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, July 18, 2023

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 E. 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

Supervisor Nelson participated from the following remote location:

Work-Collective

2900 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100-200

Bend, Oregon 97703

Roll Call

Present:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the July 11, 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:

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

Supervisor Nelson

Abstained:

1 - 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

23-00740

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Kathy Torres v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No.

21CV02933.

Clay Murray, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; United States District Court, Central District

of California, Case No. 2:17cv-08805-GW-JPR.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)

Employee organization: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives;

Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated representatives: County

Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria Elena De Guevara.

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

23-00710

Consider recommendations regarding Year-End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations, as

follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for

County funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2023 (FY 2022-2023) which require a

majority approval vote (3/5) from the Board of Supervisors;

b) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for

County funds for the FY ended June 30, 2023 (FY 2022-2023) which require 4/5 approval vote

from the Board of Supervisors; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the

creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific

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

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through 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

23-00719

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Internal Audit Plan

(12-Months ending June 30, 2024), as follows:

a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) Auditor-Controller’s Internal

Audit Plan in accordance with the County of Santa Barbara Internal Audit Charter; and

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

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

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; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-3)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00732

Consider recommendations regarding the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA), Fiscal

Years (FYs) 2021-2024 Third Amendment and Termination, and FYs 2023-2027 New Services

Agreement for Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) and Mental Health Services (MHS), as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the FYs 2021-2024

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CADA (BC 21-013), a California

nonprofit (a local vendor), to add $750,000.00 in ADP funding as the service volume was greater

than anticipated at these sites for FY 2022-2023, for a new total maximum contract amount not to

exceed $8,605,912.00, inclusive of $8,278,966.00 in ADP funding ($2,194,640.00 for FY

2021-2022, $3,417,163.00 for FY 2022-2023, and $2,667,163.00 for FY 2023-2024) and

$326,946.00 in MHS funding ($108,982.00 per FY), for the period of July 1, 2021 through June

30, 2024;

b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the termination of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with CADA (BC 21-013) for convenience, effective June 30, 2023, to

enter into a new services agreement with CADA as set forth below in Recommended Action C

following the award of the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Outpatient

Services and Residential Treatment Services Request for Proposals for FYs 2023-2027 to

CADA;

i) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to issue a letter to

CADA terminating the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement that is substantially similar to the draft

provided; and

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

take actions necessary for the winddown of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement, subject to the

Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;

c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a FYs 2023-2027 Agreement for Services

of Independent Contractor with CADA, a California nonprofit (a local vendor), for the provision of

substance use disorder services for adolescents, youth, and adults and mental health services for

youth, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $15,102,450.00, inclusive of

$3,606,650.00 for FYs 2023-2024 and $3,575,400.00 annually for FYs 2024-2027, in ADP

funding with a total ADP funding amount of $14,332,850.00 and $192,400.00 per FY in MHS

funding with a total MHS funding amount of $769,600.00, for the period of July 1, 2023 through

June 30, 2027;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt services for convenience and make immaterial changes to the

Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement; amend program staffing requirements and

authorize additional services per Exhibit A-6; reallocate funds between funding sources per Exhibits

B ADP and MHS; adjust the incentive rate per Exhibits B ADP and MHS; and amend the

program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibits E ADP and MHS, 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

d) Determine that the above recommended 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) i) and ii) Approved, ratified and authorized;

c) i) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00734

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2024 Contract Termination with

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. and FYs 2023-2027 New Services Agreement with Tarzana

Treatment Centers, Inc. (Tarzana) for Alcohol and Drug Programs, as follows:

a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the termination of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Tarzana (BC-20281) for convenience, effective June 30, 2023, to

enter into a new services agreement with Tarzana as set forth below in Recommended Action B

following the award of the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) Drug-Medi-Cal

Residential Treatment Services for FYs 2023-2027 to Tarzana;

i) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to issue a letter to

Tarzana terminating the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement that is substantially similar to the draft

provided; and

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

actions necessary for the winddown of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement, subject to the Board’s

ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;

b) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute a FYs 2023-2027 Agreement for Services

of Independent Contractor with Tarzana, a California Corporation (not a local vendor), for the

provision of Residential Treatment Services to assist clients to obtain sobriety, for a total maximum

contract amount not to exceed $4,568,400.00 for FYs 2023-2027, inclusive of $1,142,100.00 for

FY 2023-2024, $1,142,100.00 for FY 2024-2025, $1,142,100.00 for FY 2025-2026, and

$1,142,100.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the FYs 2023-2027 Agreement for convenience per

Section 20 of the Agreement; make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26; amend

the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E; and reallocate funds during the term of

the Agreement per Exhibits B and B-1, 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 action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal

activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment 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 Capps, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) and ii) Approved, authorized and ratified;

b) i) Approved, authorized and ratified; Chair to execute; 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)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00735

Consider recommendations regarding Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC Drug Medi-Cal Organized

Delivery System (DMC-ODS), Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2024 Contract Termination and New

FYs 2023-2027 Service Contract, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the termination of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (BC 21-060) for convenience,

effective June 30, 2023, due to a new FYs 2023-2027 contract resulting from an award received

from the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Narcotic Treatment Programs;

i) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to issue a letter to

Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC terminating the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement that is substantially

similar to the draft provided; and

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

take actions necessary for the winddown of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement, subject to the

Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;

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

Contractor with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (not a local

vendor), for the provision of substance use disorder services, for a total Maximum Contract

Amount not to exceed $20,073,600.00, inclusive of $5,018,400.00 per FY, for the period of July

1, 2023 through June 30, 2027;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the FYs 2023-2027 Agreement for convenience

and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement,

respectively; reallocate funds between funding sources with discretion per Exhibit B of the

Agreement; and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E 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 acted on as follows:

a) i) and ii) Approved and authorized;

b) i) Approved, ratified 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-6)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00736

Consider recommendations regarding the Termination of Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2024 Services

Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter and New FYs 2023-2027 Services Agreement for

Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) and Mental Health Services (MHS), as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the termination of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter (BC 21-031) for convenience, effective June

30, 2023, to enter into a new services agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter as set forth below

in Recommended Action B following the award of the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System

(DMC-ODS) Residential Treatment Services, Outpatient Treatment Services, and Recovery

Residences Services Request for Proposals for FYs 2023-2027 to Good Samaritan Shelter;

i) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to issue a letter to

Good Samaritan Shelter terminating the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement that is substantially similar to

the draft provided; and

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

take actions necessary for the winddown of the FYs 2021-2024 Agreement, subject to the

Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;

b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a multi-year Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter, a California nonprofit (a local vendor), for

the provision of substance use disorder services and mental health services, for a total maximum

contract amount not to exceed $29,826,414.00, inclusive of $26,579,114.00 ($7,072,799.00 for

FY 2023-2024, $7,041,549.00 for FYs 2024-2025, $6,636,966.00 for FY 2025-2026, and

$5,827,800.00 for FY 2026-2027) in ADP funding and $3,247,300.00 ($811,825.00 annually) in

MHS funding for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial

changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; make changes

to the service locations per Exhibits A-2 through A-9 and A-11 through A-14; amend staffing

requirements per Exhibits A-3, A-9, A-11, A-12, and A-14; reallocate funds between funding

sources with discretion per Exhibits B ADP and MHS; and amend the program goals, outcomes,

and measures per Exhibits E ADP and MHS, 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 that 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 acted on as follows:

a) i) and ii) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) i) Approved, ratified 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-7)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00728

Consider recommendations regarding a Board Contract with Davis Guest Home, Inc., Fiscal Years

(FYs) 2022-2024, as follows:

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

Contractor with Davis Guest Home, Inc., (not a local vendor), for the provision of Intensive

Residential Treatment Services, for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024; for a contract

maximum amount not to exceed $565,000.00, inclusive of $215,000.00 for FY 2022-2023 and

$350,000.00 for FY 2023-2024; the FY 2022-2023 contract maximum is inclusive of

$200,000.00 under Purchase Order CN2531 but which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and

supersedes Purchase Order CN2531;

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-8)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00708

Consider recommendations regarding 2023 Homekey Program Application, First District, as

follows:

a) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to submit to the State of California

Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) a grant application for the

2023 Homekey Program in an amount not to exceed $3,100,000.00 for the acquisition of 2011

Oak Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Property), including all certifications, standard forms,

and other related documents (Application);

b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the Homekey Program, and

the acceptance and administration of Homekey funds;

c) Approve a reservation of up to $915,000.00 in funds made available by the Coronavirus Aid,

Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), or other available local, State or federal funds that

have been allocated to the County, which will serve as capital matching funds required under the

Homekey program for the acquisition of the Property by the Turner Foundation, and authorize the

Community Services Director to execute a Reservation Letter; and

d) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the

proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are

experiencing homelessness. and that the project satisfies the requirements described more fully in

Section 50675.1.4.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized;

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-163

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00709

Consider recommendations regarding eight (8) contracts to Senior Meal providers using American

Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute agreements (Agreements) with the following eight

(8) organizations to provide senior nutrition services to County residents using an aggregate of

two-hundred eighteen thousand dollars ($218,000.00) in ARPA funds:

i) Atterdag at Home, Inc. - $30,000.00;

ii) Food from the Heart - $30,000.00;

iii) Organic Soup Kitchen - $30,000.00;

iv) Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels - $30,000.00;

v) Santa Maria Valley Meals on Wheels - $30,000.00;

vi) Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People - $30,000.00;

vii) Santa Ynez Valley Senior Advisory Council (Solvang) - $8,000.00; and

viii) Santa Ynez Valley Senior Citizen Foundation (Buellton) - $30,000.00; 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; and

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 environments.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through viii) 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-10)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00704

Consider recommendations regarding a Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application, as

follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Community Services Director to apply for a Project

Development Grant with the draft Work Plan and Budget through the State of California Strategic

Growth Council’s (SCG) Transformative Climate Communities program;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with, Blue Sky Sustainable Living

Center, The True Nature Society dba Quail Springs, and Community Environmental Council; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), since

the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities 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;

RESOLUTION NO. 23-164

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-11)

23-00715

COUNTY COUNSEL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL

AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Atkinson,

Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo for Water Law Litigation, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

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

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

Services between the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo, from June 6, 2023 through June 30, 2025, for a total

not to exceed amount of $300,000.00; 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) in that it does not involve a

commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact to 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 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:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-12)

COUNTY COUNSEL

23-00695

Consider recommendations regarding the 2022 Biennial Review and amendments to the Conflict of

Interest Code of the Solvang Elementary School District, as follows:

a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of Solvang Elementary

School District as submitted; and

b) Determine the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that

will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-13)

COUNTY COUNSEL

23-00717

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Rogers

Joseph O’Donnell, APLC, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

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

Services with Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, APLC from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 in an amount

not to exceed $10,000.00; 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 and 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-14)

COUNTY COUNSEL

23-00737

Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Quarles

and Brady, LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

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

Services with and Quarles and Brady, LLP from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 in an amount not to

exceed $20,000.00; 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 and 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:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00731

Consider recommendations regarding a Letter of Support Request for AB 779: Groundwater:

Adjudication and AB 560: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: Groundwater Adjudication,

as follows:

a) Approve a letter of support for AB 779 and authorize the Chair to sign the letter;

b) Approve a letter of support for AB 560 and authorize the Chair to sign the letter; and

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

(CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended action

consists of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct

or indirect physical damages in the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

A-16)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00650

Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to Chapter 50 of the County Code -

Licensing of Cannabis Operations, as follows:

a) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 to the Santa

Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations amending the grounds to deny business

license applications and renewal business license applications based on the operator’s failure to file

cannabis tax reports by the due date and/or failure to pay county cannabis taxes by within 60 days

of the due date set out in Chapter 50A; and

b) Determine for the purposes of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:

i) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c) these actions are within the scope of the

Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and

Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No.

17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity

for the purposes of CEQA; and

ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the

Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is

required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR

due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the

severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with

respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions

of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial

increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of

substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which

was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the

time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the following situations

elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

ORDINANCE NO. 5187

b) i) and ii) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-17)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00718

Consider recommendations regarding a Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Collaborative

Workgroup Grant Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to execute a Grant

Agreement with DSH, Agreement No. 23-79016-000, to coordinate a collaborative community

stakeholder workgroup focused on developing and implementing local solutions to reduce Felony

Incompetent to Stand Trial commitments, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00, for the period

of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028;

b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to execute the

Contractor Certification Clause and California Civil Rights Laws Attachments;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008981 to receive $100,000.00 in intergovernmental

state revenue for services and supplies in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; 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, and pursuant to 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) and b) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-18)

23-00713

FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

COMMISSION

Consider recommendations regarding First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara

County Acceptance of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Accept $971,427.00 of one-time funding to First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and Families

Commission for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025 to coordinate the Regional Technical Assistance

for Home Visiting Coordination and Integration grant received from First 5 California;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009056 to establish appropriations of $485,713.50 in

First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and Families Commission Fund for Salary and Benefits

($120,779.85) and Service and Supplies ($364,933.65) for FY 2023-2024, funded by

unanticipated revenue from First 5 California; 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 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) Accepted; 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-19)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00706

Consider recommendations regarding a sole source purchase of a Mobile Nanogrid Emergency

Response Trailer, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) For the purchase of a Solar Mobile Nanogrid 100% Renewable Power for Emergency

Response trailer, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, waive competitive bidding by the County

and instead authorize the County Purchasing Agent to purchase this equipment in the amount of

$123,612.50 as a sole source procurement from Sesame Solar, Inc. of Jackson, Michigan, without

being required to conduct a formal bid process;

b) Recognize as revenue a portion of the settlement agreement in the amount of $100,000.00, as

outlined in the Statement of Decision issued by Judge Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court of

the State of California on March 3, 2020;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009062; and

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

that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to CEQA. 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 acted on as follows:

a) through d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-20)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00714

Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement for facilities and

infrastructure asset assessment and solar feasibility study for Gaviota Mariposa Reina Site, Project

No. 20036, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of

$490,772.00 with Michael Baker International, Inc., to provide a facilities and infrastructure asset

assessment and solar feasibility study for the property known as the Gaviota Mariposa Reina Site,

located at 17100 Calle Mariposa Reina, in Gaviota, California (APN 081-130-070);

b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve change orders in an amount

not to exceed $37,038.60;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request 0009062 for $527,810.60; and

d) Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because

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

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-21)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00721

Consider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara Courthouse - Historic Landmark Roof and

Building Envelope Restoration, Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA)

with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. for Architectural Design, Project No. 19013, First

District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the PSA with Architectural

Resources Group, Inc., a San Francisco-based California corporation, to extend the term of the

PSA to August 18, 2028, increase the fixed fee compensation payable under the PSA from

$272,980.00 to $599,386.00 (an increase of $326,406.00), and establish a Supplemental

Services Allowance of up to $26,149.00 (contingency amount), in addition to the increased fixed

fee compensation, for an increased PSA Maximum Compensation Limit in the amount of

$625,535.00;

b) Authorize the General Services Director, or designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders

up to an aggregate amount of $26,149.00; and

c) Find that the proposed project was determined on April 28, 2022, to be categorically exempt

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

Guidelines Section 15331 (Historic Resource Conservation) as this project is a renovation (in-kind)

of the roof, using as much of the old tile as possible, and an envelope restoration of a Historic

Building, and that the above action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption filed 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;

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-22)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00697

Consider recommendations regarding establishing the Job Classification of Public Health Officer, as

follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to establish the at-will job classification of Public Health Officer (Class No.

8050, Salary Range ID No. 11, $93.879 to $138.439 per hour) as well as reclassify one (1) 1.0

FTE legal position in the Public Health Department to this new job classification; and

b) Determine that the above action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are 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. 23-165

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-23)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00699

Consider recommendations regarding the establishment of Ambulance Operator Job

Classifications, as follows:

a) Approve the Side Letter between the County of Santa Barbara and Service Employees

International Union, Local 620, which establishes the terms and conditions of employment for the

Ambulance Operator job classifications;

b) Adopt the resolution to establish the classifications of Ambulance Operator-Paramedic (24 Hr.

Shift) (Class No. 0461, Range No. 0461, $25.000 to $30.000) Ambulance Operator-Paramedic

(Class No. 0462, Range No. 0462, $30.000 to $36.000 per hour) Ambulance Operator-EMT

(24 Hr. Shift) (Class No. 0463, Range No. 0463, $16.450 to $20.000 per hour), and, Ambulance

Operator-EMT (Class No. 0464, Range No. 0464, $19.740 to 24.000 per hour); and

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

15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any

commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on

the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-166

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-24)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

23-00703

Consider recommendations regarding a Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Award, as follows:

(4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award a grant to the Fish

Reef Project;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008922 to increase appropriations of $4,500.00 for

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 services and supplies funded by restricted fund balance; and

c) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the

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

Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA.

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:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-25)

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

23-00730

Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a Board of State and Community

Corrections (BSCC) Award of $1,122,341.00 for a grant agreement, budget and personnel

Resolution for Public Defense Pilot Grant Program (PDPP), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Defender to execute a multi-year grant agreement and

grant amendment with the BSSC for the PDPP accepting $1,122,341.00 for the grant agreement

term of March 1, 2022 through March 1, 2025;

b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Public Defender, or designee, to execute the BSSC Grant

Agreement and BSSC Grant Amendment for the PDPP with the BSCC accepting $1,122,341.00

($563,624.00 for Year 1 and $558,717.00 for Year 2) for the County of Santa Barbara to create

a Post-Conviction/Re-entry Unit, enhance data reporting, enhance our content management system

(eDefender); leading to data-driven decision making for the thirty-four-month grant project period

of March 1, 2022 through January 1, 2025 (BSCC Grant Agreement Term March 1, 2022

through March 1, 2025);

c) Approve and authorize the Public Defender, or designee, to execute subsequent reports

pursuant to BSCC Grant Agreement or make immaterial amendments that do not change the total

agreement amount, do not extend the term of the agreement, or change any other substantive terms

of the BSCC Grant Agreement and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority

at any time;

d) Approve and authorize the Public Defender, or designee, to execute subsequent reports

pursuant to BSCC Grant Agreement Amendment or make immaterial amendments that do not

change the total agreement amount, do not extend the term of the agreement, or change any other

substantive terms of the BSCC Grant Agreement and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this

delegated authority at any time;

e) Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Resolution to allocate three (3) additional full-time (1.0

FTE) positions to the Office of the Public Defender, effective July 24, 2023; and

f) 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 acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 23-167

b) Approved, ratified and authorized;

c) and d) Approved and authorized;

e) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-168

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Voluntary Rate Range

23-00711

Program/Intergovernmental Transfer 2021 Agreement with the State Department of Health Care

Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the amended Intergovernmental Transfer

Agreement (Contract No. 21-10203-A) regarding transfer of Public Funds from Public Health to

the Department of Health Care Services with a term of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

This Agreement replaces in its entirety the one previously approved by the Board on October 18,

2022 (Contract No. 21-10203);

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

to Contract No. 21-10203-A such as correcting clerical errors or updating contact information in

the Notices Section 5; and

c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

review as they are not a project under CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since this is a

government fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result

in a potentially significant 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; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and 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-27)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

23-00723

Consider recommendations regarding Preventing and Responding to ACEs-Associated Health

Conditions and Toxic Stress in Clinics through Community Engagement (ACEs PRACTICE)

Grant, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa

Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC), a California not-for-profit public benefit corporation to

accept and receive reimbursement funding from SBNC for ACEs PRACTICE grant activities for

the project period of September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023, in the amount of

$50,000.00; and

b) 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 activity, which does 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 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-28)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00698

Consider recommendations regarding the Final Map of Tract No. 14,831 Polo Villas,

17TRM-00000-00002; and, accept various Dedication of Easements for Public Utilities and Public

Trail per said map, Set Monument Deposit, First District, as follows:

a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,831 Polo Villas;

b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 66496 of the Subdivision Map Act, require the sub

divider to post a security to the Clerk of the Board in the total amount of $39,000.00 prior to

recordation of Final Map of Tract No. 14,831 Polo Villas to guarantee the payment of the cost of

setting of the interior monuments for the Final Map of Tract No. 14,831 Polo Villas, which must be

set within one year from the recordation of the map, as certified by the Surveyor on the Final Map

of Tract Map No. 14,831 Polo Villas;

c) Subject to recordation of the Final Map of Tract No. 14,831 Polo Villas, accept on behalf of

the public and authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse the Final Map of Tract No. 14,831

Polo Villas, accepting the offers of dedication as follows:

i) 5’ wide public utility easement as shown thereon;

ii) Public utility easement over Lot 8 as shown thereon;

iii) 20’ wide public utility easement as shown thereon;

iv) Variable width public utility easement as shown thereon; and

v) 15’ wide public trail easement as shown thereon; and

d) Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

Section 15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a

result of the recommended action because there are no substantial changes propose, no

environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and

therefore the recommended action is within the scope the environmental review documents for this

project [Revised Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (20NGD-00000-00001 approved and

adopted by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on February 24, 2021)] and no new

environmental document shall be prepared for this project.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved;

c) i) through v) 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-29)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00701

Consider recommendations regarding authority to advertise for Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Ridgeline

Tank Rehabilitation Phase 2, County Project No. 828986, Third District, as follows:

a) Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise for bids on the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill

Ridgeline Tank Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project (Project No. 828986); and

b) Determine that the proposed Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Ridgeline Tank Rehabilitation Phase 2

Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to

14 CCR 15301 (Existing Facilities) 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:

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-30)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00702

Consider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver Increase on Competition in Purchase of

Chemicals for Laguna County Sanitation District, Fourth District, as follows:

a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to increase the previously approved competitive bid

waivers per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure wastewater treatment process chemicals

from Brenntag Pacific, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 annually (increased from

$400,000.00 on May 10, 2022 Board action); and Garratt-Callahan Company in an amount not to

exceed $200,000.00 annually (increased from $75,000.00 on May 10, 2022 Board action),

without being required to conduct a formal bid process through June 30, 2027; 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 activity for the purchase of supplies.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00705

Consider recommendations regarding Jalama Road Culvert Replacement at Mile Post 4.3; Federal

Project DR-4305-17R-PJ0070, County Project No. 862415, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

a) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department, for construction

of Jalama Road Culvert Replacement at Mile Post 4.3;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $987,749.00 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 specifications applicable to the project, as

required under California law;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been reviewed

and approved as to form by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their

authorized representatives;

d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for a contingency

amount up to $61,888.00, for the construction of Jalama Road Culvert Replacement at Mile Post

4.3, for a total not to exceed authorization of $1,049,637.00;

e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008974 to increase appropriations of $1,156,700.00

in Public Works Roads-Capital Maintenance Fund for Services and Supplies funded by the

Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ($613,400.00) and

release of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance ($543,300.00); and

f) Determine the project was found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California

Environmental Quality Act and that the Director of Public Works or designee was authorized to

advertise for bids to construct this project on February 2, 2021. A Notice of Exemption was filed

on this basis on February 2, 2021, and the proposed action is within the scope of the above

reference 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; Chair to execute;

d) Authorized; and

e) and f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-32)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00707

Consider recommendations regarding Sagunto Street Sidewalk Infill; County Project No. 862431,

Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office, for

construction of Sagunto Street Sidewalk Infill;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $190,960.00 to the lowest responsible bidder,

R. Burke Corporation, P.O. Box 957, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, subject to the provision of

documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required

under California law;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been reviewed

and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized

representatives;

d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for a contingency

amount up to $19,096.00 for the construction of Sagunto Street Sidewalk Infill, for a total not to

exceed authorization of $210,056.00;

e) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0008975 to establish appropriations of $240,100.00

in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by a release

of Restricted Purpose of Fund balance; and

f) Determine the project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the

California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) (as the proposed project(s)

consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private

structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no

expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and

streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities), a Notice of

Exemption was filed on that basis, 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; Chair to execute;

d) Authorized; and

e) and f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00724

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

Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows:

(4/5 Vote Required)

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 at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of

consecutive weekly regular meetings, 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; and

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(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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-34)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00729

Consider recommendations regarding Purchase Contract CN4850 with Nichols Consulting

Engineers for Utility Cuts and Refuse Collection/Heavy Vehicles on Roads Impact Study, as

follows:

a) Receive and file Purchase Contract CN4850 with Nichols Consulting Engineers, not a local

vendor, to provide a service to evaluate the impacts of utility cuts and refuse collection trucks/heavy

construction vehicles on the County’s road for $120,000.00 with a term of May 10, 2023 to June

30, 2024; and

b) Determine that the recommended action is not a Project within the meaning of California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,

because the 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) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-35)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

23-00733

Consider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver on Competition in the Purchase of a

Proprietary Aerated Static Pile System at the Tajiguas ReSource Center, Third District, as follows:

a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding to procure a proprietary covered

aerated static pile compost system (SG MOBILE® System with GORE® Covers) for the Public

Works Department from Sustainable Generation, LLC, not a local vendor, in an approximate

amount of $4 million; and

b) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to advance a deposit of $100,000.00 to Sustainable

Generation, LLC in order to secure an order for the manufacture of the GORE® covers; and

c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental

Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2), as it involves administrative and other general policy

and procedure making activities that will 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) and 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

Board of Supervisors

A-36)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

23-00727

Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of $50,000.00 to the Oasis Senior and

Community Center for support of the Orcutt Area Seniors in Service Project, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $50,000.00 from the Fourth District Budget to the

Oasis Senior and Community Center for the Orcutt Area Seniors in Service Project;

b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County;

c) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 0009108; and

d) 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 not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) 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; and

b) through d) 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)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

23-00700

Set a hearing to consider the Applicant appeal of the Planning Commission’s April 26, 2023 denial

of the Existing Oil Lines 901/903 Valve Upgrade Project Amendment and Coastal Development

Permit, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, Third and Fourth Districts,

as follows:

(Set a Hearing for August 22, 2023. Time estimate: 2 hours)

a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;

b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and

22CDP-00000-00048, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) After considering the environmental review documents included as Attachment C of the

February 2, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report Addendum dated March 1, 2023 together

with previously adopted EIR/EIS and the CEQA exemption Sections 15301(b) [Existing

Facilities], 15303(d) [New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures], 15311 [Accessory

Structures], and CEQA Statutes Section 15284 [Pipelines], determine that as reflected in the

CEQA findings, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration shall be

prepared for this project; and

d) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and

22CDP-00000-00048, subject to the conditions of approval; or

Alternatively, the Board could deny the appeal and deny the project by taking the following actions:

a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;

b) Make the required findings for denial of the appeal and project, Case Nos. 23APL-00022,

21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048;

c) Determine that denial of the appeal and project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA

Guideline Section 15270(a), included as Attachment A of the Planning Commission Action Letter

dated May 3, 2023 including CEQA findings; and

d) Deny the Project, Case Nos. 23APL-00000-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and

22CDP-00000-00048.

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: August 22, 2023 in Santa Maria (EST.

TIME 2 HRS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Hartmann

Recused:

A-38)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

23-00716

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Annual TRUTH Act Report and

Community Forum, as follows:

(Set a hearing for August 22, 2023. Time estimate: 1 hour 30 minutes)

a) Receive and file the annual TRUTH Act report regarding United States Immigration and

Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals as required by Government Code Section

7283.1(d);

b) Hold the public hearing on August 22, 2023, as required by Government Code Section

7283.1(d), regarding ICE’s access to individuals, and receive and consider public comment; and

c) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government

that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a

project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)5) of

the CEQA Guidelines.

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

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: August 22, 2023 in Santa Maria

(EST. TIME 1 HR. 30 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Honorary Resolutions

A-39)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00720

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Heidi Holly upon her retirement from the

Friendship Center.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-169

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Resolutions to be Presented

A-40)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

23-00696

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of July 16, 2023 through July 22, 2023 as Pretrial,

Probation and Parole Supervision Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-170

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-41)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

23-00712

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of August 6, 2023 through August 12, 2023 as National

Health Center Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 23-171

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-42)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

23-00741

Consider recommendations regarding a performance-based salary adjustment for the County

Executive Officer (CEO), as follows:

a) Approve a 2.5% performance-based salary adjustment effective July 24, 2023 as allowed under

Section 4 of the Agreement for Services as CEO approved by the Board of Supervisors on August

24, 2021; and

b) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because it consists of government

funding mechanisms and/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) and b) Approved.

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: Expressed support for Bryan Rosen - Patty Pagaling addressed the Board

Re: Concerns with Conservator Ship Issues and Release of Funds - Bryan Rosen

addressed the Board

Re: Concerns with the County of Santa Barbara and the County of San Luis

Obispo Fraudulent COVID-19 Claims and Call For Recompense of Loss funds;

and Highlighted the Sex Offender Registration Act (SB 145) – George Alvarez

addressed the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

Department requests continuance of Departmental Item No. 1) to 8/22/2023

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00592

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business

Licensing Fee Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Ordinance 5181, “An

Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee”;

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

c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda to consider recommendations, as follows:

i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5181, “An

Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee”; and

ii) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:

1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the

Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and

Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)

(17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity

for the purposes of CEQA; and

2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the

Board on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because:

i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the

involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of

previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the

circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR

due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the

severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial

importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not

known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the

PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA Guidelines Section

15162(a)(3) apply.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 8/22/2023

HEARING TIME: 9:48 AM - 9:49 AM (1 MIN.)

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

that this matter be continued, as follows: August 22, 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

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00661

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of

the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3

(greater Goleta), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)

a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2023-2024 library special tax

rate in CSA No. 3 by 7.40%; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and

15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no

direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or

other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 9:50 AM - 9:52 AM (2 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 23-172

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

23-00662

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Special Tax

Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt

Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1

(Providence Landing), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed FY 2023-2024 Special

Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt

Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1

(Providence Landing);

b) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community

Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan);

c) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community

Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing);

d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District

No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax

to be levied on each parcel for FY 2023-2024 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other

designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list;

e) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District

No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to

be levied on each parcel for FY 2023-2024 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated

official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; and

f) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and

15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no

direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or

other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 9:53 AM - 10:07 AM (14 MIN.)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

23-00722

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Status Report on Criminal Justice Partners

Improvement Efforts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report on criminal justice improvement efforts;

b) Provide any direction, as appropriate; and

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

Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended

actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result

in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:08 AM - 11:03 AM (55 MIN.)

Received and filed a 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) Received and filed;

b) No action taken; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

23-00726

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health

Housing and Care Continuum Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a presentation on housing and care continuum progress to serve individuals

receiving specialty mental health and substance abuse recovery services within Santa Barbara

County; and

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

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, as organizational or

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

the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:19 AM - 12:38 PM (1HR. 19 MIN.)

Received and filed a staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

23-00739

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 2023 PROJECTED CALENDAR

The items below are projected to be placed on a Board of Supervisors agenda next month

and are subject to change. Therefore, these are draft and remain so until the final agenda is

created and posted on the Thursday preceding a Board of Supervisors’ meeting.

For information on a particular anticipated item, please contact the department noted.

For any other questions regarding the Board of Supervisors’ agendas,

please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at (805)568-2240.

Amendment to Cannabis Business License Fee Ordinance

County Executive Office

Contact: Brittany Odermann - bodermann@countyofsb.org

Pacific Pipeline Company’s Appeal of the Lines 901/903 Valve Upgrade

Planning and Development

Contact: Katie Nall - nallk@countyofsb.org

Isla Vista Library Service

Community Services Department

Contact: Ashley Watkins - awatkins@countyofsb.org

Annual TRUTH Act Report and Community Forum

Sherriff

Contact: Jarrett Morris - jam3768@sbsheriff.org

County ERP Project Update - Workday Implementation

County Executive Office

Contact: Kyle Slattery - kslattery@countyofsb.org

Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund Grant Cycle (CRMF)

Planning and Development

Contact: John Zorovich - Jzoro@countyofsb.org

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update and Presentation

County Executive Office

Contact: Jasmine McGinty - jmcginty@countyofsb.org

Adjourned at 2:26 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

511 East Lakeside Parkway

Santa Maria

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, July 18, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20

at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 22,

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

http://www.countyofsb.org