County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Das Williams

Second District - Laura Capps, Vice Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Chair

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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 August 27, 2024 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

County Executive Officer's Report

24-00001

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.

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced the following:

The county celebrated the groundbreaking of the new probation department

building on Garden street at 8:15 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024;

The county will receive a nearly $2,000,000.00 award from the U.S. Department

of Labor's National Farmworker Jobs Program. The grant will go to the county's

Farmworker Resource Center that helps provide training and career services to

help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents develop skills to

pursue careers in agriculture or non-agriculture sectors; and

The California Product Stewardship Council has named Kaitlyn Haberlin from

the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division of the Public Works

Department Associate of the Year.

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.

Resolutions to be Presented

A-1)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00923

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Cody Leeds of the Agricultural Commissioner’s

Department as the September 2024 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-192

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-00921

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 23, 2024 through September 29, 2024 as

Diaper Need Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-193

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

A-4)

A-5)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-00926

Adopt a Resolution honoring Los Padres ForestWatch upon 20 years of protecting the Los Padres

National Forest in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-194

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00899

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month in

Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-195

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-00924

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2024 as Rotary Month of Service in

Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-196

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-00898

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2024 as National Preparedness Month in

Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-197

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00919

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring SEE International for 50 Years of Service to the

Community of Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-198

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Administrative Items

A-8)

24-00907

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program Agreement

24-0431-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement

with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in an amount not to exceed $6,070.87 to

reimburse the County for the registration of Industrial Hemp growers and seed breeders and the

enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to industrial hemp for the period of July 1, 2024

through June 30, 2026; and

b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities

and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-9)

24-00908

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program Agreement

No. 23-0529-038-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as

follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the CDFA to receive

reimbursement and services related to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program in the

County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of

$212,144.15; and

b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities

and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-10)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-00912

Consider recommendations regarding Tulare County Office of Education Fiscal Year (FY)

2024-2025 Agency (Grant) Agreement for Friday Night Live (FNL) Program Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or

designee to execute the Agency (Grant) Agreement No. 250224 with the Tulare County Office of

Education, serving as administrator of the California Friday Night Live Partnership (CFNLP) on

behalf of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), for the provision of FNL

Program services in the County in the estimated amount of $45,000.00 for the period of July 1,

2024, through June 30, 2025; and

b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanism which does

not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and 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-11)

CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

24-00888

Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the agreement with Tenex Software

Solutions, Inc., as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Tenex Election Desk (TED) Amendment

to the Precinct Central Electronic Poll Book Contract with Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. to add

the 10X University solution used for election office online training, increasing the not-to-exceed

amount to $725,000.00 through June 30, 2026;

b) Authorize the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, or designee, to approve and sign amendments

to the components and services of this Agreement, with the concurrence of County Counsel,

Auditor-Controller and Risk Management, if the total cost of the amendments does not exceed

10% of the Agreement’s not to exceed amount; 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 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) 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-12)

CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

24-00889

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dominion

Voting Systems, Inc., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Voting System and

Services Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for the purchase of an 821D HiPro

InterScan ballot scanner and associated firmware and support and to upgrade existing hardware; to

increase the not-to-exceed amount from $2,400,000.00 to $3,500,000.00; and to update the

Pricing and Payment Schedule which includes additional annual firmware license fees and hardware

warranty fees;

b) Authorize the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, or designee, to approve and sign amendments

to the components and services of the Agreement, with the concurrence of County Counsel,

Auditor-Controller and Risk Management, if the total cost of the amendments does not exceed

10% of the Agreement’s not-to-exceed amount;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009895 to increase equipment capital asset

appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by $287,560.00 in the Department of

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Fund 0001; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378((b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of

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

physical changes in the environment.

Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board.

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:

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

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

A-13)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00913

Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to a Grant Agreement with the City of Santa

Barbara for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Arts and Culture Services and Programs, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute an amendment to the 2023-

2024 Arts Services Agreement with the City of Santa Barbara; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the action involves 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-14)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00917

Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Subrecipient Agreement for California

Homekey Funds for Hedges House of Hope, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a subrecipient agreement for the distribution of

California Homekey funding to Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS), subject to annual appropriations

and budget approval in the amount of $1,419,136.00 for Hedges House of Hope shelter

operations and essential services; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the

creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not

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

impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-15)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00918

Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Sub-Recipient Agreement and First

Amendment with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for General Fund Shelter Operations and

Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding to address Shelter Operations, as

follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Shelter Operations General Fund

Agreement with PATH to support and maintain service levels at the PATH Santa Barbara

Emergency Shelter, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not to

exceed $149,890.00 (Shelter Operations Agreement);

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the October 9, 2023 HHAP

Subrecipient Agreement with PATH to modify the Scope of Services to include operational

expenses and to add State-required shelter regulations language for compliance; and

c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); and finding that the actions

consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; Government Code

Section 8698.4, finding that the County has declared a shelter crisis and the action includes leasing

of County-owned land for a homeless shelter and financial assistance; and direct staff to file a

Notice of Exemption on these bases.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved and authorized; 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-16)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00914

Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental

Justice Community Change grant application, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Community Services Director to apply to the EPA Environmental

Justice Community Change Grant Program to implement various activities under the Resilient

Cuyama Valley initiative;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statutory Partner Agreement with Blue Sky

Center; 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) Approved and authorized;

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-17)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-00903

Consider recommendations regarding a Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and

Nourishment (BEACON) Revenue Agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 to provide Legal

Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement to provide Legal

Services between the County of Santa Barbara and BEACON with a period of performance from

July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for a projected revenue not to exceed $15,000.00; 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 the

actions consist 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-18)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-00909

Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement with Outside Bankruptcy

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

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for

Professional Legal Services with Spence, Desenberg and Lee, PLLC, extending the term to

September 1, 2025; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they are administrative

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

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-19)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-00911

Consider recommendations regarding Outside Counsel Contract Extension, Rimôn, P.C., as

follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for

Professional Legal Services with Rimôn, P.C., extending the term to September 14, 2026 and

adding $40,000.00, for a not-to-exceed amount of $115,000.00; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of

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

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-20)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00881

Consider recommendations regarding a response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report entitled:

“Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County Becoming Part of the Community Again”, as

follows:

a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2023-2024

Grand Jury report entitled “Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County Becoming Part of the

Community Again”;

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge

of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 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 does 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) Considered and adopted;

b) 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-21)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00882

Consider recommendations regarding the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 2024

Challenge Award Nominations, as follows:

a) Authorize the County Executive Officer or designee to submit the County’s entries into the

CSAC 2024 Challenge Awards competition; and

b) 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 are government fiscal, organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or

indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-22)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00884

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010106; 0010116; 0010118; and 0010119. (4/5 Vote

Required)

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-23)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00892

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Department of State Hospital

Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Penalty Payment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010101 to establish appropriations of $414,000.00 in

General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of

Committed AB 199 fund balance ($414,000.00); and

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

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are covered

by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a

significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no

possibility that the activities in questions may have a significant effect on the environment, the

activities are not subject to CEQA.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-24)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

24-00895

Consider recommendations regarding the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year

2023-2024 Annual Report, as follows:

a) Receive and file the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual

Report; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject

to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of government funding

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

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

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-25)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00890

Consider recommendations regarding Agreements for Services of Independent Contractors with

Kitchell CEM, Inc., Turner and Townsend Heery, LLC, Vanir Construction Management, and

Skanska Building USA, Inc., as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Kitchell CEM, Inc. (Kitchell Agreement)

in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00 to provide Project and Construction Management

Services for the period September 10, 2024 through September 10, 2029;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Turner and Townsend Heery, LLC in the

not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00 to provide Project and Construction Management

Services for the period September 10, 2024 through September 10, 2029;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

(Vanir Agreement) in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00 to provide Project and

Construction Management Services for the period September 10, 2024 through September 10,

2029;

d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Skanska USA Building, Inc. (Skanska

Agreement) in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00 to provide Project and Construction

Management Services for the period September 10, 2024 through September 10, 2029; and

e) Find that the recommended 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 and fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct

or indirect physical changes in the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

24-00848

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 September 16, 2024 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-27)

24-00896

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological

Survey to continue the countywide cooperative Stream Gauging Program, as follows:

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

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Funding Agreement with the United States

Geological Survey to continue the countywide cooperative Stream Gauging Program from October

1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $434,410.00, of which $331,790.00 will

be funded by the Flood Control District; and

b) Find that the Cooperative Stream Gauging Program is exempt under California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines Section 15306, basic data collection, research, experimental management,

and resources evaluation activities; and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-28)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00901

Consider recommendations regarding adopting various traffic controls in the First, Second, and

Third Districts, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to establish various traffic controls on roadways in the First, Second, and

Third Districts; and

b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public

facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the

proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14

CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-199

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00900

Consider recommendations regarding Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Projects,

Construction Contracts, and Memorandum of Understanding; State Project No.

LPPSB1L-6090(088), County Project Nos. 862418 Wallace Ave and 862417 Via Real, First

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

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

Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for reimbursement to the County of Santa

Barbara for work on the Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Projects;

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

construction of Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project;

c) Award the construction contract for the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access

Improvements Project; in the amount of $3,616,610.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Taylor

Jane Construction LP, PO Box 1327, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provision of documents

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

California law;

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

Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project for a contingency amount up to

$197,231.00, plus an additional amount of $78,000.00 for supplemental work items for the

construction of Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project, for a total not

to exceed authorization of $3,891,841.00;

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

construction of Via Real Trail Enhancements Project;

f) Award the construction contract for the Via Real Trail Enhancements Project in the amount of

$3,006,857.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Taylor Jane Construction LP, PO Box 1327,

Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the

specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;

g) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for the Via Real

Trail Enhancements Project for a contingency amount up to $166,743.00, plus an additional

amount of $78,000.00 for supplemental work items for the construction of Via Real Trail

Enhancements Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $3,251,600.00;

h) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contracts, which have been

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

authorized representatives;

i) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0010087 to increase appropriations of $310,360.00 in

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

unanticipated revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue - Other SBCAG Grant in the amount of

$310,360.00 for the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project; County

Project 862418;

j) Find the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Project is exempt from the provisions of

the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) as

the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of

existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features,

involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited

to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar

facilities, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; and

k) Find the Via Real Trail Enhancements Project is exempt from the provisions of the California

Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) as the proposed

project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or

private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or

no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways

and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the

filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved;

c) Awarded;

d) Authorized;

e) Approved;

f) Awarded;

g) Authorized;

h) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

i) through k) 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

24-00887

Consider recommendations regarding the State of California 2023-2024 Exchange and State

Match Program, Agreement for the Exchange of Federal Highway Dollars, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with the State of California,

Department of Transportation, for the exchange of Federal Highway dollars for Non-Federal State

Highway Account dollars, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 apportionments in the amount of

$558,115.00;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to apportion these Regional

Surface Transportation Program funds to the City of Buellton, the City of Guadalupe and the City

of Solvang for FY 2023-2024, in the amounts established under Section 182.6(d)(1) of the Streets

and Highways Code and by Santa Barbara County Association of Governments guidelines; and

c) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activities).

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-31)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00904

Consider recommendations regarding Parcel Map No. 14,843, Matkins and accept Public Utility

easement dedication per said map, First District, as follows:

a) Subject to recordation of the Parcel Map No. 14,843, accept on behalf of the public and

authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse Parcel Map No. 14,843 accepting the offer of

dedication, as follows:

i) Public Utility Easement shown thereon; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Sections 15162 [Subsequent Environmental

Impact Report (EIRs) and Negative Declarations] and 15315 [Minor Land Divisions], as

recommended in the Montecito Planning Commission Action Letter dated March 17, 2021, and as

set forth in the Notice of Exemption in the Montecito Planning Commission Staff Report dated

February 25, 2021; and determine that the previous environmental document prepared for the

Montecito Community Plan (92-EIR-3) may be used to fulfill the environmental review

requirements for the project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 [Subsequent EIRs and

Negative Declarations] as determined at the Board of Supervisors Hearing of August 30, 2022 and

referenced in the County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Action Letter dated

September 8, 2022.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) Approved, accepted and 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-32)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00905

Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District),

Tunnel Road Sewer Main Extension Project Statement of Final Quantities, First District, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, County Service Area 12:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the

construction of the Tunnel Road Sewer Main Extension Project; Project No. TUNSW1, on file in

the Public Works Department, for work performed and materials supplied by Coastal

Construction, (a sole proprietorship and local vendor), in the amount of $545,691.52; and

b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), in

that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the

environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, County Service Area 12:

a) Approved 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)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00906

Consider recommendations regarding Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance; County

Project No. 820788, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve the specifications on file in the Public Works Department office, for construction of the

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $3,473,021.00 to the lowest responsible

bidder, Pavement Coatings Co., 10240 San Sevaine Way, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752, subject to

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

project, as required under California Law;

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

amount up to $192,652.00 and supplemental items of $130,000.00, for the construction of County

Project No. 820788 for a total not to exceed authorization of $3,795,672.00;

d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, that has been reviewed

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

representatives;

e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010085 to establish appropriations of $4,313,672.00

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

of Fund 0016 restricted fund balance in the amount of $3,214,229.00 and release of Fund 0018

restricted fund balance in the amount of $1,099,443.00; 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) on June 04, 2024 (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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Authorized;

d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; 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-34)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00910

Consider recommendations regarding a competitive bid waiver for the purchase of equipment for

the Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the ReSource Center, Third District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, to

procure equipment and spare parts for the Anaerobic Digestion Facility located at the ReSource

Center, without requiring competitive bidding, on an as needed basis effective through June 30,

2028, with a maximum annual aggregate limit of $400,000.00; and

b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) Pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 (b)(2) and (5), as it involves

continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and

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

the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and 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-35)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00922

Consider recommendations regarding an Active Treatment System for the Compost Management

Unit at the ReSource Center, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement BC24100 with

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) for the design of an Active Treatment System for

contact wastewater generated at the ReSource Center Compost Management Unit, and increase

the Agreement amount by $366,100.00 for a revised total amount not to exceed $576,300.00;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010095 to increase appropriations in the amount of

$4,800,000.00 in the Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund,

which is funded by the release of Retained Earnings;

c) Approve installation of the ReSource Center Composting Management Unit Active Treatment

System; and

d) After considering the second Addendum dated August 9, 2024 to the environmental review

documents (Addendum date August 15, 2023 considered on October 3, 2023, Revised

Addendum to the subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR), considered on November 14,

2017, Subsequent EIR No. 12EIR-00000-00002, SCH No. 2012041068 certified by the Board

of Supervisors on July 12, 2016 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27,

2016), find that no subsequent environmental review document shall be prepared pursuant to the

California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 related to the Revised Tajiguas

Resource Recovery Project (now the ReSource Center), since there are no substantial changes

proposed in the project and no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the

circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions to the EIR

due to new or substantially increased significant impacts, and there is no new information of

substantial importance showing new or substantially increased significant impacts or impacts to new

or previously analyzed mitigation measures or alternatives that would substantially reduce significant

impacts.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) through d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

24-00886

Consider recommendations regarding a License Agreement with the Montecito Water District to

Store Search and Rescue Vehicle(s) in Montecito, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the License Agreement with the Montecito Water

District to allow necessary Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue vehicle(s) to be stored and

staged at the secured parking area in Montecito; and

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

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the

recommended action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve commitment to any

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Board of Supervisors

A-37)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-00927

Consider recommendations regarding the creation of a Farmworker Living Wage Temporary Ad

Hoc Advisory Committee, as follows:

a) Create a temporary ad hoc advisory committee to work on an information item regarding

farmworker wages in Santa Barbara County and appoint Supervisor Das Williams and Supervisor

Joan Hartmann to the ad hoc committee; and

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

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

Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which

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

Claire Wineman, Kevin Merrill, Pat Kimbell, Christina Shallandberger, Carlos

Castandeda, Russell Duty, Fernando Martinez Daniel Segura, Mike Stoker,

Tracy Beard, and Terri Stricklin addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and directed staff to change the name of the Temporary Ad Hoc

Advisory Committee to "FarmWorker Conditions in Santa Barbara County

Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory Committee". Further directed staff to replace

"information item" with "farmworker conditions"; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-38)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-00897

Approve the reappointment of Joanne Funari to the Santa Barbara County Finance Corporation

Inc., term ending July 31, 2030, First District.

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

Hearing Requests

A-39)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-00891

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Noyes/Woodall Appeal of the County

Planning Commission Approval of the Law New Single-Family Residence Project, located at 2632

Montrose Place (APN 023-112-030), Case No. 24APL-00007 and 21LUP-00000-0401,

Mission Canyon Community Plan Area, First District, as follows:

(Set a hearing for October 15, 2024. Time estimate: 1 hour)

a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00007;

b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21LUP-00000-00401,

including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Determine the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section

15303; and

d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21LUP-00000-00401 subject to the

conditions of approval.

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: October 15, 2024 in Santa Barbara

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-40)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-00894

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Judson Appeal, Case No.

24APL-00013, an appeal of the Montecito Planning Commission’s May 15, 2024, approval of the

Tait Family Trust Addition and Garage preliminary and final Design Review approval (Case No.

23BAR-00084), First District, as follows:

(Set a hearing for October 15, 2024. Time estimate: 30 minutes)

a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00013;

b) Make the required findings for preliminary and final Design Review approval of Case No.

24APL-00003, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections

15301 and 15303; and

d) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 23BAR-00083, subject to the conditions of

approval.

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: October 15, 2024 in Santa Barbara

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-41)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-00920

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Arctic Cold Extensive Processing Use,

General Plan Amendment, Revised Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative

Parcel Map, Case Nos. 22GPA-00000-00006, 22CUP-00000-00021, 23RVP-00024, and

23TPM-00002, Fourth District, as follows:

(Set a hearing for September 17, 2024. Time estimate: 45 minutes)

a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a General Plan Amendment

(Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021),

Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and Tentative Parcel Map (Case No.

23TPM-00002), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

b) Approve the Addendum and determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact

Report (FEIR) (21EIR-00000-00001) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent

Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2);

c) Adopt a Resolution (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006) amending the Santa Maria Area

(Comp-6) Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, to designate Proposed Lot 1

(Assessor’s Parcel No. 128-097-012) with the Agricultural Industry Overlay;

d) Approve a Major Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), subject to the

conditions of approval;

e) Approve a Development Plan Revision (Case No. 23RVP-00024), subject to the conditions of

approval; and

f) Approve a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), subject to the conditions of

approval.

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: September 17, 2024 in Santa Maria

(EST. TIME 45 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Item

A-42)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

24-00956

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the agreement between the County

of Santa Barbara and Pictometry International Corp., for Digital Aerial Data Acquisition Projects,

as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment (Second Amendment) to the

Agreement with Pictometry International Corp., a Delaware corporation (BC19187) (Agreement)

for continued provision of digital aerial imagery datasets and associated software by amending the

scope of work and increasing the maximum Agreement amount from $464,600.00 to

$1,701,830.00, a total increase of $1,237,230.00, effective upon signature by the County for

services provided from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2030;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement for funding with the City of Goleta

and the City of Santa Barbara for funding contributions toward the Second Amendment to the

Agreement;

c) Waive further competition and authorize procurement of the imagery and software without

conducting a competitive bid process, based on the prior competitive process by Los Angeles

County under cooperative purchasing guidelines pursuant to County Code Section 2-38; and

d) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other

government fiscal activity, which does 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

24-00002

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) (24-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed Concerns with Fraudulent Elections; and Concerns Regarding the

State of California – Leanne Woolever and Sherry Foster addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Concerns and Responses to Pacific Pipeline Company’s August

30,2024 Letter; and Request for Public Hearing on County Jurisdiction Over

Underground Activities – Linda Krop, Karin Hauenstein, Hillary Hauser, Noah

Boland, and Brady Bradshaw addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Concerns with Planning and Development and the Building and

Safety Division; and Request for a Board Initiated Investigation into the conduct of

Planning and Development and the Building and Safety Division - Diana Sandoval

addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Concerns with the Conditions and Housing of Horses at Rancho

Jonata in Buellton - Danielle Loveall addressed the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

24-00893

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa

Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of

Patterson Point Apartments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)

a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982

(TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of

tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Patterson Point, L.P., and

consider public comment;

b) Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa

Barbara of its multifamily housing revenue obligations for the benefit of Patterson Point, L.P. in an

aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,720,240.00, to finance the acquisition and

construction of a 24-unit multifamily rental housing facility, to be located in the unincorporated area

of the County located at 80 North Patterson Avenue, Goleta, California; and

c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities

and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section

15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:40 AM - 11:49 AM (9 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Conducted a public hearing;

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-200

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00880

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Rural County Representatives of California

(RCRC) Member Agency Strategic Plan Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a member agency update presentation from the RCRC on the RCRC Strategic

Plan and ongoing efforts; and

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

Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines the actions

consist of 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

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

this matter be continued to October 1, 2024 in Santa Barbara.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00916

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Commission for Women Annual Report, as

follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the 2023-2024 County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women Annual

Report (presentation); and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action

involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment

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

environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:49 AM - 12:19 AM (30 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Suzanne Peck and Tracy Beard addressed the Board.

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

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

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00915

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of an Ordinance establishing and

updating fees for services provided by the Public Works Department in connection with

Encroachment Permits in accordance with Government Code Section 54985, as follows: (EST.

TIME: 15 MIN.)

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

b) Adopt the Ordinance establishing and updating fees for services provided by the Public Works

Department in connection with Encroachment Permits; and

c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that

are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical

changes in the environment, and are therefore not a "project" as defined for purposes of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l)

and 15378(b)(5).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 12:20 PM - 12:31 PM (11 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) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;

b) Adopted; and

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c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00883

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Fourth Quarter

Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST TIME: 20 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 Fourth Quarter Budget and Status Report as of June 30,

2024, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the

Board of Supervisors; and

b) 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: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 1:15 PM - 1:40 PM (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; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00885

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury report

entitled “Deaths in Custody in Santa Barbara County Jails: Our County Jails Meet Many Needs”,

as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2023-2024

Grand Jury report entitled “Deaths in Custody in Santa Barbara County Jails: Our County Jails

Meet Many Needs”;

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge

of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and

c) Determine pursuant to the 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.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM (40 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Gail Osherenko addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Considered and adopted;

b) Authorized; 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:

Adjourned at 2:20 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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, September 10, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV

Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on

Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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