Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2018 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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18-00007  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE 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) Human Resources Director.  Action details Not available
18-00113 A-1)Agenda ItemApprove the following appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee: a) Deborah Adam, Regular Member appointed by the California Women for Agriculture; and b) Wilja Happe, Alternate Member appointed by the California Women for Agriculture.Pass Action details Not available
18-00117 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool as of December 31, 2017, as follows: a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool as of December 31, 2017; and b) 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 Action details Not available
18-00129 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara (dba Mental Wellness Center) Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Second Amendment for FEMA grant-funded Crisis Counseling Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to Mental Wellness Center’s FY 2017-2018 contract, to add a new statement of work for Crisis Counseling services starting February 15, 2018 and to increase the contract by $719,180.00 including $316,843.00 in currently available FEMA grants to cover Program Services through March 15, 2018, with additional funding contingent on state and federal approvals, for a new contract maximum amount not to exceed $2,240,285.00 through June 30, 2018; and b) Determine that the approval of the recommended actions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines 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 potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
18-00119 A-4)Agenda ItemAccept and file the Certification of Results for the Los Olivos Community Services District Formation Mail Ballot Election held on January 30, 2018, as required by law.Pass Action details Not available
18-00143 A-5)Agenda ItemCity of Santa Barbara - Approve the request of the City of Santa Barbara to call and give notice of a consolidated special municipal election to be held in the City of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 for the election of a City Councilmember from District 3 as the result of the election of a member of the City Council to the Office of Mayor. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)Pass Action details Not available
18-00130 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 2 to the Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Santa Maria for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve and Authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the TBRA Sub-recipient Agreement with the City of Santa Maria, decreasing the original grant amount of $252,651.00 by $150,000.00 to $102,651.00 and extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2018; and b) Determine that the approval of the Second Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 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 Video Video
18-00131 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding funding reservations to Sierra Madre Cottages and The Residences at Depot Street, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve a reservation of County funds for the Sierra Madre Cottages project that will (a) be in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00; (b) consist of HOME funds and/or in-lieu funds in specific amounts to be determined by the Board at a later date; and (c) be released if People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation does not receive notification of an award of low-income housing tax credits for the project by September 30, 2018; b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department (CSD) to sign a letter to the Sierra Madre Cottages project applicant indicating the approved reservation; c) Approve a reservation of County funds for The Residences at Depot Street project that will (a) be in an amount not to exceed $2,387,095.00; (b) consist of HOME funds and/or In-Lieu Funds in specific amounts to be determined by the Board at a later date; and (c) be released if the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County does not receive notification oPass Action details Not available
18-00132 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for $64,000.00 with HomeBase for Continuum of Care Program Implementation, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement that will provide funding in an amount not to exceed $64,000.00 from salary savings and unexpended federal Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant funds to HomeBase/The Center for Common Concerns, a California-based nonprofit agency, for Continuum of Care technical services for the period March 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0005526 which transfers appropriations of $64,000.00 from Salaries and Benefits to Services and Supplies to be used towards HomeBase’s consulting services; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute projects subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the projects are a creation of government funding mechanism or other government fPass Action details Not available
18-00133 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Replacement Lease with the California State Lands Commission for placement and maintenance of swim and channel marker buoys in the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Lease No. PRC 7082.1 between the County of Santa Barbara and the State of California, acting by and through the California State Lands Commission, for seasonal placement and maintenance of swim and channel marker buoys in the Pacific Ocean at Arroyo Burro Beach, Goleta Beach, Lookout Beach, Miramar Beach and Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara County; b) Adopt a Resolution approving the Lease from the State Lands Commission to allow the placement and maintenance of swim and channel markers in the Pacific Ocean at Goleta Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach, Lookout Beach, Butterfly Beach and Miramar Beach; and c) Determine that the above recommended 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 15311(c), Pass Action details Not available
18-00120 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval of the Conflict of Interest Code of the San Antonio Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, as follows: a) Approve the Conflict of Interest Code of the San Antonio Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; and b) Determine that the above action is organizational or administrative activities of government that is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
18-00122 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel (Boornazian, Jensen and Garthe, a Professional Corporation), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the firm of Boornazian, Jensen and Garthe, a Professional Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 without written amendment; 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
18-00139 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel (Renne Sloan Holzman Sakai LLP/Public Law GroupTM, which will become Sloan Sakai Yeung and Wong LLP effective March 1, 2018, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the firm of Renne Sloan Holzman Sakai LLP/Public Law GroupTM (which will become Sloan Sakai Yeung and Wong LLP effective March 1, 2018) in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 without written amendment; 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
18-00092 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider 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 Action details Video Video
18-00012 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider 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 Action details Not available
18-00148 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
18-00150 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding initial cost estimates for Thomas Fire and the January 9, 2018 Debris Flow, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Receive and file a report from the County Executive Office outlining initial staff estimates of the cost impacts and potential revenue loss to the County related to the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flow; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0005531 increasing appropriations in the Office of Emergency Management and the Sheriff's Office for costs related to the Thomas Fire and January 9, 2018 debris flow, funded by release of committed strategic reserve fund balance; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(4) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
18-00134 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll for Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator for Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll with Claudia Dato as Coordinator for SART, for the period of February 28, 2018 through June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00; 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 Action details Not available
18-00128 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Rotorcraft Support Inc. for Helicopter Maintenance and Repair Services, UH-1H 308, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the services of an Independent Contractor, Rotorcraft Support Inc., for helicopter maintenance and repair services needed for helicopter 308, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00; b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief or designee to approve up to a 10% contingency with Rotorcraft Support, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for any additional items within the scope of work that may be required to complete the repairs and/or maintenance; and c) Find that the proposed Agreement is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(2) in that the Agreement involves a continuing administrative or maintenance activity, and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), in that the Agreement involves an organizational or administrative activitPass Action details Not available
18-00115 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement with Blackbird Architects, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Blackbird Architects in the amount of $56,060.00 to provide Architectural, Engineering, and related professional design services for the Isla Vista Community Center Phase II Project; and b) Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
18-00137 A-20)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 appointment of the following two (2) qualified candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobile Home Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Sayre Macneil, Attorney at Law - Appointment; and ii) Hon. Frank J. Ochoa, Judge (Ret.) - Appointment; and b) 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 in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
18-00116 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) Grant Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CREF contract with the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, in the amount of $16,057.00, towards their outreach and marine mammal educational program for the period of February 27, 2018 to February 15, 2020; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development, or designee, to: extend performance in accordance with Section 3 of the contract for up to and not to exceed a period of one year for good cause, to terminate the contract in accordance with Section 4 and Section 15 of the contract for failure of Grantee to provide matching funds; and to approve project changes in accordance with Section 5 of the contract, including changes to project description, reduction in the overall project budget or change in a budget item of 10 percent or more; and c) Determine that the allocation of the CREF grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the StatPass Action details Not available
18-00138 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara Juvenile Hall status as a juvenile detention facility, as follows: a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit a letter to the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) removing the Santa Barbara Juvenile Hall’s (SBJH) status as a juvenile detention facility; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action is not a project as they are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
18-00121 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding approval of a professional services contract with Padre Associates, Inc. for biological consulting services for the Tajiguas Landfill and Baron Ranch, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services contract with Padre Associates, Inc. with an end date of June 30, 2019, for a total contract not-to-exceed cost of $58,620.00 to allow the contractor to provide biological consulting services for the Tajiguas Landfill and Baron Ranch; and b) Determine that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
18-00136 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a professional services contract with Tetra Tech Inc. for Level 2 Exceedance Response Action Storm Water Sampling at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. (a local vendor) with an end date of June 30, 2018, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,945.21 for Level 2 Exceedance Response Action storm water sampling at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 15378(b)(5), organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and approve the filing of the Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
18-00125 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding construction of 2017-2018 North County Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 820678 N in the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve the specifications for Construction of 2017-2018 North County Pavement Rehabilitation Project, to repave approximately five lane miles in the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $1,510,514.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Souza Construction, Inc. (a Tri-County Vendor), 4027 Santa Fe Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the 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 $92,644.98 plus Pass Action details Video Video
18-00135 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the professional services contract with Bengal Engineering for engineering services for the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement BC17171 for engineering services of independent contractor Bengal Engineering (a local vendor) to increase the agreement amount up to $50,000.00 for a revised total amount not to exceed $120,020.00, and to extend the term through December 31, 2018 for a revised full term of October 3, 2016 through December 31, 2018; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 15378(b)(5), organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and approve the filing of the Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
18-00123 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on emergency response actions from impacts of flooding and storms and continuation of emergency actions, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 15-321 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, and debris removal following the January 9, 2018 storm and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency action ordered by the Public Works Director; and c) Find that the proposed actions are associated with emergency response and are therefore statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Sections 15269(c) actions necessary to prevePass Action details Not available
18-00124 A-28Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding emergency and disaster recovery CM Contract, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 adding federal clauses to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) providing construction management and inspection services for emergency and disaster recovery projects; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for construction management and inspection services for emergency/disaster recovery projects and for routine engineering services with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) in the amount not-to-exceed $400,000.00 for the period of February 27, 2018 through December 31, 2019; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(4), the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities whiPass Action details Not available
18-00021 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reaches 3 and 4, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Bengal Engineering (a local vendor) to provide engineering design services for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reaches 3 and 4 (BC 17-117), increasing the contract amount of $362,575.00 to a not-to-exceed amount of $434,545.00, an increase of $71,970.00; b) Authorize an increase of $7,197.00 to the contingency amount of $36,257.50 to a total contingency amount to $43,454.50 with Bengal Engineering for additional work that may be needed to complete work for the project; and c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act 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 environmentPass Action details Video Video
18-00118 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a request for approval to sell tax-defaulted property at public auction via internet from June 8, 2018 to June 11, 2018, as follows: a) Receive and accept the Notice of Intention to sell tax-defaulted property and request for approval from the Treasurer-Tax Collector; b) Adopt a Resolution approving a tax sale, by public auction via internet, of tax defaulted property; c) Direct the Clerk of the Board to transmit a certified copy of the Resolution to the Treasurer-Tax Collector within five days after the date of its adoption; and d) 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 or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
18-00114 A-31)Agenda ItemAccept for filing the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Second Quarter (October 2017 through December 2017) report on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool, pursuant to Government Code section 53646(b).Pass Action details Not available
18-00144 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Joel Byars to the Orcutt Trails Commission, term ending December 31, 2018, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
18-00145 A-33)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Luis Escobar to the Orcutt Trails Commission, term ending December 31, 2018, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
18-00146 A-34)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Aaron Sturges-Melby to the Orcutt Trails Commission, term ending December 31, 2020, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
18-00147 A-35)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Robert Albrecht to the Orcutt Trails Commission, term ending December 31, 2020, Fourth District.Pass Action details Not available
18-00141 A-36)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Brooks/Stewart Appeal of the Golden Inn and Village Development Plan Revisions, Assessor Parcel Numbers 141-380-045, 141-380-046, and 141-380-047 located at 890 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez Community Plan area, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No.17APL-00000-00018; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) After considering the environmental review documents [Addendum dated February 14, 2018] together with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, determine that as reflected in the CEQA findings, no subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this project; d) Grant de novo approval of Case No. 17RVP-00000-00046 to 12DVP-00000-00014, including the previously approved modification to the setback requirements, subject to the revised conditions of approval; e) Grant de novo approval of Case No. 17RVP-00000-00071 to 13DVP-00000-00005 subject to the revised conditions oPass Action details Video Video
18-00142 A-37)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the Planning Commission’s recommendations to approve the Bell Street Ordinance Amendment and Tentative Tract Map, Mixed-Use Land Use Permit and Government Code Section 65402 Conformity Determination, which will effectuate an Ordinance amendment for all parcels zoned CM-LA within the Los Alamos Community Plan and the development of a mixed-use project at 230 St. Joseph Street in Los Alamos, (Case Numbers 17ORD-00000-00016/16TRM-00000-00002/17LUP-00000-00413, 17GOV-00000-00005), Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00016) amending Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project; c) Approve the Tentative Tract Map (Case No. 16TRM-00000-00002) subject to the conditions of approval; d) Approve the Land Use Permit (Case No. 17LUP-00000-00413) subject to the conditions of approval; e) Determine that as reflected in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, no subsPass Action details Not available
18-00127 A-38)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Omulo Amoke upon his retirement from the Department of Social Services after over 27 years of exemplary service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
18-00126 A-39)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Bob Clarke upon his retirement from the General Services Department after over 39 years of exemplary service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
18-00149 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Reconsider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 17ORD-00000-00004 and 17ORD-00000-00010, which the Board adopted on February 6, 2018, to amend, respectively, the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), and the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), to establish regulations for cannabis, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval for the Ordinance revisions, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, and determine that the Board previously adopted a statement of overriding considerations covering the entire Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program which remains in effect and requires no changes; b) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00004) amending Section 35-1 of the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code; c) Adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00010) amending Section 35 of the Santa Barbara County Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code; d) Determine for purposes of CEQA that: i) Adoption of thePass Action details Video Video
18-00151 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding authorization to submit a direct argument in favor of the Cannabis Operations Tax Ballot Measure and authorization to direct argument authors to provide a rebuttal if needed, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Under Elections Code Section 9162(a), authorize and direct the Chair to sign and submit to the Elections Official on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, a direct argument in favor of the Cannabis Operations Tax Ballot Measure for the June 5, 2018 Primary Election Ballot before February 28, 2018; b) Under Elections Code 9167(a) authorize Supervisors Lavagnino and Williams to prepare, sign and submit to the Elections Official rebuttal arguments on behalf of the Board of Supervisors or authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare, submit or sign the rebuttal arguments between March 2 and March 12, 2018, if necessary; 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 crPass Action details Video Video
18-00072 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amending Chapters 24A and 29-24 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to fines and penalties for violations regarding discharge into Laguna County Sanitation District Treatment System, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of Ordinances (2) amending Chapters 24A and 29-24 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to administrative fines and penalties for violations to Chapter 29, Article III - Discharge into Laguna County Sanitation District Treatment System; b) Continue to the Administrative Agenda of March 13, 2018 to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Consider adoption (second reading) of Ordinances (2) amending Chapters 24A and 29-24 of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to administrative fines and penalties for violations to Chapter 29, Article III - Discharge into Laguna County Sanitation District Treatment System; ii) Read the title of the Ordinances (2) and waive the reading of the Ordinances in full; and iii) Find that the proposed OrdinaPass Action details Video Video
18-00016 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Lower Mission Creek - Reaches 2B-Phase II and 3 (De La Vina Holdings, LLC) (APN: 037-245-018) Fee Acquisitions, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Adopt a Resolution of Necessity to facilitate the acquisition of the fee interest in the real property for Reach 2B-Phase II and Reach 3 - the Lower Mission Creek Project on the property located at 324 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, (Property), which is owned by De La Vina Holdings, LLC.; b) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to deposit with the Santa Barbara Superior Court a sum equal to the Parcel’s appraised fair market value, estimated at $1,660,000.00, plus related costs and fees, in order to acquire the Property; and c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the approval of the recommended action and therefPass Action details Video Video
18-00028 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the adoption of the Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards Limited Update, Phase II, First District, as follows: (30 MIN.) a) Make the findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265; c) Adopt a Resolution amending the Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards; d) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00011), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; e) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00012), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; and f) Adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to submit the amendments to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
18-00102 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to amend the County’s Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual by revising thresholds of significance to guide the County’s environmental analysis of cultural resources of a project subject to CEQA, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the proposed amendment, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15308 and 15378(b) of CEQA; and c) Adopt a Resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt Case No. 17ORD-00000-00017, amending the County of Santa Barbara’s Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual, by revising thresholds of significance to guide the County’s environmental analysis of cultural resources of a project subject to CEQA. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
18-00027 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the O’Neil Residence, Variance, General Plan Amendment and Rezone, Case No’s:08GPA-00000-00007, 08RZN-00000-00006, 12VAR-00000-00012, and 08CDH-00000-00040, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 005-250-001, located at 2551 Wallace Avenue in the Summerland area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) Hearing on the request of Patsy Price, agent for the owner, Jeffery O’Neil to consider the following: a) Case No. 08GPA-00000-00007, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a Local Coastal Program Amendment to change the land use designation of the property from Recreation/Open Space to Residential, 4.6 units/acre; b) Case No. 08RZN-00000-00006, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a rezone to change the zoning of the property from REC to 7-R-1; c) Case No. 12VAR-00000-00012, [application filed on February 8, 2012] for a Variance from the parking and setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance on property zoned 7-R-1, to allow: a north setback of 2 feet 4 inches instead of the requPass Action details Video Video
18-00027  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the O’Neil Residence, Variance, General Plan Amendment and Rezone, Case No’s:08GPA-00000-00007, 08RZN-00000-00006, 12VAR-00000-00012, and 08CDH-00000-00040, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 005-250-001, located at 2551 Wallace Avenue in the Summerland area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) Hearing on the request of Patsy Price, agent for the owner, Jeffery O’Neil to consider the following: a) Case No. 08GPA-00000-00007, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a Local Coastal Program Amendment to change the land use designation of the property from Recreation/Open Space to Residential, 4.6 units/acre; b) Case No. 08RZN-00000-00006, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a rezone to change the zoning of the property from REC to 7-R-1; c) Case No. 12VAR-00000-00012, [application filed on February 8, 2012] for a Variance from the parking and setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance on property zoned 7-R-1, to allow: a north setback of 2 feet 4 inches instead of the requPass Action details Not available
18-00027  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the O’Neil Residence, Variance, General Plan Amendment and Rezone, Case No’s:08GPA-00000-00007, 08RZN-00000-00006, 12VAR-00000-00012, and 08CDH-00000-00040, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 005-250-001, located at 2551 Wallace Avenue in the Summerland area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) Hearing on the request of Patsy Price, agent for the owner, Jeffery O’Neil to consider the following: a) Case No. 08GPA-00000-00007, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a Local Coastal Program Amendment to change the land use designation of the property from Recreation/Open Space to Residential, 4.6 units/acre; b) Case No. 08RZN-00000-00006, [application filed on July 30, 2008] for a rezone to change the zoning of the property from REC to 7-R-1; c) Case No. 12VAR-00000-00012, [application filed on February 8, 2012] for a Variance from the parking and setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance on property zoned 7-R-1, to allow: a north setback of 2 feet 4 inches instead of the requPass Action details Not available