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Meeting date/time:
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10/5/2021
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Approved
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Meeting location:
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
105 E. ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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21-00001
| | Agenda Item | County 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. | |
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21-00910
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: one case.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Employee organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara. | |
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21-00882
| A-1) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Light Brown Apple Moth Program Agreement No. 21-0421-017-SF, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the CDFA for support and services of regulatory activities for the Light Brown Apple Moth Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 in the amount of $31,955.79; 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 |
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21-00885
| A-2) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness Commission’s request for approval of amended Bylaws, as follows:
a) Approve the amended Behavioral Wellness Commission Bylaws; and
b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanism which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in potential physical impacts on the environment, and therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines. | Pass |
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21-00878
| A-3) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Plan of Cooperation (POC) between Child Support Services and Superior Court, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to execute the POC with the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, which delineates child support program responsibilities between Child Support Services and Superior Court; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), because the actions consist of administrative activities of the County that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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21-00884
| A-4) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a grant agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation for Arts Grant Administrative Support, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation to receive funding in the amount of $7,500.00 for the period of September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 for the County's Office of Arts and Culture staff to provide administrative services in support of the Foundation’s performing arts outreach arts grant program;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0007941 necessary to adjust appropriations for unanticipated $7,500.00 grant revenue; and
c) Determine that the approval and execution of the Agreement is not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any comm | Pass |
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21-00892
| A-5) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution to Access Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program Funds from the State of California, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, authorizing and designating the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, to submit applications for Per Capita Grant Program projects to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS);
b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department, or designee, to execute and submit Grant Agreements in a form substantially similar to the State sample grant agreement as shown in the Per Capita Program Procedural Guide and upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their designee; 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 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of government funding mechanisms or other government | Pass |
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21-00887
| A-6) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 3 Acceptance and Administration of funds for the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care and the County of Santa Barbara, as follows:
a) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, until otherwise ordered by the Board, to take the following actions required for the acceptance and administration of HHAP Round 3 funds allocated to the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care:
i) Submit, by October 15, 2021, a Standard Agreement to Apply and all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for the initial, 20% disbursement of HHAP Round 3 funds; and
ii) Submit, by June 30, 2022, a funding application that includes the County’s Community Action Plan previously approved on February 23, 2021, and execute all certifications, standard forms and a grant agreement required for the remaining 80% disbursement of HHAP Round 3 funds. Such standard agreement shall be subject to concurrence by County Counsel, Risk Management and Auditor-Controller;
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21-00893
| A-7) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a 2020 and 2021 California Emergency Solutions Grant Program (State ESG) Funding Application and Agreements, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute subrecipient agreements for the distribution of 2020 State ESG funds with the following providers in the specified amounts:
i) $143,626.00 to Good Samaritan Shelter for the Emergency Shelter and Rapid Re-housing project;
ii) $79,978.00 to NBCC dba New Beginnings Counseling Center for the Safe Parking, Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Outreach Program; and
iii) $79,710.00 to PATH Santa Barbara for the PATH Santa Barbara Emergency Shelter project.
b) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to submit a funding application in an amount not to exceed $680,646.00 and all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) for the 2021 ESG program competition;
c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance and administration of State ESG funds for 2021;
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21-00890
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round II Subrecipient Agreement for the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Allocation, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a sub-recipient agreement for the distribution of State of California HHAP Round II Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) funding allocation with Good Samaritan Shelter for $250,000.00; and
b) Determine that the 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 15378(b)(5) and 15378(b)(4), finding that the recommended actions consist of administrative or fiscal activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | Pass |
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21-00901
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Shelter Operations General Fund Agreements, Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Shelter Operations General Fund Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter to support and maintain service levels at the Bridgehouse Shelter, Santa Maria Shelter and Family Shelter, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $213,649.00;
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Shelter Operations General Fund Agreement with PATH Santa Barbara to support and maintain service levels at the PATH Santa Barbara Emergency Shelter, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $131,351.00;
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Warming Center General Fund Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (Formerly with Unitarian Society) to support and maintain service levels at the Warming Centers, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and
d) Determine that the recommended | Pass |
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21-00902
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Project Roomkey COVID-19 Homeless Task Force response and execution of professional services contracts with Kingdom Causes Inc., dba City Net (City Net) for Roomkey, Rehousing and encampment outreach services, and receipt of California Department of Social Services (DSS) Roomkey Housing Placement Funding, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and ratify the Director of Emergency Services, or designee, and the Joint Decision Authority’s execution of the Subrecipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes Inc., dba City Net for Roomkey Rehousing placement services effective August 15, 2021 through June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $772,384.00;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, the authority to approve changes to the budget, extend the term of the award time of performance up to a maximum of 12 months, and approve of administrative changes to the Agreement as necessary to conform with applicable laws, regulations, policies, etc., without changing the amount of the agreement, all in accordance with | Pass |
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21-00894
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Board approval for Grant Applications for PG&E Resilience Hubs and California Resilience Challenge Grant Programs, as follows:
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Community Services Department’s submittal of applications for grant funding to the PG&E Resilience Hubs and California Resilience Challenge Grant Programs by submitting grant applications, including all required attachments and supporting documentation; and
b) Determine that the above-recommend actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the 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. | Pass |
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21-00880
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0007947 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0007911, 0007928, 0007945, and 0007950 (4/5 Vote Required). | Pass |
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21-00875
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Grant Agreement No. 21-008 between the State of California State Coastal Conservancy and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief or designee to approve and execute an Agreement with the State of California State Coastal Conservancy for the acceptance of $396,000.00 in grant funds to implement a fuel reduction project in the San Antonio Creek area from the grant approval date through March 31, 2025; and
b) Determine this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15304 Minor Alterations to Land and Section 15301 Maintenance of Existing Facilities and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on this basis. | Pass |
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21-00889
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding replacement electric vehicle charging station equipment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Endelos Energy, Inc., in the amount of $152,230.20 for installation of replacement electric vehicle charging station equipment at various locations across the County;
b) Approve the necessary Budget Revision No. 0007936 to cover the cost of this project;
c) Pursuant to County Code 2-39, waive competitive bidding by the County of Santa Barbara and authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase up to 28 PowerFlex EV Chargers from Endelos Energy, Inc.;
d) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve an extension to the term of this agreement by six months to December 31, 2022 if necessary, due to equipment supply shortages that may arise; and
e) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301 as the actions consist of the operation, | Pass |
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21-00883
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Engineers and Technicians Association (ETA) Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows:
a) Approve an MOU with the ETA for terms and conditions of employment through June 23, 2024; and
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review. | Pass |
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21-00903
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Service Employees International Union, Local 721 Successor MOU, as follows:
a) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 for terms and conditions of employment through June 23, 2024;
b) Approve minor revisions to County job specifications; and
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review. | Pass |
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21-00904
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows:
a) Approve an MOU with the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 for terms and conditions of employment through June 23, 2024;
b) Provide equivalent terms and conditions of employment for similarly situated confidential-unrepresented employees in unit 32;
c) Provide equivalent County contributions to dependent health care coverage, terms for tuition and textbook reimbursement, additional paid Juneteenth holiday, and vacation accrual provisions for unrepresented managers and continue to provide a management compensation pool pursuant to section H. 1 of the Management Classification and Salary Plan; and
d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve
any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project su | Pass |
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21-00879
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a public convenience or necessity determination for Shelter Rancho/Alamo, LLC., Case No. 21PCN-00000-00003, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a letter and forward the application and letter to the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) determining that public convenience and necessity will be served by issuing the new “On-Sale Beer and Wine for Public Premises” license to Shelter Rancho/Alamo, LLC. (dba The Alamo Motel), APN 101-154-002, located at 425 Bell Street, Los Alamos; and
b) Determine that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). | Pass |
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21-00886
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Bella Vista Low Water Crossing Replacement; County Project No. 830358, First District, as follows:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Construction of the Bella Vista Low Water Crossing Replacement, on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $257,550.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Schock Contracting Corporation, P.O. Box 61505, Santa Barbara, CA 93160, 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 the plans and specifications, and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for the Bella Vista Low Water Crossing Replacement;
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the construction contract in an amount not to exceed $26,128.00, plus an additional amount of $15,000.00 for supplemental work items for the Bella Vista Low Water Crossing Replacement, for a total not t | Pass |
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21-00905
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a sewer easement on APN 023-101-024, First District, as follows:
a) Accept the easement deed from Steve Walker Baylor and Hope Lorraine Baylor, trustees of the Baylor family revocable trust and owner of APN 023-101-024, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the certificate of acceptance; and
b) Find that the proposed actions does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. | Pass |
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21-00881
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the 2020-2021 Sheriff’s Voluntary Response (SVR) supplemental law enforcement agreements report executed and approved by the Sheriff pursuant to the authority of Resolution No. 19-2, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 report of the SVR supplemental law enforcement agreements, as required by Resolution number 19-2; and
b) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), since the action is a government administrative activity which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | Pass |
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21-00908
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE-21) Grant of $25,000.00. (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Accept the award of $25,000.00 from the SAVE-21 Grant from the State of California through September 30, 2023;
b) Authorize Sheriff Bill Brown to sign the grant document;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0007952 to record the grant and expense;
d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)94) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to the CEQA; and
e) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff to Execute the Grant Agreement. | Pass |
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21-00898
| A-23) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of commendation honoring Steve Mason upon his retirement from the Planning and Development Department after 35 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00899
| A-24) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the second Monday of October 2021 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00877
| A-25) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2021 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00909
| A-26) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 3, 2021 through October 9, 2021 as National 4-H Week in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00900
| A-27) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution affirming the right of reproductive freedom for the residents of Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00896
| A-28) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00876
| A-29) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 3, 2021 through October 9, 2021 as National Fire Prevention Week in Santa Barbara County. | Pass |
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21-00002
| | Agenda Item | Public 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. | |
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21-00891
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a brief update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (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: POLICY | Pass |
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21-00808
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution increasing 11 of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office fees for requests for records information, Notary, Photo/Audio CDs, Video DVD, Carry Concealed Weapon Renewals and Amendments, Press Passes; and the addition of 2 fees: Identification Cards, and Cannabis Site Security Plan Review fees, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Adopt a Resolution increasing 11 of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office fees for requests for records information and other administrative services, and establish 2 new fees for Identification Cards, and Cannabis Site Security Plan Review in accordance with County Ordinance 3409 and section 2.10.1 of the Santa Barbara County Code; and
b) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines review pursuant Section 15273 and to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), and that the fees will be used for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and materials.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFI | Pass |
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21-00888
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Library Ad Hoc Committee update and Countywide Free Library System Annual Agreement, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file an update on the work of the Library Ad Hoc Committee;
b) Direct Staff to invite Elected Officials from each City to attend future meetings of the Library Ad Hoc Committee to continue the Committee’s efforts;
c) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System, by and between the County and the Cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria (“Cities”) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with a total amount not to exceed $4,407,466.00; and
d) 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 15378(b)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project whi | Pass |
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21-00895
| 4) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Child Care Relief and Recovery - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Discussion, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file information and a presentation from the Emergency Child Care Initiative (ECCI) regarding considerations for child care sector relief and recovery;
b) Provide comments and/or direction to staff regarding participation in the development of a countywide strategy to address such emergency child care sector needs; 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 organization, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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21-00906
| 5) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding further study on workforce housing needs in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file information and presentation on workforce housing;
b) Provide comments and/or direction to staff regarding securing the services of a consultant to research the housing gap and to identify model housing programs, funding opportunities, and financing strategies;
c) Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for an experienced consultant to provide further study on Workforce Housing as described in the Board Letter, funded by previously earmarked funding for such purpose; 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), finding that the project 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 | Pass |
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21-00897
| 6) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding COVID-19 Health and Human Services Recovery and Resiliency Strategies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a report on the COVID-19 Health and Human Services Recovery and Resiliency Strategies;
b) Provide direction as appropriate regarding Health and Human Services Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Strategies and related funding considerations; 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 damages in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY | Pass |
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