Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/9/2019 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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19-00002  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Murray, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., United States District Court for the Central District of California, case number 2:17-cv-08805-GW-JPR. Hample v. Civil Service Commission of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, case number 16CV02220.  Action details Not available
19-00347 A-1)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution honoring the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA) and the Friday Night Live program and proclaiming the week of April 22, 2019 through April 26, 2019 as Committed Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00313 A-2)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Kelly Bull upon her retirement from the Probation Department after over 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00314 A-3)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 7, 2019 through April 13, 2019 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00312 A-4)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of April 2019 as National Poetry Month in Santa Barbara County and recognizing Pioneer Valley and Orcutt Academy Students for their achievements in “Poetry Out Loud”.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00319 A-5)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dawn Dunn upon her retirement from the Public Health Department after over 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
19-00317 A-6)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Norma Leticia De La Mora-Rodriguez upon her retirement from the Probation Department after over 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Not available
19-00329 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years (FY) 2017-2020 Institute for Mental Disease Amendments with Merced Behavioral Center, Sylmar Health, and Rehabilitation Center, and FY 2017-2019 Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for services of Independent Contractor with Cf Merced Behavioral, LLC, a California limited liability company, dba Merced Behavioral Center (not a local vendor), an Institution for Mental Disease, to increase the FY 2019-2020 bed rates by 2%, to increase the FY 2018-2019 contract by $50,000.00 and to increase the FY 2019-2020 contract by $300,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,369,585.00 for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc, a California corporation, (not a local vendor) an Institution for Mental Disease, to increase the FY 2018-2019 contract by $300,000.00 and thPass Action details Not available
19-00333 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding The Salvation Army Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Fiscal Years 2018-2021 Service Contract, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with The Salvation Army Southern California Division (Salvation Army) (a local vendor), to deliver substance use disorder services under the DMC-ODS, for a multi-year contract total not to exceed $4,171,576.00 for the period March 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021 (DMC-ODS Contract); b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness to terminate Salvation Army’s ADP portion of its FY 2018-2019 contract (BC17035) with no change to the mental health portion of the contract effective February 28, 2019; c) Authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness to exercise, as needed, the County’s authority to terminate the DMC-ODS Contract for convenience, cause, or non-appropriations, based on departmental operational needs or as directed by the state Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), without returning to tPass Action details Video Video
19-00318 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Isla Vista Community Services District request for consolidation with the statewide general election to change to even-numbered year elections for their Board of Directors, as follows: a) Receive from the Clerk of the Board a report of any input received from districts on the effect of the consolidation (included in the Impact Analysis) as required by Elections Code Section 10404(c); b) Adopt a Resolution approving the request of Isla Vista Community Services District to consolidate its director elections with the Statewide General Election, unless the Board of Supervisors finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled, in accordance with Elections Code Section 10404(e); and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or Pass Action details Not available
19-00336 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Supportive Housing Sub-Recipient Agreements, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute sub-recipient agreements funded through Public Safety Realignment reserve funding with the following providers in the specified amounts: i) $400,000.00 to Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the Supportive Wraparound Services project; and ii) $400,000.00 to The Salvation Army (TSA) for the Hospitality House Community Integration Project; and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
19-00341 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program (CESH) Application, as follows: a) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to submit a funding application in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, and all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the CESH program competition; b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance and administration of CESH funds; c) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee(s) to execute all certifications, standard forms, and grant agreement in a form substantially similar to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 State Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program grant agreement and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of CESH funds; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are not the acceptance and 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),Pass Action details Video Video
19-00339 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Outside Tax Counsel, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Ice Miller LLP in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for a term ending April 8, 2021; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
19-00212 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to Chapter 50 - Licensing of Commercial Cannabis Operations Ordinance, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Commercial Cannabis Operations; and b) Make the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and determine for the purposes of CEQA that: i) These actions are within the scope of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No. 17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity for the purposes of CEQA; and ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of thePass Action details Video Video
19-00344 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the adoption of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Employer and Member Contribution Rates, as follows: a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31454, adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 employer and member contribution rates, recommended by Cheiron, the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System (SBCERS) actuary, and recommended by the Board of Retirement on December 12, 2018, with an effective date of July 1, 2019 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs; b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31873, elect to pay the portion of the normal cost of living adjustment that would be otherwise assessed to individual members who are not deemed to be new members pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.04(f), with an effective date of July 1, 2019 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs; and c) Determine that the actions above are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities whPass Action details Not available
19-00345 A-15)Agenda ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests (SEE EXHIBIT A POSTED WITH AGENDA). (4/5 Vote Required).Pass Action details Video Video
19-00323 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding adding a position funded by the County Victim Services (XC) Program Grant, as follows: a) Adopt the Resolution effective April 8, 2019, adding one (1.0 FTE) Victim Witness Program Assistant II position (Class 7610; $55,010 - $65,792) to the District Attorney’s Office, which will be fully-funded by the XC grant; and b) Determine that the project was previously found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4). On December 11, 2018, a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
19-00325 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the approval of Resolutions for Department of Insurance Grants, as follows: a) Adopt the Resolution to accept liability for the local Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, funded by the California Department of Insurance for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $403,104.00; b) Adopt the Resolution to accept liability for the local Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, funded by the California Department of Insurance for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $174,687.00; and c) 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
19-00311 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding amendments to professional services agreements (PSA) with Blackbird Architects, Inc., Third District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1, a no cost amendment extending the term to June 30, 2020, to the PSA with Blackbird Architects, Inc. for architectural design services associated the Isla Vista Community Center Phase II Project; b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5, a no cost amendment extending the term to June 30, 2021, to the PSA with Blackbird Architects, Inc. for architectural design services associated with the Jalama Beach Affordable Overnight Accommodations Project; c) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve further amendments to the two above-identified PSAs with Blackbird affecting contract term lengths only, for a maximum extension of 12 months; and d) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15378(b)(5)Pass Action details Not available
19-00315 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment for countywide janitorial services to Big Green Cleaning Company BC17-228, as follows: a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 31000, that the County does not have employee resources to complete the custodial work to be completed by Big Green Cleaning Company and that the County’s economic interests are served by the contracts; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to BC17-228 with Big Green Cleaning Company (a local vendor) increasing the total contract amount by $2,756,652.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,453,372.00; c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve amendment to BC17-228 with Big Green Cleaning Company in the amount not-to-exceed $272,668.60 (5% of Contract); and d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of organization or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirecPass Action details Not available
19-00316 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a County grant of non-exclusive easement for underground utility purposes to Highlands at Double R, LLC in Orcutt, Fourth District, as follows: a) Find that a grant of a non-exclusive easement for underground public and private utilities across a 28-feet wide and approximately 820-feet long portion of County-owned real property located on County Assessor Parcel Number 101-400-014 from the County Of Santa Barbara to Highlands At Double R, LLC., is in the public interest and will not substantially conflict with or interfere with the County’s use of the property and approve and authorize the Chair to execute the attached Utility Easement Agreement; and b) Consider the environmental effects of the Rice Ranch Project as shown in the Addendum to the Supplemental EIR [03EIR-00000-00005] dated December 22, 2015 and find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and there are no substantial changes in circumstances or new information of substantial importance regarding siPass Action details Not available
19-00192 A-21)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fee Adjustments for Community Health Programs, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste; b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings; and c) Find that approval of the above recommended actions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials and direct staff to file a Notices of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00193 A-22)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ordinances revising the Environmental Health Services' Hazardous Materials Program fees, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance amending the Environmental Health Services' Site Mitigation Fee Schedule; b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance amending the Environmental Health Services' Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fee Schedule; repealing the CUPA Fee Schedule from Chapter 15, Fire Prevention, Article V, Section 15-104 and amending Chapter 18C, Section 52 to include language regarding the revised fees; and c) Find that approval of the above recommended actions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00340 A-23)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Waivers of Competition under County Code section 2-39 for the purchase of pharmaceuticals, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Purchasing Manager to amend purchasing order BL04113 with McKesson to increase the annual amount by $100,000.00 for each Fiscal Year making the total aggregate costs not to exceed $900,000.00 for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00346 A-24)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the appointment of a Health Officer, as follows: a) Approve the appointment of Dr. Henning Ansorg, MD, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101000 as the Health Officer for Santa Barbara County and direct staff to notify the California Department of Public Health of the appointment; and b) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute 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 the organization and administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00320 A-25)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the professional services contract with Geosyntec Consultants for industrial stormwater compliance support, Second and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement BC19050 for industrial stormwater compliance support services with Geosyntec Consultants (a local vendor) to increase the scope of services to include compliance support at the Tajiguas Landfill and increase the agreement amount by $27,500.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed $102,800.00; 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.Pass Action details Not available
19-00322 A-26)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding authority to advertise the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase 3E, County Project No. 828380, Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids on the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase 3E; and b) Find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase 3E or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the project and the authorization to advertise for construction is within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project EIR (01-EIR-05) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2002, the Addendum to 01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and accepted by the Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2006, and the Tajiguas Landfill ReconfiguratioPass Action details Not available
19-00324 A-27)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding authority to advertise the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Partial Final Closure Project (Phase 3.2), County Project No. 129913, Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids on the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Partial Final Closure Project (Phase 3.2); and b) Find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Partial Final Closure Project (Phase 3.2) or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the project is within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project EIR (01-EIR-05) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2002, the Addendum to 01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and accepted by the Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2006, and the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project SubseqPass Action details Not available
19-00332 A-28)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding East Mountain Drive Rockfall Attenuator System Project, County Project No. 18104C, First District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for Construction of East Mountain Drive Rockfall Attenuator Project; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $187,607.50 to the lowest responsible bidder, Sunquest General Engineering, Inc. (not a local Vendor), 16128 Fruitvale Road, Valley Center, CA 92082, 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 Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $18,760.75 for the East Mountain Drive Rockfall Attenuator Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $206,368.25; and e) Determine the project was found Pass Action details Not available
19-00326 A-29)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Final Quantities of Work for Raminha Construction Inc., South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project, County Project No. 828369, Second District, as follows: a) Review and approve the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station Storm Drain Improvements Project Phase 4 - Stormwater Diversion Tank by the contractor, Raminha Construction, Inc. in the amount of $511,620.29; and b) Determine that the approval of the Statement of Final Quantities is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
19-00334 A-30)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ortega Ridge Road Slide Repair Project, County Project No. 820672, First District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for Construction of Ortega Ridge Road Slide Repair MS-TDA Wall Project; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $666,535.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Raminha Construction Inc. (a Tri-County Vendor), 6805 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, 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 Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for supplemental work items in an amount up to $15,000.00 and a contingency amount up to $46,576.75 for the Ortega Ridge Road Slide Repair MS-TDA Wall Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $728,111.75; and Pass Action details Not available
19-00335 A-31)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Construction of Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects, Project Nos. 820679 District 2, 820679 District 3, 820679 District 4, and 820679 District 5, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, as follows: a) Approve the specifications for Construction of Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects to repave approximately nineteen lane miles in the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Award the construction contract for County Project 820679 District 2 in the amount of $602,971.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), 5335 Debbie Lane, Goleta CA, 93111, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $45,157.05 plus an additional amount of $50,170.00 for supplemental work items for the Construction of FisPass Action details Not available
19-00337 A-32)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Statement of Final Quantities for 2017 Storm Damage Repairs Gibraltar Road 3.1 and 3.2 Miles North of West Mountain Drive 862398 and 862400, Federal Aid Project No. 17STM2 - 1D09/1D07, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for 2017 Storm Damage Repairs Gibraltar Road 3.1 and 3.2 Miles North of West Mountain Drive for work performed and materials supplied by Schock Contracting Corporation (a local vendor), P.O. BOX 61505 Santa Barbara, CA 93160, in the amount of $338,041.00; and b) Determine that the project was found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act pursuant State Guidelines Section 15301(c). On July 17, 2018, a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
19-00338 A-33)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects, as follows: a) Adopt the Resolution establishing a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and b) Find the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) (as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities), and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
19-00330 A-34)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Maria Ygnacio Creek, Main Branch and East Branch Revegetation Project, Second District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for construction of the Maria Ygnacio Creek, Main Branch and East Branch Revegetation Project; and b) 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 environmental effects of the project or feasibility of mitigation measures and, therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the 2017 Updated Debris Basin Maintenance and Removal Plan approved and adopted by the Board on June 6, 2017, which is within the scope of the project covered by the Program Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-EIR-01) approved in 2001 and no new environmental docPass Action details Not available
19-00328 A-35)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application Approval, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Designation of Subrecipient’s Agent Resolution” for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee as authorized agents to: i) Submit a grant application and all required attachments, including the Local Match Fund Commitment Letter and supporting documentation to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program No. DR-4382 in the Federal Share requested amount of $14,700,000.00; ii) If awarded, to enter into a grant agreement and all subsequent amendments to the grant agreement for a period not to exceed 36 months from grant award and in an amount not to exceed $19,718,888.00; and iii) Make any certifications and assurances that may be required by the grant agreement; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Local Match Fund Commitment LetPass Action details Not available
19-00331 A-36)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, Reach 2A, Second District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed and materials supplied for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project - Reach 2A by the contractor Lash Construction, Inc. (a local vendor), in the amount of $2,013,960.19; and b) 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 environmental effects of the project or feasibility of mitigation measures and, therefore, this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project as well as the Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations approved and adopted by the Pass Action details Not available
19-00321 A-37)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a contract amendment for software support and maintenance with TriTech Software Systems for Computer Aided Dispatch System, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to execute an eleventh amendment to the agreement with TriTech Software Systems dated June 27, 2006 that extends the annual maintenance agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System through March 31, 2020 at a cost of $186,606.39; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed action consists solely of 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
19-00327 A-38)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the agreement with eVerge Group, LLC to Implement Human Capital Management System, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the agreement with eVerge Group, LLC for the implementation of an Oracle Cloud Services Human Capital Management System in the amount not to exceed $517,471.94 for the extended period of August 22, 2017 through October 1, 2019; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
19-00309 A-39)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Henry Mercado to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, term ending January 1, 2021, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
19-00310 A-40)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of James Gill to the Los Alamos Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending January 1, 2020, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
19-00342 A-41)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Peter Kopcrak to the Los Alamos Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending January 1, 2020, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
19-00343 A-42)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Heather Moselle to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2021, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
19-00307 A-43)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), Ordinance relative to sewer connection charges, sewer service charges and Resolution relative to collection of said charges on the tax roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Direct the Clerk to count and report the number of written protests, if no majority protest; b) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to set sewer connection charges and increase sewer service charges for County Service Area 12; c) Adopt a Resolution relative to the collection of said charges on the tax roll; d) Adopt the findings in the Notice of Exemption that the proposed action is for the establishment of charges for services provided by County Service Area 12, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, and that any increased revenues will be used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and that the action is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15273. ApprovPass Action details Not available
19-00308 A-44)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance Relative to Service Charges, Connection Charges, and Trunk Sewer Fees and Resolution Relative to Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll, Third, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Direct the Clerk to count and report the number of written protests, if no majority protest; b) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3130 and Ordinance 4142 to revise service charges, connection charges and other fees; c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll; d) Adopt the findings in the Notice of Exemption that the proposed action is for the establishment of charges 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 actPass Action details Not available
19-00351 A-45)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Sheriff Storage Lease, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement (Lease) for the County’s leasing of 18,685 square feet of office and warehouse space, for a period of five years, with three (3) options to extend the Lease for an additional two (2) years each, with monthly rent of $17,377.05, and said rent increasing two percent (2%) annually, for use by the County’s Sheriff Department; b) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301 as the action consists of the leasing of existing public structures and/or facilities that involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former uses and none of the exceptions at CEQA guidelines section 15300.2 regarding cumulative impacts, significant effects, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites or historical resources apply and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis; and c) Waive the Notice of Exemption 6-day posting requirement Pass Action details Video Video
19-00303 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a waiver of retirement exclusion for Dr. Jane McClenahan, Staff Physician for the Santa Barbara County Health Care Center, 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, Jane McClenahan, MD, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Primary Care and Family Health Division of the Public Health Department (PHD), before 180 days have passed from the date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to hire retired Staff Physician Dr. Jane McClenahan as an Independent Contractor, to provide direct primary care services limited to 500 hours until her replacement starts on September 16, 2019; and c) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
19-00306 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Services and Retirement Waiver for Housing and Community Development Division Community Service Department Position, 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 Margo Wagner is necessary to fill a critical need in the Housing and Community Development Division of the Community Services Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement on March 22, 2019; b) Approve and authorize the County Community Services Department to appoint retired employee Margo Wagner as an Extra Help employee to provide consultation on local County affordable housing programs and portfolio on an hourly, as-needed basis, not to exceed $2,000.00, to end on June 28, 2019; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activitiPass Action details Video Video
19-00305 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding development of the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement Ordinance and project template, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Direct staff to draft an Ordinance governing the use of Community Workforce Agreements (CWAs) on public projects; b) Direct the General Services and Public Works Departments to negotiate a template of terms to be used in the framework of future project-specific CWAs with the Tri-County Building and Construction Trades Council (TCBT); and c) Determine that the above actions are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Video Video
19-00304 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Action Plan and execution of agreement with The Salvation Army to provide disaster relief to primarily low-income households, First and Second Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Hear and consider public comments, relating to a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2018-2019 Action Plan providing $100,000.00 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Salvation Army for a Disaster Relief program (Program), that were received during the 30-day public comment period which began on March 8, 2019 and concludes at the end of the April 9, 2019 public hearing for the Program; b) Approve the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2018-2019 Action Plan, which adds the use of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in CDBG Funds for the Program and direct staff to submit the Substantial Amendment to Housing and Urban Development (HUD); c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement in the amount of $100,000.00 between the County aPass Action details Video Video
19-00302 5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara County Operational Area Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) Approval, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Approve and authorize the director of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to submit the updated Santa Barbara County Operational Area OSCP to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), for OSPR’s approval; b) Direct the County OEM staff to return this item to the Board if OSPR makes any substantive changes to the draft OSCP; 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
19-00163 6)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (17EIR-00000-00004) (State Clearinghouse No. 2017101040), as modified by the EIR Revision Document RV 01 dated April 9, 2019; and c) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to address permitting requirements for hoop structures and shade structures. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFail Action details Video Video
19-00163  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (17EIR-00000-00004) (State Clearinghouse No. 2017101040), as modified by the EIR Revision Document RV 01 dated April 9, 2019; and c) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to address permitting requirements for hoop structures and shade structures. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFail Action details Not available
19-00163  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (17EIR-00000-00004) (State Clearinghouse No. 2017101040), as modified by the EIR Revision Document RV 01 dated April 9, 2019; and c) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to address permitting requirements for hoop structures and shade structures. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
19-00163  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (17EIR-00000-00004) (State Clearinghouse No. 2017101040), as modified by the EIR Revision Document RV 01 dated April 9, 2019; and c) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to address permitting requirements for hoop structures and shade structures. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
19-00163  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Hoop Structures Ordinance Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (17EIR-00000-00004) (State Clearinghouse No. 2017101040), as modified by the EIR Revision Document RV 01 dated April 9, 2019; and c) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 17ORD-00000-00005), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to address permitting requirements for hoop structures and shade structures. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
19-00286 7)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal filed by Mr. Chip Wullbrandt, attorney for Sepulveda Building Materials, appellants, of the County Planning Commission’s February 28, 2018 deemed denial of the Lompoc Stone Mining Area Expansion Vesting Determination and Reclamation Plan Revision project, Case Nos. 16DET-00000-00004 and 10RVP-00000-00048, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 083-060-015 & 083-060-009 (Site 1A) and 083-070-018 and 083-070-010 (Site 1B), located north of Santa Rosa Road and easterly of State Route 1, in the Lompoc area, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Grant the appeal, Case No.18APL-00000-00006; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and vested rights findings; c) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Case No. 12NGD-00000-00022, and adopt the mitigation monitoring program contained in the conditions of approval; and d) Consider all comments from the Director of the Department of Conservation and grant de novo approval of the project, Case Pass Action details Video Video