County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Das Williams, Chair

Second District - Laura Capps

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water

Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other

Special Districts.

Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of

the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.

9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session

Roll Call

Present:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the March 21, 2023 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, to

approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

23-00359

Approve an amendment to the Minutes of the January 24, 2023 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that

the minutes from January 24, 2023 for Departmental Item No 2 (File No.

23-00057) be amended as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Approved;

i) Directed the creation of a fund in the amount of $300,000.00 available through

March 2024 to provide local match to providers to be used in instances where a

local match is required as part of a grant application to potentially enhance their

ability to draw down state, federal, or other funds. Criteria and process to be

developed for application and award;

ii) Directed the creation of a flexible fund in the amount of $300,000.00 for

providers to apply for assistance with increased costs they are experiencing

associated with the pandemic for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in the maximum amount of

$30,000.00 each. Criteria and process to be developed for application and

distribution;

c) Provided direction to staff to explore the County resources currently being

provided to programs through the Human Services Commission and CDBG

grants available and return to the Board for discussion at the a future date; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

23-00001

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.

No report from the County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.

12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session

Closed Session

23-00362

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

Christopher Anderson, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior

Court Case No. 22CV01299

County of Santa Barbara et al. v. Island View Ranch, LLC, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior

Court Case No. 21CV02021

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Administrative Agenda

All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call

vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a

member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative

Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Administrative Items

A-1)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

23-00316

Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of a contract with Brown Armstrong

Accountancy Corporation (Brown Armstrong) for the County's Annual Financial Audits, as

follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the contract with

Brown Armstrong [not a local vendor] in the amount of $145,000.00 to perform the following audit

services, for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023:

i) The annual financial audit for the County;

ii) The Single Audit;

iii) The First 5 Commission’s annual financial audit; and

iv) The annual Treasury financial and compliance audits;

b) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to approve change orders for up to two additional Single Audit

Major Programs of $6,000.00 each, if identified, that exceed the seven included in the Single Audit

base amount for a total contract amount not to exceed $157,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;

and

c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they are government fiscal

activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially

significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through iv) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-2)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

23-00334

Consider recommendations regarding Property Tax Administrative Cost Recovery for Fiscal Year

(FY) 2022-2023 (SB2557), as follows:

a) Receive and file a report prepared by the Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller determining

recoverable FY 2022-2023 Property Tax Administrative Costs;

b) Adopt a Resolution to recover property tax administrative costs pursuant to California Revenue

and Taxation Code Section 95.3; and

c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-68

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00231

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Idea Engineering, Inc. for Fiscal Years

(FY) 2022-2024, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with Idea Engineering, Inc. for the development of countywide mental health and

substance use stigma and discrimination reduction materials, a license to the “STAY” suicide

prevention Turn-Key media campaign package, and research and development of a media plan for

the County for a total Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $621,435.00 for the period of

March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;

b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to

authorize use of County’s name or logo or any variation of such name or logo in any publicity,

advertising or promotional materials required to provide services to County under the Agreement

per Section 12 of the Agreement; suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for

convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per

Section 26 of the Agreement, all without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without

requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to

rescind this delegated authority at any time; 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

physical 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be continued, as follows: May 2, 2023 in Santa Barbara. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-4)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00342

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Events Enterprises, Inc. For Southern

Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) Workforce Education and Training (WET), Fiscal Year

(FY) 2022-2023, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with Events Enterprises, Inc., (not a local vendor), for planning and overall event

coordination of the Persons Centered Engagement Strategies conference for the SCRP WET

program, for the period of May 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023, with a maximum contract amount not

to exceed $250,000.00 for FY 2022-2023; inclusive of $200,000.00 under Purchase Order

CN1917 but which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and supersedes Purchase Order CN1917;

b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to

suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of

the Agreement and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement,

all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an

amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at

any time; and

c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal

activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a

potentially significant physical 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Delegated; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-5)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00328

Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara Racial Equity Grant Program

Award Disbursement Recommendations, as follows:

a) Receive and file an interim report from The Fund for Santa Barbara (The Fund) regarding its

administration of the County’s Racial Equity Grant Program and grant award recommendations;

b) Approve and authorize The Fund to disburse the County of Santa Barbara’s Racial Equity Grant

Program funds to selected applicants through June 30, 2026 and in accordance with the Regranting

Agreement between the County and The Fund, executed on December 13, 2022; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they

consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the

environment; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist of government fiscal

activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-6)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00335

Consider recommendations regarding the approval and execution of HOME Program (HOME)

Loan Documents with Good Samaritan Shelter for rehabilitation and improvement work to a

single-family residence located at 2723 Marlberry Street in the City of Santa Maria, (the Project),

Fourth District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to a County HOME-ARP Loan

Agreement, adding $100,000.00 in HOME funds, an Amended and Restated HOME Deed of

Trust, an Amended and Restated HOME Regulatory Agreement, and a HOME Promissory Note

in the original principal amount of $100,000.00 (collectively, the “HOME Loan Documents”), with

Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Sam), for an increased total loan amount of $500,000.00

(HOME-ARP Loan) as financial support for the Project;

b) Conduct a Public Hearing approving a Substantial Amendment to Santa Barbara County’s

2018-2019 Annual Action Plan, which is being revised to add and include $100,000.00 in HOME

funds to the Project, and for which the Public Notice 30-day Public Comment period commenced

on March 4, 2023, and concludes at the end of the April 4, 2023 Board Hearing; and

c) Find that the recommended actions related to the proposed Project qualify as a Categorical

Exemption based on Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Abstained:

A-7)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00325

Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for

$80,848.00 with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (FBSMV) for grant support services required

by the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement that will provide

funding in the amount of $80,848.00 from the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of HUD to FBSMV for Youth Homelessness

Demonstration Program compensation of youth and FBSMV staff contributing to development of

the Coordinated Community Plan, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), recruitment of Review

and Rank Committee, Project Monitoring, and Youth Action Board (YAB) attendance and

management (Professional Services Agreement);

b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to authorize and execute amendments

to the Professional Services Agreement within the limits set forth therein; and

c) 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 mechanism 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-8)

23-00317

COUNTY COUNSEL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL

AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a seventh amendment to the Agreement for Professional

Legal Services with Outside Counsel Meyers Nave, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water

Conservation District:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara

and the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the Seventh

Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services with the law firm Meyers Nave to

increase the contract amount by $2,000,000.00 for a total not to exceed contract amount of

$6,550,000.00; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists

of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical

changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and

Water Conservation District:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

COUNTY COUNSEL

23-00318

Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution authorizing County Counsel to partially settle the

litigation County of Santa Barbara v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-2804), as

follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution that approves and authorizes County Counsel or her designee to execute the

following agreements to partially settle the litigation County of Santa Barbara and the People of the

State of California v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-2804):

i) Subdivision Participation and Release Forms which include a release of all claims against the

following Defendants and their “Released Entities” for their conduct complained of in the litigation:

1) CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc.;

2) Walgreens Co.;

3) Walmart Inc.;

4) Allergan Finance LLC (f/k/a Actavis, Inc., f/k/a Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) and Allergan

Limited (f/k/a Allergan plc, f/k/a Actavis plc); and

5) Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., the Actavis Generic

Entities, and Anda Inc.;

ii) Proposed California State-Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement

Funds, which shall enable the County of Santa Barbara to receive and direct the use of a portion of

settlement funds distributed to the State of California for approved opioid abatement activities; and

iii) California-Subdivision Backstop Agreements, in a form substantially similar to those included as

Appendix 3 to the California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of

Settlement Funds, which will allow the County to pay the contingency fees of Outside Counsel

Keller Rohrback from the recovered settlement funds in an amount not to exceed 15% of the

County’s recovery plus costs; and

b) 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 activities that will not result in direct or indirect

physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) 1) through 5) ii) and iii) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-69

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-10)

COUNTY COUNSEL

23-00327

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside

Counsel Andrade Gonzalez LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Professional Legal

Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Andrade Gonzalez LLP for a total not to

exceed amount of $450,000.00 and term ending December 31, 2024; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists

of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical

changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-11)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00308

Consider recommendations regarding AB 199 Revenue Impact Report for Fiscal Years

2018-2019 through 2020-2021 from Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated in AB 177, as follows:

a) Approve the AB 199 Revenue Impact Report for Fiscal Years 2018-2019 through 2020-2021

from Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated in AB 177 pursuant to Government Code Section 29554(e);

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter and direct County Executive Office (CEO)

staff to send the letter and report to the State of California Director of Finance, the Legislative

Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and

c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)

that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government

administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-12)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00343

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008466; 0008759; and 0008774 (Majority Vote

Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008762; 0008776; 0008780; 0008788; and

0008792 (4/5 Vote Required).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

23-00320

Consider recommendations regarding the re-ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency

Caused by Drought Conditions, Last Action February 7, 2023, (Sixty-Day Renewal), as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought

Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630;

b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for re-ratification of

the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and

c) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269(a).

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 23-70

b) Directed; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-14)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

23-00319

Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the Santa Barbara County

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (the Plan) Update (February 2023), as follows:

a) Adopt by Resolution the updated Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation

Plan, and resolve to integrate by reference the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard

Mitigation Plan into the Santa Barbara County Safety Element of the Comprehensive Plan, with the

next Safety Element update in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Sections

65302 and 8685.9;

b) Authorize the Director of Emergency Management to finalize any required revisions from FEMA

to the Plan; and

c) Determine that the adoption of this Plan is categorically exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided by CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3). (No

possibility of impact on the environment).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 23-71

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00331

Consider recommendations regarding a construction contract for the County of Santa Barbara

Elections and VA Building Roof Replacement Project, Project No: 21060, Second District, as

follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve the plans and specifications for the County of Santa Barbara Elections and VA

Building Roof Replacement Project No. 21060 (Project) on file in the General Services Capital

Projects office;

b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract in the base amount

of $452,000.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Best Contracting Services, Inc. (Construction

Contract);

c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for the Construction

Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $36,100.00, as authorized under California Public

Contract Code Section 20142;

d) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) under Sections 15301, subdivision (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the Project

constitutes a minor alteration to a public structure involving negligible or no expansion of existing or

former use, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis; and

e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008766.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded, approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-16)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00314

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for professional services of independent

contractor with Shield7 Consulting LLC, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a professional services agreement with Shield7

Consulting LLC for the annual renewal of Check Point support and licensing in a total contract

amount not to exceed $219,778.00, for the period beginning April 11, 2023, through April 10,

2024;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008777; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are a government funding mechanism or other

government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may

result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00329

Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport, US Forest Service Building

Project and Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Architectural and Engineering Services,

Project No. 21062, Third District, as follows: (4/5/ Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with 19six

Architects to provide professional architectural and structural design with construction

administration services for the rebuilding of the U.S. Forest Service apparatus bay building project,

located at 910 Airport Road, Santa Ynez, California, in an amount not to exceed $244,255.00;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008793; and

c) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, because they

consist only of design services for possible future actions that the Board has not approved,

adopted, or funded, and that will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00341

Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of Government Code Section 31646(c), as

follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution making the provisions of Government Code Section 31646(c) applicable to

the County, which would allow Santa Barbara County Employee Retirement System (SBCERS)

members to purchase retirement service credit for an unpaid leave due to the serious illness of a

family member when the absence is eligible for coverage under the federal Family and Medical

Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA); and

b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15378(b)(5) that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that

will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-72

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-19)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00330

Consider recommendations regarding a Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant

Agreement, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2027, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute Agreement No.

22-10683 with California Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Office for

Centers for Disease Control (CDC), PHEP, State General Fund (GF) Pandemic Influenza, and

Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Hospital Preparedness Program

(HPP) in the amount not to exceed $3,551,903.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30,

2027;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute amendments to

Agreement No. 22-10683 to amend the financial year individual fund limits to allow unexpended

funds from a financial year to be carried forward to subsequent financial years for the PHEP and

HPP grant programs as authorized by the State and so long as that “carry-forward” amount does

not exceed a cumulative amount of $200,000.00 per year, upon review and approval of Auditor

Controller and County Counsel;

c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director, or designee, to sign associated

representations and certifications with the California Department of Health Care Services for

Agreement No. 22-10683; and

d) Determine that these activities are not a “Project” per the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are

government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result

in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) and c) Approved and authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-20)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00339

Consider recommendations regarding a Student Support Agreement with California State

University, Northridge, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Student Support Agreement between Santa

Barbara County and California State University Northridge for the period of five (5) years,

terminating on April 4, 2027;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to make immaterial amendments to the

Agreement with California State University Northridge in accordance with Agreement Section 21,

upon review and concurrence by County Counsel’s Office through April 4, 2027; and

c) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because the

actions are organization and administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct

or indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

23-00313

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA

COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver on Competition in Purchase of Huber

Technologies, Inc. Maintenance Parts and Services for Laguna County Sanitation District, Fourth

and Fifth Districts, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:

a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County

Code Section 2-39(c) to procure maintenance services and replacement parts from Huber

Technology, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually, without being required to

conduct a formal bid process through June 30, 2028; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it is for continuing

maintenance activities for the purchase of supplies and maintenance services.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-22)

23-00326

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response

Actions from the Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as

follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water

Conservation District:

a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken

pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to

emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects

following the recent storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will

not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;

b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works

Director;

c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency

action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until

the actions are terminated;

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the

provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15269(c) on January 24, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis

on January 24, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the

provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) on February 7,

2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on February 7, 2023, and the proposed

action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors, Flood Control and

Water Conservation District:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed;

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

d) Approved; and

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-23)

23-00322

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Cooperative Agreement for Battles Road Drainage

Improvements, Fifth District, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Cooperative Agreement for Construction of

Improvements on Battles Road with the City of Santa Maria associated with drainage

improvements for Specific Plan Area 5B in the incorporated Santa Maria area; and

b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15162, and as specified in the CEQA Findings, the actions proposed to implement the

Cooperative Agreement are within the scope of the environmental review documents for the

Blosser-Southeast Specific Plan Amendment (Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report

No. 1994107909 certified by lead agency City of Santa Maria September 15, 2020) and that no

additional environmental review is required.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-24)

23-00332

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Emergency Dredging Project

(23STM1), First District, as follows:

a) Approve plans and specifications for the Salt Marsh Emergency Dredging Project (23STM1);

b) Award the construction contract for the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Emergency Dredging Project, in

the amount of $3,175,961.00 to the lowest responsible bidder Dixon Marine Services, Inc. subject

to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications

applicable to the project and as required by law;

c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Construction

Agreement upon return of the contractor’s executed contract documents, and the review and

approval of the County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized

representatives;

d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work

being performed under the Construction Contract, in an amount not to exceed $171,298.05 to

complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Emergency

Dredging Project; and

e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the

provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15269(c) - Emergency Projects. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis

on February 27, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Approved and authorized;

d) Authorized; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-25)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00345

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Bonita School Road

Environmental Clearance Contract, Project No. 862367, Fifth District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for

Services of Independent Contractor with Padre and Associates Inc. for the Bonita School Road

Bridge 51C-230 Replacement Project No. 862367 over the Santa Maria River to extend the term

of the contract to April 30, 2024 and to increase the original contract amount of $116,104.00 by

$45,000.00 for a total Agreement amount up to and not to exceed $161,104.00 for additional field

surveys and 408 permit support and analysis; and

b) Find that the proposed contract extension, 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

the environment.), therefore no environmental document is required.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-26)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00315

Consider recommendations regarding Delivery and Quantity “As Needed” Surveyor Services

Contracts, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute three (3) Agreements for Services of

Independent Contractor with MNS, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., and Diversified Project Services

International, Inc. for surveying services on an “as needed” basis through June 30, 2027, with work

being initiated via Task Orders, with a minimum amount of $50,000.00, and a total amount not to

exceed $950,000.00 for each agreement;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Task Orders and

approve Task Order amendments within the scope of the Agreement, upon concurrence with the

Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel. No single Task Order shall exceed

$500,000.00;

c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes

in accordance with the terms of each Agreement; and

d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational

or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in

the environment).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) and c) Approved and authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-27)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00321

Consider recommendations regarding a conservation easement deed on portions of the Tajiguas

Landfill and Baron Ranch Properties, Third District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Escrow Package between the County as

Grantor and Land Trust of Santa Barbara County as Grantee for the establishment of a

Conservation Easement associated with obtaining an Incidental Take Permit from the United States

Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 10 of the Federal Endangered Species Act for the Tajiguas

Landfill and ReSource Center;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the “Deed of Conservation Easement” creating and

conveying to the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County a Conservation Easement on land owned by

the County consisting of portions of APN 081-100-005, 081-150-026 and 081-150-032

(approximately 110 acres);

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the “Payment of Transfer Fee Required” Notice;

d) Approve and authorize the one-time endowment payment of sixty-six thousand dollars

($66,000.00), to provide for the perpetual administration and annual monitoring of the

Conservation Easement;

e) Authorize the Director of Public Works and/or Director of General Services or designee to

execute any additional related documents and pay closing fees required to facilitate the County’s

establishment and granting of the Conservation Easement; and

f) Determine that the proposed actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15313 and 15317 related to the

preservation of wildlife and open space habitat and approve posting a Notice of Exemption on that

basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) Approved and authorized;

e) Authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-28)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00323

Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection

System Phase IIIF, Fiscal Year 2022-2023, County Project No. 828396, Third District, as

follows:

a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill

Groundwater Protection System Phase IIIF Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Project on file in the Public

Works Department;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $1,213,320.00 to the lowest responsible

bidder, Raminha Construction, Inc., 11505 Halcon Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, subject to the

provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to

the project, as required under California Law;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract with Raminha

Construction, Inc.;

d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve as change orders

supplemental work itemized in the Estimate of Job Costs in the contract documents up to

$75,000.00;

e) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve as change orders for a

contingency amount up to $76,916.00, for a total not to exceed authorization of $1,365,236.00;

and

f) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no

substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of substantial

importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill

Groundwater Protection System Phase IIIF Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Project, or of the sufficiency

or feasibility of mitigation measures. Therefore, the approval of the plans and specifications and

contract for construction of the project is within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas

Landfill Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report (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 Subsequent EIR (08-EIR-00000-00007)

(SCH No. 2008201052) certified by the Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2009, and that no new

environmental document is required.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) and e) Authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-29)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00324

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for services with independent contractor

Geosyntec Consultants for construction quality assurance services for the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill

Groundwater Protection System Phase IIIF Project, County Project No. 828396, Third District,

as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) in an amount not to exceed

$224,679.00 to provide construction quality assurance services and engineering support for the

construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IIIF Project;

and

b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 IIIF (Project No. 828396) or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation

measures, and therefore the approval of this contract for construction quality assurance services 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 Subsequent

EIR (08-EIR-00000-00007) certified May 5, 2009 and no new environmental document is

required.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-30)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

23-00333

Consider recommendations regarding an acceptance of Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant,

as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Sheriff to accept the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from

the California Board of State and Community Corrections in an amount not to exceed

$348,233.00 for a project period from July 1, 2022 to December 1, 2025;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008795, appropriating $348,233.00 in Grant Revenue

and corresponding expenses; and

c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15738(b)(4), as it is the creation of a

government funding mechanism or other 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00309

Consider recommendations regarding a Social Services amendment to a Salary Resolution

allocating an additional nineteen (19) Full Time Employees (FTEs), as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Resolution to allocate nineteen (19) additional full-time

(1.0 FTE) positions to the Department of Social Services’ authorized position allocations effective

April 17, 2023; and

b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), the creation of government funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any

specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-73

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-32)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00310

Consider recommendations regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Family

Service Agency of Santa Barbara for Child Welfare Services Counselling Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement

with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara (local vendor), to provide Child Welfare Services

Counseling Services, for a total increased contract amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the

period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and renew for a total contract amount not to exceed

$72,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00311

Consider recommendations regarding a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with Santa Barbara

Family Care Center dba Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County for

Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with

Santa Barbara Family Care Center dba Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara (local

vendor), to provide Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children to increase the

total contract amount not to exceed to $888,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June

30, 2023; 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Board of Supervisors

A-34)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

23-00352

Approve the reappointment of Ronald Caird to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, term ending

February 28, 2027, Second District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-35)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

23-00356

Approve the appointment of Abraham Melendrez to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30,

2026, Fifth District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

23-00358

Approve the appointment of Susan Heybl to the Civil Service Commission, term ending May 31,

2027, Fifth District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Hearing Requests

A-37)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00306

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Ordinance setting

compensation and benefits for members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, as

follows:

(Set a hearing for May 2, 2023. Time estimate: 10 minutes)

a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting

compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:

i) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for

salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;

ii) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for

members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in

mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and

iii) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the

Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022

Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area;

b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and

c) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023 to consider the adoption

(second reading) of an amendment to Ordinance 5119 which sets the compensation and benefits

for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:

i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting

compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:

1) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for

salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;

2) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for

members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in

mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and

3) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the

Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022

CPI-U; and

ii) 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 potential physical

impacts 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: May 2, 2023 in Santa Barbara

(TIME EST. 10 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-38)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00297

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon

Sewer District), Resolution Relative to Collection of Sewer Service Charges and Sewer

Connection Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows:

(Set a hearing for May 9, 2023. Time estimate: 15 minutes)

Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12:

a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board a report entitled County Service Area 12 Fixed

Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;

b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of sewer service charges and sewer connection

charges for County Service Area 12 on the tax roll in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and

c) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code and Section

15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are for the

establishment of service charges for services provided with County Service Area 12, that no

expansion of services or facilities will result, that the fees will be used for meeting operating

expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the filing of a Notice of

Exemption on that basis.

Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12:

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: May 9, 2023 in Santa Maria (EST.

TIME 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-39)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00296

Consider recommendations regarding establishing benefit assessments for County Service Areas 3,

31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth

Districts, as follows:

Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa

Barbara North County Lighting District:

a) Adopt a Resolution setting a public hearing on May 9, 2023 to establish benefit assessments for

County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting

District; and

(Set a hearing for May 9, 2023. Time estimate: 15 minutes)

b) At the hearing on May 9, 2023 consider the following recommendations:

i) Receive and file Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for County Service

Area 3, County Service Area 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District with the

Clerk of the Board;

ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County

Service Areas 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;

iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County

Service Areas 31 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;

iv) Do not establish the benefit assessments (set to zero) in those portions of the Santa Barbara

North County Lighting District authorized to do so for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and

v) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15273(a)(1),(2),(3) and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines

because they are for the establishment of benefit assessment rates for services provided by County

Service Areas 3 and 31, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that revenues will be

used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the

filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 3, County Service Area

31 and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-74

b) i) through v) Set for May 9, 2023 in Santa Maria (EST. TIME 15 MINS.).

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-40)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00307

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid

Waste Services) of the County Code Regarding Minimum Number of Franchised Haulers in the

Unincorporated Area, as follows:

(Set a hearing for May 2, 2023. Time estimate: 15 minutes)

a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste

Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code in the unincorporated area of the County;

b) Read the title, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services) of the Santa

Barbara County Code” and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and

c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023, to consider recommendations, as

follows:

i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste

Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code; and

ii) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15378(b)(5) that the amendment is not a project under CEQA because it is an administrative

activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: May 2, 2023 in Santa Barbara

(EST. TIME 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-41)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00312

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the County Active Transportation Plan, as

follows:

(Set a hearing for May 2, 2023. Time estimate: 1 hour)

a) Adopt a Resolution to adopt the County Active Transportation Plan; and

b) Find that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20, which statutorily exempts active

transportation plans, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), and

direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: May 2, 2023 in Santa Barbara

(EST. 1 HR.). The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-42)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

23-00336

Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use

Ordinance, as follows:

a) Set a hearing for May 2, 2023 to consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to

re-adopt and amend the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and

(Set a hearing for May 2, 2023. Time estimate: 30 minutes)

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;

On May 2, 2023, consider recommendations, as follows:

i) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance re-adopting the Santa Barbara County

Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;

ii) Receive and file the annual military equipment report;

iii) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to re-adopt and amend

the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;

iv) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;

v) 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; and

vi) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023 to consider the adoption

(Second Reading) of an Ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy, as follows:

1) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend

the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and

2) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to 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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Set for May 2, 2023 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 30 MINS.); and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Honorary Resolutions

A-43)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00355

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Chief Kevin Taylor upon his retirement from the

Montecito Fire Protection District after over 35 years of faithful and distinguished service to the

citizens of Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-75

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-44)

A-45)

A-46)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00361

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Araceli Velasco upon her retirement from the

Board of Supervisors Department after over 25 years of faithful and distinguished service to the

citizens of Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-76

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

23-00347

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ruth Paige upon her retirement from the

Auditor-Controller’s Office after over 39 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of

Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-77

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR NELSON

23-00338

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sergeant Matthew McFarlin upon his retirement

from the Sheriff’s Office after over 28 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of

Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-78

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-47)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

23-00351

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Michael Camacho-Craft upon his retirement from

the Public Health Department after over 23 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens

of Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-79

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-48)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

23-00353

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dr. Robert Guerra upon his retirement from the

Public Health Department after over 19 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of

Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-80

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Resolutions to be Presented

A-49)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00349

Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of April 2023 as National Poetry Month in Santa

Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-81

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-50)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

23-00357

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of April 2023 as Donate Life Month in Santa Barbara

County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-82

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-51)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

23-00344

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 23, 2023 through April 29, 2023 as National

Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-83

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-52)

A-53)

A-54)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

23-00346

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 1, 2023 through April 7, 2023 as Week of the

Young Child in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-84

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

23-00350

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of April 2023 as Healthy People Healthy Trails Month

in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-85

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

23-00348

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dinah Perez Lockhart upon her retirement from the

Community Services Department after over 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the

citizens of Santa Barbara County and the local community.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-86

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-55)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00354

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Teresa Curto of the Clerk Recorder-Assessors

Office as the April 2023 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-87

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

23-00002

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) (23-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Concerns with Increase in IV Evictions and Request for Urgency Ordinance

on Just Cause for Residential Evictions – Geoffrey Wheeler, Drea Moreno,

Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, Marcos Aguilar, Linda Honikman, Rachel Sim, Fernando

Cortes, Chanyce Rose, Maria Hernandez, Zoila Cabrera, Marisela Becerra, Jean

Zeibak, Nadia Abushanab, Cristian Torres, Frank Rodriguez, Jonathon Abboud,

Omar Figueredo, Sam Szepsi, Nani Harris, Angeliza Sanchez, Joshua Michael

Chan, Ananya Kepper, Alec Sandoval, Chelsea Lancaster, Marcy Ortiz, Alejandra

Torres, Pedro Zamora, Chela Hazen, Stanley Tzankov, and Wendy Santamaria

addressed the Board

Re: Concerns with Santa Barbara County Trails – Kevin Wallace, Gordon Sichi,

and Kevin Snow addressed the Board

Re: Concerns with Time Allocated for General Public Comment/Request for

Response on Concerns with the Santa Maria Levee - George Alvarez addressed

the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

23-00298

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for

the Auditor-Controller’s Office, 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 Barbara Zamora is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Auditor-Controller’s Office before 180 days have passed from the date of her retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to appoint retired employee Barbara Zamora as

an extra help employee to provide assistance with payroll processing, not to exceed 960 hours of

annual service, with an effective start date of April 3, 2023; and

c) Determine 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:08 AM - 11:14 AM (6 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00299

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a retirement waiver and extra help services for

the Behavioral Wellness Department, 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 Leonora Kearney, is necessary to fill a critically needed

position in the Long-Term Care Team of the Behavioral Wellness Department before 180 days

have passed from her date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Behavioral Wellness Department to appoint retired employee,

Leonora Kearney, as an Extra Help employee to provide on a part time basis not to exceed 960

hours of annual service with an appointment effective date of April 6, 2023; and

c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the

government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are

therefore 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:15 AM - 11:16 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

FIRE DEPARTMENT

23-00304

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for

the Fire Department, 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 Sonia Thompson is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Fire Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief to appoint retired employee, Sonia Thompson, as an Extra

Help employee to provide assistance with specialized grants administration services on a part time

basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date of April 5, 2023; 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 because the actions are organizational or administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:17 AM - 11:18 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00302

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for

the Public Health Department, 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 Suzanne Jacobson is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Public Health Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to appoint retired employee

Suzanne Jacobson as an Extra Help employee to assist with financial accounting services, training,

and specialized projects not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an effective start date of

April 4, 2023; 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 because the actions are organizational or administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:19 AM - 11:20 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00303

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for

the Public Health Department, 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, Manuel Crisostomo, is necessary to fill a critical need in

the Public Health Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to appoint retired employee

Manuel Crisostomo as an Extra Help employee to assist with technical assistance for the incoming

Public Health Lab Supervisor not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an effective start date

of April 4, 2023; 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 because the actions are organizational or administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 5/9/2023

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be continued, as follows: May 9, 2023 in Santa Maria on the

Departmental Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

23-00295

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver

for the Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian (Lisa Northrup), 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 Lisa Northrup is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian before 180 days have passed from the date of her

retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian to appoint retired employee

Lisa Northrup as an extra help employee to provide assistance with specialized conservatorship

services on a part time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date

of April 3, 2023; and

c) Determine 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:20 AM - 11:21 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

23-00294

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver

for the Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian (Tara Uhrig), 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 Tara Uhrig is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian before 180 days have passed from the date of her

retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Guardian to appoint retired employee

Tara Uhrig as an extra help employee to provide assistance with specialized conservatorship

services on a part time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date

of April 3, 2023; and

c) Determine 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:22 AM - 11:23 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00363

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Ambulance Request-for-Proposal

(Ambulance RFP) Update and Direction Request, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.)

a) Receive and file the Intent to Award the Ambulance RFP No. 8010001 to American Medical

Response (AMR), West;

b) Authorize the Public Health Department Director, and/or designee, to negotiate an exclusive

contract for Ambulance Services with AMR; or

c) Cancel the Ambulance RFP in part or in whole upon finding that cancellation is in the best

interest of the County and provide direction to staff to:

i) Start a new competitive procurement process; or

ii) Update the current exclusive “grandfathered” agreement with AMR for Service Area 1; or

iii) Let the current exclusive “grandfathered” agreement expire and enter into a “non-exclusive”

ambulance arrangement; or

iv) Explore other options for ambulance service delivery; and

d) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA

Guidelines, because it consists of the creation of a government funding mechanism or other

government fiscal activities, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:34 AM - 1:27 AM (1 HR. 53 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) and c) i) and ii) No action taken;

c) iii) Approved; Canceled the Ambulance Request-for-Proposal in part or in

whole upon finding that cancellation is in the best interest of the County and

provided direction to staff to: Let the current exclusive “grandfathered”

agreement expire and enter into a “non-exclusive” ambulance arrangement;

Further directed staff to explore potential amendments to the County’s

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan and amendments to County Code to

implement a non-exclusive emergency ambulance services, including exploring

moving Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) from Public Health

to the County Fire Department, and directed staff to return to the Board and

report on proposed amendments;

c) iv) No action taken; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

23-00301

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Housing Element Update - Status and Next

Steps, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report regarding the recently submitted Draft Housing Element Update;

b) Provide direction to Planning and Development staff regarding next steps; and

c) Determine that the Board’s actions to receive this report and provide direction to staff is not a

project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections

15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5) and are not subject to environmental review.

HEARING TIME: 2:25 PM - 3:50 PM (1 HR. 25 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Provided; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

10)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

23-00293

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 23APL-00001 and

23APL-00002, appeals by Scott Smigel and Bruce Mackenzie of the Planning Commission’s

December 14, 2022, approval of the Highway 101 Widening project, Segment 4D (Case Nos.

21DVP-00000-00022 and 21CDP-00000-00076), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.

40 MIN.)

a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 23APL-00001 and 23APL-00002;

b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 21DVP-00000-00022 and

21CDP-00000-00076, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Consider the environmental effects of the project as shown in the Environmental Impact Report

(EIR) dated August 26, 2014, the Revised EIR dated October 27, 2017, the EIR Addendums

dated June 1, 2018, May 3, 2020, May 5, 2021, and February 2022 prepared and certified by

Caltrans, the lead agency, and determine that as reflected in the CEQA findings, no subsequent

EIR or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this project;

d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 21DVP-00000-00022 and

21CDP-00000-00076, subject to the conditions of approval.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 3:57 PM - 5:29 PM (1 HR. 32 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

Accepted into the record the following documents: Letter dated March 31, 2023

from Cathy and Bruce Milner; Ex-Parte received April 3, 2023 from First

District Supervisor Das Williams Office; and a Letter dated April 4, 2023 from

Tom Deardorff.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Absent:

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Denied the appeals, Case Nos. 23APL-00001 and 23APL-00002;

b) Adopted the required findings for approval of the Project; Case Nos.

21-DVP-00000-00022 and 21CDP-00000-00076, including the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Approved; and

d) Granted de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 21DVP-00000-00022 and

21CDP-00000-00076, subject to the conditions of approval and amending

Attachments 2 and 3, Condition No. 1 (Project Description) Paragraph 5 as

amended at the April 4, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

11)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00305

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for

the Human Resources Department, 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 Joseph Pisano is necessary to fill a critical need in the

Human Resources Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize Human Resources to appoint retired employee, Joseph Pisano, as an

Extra Help employee to provide assistance with specialized human resources and employee

relations services on a part time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective

start date of April 3, 2023; 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:23 AM - 11:24 AM (1 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Adjourned at 5:30 PM

Adjourned to

Special Meeting

Thursday, April 6, 2023

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

Challenges

IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU

MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE

PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Announcements

The meeting of Tuesday, April 4, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20

at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, April 8,

2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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