendations to allocate 2016 CREF Grants, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Consider reassessment of Oil and Gas Project CREF payments for 2015-2017; b) Amend the CREF Guidelines as recommended for the purposes of reassessing 2015-2017 CREF fees and updating the Guidelines; c) Approve 2016 CREF budgeting of funds as proposed in the staff analysis of the 2016 cycle; d) Determine that the reassessment of CREF fees in 2015-2017 and the budgeting of CREF funds for the recommended projects are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(4) of the State Guidelines and that Project No. 6 - Archaeological Research and Excavation, is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15331; and e) 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 appPass Action details Video Video