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Meeting date/time:
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2/6/2018
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Approved
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Meeting location:
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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18-00007
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Alcox v. City of Lompoc, et al., United States District Court for the Central District of California, case number 5:17-cv-00507-JVS (AJW).
Barbere v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., United States District Court for the Central District of California, case number 2:17-cv-07702-MWF (MRW).
Whitson v. Santa Barbara County, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court case number 16CV03698.
Schlags v. County of Santa Barbara, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board case numbers ADJ4319101, ADJ6656078, ADJ7161373, ADJ7191789, and ADJ727212.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)
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18-00089
| A-1) | Agenda Item | Lompoc Unified School District - Approve the request of the Lompoc Unified School District to call and give notice of an election to authorize the issuance of school bonds, establishing specifications of the election order and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on June 5, 2018.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) | Pass |
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18-00090
| A-2) | Agenda Item | Hope School District - Approve the request of the Governing Board of the Hope School District to call and give notice of an election for an education parcel tax, establishing specifications of the election order and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on June 5, 2018.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) | Pass |
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18-00012
| A-3) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the re-ratification of the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c);
b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return within 60 days for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and
c) Determine the above actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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18-00092
| A-4) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Re-Ratification of the Proclamation of Local Emergencies related to the Thomas Fire/Storm Incident, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamations of Local Emergencies related to the Thomas Fire/Storm Incident that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c);
b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return within 60 days for re-ratification of the Emergency until such time that the response and recovery conditions dictate otherwise; and
c) Determine the above actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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18-00085
| A-5) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of an Agreement with the California Department of Insurance for Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program Grant, Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California Department of Insurance for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program Grant for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in the amount of $97,889.00; and
b) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because it consists of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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18-00031
| A-6) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding ERG Operating Company, LLC Foxen Petroleum Pipeline (R/P File No.: 003822), Santa Maria, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Approve the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance granting the Public Pipeline Franchise to ERG to facilitate ERG’s Foxen Petroleum Pipeline Project; and
b) Find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, there are no substantial changes proposed in the recommended actions regarding a public franchise for the Foxen Petroleum Pipeline Project that will require major revisions to the Environmental Impact Report (13EIR-00000-00002), certified by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on March 11, 2015, on file with the State Clearinghouse as file No. 2013061011; no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; and there is no new information of substantial importance that has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures; and therefore app | Pass |
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18-00086
| A-7) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Declaring Forfeiture of the Public Franchise Agreement with Ellwood Pipeline, Inc., for New Line 96, Santa Barbara (R/P File No.: 003552), Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Resolution Declaring the Forfeiture of Public Franchise Agreement, which:
i) Declares the forfeiture of the County’s public franchise agreement with Ellwood Pipeline Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Venoco, Inc. (collectively “Venoco”), which has been previously rejected by Venoco in bankruptcy proceedings and relates to the currently idled common carrier pipeline known as New Line 96, which consists of approximately 8 ½ miles of pipeline located within the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, through certain County roadway along Calle Real Road; and
ii) Thereby makes payable to the County the $100,000.00 bond posted by Venoco pursuant to the public franchise agreement; and
b) Determine that the proposed action of terminating the franchise agreement is not a “Project” as defined in the Californ | Pass |
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18-00091
| A-8) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding side letters authorizing use of vacation during the storm related disaster by employees with less than six months continuous employment, as follows:
a) Approve the side letters which authorize the use of vacation during the storm related disaster by employees with less than six months continuous employment, and grant the same exception to unrepresented management and confidential employees; 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 |
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18-00083
| A-9) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017-2018 Contract with the University of California, Santa Barbara, for research, and data collection and analysis services under the Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparity (R.E.D.) Grant, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to provide research, data collection, and analysis services for FFY 2017-2018, with a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000.00; and
b) Determine that the approval of the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that this activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA, and direct staff to file a N | Pass |
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18-00084
| A-10) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreements with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for Career Pathways for Youth Services, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (a local vendor) to extend Youth Recruitment and Case Management Services not to exceed $65,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (a local vendor) to extend Work Experience Coordination Services not to exceed $39,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (a local vendor) to extend Customer Service Certification Training not to exceed $50,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018;
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18-00088
| A-11) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Stacy Rosenberger, Jenn Adame, Nancy Silha, Norma Venegas and Hortensia Cruz of the Public Health Department as the February 2018 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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18-00087
| A-12) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of February 2018 as National Children’s Oral Health Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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18-00081
| 1) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (Housing Authority) for financing the new construction development of The Residences at Depot Street, consisting of 80 units of affordable multifamily housing for individuals and families with special needs in the County of Santa Barbara (County), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara’s plan to issue Private Activity Bonds, specifically multifamily housing revenue bonds (Bonds) for The Residences at Depot Street, and consider public comment;
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Residences at Depot Street by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000.00; it is the purpose and intent of the Board of Supervisors that this Resolution constitute | Pass |
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18-00082
| 2) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (Housing Authority) for financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of Parkside Gardens Apartments, consisting of 48 units of affordable multifamily housing for seniors in the County of Santa Barbara (County), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)
a) Conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara’s plan to issue Private Activity Bonds, specifically multifamily housing revenue bonds (Bonds) for Parkside Gardens Apartments, and consider public comment;
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Parkside Garden Apartments by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000.00; it is the purpose and intent of the Board of Supervisors that this Resolution constitute approval of the Bonds for the purposes of | Pass |
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18-00066
| 3) | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider the recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions regarding Case Nos. 17ORD-00000-00004, 17ORD-00000-00009, and 17ORD-00000-00010 which would amend, respectively the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), to establish regulations for cannabis; to consider the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to approve Case No. 18ORD-00000-00001 amending and partially rescinding Article X, Medical Marijuana Regulations; to consider the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Preserve Committee to approve Case No. 17ORD-00000-00019 for amendments to the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones; and to submit a Resolution transmitting Case No. 17ORD-00000-00010 (CZO) to the Coastal Commission, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.)
a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
i) Determine that the adoption of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendments, Case No. 17ORD-00000-00010, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to | Pass |
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18-00066
| | Agenda Item | HEARING - Consider the recommendations of the County and Montecito Planning Commissions regarding Case Nos. 17ORD-00000-00004, 17ORD-00000-00009, and 17ORD-00000-00010 which would amend, respectively the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), to establish regulations for cannabis; to consider the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to approve Case No. 18ORD-00000-00001 amending and partially rescinding Article X, Medical Marijuana Regulations; to consider the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Preserve Committee to approve Case No. 17ORD-00000-00019 for amendments to the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones; and to submit a Resolution transmitting Case No. 17ORD-00000-00010 (CZO) to the Coastal Commission, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.)
a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
i) Determine that the adoption of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendments, Case No. 17ORD-00000-00010, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to | Pass |
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18-00080
| 4) | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Cannabis Tax Ballot Measure, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 50A to the Santa Barbara County Code, Imposing a Tax on Cannabis Operations; and
b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution proposing to impose a tax on cannabis operations, submitting the proposed Ordinance and ballot language to the electorate for approval, and requesting and ordering consolidation with the June 5, 2018 Primary Election; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the 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 which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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18-00080
| | Agenda Item | Consider recommendations regarding Cannabis Tax Ballot Measure, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 50A to the Santa Barbara County Code, Imposing a Tax on Cannabis Operations; and
b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution proposing to impose a tax on cannabis operations, submitting the proposed Ordinance and ballot language to the electorate for approval, and requesting and ordering consolidation with the June 5, 2018 Primary Election; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the 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 which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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