Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 6/21/2016 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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16-00413 A-1)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
16-00453 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Staffing Contract Renewals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens (not a local vendor), for the provision of locum tenens psychiatry services, for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 20, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Locumtenens.com (not a local vendor), for the provision of locum tenens psychiatry services, for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; 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 potentially physical 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 guidelinPass Action details Not available
16-00482 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Mental Health and Alcohol, Drug Program Contract Renewals with the Behavioral Wellness Department for Fiscal Years 2016-2019, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter, Inc. (a local vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder and shelter services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,743,529.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Telecare Corporation (a local vendor), for the provision of adult mental health services, not to exceed $1,737,188.00 per fiscal year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,211,564.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative actions of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the California EnvironmentPass Action details Video Video
16-00489 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Contract Renewal, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Pacifica (a local vendor), for the provision of mental health and shelter services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,796,139.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative actions 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
16-00490 A-5)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Barton Associates Staffing Contract with the Department of Behavioral Wellness for Fiscal Years 2015-2017, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Barton Associates (not a local vendor), to increase the maximum contract amount for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to $420,000.00, inclusive of $100,000.00 under Purchase Order CN19132 but which otherwise cancels, nullifies and supersedes Purchase Order CN19132, and to extend the term of the Agreement into Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for $700,000.00, for a total contract maximum amount not to exceed $1,120,000.00 for the period December 9, 2015 through June 30, 2017; 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 potentially physical 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 Not available
16-00491 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendments to the Phoenix and Psynergy Agreements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Phoenix of Santa Barbara, dba Crescend Health (a local vendor), reallocating $28,620.00 as County Subsidy funds in place of former Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) subsidy funds with no change to the maximum contract amount for FY 2015-2016; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Psynergy Programs, Inc., (not a local vendor) for the provision of adult residential mental health services, to increase the FY 2015-2016 contract by $100,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,824,228.00 through June 30, 2017; 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 physical impact on the ePass Action details Not available
16-00492 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness Department mental health contract renewals for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County (dba Mental Wellness Center) (a local vendor), for the provision of adult mental health services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,724,054.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Transitions Mental Health Association (a local vendor), for the provision of adult mental health services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,608,297.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative actions 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) guideliPass Action details Not available
16-00495 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years 2016-2019 Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC Contract Renewal with the Behavioral Wellness Department, as follows: a) Approve and Authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (a local vendor), for the provision of Narcotic Treatment Programs, not to exceed $3,900,000.00 per Fiscal Year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,700,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; b) Direct Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness to return before June 30, 2017 to provide a status report on performance measures and service delivery provided by Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC; and c) Determine that this activity is 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
16-00497 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) Contract Renewals for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Child Abuse Listening and Mediation, Inc. (a local vendor), for the provision of children’s mental health services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,969,766.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center (a local vendor), for the provision of children’s mental health services, and substance use disorder services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $876,454.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the California Pass Action details Not available
16-00504 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Contract Renewals for Fiscal Years 2016-2019, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PathPoint (a local vendor), for the provision of mental health and residential services, not to exceed $1,175,848.00 per Fiscal Year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,527,544.00 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 Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers (a local vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder services for dually diagnosed adults, not to exceed $314,790.00 per Fiscal Year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $944,370.00 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Pass Action details Video Video
16-00448 A-11)Agenda ItemCity of Buellton - Approve the requests of the City of Buellton, 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 and required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities; b) Approve the consolidation of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with the General Election, pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and c) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate’s statements, materials submitted to the electorate and the cost thereof, 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
16-00450 A-12)Agenda ItemCity of Carpinteria - Approve the requests of the City of Carpinteria, as follows: a) Call and give notice for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the election of certain officers relating to General Law Cities; b) Approve the consolidation of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same 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
16-00509 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Landscape Maintenance Contract for County Parks Facilities, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the first of two extensions of the contract with BrightView Landscape Development, Inc. in the annual amount of $186,754.00 to provide landscape maintenance services to 18 Community Services Department parks and open spaces located throughout the County for a period of twenty-four (24) months beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2018; and b) Determine that the actions recommended above are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, and direct staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
16-00452 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a revenue agreement to provide legal services between the County of Santa Barbara and Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the revenue Agreement to provide Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and BEACON, for a term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with a projected revenue of $12,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00018 A-15)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-16)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
16-00447 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Legislative Program Committee Minutes of May 2016, as follows: a) Receive and file the Minutes of the May 2, 2016, meeting 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 Action details Not available
16-00508 A-18)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Not available
16-00384 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Northern Branch Jail Project, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Northern Branch Jail AB900 Bid Package 1, and Bid Package 2; b) Award, contingent upon State approval, the contract with SJ Amoroso Construction Co., Inc. of Costa Mesa, CA in the amount of $77,720,000.00 for the construction of the AB900 Northern Branch Jail Project Bid Package 1 and authorize and direct Chair to execute the contract; c) Authorize the Director of General Services to execute the escrow agreement for security deposits in lieu of retention in accordance with section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code; d) Authorize the General Services Director or designee to approve individual change orders for up to $210,000.00, up to an aggregate amount of $3,898,500.00, for the construction of the AB900 Northern Branch Jail Project Bid Package 1 for a project authorization of $81,618,500.00; e) Award, contingent upon State approval, the contract with Spiess Construction Co., Inc. of Santa Maria, CA in the amount of Pass Action details Video Video
16-00464 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement with Simpler System, Inc. for Information Technology Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Simpler Systems, Inc. (Simpler Systems) in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00 annually, not to exceed a total contract price of $750,000.00 for a period of three Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2019, and b) Determine that the actions above are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00505 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Unit II Channel Improvements Property Acquisitions, District Project No. SM8313, Fifth District, as follows: a) Direct the County Surveyor to review, approve and record Certificate(s) of Compliance on the remainder(s) of those parcels affected by this proposed acquisition identified in Grant Deed recorded April 4, 1985, as instrument number 1985-017098; and b) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment; Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Flood Control and Water Conservation District: c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Real Property Settlement Agreement and Escrow Instructions and Memorandum of this Agreement, between the District, and Heidi Ann Dorris and the Hopkins Laguna Trust (Owners), for the purchase of a portion of County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 117-160-039, and 117-0Pass Action details Not available
16-00499 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding job classification of Health Care Practitioner for Department of Behavioral Wellness, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to allocate the classification of Health Care Practitioner (Class No. 003930), Range No. 3930 ($41.766 - $50.988 per hour) and reallocate two positions in the new classification to the Department of Behavioral Wellness; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Not available
16-00431 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Onsite Employee Clinic Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the management agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and HealthStat, Inc., to continue the operation of two onsite employee health clinics; the total contract amount, including cost reimbursements and one-time Health Risk Assessments (HRA) in 2016, is estimated, to be approximately $1,100,000.00 ($995,663.00 contract and $104,000.00 HRA) in the first year of the contract, with a maximum possible increase in subsequent contract renewal years limited to no more than 3% per contract year; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from the 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
16-00510 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, as follows: a) Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association for the period June 20, 2016 through July 1, 2018; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00084 A-25)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
16-00501 A-26)Agenda ItemAdopt Resolutions (2) and direct staff to submit the following amendments to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for certification: a) Ordinance No. 4964 that amends the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance by adopting a series of amendments that revise existing procedures and regulations, add new procedures and regulations, and correct and clarify existing language; b) Ordinance No. 4969 that amends the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance by revising the maximum allowable height of structures located within the Montecito Community Plan area that are subject to the ridgeline and hillside development guidelines; and c) Resolution No. 16-129 that amends the Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards by revising standards that address the visual appearance, height, size, bulk, and scale of residential development.Pass Action details Not available
16-00462 A-27)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Robert Brown Engineers’ existing professional services contract with an end date of June 30, 2016 (Contract No. BC 16-034), increasing the contract amount by $50,000.00, for a total contract not-to-exceed cost of $380,000.00 to allow the contractor to continue providing engineering consulting services to the Energy and Minerals Division for oil and gas projects.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00503 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Public Convenience or Necessity Determination for Zinke Wine Company, Case No. 16PCN-00000-00002, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a letter and forward the application and letter to the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) denying the request for a determination of public convenience or necessity for the off-sale beer and wine license requested by Sideways Out West, LLC for the Zinke Wine Company, located at 2360 Alamo Pintado Ave in Los Olivos; and b) Determine that this activity is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).Pass Action details Video Video
16-00476 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 agreements for Adult Probation Program Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center (CVSATC) (a local vendor) to provide drug and alcohol and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services in Lompoc and Santa Maria, with a total contract amount not to exceed $98,568.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Sam) (a local vendor) to provide drug and alcohol, Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), clean and sober housing, residential detoxification, and mentoring services in Santa Maria, with a total contract amount not to exceed $269,893.00; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Solutions Incorporated (CSI) (a local vendor) to provide drug and alcohol, CBT, and employment development services in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, wiPass Action details Video Video
16-00375 A-30)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
16-00468 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a professional services agreement with Medical Doctors Associates, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a professional services agreement with Medical Doctors Associates to provide locum tenens coverage for the period of May 15, 2016 through June 30, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00; 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
16-00470 A-32)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the EMS STEMI Revenue agreements for Marian Regional Medical Center and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement between Santa Barbara County and Marian Regional Medical Center for designation as a Santa Barbara County STEMI Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement between Santa Barbara County and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for designation as a Santa Barbara County STEMI Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, 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 effect on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
16-00472 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) participation with the County Office of Education, Health Linkages Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with the County Office of Education to pass through Medicaid Federal Financial Participation (FFP) for MAA services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for the contract period; 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.Pass Action details Not available
16-00458 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the South Coast Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center Operation Agreement, First, Second and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with the University of California at Santa Barbara for the operation of the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at the Environmental Health and Safety Hazardous Waste Facility for the two-year period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,321,215.00; and b) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act 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 of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures and, therefore, the execution of an Agreement with the University for the continued operation of the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center is within the scope of the project covered by the Final Environmental Impact ReportPass Action details Not available
16-00459 A-35)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the State of California 2015-2016 Exchange and State Match Program, Agreement for the Exchange of Federal Highway Dollars, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for the exchange of Federal Highway dollars for Non-Federal State Highway Account dollars, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 apportionments in the amount of $558,115.00; b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to apportion these Regional Surface Transportation Program funds to the City of Buellton, the City of Guadalupe and the City of Solvang for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, in the amounts established under Section 182.6(d)(1) of the Streets and Highways Code and by Santa Barbara County Association of Governments guidelines; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are administrative and other fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project, and are therefore not a project as defined by State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 b(4), andPass Action details Not available
16-00460 A-36)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement with West Consultants, Inc.; Federal Projects BRLO-NBIL (529) and BRLO-NBIL (530), County Project Nos. 862361 and 862362, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with West Consultants, Inc. (not a local vendor) 11440 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 360, San Diego, CA 94127, for Hydrology and Hydraulic services for Refugio Road Low Water Crossings 1 and 2, County Project No. 862361 and 862362 to extend the term for an additional 4-years; and b) Find that the proposed amendment 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 direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
16-00463 A-37)Agenda ItemApprove and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Explore Ecology Waste Reduction Education programs for the two-year period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, in the amount not to exceed $144,541.00.Pass Action details Not available
16-00466 A-38)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment to an existing contract with Hf and H Consultants for assistance with analyzing the economic feasibility of the Proposed Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project, First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve an amendment to an existing contract with HF and H Consultants not to exceed the amount of $49,885.00 (for a total contract not to exceed amount of: $327,885.00) to prepare a Feasibility Study of the Proposed Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment to Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor; and c) Determine that actions taken on June 21, 2016 are not an approval of the project, nor do they commit the County of Santa Barbara to a definite course of action in regard to a project intended to be carried out, and direct staff to file a California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption on the basis of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15352.Pass Action details Not available
16-00461 A-39)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Construction of Goleta Beach Park Bridge (Existing Br. No.51C-0158, New No.51C-0358); Federal Project No.BRLO-5951(120); County Project No.862319, Second District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the Goleta Beach Park Bridge over the Goleta Slough (Existing Br. No.51C-0158, New No.51C-0358) Federal Project No. BRLO-5951(120) County Project No. 862319; on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract in the amount of $4,861,397.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, MCM Construction, Inc.(not a local vendor), P.O. Box 620, North Highlands, CA 95660, 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) 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 exceed $27,400.00 for the Goleta Beach Park Bridge oPass Action details Video Video
16-00467 A-40)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Valley Garbage and Rubbish Company, Inc., DBA Health Sanitation Services, to process curbside commingled recyclables for residents and businesses in Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Amend an existing agreement with Waste Management, Incorporated’s subsidiary Valley Garbage and Rubbish Company, Inc. DBA Health Sanitation Services, to process curbside commingled recyclables in the communities of the City of Solvang as well as the unincorporated areas of the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc Valley, and Santa Maria Valley. If amended, the Agreement will continue to allow one-year extensions subject to contractor performance and a six month termination notice; b) Authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Agreement; and c) Determine that the actions taken above are not an approval of a new project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational or administrative activities that will not result in a diPass Action details Not available
16-00488 A-41)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Fernald Point Lane Bridge Replacement at Romero Creek (Existing Bridge No. 51C-137); County Project No. 862330; Federal-Aid Project No. BRLO-5951 (141), First District, as follows: a) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the Proposed Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (15NGD-00000-00005) and make the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings required to adopt the Proposed Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (15NGD-00000-00005); b) Approve the Project, adopt the Proposed Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (15NGD-00000-00005), and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Plan included with the Proposed Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (15NGD-00000-00005); c) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids to construct Fernald Point Lane Bridge Replacement at Romero Creek (Existing Br. No. 51C-137, New Br. No. 51C-0362); County Project No. 862330; Federal-Aid Project No. BRLO-5951(141); and d) Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with right-of-way negotiations for the potential purchaPass Action details Not available
16-00487 A-42)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Adopting and Rescinding Parking Zones, First and Third Districts, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to establish “no stopping, standing or parking” zones on Primero Street in the New Cuyama area in the First District, on East Mountain Drive, on North Jameson Lane, and on San Ysidro Road in the Montecito area in the First District; on Embarcadero Del Mar in the Isla Vista area in the Third District; and “time limited parking” zones on Embarcadero Del Mar in the Isla Vista area in the Third District; b) Adopt a Resolution to rescind a portion of Resolution 75-567; i) Rescind a portion of Resolution 75-567 thereby removing a “time limited parking” zone on Embarcadero Del Mar in the Isla Vista area in the Third District; and c) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301, and approve and direct Pass Action details Not available
16-00486 A-43)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: Consider recommendations regarding Agreements for Professional Services with Dudek for Consulting Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Dudek (a local vendor) to provide consulting services for management and administration of the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) program for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $98,100.00; b) Approve a 10% contingency with Dudek in the amount of $9,810.00 for any work needed to complete the IRWM Program tasks for this Fiscal Year; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Dudek (a local vendor) to provide consulting services for assistance with Groundwater Basin Boundary Modifications in accordance with the State’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00; d) Approve a 10% contingency with Dudek in the amount of $1,700.00 for any work needed to complete the modifications; and Pass Action details Not available
16-00469 A-44)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM) Agreements with the Department of Social Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Child Abuse Listening Mediation in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00 to provide Domestic Violence Program Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Child Abuse Listening Mediation in the amount not to exceed $98,000.00 to provide SafeCare Program Services 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 Child Abuse Listening Mediation in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 to provide Caring for Children affected by Trauma Parenting Workshop Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and d) Determine that the approvals and execution of the above Agreements are exempt from the CalifoPass Action details Not available
16-00471 A-45)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Coast Valley Worship Center also known as Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Coast Valley Worship Center also known as Coast Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00, to provide alcohol and drug treatment services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the above Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the approvals 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
16-00473 A-46)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Community Action Commission (CAC) of Santa Barbara County for 211 Helpline Service First Amendment and Budget Revision Request, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with CAC of Santa Barbara to provide the 211 Helpline Service for the period from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, to increase the contract amount by $12,900.00, for a contract amount not to exceed $170,540.00; b) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 0004484 to increase appropriations by $12,900.00 in the Department of Social Services Fund 0055 for Services and Supplies to fund the CAC contract increase, and also, to increase the Residual Fund Balance by $4,600.00 in the Department of Social Services Fund 0055 for Changes to Residual Fund Balance, both are funded by an operating transfer from the General Fund Department 990; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), findingPass Action details Not available
16-00475 A-47)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for Transitional Housing Program-Plus Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Family Care Network, Inc, a local vendor, for the purpose of Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) services for emancipated foster or probation youth, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000.00 ($250,000.00 annually) for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, (Agreement); 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 CEPass Action details Not available
16-00477 A-48)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CADA in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00, to provide alcohol and drug treatment services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the above 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
16-00478 A-49)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Agreements with Community Action Commission (CAC) of Santa Barbara County and the Department of Social Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CAC in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00, to provide Home Connection Finder (HCF) Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Action CAC in the amount not to exceed $98,000.00, to provide SafeCare Program Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) 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 certPass Action details Not available
16-00479 A-50)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Family Care Network, Inc. Agreements with the Department of Social Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI) in the amount not to exceed $98,000.00, to provide Shelter Care Placement Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Family Care Network, Inc.(FCNI) in the amount not to exceed $98,000.00, to provide Augmented Foster Care Support Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) 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 caPass Action details Not available
16-00480 A-51)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Social Advocates for Youth and the Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center, Inc. Agreement for Child Welfare Services Intensive In-Home Supportive Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Social Advocates for Youth - Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center, Inc. (SMVYFC) in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00, to provide Child Welfare Services Intensive In-Home Supportive Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the above Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the approvals 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 actiPass Action details Not available
16-00481 A-52)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Good Samaritan Shelter Agreements with the Department of Social Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide Welfare-to-Work (WTW) Emergency Shelter Care and Family Advocacy Services (FAS)/Family Stabilization (FS) Services for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter in the amount not to exceed $98,500.00, to provide Parent Partner Program services for the period for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) 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 Pass Action details Not available
16-00483 A-53)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding The Salvation Army Hospitality House Agreement for Homeless Services for Adult Protective Services (APS) Clients, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with The Salvation Army in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to provide homeless services to Adult Protective Services (APS) clients for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and b) Determine that the approval and execution of the above 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
16-00484 A-54)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding recommendations for Appointment of Workforce Development Board Members, as follows: a) Appoint the recommended individuals to the Workforce Development Board (WDB); and b) Determine that the above actions do 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 (5) as the proposed action is also an organizational or administrative activity.Pass Action details Not available
16-00493 A-55)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Child Welfare Services Differential Response and Front Porch Program, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Community Action Commission (CAC) in the amount not to exceed $128,000.00 to provide direct early intervention and prevention (Differential Response / Front Porch Program) services to clients in the Santa Maria and Lompoc areas for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM) in the amount not to exceed $145,000.00 to provide direct early intervention and prevention (Differential Response / Front Porch Program) services to clients in the Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc areas for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and c) Determine that the approval and execution of the Agreements are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the execution and approval of the Agreements are covered by thPass Action details Not available
16-00449 A-56)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Dante Sigismondi to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00454 A-57)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Pamela Holst to the Library Advisory Commission, term ending June 30, 2017, representing County Service Area 3.Pass Action details Not available
16-00455 A-58)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Claire B. Van Blaricum to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June 30, 2017, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00456 A-59)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Michele Lee Mickiewicz to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00457 A-60)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Alicia Joann Journey to the Mental Health Commission, term ending June 30, 2019, Second District.Pass Action details Not available
16-00502 A-61)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Greater Goleta), Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file a written report that contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving the extended library facilities and services in CSA No. 3 (Goleta) and the amount of the special tax for each parcel for FY 2016-2017 (Report); b) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2016-2017 library special tax rate in CSA No. 3 by 0.9%; and c) Determine that the above recommendation actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant pPass Action details Not available
16-00500 A-62)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Orcutt and Providence Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Special Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); b) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan); c) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and direct the Clerk of the BoardPass Action details Not available
16-00451 A-63)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance change setting Board Salaries and annual adjustments to the Consumer Price Index, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 4938 to provide Board members with a 1% salary increase, reflecting the Consumer Price Index - Urban (October indices) effective during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and tie future, annual salary increases to the Consumer Price Index - Urban (October Annual indices) from a minimum of 0% to a maximum of 3% each July; b) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of July 19, 2016 to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an amendment to Ordinance 4938; and ii) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive the reading of the Ordinance in full; 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 toPass Action details Video Video
16-00496 A-64)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 16APL-00000-00007, the Olsten Trust Appeal of the Montecito Planning Commission’s March 23, 2016 denial of the Olsten Trust Single-Family Dwelling Demo-Rebuild, New Detached Garage, Pool Cabaña, and Pool (Case No. 14CDH-00000-00014), First District, and consider taking the following actions: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 16APL-00000-00007; b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that denial of the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15270 of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA; and d) Deny the project de novo, Case No. 14CDH-00000-00014. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
16-00498 A-65)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendations outlined below and deny the Morton Appeal, Case No. 16APL-00000-00006, and affirm the decision of the Planning Commission to approve the Brous Hay Barn and Horse Barn (Case No. 15LUP-00000-00276), based upon the project's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, including the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan, and based on the ability to make the required findings within the County Land Use and Development Code, APN 141-390-015, located at 120 Meadowlark Road in the Santa Ynez area, Third District, as follows: a) Accept the Applicant’s withdrawal of the Land Use Permit (15LUP-00000-00276) and accept the Appellants’ withdrawal of their Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Land Use Permit (16APL-00000-00006); b) Acknowledge that upon withdrawal of the Land Use Permit and Appeal, there is no action for the Board to take on the Permit or Appeal and drop the item from the Board’s agenda; and c) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 153Pass Action details Not available
16-00494 A-66)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Recommendations Regarding the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HRS.) a) Make the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for approval of the proposed project (including the optional element); b) Certify the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report 12EIR-00000-00002 as modified by the Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 for the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project and adopt the mitigation measures, with their corresponding monitoring requirements, as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this project; c) Receive the Debt Advisory Committee’s recommendation concerning the potential use of public financing for this project; d) Approve the Contract between the County of Santa Barbara and MSB Investors, LLC for Development and Operation of the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project (including the optional element); and e) Direct the Public Works Department to: i) Negotiate proposed Material Delivery Agreements with the participating jurisdictions; ii) Work witPass Action details Not available
16-00506 A-67)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Paul Jenzen of the Public Health Department, upon his retirement after over 25 years of service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
16-00507 A-68)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical System (EMS) participants for the American Heart Association 2016 mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award.Pass Action details Video Video
16-00511 A-69)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the termination of the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for the Sherpa Fire, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency related to the Sherpa Fire declared by the Director of Emergency Services on June 17, 2016, and was formally ratified by the Board on June 21, 2016, and was re-ratified each month following, pursuant to Government Code Section 8850 et. Seq. and Chapter 12, Section 12-5(a) of the Santa Barbara County Code; and b) Determine that this project was found by the 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
16-00404 1)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 Video Video
16-00485 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Extra Help Services and Retirement Waiver for the Information and Technology Unit of the Probation Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee Trina Boyce, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Information and Technology Unit of the Probation Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to appoint retired employee, Trina Boyce, as an Extra Help employee to provide assistance with the conversion of the Department’s case management software to the latest release version; and c) 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 wPass Action details Video Video
16-00313 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider Case No. 13-CUP-00000-00012, an appeal filed by Mr. Rick Oas of Pollyrich Farms regarding the Planning Commission’s January 13, 2016 approval of the Sierra Grande Rural Recreation Project Conditional Use Permit, shown as Assessor Parcel Numbers 137-270-031, -033 and 137-280-017, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No.16APL-00000-00005; b) Make the required revised findings for approval of the project, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Adopt the Revised Final Mitigated Negative Declaration dated June 27, 2016, and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 13CUP-00000-00012 subject to the conditions. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
16-00351 4)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, as follows: a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the report ordered filed by the Board at the June 21, 2016 meeting; b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to record a certified copy; c) Consider adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas,Pass Action details Video Video
16-00324 5)Agenda ItemActing as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance relative to service charges, connection fees, and trunk line fees and a Resolution relative to collection of service charges on the Tax Roll, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3130 and Ordinance 4142 to revise service charges, connection fees and other related fees; b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll; and c) Adopt the findings in a Notice of Exemption that the proposed action is for the establishment of rates for services provided by the Laguna County Sanitation District, 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 and approve the filing of a NPass Action details Video Video
16-00465 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Receive and file the 2015 Santa Barbara County Agricultural Production Report. (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
16-00293 7)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
16-00399 8)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 Video Video