Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 8/24/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 E. ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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21-00001  Agenda ItemCounty Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  Action details Not available
21-00775  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Santa Barbara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District v. N. Scott Vincent, Trustee of the 2018 N. Scott Vincent Irrevocable Trust, et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 19CV06567. Santa Barbara County Flood Control & Water Conservation District v. De La Vina Holdings, LLC; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 18CV04567. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54956.8) Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 081-130-019 and 031-130-060, located at or near 16889 Hwy 101, Goleta, CA 93117 (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Janette D. Pell. Negotiating parties: Gaviota Terminal Company and The Trust for Public Land. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 081-130-070, locate  Action details Not available
21-00751 A-1)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Noxious Weed Grant Program Agreement No. 20-0984-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the agreement with the CDFA to increase reimbursement by $24,753.25 for a total reimbursement not to exceed $49,506.50 for the implementation of data collection and mapping of noxious and invasive weed population for the period of January 15, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
21-00761 A-2)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2020 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB), as follows: a) Approve the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code of the COMB; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
21-00762 A-3)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the 2020 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Vista Del Mar Union School District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Vista Del Mar Union School District; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
21-00745 A-4)Administrative ItemReceive and file the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Fourth Quarter Budget and Financial Status Report as of June 30, 2021, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors.Pass Action details Video Video
21-00764 A-5)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Request Nos. 0007872, 0007889, and 0007902. (4/5 Vote Required)Pass Action details Not available
21-00770 A-6)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. for a Case Management System (eProsecutor), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. to provide case management software, implementation services and systems maintenance to the Office of the District Attorney in an amount not to exceed: i) Implementation costs of $245,000.00; and ii) Annualized maintenance fees which shall be $117,000.00 for the initial year and adjusted each year thereafter pursuant to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed 4% annually; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from 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, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Video Video
21-00747 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a request for waiver of competition in the purchase of two (2) Type 3 fire engines from West-Mark, as follows: a) For the purchase of two (2) Type 3 fire engines, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39 waive competitive bidding by the County of Santa Barbara and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to purchase the apparatus as sole source procurements without being required to conduct a formal bid process; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to CEQA.Pass Action details Not available
21-00759 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Smartsheet, Inc., for Software Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the services contract with Smartsheet, Inc. to provide software services for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount not to exceed $241,720.00; b) Authorize the General Services Director, until otherwise ordered by the Board, to order additional software services and increase the contract amount to an amount not to exceed $311,720.00, subject to concurrence by County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk Management; 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 administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
21-00774 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the reappointment and Employment Contract for the County Executive Officer, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of Mona Miyasato to the position of County Executive Officer effective August 25, 2021; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the “Agreement For Services As County Executive Officer,” which sets forth the terms and conditions of Mona Miyasato’s employment as County Executive Officer, including the new four-year term from August 25, 2021 to August 25, 2025, but which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and supersedes the prior Agreement for Services As County Executive Officer with a term ending on September 25, 2021; and c) Determine that the above actions are not projects 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 activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
21-00757 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Vintage Ranch tract grading prior to map recordation 21ZCI-00000-00007, as follows: a) Authorize the applicant to commence grading in the Vintage Ranch neighborhood prior to recordation of TM 14,812 provided the following conditions are met: i) All pre-grading conditions of approval from TM 14,812 are met prior to grading; and ii) Planning and Development is able to make findings to approve and issue a tract grading zoning clearance, 21ZCI-00000-00007, and a grading permit, 18GRD-00000-00040, for the Vintage Ranch neighborhood.Pass Action details Not available
21-00758 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund Grant Contract with the Lompoc Unified School District, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund contract with the Lompoc Unified School District, in the amount of $90,000.00, to design and fabricate a Coastal Splash Zone exhibit at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, for the period of August 24, 2021 to April 1, 2022; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development, or designee, to take the following actions for the Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund Contract: i) Extend performance in accordance with Section 3 for up to and not to exceed a period of one year for good cause; ii) Approve project changes in accordance with Section 5, including changes to project description, reduction in the overall project budget or change in budget items of 10 percent or more; and iii) Terminate the contract in accordance with Sections 4 and 15 for failure to provide matching funds/in-kind services; and c) Determine that the allocation oPass Action details Video Video
21-00760 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding On-Call Spanish Translation and Interpretation Services Agreement for Services with Carlos Cerecedo, Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Carlos Cerecedo, Inc. to provide Spanish interpretation and translation services. Services are to be rendered during the period of August 24, 2021, to June 30, 2022, for a base contract amount not to exceed $85,500.00; b) Approve and authorize the Planning and Development Director, or designee, to: i) Approve up to a 10 percent contingency cost not to exceed $9,500.00 for services being performed under the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor, for a total contract amount not to exceed $95,000.00; ii) Approve changes or additions in the services being performed, provided the contract does not exceed the base contract amount plus the 10 percent contingency identified in the contract; and iii) Approve immaterial changes to the contract in accordance with Section 35 of the Agreement; and c) Determine thatPass Action details Not available
21-00765 A-13)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Cancer Detection Program in the Tri-Counties Region, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 21-10287 with the California Department of Health Care Services to provide regional administrative services for Cancer Detection and Treatment for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $708,600.00; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to execute future Amendments to the Agreement No. 21-10287 so long as the amount is within 10% and there are no significant changes in the scope of work required under the Agreement; c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to make and sign all required certifications under the Agreement No. 21-10287; and d) 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 Pass Action details Not available
21-00766 A-14)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Student Support Agreement with the University of California, Irvine, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the University of California, Irvine for the period of August 24, 2021 through August 23, 2026, for student preceptorships at the County Health Care Centers that deviates from the Board approved Student Support Agreement template; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to amend the University of California, Irvine Agreement to extend the term for an additional period, with an extension up to 12-months, in accordance with the term and amendment section of the Student Support Agreement, upon review and concurrence by Risk Management and County Counsel’s Office until August 23, 2027; c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to make immaterial amendments to the University of California, Irvine Agreement in accordance with the immaterial amendments section, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel’s Office through August 23, 2027; and d) Determine that the recommended actionsPass Action details Not available
21-00746 A-15)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Professional Services Contract (BC 17239) for the Cultural Resource Studies for the Hollister Avenue and State Street Improvements Project, Federal Project No. HPLUL-5951(158), County Project No. 862382, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Contract, BC 17239, for further implementation of the cultural resource reports related to the Phase II Cultural Resource Study with Rincon Consulting, Inc. (a local vendor), 1530 Monterey Street, Suite D, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, in the amount of $21,706.00, for a total contract amount of $85,476.30, for the Hollister Avenue-State Street Improvements Project, Federal Project No. HPLUL-5951(158); County Project No. 862382; and b) Find that the proposed contract amendment does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in thePass Action details Not available
21-00748 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding authorization to advertise and receive bids for the remaining phases of the North Trunk Sewer Lining Project, Fourth District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the remaining two phases of the North Trunk Lining project; and b) Determine that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) of Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) as set forth in the Notice of Exemption for the North Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project dated September 26, 2019, accepted October 26, 2019 and posted by the Clerk of the Board office on November 1, 2019, and that the recommended action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
21-00749 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm, and Explosives (ATF) and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Sheriff to enter into an agreement with the Bureau of ATF, for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0007713 appropriating $38,361.00 in revenue and corresponding expense for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
21-00755 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with the Lompoc Unified School District for Law Enforcement Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for law enforcement services with the Lompoc Unified School District ($154,771.20) for School Resource Deputy (SRD) services starting on August 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022; b) Authorize the Sheriff to extend the Agreement for two separate one-year extensions; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
21-00763 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a donation of gym equipment valued at $18,767.02 from the Santa Barbara Special Enforcement Team Support Foundation, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Office employee wellness centers, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a donation of gym equipment valued at $18,767.02 from the Santa Barbara Special Enforcement Team Support Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) (3) organization; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0007878 recognizing the value of the donation as revenue and expense; and c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act because it is within the exception provided by 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) for “[t]he 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
21-00756 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for Law Enforcement Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for law enforcement services with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District ($154,771.20) for School Resource Deputy (SRD) services starting on August 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022; b) Authorize the Sheriff to extend the Agreement for two separate one-year extensions; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
21-00769 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Child Abuse Listening Mediation for Evidence Based Parent Education, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Child Abuse Listening Mediation (local vendor), to provide Evidence Based Parent Education for a total contract amount not to exceed $44,376.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025; 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
21-00753 A-22)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Desiree Woodill to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee, open term, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
21-00754 A-23)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Briseida Martinez to the Humans Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2023, Third District.Pass Action details Not available
21-00752 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Agricultural Commissioner Weights and Measures Department revised fee schedule, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance No. 4832, The Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule,”; and b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, as they are fees necessary to cover operating expenses, and are therefore not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15273(a)(1), 15378(b)(54) and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B).Pass Action details Not available
21-00767 A-25)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming August 2021 as “Child Support Awareness Month” in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
21-00768 A-26)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Elisabeth (Lisa) Tanore upon her retirement from the Child Support Services Department after 21 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
21-00002  Agenda ItemPublic Comment Period THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (21-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  Action details Video Video
21-00771 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a brief update on the COVID-19 and Santa Barbara County’s response and operations; b) Provide any direction, as appropriate; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
21-00772 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Autumn Brands, LLC and Ocean Hill Farms, LLC Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos. 21APL-000000-00020, 20DVP-00000-00011, and 20CDP-00000-00079, First District, as follows: a) Acknowledge the withdrawal of the Appeal (Case No. 21APL-00000-00020) of the Planning Commission’s approval and that upon acknowledgement of the withdrawal of the Appeal, the Planning Commission’s approval of Case Nos. 20DVP-00000-00011 and 20CDP-00000-00079 constitutes the County’s final action on the Permits; b) Acknowledge that upon withdrawal of the Appeal, there is no action for the Board of Supervisors to take on the substance of the Permits or Appeal and drop the item from the Board of Supervisor’s Agenda; and c) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE WITHDRAWALPass Action details Video Video